Parker discusses leadership, economy

Houston Mayor Annise Parker (Jones '78) visited the Jesse H. Jones Graduate School of Business last week to give the first presentation of its Thought Leadership series. This program was hosted and attended by the Jones Partners, a group of business professionals who work to encourage collaboration between the Jones School and Houston's business community, and geared toward bringing leaders of multiple sectors to speak at the Jones School. Parker came to Rice on Sept. 20 to discuss Houston's future and the importance of a partnership between the city and the Jones School.

Resolution passes with flying colors

The Student-Administration Relations Resolution, known by some as the "KTRU Resolution" gained the approval of the Student Association at their weekly meeting last Monday. During that meeting, the members of the SA called for a motion to vote via roll call on the resolution, and after some debate, it passed unanimously.Two weeks ago, one of KTRU's music directors, Kevin Bush, composed the resolution and introduced it to the SA after learning about the university's decision to sell KTRU's broadcasting tower, license and frequency to KUHF. According to Bush, a Duncan College junior, the resolution aims to safeguard and maintain the integrity of student organizations in the future. It said that the Student Association disapproved of KTRU being sold without the student consultation and called for a written commitment from the administration that the secretive procedure would not become a precedent for other student organizations.

Resolution considered

The members of the Student Association, decked out in "BRO-wear," gathered in the Farnsworth Pavilion Sept. 6 for smoothies, backslaps and something more serious: discussion of the Student-Administration Relations Resolution.This resolution was introduced at the Aug. 30 SA meeting by Duncan College junior Kevin Bush and is sponsored by SA President Selim Sheikh. The purpose of the proposition is enumerated at the beginning of the document: "To Disapprove of the Secretive Process Employed During the Sale of KTRU-FM; To Call for a Collaborative Dialogue Between Student Stakeholders and the Rice Administration."

Rice named 'Great College to Work for'

Rice has made the Honor Roll for the second year in a row in the Chronicle of Higher Education's "Great Colleges to Work For" national survey. This annual assessment, started in 2008, examined 275 colleges this year for 12 "core attributes of a great academic workplace." Of those 275 institutions, Rice not only made the cut as one of 97 "Great Colleges to Work For"; it placed on the Honor Roll, a privilege awarded to only 39 colleges that have demonstrated excellence in the most categories. Specifically, Rice was commended in the categories of Professional/Career-Development Programs; Teaching Environment; Compensation and Benefits; Facilities, Workplaces, & Securities; Job Satisfaction; Work-Life Balance; Supervisor or Department Chair Relationship and Respect and Appreciation.

Online only: This week's Power Rankings

1. New Orleans Saints (7-0). Next time, just kneel the ball out, please. Other than that, they're simply an unstoppable pass game meets an unstoppable run game meets a stingy defense.2. Indianapolis Colts (7-0). Yeah the game was close, but the San Francisco 49ers are underrated. Peyton will right the ship again. And Anthony Gonzalez is close to coming back.

Serveries offer better options

Week 6 NFL Power Rankings

1. New Orleans Saints. Embarrassed the New York Giants last week, ravaging the dreams of both Eli Manning and Fred Carbone. It was a great weekend for Cowboy fans.2. Minnesota Vikings. The Ravens had not lost three games in a row for years. Too bad. Classic Brett Favre and soon to be classic Adrian Peterson. However, the defense has got to play the whole game.

A Word With Your Wardrobe: Backstage at the Simon Malls fashion show

Cleaning staff starts year shorthanded

Jose Camacho, a Housing and Dining staff member, wipes down a table, beginning the cleaning routine in the commons of Hanszen College. Camacho is part of a staff whose work has increased without a pay raise.