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Vol. 85, No. 39
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Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
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Tuition increase proposals vary by12 to 100 percent By Shannon Blockcolski Editor
A 12-15 percent tuition increase for CSU resident students was approved by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education. The Regents' increase differs from Bellmon's 27 percent tuition increase for regional universities, proposed to the state legislature. Another proposal submitted to the legislature, by Rep. Penny Williams, D-Tulsa, recommends tuition hikes ranging from 25 to 30 percent. She said she wants tui-
tion charges increased over a fouryear period. If Williams' proposal is approved, she said $5 million to $6 million in new funds from the tuition increase would be allocated directly into the Oklahoma Tuition Aid Grant program. "The legislature will have to be alert to budget needs, the Regents' recommendations and the voice of their constituents," said Dr. Bill Lillard, CSU president. "Of the three proposals, the one by the Regents will be supported more by
students, faculty and tax payers." Under the Regents plan, lower division resident courses would cost $18.85 per credit hour, and $25.30 under Bellmon's proposal — an increase of $2 and $8.45. For upper division courses, the cost per credit hour would be $21.05 under the Regents' plan and $27.45 under Bellmon's plan — an increase of $2.75 and $9.15. "I predicted the 12-15 percent increase would be approved by the Regents. I've worked in this area for quite awhile, and I get a sense
about people," Lillard said. "The senators and representatives represent the taxpayers, who probably don't view a 50 to 100 percent tuition increase as realistic." Regents Chancellor Joe Leone told The Daily Oklahoman he is concerned many Oklahoma residents and out-of-state students
will not be able to afford a college education if tuition charges increase too quickly. Lillard said, "There will be slight alterations almost weekly in the tuition proposals. There will probably be a compromise between the Regents proposal and Bellmon's proposal."
Airplane game soars
Student plays illegal scheme By C.K. Abbas A pyramid scheme for making a quick buck, called the "Airplane Game," has gained popularity in the last few weeks around Oklahoma City, according to one CSU student who wished to remain nameless. The student said the game is played in pyramid form. One person gives $200 to a recruiter, making the player a "passenger." The
"passenger" recruits two more members and moves up to "crew member." The new "passengers" recruit two more people, moving the original "passenger" up to "copilot" status, the student said. Players move up the pyramid until they reach the final step, the "pilot." At the pilot point, the participant gains profit. The pilot col-
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lects $1600 and is "off the plane." The CSU student involved is playing at the "crewmember" status. Although she invested $200 two weeks ago, the student said it is possible to move up the pyramid much quicker. Recruiting passengers has been difficult for her, she said. "Most'of the friends I have are college students, and don't have that kind of money to invest," the student said, "I am also receiving lots of pressure from the higher game people to recruit members, which can be quite bothersome." Good and bad points about the scheme exist, according to the student. Although her recruiter promised to pay back the initial investment, should she not make it to the pilot position, the student said it isn't a "sure thing." Although she said she was aware the game is illegal when she "boarded the plane," she is now nervous about being caught. Police around the c - untry and in Oklahoma City are arresting people playing the game, she said. "I thought I would take a chance on the big returns," she said, "I already know two people who have made $1600. "It just doesn't seem like gambling to me. It's just a quick way to make money. You go in (to the game) knowing you might win and you might lose. I don't know why it's illegal."
Todd Steidley, CSU wrestler is interviewed by a local television station during the reception for the wrestlers traveling to national tournament in Wheeling, W. Va. The wrestlers will compete Thursday, Friday and Saturday for the NAIA title.
Hearing to discuss educational quality From Staff Reports A public hearing to discuss higher education institutional mission, quality and efficiency will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the State Capitol. Conducted by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education, topics such as insitutional visibility, missions, admission standards and student assesment will be discussed. The Regents also will hear opinions on Langston University and Oklahoma Panhandle State University. The hearing is the second in a series covering the Oklahoma Higher Education Task Force recommendations.