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THE May 1, 1990
Vol. 88, No. 53
VISTA
Tuesday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Lawmakers keen on name change By Kamal Mazlan Staff Writer
Central State University's proposed name change to the University of Central Oklahoma may take effect July 1, 1991, according to CSU President Dr. Bill Lillard. "The State Legislature is keen on the name-change clause, and we are hopeful it will be passed before they adjourn May 25, which means we have about one year to get ready for the change," Lillard said. Sen. Mark Synder, Edmond, introduced the proposal as an amendment to House Bill 1965, concerning athletic scholarships, be-
cause the deadline for bill submissions had passed, Lillard said. The bill (with the amendment) was passed 96-4 in the House, and 44-1 in the Senate, Lillard said. "The bill has gone back to conference, but there is tremendous support for the bill and the name-change clause," Lillard said. "Also, state Rep. Vaughn told me Thursday the passage of the bill appears to be positive," Lillard said. Rep. Ray Vaughn, Jr., District 81, sits on the House Committee on Higher Education. The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges approved Lillard's request for the new name in mid-March, after it was passed as a
resolution by the CSU faculty senate and Student Association. Lillard said in his proposal to the regents the university was often confused with institutions having similar names, such as the 17 schools under the California State University system, Central State University of Ohio, at Wilberforce, and Central State Hospital at Norman. Synder was originally opposed to the proposal when it was recommended March 29 because he was concerned about costs to the taxpayers, updating highway signs, legal books, and other state documents. However, Synder said he would support the name change April 12 at a Nigh Institute
of State Government salute to CSU's centennial. "Senator Synder has thoroughly investigated the proposal and found the cost of the name change would not be unusual or exorbitant," Lillard said. "Also, the name change would not happen immediately, but over two or three years." A former CSU graduate suggested April 3 in a letter to Vaughn the proposal should be defeated in the Legislature. "CSU has a distinguished history in our state which will not benefit by changing the name. I feel that the funds that would have Please see NAME on page 8.
Funding ailments cut section availability In education college By Erin Mitchell Student Writer
College of Education students face stiff enrollment competition in required courses due to an increase in the number of students, and a lack of faculty. Sophomore and junior education majors wanting to enroll earlier this month waited outside the
Administration Building overnight to get a head start on overflowing classes, said Kathryn Parsons, enrollment advisor. "The department is not being funded accordingly," Parsons said. "Each year's budget is determined by just an estimate of what enrollment will be, and sometimes that estimate falls short."
Please see CLASSES on page 8.
Lillard approves two faculty resolutions By Ann Hamilton Staff Writer
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FS proposal 89-16 changes the policy concerning approved proposals and their effective date. If approved, the proposals will become effective at the beginning of
Central State University President Bill Lillard approved two fa- the next academic year. However, a policy may still beculty senate proposals last April 23, creating an orientation proce- come effective immediately under dure for new faculty and changing special circumstances with a mathe effective date for approved jority vote of the faculty senate, according to the proposal. proposals. FS proposal 89-20 allows for "a It would be much easier to manday of orientation for all newly age, policies would not be hired teaching faculty." A mentor changed in the middle of the will show the new faculty member academic year, and it would allow where university services are lo- time to solve any problems that cated, how to use facilities and might arise as a result of a policy services, where and how to file re- change, the proposal states. ports, library use and other univer- Please see FACULTY on page sity functions. 8.
Domino effect! Stan Pollard, CSU student, and Albert 0. Boord, University Center employee, enjoy a relaxing game of dominoes before the impending stress of finals week. (Photo by Ken Freeman)
Inmates help grounds crew By Debbie Blossom Staff Writer
A contract between Central State University and the Clara Waters Community Treatment Center (CWCTC) will give CSU a chance to build good community relations and acquire an economical work force at the same time, university officials said. The program, which began Monday, will also give 15 women inmates at Clara Waters a chance to get out in the work world before they are officially released from the prison system. Physical Plant Director David McClellan said he saw an article in the Edmond Sun about inmates working for the City of Edmond in the Park Department, and thought it might work for CSU.
"With a background in corrections, I knew this kind of program could work; it has a proven record of success," McClellan said. "This will be very beneficial to the university." Richard Morton, CWCTC superintendent, couldn't agree more. At a meeting Friday, Morton discussed policy and procedure with McClellan and ground crew supervisors at the physical plant. "These inmates are in the last stage of the correctional process, and living at the center is the next thing to being released," Morton said. "We have the lowest level of security there is." Morton said there are very strict qualifications for inmates in the work program. Please see INMATES on page 8.