University of Central Oklahoma
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THURSDAY April 22, 1993
Student trades places with president Meets with administrators, staff Budget proposals target lighter cuts OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) —State legislators started their budget-writing work with a draft proposal from legislative leaders that calls for lighter cuts for corrections and a few, select other agencies. The early draft before the budget subcommittees Monday laid out 10 percent cuts for most state agencies, in accord with Gov. David Walters' request for 9 percent budget cuts. But the preliminary proposals have higher education getting cut just 2 percent; corrections, mental health and the attorney general's office 2.5 percent; and courts and district attorney's offices 5 percent. The percentages are just "targets and what we're hoping to do," said Sen. Stratton Taylor, D-Claremore, and Senate Appropriations chairman.
Battering common, half of women say WASHINGTON (AP) -- One in three Americans have witnessed domestic violence, and 14 percent of the nation's women say they have been battered by men, according to a survey. The survey, released at a House hearing Monday, found that half of all women believe battering is not uncommon in relationships with men. One-third of Americans reported eyewitness knowledge of violence in the home. Esta Soler, executive director of the Family Violence Prevention Fund, said the survey showed more women are seriously injured by beatings than by car accidents, muggings and rape combined.
IBM posts losses NEW YORK (AP) — IBM said Tuesday it lost $285 million in the first quarter and revenue fell a sharp 7 percent, reflecting poor demand for core products in slumping world markets. International Business Machines Corp. said that revenues fell slightly in the United States and Asia while tumbling 13.8 percent in Europe. IBM derives nearly two-thirds of its revenue from overseas. The declines had been expected, See World Wrap, page 8
By Tim Linville Staff Writer
A trade and industrial education major from the University of Central Oklahoma, Jim Cash, was president of the university Monday, after winning the "President for a Day" contest sponsored by UCO's Home Economics Club. "I met with the vice presidents of the university and discussed issues that affect the school," said Cash. "It's a nice title and a nice office, but I never realized how much work is involved." "I think that students really need to talk with the administration to find out how it all works. They wouldn't believe the work these people have to do," he added. "I'm really impressed with UCO's staff," he said. Cash said President Nigh is a nice guy, and he's easy to work with. President Nigh will attend Cash's Jim Cash, winner of President for a Day, takes a seat behind the UCO classes sometime later in the semester. President George Nigh's desk. (Photo by Amy Johnson)
UCO hires firm to assess library needs By Roy Howe Staff Writer On the eve of offering revenue bonds to finance the university's Master Plan, a consultant firm to help assess the needs of the university's Max Chambers Library has been hired by the University of Central Oklahoma's design architects, HTB Inc. The consultants, Aaron Cohen and associates, were hired earlier this month to advise during the library's entire renovation and expansion. The library may pay the consultants up to $30,000, which will come from HTB's fee to the university, said library director Dr. John Lolley. "They will be here from start to finish," said Lolley. "We called the nations top five library consultants and the people that they had consulted for, and they (Cohen and associates) had the highest rating," Lolley said. According to the university's Master Plan, the current 103,000 square foot library will undergo a complete renovation with an 87,000 square-foot addition, all at a cost of $8.7 million. "They (Cohen and associates) are involved in the design of the building," said Stan Lewis, HTB architect. The consultant were on campus last month
to see the library and speak with students, faculty, library staff, college deans and administrators. "They (Cohen and associates) wanted to get a feel for the university," Lolley said. "They gathered data to put together what's called a 'needs assessment.' They told us to accept it or tear it up until they get it right," he said. Lolley said he wanted the new building and renovation completed for what he termed "20-20." "I told them to renovate this building to accommodate 20,000 students for 20 years," he said. Lolley's suggestions for the renovation of the current building and the addition to the library included that it be accessible to the physically challenged, that it be cornputer serviceable and that it serve the "in and out" commuter student. Lolley also said he would like to see the building designed with the possibility of staying open longer without having to employ additional staff. The four-floor addition with basement will be located on the south side of the library with an atrium placed between the two buildings, Lolley said. Construction is expected to begin this time next year.
Rotary Club offers scholarship By Terri King Student Writer Students from the University of Central Oklahoma may soon have an opportunity for world travel. A $20,000 scholarship is being offered by Rotary International in its "Academic Year Ambassadorial Scholarship" for the 1994-'95 school year. The scholarship will be awarded to one person and will fund the student for one year of overseas study in a foreign country of the student's choice. Applicants must be American citizens and a graduate or undergraduate student, said Jalal Daneshfar, campus and community activities coordinator for the UCO international office. The deadline for applications and all supporting documents is May 3. Daneshfar said such things as academic performance and major will be considered. How articulate and wellspoken the candidate is in a personal interview will be taken into consideration when selecting the winner of the scholarship. Knowledge of a foreign language is also helpful, Daneshfar said. Phil Arnold, president of the Rotary Club Edmond Central chapter and assistant vice president of administration, said Rotary Foundation of Rotary International is an organization of all Rotary clubs worldwide in 180 countries.