Central State University
TUESDAY April 2, 1991
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Minorities request English II By Marie Knupke Student Writer A resolution requesting that English II or a second language be offered at Central State University on a trial basis next year was submitted Monday to the Student Government Association. Resolution 90-131 was written because minority students at SA race relation meetings have expressed in interest in taking an English II class to enhance their communication skills. "This is the first step in taking the recom-
mendations offered during a race relations meeting and providing results," said David Slane, student association vice-president. Other priorities for the race relations committee include researching the percentage of scholarships that go to minorities in proportion to minority enrollment. Sub-committees will be formed to conduct the research through thc, SA President's office, Slane said. Another priority is to evaluate the number of incidents on campus that are racerelated and how they were handled. "We will use the information as an indicator to see if the incidents are 'isolated'
cases or a significant problem," Slane said. Increasing publicity for the committee is another priority, although SA funds are limited. "If there is not enough money, we will fmd the money," Slane said. Funds will go toward such things as buying a Public Broadcasting System film entitled, "Racism 101," to use as reference material on campus, he said. The film is strictly about racial problems on college campuses. SA senator Kenneth Haynes said, "It brought out some things I've actually seen here on CSU's campus." V
Campus-wide evaluation starts next fall By Penny Owen Student Writer
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Larry Doyle, left, and Royd Rice take time out for a game of dominos in University Center, Game Room. (Photo by Andrew Woon)
A growing need for colleges and universities to be accountable for their performance has set the Central State University assessment task force to work developing a campus-wide evaluation program to start next fall, officials said. The task force, comprised of a representative from each college, administration officials, two deans and two students, researched 12 institutions similar to CSU to fmd new and better ways of tracking collegiate progress, said Academic Affairs Assistant Vice President Dr. Albert Lynd. "Assessment is a very big issue in higher education nationally. This is the first organized attempt of CSU to be accountable to its public," Lynd said. "Plus we see a growing mistrust of higher education on the part of the public." People today want to see proof of what colleges are doing, what kind of students they're turning out and how money is spent, task force leader Lynd said. Last spring, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education met with the trustees of all Oklahoma colleges and universities to stress more accountability and efficiency within the system, said state regents Director of Communications Jeanie Edney. "We encouraged campuses to focus resources on programs in demand and shift resources from programs not in demand by eliminating those programs," she said. Lynd cited degree programs, student services, and faculty and student performance as targets for assessment. Firm methods aren't established yet, but among those being considered are a standard test for students completing 60 hours, more follow-up on alumni, and specialized testing of V See CAMPUS, back page. ,>•
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tcher Genny Honea won her 10th game against one defeat for CSU, scattering five hits in a 1-0 shutout of the University of Oklahoma.