Leigh Robertson

In July, Furman hired a new Director of University Police with prior experience working in a university setting to replace longtime director Bob Miller, who retired at the end of June.

The Furman 2012-2013 academic year has seen some difficulties with professor absences. Many students have shared the concern that, because of a lack of professors, they would not be able to take the classes they wish to take in the upcoming fall semester. The question of whether this has been due to an increase in teachers taking sabbatical or simply taking a personal leave of absence has risen.

Furman has acknowledged new advances in technology. However, there have been some questions as to how online courses could be developed for students in the future. Sociology professor, Ken Kolb, the head of the Computing Committee, said that the committee is considering several ideas and has taken steps to explore the world of online education at Furman University.

With a new wave of students every year, the problem of housing both the newcomers and current residents always comes up. Furman is an institution that requires on campus living all four years of attendance. Ron Thompson, Director of Housing and Residence Life sent an email to students announcing the new housing lottery adjustments.

Many students starting off the new semester are slowly beginning to realize that the little number indicating their printing balance at the top right corner of their computer screen has decreased significantly. What once was an unlimited supply of ink and paper now has 500-page restriction.

While this is already a university that takes part in composting and recycling, an upcoming event called Recyclemania encourages Furman students to really crack down on getting those recyclables where they need to be.