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Pa ] C< w< tvy fo se be nc ra hi ca A fcx ] n< N fe m fe a State & Local Page 2 The Battalion Wednesday, January 27,: Organizations merge to combine resources Conflict resolution among top goals By JENNIFER SMITH The Battalion The Office of Students' At torneys, Student Judicial Pro grams and Dispute Resolution Services have merged to form the Center for Conflict Resolu tion to provide legal assistance to students. The merger, which was pro posed last July by the Office of Student Affairs, will create one location for students to receive legal counsel and advice, said Gene Zdziarsky, coordinator for the Center for Conflict Reso lutions "The combination of legal services will provide students with a variety of different ways to solve a conflict," Zdziarsky said. "They can come to one place and get all their questions answered." One branch of the new cen ter, legal services, offers stu dents a licensed attorney for in formation and counseling with a focus on avoiding court ap pearances through negotiation, arbitration and mediation. Another branch of the cen ter, judicial services, handles complaints and imposes disci plinary sanctions. Personal dis putes are handled by the cen ter's third branch, resolution services. Rick Powell, assistant coor dinator for legal services, said he believes offering legal ser vices to the students is to their advantage. "Our services are at no cost, so students are not forced to re tain a private attorney unless they need one," Powell said. Some of the most common problems the office deals with "The combination of legal services will provide students with a variety of different ways to solve a conflict." -Gene Zdziarsky Coordinator for the Center for Conflict Resolution involve roommates, landlords, traffic tickets, consumer protec tion, domestic relations, pater nity suits and criminal matters. "We will explain the legal process to them so they can de cide what they want to do to face their legal challenge," Powell said. "Many times, this will be a student's first experi ence with the law or an attor ney." In that case, Powell will sit down with the student and ex plain his or hers legal situation. "Sometimes when students come in, they don't even know what an arraignment is or what the punishment and penalties of an act are," Powell said. If it is necessary, Powell will sug gest the student hire an attor ney. Zdziarsky said, "We try to nip a problem in the bud. Our goal is to solve problems at the lowest level possible. Going to court is a last resort." The Center for Conflict Res olutions is located in Puryear Hall in the former office of Off- Campus Aggies. Correction On Tuesday, Jan. 26, The Battalion mistakenly referred to Rep. Joe Barton, R-Ennis, in a headline as a state official. Barton is a U.S. Congressman. The Battalion regrets the error. r RESEARCH Skin Infection Study VIP Research is seeking individuals 12 years of age or older with uncomplicated skin and skin structure infections. If you have a skin infection, you may qualify for a four week research study using a currently available antibiotic medication. Participants who qualify and complete the study will be paid $200. Genital Herpes Study Individuals with genital herpes infection are being recruited for a 3 week research study of an investigational anti-viral medication. If you would like to find out more about this study, call VIP Research. $400 will be paid to qualified volunteers who enroll and complete this study. CALL Volunteers in Pharmaceutical Research, Inc. 776-1417 k. I THE INTERNATIONAL MUSICAL HIT! THE MAN, THE MUSIC. ..THE LEGEN BUDDY: The BUDDY HOLLY Story FEBRUARY 5, 1993 8:00 PM RUDDER AUDITORIUM Tickets may be purchased by calling the MSC Box Office located in Rudder Tower. 845-1234 & Rudder Auditorium is accessible to persons with disabilities For additional information, call MSC OPAS at 845-1661 College of Veterinary Medicine awaits buildings' completion Construction fuels reaccreditation drive By NATALIE GIEHL The Battalion The completion date for the new research building and large animal clinic at Texas A&M's College of Veterinary Medicine is in sight and ahead of schedule. "The research building we should occupy by sometime in April or May, and the clinic building in late summer or early fall," said Dr. John A. Shadduck, dean of the College of Vet erinary Medicine. Maj. Gen. Wesley E. Peel, vice chancellor for facilities planning and construction, said "With the research building they're about eight months ahead of schedule, and with the large animal clinic, about four months ahead of schedule." The Vet School was placed under limited accreditation by the Council on Education of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) during the fall of 1988 because the school lacked adequate facilities and funds. The council will re-evaluate the school in Oc tober, Shadduck said. He said the project's costs will exceed the original $38 million budget by $2 million. Shadduck said he wasn't certain whether completion of the new buildings would guar antee re-accreditation because the Vet School's operating budget is still too limiting. To meet the council's budget requirements, the Vet School has made an appropriations re quest of $26.1 million this year. This figure was given to the legislative budget board who recommended the smaller amount, $22.4 mil lion. Shadduck said the conflict over the Vet School's budget will likely be the deciding fac tor in the committee's decision to re-accredit the school. Despite the accreditation prob lems, Shadduck said the Vet School is certain ly in the top 10 and has the potential to be in the top two or three. Plans for the new buildings began in 1984, The project was put on a waiting list to be ap proved before constructor was to start. After the Vet School was placed on limited accredi tation in 1988, there was an urgency to get the project done. Shaddock said. In addition to the new facilities, the school has strived for re-accreditation by remodeling classrooms, buying new equipment, and hir ing new faculty and new veterinary techni cians, Shaddock said. Finishing touches yet to be completed in the research building include work on lab benches, walls and floors. The large animal clinic also needs work on interior walls and details on the specialized animal facilities. The remaining funds will be used for the renovations of the older facilities, and equipment to go in the new buildings. Shadduck said the research building and large animal clinic should be finished in time for the Council's evaluation. TSU "bandits' to take class on ethics for readmittance THE ASSOCIATED PRESS HOUSTON — A dozen mem bers of Texas Southern Universi ty's disbanded "Ocean of Soul" marching band who were sus pended after a shoplifting incident in Japan have been told can return to school if they take an ethics class, one of the students says. Anita Johnson, one of the 12 suspended students, said Monday she will sign up for the class, al though she doesn't know much about it. "It doesn't bother me, it's fine," she said. "As long as I'm in school, it doesn't matter to me." Johnson and 25 others were suspended or placed on probation in December after William Harris, president of the Houston school, dismantled the band and fired the band director and three of his as sistants. The action was prompted by re ports that some band members stole $22,000 worth of electronics during a trip to Tokyo to perform at the Coca-Cola Bowl. Johnson, a freshman who See TSU ‘banditsVPage 7 L KEVIN IVY/The Battalion Brown belt Douglas Korth, a senior ocean an exhibition held in G. Rollie White. Another engineer major, redirects a fellow TAMU Karate exhibition will be held tonight at 6:30 p.m. in Club member’s kick and takes him to the floor in room 263 of G. Rollie White. RESEARCH Panic Do you experience brief, unexpected periods of intense fear or discomfort? Have you visited your doctor or the hospital emergency room because of chest pains, shortness of breath, numbness or tingling sensations and find out that you have no physical problems? These occurrences may have been panic attacks. VIP Research is conducting a study on Panic Disorder. Individuals with symptoms of panic attacks are being recruited to participate in a three month study of an investigational medication for the treatment of panic disorder. If you would like more information, call VIP Research. $200.00 will be paid to those individuals who qualify and complete the study. CALL Volunteers in Pharmaceutical Research, Inc. 776-1417 j wmoMEV for Studq Abroad SCHOLARSHIPS AND FELLOWSHIPS NOW AVAILABLE! ALL TAMU STUDENTS ELIGIBLE! Pick up Applications for Summer and Fall 1993 Programs at the Study Abroad Program Office 161 Bizzell Hall West APPLICATION DEADLINE: March L 1993 APPLY TODAY! WOMEN'S CENTER 1701 Briarcrest Drive • Bryan, Texas 776-5602 or 823-5675 No two are alike... As unique and individualized as a snowflake are the needs of each woman when it comes to quality health care. The professional staff of the Brazos Valley Women’s Center understands the singular attention women’s medical care demands. From personalized attention to state-of- the-art techniques, the Brazos Valley Women’s Center provides detailed evaluation and tailored treatment for the distinct needs of today’s woman. Colette Chandler Physician’s Assistant, Certified Skilled in general gynecological care including routine annual check-ups, as well as minor medical and gynecological evaluations. The Battalion STEVE O’BRIEN, Editor in Chief JASON LOUGHMAN, Managing Editor STACY FEDUCIA, Opinion Editor TODD STONE, City Editor MEREDITH HARRISON, News Editor K. 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