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Vol. 88, No. 52

Thursday Edition

Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma

Committee clears Stehr in public profanity case By Andrew Smith Staff Writer In a unanimous final verdict, the executive investigative committee of the Student Association senate found former SA President Joe Stehr "not guilty" in the matter of allegedly using abusive language during an April 4 forum. Deputy Speaker Kevin Flynn said, upon reviewing the second executive meeting, there was in-

adequate evidence to support Sen. Jason Snow's accusation. "We, the committee, having heard the testimonies involved, by unamimous vote, find insufficient evidence to support the letter submitted by Sen. Snow," said Flynn, chairman of the executive cornmittee. Flynn said testimony indicatated Stehr's behavior "may have been less than exemplary as a leader of this campus." In addition, Flynn recommended that SA

leadership should refrain from public displays of inappropriate behavior. Four senators were involved in the final decision, including Chuck Osburn, Robin Walker, Eddie Hagler, and Wendy McRae. Three senators were dropped from the executive investigative committee because of absences. Monte Townsend, SA vice president, and Dr. Dudley Ryan, Please see STEHR on page 8.

More grad degrees sought

Avellano hopes university growth influences regents By Ann Hamilton Staff Writer Central State University's growth may be the most convincing evidence to regents that the university should have more graduate programs, including doctoral programs. "We have 14,000 students right now. We could easily be at 20,000 students by the year 2000, and we're not a regional (institution) any longer; we're a comprehensive," said George Avellano, graduate dean. "Maybe the sheer numbers will provide the'leverage to put our point across."

"We are continuing to grow and the comprehensives are beginning to decline," Avellano said. CSU has 108 master's programs, but no doctoral programs. "We feel we should have a doctoral program in education and one in business," Avellano said. "We are large enough to support that, but the regents feel that the doctoral programs at this time should be housed in the comprehensive universities. "With our name change, we can differientiate ourselves. We are not really a regional university; we are in essence a comprensive urban university," Avellano said. Please see PROGRAMS on page 8.

Careful craftsmanship Robert Pattison, theater shop foreman, assembles a 'break-away" chair which will be used in the upcoming drama, "Holy Ghosts." See related story on page 3. (Photo by Ken Freeman)

Director denies placement office needs staff By Kemal Mazlan Staff Writer The Student Association senate Monday passed, 8-4 with 5 abstentions, a resolution requesting additional staff and money for a full-time director of the Placement Office. However, Kent Todd, director of alumni, placement and special events, said the placement office does not need a full-time director to solicit prospective employers to campus. "I don't think the administration could justify such a position," Todd said. "We do that already. I am the employer recruiter in the placement office." Sen. Walker, author of the bill, said all students further their education to obtain a higher standard of living through improved career opportunities. Walker said the constant need for up-

dated information demands full-time attention, and the demands of an employer recruiter requires professional skills and attitude, Walker states. The responsibilities for alumni, special events and placement are too important and too much of a burden for one person, Walker said. Walker said the lack of a director leads to a limited source of prospective employers. However, Todd said no plans are being made to divide placement/special events and alumni into two separate offices, Todd said. The current budget allows $140,074 for alumni and $16,155 for placement and special events. Of the $16,155, about $6,000 is used for wages and benefits, $5,900 for supplies and materials, $400 for equipment, and $3,800 for current expense. "A lot of people tried to compare us with

placement offices at OU and OSU," Todd said. "I think that's unfair because OU's placement office has a staff of 19. Plus, OU and OSU have more programs. Obviously, a lot of companies will go to OU and OSU." Todd directs a staff of one full-time secretary and two students to provide placement services. Since last fall, 64 companies have interviewed CSU graduates through the office, Todd said. The companies include Kerr-McGee, Foley's, Conoco Inc., Xerox Corp., Upjohn Co., and KPMG Peat Marwick. "Most companies are interested in business, particularly accounting, and computer science majors, the top two professions in the current job market," Todd said. However, the market for liberal arts majors, such as history, is not bright, Todd said. Also, the poor economic climate in Okla-

homa has discouraged many companies to visit the campus, Todd said. Todd said he sometimes solicits companies to interview CSU students. "It just varies," Todd said. "I may go to two different companies in a week, and another company a month and one half later." Todd said he is dismayed that negative complaints from students have spoiled the good name of CSU placement services. "What we offer is free of charge to students," Todd said. David Slane, senate speaker, said five senators abstained from voting because they did not know what the administration's feelings were about the resolution. "I think we should have more input from the administration, and not dictate policy to them," Slane said. "Nevertheless, Senator Walker did a good job on the resolution."


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