<br>Blazes keep students out of class

Wild fires in Western states have some students postponing their education. Fee and Admission deadlines have been extended to accommodate students who are needed to fight the blazes.

At the request of the Governor Dirk Kempthorne, Boise State University and the other Idaho colleges and universities have extended academic deadlines for late admission, registration, and fee payment for firefighters. Admissions and fee deadlines for students who can present proof of employment as firefighters will be extended through Sept 21.

In a mass e-mail sent to faculty, Provost Daryl Jones wrote, “We have emphasized to these students the importance of returning to campus as soon as possible and that they will need to work with their professors to make up missed work and to catch up in class. We have stressed that class work will not be waived and that in some cases it may be extremely difficult for them to make up missed work.”

Barbara Fortin, assistant dean of enrollment services said it’s difficult to estimate how many students will enroll late or not enroll at all. “Across campus, we’re going to be as accommodating as possible,” she said

Administrators anticipate that very few firefighters will take advantage of this offer. They expect most firefighters will not enroll this semester and remain on the fire lines through October and possibly into November.

“In view of firefighters’ critical role in protecting the natural resources and beauty of Idaho and the West, I am requesting that faculty and staff work closely with these students . . . I thank you in advance for your efforts in this regard,” Jones wrote.

The enrollment office asked firefighters or their families to call Boise State at 426-2384 to notify the University of their plans.

Arbiter Staff Report

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