On campus, off campus
Tuscaloosa News – Sept. 3
Rather than post a “no vacancy” sign outside, University of Alabama officials leased an off-campus apartment complex to house a growing number of students, many of whom want to live on campus…100 upperclassmen are living about a mile away from campus in The Bluff at Waterworks Landing, a new apartment building…Like other students living on campus, payment, including all utilities, is made through UA for those at The Bluff. Unlike other off-campus apartments, a shuttle takes students to campus and a resident adviser is on-site to deal with any issues…David Jones, director of housing and residential communities, said that with a growing freshman class, he could have justifiably turned upperclassmen away. “That’s always an option, but that doesn’t really gel with a student-centered university,” Jones said, referencing UA’s new mission statement. “When you look at raw numbers, this makes sense. As long as it doesn’t prove to be unsuccessful financially, it’s something we’ll look at again.”…
UA dining halls phasing out trays
Tuscaloosa News – Sept. 3
…UA is joining colleges across the country in eliminating lunch trays from its dining halls in hopes of conserving water, energy and decreasing food waste…It’s different and has been a learning experience, but the response has been positive,” said Kristina Hopton-Jones, the director of University Dining Services. “It’s a trend in higher education, a way to reduce and reuse.” Since the program began, the university has seen a 25 percent decrease in food waste and electricity use, and savings of thousands of gallons of water, she said…
Tide abuzz about making SI cover
Tuscaloosa News – Sept. 3
…The University of Alabama’s football victory over Clemson at the Georgia Dome is profiled in the latest issue of the magazine, which will hit newsstands today. The cover features a picture of junior running back Glen Coffee trying to break away from defenders, and the headline reads, “SEC Beware: Alabama sends an early warning.” …
Crimson White – Sept. 3
Bama jumps to No. 13 in AP poll
Tuscaloosa News – Sept. 3
The University of Alabama football team knew it would move up in the polls following Saturday’s convincing 34-10 victory against No. 9 Clemson at the Georgia Dome. But no one knew how much. Tuesday, the Crimson Tide got its answer — No. 13 in The Associated Press poll, and No. 17 in the USA Today coaches’ poll…
Blackburn releases Institute new curriculum
Crimson White – Sept. 3
…Last Tuesday, the Institute presented a new curriculum for the academic year, called “Education in Alabama.” Dealing with various facets of the state’s educational system, the Blackburn Institute Fellows will analyze three focal points of the new curriculum: the achievement gap, the government’s role in education and funding for both higher education and K-12 schools…
Buildings & grounds
Chronicle of Higher Education
…Welcome mat: A $16-million, 62,000-square-foot nursing college — which will open in 2010 — will serve as a gateway building for the University of Alabama’s Tuscaloosa campus.
Gottfried elected to NABC board
Tuscaloosa News – Sept. 3
University of Alabama head basketball Mark Gottfried has been elected to the board of directors of the National Association of Basketball Coaches, the organization announced Tuesday. “I view this as an honor and certainly a privilege,” said Gottfried, who will enter his 11th season at Alabama this fall. “I told (NABC Executive Director) Jim Haney that I will treat it as such. “I’m very excited about my opportunity to serve and want to contribute to our profession in any way possible.”…