June 24, 1982
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Vol. 80, No. 58
An update on Lillard's goals
Inaugural goals become a reality
Vista photo by J.D. McDaniel
The desert atmosphere of Oklahoma, hot days and cool nights, cause hazy sunsets to enjoy during evening activities. Wednesday, being the first full day of summer, marks the beginning of rising temperatures and more outdoor fun and sun.
Vista receives All-American from American Collegiate Press "Well-written. . . reasonably well-edited. . .with its photo clarity and interesting opinion pages probably the strong points." So wrote the American Collegiate Press (ACP) judge after giving the fall '81 Vista an All American rating. The ACP is a national critical service sponsored by the University of Minnesota School of Journalism. Judging is based on publication frequency, enrollment and printing process. Past ratings do not effect present scores, although extreme shifts in grading may merit detailed explanations. This year the Vista received four out of five Marks of Distinction. These marks generally indicate areas of high scoring. The fall '80 Vista earned a First Place rating, but did not receive the four out of five Marks of Distinction necessary to become an All American. "You cover both men's and
women's sports, plus intramurals, well," wrote this year's judge on sports coverage in the Coverage and Content section. "It is difficult to tell what you or your school considers the 'most important' sport since several get equal play." This tops last year's comment on the scarcity of non-varsity coverage. This section rated 550 out of 700 possible. However, "you do go overboard on crosscountry runners' photos!" In the Writing and Editing section, strong criticism about poor grammar and spelling and typographical errors arose, as well as the comment that headlines needed more imagination. Still, the section rated a 640 out of 700 thanks to "lively, colorful" writing. Good, concise arguements on campus issues resulted in an overall score of 520 for the Opi-
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Audubon Society gives scholarships...page 4 Ten common mistakes in job hunting...page 5 Head coaches chosen for fall...page 7 Pros and cons in video games...page 8
nion Content section. "Wellwritten editorials and the variety of good letters and cartoons make this Opinion Page attractive!" The Design section received the harshest criticism, as the only section not to have a Mark of Distinction. A lack of visual direction or a variety in headlines was noted, along with a tendency to stick with well-worn techniques in each issue. The section earned 560, with the addition of 40 bonus points for excellent advertising coverage. Exceptional photography resulted in a fourth Mark of Distinction. "I am impressed with your consistantly good clarity—(a result of) product or darkroom and printer?" The lack of art and graphics ultimately dropped the total score to 480. Finally, student involvement added 200 bonus points to the final overall score of 3,350. Total possible points, without bonus, was 3,500. "The Vista is a well-written, reasonably well-edited, neat appearing newspaper," summarized the judge. "It should look into adopting a modular (horizontal) approach to design/makeup of pages so that good copy is easier to read and follow, and more attractive to the eye." The staff of the fall '81 Vista was Kim McConnell, editor; Barbara Boatman and Donald DeVault, associate editors; Bob Slankard, sports; Kris Miller, advertising; Terry Sweetwood, circulation; and John Finney, pasteup artist.
By Patricia Uselton In October, 1975, Dr. Bill Lillard was inaugurated as president of Central State University. In his speech that day he listed seven major goals that he wished to accomplish. Seven years later, how close is he to achieving these goals? His chief goal, and the one he is most proud of, was to improve CSU's public image. He has encouraged his staff to join him in promoting the university through the media, through civic and community involvement, and with programs like the Distinguished Lecturers Series and the Honors Scholarship Program. "That way people get to look at Central State in a new way, not just as a teacher's college," Lillard said. Also, some kind of physical indication of CSU's presence was needed. Signs were erected on major streets and highways directing commuters to the campus and two electronic boards also provide information on college activities. "Employment of a fine faculty does as much to improve the identity of a college as anything else," Lillard said, nothing that in a tenstate region CSU has had the largest faculty salary for the past two years. When Lillard first took office, the only paved parking lot was an asphalt-covered area by the ad-
ministration building. Since then, it, and six other major parking lots have been paved over, with plans to add the lots near Howell Hall and the new math/computer science building to the list. Better lighting and sidewalks have also been constructed. "I think we've kept our promise to take Central State out of the 'dust and mud'," said Lillard. Lillard's third goal, a doctorate degree program at CSU, has hit snags. Dr. Bill Fisher, graduate school dean, recalled their early attempts. "At Dr. Lillard's suggestion, we proposed a doctorate degree in special education. We thought the School of Education would be an appropriate place to start, given our beginnings as a teacher's college. It was approved by the graduate counsel, but the State Board of Regents for Higher Education chose not to act on it. This was about one year after Lillard's inauguration. Since then another degree, a doctorate in Business Administration, has also been sent to the regents. This too, has been neither approved nor rejected. Now a third proposal, a doctorate of arts in creative writing is being assembled for presentation. "We still have room for expansion in the master's program," said Fisher. "I don't think there's Continued to page 3
Vista photo by Daniel Smith
Construction workers guide a section of the north wall into place as construction of the new Mathematics and Science Building continues while warm weather and sunshine cooperate. Completion of the building is currently expected by Christmas.