University of Central Oklahoma
THURSDAY June 13, 1996
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Computers bridge generation gap By Lisa Tatum
Staff Writer
"Let's play Simon Says!" Children's games may seem like an unlikely method of teaching for some instructors, but it works for Dana Owens. Owens, instructional technology director for the college of education, turns intimidating technology into child's play as she teaches "Introduction to Computers" to students over the age of 55. The class is a part of UCO's "Summer at Central" program. Demand for the non-credit course may indicate that Owens' technique is a popular one. A second session had to be created to meet the demand of retired alumni and other
metropolitan-area residents interested in learning how to operate a personal computer. "They are both full—with waiting lists," said Owens. The three week classes meet twice each week in the new education building. Both morning and afternoon classes will teach the 60 students the basics of using a Macintosh NSA, personal computer. IftRi1.00: Participants will be given hands-on instruction on typing letters, drawing pictures and creating a newsletter, said Owens. The final class will focus on how to buy a computer. Using a Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) panel, a computer accessory that works Two students watch their computers during Dana Owens' "Introduction to Computers" class like an overhead projector, VSee Computers, Page 3
offered twice a week as part of UCO's "Summer at Central" program. (Staff photo by Amir Alavi)
UCO receives $5 million bonus By Gayleen Langthorn
Staff Writer
A n increased allocation will keep lclasses open and faculty, employed at UCO. Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education (OSRHE) announced May 31 that UCO would receive an allotment of $33 million, an increase of $5 million over last year's allotment. "The good news is we got more. The extra good news is they gave us an equity adjustment. That (is something) they have
not done in four years. We are the most underfunded university in the state," said George Nigh, UCO president. "If we had not gotten an equity adjustment this year, we would have been closing classes and letting employees and faculty go," Nigh said. "We got together, leaders from the faculty, staff and students and we presented our case to the regents and to the Chancellor's office in a very professional manner," Nigh said, "and I think it paid off." Nigh said he appreciated the united
effort and support of the groups on campus who had contributed to the effort. Support also came from off campus. Chancellor Hans Brisch and Gary Smith in the Chancellor's office were instrumental in securing the additional money for UCO, Nigh said. Of the $5 million increase, $2 million was an equity adjustment. "It didn't cure our ills, but it sure helped us a lot," Nigh said. The Oklahoma legislature appropriated an additional $71.4 million for higher education this year. The OSRHE then
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allocates the money among the 27 institutions throughout the state. "They have in their policy statement that they will try to make an adjustment every year from now on out of any new money," Nigh said. "The equity adjustment could not have happened without new money," Nigh said. "The regents consistently said they could not take from other universities that were also underfunded to try to cure VSee Bonus, Page 3
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EDITORIAL
Squeaky wheel gets the oil igher education in Oklahoma received $71.4 million in new funds from the state legislature and the governor. This was the largest dollar and percentage increase ever allocated for colleges and universities. UCO received an increase of $5 million over last year's funding. Why was there such a large increase this year? Of course, the increase is due in part to the upswing in the Oklahoma economy. When you have more money, you spend more money. But without the lobbying efforts on behalf of higher education the increase likely would've been a pittance. The increase first suggested by the governor was $40 million. But he was persuaded to up the increase, because
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We are often feel apathetic about the government. It rolls on, spending our money, regardless of what we think. But that's not how it should be. We live in a democracy. A government in which the people rule through elected representatives. If we don't become involved in the process, then it becomes a government of the few instead of the many. Our leaders need to consider what we think about an issue. But they won't know what we think unless we tell them. During the last legislative session, a bill was proposed to keep the State Auditor and Inspector from commenting on whether municipal governments under audit had complied with other state laws. The bill got through both the House and the Senate and was in a joint conference committee when a citizen in Hugo, Okla. took action. The bill was defeated )ecause one person called the potential impact to the attention the legislature. GET INVOLVED. Call your legislator, tell them what you think. (Thank them for the increase in funding.). Register to vote (you can do that when you renew your driver's license now.) And then make your voice heard.
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Retirement fund, reserve budget earmarked for new funds By Gayleen Langthorn Staff Writer So what will UCO spend the additional $5 million appropriated by the legislature on? The Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education attached some strings to the money they allocated for UCO. Some of the money has to be spent on the teacher's retirement fund. Under the Oklahoma Teacher's Retirement system both the employee and the university contributes a percentage. The fund was audited by the state a few years ago and it was
determined to be insufficient to meet the projected needs of all the retirees, said Charles Johnson, assistant vice president for administration. Therefore, money now must be set aside until the retirement fund is fully funded. UCO budget planners await the governor's signature on a bill that would determine what percentages the university and the employee will contribute to the fund, Johnson said. This will affect how much money is available for other areas. Some of the money will be spent on the National Guard scholarship program and some is set aside for utilities expenses.
President Nigh wouldn't discuss specifics until after the budget has been presented to the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges June 20. But he did discuss the priorities. "Once we've taken care of the mandates, once we've taken care of the unfunded liabilities, once we've taken care of protecting the reserve," Nigh said. "Then the next thing we will take a look at will be salary increases for faculty and staff." When asked how it looks for raises, Nigh responded: "It looks good. But good is in the eyes of the beholder." "There will be other money available after we've met all the
other mandates...how much we don't know. I don't want to comment on that at this time," Nigh said. Dr. Roberta Sloan, president of the UCO faculty senate, hopes the increase will translate into an increase in faculty salaries. "I understand the President has a commitment to honor the retirement fund and that's very important," she said. "He says he wishes to preserve the reserve fund, but in the past four years the fund has not been used to particularly improve academic programs or for faculty salaries or development," Sloan said. Sloan points out the number
of new faculty positions created versus the number .of new administrative positions created in the past four years is extremely low. "If in this banner year the faculty receives only minimal, or even worse, no raises at all—it would seem to indicate that the priorities of this university are not on academics or faculty and staff welfare and development," Sloan said. "I'm hopeful that the president will find a way in his budget deliberations to reward our outstanding faculty for their tireless work on behalf of the students and the university at large."
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UCO's underfunding problems," he said. Instead they adopted a "hold harmless" approach so institutions got the same funding as the previous year. "As we grew, we suffered," Nigh said. "What we . could've done is curtail enrollment," he said, pointing out that other schools have done that. With fewer students many costs could be cut
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Single parents spark new organization
"The response has been resources are available as well, "but you the word about the new group, believes overwhelming," said Thomas. have to really dig for them," said StClair. having an organization for single parents Staff Writer Thomas and StClair distributed flyers "Single parents don't have the time to do on campus will draw people to UCO. "They will have that extra help," she t's nighttime in Edmond. Many announcing the formation of Single that," added Thomas. young children are safely asleep in Parents on Campus during the last week Seeing the need to coordinate and said. share the information with other single- "I talked to a lady in Wal-Mart and their beds. But at UCO they line the of May. "The phone was ringing within two parent students, the women sought told her what we are doing and she said, halls while their mothers attend class. hours of posting the flyers," said StClair. support for their idea from the 'God bless you. I've been thinking about "There's a whole group of them that going back to school, but I didn't know Thomas, 24, and StClair, 25, both community. sit out there together," said one mother. Local businesses, like Sonic and where to start.'" This situation, along with other special education majors, have been Bolstered by this kind of Glamour Shots, immediately committed problems that face single parents single parents for the past three years. encouragement, Single Parents pursuing a college degree, has on Campus has filed for prompted two single UCO mothers "How many people do you kno that would even try to do what official recognition as a to form a new organization. student organization at UCO. The organization is believed to single parents are doing in college today?" After approval by the Student be the first campus association in —Staci Thomas Government Association in Oklahoma designed to provide the fall of 1996, the group will single parents with information, UCO Student begin monthly meetings. services and activities, as well as While offering guidance support. and support to those who "need a little to donating coupons and discounts to the They met during the spring semester Co-organizers, Staci Thomas and Kari boost," Thomas emphasized that Single group and expressed interest in helping StClair said the group will help single and discovered that they faced common Parents on Campus is going to focus on develop the organization in the parents access everything from dilemmas in balancing parenting, school education. "There is nothing like this in community. financial aid information to emergency and money issues. Oklahoma," she said, "Most campus' Dr. Dudley Ryan, vice president for Faced with finding their own daycare—and all for only $10 a have a single-parent support group but resources, the women began researching student services, said Thomas and StClair semester. there is no single-parent association." The plan has drawn praise from together. One example of the fruits of may have uncovered something that will Along with supplying financial aid community business leaders and this- brainstorming effort was the be valuable to many students at UCO. "Our student population is unique information and planning parent-child university officials as well as students discovery of a $1000 scholarship for lowbecause of the nature of our university," activities, they plan to bring in experts to with the shared challenge of single- income single parents from the PEO he said. "I think it will be very popular." V See Parents, Page 6 Program for Continuing Education. parenting. StClair, who is dedicated to spreading Other educational and financial By Lisa Tatum
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Pinkston greets faces from the past - Belle a major negative "Not just the softball programs, they're the people who really for professional baseball but just in general what she care." Sports Writer By Richard Tortorelli
does to help out kids---4 should — say young adults—to help Central Oklahoma softball direct them in life, because it coach Gerry Pinkston had the really makes a difference when chance to see some old friends you have someone that helps when UCO faced the USA direct you through certain parts softball women's Olympic team of your life." in a May 18 exhibition game. Julie Smith, who was an AllPinkston has known U.S. American at Fresno State, met Olympians Pinkston at a Michele Smith and National Softball Julie Smith (no Coaches Association relation), as well as convention over a Olympic assistant game of golf. coach Ralph Pinkston cheated Weekly from for Smith at that serious to friendly round of golf, which competition. the Olympian said Michele Smith she appreciated. played against "I'm not a golfer; Pinks ton UCO during her I'm a better softball career at Oklahoma player than golfer," State. Pinkston, who said Smith. "She would pick up coordinated the "Girls and the ball and move it for me and Women in Sports Day" wouldn't tell anyone. luncheon held at UCO on "So I owe my life to her," February 1, invited the New Smith joked. Jersey native to be the keynote Smith said that Pinkston has speaker at the event, a time that been encouraging to her since Smith said she enjoyed. then. Smith also respects Pinkston "For the past about year and for working with college a half she's written .me nice athletes. notes of encouragement, and "I really respect Gerry a lot I've really appreciated it," said with everything that she does Smith, who went 2-for-3 with work with," said Smith, who an RBI and run scored playing had a single and a run scored in second base against UCO. "To three at-bats against UCO in the me, people like that are the ones Olympians' 14-0 run-rule win. who keep me going, because OKLAHOMA CITY
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Milwaukee player were suspended for five games. All Staff Writer three are on appeal. The Cleveland Indians slugger suspensions won't be served Albert Belle says he's tired of the until a hearing takes place. negatives. Belle's agent, Arn Tellem, Well, Albert, so am I. told The Associated Press that Since Belle made that Belle was being held to a higher statement to The Sporting News standard. in late February, there have been "It was just a good, hard play. more negative incidents Albert did not mean to injure involving the Cleveland Vina," Tellem told the AR outfielder. Since when do Colu mn Belle hit a baserunners run Sports Illustrated photographer with their forearms pointed out? in April prompting American I played high school baseball and League president Gene Budlig to if you ran like that, you were order Belle to seek counseling thrown out at second base a lot. for his temper. Furthermore, if I were Two weeks ago, Belle cursed baseball commissioner (on the out a Texas fan who wanted to day pigs fly and I beat Anthony trade a home-run ball that Belle Johnson in foosball at the BSU), wanted for a signed ball from Belle would be gone. Belle. Totally unreasonable, Belle insists that his off-theright? field behavior should stay off Most recently, Belle started a television. The fact remains that brawl in a game with the it's on the tube and that people Milwaukee Brewers. Yes, that's do look up to him. Don't give me right - he started it. Belle applied any Barkleyisms ("I'm not a role a vicious forearm to Milwaukee model.") that they don't. They second baseman Fernando Vina do. while running to second base. I was hanging out with a Each team's pitcher started friend watching SportsCenter on playing beanball instead of ESPN. My friend was not a big baseball and a hockey game baseball fan. After a story on broke out. (Don't get me Belle aired, she asked, "Are all wrong— I like hockey without baseball players like this?" the fights.) No, they are not. Belle, a teammate and a By Joel Reagan
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speak on issues like time management. Thomas is currently working on a plan to implement emergency daycare and sickcare for parents who cannot afford to miss class when a child becomes ill or a baby-sitter fails to show up. Promoting a positive image of the single parent is a cause close to the heart of both women. "How many people do you know that would even try to do what single parents are doing in college today?" asked Thomas. "I want to tell these people, `Look at yourself with pride.'" As a mother of a handicapped
child, StClair brings another perspective to the single-parent image. "I don't feel that single parents are at a disadvantage—I feel like they have a challenge," she said. "I've learned from my little girl that everybody has their own way. She runs different and she jumps different but she can do it. She had to learn to adapt. That's just like us, we have to learn to adapt. And with people to help you along the way, the challenge is easier to meet." For more information about Single Parents on Campus, call Staci Thomas at 340-5628 or Kari StClair at 947-2354.
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AROUND TOWN The following is a list of events taking place in the metro area for the weekend of June 14-16
Concerts/Music: V The Lienke Brothers pop band will perform at 6:30 p.m., June 16 at the Will Rodgers Amphitheater at N. W. 23 and N. W. 36 on Portland. The concert is free to the public, for more information call 236-1426.
Art: '"Selections from the Permanent Collection" open 12 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday at the Fred Jones Museum of Arts at 410 W. Boyd in Norman. Admission is free, for more information call 325-3272.
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The two main streets to UCO campus, 2nd Street and Broadway Extension, will undergo repairs this summer which may create traffic frustration for commuters. Both streets, also known as U.S. 77, will close down to one lane for those traveling to UCO from Interstate 35, then west on 2nd Street, and for those traveling north bound after 33rd Street on Broadway Extension. Road crews repairing 2nd Street will work west all summer to Broadway Extension while
traffic is rerouted around the project. Estimated completion of the street repair is scheduled for August. Broadway Extension at the intersections of 33rd, 15th and 2nd Street will undergo a six month project to modify lanes and change the present signal systems. Estimated date of completion is December 1996. Starting the week of June 17, the corner of Danforth and Broadway will be closed while the Santa Fe Railroad makes repairs to their tracks. Daryl Bishop, administrative specialist with the Edmond street
department, said the state and city of Edmond held off street repairs until the summer to accommodate UCO commuters. "I know it's frustrating for commuters but all the repair work will create faster traffic flow," said Bishop. Commuters considering alternate routes, such as John Kilpatrick Turnpike, then exiting onto Eastern, can expect a toll charge of 80 cents entering from Hefner Parkway, 50 cents from Broadway Extension and 25 cents from 1-35. Toll charges are half price for those who have Pikepasses, said Turnpike Authority representatives
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Owens projects her computer screen onto a large screen across the room. Students follow her movements at their own computer terminals. Computer stations are arranged in groups of six to encourage students to learn from one another. "How did you get into that?" and "Can you get me out of this?" are pleas that can be heard as students turn to their neighbors for help. "It is set up so everybody feels comfortable helping someone else," said Owens. "You need to have a human network to support the computer network." Owens says she enjoys teaching the over-55 age group. "They see it as a challenge and don't want to be left out," she said. "Senior adults support us and we need to actively pursue
supporting them because they are doing some wonderful things." While acknowledging that seniors may take a little longer to learn the technology of today's computers, Owens encourages them to keep trying. Her students get a smiley-face sticker for each class they attend. Those with perfect attendance will receive a special prize. "I haven't met an age group yet that didn't love stickers," she said. This is the second year UCO has offered "Summer at Central." Sponsored by the Office of Outreach, the program offers more than 20 courses in topics including art history, creative writing and • financial strategies.
AROUND CAMPUS Generally Speaking V The Baptist Student Union meets at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday night for fun, food, fellowship and special guests. Call Charles or Suzanne Lilliard or Janay Mobdy at 3411232 for more information. V The Fencing Club will meet at 6:30 every Tuesday night during summer at the Broncho Corral. New members are welcome, Co-ed club. Call Jacob Langthorn at 3968594 for more information. V Chambers Library on the UCO campus offers the Internet to students. Use the worldwide web and E-mail on Wednesday, June 19 at 5 p.m. Thursday, June 20 at noon, Monday, June 24 at 6 p.m. and Tuesday, June 25 at 6 p.m. in room 210E. Call Melissa Cast at 341-2980, Ext. 2947 or Don Gilstrap at 341-2980, Ext. 2979 for more information. News items for publication in Around Campus must be submitted at least one week in advance. Forms are available in The Vista office and should be printed or typed. Information will run for two weeks prior to the event depending on space. IIMMI
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William Crowe, U.S. ambassador to Great Britain, discussed world politics with students from UCO, OU, Norman High School, Oklahoma City High Schools and Edmond High School. The June 7 event at the Marriott Hotel in Oklahoma City was the first public meeting of the World Affairs Council of Central Oklahoma. "The goal of the council is to promote the study of international affairs and increase business opportunities," said Leo Presley of the Oklahoma Department of Commerce and member of the board of directors of the council. The council was formed recently by UCO President George Nigh and OU President David Boren. During a question and answer session, students were given an open forum by Crowe to "ask anything." John Msuya, a UCO senior majoring in political science asked Crowe if he thought there would be a lasting peace in Ireland. "They're a long ways from solving the problem," Crowe replied. He called the talks scheduled for June 10 "one small step at the beginning of a very protracted process." Msuya called Crowe's response "very informative." "He told me things I didn't know about the problem," Msuya said. "It's exciting to talk with someone who sees the President and talks with the President," he added. John Shelton, also a senior political science student at UCO, asked Crowe what attitude Great Britain will take when Hong Kong reverts back to Chinese control in 1997. Hong Kong has a large number of British nationals. Crowe answered that realistically, Britain will walk out the door and that will end their involvement, but added that it is in Peking's best interest to keep Hong Kong economically viable. David Schneider, a UCO political science graduate student also attended the event. "I felt his (Crowe's) responses were enlightening," Schneider said, "and in contrast to some academics and some politicians it was nice to hear from the view point of someone who has had the experience of foreign service." ■•1 1111111101 11
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"I hope the World Affairs Council continues to involve students in what they do," Schneider said. After Crowe met with students, he spoke at a luncheon attended by 376 people including U.S. Representative Ernest Istook, former governor David Walters and Oklahoma business leaders. Crowe talked about the "window of opportunity" for change that exists in the world today now that there are no longer two superpowers battling for dominance. He said one trend in foreign policy is universal information which hides nothing from the public. This has led to greater public comment on foreign policy. "This council will be an example of that," Crowe said. After the luncheon, President Nigh presented Ambassador Crowe with the World Affairs Council International Citizen of the Year award.
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William Crowe speaks to college and high school students students about international affairs on June 7. (Staff photo by Amir Alavi)
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Doctor is in at UCO Health Center By Joanna Owen
Staff Writer
Kim Greer, secretary at the Student Health Center said although the center sees plenty of students, they wish more students would take advantage of the health care provided at UCO. Students who are enrolled in at least one credit hour at UCO are eligible for low cost medical care at the Student Heath Center on campus. With heath care available, students don't need to wait until their condition gets worse before seeking medical attention, Greer said. "When in doubt about your health, come see a nurse." Nurses are available to evaluate patients at the center from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday at no charge. If there is a need for further medical attention, patients
will be advised to sign up to see the doctor. Nurses do not administer medication, Greer said. She said doctors see patients on a first come first serve basis. Anyone wishing to see a doctor must sign in with the receptionist starting at 11:30 a.m.. those who have not signed up before 12:15 p.m. will not been seen by a doctor that day. Patient are seen from noon to 12:30 p.m. The fee for seeing a physician is $10. All fees are to be paid in full at the time of service. Cash and checks are the only forms of payment accepted, Greer said. Doctors John Hackney, Ronald Legako and Dale Peterson are all area family practitioners who work during their lunch hour at the UCO Health Center. Greer said if a prescription is written that can not be filled on
campus, the staff will do their best to find the least expensive place in Edmond to get the medication. Greer said injections are also offered at the center. The most common injections are flu or tetanus shots for $10, Hepatitis B and Allergy shots are given for $5. The medication for the Hepatitis B and Allergy shots are not available on campus, but Greer said if a student buys the medication a nurse in the center can give the shot. Tuberculosis testing and shots for measles, mumps and rubella are free of charge. The center will test for variety of diseases, but they do not do the AIDS test. Greer said the Wesley Foundation Methodist Church at 311 E. Hurd Street in Edmond does AID's testing. The service is free, but it is only available on
LaBetta Wallenmeyer, R.N. examines Suzanne Farringer at the Health Center last Tuesday. (Staff photo by Amir Ala vi)
Mondays from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Along with treatment for minor illnesses the center performs pap and pelvic exams and administers different forms of - contraceptives. Also
pregnancy tests are available for $12. The Heath Center is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and is located east of the library between Murdaugh Hall and West Hall.
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