Columns::March 11, 2002

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China symposium
UGA’s Center for Asian Studies and the Franklin College of Arts and Sciences are co-sponsoring, with Georgia Tech, a symposium on “China’s Changing Foreign Policy: Public Opinion, WTO, and Taiwan” on March 20, 2:30-5 p.m., in room 117 of Student Services at Georgia Tech.
Speakers and topics for the symposium include Joseph Fewsmith, Boston University, “The Role of Public Opinion”; Margaret Pearson, University of Maryland, “China’s WTO Decision”; and Michael Swaine, Carnegie Endowment, “Decision Making Regarding Taiwan.” Refreshments will be served. For further information, call (404) 894-3199 or check the Web site, www.chinacenter.net.

Healthcare plan survey
At the request of the board of regents, representatives from the A.L. Burruss Research Institute at Kennesaw State University are currently conducting a telephone survey of University System employees and retirees who were enrolled in either the PPO or the PPO Consumer Choice healthcare plan during 2001. The telephone survey will include randomly selected employees and retirees and may include questions on the provider network, provider care, member satisfaction, or understanding of the plan.

Pregnancy study
Women in the first 12 weeks of pregnancy and between the ages of 18 and 40 are needed for a study in the department of exercise science aimed at better understanding the changes in physical activity and back function that occur during pregnancy. Participants can receive gift certificates up to $50. For more information, call Melanie at 542-4138.

Director review
A committee conducting a five-year review of the director of the Office of Instructional Support and Development, William K. Jackson, seeks input from members of the university community and other interested parties. The committee does not intend to review OISD in particular, unless a specific aspect is attributable to Jackson’s administrative activities.
The committee consists of Joe Crim (cellular biology, chair), Steve Gamble (instructional resources/OISD), Peggy Kreshel (journalism and mass communication), Sherrie Nist (academic assistance) and Kathleen Smith (OISD).
The committee prefers input via the Web site: webs.cb.uga.edu/jackson.htm. Input by letter or e-mail should be directed to the committee chair (Cellular Biology, 724 Biological Sciences; crim@cb.uga.edu), who also will receive requests (542-3383) for interviews with the committee. Input should be submitted by March 29. The committee will treat all input confidentially.

UGACard office hours
University IDs are made at the UGACard office in the Tate Student Center. Cost is $7; affinity cards are $10. Photo identification must be provided.
Employees and dependents must be included in the appropriate database before the card can be made; students must complete OASIS registration first. Cards for dependents require submission of a request form at least five working days in advance. The office is regularly open weekdays, 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. It will be closed for spring break March 18-22.
For more information, or to report lost or stolen cards, call 542-8549 or 542-8074.

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