THE liTIS1rAlk February 1, 1983
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Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Vol. 81, No. 32
Senate seeks extension of book selling period by Tonia Sykes Two resolutions were introduced in Student Senate meeting Monday, according to Student Senate President Joe McCourry. Resolution 83-106 asks for an extension of the textbook buyback period. This extension would include not only the last two weeks of the semester in which the books are used, but also the first week of the following semester. The Senate's contention is the time period at the end of the semester is not sufficient to meet the circumstances of all students, McCourry said. "Since some exams are not scheduled until the last day of the semester, the student needs the book. After the exam, the lines are long, the students need to get moved out of the dorm and, in many cases, the students need to get to work. "The added week at the beginning of the new semester would alleviate the end-of-semester rush," he explained. The second resolution, 83-107, asks for a correction of a discrepancy between the by-laws and the Constitution for determining the outcome of officer elections. The by-laws stipulate the outcome of an election is to be determined by a plurality (a number of votes cast for a candidate in a contest of more than two candidates that is greater than the number cast for any other candidate but not more than half the total votes cast). The Constitution stipulates the outcome of an election is to be determined by a majority (a number greater than half of the total votes cast). Resolution 83-107 would amend the Constitution to stipulate the outcome of an election to be determined by a plurality, thereby bringing the by-laws and the Constitution into agreement. "A plurality determination will eliminate the necessity of a runoff election like we've experienced in the past," McCourry said. Both of these resolutions will be considered in committee this week and will be voted on at Student Senate meeting on Monday, he said. Two other resolutions, 83-101 and 83-103, were also introduced in Monday's meeting. However, since the resolutions involved ex-
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penditures for maps and brochures, respectively, both failed to pass. "The Student Senate checked around and found that these materials were being adequately supplied as needed by other departments on campus. "Because of budget cutbacks, we are giving greater consideration to any resolution which requires expenditure of funds," McCourry said. In addition to Student Senate business, McCourry related that he was contacted by Jeff Beaver, assistant to OSU's student president, on Monday concerning a petition protest of Southwestern Bell's proposed 100 percent increase in basic monthly rates and the institution of a 25 cent charge per call for more than three directory assisted calls per month. The primary motivation for the protest is the additional 25 cent charge for directory assisted calls which, according to McCourry, discriminates directly against students. Since most campuses are closed during semester breaks, students must have phone service disconnected at the end of the semester and then reconnected at the beginning of the new semester. In many instances, students are not able to get their previous numbers. Since Bell's directory is updated annually, these new numbers are available only through directory assistance, McCourry said. OSU plans to mail petitions to all universities across Oklahoma to obtain signatures in protest of the proposed changes. Student senators from each university campus will circulate the petitions and return them to OSU. The signed petitions will be delivered by an OSU delegation to the Southwestern Bell meeting tentatively set for July. Other business on the Senate agenda included the appointment of Don Tucker as a new senator. "The election of University Leaders on Campus will be held on Feb. 9. Candidates and details concerning this election will appear in The Vista on Thursday, Feb. 3. If anyone has any questions concerning any aspect of this election, please direct inquiries to Dr. Richard Mitchell, vice president for Student Services, or to the Student Senate," McCourry said.
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In this issue... Vocal music major achieves goal. . .pg 3 Indian health scholarships available. . .pg 4 Placement office works for students. . .pg 5 Grading system examined. . .pg 6 Can grapplers win NAIA crown?. . .pg 7 Varsity, intramural results. . .pg 8
Vista Photos
Afternoon showers cause student to pick up a copy of The Vista for other reasons than reading. Janet Cunningham fright) dashes under a leaking, deteriorating basement ceiling in the Communications Building.
by Glenda Jackson
Activity funds increase (Amounts in thousands)
300
Activity budget gets boost of 33 percent Central State University Student Activity Budget for 1982-83 increased 33 percent overall from last year's budget, according to a study released by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The increase was the largest of all universities in the state as the budget rose to $812,440 for 1982-83 from $607,118 in 1981-82. The Regents categorize expenditures under these headings: Administrative Salaries and Benefits, Student Newspaper, Student Yearbook, Athletic Tickets and Events, Student Health Service, Scholarships, Bonded Debt Service and Other Expenditures. Student activity funds budgeted for the current year range from highs of $1,550,000 at the University of Oklahoma and $1,298,012 at Oklahoma State University to $18,167 at the Oklahoma College of Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, and $13,300 at Sayre Junior College.
1- Entertainment
250
2-Yearbook
3-Educational 200 4-Scholarships
5-Athletic, Tickets, Events
150
100
50
82 83
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