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Belle Reve Senior Living is looking for gently used books to use in a book swap. The book swap will be held Saturday, January 26 from 1 to 3:30 p.m., and a variety of books are needed for the attendees to trade.
Any gently used books ranging from children's to adult are accepted. Books can be dropped off starting now through the day before the event, January 25. Books will be on display at the swap for guests to rummage through and take home. Leftover books will be donated to Boy Scout Troop 77 for their annual yard sale.
Books can be brought to Belle Reve, located at 404 East Harford St., Milford, Pa. For more information please contact Jaci or Kaitlyn at (570)409-9191.
For more than 10 years, Belle Reve has been providing seniors with the best Residential Care, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing services. Located at 404 East Harford Street, Milford, PA services are offered on an affordable month-to-month basis with no buy-in fees. For more information, please call (570)409-9191 or log onto


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The woman who allegedly confessed to committing an unsolved murder more than nine years ago appeared in Camden County Circuit Court this week asking for a new judge.
The woman who allegedly confessed to committing an unsolved murder more than nine years ago appeared in Camden County Circuit Court this week asking for a new judge.
Clara J. Rector, 36, was charged with murder earlier this year after allegedly confessing to the April 28, 2004 murder of 48-year-old Tommy Hope.
Rector's request was granted by the court. Her case will be transferred from Circuit Court Judge Stan Moore to Judge Ken Hayden.
Rector was arraigned in circuit court in August after waiving her right to a preliminary hearing in July.
Rector was originally taken into custody on April 21 on stalking and harassment charges not associated with the homicide by officers the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Camden County Sheriff's Department and Camdenton Police Department. The stalking and harassment charges stemmed from Rector's interactions with a pastor. It was during questioning that she allegedly confessed to the 2004 murder.
Hope's body was discovered at 6:30 a.m. April 29, 2004 lying on the floor of his home on First Street in Camdenton covered in blood. An autopsy performed at Southwest Missouri Forensics in Springfield indicated eight stab wounds to Hope's torso and left arm and a laceration along his neck.
Rector was questioned in April and May 2004 in connection with Hope's death, but investigators were unable to establish a connection between Rector and the crime.
During questioning in 2004, Rector admitted to using illegal substances with Hope and to being at his home prior to Hope's death. DNA tests backed up Rector's statement, but the case grew cold and investigators made no arrests in the case.
In a confession to detectives nine years later on April 22, 2013, Rector admitted to having an affair with Hope. According to the probable cause statement, Rector indicated she went to Hope's home on the evening of April 24, 2004 to obtain and use drugs.
Rector allegedly became upset with Hope when he did not save any drugs for her and grabbed a butcher knife from the kitchen. Rector stabbed Hope during what she described as a confrontation between the two of them.
Years later, Rector became the author of a Christian blog and turned to local media to warn people of the dangers of unchecked drug use.
Rector is charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. She is being held in the Camden County Adult Detention Facility. Bond has been denied.

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Malaysia Airports Welcomes Lufthansa German Airline Non Stop Flight
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Kuala Lumpur, 31 March 2014 - Lufthansa to link Kuala Lumpur non-stop with the largest European network
With the start of the summer flight schedule on 31 March 2014, Lufthansa will be switching the previous flight from Kuala Lumpur to Frankfurt to a non-stop flight. At the same time, capacities and frequencies will be extended. In the future, Lufthansa passengers will have a choice of five flights per week from Kuala Lumpur to Lufthansa's Frankfurt hub with a choice of convenient onward connection to more than 170 destinations in Europe and beyond.
The Airbus A340-600 will be equipped with eight seats in Lufthansa's five-star First Class, 48 seats in the Business Class and 270 seats in the Economy Class. "We are delighted to be able to offer our passengers in Malaysia a non-stop flight and an even better offer of connections. Our hub in Frankfurt not only offers the widest choice of destinations all over Europe, but was also recently honoured by Skytrax as the airport with most improvements worldwide. Lufthansa's new A-Plus terminal area and the optimal flight and transfer times put us in the pole position in Malaysia for flights to Europe. We have also thus taken the wishes of our business passengers for conveniently scheduled evening flights into account which offer them a timesaving and efficient connection to Europe" says Paurus Nekoo, General Manager Malaysia of Lufthansa German Airlines. "I am very proud, only few months after taking up my new position as Lufthansa General Manager Malaysia, to be able to inform our customers and partners in this country about a new non-stop flight
Lufthansa already started flights to Malaysia for the first time in 1980 and up to now has offered the service with a stop-over in Bangkok. "The current development of demand in Malaysia, the positive economic growth here, the successful investments of German and European companies in the region and the successes of Malaysia as a top tourist destination, make us very optimistic about the success of a direct flight between Malaysia and Europe", says Paurus Nekoo.
Mr. Nekoo also gave his thanks to Malaysia Airports for the close cooperation over the past decades. Tan Sri Bashir Ahmad, Managing Director of Malaysia Airports thanked the Lufthansa management for the support in ensuring continuous operations and expressed his appreciation of Lufthansa's confidence in the Malaysian market: "Malaysia Airports welcomes Lufthansa's decision to start non-stop flights from its hub in Frankfurt, Germany by the first quarter of 2014. After operating close to a decade via an intermediate point, these non-stop flights reflect the increased importance of the Malaysian market to Lufthansa. These direct services augur well for the Visit Malaysia Year 2014."
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Four decades of New Jersey television history could soon be preserved for decades to come, thanks to new funding from a New Jersey nonprofit foundation.
The New Jersey Public Broadcasting Authority and WNET on Tuesday announced the awarding of a $380,000 grant from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. New York-based WNET, which took over operation of New Jersey's public television stations last year, will use the money to create an initial inventory of the now-defunct New Jersey Network's archives, and begin the process of digitizing the estimated 80,000 to 100,000 videos and other media items, and 40,000 to 50,000 hours of recorded material.
"The NJN video archive is a unique historic and cultural repository that chronicles more than 40 years of New Jersey history," said Andrew Sidamon-Eristoff, the state treasurer and chairman of the state's public broadcasting authority, in a press release.
John Servidio, general manager of NJN's successor network, NJTV, said the grant money was essential.
"Right now, it's something we would not be able to do without the grant money," he said.
The move won praise from one of NJTV's critics, Assemblyman John Burzichelli (D-West Deptford).
Burzichelli said preservation of NJN's archives has been a top concern since the WNET transaction. He said he's generally felt NJTV has been under-financed and under-resourced.
"That fact that they were able to corral this grant is very important," he said. "That stuff (the archived footage) is fragile. Very fragile."
Servidio said NJTV will probably devote a couple of current staffers to supervising the inventory project, which he said will begin in a matter of weeks. He said they'll also use freelancers and outside experts to determine what can be preserved, and how. WNET also will consult with the public broadcasting authority and former NJN staff.
Servidio didn't have an estimate of how long it will take to fully archive the trove.
"It's going to be a long process," he said. "It's not going to be months."
That long process will also be a costly process. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation grant is designed only to cover the inventory process, but more money will be needed to complete the archival work. Sidamon-Eristoff said the authority will continue to seek outside funding to complete the project.
Burzichelli said he hopes that route is successful, but he would also be open to taking legislative action to find funding, if necessary, particularly given the time-sensitive nature of the project.
"I look at it as historical preservation," he said, "and we have money for those kinds of projects."
Burzichelli said he hopes the completed archive will be searchable and readily accessible by the public online.
Bill Quinn, a Treasury spokesman, said the ultimate goal is to make as much of the archive as possible accessible to the public, but he said it's too soon to know what will ultimately be feasible, given the nascent status of the project.


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A 31-year-old Townsend resident was injured after he interrupted a burglary taking place at his home this morning.
A 31-year-old Townsend resident was injured after he interrupted a burglary taking place at his home this morning.
According to Delaware State Police, the incident occurred at 12:22 a.m., when the victim arrived at his home in the 300 block of Blackbird Forrest Road. While entering his home, he was immediately struck with an unknown object, causing him to fall to the ground.
A masked suspect struck the victim several more times until he was able to get up and run from the residence, said Cpl. John Day, public information officer for the Delaware State Police.
The victim was transported to Christiana Hospital by ambulance, where he was admitted with serious head injuries, Day said.
The suspect is described as a white male, approximately 5'8" tall, thin building, and was wearing dark clothing and a face mask. Day said there is no further physical or clothing description available. The suspect was armed with an unknown object. No video surveillance is available for release.
The Delaware State Police is asking anyone who may have any information in reference to this incident to contact the Burglary Unit at Troop 2 at (302) 834-2630 ext. 603. Citizens may also provide a tip by texting keyword "DSP" plus your message to 274637 (CRIMES), or through lines maintained by Delaware Crime Stoppers at (800) TIP-3333. Information can also be submitted through the internet at www.tipsubmit.com.


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The Seahawks have averaged 50 points a game over the last three weeks. No team can keep that up, let alone one whose strength is defense, not offense. All season long, quarterback Russell Wilson and the 'Hawks have been defying expectations, but at some point this torrid pace has to slow down. It's probably best for the Seahawks if they cool off just a little headed into the postseason just to remind them this game isn't as easy as they've made it look."
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Community and calendar briefs for Aug. 31, 2013
Crist to speak at dinner for local Democrats
The Marion County Democratic Party's annual "Proud to be a Democrat Dinner" will be held from 4 to 9 p.m. Sept. 8 at the Ocala Hilton, 3600 SW 36 Ave., Ocala.
The keynote speaker will be former Gov. Charlie Crist.
The cost is $50 per person.
For more information, call 402-9494, 690-1746 or visit www.mariondems.org.
Senior horse therapy through Silver Saddles
Marion Therapeutic Riding Association Inc. is accepting applications for Silver Saddles, a riding program for individuals age 60 and older.
Weekly lessons will begin Sept. 26.
For more information, call 732-7300 or email firstname.lastname@example.com.
Register now for next pet parenting classes
Registrations are being accepted for pet parenting classes offered by the Humane Society of Marion County. The focus is to help people unchain dogs by providing education and services such as free fencing and spay/neuter. Classes are held the first and second Saturday of every month at 701 NW 14th Road, Ocala.
The next class is 10 a.m. to noon Sept. 7 and Sept. 14. Attendance at both classes is mandatory. Pre-registration is required.
For more information, call Gerry Brent at 236-0483.
YMCA discounts for first responders
The Frank DeLuca YMCA Family Center, 3200 SE 17 St., Ocala, is offering a no joiner's fee and special annual membership pricing for all first responders from Sept. 1-15.
A first responders celebration will be held 5:30 to 7 p.m. Sept. 11, with family dodgeball, kickball, food, vendors, prayer and more.
For more information, call 368-9622.
This week's LifeSouth blood mobile schedule
The LifeSouth Community Blood Centers blood mobile will be at the following locations
Lowe's, 4600 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sam's Club,3921 SW College Road, Ocala, 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Gander Mountain, 3970 SW Third St., Ocala, 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
On Top Of the World Health and Recreation Center, 8447 SW 99th St. Road, Ocala, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Walmart, 9570 SW State Road 200, Ocala, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Hobby Lobby, 2400 SW College Road, Ocala, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Walmart 34 Bahia Ave. Ocala 11 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Winn-Dixie 184 Marion Oaks Blvd., Marion Oaks, 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Walmart, 4980 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Publix, 5400 SW College Road, Ocala, 1:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Star-Banner, 2121 SW 19th Ave. Road, Ocala, 9 to 11 a.m.
Kmart, 10301 SE U.S. 441, Belleview, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Advance Auto Parts, 9580 SW State Road 200, Ocala, 1 to 6 p.m.
For more information, visit the center at 1607 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala, or call 622-3544.
BASKETBALL: Harlem Legends Basketball Show benefitting Dunnellon's Christian in Action Ministry, 5 p.m. Saturday, Dunnellon High School, 10055 SW 180th Ave Road, Dunnellon. $10. 489-6332 or 465-8660)
PICNIC: Labor Day barbecue, 1 p.m. Saturday, AMVETS Post 19, 13131 E County Road 316, Fort McCoy, entertainment, ribs and more. (622-4449)
SINGLES DANCE: Ocala Singles Club, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Ocala Scottish Rite, 3632 NE Seventh St., Ocala. $9. Refreshments provided. (622-3171)
SHRINE RODEO: Ocala Shrine Rodeo, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Southeastern Livestock Pavilion, 2232 NE Jacksonville Road, Ocala, to benefit Shrine Hospitals for Children. $5 to $30. (402-8808)
RECRUITING: Ocala Cannibals Roller Derby, Inc is recruiting boys and girls ages 8-17 to skate for the Ocala Carnivores Junior Roller Derby team, 3 p.m. Saturday, Skate Mania, 5461 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala. (firstname.lastname@example.com or www.ocalacannibalderby.com)
PET VACCINES: Florida International Teaching Zoo low-cost pet vaccinations, 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday, Baseline Tire, 10950 SE U.S. 441, Belleview. Rabies $6, distemper/parvo $14. No sick dogs. Dogs on leashes, cats in carriers. (867-7788 or www.facebook.com/PetVaccinations/events)
"TRUE WEST": Performances of "True West" by Sam Sheppard, 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, Insomniac Theatre, 1 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Ocala. $12. (897-0477 or Insomniactheatre.com)
GET IN FREE: At Marion County Speedway, 7197 NW Gainesville Road, anyone showing a donor card from LifeSouth or One Blood (Florida Blood Centers) gets in free Saturday and Sunday. Gates open at 4 p.m. and racing starts at 7. (http://www.marioncountyspeedway.com)
SINGLES DANCE: Labor Day Celebration, 7 p.m. Sunday, South Marion-Villages Elks Lodge 2730, 7655 E. County Road 25, Belleview. Social hour 6 p.m. $10. (348-3836)
OPEN HOUSE: Anniversary event, 1 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Seven Sisters Inn, 828 E. Fort King St., Ocala. $5. Live music, door prizes and more. (433-0700)
BREAKFAST BUFFET: 9 a.m. to noon Sunday, US Veterans Post 100, 16535 N U.S. 301, Citra. $5. (595-5867)
SOFT OPENING: Chia's Caf�, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, 4901 E. Silver Springs Blvd., Suite 503, Ocala. (www.chiascafe.com)
LABOR DAY CELEBRATION: God and Country Labor Day celebration with Gen. Stanley McChrystal, gospel singer Jason Crabb and more, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, Townley Natural Outdoor Amphitheater, 10551 SE 110 St. Road, Candler. Free. (1-800-342-9920 or http://www.townleylabordaycelebration.com/
LABOR DAY PICNIC: Retired United Auto Workers Labor Day Picnic, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Monday, American Legion Hall, 516 NE Sanchez Ave., Ocala. Free food, entertainment and more. (622-1738)
CRUISE-IN: 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Marion Woods Retirement Residence, 1661 SE 31st St., Ocala. Bring nonperishable food for the hungry. (625-7122)
RALLY: Rally to Improve Birth, 10 a.m. Monday, The Ocala Birth Center, 5455 SE Maricamp Road, Ocala. (www.rallytoimprovebirth.com)
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The National Park Service has produced the "Delaware River Wild and Scenic River Values Report" substantiating the values identified by Congress when establishing the Upper Delaware Scenic and Recreational River.
What comes to mind when you think about the Delaware River and its tributaries?
Do you think of a beautiful river valley where stewardship of the land by local landowners conserved an area where one can experience solitude in nature and enjoy the incredible scenery of the meandering river and forested hillsides? A family friendly destination that provides great opportunities for boating, fishing, and picnicking? A rare example of a large, un-dammed river that allows continual natural migration of native fish from the sea to the river headwaters and back? An intact network of aquatic and riparian habitat that supports abundance and diversity of plants, fish, birds, and other animals? A waterway and valley with an incredible cultural history that relays vivid stories about past inhabitants, including native people, European settlers, and early Americans?
"The Delaware River basin is all of this, and much more," said Park officials. "Because of these unique values, several segments of the Delaware River and its tributaries have been designated for protection under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. To help us protect this river system for the benefit and enjoyment of future generations, we have contemplated these special values to determine what makes it outstandingly remarkable."
Knowledgeable people from many agencies and organizations in the region contributed important information, insight, and perspectives on these values, including representatives from the National Park Service, Upper Delaware Council, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Delaware River Basin Commission, The Nature Conservancy, and various other river partners from New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey.
"Based on this hard work and thoughtful input, we are pleased to present the outstandingly remarkable values of the designated segments of the Delaware River and its tributaries. The value statements, punctuated by stunning photography, were developed to provide a strong foundation for the future management and protection of this nationally significant river system," said officials.
The Delaware River Wild and Scenic River Values report is available on the National Park Service website: http://www.nps.gov/upde/parkmgmt/upload/Delaware-River-Basin_WSR-Values_Publication_Screen-Version_09-27-2012-rotated-full-screen-mode.pdf.
"We urge you to read these statements and to share your thoughts with us about what makes the designated segments of the Delaware and its tributaries outstandingly remarkable to you," Park officials added.


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Following a third and fourth place finish at the Oklahoma Baptist Tournament, the Bethany College men's golf team headed to the Sterling Tournament, played in Hutchinson on Monday and Tuesday.
The Swedes won the Sterling Tournament with a team score of 568.
Following a third and fourth place finish at the Oklahoma Baptist Tournament, the Bethany College men's golf team headed to the Sterling Tournament, played in Hutchinson on Monday and Tuesday.
The Swedes won the Sterling Tournament with a team score of 568.
"We played well in the Sterling Tournament," Bethany coach Jon Daniels said. "We had perfect weather the first day and wind the second day. I thought we played better the second day in the wind which is a tribute to the young people in our program not letting the elements dictate their score."
The team consisted of juniors Ben Johnson and Jose Lelo de Larrea, senior James Tisdale, sophomore Greg Miller, and freshman Jose Acevedo.
Johnson shot a 69 in the first round, followed by Lelo de Larrea at 70, Tisdale at 71, Acevedo at 73, and Miller at 75.
In round two, Johnson led Bethany with a score of 68 as Lelo de Larrea shot 72, Tisdale 73, Acevedo 72, and Miller 75.
Johnson won the tournament with an overall score of 137, his second tournament victory this fall. His first victory came at the Evangel Tournament in Springfield, Mo. Sept. 9-10.
Lelo de Larrea placed fourth at 142. Tisdale finished eighth at 144. Acevedo tied for ninth with a score of 145, and Miller finished 21st at 150.
The second Bethany team finished second in the tournament with a score of 586.
The team consisted of freshmen Oliver Rubenstein, Josef Loughlin, and Lewis Blair and juniors Lex Deal and Matt O'Neill.
Rubenstein led the Swedes in round one with a score of 69, followed by Loughlin at 70, Deal at 72, Blair at 74, and O'Neill at 73.
In round two, Deal and Blair recorded 75 each, Rubenstein and Loughlin both posted 76, and O'Neill scored 80.
Rubenstein, with a score of 145, tied for ninth with teammate Acevedo. Loughlin finished 13th with a score of 146, followed by Deal in 14th at 147. Blair tied for 16th after shooting 149, and O'Neill tied for 24th with 153.
Arianna Bryant, who finished ninth place at the Oklahoma Baptist Tournament, was back in action in Hutchinson at the Sterling Tournament.
Bryant, a freshman from Las Vegas, Nev., finished third in the women's Sterling Tournament. She shot an 86 in the first round, and after a second round score of 79, Bryant nabbed third place with a score of 165.
" I thought Arianna played particularly well the second day under the conditions," Daniels said, "as did Ben Johnson. As always I was pleased with our effort and focus. With one or two exceptions, all players had two good rounds so we are becoming more consistent which is nice to see."
Bethany currently leads the Kansas Collegiate Athletic Conference in scoring with a mark of seven. Johnson leads the KCAC in individual scoring with 35.
The Swedes are back in action Monday and Tuesday.
One team will play in the Bethany Golf Tournament on October 14 at the Salina Municipal Course and Great Life Course, and one team will travel to the Oklahoma City Tournament October 14 and 15.


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We just released a new feature in Panoramio that allows you to browse photos simulating a 3D environment. You can jump from one photo to the closest one, walking virtually around the place or watching the place from many different perspectives. Enjoy the views from the top of Empire State in New York, the last floor of Eiffel Tower or the sights from the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, just by opening the "look around" link under those photos.
I just made a small walk in St Peter square in Rome and watched the panoramic views of Alhambra from Albaicín. Did you ever watch the faces of the US presidents in Mount Rushmore so close?. There is a never ending list of places to explore: the roofs of Lisbon from Santa Justa, Chicago from Hancock's tower by night, the sights of Stockholm from Katarinahissen, the Red Square of Moscow, Brandenburg gate in Berlin, the white marbles of Taj Mahal or the Sydney Opera House, just to mention a few examples. Take care, I am already addicted.
You will find the link "look around" only for photos in areas with high density of images. The most interesting places to "look around" are squares, towers or any location where people took photo in many different directions. Having many overlapped photos means that you can move very far away from the starting point, almost like a real walk.
If you want to get a "look around" link under your photos or you would like to have this experience in your favorite place, that's easy. Just go to that place and start shooting photos in every direction. Photos should overlap so the matching system can work and using a tripod should help to get matches. If you prefer to move while taking photos, later it would be possible to follow your path. Photos of details get embedded inside wide perspectives and allow a nice zoom-in effect. Depends very much on the place, but around 10-20 photos should be enough to get the "look around". The link will not appear immediately, the system will be initially refreshed every two weeks, but it will get faster after some time.


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If you attended any of the Live Oak football games this past season, you got pretty used to hearing one name in particular—Romario Acosta.
If you attended any of the Live Oak football games this past season, you got pretty used to hearing one name in particular—Romario Acosta. Acosta was one of the best quarterbacks in the section this season with his ability to put the ball on the money and dodge defenders when scrambling. Acosta completed 97 passes for 1,368 yards this season. He also rushed for 499 yards on 88 carries. Acosta was not only named Offensive MVP for the Lions, but he was also named the Sacramento Valley League's co-Offensive Most Valuable Player.
Tyler Raymond was awarded all-SVL running back. Raymond led the Lions' rushing attack with 548 yards on 99 carries. Raymond also showed his versatility as he caught 39 passes for 617 yards. He finished the season with 10 TDs. Raymond was a force to be reckoned with on the defensive side of the ball, completing the season with 62 tackles and 4 sacks. He was named the team's Defensive MVP.
Raymond wasn't the only Lion that was instrumental on all sides of the ball. Kirk Thao finished the season with 232 yards on the ground, 68 tackles, two sacks and the bulk of the yards on special teams. Thao was awarded all-SVL running back and the team's Special Teams Player of the Year.
One of Acosta's primary targets for the season was his tight end—Aaron Pamma. He caught 27 passes for 473 yards. Pamma was named all-SVL tight end and received the LOHS Varsity Football Captain's Award.
With his impressive ability to read quarterbacks and receivers, Andrew Lopez finished this season with 7 interceptions and 32 tackles. Lopez was picked as all-SVL defensive back.
Anthony Hernandez finished the season with 48 tackles and was awarded the Most Improved Player on the team.
Two players on the JV football team were named the team's Most Valuable Player—Matt Evans (RB, FS) and Jevin Cheema (FB, LB). The Coaches Award, dubbed "The General", was given to Luis Islas.
For the varsity volleyball team, senior Taylor Benzel was given all-SVL honors. Alexis Lopez was selected as the Lady Lions' MVP. Analesia Campos was named the Most Inspirational Player, and Samantha Newman received the Coaches Award.
Mara Johnson received both the MVP Award and the Most Inspirational Award for the JV volleyball team. Evelyn Ontiveros was given the Coaches Award.
The varsity cheerleading Most Optimistic Award went to Amber Mirko. The Most Dedicated Award was given to Claudia Menchaca, while Monica Velasquez received the Team Player Award.
Amber Burgess received the Most Dedicated Award on the JV cheerleading team. The Most Spirited Award was awarded to Brianna Yanez, and Alondra Enriquez was presented the Team Player Award.


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FOUR proposed changes to Financial Fair Play regulations for Blackburn Rovers and their fellow Championship clubs have been rejected.
Several unnamed clubs have threatened legal action against the regulations, which could see Rovers hit with a transfer embargo in January, but efforts to agree changes have failed.
The legal threat and concern over the impact of the new £23million parachute payments for the three clubs relegated from the Premier League led Football League bosses to review the regulations.
But all four proposals – three of them related to boosting the level of losses and owner investment permitted – were defeated in a vote by the 24 Championship clubs.
The fourth proposal was for the rules to be imposed based on 'real time' financial figures instead of the existing retrospective system.
But it too failed to attract the necessary 75 per cent backing.
According to Football League chief executive Shaun Harvey, other alternatives would now be examined.
Harvey said: "While a majority of clubs did vote in favour of each of the four proposals, they did not achieve the 75 per cent support required.
"We will now continue the positive and collaborative dialogue we have had with Championship clubs on this issue to see if there is any appetite for alternative forms of change."
Rovers will suffer a transfer embargo in January if they do meet the existing regulations.
Existing FFP regulations state that Championship clubs can make a maximum loss of £3m for the current 2013-14 campaign.
That figure rises to £8m if a club's owner is willing to convert the additional £5m into shares in the club.
Anything above £3m or £8m will result in a transfer embargo which would come into force on January 1.
The existing regulations permit Championship clubs to lose £6m next season, 2014-15, but £3m of that must be covered by owner investment.
There were three proposals to increase that allowance to either £10m, £11.4m or £12.8m.
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore has also expressed serious concerns about the existing system, which is based on just one year, while controls over the top-flight clubs take into account three years' figures and allow more owner investment.
The first sanctions against Championship clubs will be announced in December based on accounts for the current 2013-14 season.
The existing FFP regulations were agreed in April 2012 by the overwhelming majority of Championship clubs. At that time Rovers were playing in the Premier League and therefore did not have a vote.


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I also found that he will be packaged two per case. Unfortunately, I do not have a release date for him.
See attached pic for proof. It's an actual printout of the screen on our work computers.
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The Vietnam Veterans of America, Kent County Chapter 850 officials unveiled and dedicated their new Gold Star Family Memorial at Kent County Veterans Memorial Park in Dover.
Terri and Rich Clifton, of Milford, were honored as the first family to place a brick at the brand new Gold Star Family Memorial unveiled Monday at the Kent County Veterans Memorial Park in honor of Veterans Day Monday.
Vietnam Veterans of America, Kent County Chapter 850 officials unveiled and dedicated their new memorial to Delaware's Gold Star Mothers and Families of all generations Monday afternoon. Veterans Day was on Sunday, Nov. 11, but the Vietnam veterans officially observed the holiday on Monday similar to several other organizations.
Members of Gold Star Families have lost a family member who served in the U.S. military. Terri and Rich Clifton's son, Lance Cpl. Chad Clifton, was killed during the Iraq War in 2005; he fell in Ramadi during a tour of duty for the U.S. Marines at the age of 19.
Since that time, the Cliftons had created the Chad Clifton Foundation to remember the fallen and the wounded U.S. troops.
"Grief is not a linear process," Terri Clifton said, agreeing with earlier remarks made at the ceremony. "You never know what the triggers are. You get used to the birthdays and holidays. But soldiers are individuals; we remember them first and foremost as our children and our fathers. So, maybe it's the smell of chocolate chip cookies that sets us off. There are no easy days.
"It can be very difficult," she added. "It's almost impossible to go out and face situations like this. But if we don't raise awareness no one else will. It's our way of serving."
Among the sizeable crowd of about 600 people were American Legion Post No. 10 member Kathy Mosher, a Gold Star wife and sister, and her daughter, Jennifer Narayan, both of Newark. Mosher and Narayan became emotional and embraced toward the end of the ceremony, when the Gold Star Family Memorial was unveiled.
Mosher's brother and her husband both died while serving for the U.S. Army in Vietnam.
"I think that Gold Star family members are often forgotten," Mosher said. "There was none of this back then; you didn't talk about it. It's so refreshing to see the outpouring of recognition."
Narayan said the memorial was an awesome place to come and remember lost loved ones.
"This is a great way to heal," she said. "There's a sense of sadness but also a sense of happiness to be around sisters and brothers that also feel the same."
In addition to the Gold Star Mothers and Families recognition, Delaware Veterans Coalition President Dave Skocik and VVA State Council President Paul Davis repeated the refrain that no one would ever forget a generation of veterans the way Vietnam veterans were forgotten upon their return home. State officials and guest speaker Maj. Gen. Frank Vavala, adjutant general of the U.S. Army's Delaware National Guard, echoed those sentiments.
In closing remarks, VVA Kent County Chapter 850 President Joe Startt Jr. reminisced about how his U.S. Army squadron went on an ambush of a village one night in Vietnam. Out of 24 soldiers, only nine return and the survivors did not include his good friend, Wayne, whose last name he could not recall. He wanted to bring his body back to the states, but someone else was given that honor.
Skocik said he had often thought of Wayne in the 40 years since he was lucky enough to return from Vietnam, with no way of reaching out to his family without a last name.
"This Gold Star Mothers Memorial means a lot to me because, hopefully, I can have some closure on my friend, Wayne," he said. "I've been thinking about him for forty years and this really means something to me. God bless Gold Star Mothers. I'm so honored we can have a memorial here for you."
To conclude the day's ceremonies, Lake Forest Middle School eighth-grader Brooke Tucker played "Taps" and VVA Kent County Chapter 850 bagpiper Bill Frantz played "Amazing Grace" under the huge American flag hoisted by two ladders from the Dover and Frederica fire companies, respectively.


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Church history program,
10:15 a.m. Sunday at St. James Episocopal Church, 766 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Info: 693-9351.
Disciple classes, 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. beginning Tuesday at Etowah United Methodist Church, 110 Brickyard Road, Etowah. Info: 890-3367.
Christ-centered writers group,
10 a.m.-noon Wednesdays through Oct. 30 at Trinity of Fairview Baptist Church, 646 Concord Road, Fletcher. Class designed to help individuals navigate through writing stories that give glory to God. Free. Info: 778- 4002.
God's all-star circus, 3 p.m.
Sunday and 6:30 p.m. Sept. 8 at First Presbyterian Church, 699 N. Grove St., Hendersonville.
Performers are kids from the six-week music camp. Info: 692-3211.
19th annual Block Blast, 1:30-5:30 p.m. Sept. 14 in the field behind Fruitland Baptist Church, 150 College St., Hendersonville.
Free. Info: 685-8990.
Benedictine day, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 14 at Calvary Episcopal Church, Fletcher. $20 suggested donation. Bring lunch. Info: 694-6266.
Celebrate Jesus event, 2-5 p.m. Sept. 15 in Jackson Park.
More than 50 area churches performing. Info: 290-9745.
Sequicentennial Sunday, 7:30 a.m. Sept. 15 at St. James Episocopal Church, 766 N. Main St., Hendersonville. Info: 693-9351.
125th homecoming, 9:30 a.m. Sunday at Horse Shoe First Baptist, 5050 Brevard Road.
Speaker: The Rev. Jeff Neelands. All friends and family are welcome.
Bluegrass bash, 7 p.m. Sept.
22 at First Presbyterian Church, 699 N. Grove St., Hendersonville. Music: Dwayne Durham and his Appalachian Fire band. Free. Info: 692-3211.
Fairhaven Quartet concert, 6 p.m. Sept. 29 at Refuge Baptist Church, junction of Dana, Ridge, Upward and Oleta roads in Dana.
Love offering will be taken. Info: 685-8544.
Gospel Jam, 7-9 p.m. the first Saturday of the month at First Baptist Church of East Flat Rock, 227 Spartanburg Highway. Free.
Info: 243-8100.
Study and retreats
Gideon: Your Weakness-God's
Strength Bible study, 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays-Oct. 22 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville.
$12. Study will encourage you to "recognize your weakness and unlock the full experience of his strength in your life." Info: 693-0885.
Lord, Change My Attitude Bible study, 9-11:30 a.m. Tuesdays-Nov. 19 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville. $15. In this study, James shows how attitudes can affect whether someone stays in the wilderness with negative attitudes or enjoys blessings.
Info: 693-0885.
Gideon: Your Weakness-God's Strength Bible study, 6-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays-Oct. 9 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville.
$12. Led by Vanessa Fleming.
Info: 693-0885.
Lies Women Believe and The Truth that Sets Them Free Bible study, 6-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 6 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville. $12. Nancy Leigh DeMoss exposes deceptions — about sin, priorities, relationships, emotions and more. Info: 693-0885.
Living Beyond Yourself: Exploring the Fruit of the Spirit Bible study, 6-8:15 p.m. Wednesdays through Nov. 6 at First Baptist Church, Hendersonville. $16. A study of the fruit of the spirit as presented in the book of Galatians. Info: 693- 0885.
Morning Bible study, 10 a.m.
Tuesdays at Fletcher First Baptist Church, 5 Cane Creek Road. Info: 687-1031.
Men's Majestic Humanity of Jesus Bible study of Mount Pisgah Lutheran Church, 8 a.m. Thursday, breakfast at Denny's with Bible study. For directions and info: 692-7027.
Table talk, 6:25 p.m.
Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, 699 N. Grove St., Hendersonville. Topic: Right in Front of Our Noses. Dinner: 5:25 p.m. Reservations required. Info: 692-3211.
Casual worship service, 7 p.m.
Wednesday at Trinity Lutheran Church, 235 St. Johns Road, Fletcher. All welcome. Info: 6849770.
150th anniversary guided tours, 10 a.m. today at St.
James Episcopal Church, 766 N. Main St., Hendersonville.
Info: 693-7458, www.
Calvary Kids Club, 3-4:30 p.m.
the first and third Sunday at Calvary Episcopal Church, 2840 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher.
Info: 684-6266.
Celebrate Recovery group,
6-8 p.m. Tuesdays at Mud Creek Baptist Church, 403 Rutledge Drive. For those in addiction recovery. Info: 692-1262, Ext.135.
Extended Family, 6 p.m. the third Mondays at Blue Ridge Prison and Jail ministries house, 410 E. First Ave. For families facing the trauma of incarcerated family members.
Info: 696-0607.
Freedom That Lasts, 7 p.m.
Friday night and 10 a.m. Sunday at Progress Baptist Church, 1935 N. Rugby Road. For those who are hurting or have fallen. Info: 419-0722; 545-9177.
Good News @ 6, 6 p.m. the fourth Sunday of each month at Calvary Episcopal Church, 2840 Hendersonville Road, Fletcher.
Welcoming all ages to a different service of worship. Info: 684-6266.
Intercessory Time of Prayer,
5:15 p.m. the second Tuesday and 12:15 p.m. the fourth Tuesday at Grace Lutheran Church, 1245 Sixth Ave. W., Hendersonville. Info: 693-4890.
My Sister's Closet is open 9 a.m.-noon Mondays at First Methodist Church, 204 Sixth Ave. W. Clothing of different styles for work. Info: 693-4275.
Bread ministry — free bread
from 3-4 p.m. Mondays at Balfour United Methodist Church, Highway 25 North, across from Hunter Chevrolet. Info: 6925501.
Ministry for Separated and Divorced Catholics support group, 5-6:30 p.m. every Sunday at Immaculate Conception Church, at Seventh Avenue and Church Street, in Meeting Room 1, lower level of the church. Info: 329-4026 or 702-1249.
Please email copy for the Crossroads page to lifestyle@ blueridgenow.com. Deadline is 5 p.m. Monday, the week before the event. If you don't have access to email, please mail typed copy to Crossroads, Times-News, P.O. Box 490, Hendersonville, NC 28793 or fax to 692-2319. Emailed submissions are given priority. Include contact name and number and a church or event information number for publication. Call 694-7874 for more information.


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Three cloisters that belong to the Convent of S.M. degli Angeli, founded by the Cavalieri di Maria in 1295.
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H. Instructional Responsibilities
The faculty of Indiana University has primary responsibility for degree conferral and for all curricular matters. (See Bloomington Faculty Constitution, Section D, Policy D-8). Faculty approval of curricular changes and new programs is effected by way of faculty review committees at several levels of the University structure. In addition to faculty, administrative, and institutional review, the Legislature of the State of Indiana requires review and approval of proposals for new and changed degree programs by the Indiana Commission for Higher Education (ICHE). (For ICHE review, see Policy H-1). In 1972, shortly after its creation, the Commission assembled a roster of all degree programs offered by all institutions of higher education of Indiana. Changes and additions to that roster must be submitted to the ICHE.
Curricular Proposals
All curricular proposals are initiated by the faculty of the department or school (or, in the case of interdepartmental programs, multiple departments or schools). Proposals for new curricular initiatives and for name changes for departments, degrees, majors, minors, concentrations, tracks and specializations must be reviewed at the campus level. Other proposals, such as for new majors or degree programs, require additional review (http://www.indiana.edu/~college/faculty/uci/ApprovalProcess.pdf). Because such proposals must eventually make their way to ICHE for review, departments and schools are asked to start the process in the format requested by ICHE. Copies of the format are available from the Bloomington Provost's Office and through this link: (http://www.in.gov/che/files/program_guidelines.pdf.)
Proposals are submitted for review and approval to:
- 1. School faculty curriculum committee (followed by Graduate Council, where appropriate)
- 2. School dean (and University Graduate School Dean, where appropriate)
- 3. Campus Curriculum Committee
- 4. Provost of the Bloomington Campus
- 5. Academic Leadership Council
- 6. IU Board of Trustees
- 7. Indiana Commission for Higher Education
ICHE Review of Existing Programs
Since 1978 the ICHE has required review of existing degree programs offered by public institutions of higher education in the State. (see Policy H-2). Primary responsibility for the reviews has been placed with the institutions. The Educational Policies Committee of the UFC approved a policy on program reviews in 1993 (see Policy H-3). For professional schools and programs which are subject to external accreditation reviews, those reviews provide a basis for a report to ICHE, and the review cycle will correspond to the accreditation cycle.
Initial reviews conducted under the mandate of ICHE normally consist of a self-study report (including a mission statement and statement of goals) prepared by the program and the report of an external committee. After the program under review has had an opportunity to respond to the external committee report, the deans draft reports on the degree programs for ICHE, in the format agreed upon for submission to the Commission. These reports are reviewed by an administrative committee chaired by the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education for final submission. Subsequent reviews of the same program in later years may follow somewhat different procedures for the purpose of updating the earlier review process. Questions about ICHE procedures may be directed to the Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, 855-8783.
Program Reorganization
Whenever a program review and evaluation raises the possibility of program reorganization or elimination for a unit, the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs are to be notified and kept informed. (See BFC actions Policies H-4,H-5). In turn, the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs consult with the Campus Curriculum Committee. Any decision to reorganize or eliminate a program will be made in accordance with the Contingency Planning Policy of the Bloomington Faculty Council. (see Policy D-12).
New Courses and Course Changes
Requests to create new courses and to change existing courses require faculty and administrative approval on the Bloomington Campus and concurrence by all other campuses. Graduate course changes are now handled on-line through OneStart. Undergraduate course approvals are currently routed as carbon copy documents.
It is essential that all questions on the New Course and Course Change Request forms be answered and a course syllabus appended. It is especially important to consult with and obtain written comments from other affected departments or schools. Course proposals are initiated by faculty or department committees and are submitted after the chairperson's approval has been received. They are then forwarded to the appropriate school faculty curriculum committee and, in some cases, to the Dean. Courses offered for credit in a graduate program over which the University Graduate School has supervisory control require approval from the University Graduate School (see Policy H-6).
Once approved at the School level, courses are placed on a "Remonstrance List" and circulated to other units and other campuses. Faculty have thirty days in which to remonstrate if they have questions or concerns about a proposed new course or change. If questions or concerns are raised, the faculty who initiated the proposal may be asked to confer with the faculty who have concerns. If no concerns are raised, the course listing is added to the upcoming Course Bulletin or Supplement and the proposal forwarded to the following: the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, the Dean of the University Graduate School, the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs, Provost, and University Registrar. Faculty should plan course proposals well in advance as approvals can take up to 6-12 months.
Interim Approval
Where compelling circumstances prevent completion of this process in time to offer a needed course, interim approval may be granted. To obtain interim approval, the faculty member should prepare the regular form and request interim approval. The form and the request for interim approval are then routed through the departmental chair, the Dean of the School or College, and the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education (for undergraduate courses) or the Dean of the University Graduate School (for graduate courses), and the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs (for professional schools).
Overseas and Travel Courses
Faculty who wish to take students abroad, for credit or non-credit experiences, require approval by the university-wide Overseas Study Advisory Council in addition to the usual faculty and administrative approvals. Activities requiring approval include programs open to all students as well as single courses designed by individual schools or campuses, overseas courses offered on a non-credit or independent study basis and organized trips by clubs or teams. Guidelines for submissions are available at: http://www.indiana.edu/~ovpia/ovpia/education/ (see also Policy H-7).
Indiana University Guidelines for Overseas Study Programs
Indiana University is known worldwide for the education abroad opportunities it provides for its students. The President of Indiana University has authorized the Overseas Study Advisory Council to approve or disapprove all proposals for any type of study abroad program organized for IU students, whether or not for credit. The major criteria applied in evaluating proposals for new programs are academic quality, cultural enrichment, student costs, impact on existing programs, administrative efficiency, financial solvency, and student health and safety. Proposals are usually prepared by one or more faculty members with assistance from the Office of Overseas Study, the campus international programs office, and their home department(s). (See Policy H-8). For complete instructions regarding the proposal process, see: http://www.indiana.edu/~overseas/policies/proposal.shtml.
General Education Program
The BFC General Education Committee developed a general education policy for the Bloomington campus over the span of several years. It was approved by the BFC as the General Education Program on September 16, 2008. The program builds the foundation for more specialized study by giving students the opportunity to broaden, deepen and extend their educational experiences. It consists of two components: the Common Ground course distribution framework, which is required for every undergraduate degree program; and Shared Goals experiences, which are recommended for undergraduate degree programs. The Common Ground includes requirements in Foundations (writing and mathematical modeling), Breadth of Inquiry (arts and humanities, social and historical studies, natural and mathematical sciences), and World Languages and Cultures. The Shared Goals recommendations cover intensive writing, information fluency, diversity in the United States, and enriching educational experiences (e.g., internships). The two-part structure is intended to recognize that some experiences are better completed universally by all undergraduates and others are better defined within the specific context of each degree program. The General Education Program will go into effect in Fall, 2011, concurrent with the expectation that students admitted to IUB will have completed the "Indiana Core 40" secondary school curriculum and to coincide with the new admissions standards. (See Policy H-9).
Deviations from Degree Requirements
The Office of the Dean of the Faculties instituted a policy to establish responsibility for approval of deviations from requirements which applies to all Bloomington degree programs.
"Requests for deviation from department, program or school requirements may be granted only by written approval from the respective chairperson, director, or dean (or their respective administrative representative). Disposition at each level is final."
This policy leaves the final decision regarding waivers with the administrator at the appropriate level, avoids the additional problems and procedures of co-signing, appeals mechanisms, etc., and does not diminish the traditional authority of the unit in these matters.
Cultural Diversity
In 2003, the Bloomington Faculty Council reaffirmed the campus's commitment to diversity in a formal "Statement on Diversity."
"Indiana University Bloomington's commitment to diversity is an essential part of our overall commitment to generating and imparting knowledge and understanding. All components of our academic mission--teaching, learning, scholarship, research, and creative activity--are immeasurably enriched by students, faculty, and staff with diverse experiences.
Our finest efforts as educators and scholars depend on the interchange of ideas and on the testing of competing assumptions. Interaction on our campus among persons and groups with diverse backgrounds and experiences facilitates those efforts by helping us to become more reflective about the varied historical and social contexts in which we work and learn. For our campus to retain its leadership role within the educational community, we must not merely promote policies of non-discrimination as articulated in the Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Policy of Indiana University. We must include all who comprise our diverse university community and foster a campus climate in which those diverse influences are respected and valued. Indiana University Bloomington aspires to prepare its students for life in a richly complex nation and world, and it expects members of the campus to promote this vision as fully and conscientiously as possible."
The campus commitment to diversity is made concrete in the BFC policy recommending that each degree-granting unit include a cultural diversity degree requirement appropriate to its curriculum (see Policy I-1), in the shared goals of the General Education requirement, in the practices and policies of the Office of Affirmative Action, as well as in the many programs and initiatives designed to enhance understanding of cultural diversity.
Student Affirmative Action
Indiana University, pursuant to its obligations under Title VI and Title IX, will not exclude any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, or sexual preference from participation in its programs or activities or deny any of these persons the benefits of any program or activity. Indiana University is committed to correcting the effects of any past discrimination. The University is involved in efforts to increase the number of minority group students and to eliminate gender inequities at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Each campus of Indiana University develops its own programs to deal with the needs of its students.
Students with Disabilities
The University provides reasonable accommodation and auxiliary services which facilitate the higher education of qualified students with temporary or permanent disabilities. Disability Services for Students, a division of the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Affairs and Dean of the Students, is dedicated to ensuring the accessibility of University programs and services to eligible students. Office staff work closely with the University community to develop and coordinate the implementation of appropriate accommodations. Accommodations are individually determined based on disability specific need and may include modified testing environments, sign language interpreters, and assistance obtaining books in audio format. Additional information about the office and its services can be found at http://www2.dsa.indiana.edu/dss/.
Veterans Support Services assists Indiana University students who are veterans, service members, or children or spouses of disabled veterans with University issues or concerns related to their military service, inability to attend orientation due to military orders, deployment during a semester, and delays in VA benefit payment and resulting financial hardship, among other issues. Office staff are also available to assist students who wish to receive education benefits from the US Department of Veterans Affairs.
Accommodation for Religious Observances
Indiana University respects the right of all students to observe religious holidays and will make reasonable accommodation, upon request, for such observances. Each year, instructors are provided with the dates of major religious holidays for which students may request accommodation. Students must submit written requests for accommodation in writing by the end of the second week of the semester. Instructors are expected to give students the opportunity to do appropriate make-up work that is intrinsically no more difficult than the original exam or assignment. (see Policy H-10).
Sexual Harassment
Indiana University does not tolerate sexual harassment of students or employees and responds to every complaint, providing proper remediation when harassment is determined. Individuals who believe that they have been sexually harassed should notify either their supervisor, an academic or student services dean or official, and/or the Office of Affirmative Action http://www.indiana.edu/~affirm/.
Admission Policies
In 2006, the Bloomington Faculty Council approved a new undergraduate admissions policy. The policy affirms the University's commitment to the goals of quality, full diversity, and access in its admissions policies. (See [[Policy H-11]). The new undergraduate admissions policy goes into effect in 2011. Until that time, the current admissions policy holds (see Policy H-12).
The new admissions policy sets general standards for the academic preparation and achievements of applicants to the University as well as alternative standards that may be used for applicants who have been home-schooled or who are returning to school after several years. The policy also makes explicit the University's commitment to having an undergraduate student body whose members represent the full range of diversity within the state of Indiana, the nation, and the world. Indiana University supports and complies with Affirmative Action regulations in its admissions policies. No applicant will be denied admission on grounds of sex, age, race, religion, ethnic origin, veteran status, disability, and sexual orientation.
Transfer Policies
In 2002, the BFC adopted a policy for the review of student applications for the transfer of course credits from other institutions, In some cases, faculty may be asked to advise on course equivalencies. Select faculty also serve as members of the Course Transfer Appeal Board. (See Policy H-14). As part of the admissions standards adopted in 2006, the BFC set the following standards for applicants for transfer to the Bloomington campus from another campus of Indiana University who have not previously been admitted to the Bloomington campus. Such applicants must have an Indiana University cumulative grade point average of 2.3 or higher and should have satisfied the requirements for academic preparation and academic achievements outlined in the general admissions standards. In 2008, the UFC set limits on the number of credits that students may transfer in from Associate's Colleges upon admission (see Policy H-15).
Admission Policies for Student Athletes
All student athletes must meet Indiana University admissions requirements. To be a Qualifier, student athletes must:
- 1. Graduate from high school
- 2. Achieve a GPA in 16 core courses which meets NCAA Initial eligibility sliding scale of GPA and ACT/SAT scores
- 3. Be certified by NCAA Initial Eligibility Clearinghouse after submitting an application and paying the required fee.
- 4. Sign a 10.1 (final amateur certification) statement
Test scores must now be sent from the testing agency and can no longer appear on a high school transcript.
The Bloomington campus offers several scholarship opportunities for entering and current students designed to recognize outstanding academic achievement, ease the financial burden of college attendance, and encourage attendance by members of underrepresented groups. A complete description of those opportunities can be found at http://www.scholarships.indiana.edu/achieve/index.php
Herbert Presidential Scholars
The Herbert Presidential Scholars Program is funded by a grant from the Lilly Endowment and is administered by the IU Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity, and Multicultural Affairs. The program was created by IU President Emeritus Adam W. Herbert during his tenure at the university. Originally called the Hoosier Presidential Scholars Program, it was renamed in 2007 by the IU Board of Trustees to honor Herbert and his commitment to recruiting and retaining talented young Hoosiers. Nominees for the scholarship are selected from entering freshman students who are Indiana residents and who have been admitted to an IU campus. These students are nominated by the campus with notifications sent to recipients in mid February. The four-year renewable scholarship is also matched by the sponsoring Indiana University campus. Scholars receive other benefits, including a personal laptop computer and funding to be used for study abroad in their junior or senior year.
Wells Scholars
The Wells Scholars program is named in honor of Herman B Wells (1902-2000), former president of Indiana University. Established by the Bloomington Faculty Council in 1988 (Policy H-17)., and based solely on merit, the Wells Scholarship provides full tuition, mandatory and course-related fees, and a living stipend for four years of undergraduate study on the Bloomington campus of Indiana University. Scholars may choose to spend one of these years studying abroad through the university's overseas study programs. The Wells Scholars Program emphasizes close interaction with faculty; academic and career mentoring; opportunities for internships, research, and community service; a year-long freshman seminar; and frequent contact with distinguished visitors. Between 18 and 22 incoming freshmen receive the award each year. In addition, one to two current Indiana University Bloomington students are selected each year to join the junior or senior class of Scholars.
Hudson and Holland Scholars Programs
In 1987 the Bloomington Faculty Council established the Minority Achievers Program (MAP) (Policy H-17) to attract and support minority students on the Bloomington campus. In 2003, the program was renamed in honor of Herman C. Hudson and James P. Holland, former Indiana University faculty who were strong advocates and mentors for students of color. The program's mission is to recruit, retain and prepare undergraduate students with outstanding records of academic achievement, strong leadership experiences, and a commitment to social justice. It is an integral part of the campus's efforts to support educational diversity by building a critical mass of students from underrepresented minority backgrounds. The Hudson Scholars Program assists students pursuing any major; the Holland Scholars Program supports undergraduate students pursuing degrees in the sciences.
Calendar Policies
The Bloomington Faculty Council approves the academic calendar (Policy H-18), normally for a five-year period, upon recommendation by the Calendar and Schedule Committee. (For the make-up of the Committee and its charge, see Policy H-19). This calendar provides for a Fall Semester consisting of 14 weeks and two days plus one week for final exams, a Spring Semester of 15 weeks plus one week for final exams, an 8 week summer session, and at least a two-week break between the end of the summer sessions and the beginning of the fall semester. A spring vacation falls during the week following the ninth week of classes during the second semester. The calendar must follow the guidelines established by the University Calendar Committee for all campuses (Policy H-20), and the principles approved by the BFC (Policy H-21). Martin Luther King Day is observed as a holiday (Policy H-22). In 2007, the BFC endorsed a plan to explore an academic calendar with symmetrical fall and spring semesters, Labor Day and Martin Luther King Day as class holidays, Fall and Spring breaks of five weekdays each, and a "free week" prior to the beginning of Fall semester.
Class Schedules
The Bloomington Calendar and Schedule Committee, a committee appointed jointly by the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs and the Bloomington Faculty Council, advises the campus administration on scheduling matters. The Schedules of Classes for each semester and each summer session contain information relevant to registration, course reservation plans, fees, schedule adjustment procedures, late registration, class schedules, and examination schedules. Many of these policies were established by Faculty Council action and are included in this section of the Guide. Procedural matters set out in the Schedule have been cooperatively established by the Schedule Committee and the Registrar's Office. Since 1979, the campus level Student Records Policy Committee has been charged by the Dean of the Faculties with student records policies and procedures. This committee is composed of deans from the degree-granting schools, liaison from the Faculty Council Educational Policies Committee, the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education and the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs.
The Faculty Council in 1987 established 50 min./75 min. class meeting periods. Guidelines for scheduling classes within this framework have been developed by the Registrar and approved by the Schedule Committee. Classes and examinations must be conducted at the times and in the rooms listed in the Schedule of Classes. Requests for adjustment should be submitted to the Registrar's Office only in exceptional situations.
In 1981, the Faculty Council approved the principle of computerized registration as described in the planning document "A Student Registration System Proposed for Indiana University Bloomington." Incorporated into this 99 page blueprint were the details of a computerized system of registration for continuing and new students. The system was to include the following provisions:
- Registration in advance of the next semester.
- Registration order based upon hours completed.
- Class space protection through conditional enrollment limits, school authorization, and section authorization.
- Computerized schedule of classes.
- Department/School control of student authorization to register.
- Student Confirmation of registration prior to the start of classes.
The approved registration system concept included the following objectives:
- More effectively link the academic advising process to registration and increase opportunities for advising.
- Completely alter the methodology of registration from a large scale event to a small scale arrangement controlled by appointment.
- Encourage a greater emphasis on resource management and allocation of resources to best advantage.
- Provide comprehensive information about course section availability.
- Enhance student control of class scheduling decisions.
- Provide opportunities to evaluate student course demand and effectively respond to it.
Intercollegiate Athletics Programs
In 2004, the Trustees approved an Intercollegiate Athletics Programs Policy for Indiana University which outlines the mission and goals of intercollegiate athletics programs, defines principles of authority and responsibility, and details the structure and functions of campus athletics committees and the Athletics Coordinating Council. (See Policy H-23).
Priority Registration for Student Athletes
By action of the BFC, matriculated students who are athletes in programs in the Athletics Department are eligible to register during a registration time block that immediately follows the time block for graduate and professional students and that precedes the time block for seniors. The policy enables student-athletes to register for courses and sections that they need and that do not conflict with practice and competition schedules. This policy was adopted on an interim basis in 2004, and was reaffirmed by the BFC in 2008, provided that its impact on students who are not athletes remains low. (see Policy H-24).
Tuition and Fees
The tuition and fee schedule for in-state and out-of-state students is established by the Trustees of Indiana University. The Trustees have also provided rules for determining resident status for fee purposes. (see Policy H-25).
Credit by Examination/Advanced Placement Exemption
There are seven options through which incoming students may demonstrate proficiency and qualify for advanced credit, advanced placement or exemption. These options are available to students in most colleges and schools, with some minor variations depending on the specific academic requirements of the unit. Details of the options can be found at http://admit.indiana.edu/apply/freshmen/standards/advanced.shtml When credit is given by exam, only grades of S or A may be used (see Policy H-26).
It is expected that all academic appointees will take seriously their responsibilities to the students of Indiana University, that they will prepare carefully and thoroughly for their lectures, seminars, discussion sections, laboratories and other instructional formats that might be used, that they will hold regularly scheduled, liberal office hours which are made known to the students, and that they will respect their students as colleagues dedicated to the pursuit of knowledge. The Bloomington Faculty Council, in January 1981, charged the Dean of the Faculties (now the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs) to communicate to the faculty each semester that:
"Faculty members teaching courses have the responsibility to provide instruction as scheduled. Variations from the schedule may occur for a variety of reasons, including illness, professional activities, and pedagogical considerations. When such variations occur, it is the responsibility of the faculty member both to provide equivalent academic activity for the students in the course and to notify the chairperson of the department offering the course of the change in schedule."
The faculty, through the action of its Faculty Council, has imposed upon itself general and specific responsibilities in connection with teaching. These responsibilities are described in the Code of Academic Ethics (see Policy I-1). The Code was approved by the Faculty Council in 1970, and was amended in 1976, 1980, and 1992.
AI English Proficiency Exam
In the fall of 1978, Indiana University at Bloomington began efforts to address the issue of language proficiency among its Associate Instructors (AI's) whose native language is not English. In 1979, the AI Affairs committee's recommendation that a screening procedure be established was passed by the Bloomington Faculty Council. Second Language Studies (formerly the Center for English Language Training) has since developed the Test of English Proficiency for Associate Instructor Candidates (TEPAIC). The test, which was initially administered in the fall semester of 1980, determines whether or not international graduate students are proficient enough in English to "engage in the direct instruction of students" (Bloomington Faculty Council Minutes, Nov. 20, 1979). All international graduate students whose native language or mother tongue is not English are required to present a minimum TOEFL score or to take the Indiana English Proficiency Exam (IEPE) prior to registering for the TEPAIC. (see Policy H-27).
Departments are urged to forestall potential problems by requiring an acceptable TOEFL score from all candidates for Associate Instructorships. The Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs is charged with administration of this policy.
Student Evaluations
All instructors are encouraged to seek systematically conducted student evaluations of their courses and teaching. Schools, departments, or individual faculty members may develop evaluation forms which are tailored to a specific school, discipline, or course. Multiple-Option (Multi-Op) forms which are machine-readable are also available from the Bloomington Evaluation Services and Testing (855-1595). Evaluations should be administered in a way which ensures the anonymity of the evaluators. A common practice is to ask one member of the class to submit all the completed forms to a departmental office. The completed forms, following the instructor's review of the data, are usually retained in departmental files for use in personnel and institutional reviews.
Course Activities
Course activities, including night examinations where approved, may not be required of students if the activities require the absence of the student from regularly scheduled classes without the written permission of the teacher of the scheduled class. (see Policy H-28).
Examination Policies
The examination schedule is printed in the Schedule of Classes and is therefore available to students before they have enrolled in any courses. As a result, most examination conflicts can be prevented or resolved at the time of enrollment. Faculty Council policies concerning examinations are:
- 1. Exam period/free week
- a. There shall be a 5-day examination period at the end of each semester. Exams must be given as printed in the Schedule.
- b. The week prior to the exam period shall be free of major or final exams, except for practical tests at the end of lab periods. Papers or projects may be due only if assigned well in advance.
- c. In the event of more than three exams in one day, the instructor/department of the fourth and subsequent exams is obligated to adjust the student's exam time, provided the student notifies them by the mid-point of the semester.
- 2. Night examinations
- Night examinations may be scheduled for courses with multiple sections only at times when affected students have no regularly scheduled classes and only with the permission of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, the Dean of the University Graduate School or the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs. These administrators need not be contacted for permission where the night examination dates for multiple-section courses are advertised in the Schedule of Classes and thereby known to the students before they enroll.
- 3. Review of examinations
- All instructors are to provide an opportunity for review of hour and mid-semester examinations in each undergraduate course.
- 4. Examination files
- Each department head is to assemble and make available in the library for each undergraduate course, (a) sets of typical biweekly or weekly quizzes, hour and mid-semester exams, and final exams for all freshman and sophomore courses in the department, and (b) typical exams for junior and senior courses.
- 5. Absence from final exams
- Students who fail to attend the final exam of a class and who have a passing grade up to that point should be given an Incomplete only if the instructor has reason to believe the absence was beyond the student's control. If not, the grade of "F" must be awarded.
See Policy H-29 for the Faculty Council actions concerning examinations.
The current grade code for Indiana University is:
- A Highest passing grade
- F Failed
- FN Failed/Non-Attendance [see below]
- FX Failed/Retaken [see b) below]
- I Incomplete
- R Deferred grade [see below]
- S Satisfactory [see below]
- W Withdrawn [see below]
- P Passed [see below]
Plus/Minus Grades
Instructors in undergraduate and graduate courses may use a grading system which includes plus and minus grades. Discussion at the time of the University Faculty Council action confirms (see Policy H-30) that any school or instructor may choose not to award pluses and minuses. Should they be awarded, the Registrar will use the following numerical equivalents in computing GPAs.
Numerical Grade Equivalents (GPAs)
Grade of "S"
Permission must be sought from the School Dean and the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education, Dean of the University Graduate School or the Vice Provost for Faculty and Academic Affairs to offer a course on a Satisfactory/Fail basis. The grade of "S" may be awarded only for such approved special courses, "S" and "F" are the only grades which may awarded to enrollees in such a course. (See Policy H-30).
Grade of "R"
The grade "R" (deferred grade) may be used to indicate that the nature of the course is such that the work of the students can be evaluated only after a period longer than one semester.
It is appropriate in courses in which the student's work is evaluated when the thesis is completed. It may also be used at the end of the first semester of a one-year course if the course is announced as a "deferred grade" course in the Schedule of Classes. This procedure ensures the approval of the department and the willingness of the students to take both semesters of the course before getting a grade. If a student drops the course before the completion of the work, the instructor must assign a regular grade for the course. When a student completes the work, R's are changed to another letter grade via a Removal-of-Deferred-Grade card submitted through the dean of the student's school to the Registrar.
Grade of "I"
The grade of Incomplete may be given 1) only when the completed work for the course is of passing quality, and 2) only upon a showing of such hardship to a student as would render it unjust to hold a student to the normal time limits. A student's desire to avoid a low grade is not a legitimate reason to award an Incomplete. Incompletes are to be removed within a year, although this time may be shortened by the instructor or extended by the school dean. These policies, as well as procedures for removal of Incompletes are set out in Policy H-31.
Grade of "FN"
The grade of FN is assigned to students who have ceased attending class but who have not officially withdrawn. Faculty are asked to provide a last date of attendance when assigning this grade. The grade and the last date of attendance are used by the University in advising students, and to establish a withdrawal date for the return of unearned student financial aid. (See Policy H-33).
Extended-X Grade
By action of the University Faculty Council, any undergraduate who has retaken a course previously failed shall have only the second grade in that course counted in the determination of his or her grade-point average. The student's transcript shall record both grades. Any grade removed from the grade-point average calculation in accord with this policy shall be marked with an "X" following the assigned grade, to indicate that the grade GPA value has been replaced by that of the grade in the course retaken. On the Bloomington Campus, this "FX policy" was expanded to any grade below an A using an option called the "Extended X Policy." The Extended X policy allows each student to request an X'd grade exclusion for three courses for a total of ten credit hours. In 2009, the BFC removed restrictions on the academic standing of students who may request X'd grades and adopted a new deadline for students to request that the grade in a current course be used to supplant an earlier grade; in 2011, this deadline was effectively removed. (See Policy H-30).
Official Grades and Grade Changes
On February 17, 1953, the Faculty Council approved a resolution (see Policy H-34) specifying that a grade becomes official after it has been received by the Office of the Registrar and that no change of official grades may be made except with the written consent of the dean of the school with which the faculty member or instructor is associated. Temporary grades such as Incompletes (I) and Deferred Grades (R) are exceptions.
Faculty members or instructors may request a change of a non-temporary grade such as A, B, etc., by submitting an on-line eGrade Change Request. The request form is then forwarded electronically to higher administrative levels for approval.
Academic Fairness Committees
The Bloomington Faculty Council requires that each school have an Academic Fairness Committee (Policy H-35), containing representatives of both faculty and students which is empowered to consider procedural errors and to direct the School Dean to change grades on the basis of the Committee's findings.
Grade Indexing
The BFC has adopted a policy requiring grade indexing to appear on undergraduate transcripts, at least for internal purposes. (See Policy H-30).
Posting Grades
The privacy of student educational records is protected by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA). The Act prohibits posting student grades by name, social security number, or student identification without the specific written consent of each student. Faculty members may post grades by code word or random number known only to the faculty member and student provided that the list is not in alphabetical order by student name. The practice of leaving graded papers in unsecured locations for students to pick up later is considered a FERPA violation. All or any part of the Social Security Number or University ID Number must never be used to publicly post grades. (see Policy H-34 and http://www.indiana.edu/~registra/ferpainfo.shtml.)
See also the Indiana University Policy on Student Records (Policy H-36) on the importance of protecting the privacy of student information, including personal data and student grades.
The Office of the Registrar has been charged by the Bloomington Faculty Council (see Policy H-34) with the distribution of the following information to each instructional unit on campus. The information is to be distributed as soon as possible after the close of the fall and spring semesters.
- 1. The total number of GPA grades, the number of each GPA grade awarded, and the number of P's, I's, and W's each department and school on this campus gave to all students in the preceding semester (1) in lower division courses and (2) in upper division courses.
- 2. The overall GPA each department and school on this campus gave to all students in the preceding semester (1) in lower division courses and (2) in upper division courses.
- 3. The number of students enrolled, the number of GPA grades, the number of each GPA grade awarded, the number of P's, I's, and W's, and the GPA for each course or section offered in each department or school (if there is no departmental level) in the preceding semester.
Residential Programs and Services (RPS)
Residential Programs and Services (RPS) offer students academic opportunities through Living-Learning Centers (see Policy H-38). Academic oversight is provided by a designated school, and LLC teachers must hold an instructional academic appointment.
Student Academic Misconduct
The Indiana University Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct describes types of misconduct for which students may be penalized, including cheating, fabrication, plagiarism and interference with other students' work, as well as actions which endanger the University and the University community and possession of firearms. The Code also indicates the procedures to be followed in these cases (http://www.indiana.edu/~code/index.shtml ).
Cheating and Plagiarism
The Faculty Council's action (Policy H-37) concerning the obligations of the faculty member in regard to cheating and plagiarism is quoted following: "The faculty member has a responsibility to foster the intellectual honesty as well as the intellectual development of his students. He or she should carefully scrutinize his methods of teaching and his assignments in order to be sure that they encourage students to be honest. If necessary, the faculty member should explain clearly the meaning of cheating and plagiarism as they apply to the course."
"The faculty member's obligation is particularly serious in connection with examinations. It is his or her duty to arrange for careful supervision of all examinations and class exercises."
"Finally, should the faculty member detect signs of plagiarism or cheating, it is his or her most serious obligation to investigate these thoroughly, to take appropriate action with respect to the grades of his students, and in any event to report the matter to the Dean for Student Services [or equivalent administrator]. The necessity to report all cases of cheating, whether or not further action is desirable, arises particularly because of the possibility that this is not a first offense, or that other offenses may follow it. Equity also demands that a uniform practice be enforced; otherwise some student will be penalized while others guilty of the same actions will go free."
Student Records
Every academic appointee who maintains records of any sort for students should be familiar with the University's policy on access to student records. In general, student records are open to school officials who have a legitimate educational interest in their contents, except where access is prohibited by special policies such as those governing medical and psychological records. In most other cases, records can only be released (or access given) at the written request of the student. The complete policy appears in Policy H-36.
Policy H-1- Guidelines, Policies, and Procedures for Developing New Academic Program Proposals
Policy H-2- The Review of Existing Instructional Programs
Policy H-3- Procedures for Program Reviews
Policy H-4- Program Reorganization Guidelines
Policy H-5- 1974 Reorganization Issues-- Campus Curriculum
Policy H-6- Graduate Course and Program Approval
Policy H-7- Summer Travel for Credit
Policy H-8- Indiana University Guidelines for Overseas Study Programs
Policy H-9- Indiana University Bloomington General Education
Policy H-10- Indiana University Bloomington Accommodations for Religious Observances
Policy H-11- Undergraduate Admissions Policy for Fall 2011
Policy H-12- Undergraduate Admissions Policy
Policy H-13- Indiana University Bloomington Campus Credit Hour Definition
Policy H-14- Course Transfer and Appeals Policies
Policy H-15- Policy On Transfer Credit From an Associate's College Applied to an Indiana University Baccalaureate Degree
Policy H-16- Herman B Wells Program for Outstanding Young Scholars
Policy H-17- Merit Program for Minority Achievers
Policy H-18- Academic Calendar of the Bloomington Campus
Policy H-19- Bloomington Campus Calendar Committee
Policy H-20- Guidelines Concerning Calendars for All Campuses of Indiana University
Policy H-21- Calendar Principles
Policy H-22- Martin Luther King Holiday
Policy H-23- Indiana University Intercollegiate Athletics Programs Policy
Policy H-24- Classes and Registration
Policy H-25- Rules Determining Resident and NonResident Student Status
Policy H-26- Grades for Credit Earned By Examination
Policy H-27- English Proficiency for Foreign AIs
Policy H-28- Faculty Responsibilities
Policy H-30- Grades and Grading
Policy H-32- Grades Given Upon Withdrawal from Courses—Undergraduates Only
Policy H-33- Indiana University Proposal to Establish the "FN" Grade"
Policy H-34- Grade Submissions, Posting, Changes
Policy H-35- Academic Fairness Committees
Policy H-36- Indiana University Policy on Student Records
Policy H-37- Cheating and Plagiarism
Policy H-38- Academic Programs in Residential Programs and Services (RPS)


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