University of Central Oklahoma
TUESDAY March 8, 1994
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Study on fifth college begins next week By Roy Howe Staff Writer A steering team overseeing the possibility of dividing the College of Liberal Arts to form a fine arts college is set to organize and begin its study next week which will determine if the idea is feasible and, if so, what form should the proposed college take.
The reasons behind the split involve strengthening the fine arts programs and fund raising. Fifty-four faculty and staff members from the University of Central Oklahoma will comprise eight teams to prospect the idea. The teams' members were chosen according to their interests expressed through a 10-question survey distributed to fulltime faculty and administrators in December.
"Six functionally oriented teams will look at such issues as budget, personnel, physical plant and curricular/program implications," said Terry May, assistant vice president for academic affairs, who will chair the study . A "reader panel team," comprised of deans and faculty, is also being formed to oversee the team' s findings. "...To provide review and comment on the results of the structured team's efforts," May said.
December's survey sought the faculty and administration's views regarding a fifth college. "On that survey, they had the chance to tell us what they thought the principle advantages or principle disadvantages would be for establishing a College of Fine Arts," May said. "They also had a chance to reflect their views on what departments or programs • See Study, Page 9
Noted poet Brooks reads to full audience at UCO The aisles were full, the seats had filled up long before as University of Central Oklahoma President George Nigh led a petite, motherly figure down the stairs, toward the stage of the Pegasus Theatre. The woman received a standing ovation, one of several of the afternoon. That figure was noted poet and Pulitzer Prize winner Gwendolyn Brooks. Brooks was at UCO for a poetry reading that concluded Black History Month. "I can't remember when I've had so much applause," said Brooks. She seemed
overwhelmed by the turnout. She said she spends a lot of her time traveling around the country speaking at colleges and universities, as well as high schools, prisons or anywhere else young writers or ordinary people want her to be. "Whoever asks," she said. For nearly an hour and a half, Brooks read her poetry, mostly from her recent book, "Children Coming Home." Brooks, who speaks with a womanly V See BROOKS, Page 6
UCO dominates NCAAII wrestling By Jimmy Hyde Staff Writer
Pulitzer-Prize winning poet Gwendolyn Brooks presents samples of her writings to UCO students, faculty and staff, Brooks read last Wednesday and Thursday at the Pegasus Theatre. (Photo by Quantrell Colbert)
The University of Central Oklahoma wrestlers capped off another stellar season this weekend by running away with their third consecutive NCAA Division II National Championship in Pueblo, Colo. The Bronchos finished with four individual champions and a school recordtying eight All-Americans. UCO wrapped up the title Saturday finishing with 127.25, doubling the point total of runner-up Mankato State 65.5. Brian
Melchiori, 126 pounds, won the tournament's Outstanding Wrestler and Most Falls trophy. Melchiori upset unbeaten Chris Nelson of Northern Colorado with a fall at 1:46 in the finals to give UCO its first championship of the day. Also winning titles for the Bronchos were Ryan Martin, 134 pounds; Jerry Best, 142 pounds and Wes White at 158 pounds. Senior Keith Cunningham, 167 pounds, was denied his third consecutive championship. Senior Randy Zenner at 118 pounds also placed second at the tournament.
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House Majority M ajority Leader Loyd L. Benson speaks at UCO's Careers In State Government luncheon.
UCO pro fessor Dr. Diane Kremm wins the 1994 Distinguished Scholar Award.
Basketball The UCO basketball team loses to Abilene Christian in the Lone Star Conference.
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