TH E ~ZSTg Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
February 14, 1984
Vol. 82, No. 36
Summer school future looking 'much better' By Traci Baucom Associate Editor Until early last week, CSU administration was up in the air concerning the actual amount of state budget cuts affecting CSU, according to Larry Williams, vice president for administration. The figure they had been working with was a 10 percent across the board decrease in the fiscal year 83-84 budget. Last week, the Oklahoma Regents for Higher Education notified the administration the cuts would entail $1.6 million or just under 7.2 percent. This could mean a brighter future for summer school, according to Williams. "Should there be no more cuts, other than the 7.2 percent and if revenue collections don't fall again, we are hoping, with the budget reductions already in place—supplies, materials, travel, wages and unfilled positions, for some relief for summer school," Williams said. "Again, the prime emphasis for a university is to offer as many course selections as is possible. Where we were looking at a 50 percent reduction in summer school offerings, we can now hope for some very slight improvement in that figure." If all departments have managed their money properly and no other unforeseen cuts materialize, then CSU may be able to put more money into summer school operation, Williams said. "We'll make a decision on that just as soon as we can," Williams said. He said CSU should have a little better feel for what might happen with summer school around the end of the third quarter which is March 31. See Budget on page 3
Vista photo by Daniel Smith
Student nurse Nikki Arnett, left, takes Charli Kinzie's blood pressure at the CSU student nurse
association's campus-wide blood pressure screening held Monday in the Liberal Arts and business buildings. "We had such a good response from the faculty screening last semester, that we decided to have a student screening this semester," said Nancy Dessy, president of the CSU student nurse association. "The deans of the different schools have been enthusiastic and helpful in setting up the screening." For night students, the student nurses are setting up a screening table 6-9 p.m. Monday in the CSU library. The nurses will also be passing out pamphlets from the American Heart Association which is providing equipment for the screening.
Consolidation being considered
Perry wants feedback on changes
By MaryGaye Franklin Assoicate Editor A communication has been sent to the deans of all the schools on campus asking them to consider two types of changes in their schools, according to Dr. James Perry, vice president of academic affairs, who sent the memo. These changes would involve changing the name of the individual schools by substituting the word college for school. The other change under consideration would be the consolidation or division of some departments and the movement of departments from one school to another. "No decision has been made on the issues of possible consolidations, expansions or movement of departments," Perry said. "I have asked the deans to discuss these issues with their faculty members and allow time for appropriate feedback. "I then asked them to enumerate the options that we might have. "In no way, shape, matter or form will any change in title or
departmental structure impact on any academic program, schedule of course offering or any major for any student," Perry said. "The changes are managerial only." On the issue of name change from school to college Perry said, "My assumption is that the simple transfer of the word college for school would suffice. "At the same time I think it would be foolish if we don't ask the chairpersons and deans if an alternative title might not be appropriate and as a courtesy to them we will considered the alternative. "CSU has gone through various stages of evolution and we are no longer a small college and the word school is typically associated with a small college," Perry said. "We are not only a university we are a multi-faceted university." Consolidation of departments is being looked at mostly in the school of liberal arts, Perry said. These changes would involve: combining history and geography into one department and con-
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solidating philosophy, humanities • and foreign languages. "We are also considering moving economic to the school of business," Perry said. The division of departments would come with the split of mathematics and computer science into separate departments. "Right now there are 14 departments in liberal arts, some are extremely small and it would be managerially more efficent to combine some of the departments yet not touching the academic programs at all."
According to Perry the changes being considered in the liberal arts department are changes that to his knowledge have been discussed by members of liberal arts for a number of years now. "The information that I have is that these are changes that the faculty of LA has suggested in the past," Perry said. "I assume they know the basis for making these recommendations in the past so why not start there. "As to what options they come up with I am completely open to any suggestions. We are not trying to jam through some sort of reorganization."
According to Dr. Frank Finney, dean of liberal arts, "All the changes make good sense and I think they will help improve the adminstrative structure of the school." "We are not just looking for managerial efficency," Perry said. "We are also looking for likely combinations that would make academic sense." Dr. Mildred Lyons, chairman of foreign language, has made some objections to the consolidation of foreign language with humanities and philosophy. "We don't have anything in common with philosophy and See Reorganization on page 3
Valentine's Day celebrated By Price Oswalt As the arrows of Cupid begin to fly today, millions of lovers all around the world will send flowers, chocolates and greeting cards in celebration of what is generally regarded as "lover's day." Around the university community, Valentine's Day will be celebrated in many ways by Central State University students. The Wesley Foundation took orders for heart shaped cakes with messages on them. The Association of Women Students sponsors an annual fund raising drive for the American Heart Association. "Each organization that wishes to participate in the fund drive can nominate a girl up for Queen of Hearts," said Deanna Land, associate dean of students. "The candidate that raises the most money will be crowned Queen of Hearts at a special Valentine's Day dance tonight. The dance is co-sponsored by the Residence Hall Association and the University Center Activities Board. It begins at 8 p.m. in the University Center Ballroom, is open to the public and free.
This year's candidates for Queen of Hearts are Karen Bentley, Alpha Gamma Delta; Suzie Goddard, Delta Zeta; Kathy O'Donnell, Sigma Kappa; Susan Stangl, Murdaugh Hall; Laurie Unruh, East Hall and LaDonna Workman, West Hall. The annual event raises some $2,000 from the CSU community, according to Land. Anyone interested in donating funds to the Heart Association may contact the sorority houses, the dormitories, the candidates, or Land's office, AD 213. All donations are tax deductable. "Receipts will be given to all donors and checks should be made out to American Heart Association," said Land. The University Center will sponsor the annual Valentine's dinner in the Redbud room from 6:30 p.m. to 7:15 p.m. tonight. Diners will enjoy the music of a strolling violinist, and the menu will include rib eye steak, crab legs and assorted salads and deserts. A full seven-course meal will be served for $13.95 per person. Tickets must be purchased in advance from The Corner or The Redbud Room in the University Center. Seating capacity is 175.