The Vista March 8, 1983

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Editor to highlight FOI Day

Jenkin Lloyd Jones

March 8, 1983

By Tonia Sykes Jenkin Lloyd Jones, editor and publisher of The Tulsa Tribune and noted syndicated columnist, will visit CSU Thursday as this year's editor-in-residence. Jones' visit will be a highlight of Freedom of Information Day sponsored by the CSU chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists, Sigma Delta Chi (SPJ, SDX). Although SPJ, SDX will observe Freedom of Information Day on Thursday, the official day is March 16, according to Dennie Hall, associate professor of journalism. The 16th marks the birthday of James Madison, fourth president of the United States and author of the Bill of Rights. "Freedom of Information Day is a time for all Americans to reflect on the importance of the First Amendment to all of us. It is a time to compare our historic insistence on open government with the secrecy and censorship of many governments abroad," Hall said. "It's a time to remember that our rights as Americans to receive information about our government preserves our democracy." Jones will meet with journalism classes and also will visit informally with journalism instructors and students.

Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma

"Jones has spent a half-century of outstanding service to journalism in Oklahoma. His platform lectures and his nationally syndicated column have made him a leading figure in American journalism. The opportunity to hear him is one that no student should pass up," said Hall. Lectures will be 8:40-11:30 a.m. in the Communications Building. Topics Jones will address are "Steps Toward Better Editorials and Editorial Pages;" "Depth Reporting: Its Purpose and Technique" and "Advice for Beginning Reporters." "Any student who would like to sit in on any of the morning lectures is welcome," Hall said. Internationally known as one of the top editorial writers and columnists in the nation, Jones' editorials are among the most widely printed. His weekly column appears in 150 newspapers with 10 million circulation. His numerous honors include induction to the Oklahoma Journalism Hall of Fame in 1972, the William Allen White Award in 1957 and the Freedom Leadership Award of Freedom Foundation in 1969. Last year marked the first time CSU has had an editor-in-residence. Visiting the campus then was Frank Sutherland, city editor of The Tennessean in Nashville and national treasurer of SPJ, SDX.

Vol. 81, No. 42

ACACIA loses national charter By Mark Spears Staff Writer

The members of ACACIA Fraternity have been informed by the national organization that they will be losing their charter at the end of the spring semester due to lack of membership and finances. "There is no set number of members but the national organization has decided we don't have enough members," said Richard Rearman, president of the CSU chapter of ACACIA. ACACIA Fraternity requested colonization on Dec. 7, 1962 with the Senate Club and would be called the ACACIA Club until they could pledge and become part of the national organization. ACACIA gained their charter at Central State University on April 25, 1964 and moved

into their first house at 230 East Main in 1965, then later moved to their present address at 216 N. Boulavard. "The house that they now live in was gutted by a fire that began in the kithen about four years ago," said Dr. Dudley Ryan, dean of men. "After the fire our membership went down and we just never really built it up," said Rearman. All members of the ACACIA Fraternity are jumped to alumni status and are welcome at any house at any college in the country as members. "I got a certified letter from the national organization and it shocked me. I knew their membership was low but I didn't know that they were at this point," said Ryan.

Vista photo by Daniel Smith

Jennifer Fowler receives a congratulated hug after being crowned Miss CSU 1983 Thursday night in Mitchell Hall. Fowler is a music major from Enid and member of Alpha Gamma Delta Fraternity.

Student Senate opposes Regents' tutition, fee hike By Tonia Sykes A resolution which counters the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education proposed fee and tutition increase passed 13-7 despite President Bill Lillard's effort to explain the increase in Student Senate Monday. Lillard told the senate Monday that the education budget is not a fixed amount. "Since CSU is a state institution, what happens to the state also affects what happens to CSU. The state appropriates; the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education allocate." The Regents have asked permission from the State Legislature to increase fees and tutition a maximum of 10 and 15 percent per year, respectively, until the fees and tutition are generating 25 per-

cent of the cost of higher education. The senate's resolution states that a maximum increase of 2.5 percent in fees and 3.5 percent in tuition per semester, summer inclusive, until students are paying 25 percent or more of the total cost of their education, would be more suitable to the needs of Oklahoma's university students. The annual rate of increase, based on these figures, would be 7.69 percent for fees and 10.78 percent for tutition, according to Rodney Davis, senate parliamentarian. "Twenty-five percent of the total budget right now is $22.3 million which is an 83-17 percent ratio. The Regent's proposed increase would raise that average to 19 percent," Lillard said.

"What this means for CSU is $1.25 increase per semester hour for lower-level undegraduate coursework; $1.40 for upper-level undergraduate coursework and $1.6 0 for graduate-level coursework." The average student, based on 12,000 enrollment, carries approximately 10 hours per

In this issue... Poet William Gammill returns...page 3 CSU's past revisited...page 4 High-school science fair results...page 5 Military Ball hosted by cadets...page 6 Hornbeak earns All-American...page 7 James crowned at 124...page 8

Rodney Davis puts a suggestion in the new senate suggestion box in the L.A. Building. The boxes have been placed around campus for the students convenience.

semester, according to Lillard. Lower level would pay an additional $12.50 per semester; upper level, $14.00 and graduate level, $16.00. These amounts would be higher for non-residents of Oklahoma. Many students plan their higher education expenses prior to their first semester; consequently, the increases, as proposed by the Regents, are too rapid and will create a financial hardship for many students, according to the senate resolution. "The state legislature is the only body that can institute fee and tuition increases and it has not passed the bill," Lillard said. "When it does, it will notify the Regents who will notify the colleges and universities. Notice of 120 days must be given before the increases can become effective." Lillard stressed that if the fee and tuition increases create any financial hardship a campus job will be provided so a student can work and go to school. "Just because some of the adminstration wear white shirts, it does not mean we cannot understand the problem. We are not insensitive to the financial needs of the students." CSU's fiscal condition is very strong — the best in Oklahoma, according to Lillard. "We anticipate no cutbacks in

courses offered, no cutbacks or termination of regular full-time emloyees and no cutbacks in student employment. Larry Williams, director of personnel services, told me many campus jobs for students are unfilled." Lillard also told the senate that classrooms are number one on the priority list. "The Regents will meet on March 16 to open bids for the Health Science Building. We hope we will get bids under $1 million. If we get an acceptable bid, it will be 9-10 months until completion. This facility will house nursing, funeral services, pre-med and predental." Two resolutions proposed in senate meeting February 21st were turned down in committee — extension of the voting area to the LA Building and additional desks for left-handed students to be made available in each classroom. Senate President Joe McCourry said he was informed that desks for left-handed students are stored in the basements and are brought out as needed. Cindy Richard, Al Smith, Rita Thomas, Mike Fugate, Pamela Stevens, Linda Clark and Jalal Daneshfar were approved for appointment to senate seats.


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