THE 'VISTA
March 10, 1988 Vol. 86, No. 41
Thursday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Motion for senate credit discussed by legislators By S. Polk Student Writer
Proposals to create additional handicapped parking spaces on campus and making student government at Central State University available for course credit dominated the Student Association Senate meeting Monday. The handicapped parking issue, proposed by Tim Kalman and Howard Pelphrey, would create additional handicapped parking
spaces in the Old North and Liberal Arts parking lots. Pelphrey said he and Kalman decided to write the bill after hearing a complaint from a handicapped student. In addition, David Fuller has authored a bill proposing to offer the Student Association Senate as a practicum course. Fuller said that participation has been a problem in the past. If offered as a course, Fuller said the credit would provide an incentive
Survey indicates drug use decline By Bibi Guerra Student Writer
Drug and alcohol use among Central State University students may be on the wane, if an annual survey conducted by the University of Michigan's Institute for Social Research is any indication. The survey, released last month, by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, suggests that drug and alcohol use has declined among college students nationwide. Elizabeth Berger, associate professor of sociology at CSU, asked some of her students whether they thought drug use had declned, increased, or stayed the same. Berger, who is also a certified drug and alcohol counselor, said although this campus is not representative of the typical college campus, her students said they too believed it had declined. "Partying is not as big a priority," "We're more in tuned to health," and "It is not as cool",
were some of the responses Berger received. "I don't know that alcohol and drug use has declined," said Berger, "but from what my students have said, it probably has." But, Berger added, "I do not believe that the number of students who drink has decreased, but that the amount they drink has decreased. The survey yielded 1,220 responses. According to the survey, marijuana use was down 40.9 percent from last year. Cocaine use also declined for the second year in a row. Sedative and stimulant use decreased, but heroin and LSD increased by a small amount. "The primary drug choice at CSU, as well as throughout the country, is alcohol," Berger said. The survey showed that alcohol and drug use among students remained high, decreasing only six percent from the previous year.
to get students to join. Opponents argued it would result in getting more bodies, not more people actually willing to work. If approved by the senate, student association president and CSU President Bill Lillard, the bill would allow students to receive up to two hours of credit. They would receive an S or U grade. Student Association President Jeff Shilling said he was not opposed to offering the senate as a means of obtaining optional credit. "I think it is very important that students never become part of student government just to obtain credit or receive a tuition waiver. "But," he continued, "I wouldn't mind compensating people for their work through optional course credit.
Shellee Breshears (left) and Tawnya Stout watched baseball with 'Buster' Monday as Central State University's spring sports season got underway. (Photo by Victoria Wispell)
Auto thefts plague campus By Tom Gilbert Student Writer
Two vehicles were stolen from Central State University parking lots and a third from a sorority house near campus within the past two weeks, according to Police Chief Bob Roberts. A 1988 Chevrolet S-10 pick-up was reported missing from the C-1 east parking lot March 4. It was stolen between 7:30-9:15 p.m. The vehicle, found stripped and burned, was later recovered in Oklahoma City. The estimated loss was $9,500. A 1978 light blue Oldsmobile Cutless, reported stolen from the
Sigma Kappa sorority house on Feb. 29, disappeared between 5:45-10:00 p.m. It has not been recovered, according to Edmond police. An estimated loss amount was not available at press time. Also reported stolen Feb. 29 was a 1984 Chevrolet Monte Carlo. It was parked in the D-2 parking lot. The car was recovered in Edmond, but a stereo was stolen. Estimated loss was $150. "Both cars on campus were locked and had their steering columns punched out. Apparently the thieves know what they're do-
Lillard to recommend academic affairs vp By J. Money Editor
Central State University President Bill Lillard confirmed Tuesday he has received a list of three finalists for the position of vice president for academic affairs.
Billy Reid (left) and David James watch a
University. Agee lost. See page 7 for related quarterfinal match between Richard Agee of story. (Photo by Dan Smith) CSU and John Fredrickson of Alaska Pacific
ing," said Roberts. Roberts said there are no suspects for the two thefts that occured on campus. He said both thefts had the same method of operation, but that he didn't think they were related. "The pick-up was probably stolen for a car theft ring," Roberts said. An attempt to remove T-tops from a car in the S-5 parking lot was also reported on Feb. 29. "When automobile thefts occur, T-tops are easy targets if they are not properly secured," said Roberts.
"I will have a recommendation ready for the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Colleges at its March 18 meeting," said Lillard. Lillard received the list from a committee of faculty members and one student. The committee screened 42 applicants for the position. The post has been filled temporarily by Dr. Clyde Jacob. Jacob began his duties on Oct. 20, 1986. Jacob replaced Dr. James
Perry, who resigned Sept. 1. He began working at CSU in 1982 as the assistant vice president for
academic affairs. Prior to that, Jacob served as the assistant dean of the college of arts and sciences at the University of Oklahoma; conducted a research project called the Teacher Investigator Award funded by the National Institute for Health, Univesity of Wisconson; was the assistant director of a speech and hearing center, Jackson State University; and also was a speech pathologist at Rhode Island Hospital. Lillard would not release a list of finalists, but Jacob said he did apply for the permanent job, and added that he did make the final list.