The Vista Aug. 21, 1997 by The Vista

University of Central Oklahoma

THURSDAY August 21, 1997

The Student Voice Since 1903

General Classroom Building scheduled to be torn down By Lisa Tatum

Editor in Chief

A UCO Facilites Management workerprepares for the removal of asbestos from the General Classroom Building. (Staff photo by Lacy Amen)

Asbestos removal team eliminates campus hazards By Lisa Tatum

Editor in Chief

he removal of asbestos from university buildings throughout Oklahoma has become such a common occurrence that many universitiesâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;including UCOâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;have formed their own certified asbestos removal teams. The UCO team's latest chore will be to remove asbestos from the General Classroom Building which is scheduled for demolition this month. Thal Liggins, John Hamilton and

lagued by health hazards, and expensive maintenance requirements, UCO's General Classroom Building, located east of Evans Hall, is slated for demolition this month. University officials determined that repairs to the 49-year-old building's leaking roof and obsolete heat and air systems, along with the renovations required to bring the building up to American Disability Act standards, were too costly to justify. Mike Brown, chairman of the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges' Building Committee, said the regents voted in favor of total demolition of the building at their July 18 meeting. Brown said repairing the building would cost too much and the result would still only be a "third-class building." "By tearing the building down, we'll save money," said Brown.

Don Powers, director of safety and environmental management, agreed that trying to repair the building wouldn't be a good investment. "It's got old systems," said Powers. "It would take more money than it's worth to fix it up." In April, five offices in the building were evacuated because of high levels of mold and bacteria in the air. The high levels were caused by excessive moisture from the roof leaks and the steam pipes used to heat the building, said Powers. Some faculty who had offices in the building complained of headaches and respiratory problems before being relocated to other buildings. The remaining offices and classrooms in the building were moved this summer. Complete demolition of the building will cost about $50,000, said Jim Hurd, UCO's architectural consultant. Once university workers finish removing all asbestos insulation from the building, tear-down and removal should take 12 days, said Hurd.

Thomas Wilson make up the environmental control services division of UCO's facilities management department. The crew is licensed and certified by Oklahoma's Asbestos Maintenance and Operations Department, said Don Powers, director of safety and environmental management. Having the crew on campus saves the university money, said Powers. "We don't have to bring in outside contractors," he said, adding that such contractors can charge as much as $40 per VSee ASBESTOS, Page 9

The General Classroom Building will be demolished this month. (Staff photo by Lacy Amen)

INSIDE TODAY INDEX Editorial 2 Letters 2 Sports 10-12 Around Campus 18 Around Town 18 Classifieds 19

FEATURE Johnny Payne, novelist, playwright and folklore expert, is UCO's new artistin-residence.

ORIENTATION Task force aims to ease transitions for multigenerational students.

NEW POSITION New Student Activities Director Lynn Means is no stranger to the university.

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EDITORIAL

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Paper promotes sense of community

uring last week's general faculty meeting opening the 1997-98 school year, President Roger Webb said he wanted to "develop a greater sense of community on this campus." Fortunately, one of the tools needed to accomplish that goal already exists. The hope is that he and others will take advantage of it. Although we don't promote ourselves very often, it seems appropriate at the beginning of a new school year — and particularly after Webb's comment — that we remind faculty, students and staff that the campus newspaper is more than just a learning tool for journalism students. The Vista, as our nameplate notes, has served as the "Student Voice" since 1903. It offers news and information about campus activities, people and events and, as a result, promotes a sense of community. It also promotes and advertises UCO to readers off campus, provides a forum for debate and discussion of current events and community interests and keeps university administrators honest by watching and reporting on administration activities. During the newspaper's 94-year existence it has worked toward those goals with varying degrees of success. In addition to continuing and improving upon that legacy, the newspaper this year will attempt to strengthen our sense of campus community by reporting more on civic accomplishments by individuals in the university family. We hope you will join us in the coming year. Call us up, tell us what you think, write letters to the editor and share your thoughts. It's not just our newspaper; it's your newspaper, too. Help us help you make UCO a stronger family, a better community.

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Facts about NEA different from media myths

am writing in reference to staff writer Steven Wedel's July 24th column. I was disturbed by the proliferation of erroneous suppositions in Mr. Wedel's column and numerous efforts to undermine the importance of the National Endowment for the Arts and its funding. I am a student of the fine arts and I was disappointed with Mr. Wedel's disparaging attitude toward an important part of the national culture. First, I wish to disperse the myths that are unfortunately circulating about the National Endowment for the Arts with facts provided by the Endowment. Mr. Wedel and other members of larger media organizations have tried to convince the public that the Endowment's primary focus and contribution is to the individuals. This is an incorrect assumption. In fact, the Endowment only awards about five percent of their annual to individual artists. The largest proportion of the Endowment funds supports such programs as: theaters. touring dance companies, folk festivals, music concerts, museums, orchestras, galleries and the arts in libraries, town halls and children organizations, plus numerous arts programs in our public schools. Truly, the funds are further reaching than a "starving artist living on government subsidies." Also, these funds are given with the expectation they will be met at least dollar-for-dollar by private patronage. The argument that taxpayers don't want to or need to pay for the arts is substantial. Nationally, nonprofit arts generate about thirty-seven billion dollars in economic activity and return about three billion four hundred thousand dollars more in federal income taxes to the U.S. Treasury, twenty times the budget of the NEA. That translates to one million seven hundred thousand jobs for the nonprofit arts industry. That's a lot of jobs and money to just "kill it now, kill it fast, kill it dead." The national government spends only thirty-eight cents per capita to support the Endowment, and considering the returns to the treasury from the

arts, I believe it is worth it. Then there is sixtyseven percent of the American people who are "willing to pay $5 more in taxes per year to support federal government efforts in the arts." What about the fact that the attendance for the performing arts exceeds that of all the professional sports combined? Cuts in funding would cause rises in the cost and production of the Arts, because the leverage from Endowment support would be missing, and most likely add to the ever declining contributions of the private sector. Such an increase in cost would limit the arts and its products to largely upper-class patrons, excluding members of the "day job" market that Mr. Wedel believes is a viable alternative to federal support, a belief that more than fifteen million monthly welfare recipients might disagree with. To say that American art has not changed since "Johnson put the federal finger in the mix" is also an incorrect assumption. Some of the changes since the NEA's creation: the number of symphony orchestras has quadrupled, dance companies have increased from thirty-seven to over two hundred fifty, there are eight times as many theaters, and the creation of a state arts agency in every state (there were only five in 1965). I hope perhaps I have dispelled some of the idols of the marketplace that the media is consistently misrepresenting. In the future, perhaps Mr. Wedel will take the time to investigate the facts instead of reiterating media superstition. All the information I provided was found on the World Wide Web at http://arts.endow.gov, a page found in one minute of searching. I encourage anyone interested in saving this valuable resource for the humanities to contact their Senators and Representatives, to inform them of the importance of the National Endowment for the Arts and prevent the loss of this relevant commodity. —Jonathan Siler UCO student

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rom the rolling hills of Kentucky to the sprawling plains of Oklahoma comes UCO's next artist-in-residence. Dr. Johnny Payne, 39, novelist, playwright, folklore expert and musician, will be UCO's artistin-residence in the creative studies department this year. "This semester Payne will teach Fiction Experience, which will give students a taste of various formats such as short story writing, scenario writing and planning a novel," said Wert. "He will also be teaching our centerpiece course, Writing the Novel, a two-semester sequence," said Wert, "and in the spring he will teach Latin American Literature." Payne has been assistant professor of fiction writing and literature at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. since 1990. Payne comes to Oklahoma with his wife, Miriam, daughter, Sonja, 8, and son, Clayton. "We traditionally see the artist-in-residence as primarily being a novelist—a fiction writer-

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because the majority of our students produce novels as their thesis projects," said Dr. Lynette L.Wert, chairperson/professor of the creative studies department. Chalk Lake, Payne's first novel, came out this year, with his second novel, Kentuckiana, to follow this fall. His third novel, Baja, will be published in the spring next year. Payne is working on his fourth novel, Dope, a murder mystery about horse doping in the harness racing industry. He talks passionately and enthustiastically about his writing and love for teaching. "I love to teach—it's life's blood to me. When I get up in the morning, I want to be in the classroom," said Payne. One of the things that is crucial is to have a positive environment and establish rapport with the students, said Payne. "Everything else is predicated or just comes after that," he said. "I've been teaching at a large research university, but, even there my focus has always V See PAYNE, Page 5

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been on the students." "I want students to learn the pleasures and the craft of novel writing, and I also want to bring a sense of discipline in all aspects of that order," he said. "You have to enjoy writing. Writing is a combination of pleasure and selfdiscipline and both parts of the equation are equally important. You can't have one without the other," he said. "It takes a certain amount of selfdiscipline to really bring students to their highest level," said Payne. "This class isn't about being a writerâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; it's about writing," he said. The artist-in-residence program is designed to expose students to the varying styles and genres of writing of today's contemporary writers. "It gives the student the opportunity to work with some of the newest and freshest voices in the writing field and at the same time learn about the struggles involved in achieving that goal," said Bob Smith, administrative secretary of the creative studies department. Payne recently represented the U.S. Embassy in Peru, where he gave lectures

and workshops about what's going on in contemporary poetry in the United States. He also spent six weeks in Peru this summer as academic director of a fiveyear program-he-started this year at Northwestern University, which is an intensive summer study in Andean culture, Payne said. "This year was the pilot year, so we went with a small group of eight Northwestern students. Next year there will probably be twice that many," said Payne. Even though Payne comes to Oklahoma from Illinois, the influence of the Kentucky bluegrass and Cumberland Mountain regions comes through in his writing. Payne said he is connected to the hills of Kentucky because of his Appalachian heritage. "If you go back one generation, my ancestors were from the foothills of Appalachia," said Payne. "I'm very connected to the traditions that come out of that. I realize more and more that the place that I visited as a child is part of my identity," said Payne.

Payne talks fondly about the large family he comes from and the times they spend together. "My father is a good storyteller," he said."My dad once told me, 'I'll tell you how you can have a long and lasting marriage. When you walk in the door, and before your wife says anything, just look at her and say, honey, you're right, I'm sorry.' That must have worked, because my parents have been married fortysomething years," said Payne. Payne said his father, grandfather and great uncles would sit around and have breakfast for two or three hours, swapping stories. "They're all from Appalachia and there is this very dry wit that they have. They're all just funnier than all get out," he said. Payne said he must have gotten his storytelling ability from his father. Payne isn't the first writer to share his experiences and expertise with students through the artist-in-residence program at UCO. The artist-in-residence progra m was the brainchild of Clif' Warren,

dean of liberal arts, and was started in 1965. "The impetus for the program came from Alec Waugh, famous British novelist and biographer," said Warren. "I asked him if he had ever thought of being artist-in-residence, and he had always wanted to do something like that to pay back the people who had helped him," said Warren. Warren said he approached the university's president, Garland Godfrey, with the idea. "He liked the idea, and we were able to enroll 65 students in the first class. It was highly successful." Three published books came out of it, and a one-act play, which later became a movie entitled A Trip to Bountiful, which starred Geraldine Page, who won an Academy Award, said Warren. Past artists-in-residence include Carolyn Wheat, Alec Waugh, James Dickey, Virginia Sorensen, Paul Engle, William Saroyan, Horton Foote, Marilyn Harris, Geoffrey Bocca, John Bishop, Kathleen Cahill, Edward Allen and iXz Stewart O'Nan.

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Bronze Book cut official; No record kept for 1997-98 year By Steven E. Wedel Staff Writer Students who intend to save their UCO memories from the upcoming school year should plan to preserve them on their own. As of the release of the 1997-98 university budget, UCO's yearbook, the Bronze Book, no longer exists to provide a permanent record of school activities. The Bronze Book was awarded no funds for this academic year by a recommendation of the Campus Activity Budget Committee, a committee made up of students, administrators and faculty. The final decision to cut funding for the yearbook came from former UCO president, George Nigh. Dr. Deanna Land, dean of students and chairperson of the budget committee, said the committee did not want to eliminate the yearbook, but they felt funding for the Bronze Book should come from a source other than the Student Activity Fund. The amount of money requested for the Bronze Book was too much when compared to the number of students who benefited from the yearbook, said Land.

The Bronze Book asked for a budget of $50,000 for the 1997-98 academic year. The committee took into consideration that of the 500 copies printed, only 200 to 300 were sold. They decided it was not an equitable investment. Each copy would have to sell for about $130 to justify the expense, said Land. Dr. Sherri Massey, adviser to the Bronze Book, said, "The $20 cost to buy a copy of the yearbook did not even cover the cost to produce the book." Supporters who want to keep the yearbook said there are more factors than financial constraints when considering a project like the Bronze Book. "Any yearbook is the only permanent record for a school," said Massey. "The yearbook is a valuable asset in the recruitment of high school students. It is used by campus recruiters to show potential students what is happening on the UCO campus, what the student groups and organizations are doing. The teenage kids we're recruiting respond best to pictures, and that's what the Bronze Book offered." Donna Nelson, director of UCO's

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Alumni Association agreed. "I hate to see it go away," Nelson said. "It is a document of the university at a certain time in the university's history. "As an organization that deals in the history of the university, it's a nice document to have. To be able to look up a person's picture and name and what town they were from was helpful to us," she said. UCO President Roger Webb, who took office after the decision to eliminate the Bronze Book was made, said he is in favor of having a yearbook. "In my heart I have a strong leaning toward yearbooks," he said. "They are great historical pieces. Since I arrived here about a month ago, I have been reading the past editions of the Bronze Book to learn more about UCO." Dr. Land emphasized that the budget committee did not set out to eliminate the Bronze Book. "If the project is being used as an educational tool, it could be funded in some other way, such as the Educational and General Fund," said Land. The Bronze Book served as the lab for

UCO's yearbook practicum and provided training for students interested in teaching high school journalism, said Massey. Dr. Wilbert Deering, director of teacher certification, said the loss of the yearbook will not affect UCO's ability to certify students to teach high school journalism. Webb said if the subject of a yearbook is brought up for the next budget he will support it, though, he added, there must be consideration given toward a more cost-effective type of publication. "I've seen a lot of high-quality, desktop-type publications," he said. "They generally have a soft cover and not as much color, but are fine publications created at a reduced cost." For the 1997-98 school year, however, there will be no official record of UCO activities. Dr. Terry Clark, chairman of the journalism department, said the University of Oklahoma had eliminated their yearbook several years ago and it was recently revived thanks to the efforts of OU President Boren. "I have not given up on the Bronze Book for the future," said Clark.

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UCOSA undergoes facelift By Colby Grieser Staff Writer UCO's student government is taking on a new face and a new name this fall. They have completely restructured the constitution and brought about several changes within student government. The new name will be UCO's Student Association (UCOSA), replacing the former Student Government Association, which is part of the restructuring of the constitution. UCOSA will have three branches of government modeled after the state and federal government systems—legislative, judicialand executive, said Speaker of the House Dale Archer. They would also like to work with the administration to establish control over the student activity fees. "We must work together on this...We have sometimes fought and clawed our way through the administration trying to get our constitution passed... We have learned we must be patient with the administration," said Archer. He said they will also try to implement a student appeals process including grade and conduct appeals. The restructuring also includes changing the inner workings of UCOSA. The former student senate is now the Student House of Representatives and senators are now called representatives, said Archer. While the legislative branch contains the House of Representatives, it may consist of a senate in the future, said Janet Nicholas, UCOSA Supretue Court justice. UCOSA is trying to get legislation passed to add a senate. When that happens, there will be one senator for each of the 140 organizations on campus, said Nicholas. The House has a total of 45 elected students from each of the various colleges. "There will be a really good representation of the students on campus," she saidThe judicial branch of UCOSA is made up of three Supreme Court justices. In the past, the Supreme Court's only job was jurisdiction over the constitution but that will change this year, said Nicholas.

"I'm interested in seeing the court playing a bigger role in student government," she said. She also said they want the court to be taken more seriously, so they will be wearing black robes during court proceedings and UCOSA meetings. They also bought a new Bible and gavels for each of the justices. UCOSA would like the court to start handling student cases such as academic misconduct and residence hall offenses, said Nicholas. "You should be judged by your peers and not authority figures," she said. Nicholaa said eventually UCOSA vieuld4ike to see one court for each at the colleges and one for resrdence, balls to Mediate problems, with the Supreme Court handling aipeals. The Supreme Court has original and appellate jurisdiction over the constitution and its bylaws, said Nicholas. The Supreme Court's duties include checking new laws and referendums for constitutionality and swearing people in, she said. The executive branch consists of the president and vice president of UCOSA. Archer said the president represents every student who votes in the general spring election and will work closely with the administration. He also has power to pass or veto legislation generated by the House. Another change in the constitution is in the election process. Previously elections for student senate were held in the fall and spring. Now, there will be only one spring election for the House, combining it with elections for the president and vice president, said Archer. "We did that to try to increase the chance of a competitive election and increase involvement. This, in turn, will hopefully increase the issues in front of the rest of the student body," he said. UCOSA meetings will be held every Monday at 1 p.m. in the Carl Albert room on the third floor of the University Center. All students are encouraged to attend. For more information about UCOSA, call 341-2980 Ext. 3337.

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UCO hires record number of temporary instructors By Steven E. Wedel Staff Writer

large number of unanticipated last minute resignations, coupled with a tightened budget, has forced UCO officials to hire a record number of temporary instructors for the 1997-98 academic year, said Terry May, vice president of academic affairs. "Of the 31 new hiring actions, only five received full-time contracts," said May. "The rest are one-year temporary hires." May said many factors contributed to the high number of temporary faculty members for this year. "We did not have the budget to properly advertise for the vacancies we knew were going to be there," said May. "And then we had several unexpected resignations very recently." May said none of the teaching positions being filled are new. Many of the vacancies are due to retirement of faculty. Several of the new faculty members who will be teaching this year are not strangers to UCO's campus; said May. "The vast bulk of new hiring actions are people who have previous experience with UCO as adjunct professors or as a previous temporary employee." When all positions for the current school year are finalized, UCO will begin a campaign to have regular full-time instructors in place for the 1998-99 academic year, May said. The new faculty members are:

COLLEGE OF BUSINESS • Charles Pursifull is returning as a one-year temporary instructor in accounting. He is a certified public accountant with an M.B.A. from the University. of Oklahoma. • Thomas Slocombe was hired as a regular full-time professor to teach business management. He earned his Ph.D. from the University of Missouri and is coming to UCO from a post at

Chapman University in Orange, Calif. • Darrell Ford is a one-year temporary assistant professor who will teach general business. He is an attorney in Purcell, Okla, and earned his J.D. from the University of Texas. • Elizabeth Little, a one-year temporary appointment, will teach in the department of decision sciences. She received her M.B.A. from UCO. • Carla Williams signed a one-year contract to teach in the department of decision sciences. She holds an M.S. from the University of Southern California.

COLLEGE OF EDUCATION • Kathy Brown, a one-year temporary hire with a Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University, will teach in the department of professional teacher education. She has been teaching at Southeastern Oklahoma State University in Durant. • Keith Salyer agreed to a one-year contract as assistant professor in the department of professional teacher education. He has a Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. • Steve Allen was hired as a regular full-time faculty member after serving as a temporary instructor for UCO. He holds an M.S. from the University of Oklahoma and will teach in the departnien-t of occupational and technical education. • Laura Beckham is a regular fulltime hire in the department of professional teacher education. She earned an Ed.D. from the University of Oklahoma. She comes to UCO from the Edmond Public School System, where she has been a principal and director of special services. • Virginia Honea is a one-year temporary hire who will be head softball coach and an instructor in the department of health and physical education recreation and dance. She has an M.Ed.. from UCO. • Denise Cutbirth, a one - year temporary faculty member with a Ph.D.

from Oklahoma State Univer .sity, will English. She earned her MA from UCO. teach in the department of curriculum and instruction. COLLEGE OF MATH AND

SCIENCE COLLEGE OF LIBERAL ARTS • Ed Pugh was hired as a regular fulltime faculty member in the department of history and geography. He earned a Ph.D. from the University of Oklahoma and has been a special assistant to former UCO president George Nigh. • Timothy Morales, an English instructor, was hired as a one-year temporary faculty member. He holds an M.S. from UCO and is a doctoral student at Purdue University. • William Hickman has a one-year temporary appointment to teach in the department of journalism. He earned his J.D. from Oklahoma City University and has been teaching at Oklahoma State University. • Gilda Pace agreed to a one-year temporary contract as an instructor in the department of sociology and criminal justice. She has an M.Ed. from UCO. • Johnny Payne is the new artist-inresidence for the department of creative studies. He has a Ph.D. from Stanford and has been teaching at Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. He was hired on a one-year temporary contract. • Linda Jones is a one-year temporary hire in the department of creative studies. She has an MA from UCO and has been director of campus communications and public relations. • Albert Lynd is a one-year temporary faculty member in the department of music. He earned his Ph.D. from Michigan State University and has been an associate vice-president of academic affairs at UCO. • ShaWna Cleary is a one-year temporary hire in the department of sociology and criminal justice. She holds two MA degrees from UCO, one in creative studies and one in criminal justice. • Pamela Gold agreed too - a one-year temporary position in the department of

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• Daniel Endres, will teach as a fulltime professor in the department of math and statistics. The former UCO temporary assistant professor earned his Ph.D. from the University of New Mexico. • Starlyn Cooper is a one-year temporary hire in the department of biology. She holds an M.Ed. from UCO. • Dallas New agreed to a one-year temporary contract to teach in the department of chemistry. He earned his Ph.D. from Washington University in St. Louis, Mo. • Stan Sanders contracted for a oneyear temporary position in the department of chemistry. Sanders earned his M.Ed. from UCO. • Connie Wilhoit is a one-year temporary hire in the department of nursing. She earned her M.S. from Oklahoma University's Health and Science Center. • Jill Scott will be an assistant professor teaching psychology on a oneyear temporary contract. She earned her Ph.D. from Oklahoma State University. • Nancy Gibson signed a one-year temporary contract to teach biology. Her M.S. is from the University of Oklahoma's Health and Science Center. • Sharon Kerr is a one-year temporary hire in the department of nursing. She earned her Masters in Nursing from the University of Washington. • Kay Bjornen will teach in the department of chemistry on a one-year temporary contract. Her B.S. is from the New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. • Connie Lowry agreed to a one-year temporary contract in the department of nursing. Her M.S. is from the University of Oklahoma. All new faculty appointments were effective Aug. 13.

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hour. Powers said about half of all universities have similar crews because asbestos was a common insulation material used at the time many campus buildings were built. "It exists in almost every building here (at UCO) with the exception of the brand new buildings," he said. Though the crew is required to wear specially designed suits and air respirators to protect them from asbestos exposure, Powers

said studies have shown that exposure to the insulation is not usually dangerous unless it is consistent over many years. Being in a building with contained asbestos is not a danger, said Powers. It is the loose fibers that get into the air when it is removed that can cause a health hazard. Removal of asbestos at UCO is necessary when a building is demolished, remodeled or there is maintenance required on insulated pipes, he said.

Offices moved to University Center create 'one-stop center' for students By Ryan Dannar Staff Writer

CO students won't have to do the crosscampus shuffle as much this semester, since offices previously housed in the Administration Building moved into the newly-expanded University Center in July. The offices were relocated to the University Center in order to make things more convenient for students, said Stephanie Buzzard, administrative assistant for the director of Auxiliary Enterprises. A. K. Rahman, the director of Auxiliary Enterprises, said that he sees the building as a "one-stop center," where students can take care of all their needs at one location. "Registration, enrollment, advisement, financial aid, and the bursar's office/finance counter are all now located on the first floor of the University Center," Rahman said. Also located in the University Center are the housing and parking counters, the student government office, the International Student Office, Career Development and Placement Services, the graduate student offices, the College Scholarship Office and Counseling Services. In addition, the second floor of the building now contains

the University Center Bookstore, the University Copy Center, the Union Station Express convenience store, the Oklahoma Room restaurant, `89er Cafeteria, the Express Food Court, Constitution Hall, Citizen's Bank, and automatic teller machines for Nation's Bank and Citizen's Bank. The Link information booth on the second floor of the University Center will be open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays to help students find their way around the building and to provide maps of the campus, as well as other information. The parking lot east of the University Center has also been restriped to include more parking spaces, said Rahman. "It took us three to four years, but now we've got a gold mine for attracting students," Rahman said. A few adminstrative offices are still housed in the Administration Building. They include Human Resources, Business Affairs, the vice president of Administration, the vice president of Academic Affairs, the vice president of Student Services, and the president of the university. Rahman said it is up to the president and vice president of the university to determine how the vacant office space will be used.

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UCO football team begins practice tenure. "Obviously we've got a lot of Sports Editor bodies here, some of them people we weren't expecting, and it will take a he 1997 football season few days to get settled down," officially got underway Howard said. Monday , Aug. 11 as over "All the veteran players looked like 100 players reported to campus to they came back in shape and ready prepare for another run at the to play, so we're anxious to. get conference title. started." Practice began Tuesday, Aug. 13 UCO kicks off the 1997 season on for the 113 players who reported. Sept. 6 at 7p.m. when the Bronchos It's the most players to begin preseason workouts at UCO during head host Northwestern Oklahoma at Wantland Stadium. coach Gary Howard's 21-year By Chad Willming

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3 Bronchos named pre-season football All-Americans By Chad Willming

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He led UCO's defense with 163 tackles, two sacks, three fumbles recovered, and one interception. McNeal an experienced center anchored the offensive line, while Elmore, a tight end caught 17 catches, one a touchdown, for 209 yards. All three were first-team All-Lone Star Conference picks last year after leading UCO to a 9-3 record. Also earning pre-season honors were senior wide receiver J.C. Estep and senior quarterback Sean Morgan. Morgan and Estep were selected as pre-season Scholar-Athletes by

hree Central Oklahoma football players have been selected to the NCAA Division II pre-season All-American team according to various publications. Senior linebacker Johnny Luter and senior center Dustin McNeal were named first team pre- season All-Americans by The Sporting News.

Luter, McNeal and senior tight end Derek Elmore were selected pre-season All-Americans by College Football Preview '97.

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Bornman selected to All-Star tennis team C

entral Oklahoma tennis standout Charl Bornman has been chosen as a member of the 1997 Rolex All-Star team. Bornman, a senior from Bloemsontein, South Africa, was selected to the team by Tennis Magazine and the Intercollegiate Tennis Association. He will be flown to New York the week before the U.S Open, courtesy of Rolex, Tennis Magazine, and the ITA. Bornman will be honored on Friday, Aug. 22 at the West Side Country Club in Forrest Hills, New York.

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The Rolex All-Stars consist of men's and women's national champions and top- ranked players in NCAA Divisions I, II, and III , NAIA, Junior and Community Colleges. Bornman, a three-time all-american and doubles champion, won the Rolex NCAA Division II singles national title last fall. He was ranked #1 in singles at the end of the 9697 season. Bornman had a 23-0 singles record last year and led UCO to a 24-8 record and back-to-back national tournament appearances.

UCO football team selected to win 1997 Lone Star Conference North Division By Chad Willming Sports Editor

oach Gary Howard's Central Oklahoma football team is a unanimous selection to win the 1997 Lone Star Conference (LSC) North Division championship. In a poll of LSC coaches, athletic directors, and sports information directors the Bronchos received all 18 possible first-place votconference es. Five-time defending champion Texas A&M- Kingsville received 20 of 21 first-place votes making them the favorite for the South Division crown. In addition to being favored to win the LSC North Division, UCO has been rated 12th in NCAA Division II poll by College

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Broncho volleyball team begins quest towards conference title By Chad WIliming

Sports Editor

he Central Oklahoma women's Volleyball team opened practice Monday, Aug.11 as the favorites to win the Lone Star Conference North Division title in 1997. In a poll of LSC head coaches, athletic directors, and sports information directors, the Bronchos received seven of 13 first place votes to finish first in the pre-season voting. Finishing second to the Bronchos was Texas Women's College, followed by Cameron, Texas A&M Commerce, Ouachita Baptist and Harding. Also receiving preseason honors was senior middle blocker Kate O'Neill. O'Neill was voted as the pre-season pick for North Division Player of the Year. She was a first team allLSC selection in '96, finishing the regular season ranked second in the

league in attack percentage and blocks. O'Neill also ranks in the top five for career kills, kill attempts, solo and assisted blocks at UCO. She played in all 33 matches totaling 438 kills and 158 blocks. The Bronchos are led by head coach Mark Herrin. Herrin will be entering his eight season as head coach at UCO. In his previous seven seasons as coach the Bronchos have posted a 160-96 record, a .625 winning percentage, and five 20-win seasons. Coach Herrin's Bronchos are coming off a 20-13 overall record , and finishing third in the LSC with a 12-6 record. Starters returning for the Bronchos are middle blockers Kate O'Neill and Amber Batemen, junior setter Arwin Schneider, outside hitter Adriana Crovador and sophomore right -side hitter Dee Goble. Schneider was honorable mention All-LSC

last year. She led the LSC in assists and had 85 blocks. Bateman, a two-year starter, is an outstanding defensive player and one of the best servers on the team. Crovador , a sophomore, started all 33 matches last season as a freshman. She had 316 kills and 390 digs. Other returning letterman include Sophomores Jenni Gamblin and Jamie Clark, and junior Summer Williams. The Bronchos also have four newcomers joining the squad for the '97 season. They are junior transfer Karyn Posey, and redshirt freshman Carla Feathers, Lex King, and Jennifer Steinmetz. The Bronchos start the `97 season with four consecutive road trips beginning Aug. 29 at the Tarleton State Invitational. UCO will host the Broncho Invitational Sept. 19.

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New UCO student activities director named By Colby Grieser Staff Writer After 12 years at UCO as a student and employee, Lynn Means decided it was time for a change last November. The former director of Prospective Student Services took her first job outside the uhiversity only to find after eight months that UCO was in her blood. "I love every aspect of the university— cut me and I bleed bronze and blue," said Means. She returns Aug. 18 replacing former director Susan Thompson, who left the position to spend more time at home. "The shoes I'm filling are very large...that's very intimidating," said Means. Means will oversee all student activities, which constitutes anything extracurricular tied to the campus. Means started school here in 1984 and received her bachelor's degree in public relations/communications in 1989. While working as director of

Prospective Student Services, she went the near future I would like to start back to school part time and got her providing leadership training for the master's degree in education. organization leaders," she said . Though Means enjoyed her brief time This would include teaching them how away from UCO in her job as to run a meeting, help with Director of Training and .fundraising ideas, publicity and Development at Braums, reserving facilities for when she found out there was functions and events. an opening for student Along with this Means will activities director, she said be actively involved in several she couldn't wait to get back organizations on campus on campus. including the Student Now that she has returned Association, President's to work at her alma mater, Leadership Council, Means is setting new goals. President's Club and the Earth Any club or organization, Day Committee. Mea ns fraternities, .: sororities, Means said she also plans to university ath4tics see some changes this fall in intramural athletics and the fUnctions they student activities. sponsor are consfderod student Club members will be better informed activities and Mcans.plans tsj) have her and have more of a say in how student hand in all of it activities money is spent. --She said she,rplans',to prcirde support "I would like to see better participation to all the student cirginiiations for in all the student activities...I'd like to members, offices sponsors, help the weaker clubs that may not have "I have to gamy feet wet first but in the membership they'd like to have," said

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The offices and halls are now empty in the Administration Building resulting from the move to the University Center. (Staff photo by Lacy Amen)

No plans for vacant space in Administration Building By Telannia Hytche Staff Writer

he first floor of the Administration Building is deserted and there is no current plan of action for the future use of the vacant office space. "We do not have any definitive plans of action relative to the future occupancy of the facilities," said Dr. Cornelius Wooten, vice president of administration. Preliminary discussions have begun but nothing is final, he said. "Over the next several months we anticipate that final decisions will be determined," Wooten said. The final decision will be based upon

the need of the campus, he said. The Administration Building formerly housed everything from the Admissions office to President Roger Webb's office. All of the offices located on the first floor of the Administration Building moved to the first floor of the newly completed section of the University Center. The following offices that moved in July are: • Admissions and Academic Records • Bursar • Financial Aid • Graduate Admissions • International Student Services • Prospective Student Services • Scholarship office • Undergraduate academic advisement

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Students react to tuition hike

7 percent tuition increase has UCO students cutting back on credit hours, tugging at their parents pocket book or working extra hours to cover the increase. In late May, legislators and Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education approved the increase in tuition—about $3 per credit hour for UCO students. This increase ignites mixed feelings among UCO students. "It didn't make a difference to me," said junior child and family development major Amy Watts. On the other hand, junior nursing major Joni Denelsbeck said the increase has caused her to borrow more money. "It really didn't increase all that much, compared to other schools," said junior accounting major Greg Schmidt. The tuition increase affected his parents more than him, he said. "It's actually cheaper than my tuition at Auburn University (which is in Montgomery, Ala.)," sophomore

nursing major Karen Gray said. For some UCO students, the rise in tuition will cause them to work more hours or cut back on classes. "I am going to have to work more hours to pay tuition," said senior marketing major Samuel Haley. Sophomore English major Clye Miles said the rise in tuition has put him in a bind. "I don't have financial aid this semester," he said. Miles said he is taking fewer hours to make up for the increase. Junior Betty Molder said she received a loan and a grant for her summer tuition from financial aid. Most of her loan was used for her tuition this summer, she said. She said she didn't realize there was an increase in tuition until she noticed that the classes were more expensive.

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Task force to help ease transition to school life Step by step instructions available for large percentage of UCO population By Lisa Tatum

Editor In Chief They come to college for a variety of reasons: The kids are finally in school— They're looking for a new career,— They want to improve their quality of life. Whatever their motive, almost 50 percent of UCO's student population consists of people over the age of 25. To help ease these students' transition to school life, a group of UCO students have formed a task force to identify the roadblocks facing the "multi-generational student." Stacy Thomas, organizer of The Multi-Generational Task Force, said a multi-generational student is defined as a student who falls under one or more of the following categories: •Over 25 years old •Married •Have children at home •A transfer student with more than 60 hours of college credit. Task force members hosted an orientation Aug. 11 for new UCO multi-generational students. The orientation gave the students a chance to realize they aren't the only ones going back to school later in life, said Susie Dealy, assistant director of Prospective Student

Services. Many students attending the orientation were mothers with school-age children. "Once children are old enough to go to school, childcare is not an issue," said Camela Four, who hopes to pursue a career in veterinary medicine. Some of the students say they feel more confident returning to school because of their life experiences. "You can appreciate it more as an adult than fresh out of high school," said Bill Tackett, an education major. Tackett, who returned to school at age 37, said going back to college changed his life completely. "I went from relative stability to total chaos," he said. "But there will be relative stability again soon." Tackett graduates in December. To alleviate some of the chaos these students face at college, the task force is developing a handbook to guide them through their experience. The Survival Guide for the Independent Student will give stepby-step instructions in areas from

UCO student Clayton Bahr hold his oneyear-old Landon inside of the University Center. Bahr was one of the students that attended last week's nulti-generational student orintation. (Staff photo by Bryan Terry)

UCO President Roger Webb talks with Junior Nita Price inside of the University Center Ballroom. President Webb visited with students last week during the multigenerational student orientation. (Staff photo by Bryan Terry)

admissions to graduation. The book should be available this spring. For more information about The Multi-Generational Task Force, call Stacy Thomas at 341-2980, Ext. 2631.

New students participate in the Freshman Orientation held in the University Center Saturday. (Photo by Daniel Smith)

President's Club leader plans changes to increase interest By Colby Grieser

Staff Writer

he Presidents' Club may be making changes this fall, which will include better attendance at the meetings, training for club presidents and more involvement on campus. There has been poor attendance at recent meetings and President Janet Nicholas attributes this to the length of the meetings. The meetings have been lasting two to three hours and many presidents don't have time for that, she said. Presidents' Club consists of the presidents of 140 organizations on campus but only 25 to 30 people attend the meetings, she said. Nicholas said she plans to shorten the meetings to encourage members to get

involved again. better president and take that back to their "What I'm trying to do as president is club and help build it," said Nicholas. get people back into Nicholas said she the meetings," she has several goals for said. this year. One main At the meetings the goal is leadership What I'm trying to presidents will receive training. reports from other do as president is get She plans to have organizations to find training for presidents out what they are people back into the who may not have the doing and help them meetings. experience to run a with ideas for their successful club or own clubs, said organization, she said. —Janet Nicholas Nicholas. She said this "Most of them don't is important so they have the networking or club president can take useful resources to get what information back to they need or to get their organizations. things done on "I just want it to be campus," she said. a whole new Presidents' Club...a network Nicholas said she wants to show them and a place where they can learn to be a how to be presidents by helping them

organize fund-raisers, teach them how to prepare a budget and show them how to publicize events for their organizations. Another goal Nicholas said she would like to focus on is getting organizations involved on campus. Campus organizations will have a computer lab for all the members to use. They will also have a student activity workroom and lab where organization members can make posters and flyers. The Presidents' Club has two major events planned for the school year, which include a Christmas party for underprivileged children, where every club sponsors a child, and the Sponsor Appreciation Banquet, which recognizes outstanding club sponsors. The Presidents' Club meets at 4:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the month in the Central Cafeteria Dogwood Room. AD

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Women in the ranks Co-ed military results in lowered standards, increased danger for soldiers, country

ny hormonallycharged adolescent boy could tell you that men and women are biologically different. But it's something our wise leaders in Washington don't seem to realize, and so we have women in the military, training for combat situations. A mixed-gender military is ridiculous and impractical. The armed forces are not the place for social experimentation. Our defense department has forgotten that the purpose of the military is to kill the enemy and destroy their property. It is not a place where opposite sexes are supposed to learn how to get along with each other. Dr. Ruth, Miss Manners, and Dr. Laura are not drill sergeants, and drill sergeants should not have to play the role of therapist to boys and girls playing with their first real surface-to-air

missiles. Basic training in the military used to consist of several rigorous tasks and every soldier was expected to perform to set standards. Failure was overcome by punishment, training, and practice. And punishment was not having your Martha Stewart viewing privileges revoked. When the military caved to feminist pressure and allowed women into the ranks they soon found that females could not perform equally with their male counterparts. The obvious answer would have been to remove women from the military, but instead, the standards were lowered. Women recruits are allowed to go around difficult barriers on the obstacle course or are given assistance such as a footstool placed at the base of a wall that must be climbed.

In some circumstances the Army requires male recruits to do 20 push-ups. Females only have to do six. Does this mean that if a man is injured on the battlefield and there's only one woman available to save him, she can stop the fight until the man has lost enough weight that she can carry him off the field? Nearly half of all female recruits are unable to throw a grenade far enough to avoid blowing themselves to bits, yet they are given scores as high or in some cases higher than the males who can do the job properly. So, if a woman soldier throws a grenade, she's more likely to kill herself and her comrades than the enemy. I'm sure that's comforting to the rest of the world, but it scares the heck out of me. Now that the female influence

has reached into the ranks of soldiers, we have drill sergeants who cannot touch a recruit. We have recruits who are encouraged to explore their emotions rather than study ways to win combat. The Navy even has a program where recruits can present a trainer with a "blue card" on days when they feel blue. And they're told it's okay to cry. Gee, I bet Hitler would have been thrilled if our troops had such an option half a century ago. But I can't see Gen. Patton accepting an Army version of a blue card from a soldier who doesn't feel like killing today. The job of our military is vital to us as a nation. The military is one of the few areas where the government is justified in spending tax money. They should not be subjected to impractical social pressure

Stage area, other landscaping approaches completion Orange fencing may seem like outside of Old North, said a permanent fixture at UCO but Fairbairn. construction in areas such as Also included will be an Broncho Lake and around Old outdoor stage area around North are scheduled to be Broncho Lake. The new stage completed mid-September. area will have fixed-terraced, The cost of concrete seating for Landscape Project approximately 60 Illks4 Phase II is Ilipeople, he said. $380,797, an The stage area increase of , was designed as $8,797 from the 111 • a gathering base bid of place for $372,000, said lectures, Jean Benson, entertainment and associate budget guest speakers, said director. Fairbairn. The increase is due to Entryways will be put the last minute irrigation work on the northeast and northwest around Old North and Broncho side of the University Center, Lake and wiring necessary to said Fairbairn. light directional signs on The east entry of Thatcher campus, said Scott Fairbairn of Hall will be extended to the Howard Site Design, the University Center, providing company which is overseeing the access for the physically project. disabled, he said. 4:o Other Phase II projects include benches, additional —By Joanna Hafey shade trees and brick pavers Staff Writer

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from the feminist movement. They should not let unqualified recruits pass through training and enter situations where the recruit is responsible not only for their own life but the lives of their fellow soldiers. America is the only superpower left in the world. That is a status we will not be able to maintain if we continue to lower our standards in hopes of achieving an equality that simply is not there.

RESUMES Broncho Lake changes again as it undergoes final stages of construction. (Staff photo by Bryan Terry)

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AROUND TOWN The following is a list of events taking place in the metro area for the weekend of August 22-24.

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• Doobie Brothers will perform Aug. 22 at the Bricktown Brewery backlot, 1 N. Oklahoma. Tickets are available at Bricktown Brewery, Gil's and VoiceStream locations.

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Hamlet will be performed by Oklahoma Shakespeare in the Park through Aug. 31 in the O'Meara Ampitheater at Hafer Park. For more information, call 340-1222. ✓ Noises Off will be performed through Sept. 13 at the Pollard Theatre, 120 W. Harrison in Guthrie. For more information,call 282-2800. ✓ Three Million Dollar Lunch will be performed through Aug. 24 at Kerr Park. Admission is free. For more information,call 681-3426.

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University in Indiana, will-teach a modern dance technique class from 10-11:30 a.m. on Aug. 23 at UCO. The cost will be $8. For more information contact Jamie Jacobson at 341-2980, Ext. 5231.

• Kappa Phi will meet at 7:30 p.m. tonight at Wesley Foundation for a "Wild-N-Wacky Watermelon Party." For more information, call Tricia Kuhn at 844-8352.

• Nepal Student Association will meet at 6 p.m. Aug. 23 at Dr. Morey's house for a potluck to welcome new members. For more information, call Gyanendra Aryal at 330-8171.

• UCO's Hockey Club meets tonight at 7 p.m. at Henry Hudson's on 2nd Street. The club needs in-line players, ice players and goalies—no matter what experience level. For more information contact Scott Finley at 478-8418.

• Circle K International will meet every Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in Room 312 of the University Center. For more information, call Sonja Anderson at 341-6089.

✓ The Homecoming activities board will hold a fundraiser from 5 p.m. until close tonight at El Chico in Edmond to raise money for the homecoming board.

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✓ Debra Knapp, dance instructor from Butler

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News items for publication in Around Campus must be submitted at least one week in advance. Forms are available in The Vista office, Room 107 of the Communications Building, and should be typed or printed. Information will not be accepted by telephone. Items may run for two weeks prior to the event, depending on space.

CAMPUS CRIME

The University of Central Oklahoma's Department of Public Safety logged the following incidents from July 29 to Aug. 3, 1997. July 29

Arrest Kevin Rawlings, of Oklahoma City, was stopped at University and Campbell for having only one headlight. Rawlings was issued a citation for driving under suspension and released on his own recognizance.

July 30 Arrest Ibrahim Hastopalli, of Oklahoma City, was stopped at Campbell and University for an expired inspection sticker. Hastopalli was issued citations for driving under suspension, expired inspection sticker and expired license plate. Hastopalli's vehicle was impounded and he was released on his own recognizance. Aug. 2 Warrant Arrest John Jackson Blalock; of Edmond, was stopped at University and Clegern for having only

one headlight. Blalock had an outstanding Oklahoma County Warrant for bogus checks. He was issued citations for driving under suspension and improper equipment and transported to the Oklahoma County Jail.

Aug. 3 Arrest Nicholas Cole Little, of Edmond, was stopped at University and Chowning for speeding. Little was taken to the Edmond City Jail and issued citations for driving under the influence and speeding. Damage to Property A victim

reported that a vehicle parked beside her vehicle in the Faculty/Staff 5 parking lot had caused damage to her driver's side door.

Aug. 6 A book of postal stamps, Larceny several disposable cameras, a cassette tape and a can of Coca-Cola were reported missing from Thatcher Hall.

Aug. 7 Lost Property A victim left her wallet in the University Center on the first floor, when she returned it was gone.

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s new president of the University of Central Oklahoma, I am genuinely proud and honored to be a part of this great institution. If you are a new student, or a returning student, know that you have made the right choice in selecting a university. Faculty, staff and administrators are here to serve you, and to make your years at UCO among the best and most memorable of your lives. With the completion of a major construction project almost behind us, we are moving rapidly into the future. We will work hard to make sure that every UCO graduate is well-equipped to handle the demands of the workplace or whatever other professional path beckons. UCO is committed to providing strong academic programs that inspire intellectual curiosity, analytical thinking and effective communication skills. Student support services and activities that encourage the broadening of horizons, an increased appreciation for diversity, and an enhanced appreciation for the arts are vital as well. Although the academic experience alone is time-consuming, I hope that you will also find time to become active in our many student activities. Student activities and events are the heart of campus life and will result in memories that last a lifetime. As your president, I will strive to create an atmosphere in which students thriveâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;an atmosphere that is friendly and caring, yet demanding and challenging. Our commitment to scholarship, our strength in teaching, our investment in technology, and our dedication to leadership experience will provide you with a solid foundation for the future. Whatever your dreams, your decision to begin pursuing them at UCO makes me proud. I am excited to be a part of the UCO community and look forward to many wonderful years here.

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it is that time of year again. Let me welcome you back to school. If this is your first year at UCO, I want to thank you for choosing us as your school. I hope your summer break, provided that you had one, went well and left you ready for classes. As you can already see, the campus has taken shape very nicely and work is continuing around Broncho Lake. The University Center now houses the finance counter, enrollment, and advisement. Enrollment is now a one-stop process. Along with the structural changes, we have had a change in the administration. Dr. Roger Webb succeeded President George Nigh this summer to become our new president. I know UCO will benefit from his time here and I encourage you to welcome him. UCO is also a great place for activities. With over 100 campus organizations, I know the campus provides plenty of opportunities for traditional students as well as non-traditional students. Get involved. It makes your years at college that much more fulfilling.

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BACK-To-SCHOOL INSERT accomplish his goals. Coming to OSU from Le Flore County, a section of eastern Oklahoma where poverty was rampant and very V hen Roger Webb opened his first faculty/staff few high school graduates ever went on to college, Webb address in the University Center's new was immediately faced with proving himself. Constitution Hall last His first adviser at OSU set the week, he told the challenge in motion with an audience, "I feel like a new off-handed remark. freshman." "My tax money has been At 56, UCO's new president going to pay for welfare has come a long way from his people in Le Flore County freshman year in college. But for years," the adviser told whatever vision, strength and Webb. determination Webb "I'm glad somebody demonstrates today as he sets finally made it up here to forth goals for this university, college." are traits he said he has been Webb's response was one refining since his first year in of indignation. higher education. "I told him he had not Webb was the first in his been paying welfare for me family to go to college. When and my family," he Photo by Lacy Amen he left the small town of remembers. "I said, 'I'm Heavener, Okla. to attend working to go to college Oklahoma State University in and my father is helping 1959, his sights were set on a career as a college professor. me. You are not going to pay a dime for me.'" "I could see myself teaching the history of political Though the incident caused Webb to change advisers, science," he said. he said it was a milestone. Webb said he realized early on he had to work hard to "It served as a stimulation that I'm going to prove to

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if myself that I can do it," he said. "It was an early lesson in my life that you can do it wherever you are coming from...whatever your background is." Webb said his college experience is where he learned that he wanted to be a leader, not a follower. "I realized that there were people who were going to be making decisions and I wanted to be a part of that," he said. Webb did indeed become a part of the university during his years at OSU. His memberships included student government and the Alpha Lambda Chi fraternity. Fraternity brother Bob Lindley remembers Webb as focused and vision oriented. "He always had goals," said Lindley. "He wasn't one to sit on his hands." "He was never easily dissuaded," said David Stratton, another fraternity brother and law school partner. While Lindley said Webb was serious about his goals, he added that he was also a lot of fun.

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"He was a real BMOC—Big Man On Campus," said Lindley. "He was real popular with the girls, too." Today, Webb said he still believes that the college years are one of the most important times in a person's life. "There is so much of an education that can occur in student activities and campus life," he says. "It can shape destinies. This is a time when people fall in love and get married and make decisions about careers and degrees." Webb's own destiny was largely influenced by one college experience during his senior year. He ran for president of the student body and lost the election by two votes, he said. But rather than succumb to the negative feelings that came with losing, Webb said he chose to focus on other interests. One of those interests was research of law enforcement and highway safety. After graduating, his research led him to an opportunity to spend a year in Washington, D.C., where he observed Congress and worked with committees on developing national highway safety laws. Taking what he learned from there, Webb

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returned to Oklahoma and approached the director of public safety. Webb told him, "Hey, you need me because Oklahoma is going to have to pass these laws and I can write them." His confident approach got his foot in the door and Webb spent the next 12 years with the Oklahoma Department of Public Safety—the last five as Public Safety Commissioner. Webb attributes much of his management capability to his experience with public safety. "It was wonderful for me because I learned a lot about organizations and management." Webb's next career move took him back into the realm of higher education. In 1978, he became president of Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, a position he held until making the move to UCO this year. People in Tahlequah will attest to Webb's down-to-earth approach and eager-to-listen attitude. Webb said he learned how important it is to look people in the eye and be interested in what they were saying from

his father. "My dad is a wonderful man," said Webb. "As a kid it was always frustrating because we could never go any place because he would talk to everyone he would see. He loved it." If the positve reactions to his faculty/staff address are any indication, Webb's own friendly smile and extended hand are quickly melting the icy skepticism of some of the faculty, staff and students at UCO. Webb does admit, though, to being a little apprehensive before the meeting. But when all was said and done, he said he was "elated" with the response he got. Webb said he will work on goals including improving academic centeredness, improving student services to attract more enrollment and developing a serious plan for UCO's visions. Webb said he believes UCO can be "better at who we are" than OU and OSU can be at being who they are. But, he said it won't happen overnight. "Attitudes and mindsets are hard to change."

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By Steven E. Wedel Staff Writer he university library is offering a new research service that provides UCO students access to statistics, abstracts, phone numbers and The New York Times. First Search Oklahoma is a joint Internet project of the Oklahoma Department of Libraries and OneNet, the state telecommunication network supervised by the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and other organizations, said Habib Tabatabai,

coordinator of automated reference services. To access First Search Oklahoma students will need to find a computer with Internet access, then direct their WWW browser to http://www.ref.ocic.org:2000/html/fs_psw d.htm. From this site the visitor will be asked for an authorization number and password, said Tabatabai. The authorization number is 100-137-795 and the password is "library." Jane Taylor, head of reference at the library, said the databases available after log-on include:

• Biography Index, which includes over 4,500 biographical sources • Books in Print, with ordering information for books currently in print • Bus/Inds, with international coverage of public and private firms, markets, manufacturing and service industries • ERIC, for research on topics related to education • Fact Search pulls up facts and statistics related to social, economic, political, and current world news • MDX Health Digest offers citations and abstracts related to health articles suited for general public

• Net First is an Internet resource • New York Times is the on-line version of the newspaper for the past 90 days • Paper First for conference proceedings • Periodical Abstracts has over 1,500 popular and academic titles, with over 600 of them in fulltext • Pro CDs have business and residential telephone books • WorldCat is the most comprehensive card catalog, with over 33 million records in over 21,000 libraries worldwide. • The World Almanac • The World Book Encyclopedia should Ako be on-line soon.

SEMENT NFORMAT1ON New undergraduate students are required to meet their advisers before enrolling. After the first meeting students can schedule classes themselves provided they meet the following requirements: • A retention GPA of 2.00 • Twelve hours of completed coursework at UCO • All curricular deficiencies are completed Advisement offices are located in Room 121 of the University Center.

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Applied Liberal Arts program offers broad-based education By Jim Hulsey Staff Writer

The College of Liberal Arts offers a degree program designed toward the many career options facing graduating students in a changing world—Applied Liberal Arts (ALA). ALA was designed as a interdisciplinary degree, providing a core program in liberal arts, requiring 24 hours of study in the area of the student's interest. This combines with 12 hours in career preparation, eight hours of foreign language, eight hours in communication skills, nine hours in cultural foundations and 15 hours in social and behavioral sciences. General education requires a total of 45 hours. Dr. Richard Peters, professor of history, and former program director of the applied

liberal arts, developed the course of study. "In a business world of specialization, people fail to see the broad picture. The program (ALA) was developed to fill that need," said Peters. The degree program is structured to teach students to refine and utilize their know how to research and submit facts, develop skill to conceptualize and arrive at independent decisions. This allows maximum job flexibility to graduates, especially in a work world where a person may change career descriptions 10 times in as many years. "The ALA program was found to be specifically tailored to my educational needs_and goals (business). Completing this degree allowed me to 'get my foot in the door' with a major company in the travel industry (American Airlines)," said James A. Balkenbush, ALA 1985 graduate.

"At the time, only one in 80 applicants were accepted for employment. Without a doubt, the degree in ALA opened the door making employment a reality," said Balkenbush. "It's a very good broad degree that gave me a business base, but allowed me to write and use oral communications—my strong points—which dovetails perfectly with my lecturing and writing career," said B. Irene Martin, 1989 ALA graduate. President and CEO of Oklahoma Dreams Inc. and president of Phototech Photography, Clayton B. Rogers, a 1994 ALA graduate said, "I took this area of study so that I could eventually expand beyond the artificial limits other degrees placed on the students." Business based courses in economics, law, computers and accounting allowed Lorna Swinney-Taylor, 1993 ALA

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HOMECOMING 1997 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Monday, September 22 3 p.m.- 5 p.m. Lull Olympics Shaving Cream Tug-o-War Hamilton. Field house, south ka,vn

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Tuesday, September 23 3 P.m.- 4 p.m. Laff OlYttiPiles Obstacle Course Hamilton Field house, south lawn

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Wednesday, September 24 8 a.m,- 7 p.m. Homecoming King & Queen Elections University Center 10 a.m.-- 4 p.m. UCO Blood Drive Unh,ersitv Center 2nd floor by the bookstore

3 p.m.- 5 p.m. Laff Olympics Basketball Shootout West Hall Basketball Court

Thursday, September 25 8 a.m.- 7 p.m. Homecoming King & Queen Election University Center 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. UCO Blood Drive University Center 2nd floor by the bookstore

3 p.m.- 5 p.m. Laff Olympics Elimination Volleyball New Volleyball Court West of Health Center

Friday, September 26 6 p.m.- 9 p.m. Thstinguished Former Students Awards Banquet University Center Grand Ballroom

Bonfire, Pep Rally, Dance, Laff Olympics, Cheer / Banner Competition South of Business Building

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Planning begins for Homecoming events he Homecoming '97 Planning Committee is busy distributing information and signing up volunteers for this year's homecoming week festivities to be held Sept. 22-27. This year's theme, "UCOThe New Horizon," will be used throughout the week. Laff Olympic competition will once again be part of the week-long celebration, as will King and Queen elections, a blood drive and parade. The annual parade is scheduled for 10 : 30 a.m. Sept. 27 in downtown Edmond. UCO student groups, faculty and staff can participate in the parade and compete for prizes. Awards for the winning float entries vary from large trophies for winning commercial entries to $500 for first, $300 for second and $100 for third place student organization entries. Parade entry forms are due by 5 p.m, Sept. 12. Anyone wishing to volunteer to help organize 1997's homecoming can sign up at the UCO Student Information/Organization Fair from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27 or call the Student Activities Office at 341-2980, Ext. 2363.

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Who's Who seeks applicants A select group of students from more than 1,000 schools in the United States are chosen each year to be accepted in the Who's Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, and UCO seeking applicants for the prestigious award. Who's Who recognizes outstanding campus leaders. It is a national organization that has been in existence for 46 years. It is known as one of the most highly regarded and long-standing honor programs in the nation, said Dr. Deanna Land, dean of students and chair of the awards committee that selects eligible applicants. "The selection process is quite strenuous as only the top notch students are nominated," Land said. The awards committee is composed of representatives from the faculty, administration, and student body, said Land. She said in the past there were usually 500-600 nominations submitted but half of those students usually did not meet all the eligible criteria. To encourage more eligible applicants to participate, the committee changed the nomination process this year. Students can now nominate themselves. Applications are available from deans, department chairs and organization sponsors. The criteria for selection

includes: •Currently a junior, senior, or graduate. •Undergraduates must have completed at least 64 hours and currently be enrolled in at least 12 hours. •Graduates must be accepted by the Graduate School and enrolled in graduate courses only. They must be currently enrolled in 9 hours. •Undergraduates must have a minimum grade point average of 2.00 and graduates must have a minimum of 3.00. •Must have made a contribution to the university. Some of these examples include holding a major office; having active membership in a statewide or national student,. organization, a organization, or a d organization; made for participation t programs for was not paid ads contriy6ons t o a n • cv,". community )45,*' organization. This f will also be allowing student to include 4a leadership roles fro ities. "We ar d a way to reach eligible students,' The appt Who's Who Oct. 1, 1997:

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IMO CA HONORARY ORGANIZATIONS Alpha Chi (Junior & Senior) Alpha Kappa Delta (Sociology) Alpha Psi Omega (Theater) Alpha Lambda Delta (Freshman Women) Chi Sigma Iota (Counseling) Delta Mu Delta (Business Administration) Kappa Delta Pi (Education) Mortar Board (Seniors) Omicron Delta Epsilon (Economics) Phi Alpha Theta (History) Phi Eta Sigma (Freshman Men) Phi Theta Kappa Pi Sigma Alpha (Political Science) President's Leadership Council Psi Chi (Psychology) a Delta Pi (Spanish) a hi Omega (Gerontology) Delta (International English) 4111.* Women) REEK SOR Alper Gamma

PUS OR Japan Student Assn. Korean Student Assn. Los Amigos Malaysian Student Assn. Nepal Student Assn. Pakistan Student Assn. Singapore Student Assn. Thai Student Assn. RELIGIOUS ORGANIZATIONS Bahai Club Baptist Student Union Catholic Student Center Chi Alpha (Assembly of God) Christian Outreach Center Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kappa Phi (Methodist Women) Latter-Day Saints Student Assn. Muslim Student Assn. Sigma Theta Epsilon (Christian service fraternity) Wesley Foundation (Methodist)

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GANIZATIONS epublicans emocrats SPECIAL COMMITTEES Earth Day Committee CULTURAL/ETHNIC ORGANIZATIONS African Student Assn. Bangladesh Student Assn. Black Student Assn. Buddhist Learning International Student Society (BLISS)

Chinese Student Assn. Chinese (PROC) Student Assn. European Student Assn. First American Student Assn. Hispanic American Student Assn. Hong Kong Student Assn. India Student Assn. Indonesian Student Assn. International Student Assn. Iranian Student Assn.

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS Accounting Club Advertising Club Art & Design Group Biology Club Broadcasting - Oklahoma Broadcasting Education Assn. Business - AMBUCS Business Club Business - International Business Club Business - Phi Beta Lambda Chemistry - American Chemical Society Child Development - Edmond Early Childhood Education Assn. (EECA) Childhood Education - Assn. For Childhood Education International Communications - Toastmasters Computer Science - Data Processing Management Assn. (DPMA) Computer Science - Assn. for Computing Machinery Creative Writers/Studies Institute Criminal Justice - Delta Tau Chi Decision Sciences - American Society for Quality Control Economics Club Education - Student Education Assn. English Society Fashion Merchandising - Fashion Troupe Finance Club French Club Health, PE, Recreation & Dance Club Human Environmental Science - Nutrition/Dietetics Club Human Environmental Science - Student Assn. of Family & Consumer Services (SAFCS) Humanities & Philosophy - Medieval Society Interior Design - American Society for Interior Designers Journalism - Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ)

Management - Human Resources Management Society

Management Club Marketing - Collegiate Marketing Assn. Marketing Education - Distributive Education Clubs of America (DECA)

Mathematics Club Medicine - Pre-Medical/Health Professions Club Nursing - Student Nurses Assn. Nursing - Quod Curamus (Because We Care) Philosophy - Symposium of Philosophy Photography - F-64 Society Physics - Society of Spysics Students

Pre-Law Club Public Relations Student Society Assn. Safety Engineering - American Society of Safety Engineers Special Education - Student Council for Exceptional Children (SCEC) PROFESSIONAL FRATERNITITES Phi Upsilon Omicron (Home Economics) Sigma Alpha Eta (Speech & Hearing) Sigma Alpha Iota (Music) Sigma Phi Sigma (Funeral Service) SPORTS/RECREATION ORGANIZATIONS Bowling Club Fencing Club Skating Club Soccer Club Table Tennis Assn. SPECIAL INTEREST ORGANIZATIONS Amnesty International Army Blades Army ROTC - Broncho Battalion Association of Women Students Best Buddies Bloodhounds (Blood Drive) Boost Alcohol Consciousness Concerning the Health of University Students (BACCHUS) Cheer Team (Coed) Circle K Gay/Lesbian Alliance for Student Support (GLASS) Homecoming Activities Board Horizons Unlimited (Disabled Students) Pershing Rifles (Drill Team) Pom Pom Squad Presidents' Club Residence Hall Assn. East Hall Council Murdaugh Hall Council West Hall Council Rotaract Club Single Parents on Campus UCO Student Assn. (UCOSA) Student Programming Board University Center Activities Board (UCAB) UCO Webmasters

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Graduation equals jobs with help from UCO service By Jim Hulsey

Staff Writer etting a college degree does not necessarily guarantee getting a job, but one UCO office has been established to help students bridge the gap between graduation and employment. UCO's Career Development & Placement Service (CD&PS) helps students deal with the selection and preparation they need to improve their chances of getting the job they want after graduation, said Carrol McAllister, career development specialist for CD&PS. Programs and services provided by the CD&PS include career explorations, computerized counseling and career assessment.

The CD&PS is also building a library of information on businesses and the career opportunities they offer. Job search and job skill training, seminars, resume critiques and mock interviews are held monthly each semester. Seminars on resume writing include overviews of different resume styles and tips on what to include and exclude in a professional resume. Students can bring their resume and cover letters into the CD&PS office for a critique. The submissions must be in hard copy form and in English. Job search seminars teach students the most effective methods for finding a job and how to finance and organize a job search. Interviewing seminars cover how to

prepare for an interview and what to expect during an interview. Typical interview questions are listed in handouts. The CD&PS assists students with resume referrals and provides on-campus interviews with companies seeking graduates for positions in their businesses. When established in 1994, CD&PS provided students an average of six to eight interview sessions with potential employers. The week of Aug. 8, 33 companies are scheduled to interview students. Among these are: Kerr-McGee, DeLoitte & Touche LLP, Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Aerotek, Hertz Corp., and Boeing Aerospace. Interest is growing as companies learn of UCO's academic excellence, said

McAllister. CD&PS also provides a network of resume referrals. Every week employers from businesses, government and education call CD&PS seeking qualified job candidates. Last year's inquiries and responses numbered 10,942, a 245 percent increase over previous years, said Dr. Kathryn Gage, director of CD&PS. Gage said students should sign up right away. Resume request deadlines for some companies are as early as Aug. 29. CD&PS seminars are scheduled this semester for Aug. 26-28, Sept. 10 and Sept. 22, Oct. 14-16, Oct. 28-30 and Nov. 12. For additional information, call the CD&PS at 341-2890, Ext. 3346.

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Service available to help students choose careers By Jim Hulsey Staff Writer of every student enters UCO with a well defined goal in the direction they might choose for a major study program, much less a career direction. Decisions in choosing a major can be simplified. UCO's Career Development & Placement Services (CD&PS), located in Room 338 of the University Center, provides a service to UCO students that may help them in their career choices. Carrol McAllister, career development specialist for CD&PS, suggests students visit the CD&PS in the latter part of their freshman year—after they have some back ground in a specific area. McAllister offers a career information program and interest and

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aptitude examination to assist students in career choices. DISCOVER is a program that enables students to examine the requirements, descriptions, duties and pay scales of many career positions. The System of Interactive Guidance and Information Plus (SiGi Plus) program was designed to recommend a career suited to the student's particular needs, based on values, interest, skills and their field of study. Current programs that assist in career decisions are just geared to today's estimates. "It's not a crystal ball to what you should be doing," said McAllister. "It's an on-going process." McAllister said, "Diversity is the key." It will be important to find one major that may apply to several careers one would be interested in, she said.

Computer science and medical technology are currently promising career choices for early employment opportunities after graduation. Careers working with the aging population are promising fields of employment, said McAllister. Students should make appointments a week in advance with the CD&PS office, and allow at least an hour to two hours to go through the DISCOVER and SiGi Plus programs. If students are unable to finish in that time limit, they can schedule a time to come back and finish. The CD&PS offices are located on the third floor of the University Center, Room 338. Office hours are: • Monday, 8 a.m –7 p.m. • Tuesday–Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. For additional information or to make an appointment, call 341-2980, Ext. 3346.

Personnel at the Career Development and Placement Services (CD&PS) stress that successful jot) seekers start pianning as freshmen and do the follovving: 0 Make an a town PS to use the , -, DISCOVER or Si ., ,,..,,,x0A:,,,<,,,, what 441 tikiliihtle " , .., parti 66cauraari degree. g'*r fe efl.nd ...., –

field of study to with that, too. St job notebooks for a listing of possiMities. Li Consider an internship. For:gp internships are not out provide opportunity to n JO :4,u1). Employers look for leadership qualities that fostered in campus organizations. Acquire these key skills that all employer look for: computer knowledge, writing skills, public speaking ability, and interpersonal skills. GI Learn the specifics of preparing for a job search by talking with the CD&PS career counselors and researching specific businesses in the career library. 0 Register with the CD&PS office—as a junior if seeking an internship, and as a senior if looking for full-time employment.

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'though no one has fallen into Broncho Lake, officials aren't taking any chances. This summer life-saving

devices were placed around the lake to extend an additional measure of safety, said Don Powers, director of safety and environmental management. A committee that included

Powers, A.K. Rahman, director of Auxiliary Services, Dr. Karen Dowd, chairperson of health, physical education, recreation and dance department, and Dr. James Roberts, director of

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nternet, e-mail free to UCO students Reggie Coleman, from the information and technology department at UCO, said Staff Writer the services will allow students the ability UCO students wanting to travel the to research and communicate quickly and "information superhighway" can open an efficiently. In order to activate the accounts internet account and get an e-mail address students need to fill out an application at no charge with a valid UCO ID. By Curtis Cobb

along with a decency coniract. Once the paperwork is completed, the accounts should be up and running by noon the next day, he said. E-mail and Internet accounts can be accessed from any of the computer labs on campus, he said.

Currently, 4,631 students have signed up for the services. The information and technology department is located in Room 126 of the Computer Science Building. For more information, call 341-2980, Ext. 2321.

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College of Math and Science College of Liberal Arts • The computer lab is open daily from Monday-Thursday: 8:30 a.m.-10 p.m. 8:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Friday: 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday: noon-4 p.m. The Math and Science Computer Lab is located in Room 100 of the Math and The Liberal Arts Computer Lab is located Science Building. For more information, in Room 117 of the Liberal Arts Building. call 341-2980, Ext. 5249. For information, call 341-2980, Ext. 5249.

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National teen hotline needs local volunteers By Steven E. Wedel Staff Writer ith the start of another school year, counselors at Teenline, a crisis prevention hotline, are gearing up for an increase in calls. Teenline is a program designed to help teenagers and young adults overcome stressful situations in their lives, said director Sean Byrne of Oklahoma City. The telephone hotline receives calls between noon and midnight every day. The phone numbers are: • 1-800-522-TEEN (8336) •271-TEEN (8336) (locally) Teenline, which started as a federallyfunded program, is now a national hotline operating as part of the Oklahoma Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services. "Calls range from child abuse, school problems, sexual assault and suicide," Byrne said. "Interpersonal problems, those problems involving peers, boyfriends,

girlfriends or parents from people in their 20s, make up 38 percent of said Byrne. our calls. Suicide calls "A lot of young A lot of young adults, adults, people in their are only about 2 to 3 percent." people in their early 20s, early 20s, are still facing Teenline was are still facing a lot of a lot of the same issues originally established that adolescents face," the same issues that because of a made-forByrne said. "Things like television movie about adolescents face. living away from home teenagers in crisis. for the first time." "We got our start Byrne said the —Sean Byrne because of a made-forcenter's volume has Teenline director TV movie that was increased from 20 calls being made here in in their first month in Oklahoma," Byrne said. 1985 to over 14,000 in 1996. "The movie was Surviving, starring Byrne said that Teenline has worked in Molly Ringwald. They used a lot of kids conjunction with UCO to provide from Oklahoma as extras in the movie practicums for students seeking credit in and the kids got to asking their parents majors such as school counseling, what they would do if they were faced sociology and criminal justice. with the issues that were addressed in the The program is looking for volunteers movie. The parents talked to crisis who are interested in gaining valuable professionals and to people at other experience, said Byrne. hotlines and formed a basis for our Volunteers must be at least 16 years operation." old and have their own transportation. The average age of a Teenline caller is "We'd like to have 30 to 40 volunteers 14 to 15, though they have taken calls signed up as soon as possible," said

Byrne. "We never have enough volunteers." Teenline volunteers undergo 40 hours of free training on basic counseling, active listening, mental health, substance abuse, human sexuality, gang intervention, rape and other issues facing teens. After training, volunteers are asked to work at least three four-hour shifts per month and are asked to make a one-year commitment with Teenline. Training sessions are held once a month on the fifth floor of Nicholson Tower at The Children's Hospital of Oklahoma, 940 N.E. 13th, Oklahoma City. Byrne said people interested in volunteering should call 522-3835 to find out when the next session will take place. "We want kids to call us before they reach the 'hot' point; before they're suicidal. If we can encourage them to talk about the small problems, it will encourage positive decision-making and we can avoid the suicidal-type crisis," said Byrne.

UCO, METRO Transit team-up to offer free bus rides By Curtis Cobb Staff Writer UCO students not wanting to deal with the gridlock of a commute to school now have an inexpensive alternative. The METRO Transit bus system offers free transportation around Edmond and to Oklahoma City and Norman to any UCO student with a valid student ID. Hugh E. Kierig, Manager of Service

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planning at UCO. The cost to the university this year will be $15,000, Kierig said. "We've made some additions to the routes and that accounts for the increase," he said. In addition to the local route (Rt. 39) in Edmond which serves the Broadway Extension, Bryant Square, downtown Edmond, UCO, Wal-Mart and the YMCA, an express route (Rt. 37) has

been added. It serves downtown Oklahoma City with connections to the METRO Transit terminal, the State Capitol and the OU Health Science Center. A free express route to Norman is also available, Kierig said. The service, which is available MondaysFridays, began Aug. 18 and will continue throughout the school year. For more information, call 235-RIDE.

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