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Vol. 85, No. 36
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Thursday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
New tuition increase proposal spurs students', administrators' opinions By Deborah Bryner and Shannon Blockcolski The tuition increase proposal presented to the legislature by Gov. Henry Bellmon is part of a total budget plan to help decrease a projected $348 million downturn, according to CSU President Dr. Bill Lillard. When the State Equilization Board met in February, it estimated Oklahoma will have an additional $22 million available for appropriation next fiscal year under a new revenue forecast, but will still lack $348 million to match the year's budget. The increase is due principally to a recent rise in oil prices.
Tuition proposal revised Bellmon has reworked the details of his proposal to increase tuition in Oklahoma's higher education institutions. The latest proposal calls for tuition in comprehensive research universities to increase 32 percent, the regional and senior colleges to
rise 27 percent and the junior colleges to increase to 24 percent of the cost of instruction. The increases amount to an average of $150 per semester per student and will generate $31.3 million in revenues, Bellmon said. The total impact of these modified proposals is to produce an increase of $34.6 million for higher education, $25.4 million remains to be funded from state appropriations, Bellmon said. "As we discovered last week, Oklahoma's revenues are in flux. We are not yet certain where the additional funds will be found, but we are confident that this reduction in the amount of tuition increases can be fitted into the budget during the legislative process," Bellmon said.
Lillard discusses increase Lillard said he feels CSU is looking more toward a 10 to 15 percent increase, which would cost approximately $30 more a tri
semester for a full-time resident student. Lillard said the extra money may keep the university from receiving further serious cutbacks, as well as help get some relief in additional classroom space. "This (the space) is the university's number one priority," he said. When the tuition increases, Lillard said, the state student loans are increased.
Change to hurt enrollment Dr. Dudley Ryan, vicepresident of student services, said if the increase is passed there could be a slight reduction of enrollment of full-time and outof-state students. Ryan said he also feels the increase could hurt scholarship recipients. "Despite the increase, I believe that it would be reasonable as compared to other states. Currently Oklahoma is only above New Mexico in tuition in the region," Ryan said. "I feel that a gradual increase would be better."
Ryan also said the increase would keep the university from receiving cutbacks, and more courses may be added. The increase also would help pay for teachers and paperwork, he said. Allison Chody, a CSU student from Oklahoma City, said she feels the increase would be harder on the working students with families. "I believe if the increase passes, more people will be working more jobs, which will mean added pressure, burnout and overload," she said. Students will be taking fewer classes, Chody said, and putting off graduation longer. She said she thinks students may go to other schools out-of-state if the cost of education rises to the same level. Chody also said the extra revenue received through tuition increases would probably go to the faculty before it would go to campus or curriculum improvement. "I'm glad I am graduating this semester, because if I had to continue I wouldn't be able to afford the increase," Chody said.
SA opposes tuition hike Nelaine Greenwalt, speaker of the Student Association, said the increase would hurt CSU less than those compared to other universities. Greenwalt said she feels the proposed increase may hurt other universities so much as to cause some students to decide to attend CSU because of lower tuition rates. "Enrollment could slightly increase if the proposal passes," Greenwalt said. However, she said the 18 to 20-year-old full-time student could be hurt, especially those in campus housing. Greenwalt said some students might not be able to afford both. "The Student Association's official stance is against the increase," she said. "An increase was supported in 1985-86 to bring the students closer in line with the 25 percent cost of education goal. However, this was where the Student Association drew the line." Greenwalt added whether or not the added money would help the university would depend on how the money was managed.
Publishing company selects yearbook for design samples
Photographic Services: Darrin Presley
Intramural basketball players struggle to stop a jump shot during one of the games played Sunday in Wantland Hall. More than 400 students have entered a total of 24 teams to compete in four different leagues.
By Shannon Blockcolski The 1987 Bronze Book was selected by Taylor Publishing Company to use as a sample yearbook because it "looks much, much different from the Bronze Books in the past," said Tom Quaid, Taylor representative. The Bronze Book will be distributed to sales representatives across the nation for display. "It is quite an honor," Quaid said. Jane Meese, editor in chief of The Bronze Book, said the yearbook was chosen on the basis of the 140 pages already turned into the company. "This year, the layouts are different, we are striving for a consistent theme throughout the yearbook and giving each section an individual look," she said. "A lot of progressive things are being done in design of yearbooks, so we tried to incorporate as many current designs as possible." The theme for the yearbook is "Essence of '87: What Makes
CSU the University That It is." Meese said the yearbook does not look anything like any of the previous Bronze Books. "The cover is much different, we tried to go for a really clean look," she said. "We also followed the basic layout principles, using a dominant photo on almost every page." The Bronze Book will be handed out to the students the last week in April, barring unforseen difficulties, Meese said. "The pages have to be at the plant by Feb. 25, so even though we try to cover as many campus events as possible, with a late February deadline we can't get everything in," she said. The '87 Bronze Book began the year with a new staff, Meese, a senior; Kellie Conner, freshman, performing arts and faculty and administration editor; Debbie Descher, junior, sports editor; Jo Lynn McClellan, senior, people and honors editor; and Leah Tennison, freshman, organizations
editor, and a new advisor, Samuel Sackett. "We really had our work cut out for us at the beginning of the year, but everything has come together quite nicely," Meese said. "The book shows there was a good overall effort on the part of the staff. "At the beginning, there was some speculation that with the new staff and advisor we might not be able to get the yearbook out. I think the book will be an overall representation of the long hours, hard work and creative talents of the staff."
Correction In the Feb. 17 issue of The Vista, under the story "Article on election incorrect, 6 chosen as campus leaders," Kelly Queri was incorrectly listed as president of Delta Zeta. Queri is an elementary education major and president of the University Center Activities Board. The Vista editor apologizes for this error.