TgE ■ITIST'AML June 16, 1983
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Vol. 81, No. 56
Women educators discuss advancement opportunities By Theresa Gabrish A 1980 report from the State Board of Education shows a steady increase in school administration post held by women in Oklahoma, and the number continues to grow. Oklahoma Women in Education Administration, an organization dedicated to the advancement of women, met last week for their annual conference on the campus of Central State University. Members of this support group are teachers who are interested in advancement to administrative positions and women who are already administrators in Oklahoma schools. Dr. Mildred Hust, program chairman for the conference said,"The theme,"Women on the Move in Education," was chosen because we wanted to indicate women on the move establishing leadership positions in education and to encourage other women to be on the move." During the luncheon Wednesday, Oklahoma Congresswomen Penny Williams of Tulsa spoke to the educators about the status of education in the Oklahoma House of Representatives. Also on Wednesday Mr. Ford Price, president of Economy Publishing Company, spoke about the advancing of women to higher positions. The chairman indicated, "Today many more women are preparing themselves by getting the right education and experience and then getting the job they apply for."
Ford Price, president of the Economy Publishing Co., speaks to Oklahoma Women in Education about advancing women to higher administrative positions.
Blankenship named new re ent By Marla Webb Governor Nigh has appointed a woman to the nine-member board of regents of Oklahoma Colleges which govern CSU and five other universities. Linda Blankenship will replace Ed Livermore when the state senate confirms her before the current session ends June 23. Blankenship, a half Creek Indian born in Muskogee, received her undergraduate degree from Oklahoma City Uiversity in elementary education and master
of arts degree in teaching. She has certification in early childhood development and in Montessori teaching. Blankenship was employed by the Putnam City School District as an elementary teacher in both open area and self/contained classrooms. While there, Blankenship served as Tutoring Coordinator for the Department of Indian Education's Title Four Program. The purpose of the program is to help Indian students
with any problems they may have such as adjustment to school, tutoring or home and school relationships. Blankenship resides in Edmond with her husband Larry who works for the Oklahoma Tax Commision. The Blankenships enjoy bass fishing, tennis and golf, gardening and traveling in Mexico. Although she graduated from OCU, Blankenship took two courses at CSU in the summer of
CSU hypnotist explains art "You never say anything you don't want to say," said Randy May, a senior majoring in psychology. "Hypnosis is basically a willing thing." But does it really work? "For most people it does," said Randy, "the best subjects for hypnosis are those between the ages of eight and 50. Having a good imagination is also a plus." "People tend to make the assumption that you are not aware of what is happening when you are under hypnosis. This is not true. When you are hypnotized you are totally aware of what is happening to you." And how does it work? "The state of hypnosis puts people in a
highly suggestible state" Randy said, "it relaxes them and then appeals directly to their subconscious." To better understand how hypnosis works a person must become aware of the six stages that hypnotists use to appeal to the subconscious First is the lethargic stage. This is characterized by a very relaxed, sleep-like period. The hypnotist usually gives an eye movement command to confirm that the subject has entered this stage. In the light/sleep stage, the person usually experiences a floating sensation. A muscular control command is done during this stage.
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Partial amnesia is the third stage. The person in this stage will respond to commands given by the hypnotist with relative ease. Automatic responses are charateristic of the fourth stage. At this point the command to block all pain can be given. The subject will not feel pain but instead will experience a sensation of being touched. The fifth stage is known as Somnambulism. Most people experience positive hallucinations during this stage. These can be both visual and auditory. The final stage is the deep stage. In this time people experience the deepest "sleep." The medium stages, three and four, are the ones used with the subject who wants to lose weight or quit smoking. "Although many professional hypnotists use their certificate to practice and make money with their skill, I deal more with the experimental and health aspects of hypnosis." Randy recieved his certificate in hypnosis by taking a two month course in Norman. The course is taught by Herb Masters, who has been making his living teaching and performing hypnosis for the past 40 years.
1970 which included "Shakespeare" with Dr. Harry A. Ebeling and "The American Novel" with Dr. Frances M. Saunders. "I thoroughly enjoyed both classes," commented Blankenship. "I'm interested in education and the direction it takes. I will bring an educational background to the board. I am the youngest member of the board and I'm not too far away from when I was in college. I'm looking forward to meeting and working with the other regents. Right now, I'm still just doing my homework and getting acquainted with all of the colleges. I think it is a great opportunity to work with the colleges of Oklahoma," said Blankenship. Blankenship belongs to the American Montessori Society and the Oklahoma County Bar Auxiliary and served as immediate past president. Blankenship formerly belonged to the National Indian Education Association and the Bethany General Hospital Auxiliary. The Board of Regents of
Oklahoma Colleges governs Central State University, Edmond; East Central State University, Ada; Northeastern State University, Talequah; Northwestern State University, Alva; Southeastern State University, Durant and Southwestern State University, Weatherford.
Linda Blankenship
Student artist designs new Oklahoma City police logo By Marla Webb CSU art student, Carol Adams Walsh, has designed a new logo as a civic project for the Oklahoma City Police Department. The logo features the Bald Eagle which holds a ribbon bearing the inscription, "Trust in the Force." According to Walsh, "Trust in the Force" is the OCPD's motto and the eagle comes from the eagle the officers wear on their badges. The new logo can be seen as additional cars are added to the force. Walsh learned about the contest to design a logo in a police department paper a year ago. Although several artists sent their drawings in, Walsh's logo was finally picked. Walsh describes her work as "down to earth." Walsh completes her Masters degree in Fine Arts at CSU this summer. "I love their art department," said Walsh of CSU. Walsh's plans for the future are to be a professional painter. A member of the Norman Art League and the Oklahoma City Watercolor Association, Walsh exhibits her watercolors in the area. Currently, she has paintings at the Norman Art Gallery and the police department. Walsh also exhibits work at the Mayfair Festival in Norman.