The Vista February 26, 1987

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February 26, 1987 Vol. 85, No. 38

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VISTA

Thursday Edition

Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma

Bellmon proposes ousting members of state Regents By Cheryl Burget

Student Writer The possiblity of removing current members of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education is under consideration, Gov. Henry Bellmon said. Bellmon has considered citing the Regents' irregularities, and providing proof of its failure to properly oversee the system. Although other options are being considered, Bellmon said he has thought about ousting the Regents to make them an example to other state boards. Referring to recent financial

discrepancies at Rose State College and Southeastern State University, Bellmon said, "There's pretty good evidence that the system has lacked oversight." "It seems to me that we have a system here that has been running almost on it's own," he said. He also said a number of other state boards seem to have ignored their oversight responsibilities. David Blakeman, assistant chancellor of the Regents, said the board has taken no official action. "The law says members of the

Regents can only be removed for a serious offense," Blakeman said. "The Regents does not serve the governor, it serves the state." Bellmon said he has been critical of the Regents for not taking action with his request to suspend Chancellor Joe Leone. Bellmon alledges Leone received $39,500 in consulting fees and double payment on some travel claims, however the case is still under investigation. Bellmon said there are conflicting opinions on whether or not he has the authority to remove the Regents.

"I want to do what I do in a way that will be legal, and that I will be able to prevail on," Bellmon said. In the laws governing the state, the governor is limited to removing a Regent only for cause, because the Oklahoma State

Students discuss terrorism at state mock legislature By Shannon Blockcolski

Editor Legislation on euthanasia, legalizing prostitution and terrorism were brought before the first session of the 19th Oklahoma Intercollegiate Legislature Feb. 18-22. Attending the session from CSU were: Jeff Aynes, also chairman of the appropriations and budget committee; Lee Allen, Mohammad Azfal, Jerry Blansett, Vletha Edwards, Nelaine Greenwalt, vice chairman of the rules committee, Jay Paul Gumm, speaker of the house and governor of OIL., Lisa Gumm, secretary of state, John Hewel, Coleen Kavanaugh, Suzanne Knopp, Brent Lively, Mary McCauley, Kenneth Roe, Cheryl Schuler, Jeff Shilling, Keith Singleton, Mark Wilmot, Roger Acebo, Kirk Killion and Richard Passey.

Intramural golf team practices putting?

The only piece of legislation signed by Gumm was written by freshman delegates Wilmot and McCauley. The resolution related to Americans in foreign countries. "It said if these Americans are not out of dangerous countries within a certain time period, our government cannot be held responsible for them," Aynes said.

Photo by Kevin Hunter

CSU 'golfers' demonstrate their putting ability using the box holding the cable running from The Vista office to the print shop. The box is filled with frayed wires, beer cans and possibly some golf balls. All of the stories in The Vista travel from computers in the office through the worn-out cable to a print shop computer.

Regents for Higher Education is a constitutional board. Bellmon said, "I am concerned to find so many cases of irregularity in a program that have already been brought to the light in the higher education system."

Another resolution, authored by Aynes, will be submitted to the State Legislature next year for consideration. The resolution directs the Oklahoma secretary of state to refer to the people for the approval of a proposed Oklahoma constitutional amendment relating to the recall of state

officials; providing ballot title and directing filing. "I didn't want this for myself, but I do want it for the people of Oklahoma," Aynes said. "I want them to realize they do not have this on their constitution, so they can contact a legislator if they want to recall." The CSU delegation came in third for delegate membership, most legislation written and most legislation passed. Aynes placed second for best delegate in the House, Wilmot placed second for best fresman delegate and the legalizing prostitution bill placed second for best legislation. Aynes said the CSU delegation voted Killion as outstanding Senate delegate, Wilmot as outstanding freshman House delegate and Allen as outstanding House delegate. "I think overall everybody had a good time," Aynes said. "O.I.L. not only helps with parlimentary procedures, but it gives people a knowledge of government. "Our people this time did a great job."

Correction In the Feb. 19 issue of The Vista, in the article "New tuition increase proposal spurs students', administrators' opinions," Nelaine Greenwalt, speaker of the Student Association, was misquoted. Greenwalt said she was not representing the Student Association when interviewed, but just speaking as an individual student. She also said she knew there would be no extra money generated into CSU through a tuition increase.


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