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30, 1987 April
Vol. 85, No.
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Thursday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Administration approves sexual harassment policy
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Marlin Thurman swings while Jerry Monty awaits during a Kappa Sigma fraternity practice last week for a softball tournament.
Jacob says tenure approved despite economic conditions In spite of an economically difficult year, promotion and tenure recommendations for CSU faculty members have been approved by the Board of Regents for Oklahoma Colleges and Universities, said Dr. Clyde T. Jacob, acting vice president for academic affairs. "We are pleased that the University has never had to release any full-time faculty members due to financial conditions of the university," Jacob said. The Regents policy allows only 65 percent of the full-time faculty to be eligible for tenure, Jacob said. Those granted tenure have the privilege to continue in a position to which appointed, subject to the terms and conditions of the position. The 14 full-time faculty
members granted tenure effective with the 1987-88 academic year are: College of Business Administration — Dr. William Hildred; College of Education — Dr. Stanley Fudell and Dr. Gladys Dronberger; College of Liberal Arts — Dr. Lawana Trout and Dr. Thomas Guild; College of Mathematics and Science — Dr. Fred Grosz; College of Special Arts and Science — Francis Baxter, Dr. Gerry Pinkston, Carole Bryant, Shirley Connelly, Nelda Fisher, Dr. Leilani Irby, Carl Breazeale and Wadad Rotzinger. The following have received promotion in rank effective in the fall semester: College of Business Ad-
ministration — Mary Ashby to assistant professor, Tom Miller to assistant professor, Dr. Wynona Hall to associate professor, Dr. James Tarr to associate professor Dr. James Brewster to associate professor and Dr. Tom Trittipo to assistant professor; College of Liberal Arts — LaMona Evans to assistant professor; College of Mathematics and Science — Dr. Dale Woods to associate professor, Dr. David Martin to associate professor, Dr. Paul Miller to associate professor, William Stockwell to assistant professor and Diane Visor to assistant professor; College of Special Arts and Sciences — Bitsy Gunning to assistant professor and Dr. Darlene Kness to associate professor.
By Shannon Blockcolski A sexual harassment policy has been approved by the administration, stating that sexual harassment is prohibited between students, between employees and students and between nonstudents and students. Written by Joyce Mounce, assistant vice president of administration and personnel, the policy has been printed up in a brochure available in the administration building for all students, faculty and staff. The policy defines sexual harassment as when unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature is made explicitly or im! plicity a term of condition of an individual's education status or employment; is used as a basis for educational or employment decisions; or as the purpose of unreasonably interferring with an individual's educational or work performance. The policy was derived from the Reference Section 703 of Title VII
of the United States Civil Rights Act, as interpreted by the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission. "To complain about sexual harassment, employees, students or other individuals, one should immediately inform the person engaging in harassment that such conduct is offensive and must stop," the brochure said. Complaints also can be formally filed, the policy said, as sexual harassment is against the law, to the supervisor or affirmative action officer in the Office of Personnel Services. The officer will work with the dean of the college and the department or education authority to investigate the situation. If the behavior continues, a written complaint should be sent to the vice president governing the personnel or students involved, according to the policy. Confidentiality will be maintained to protect the individuals involved. Mounce could not be reached for comment at press time.
CSU to lose 11 faculty spots CSU may lose 11 faculty members who are retiring, and none will be replaced, according to a statement made by Clif' Warren, dean of the College of Liberal Arts, in a department chairperson meeting. These faculty are either retiring or are up for retirement at the end of this semester. Those retiring are: Dr. Robert Dillon, professor of music; Dr. Dale Mullins, dean of the College of Education; Dr. Eloise McCray, professor of humanities and foreign language; Dr. Barbara Ryan, associate vice president for administration; and Dr. Coleman Smith, professor of music. Faculty up for retirement are: Dr. Glen Emerson, assistant professor of computer science; Karol Hemmer, assistant professor of nursing; and Virginia King, assistant professor of art. Also up for retirement are: Dr. Norman Russell, professor of biology; Ann Shanks, assistant professor of health and physical education; and Dr. Ruth Taylor, professor of psychology.
Chinese delegation visits CSU to discuss cultural exchange By Linda Jones Negotiations are underway between officers of CSU and a delegation from the People's Republic of China that could benefit the university, Edmond and Shenyang, an industrial city in China, said Dr. Bill Lillard, CSU president. A delegation arrived Monday representing the foreign affairs office, the higher education bureau and the scientific and technical fields of Shenyang City. Their visit is the latest stage in a relationship that began in August,
1985, when 65 students studied at CSU. "We are extremely pleased to have the representatives from Shenyang back on our campus," Lillard said. "We have been delighted with our efforts in the past two years, and we want to continue and expand our relationship with the People's Republic and Shenyang City." The delegation includes TongAn Li, deputy director, Foreign Affairs Office; Jihong Liang, director, Shenyang Higher Education Bureau; and Jianhua Shen,
vice president, Shenyang Scientific and Technical Training College. Negotiations will continue through May 6 in several specific areas, Lillard said. Directing those discussions on behalf of CSU will be Dr. Larry Williams, vice president of administration. Lillard said he hopes to continue hosting Chinese students on the CSU campus, and current discussions will cover a possible exchange of American and Chinese students. Additional items of discussion
will focus on an exchange of teachers and professors and texts and teaching materials. Other topics will concern educational and cultural exhibits, as well as cooperation on scientific research, Lillard said. "Because of our success with the first group of students from Shenyang City, we are negotiating for a second large group to attend CSU," Lillard said. "While we are both pleased and excited at the educational and cultural exchange, the Shenyang students
made a considerable economic impact." Lillard said he estimated the students spent close to $300,000. In order to arrange the current negotiations, Lillard traveled to Liaonig province and Shenyang in the summer of 1986. "The university will be sharing the Chinese contingency with the community," Lillard said. "We expect that the magnitude of our ultimate involvement will require the resources of the entire university and the municipality of Edmond."