University of Central Oklahoma
WORLD New York Times names new chief NEW YORK (AP) — Russell 1'. Lewis has been appointed president and general manager of The New York Times, Publisher Arthur Sulzberger Jr. has announced. Lewis, 45, succeeds Lance R. Primis, who was named president and chief operating officer of the newspaper's parent company, The New York Times Co., in September. In his new position, Lewis will be responsible for the newspaper's business activities. His most recent position was executive vice presi dent and deputy general manager.
'Sin tax' may fund health care program WASHINGTON (AP) — The Clinton administration is considering whether to propose higher taxes on tobacco and alcohol to finance a national health-care program, Treasury Secretary Lloyd Bentsen says. Sen. Judd Gregg, R-N.H., wanted to know how much of a tax increase would be required, noting a published report put the cost as high as $90 billion. "I don't know where that number comes from," Bentsen added, refusing to acknowledge that a tax increase would be necessary. A task force headed by Hillary Rodham Clinton is expected to propose a national health plan to the administration later this year.
Ophthamologists don't see eye to eye with optometrists OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A bill that would ban optometrists from doing laser surgery on eyes has been held over for an interim study, rather than being sent on to a Senate vote. Senate Bill 103 had caused a flurry of controversy in Oklahoma medical circles, pitting ophthalmologists — who are medical doctors — against optometrists — who are not. Dr. Roland A. Walters, an ophthalmologist, said Oklahoma is the only state in the nation to allow optometrists to use lasers in eye surgery and one of three states to permit them to use therapeutic drugs. See World Wrap, page 8
TUESDAY February 23, 1993
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Club sponsors president-for-a-day contest Nigh will attend student's classes, take notes By Tim Linville Staff Writer
Have you ever wondered what it would be like to be the president of a university? Have you wondered what it would be like to sit in a big office all day and drink coffee? You could find out if you win the "President for a Day" contest
sponsored by the University of Central Oklahoma's Home Economics Club. "The student will become the president for a thy and President Nigh will become the student. He'll go to the student's classes, take notes, and go to work for the student," said Jennifer Darter, publicity chairperson of the Home Economics Club. Tickets for the drawing, that takes place March 3 in the Presidents Room of
UCO's University Center, can be purchased for $1 from members of the Home Economics Club. "It's just for fun and the winner will have no real duties," said Peter Regan, administrative aide to President Nigh. "They can ask me to get coffee once in a while, but other than that they can jump in a lake," Regan said. President Nigh was really nice and willing to help, Darter said.
Budget cuts won't affect UCO much, official says By Tim Linville Staff Writer
The budget cuts proposed by Governor David Walters shouldn't affect the University of Central Oklahoma that much next year, said Joyce Mounce, vice president of administration at UCO. Walters requested a 9 percent cut in appropriations to public colleges and universities earlier this year. The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education recently unveiled a plan to deal with the budget cuts by raising tuition at Oklahoma's colleges and universities each of the next seven years. The plan would bring the student's share of educational costs to 33 percent by the year 2000. Oklahoma students currently pay 23 percent of these costs. "UCO is in really good shape because we held on to our $730,258 one-time allocation from last year," Mounce said. "We also held on to most of our reserve funds." "Next year we may have no increase in our budget, which means we won't be able to broaden any programs, but hopefully we won't have to make any cuts," she said. "As I've listened to the administration,
The UCO Jazz Ensemble performs night. Their next concert will be at a concert in Mitchell Hall. The 8 p.m. on April 6 in the Pegasus concert was performed Tuesday Theater. (Photo by Wes Hale)
I understand that it shouldn't effect us in 93-94. The year after that we might see larger classes and fewer sections," said Dr. Kenneth Elsner, dean of the College of Education. "We may not employee as many part-time faculty as we do now." "Budget cuts are always hard, especially on departments that are so dependent on supplies," said Dr. Thieron Harrison, chair of the biology department. Harrison didn't know to what extent the cuts would effect UCO. "I know the university will do all it
can, so we'll just have to wait and see, - he said. "Cuts could make it more difficult to conduct business, but we'll find ways to manage," said Mike Metzger, chair of UCO's economics department. "If we have to make cuts they'll probably come from travel expenses," said Metzger." The students. shouldn't suffer much." "Student activities shouldn't be effected because we're funded by student fees," said Dr. Deanna Land, associate dean of students.
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What happens at the UCO Faculty Senate? Eleven proposals have been sent to President Nigh since he entered office last year.