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THE MEANING
OF "MERGER"
The University of Omaha
�The University of Omaha
FACT SHEET FOR A
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MERGER
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The Board of Regents of the University of Omaha and the Board of Regents
of the University of Nebraska have jointly agreed in principle on a "merger"
of the two institutions.
WHY?
Why is the University of Omaha, after 59 years as an "independent" institu tion of higher e ducation, a party to such action? There are three reasons:
1. The future of the University of Omaha faces serious financial difficulties.
A survey of the avenues of fiscal relief shows these possibilities:
a. State aid for operational funds and capital improvements
b. Private foundation grants and gifts
c. Additional increases in student tuition and fees
State aid appears to be the only feasible solution. The establishment of
a foundation is a long-range operation and time is of the essence for the
Univers ity. An increase in tuition (now $18 per credit hour for residents
and $28 per credit hour for non-residents) will continue to price more
students out of an opportunity for a college education - -600 were lost
following an increase in 1966- -and further, a tuition increase would
negate the basic purpose of the University which is to provide a quality
education at a reasonable cost.
2. The patrons of the University of Omaha in two recent elections have
strongly indicated that they believe they cannot afford increased tax sup port for the University. A recent survey indicated that almost 80 per
cent voted against the mill levy increase because taxes were too high,
and 70 per cent in the same survey indicated that Omaha University
should be state supported.
3. There is a need for coordinated cooperation in higher education in
Nebraska. Such a move between the two large universities in the state
can be the keystone of such cooperation and lead to statewide coordina tion in many other areas.
Before committing the University of Omaha to a course of "merger" with
the University of Nebraska, the Omaha Board of Regents investigated
several possible "types" of state aid:
1. The formation of a State University of Omaha. This would require a
constitutional amendment which could be voted upon, at the earliest,
in 1968, and such a plan would probably not be in operation before
1971. The Regents feel the University cannot sustain its quality programs that long while waiting for financial help.
2. The inclusion of the University of Omaha in a bill which \\Ould provide aid to junior colleges and municipal universities on a per student
basis - -plus direct legislative appropriations to the University of
operating and improvement funds. The latter part of this proposal is
thought to be illegal. The first part would provide the University
between $500,000 and 750,000 in each of the next two years. This would
m eet the normal growth needs of the first year, but the need is com pounded and such a provision would be only a "halfway" measure in the
!3econd year. And the present problem would still exist.
3. The "merger" with the University of Nebraska.
THE PRINCIPLES OF THE MERGER PROVIDE:
1. Re asonable academic and administrative autonomy for the University
of Omaha.
2. The present college and departmental structure of the University of
Omaha will be retained.
3. The members of the University of Omaha faculty will hold the rank,
tenure and benefits held at the time the "merger" is official.
4. The faculties of both universities will be accorded the same rights
and privileges.
5. A common governing board will be the umbrella of both universities.
6. Approval must be given by the voters of the City of Omaha.
THE BENEFITS OF THE "MERGER" ARE MANY:
1. Financial - - Funds for the operation and capital expansion of the
University of Omaha would be appropriated by the State Legislature.
2. Student - - Reduced tuition for all Nebraska students. The tuition
rates for both universities would be the same. At the present time,
a resident student who carries 15 hours at the University of Omaha
is charged $270 plus fees while the student at the University of
Nebraska who is a Nebraska resident and who is carrying 12 or
more hours pays a blanket fee of $167 a semester. A Nebraska
student who doe s not live in Omaha and who carries 15 hours at
the University of Omaha is charged $420 per semester.
3. Taxpayer - -Such an agreement will prevent costly duplication and
competition in expensive higher education. The taxpayer will be
able to provide more education for more Nebraskans through his
tax dollar.
4. The Universities - -The two universities will be able to use facilities pooled on both campuses and to share knowledge and spe cialties and will be able to use fully the communities in which they
are located as "classrooms".
5. Nebraska - - The state will have an expanded educational horizon
through coordinated cooperation of educational programs. More
Nebraskans will be able to pursue a college education - -a benefit of
financial, cultural, and environmental import to the state.
�Twomthirds of Bills Stumble
On Long Trail to Governor
How does a bill become a the Legisl~ture, it is . read ichecks the general language,
law in Nebraska?
aloud by title only. I~ 1s then spelling, .punctuation and the
That question is asked referred to a committee by J'k
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alize their 49 slate legislators Speaker and chairman of th~
The committee then reports
wit! be faced with the task of Committee on Committees the bill to select file where
ruling on perhaps one thou- \Vorking as a team.
it is debated. If it survives
sand bills before the 1967
The standing committee again, it is returned to the
Legislature adjourns.
conducts a p u b 1i c hearing, Enrollment and R~v_iew ComIf the experience of past then votes in executive ses- mittee for final ed1t111g.
sessions can be used as a sion on whether to report the
Th.e n it is placed on final
guide, Jess than one-third of bill to general file, actually reading - where the vote is
the bills will become law.
the floor of the Legislature, taken which d e term in es
Those that do will have or . to indefinitely postpone whether it will actually be-i
traversed a long, tortuous action, tantamount to killing come law.
course. At the end of the ~he bill_. Only a majority vote
Twenty-five votes are needprocess SQme will have been is require_d to p!ace the bill on ed to become law. The measamended to the point of hav- general file.
ure, if s i g n e d by the Goving little resemblance to the
Reporters _m a Y be present ernor, takes effect 90 d a y s
original proposal.
but are confrned by the rules after the Legislature adDuring the first 20 work- ?f the Legislature to publish- journs.
ing days of the session a bill mg only_ the vote count.
If the Governor vetoes the
may be introduced by any
Occasion~lly, a se:iator will bill, the Legislature may by f
senator. After the deadline, it announc~ his committee vote three-fifths vote pass it over
is necessary for a standing for publication.
his objections.
committee to place a piece of . The· bil.l may be a1.nended
Th at process can be has- ·
proposed legislation before the I bm committee or dunng de- tened by attachina the "enier
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s~na te. An a It erna t·1ve 1s f or I ate on the floor.
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tne. Governor to request the · If· the measure survives its 33 a ff'nma t·1ve votes. This
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When a new bill reaches vanced to the Enrollment and become law as soon as the
Hugo Srb, veteran clerk of Rev j·e w Committee which Governor signs it.
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Reprinted from the
Omaha World Herald
�Nebraska Legislators
Your support of the merger proposal. Write your state senators
of your endorsement of the merger of the University of Omaha
and the University of Nebraska. c/o State Legislature, State Capitol
Building, Lincoln, Nebraska 68509
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Mrs. Calista C. Hughes
Rick Budd
Dale L. Payne
Henry F. Pedersen, Jr.
Eugene T. Mahoney
Harold T. Moylan
William R. Skarda, Jr.
C. F. (Pat) Moulton
Sam Klaver
Clifton B. Batchelder
Edward R. Danner
Richard F. Proud
George Syas
Miss Florence Reynolds
Ross H. Rasmussen
C. W. Holmquist
Elmer Wallwey
W.H. Hasebroock
J. W. Burbach
Bill K. Bloom
S.H. Brauer, Sr.
Herb Nore
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Fred W. Carstens
Arnold Ruhnke
Eric Rasmussen
Richard D. Marvel
Maurice A. Kremer
Donald Elrod
Leslie Robinson
Richard L. Ely
Lester Harsh
Albert A. Kjar
William Wylie
Rudolf C. Kokes
J. James Waldron
Elvin Adamson
Ramey C. Whitney
Glenn Viehmeyer
Harold D. Simpson
George H. Fleming
Terry Carpenter
George C. Gerdes
Members of the Legislature's Education Committee: Senators
Lester Harsh, chairman; Arnold Ruhnke, William F. Swanson,
Donald Elrod, Miss Florence Reynolds, Ros::; H. Rasmussen,
George Syas, Rudolf C. Kokes.
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Trifold brochure from the University of Omaha on "The Meaning of 'Merger,'" printed and distributed in advance of the O.U. merger with the Unviersity of Nebraska system. The front of the brochure features the image of the O.U. Arts and Sciences Building, the back features a list of Nebraska state legislators, and the interior flap reprints a January 29, 1967, article from the Omaha World-Herald, "Two-thirds of Bills Stumble On Long Trail to Governor." When unfolded, the interior of the brochure presents a long "fact sheet for a 'merger,'" outlining the reasons, principles, and benefits of the merger. This brochure was originally printed on many different colors of paper.
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For A Better Omaha
on
Dec. 12th
All Ballots 1 thru 6
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NO INCREASE
IN TAXES
�Ballot No. I
Merger of Omaha
University with the
University of Nebraska
A ''Yes'' Vote Will:
• Reduce the .
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by!~
levy
2!!
property
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• Assure the financial future of Omaha U.
• Reduce tuition for Omaha students.
• Provide for the growth of Omaha U. to meet
the growing needs of Omaha's and Nebraska's young people.
• Create an improved educational atmosphere
so necessary for attracting new industries to
Omaha.
NO INCREASE
�Ballot No. 2
Bonds for New Police
Headquarters and
Fire Training Facilities
A ''Yes'' Vote Will:
• Provide for a new Police Headquarters
to replace the old building at 11th and
Dodge.
The old building, built in 1921, is in dangerous condition-has actually been condemned-and cannot be renovated. It is
too small to handle today's needs.
• Provide facilities for more effective law
enforcement.
• • • •
• Save lives and property thru adequate
training of firemen.
• Result in fire insurance rate benefits
for Omaha citizens.
�Ballot No. 3
Charter Amendment to
Provide Additional Policemen
& Equipment for Public Safety
A ''Yes''
----- Vote
Will:
• Provide for 100 additional policemen
necessary for public safety.
• Bring Omaha's ratio of policemen closer to the national average.
Present ratio:
Omaha-1.4 police per 1000 population.
National Average-2.7 police per 1000
population.
• Help reduce the alarming increase in
serious crime in Omaha - 66% increase over 1960.
• Make Omaha more attractive to new
industry which is needed to provide
jobs.
• Make Omaha's streets safer for our
families and children.
NO INCREASE
�Ballot No. 4
Bonds for Street & Highway
Construction & Improvements
to Meet Critical Needs
A ''Yes'' Vote Will:
• Provide for many construction and improvement programs, including:
Abbott Drive from Florence Boulevard and Read
to 20th Street and Carter Boulevard
Ames Avenue from 52nd to 40th
Jackson from 15th to 17th
Pacific from 74th to 90th
60th from Northwest Radial to Ames Avenue
84th from 1-80 to West Center Road
28th and Dodge Interchange
North Freeway from California to Cuming
North Freeway from Cuming to Hamilton
West Freeway from 30th to 31st Street
Miscellaneous street improvements
• Permit the city to take advantage of Federal
matching funds which are becoming available. Otherwise Omaha taxpayers will eventually pay the entire cost.
• Reduce traffic congestion and make driving
safer.
�Ballot No. 5
Bonds for Park and
Recreational Facilities 1968 Program
A ''Yes'' Vote Will:
• Provide for acquisition and development of
parks and recreational facilities to benefit
Omahans in 100 different locations throughout the city.
• Make available substantial State and Federal
money, on a matching basis.
• Provide for acquisitions and improvements in
these locations:
Benson Park, Fontenelle Park, 30 different
schools, 50th and "C", South Omaha, Dodge
Park-North Omaha, Hanscom Park, West Omaha, 37th and "P", Christie Heights, Spring Lake
Park, Roberts Park, Kountze Park, Pipal Park,
Dewey Park, 84th and Grover, 105th and Hascall,
Miller, Elmwood, and Forrtenelle Parks, improvements for family use at approximately 25 of our
present parks throughout the city.
• Provide 3 new swimming pools-Hitchcock
Park in South Omaha, Near North area and
West Omaha.
• Provide for construction of a City-Wide Garden Center available to all citizens.
• Provide for family park and recreation area
in Dodge Park in North Omaha.
NO INCREASE
�Ballot No. 6
Bonds for Sewer Construction
and Improvements 1968 Program
A
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''Yes'' Vote Will:
• Provide storm and flood relief sewer programs classified "urgent" for a long time.
• Eliminate chronic basement and street flooding.
• Benefit all areas of the city-
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17th and Ames Avenue flood relief sewer
26th and "Y" Street to 30th Street and Upland
Parknay flood relief sewer
Fort Street flood relief sewer, 24th to 27th
29th Street flood relief sewer, Fort to 440 feet
north
Fort Street flood relief sewer, 29th to alley west
Storm sewer east of 90th Street between Biondo
and Cass
Deer Park Boulevard-I-SO area sewers
Storm sewers for paving and flood control
• Prevent more costly construction and repair
in the future.
�How Can We Do AH
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This With No lncreas;
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in Taxes?
When you vote "YES" on all ballots 1 thru
6 on December 12th, you will be voting
for progress for Omaha - with no increase in taxes. Ballot No. l, proposing
the merger of Omaha U. and the University of Nebraska, will result in a 2 mill tax
decrease for Omaha taxpayers. This will
more than offset the 1112 mill increase to .
pay for the additional policemen pro- ,
posed by Ballot No. 3. The money to pay
for the 4 bond issues will become available, as needed, thru the retirement of
existing bonds.
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VOTE "YES"
For A Better Omaha
on Dec. 12th
All Ballots 1 thru 6
This Fact Sheet Paid for by the Citizens Committee
Richard W. Johnson, Chmn.
216 Aquila Court Bldg.
Mrs. George A. Menshik, Secy.
5431 South 24th St.
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Vote Yes for a better Omaha brochure
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Eight-page booklet, 4" x 7.5", printed with blue text on white paper, detailing all six measures which were to be decided in the December 12, 1967, special election in the City of Omaha. The six ballot issues, in order, were merger of Omaha University with the University of Nebraska, bonds for new police headquarters and fire training facilities, charter amendment to provide additional policemen and equipment, bonds for street and highway construction and improvements, bonds for park and recreational facilities, and bonds for sewer construction and improvement. The brochure encourages a "yes" vote on all six measures, suggesting that collectively, the net result would not increase taxes. The brochure argues that the O.U.-N.U. merger would result in enough tax savings to completely offset the cost of the additional police officers and equipment. The brochure was funded by the Citizens Committee.
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University Archives File Cabinet Collection (University of Nebraska at Omaha Records), UNIVERSITY HISTORY--Merger--Election Information
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1967
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