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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