TIIREJIE ■iTISTVIL August 25, 1983
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Vol. 82, No. 1
Perry: Increase use of library By ferri Carpenter Staff Writer
• Vista photo by Daniel Smith
Dr. James Perry, vice president of academic affairs, pictured above addressing faculty members Aug. 18, has called for higher academic standards and increased student library use.
If Vice President of Academic Affairs James Perry gets his way, students will be spending more time at Max Chambers library. "I am encouraging each and every faculty member to require some form of library research project in each class," said Perry. A special letter concerning library usage has been sent to the faculty, said Perry, to show his support of higher academic standards. He also endorses requiring more library research of the students. "The North Central Association (which gives accreditation to the university) called our library a `lighthouse'...in otherwords, it's a beacon, it's the place that draws the attention. It's a real classy symbol of this university...and is a representation of quality on the campus of Central State University," said Perry. "They had called it a 'lighthouse' and I wanted to make it known to the faculty that I endorse that designation, and that in keeping with my other desire of higher academic standards, I think it is very reasonable to ask that our students be aware of the publications that exist within their major area. Not only should we be aware of them but we should have read from them. "I am standing forward saying I believe in high standards, I believe in you (students), I believe that we can further complement ourselves by making more extensive use of the library." Perry said he asked instructors to require some form of library research project in each class such as a synopsis of four or five articles from journals within their major field. Perry reiterated this idea in his inaugural address to the faculty on Aug. 18. "Isn't it reasonable to expect that our students should not only be aware of, but will have read the current literature...My point is simply to encourage you to challenge your students through library research," Perry said. Also in respect to research, Perry noted that this
will be the first year that small block grants will be available to each school. "Originally, we planned on having block grants in the amount of $3,000 per school—just seed money—which could be approved by the dean alone, in $500 increments. Instead of $3,000 per school we are raising that total to $5,000. Again this is only a beginning—but a good beginning." Perry also told the faculty that he intends on being "pro-active, decision oriented" and that he will, to the best of his ability, communicate with them and tell them the "why" behind his decisions. Perry replaced Dr. Patrick Cassens on Aug. 1 as vice president of academic affairs after serving as dean of the School of Business for six years. Cassens has returned to the School of Mathematics and Science as a professor. Perry, 38, holds a bachelor of science degree in business from Boston College, a master's degree of business administration from Babson Institute, and a doctor of philosophy from the University of Oklahoma. Perry was also a professor of accounting and finance at the University of Hawaii for one year and professor of finance at Oklahoma City University for five years. Perry's experience in the private sector includes duty as an accountant and a financial analyst for the General Electric Co. for a year. Perry's former position as dean of the School of Business has not been permanently filled. Dr. James H. Brewster, assistant management professor, has been appointed as acting dean. Brewster will serve this year until a permanant successor is named. Brewster earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Central Arkansas and a master's degree from the Universiy of Arkansas. He received a doctor of education from George Washington University, Washington D.C. Brewster was an associate professor of management and business sciences at OCU from 1977-82. He was also a special agent for the Federal Bureau of Investigation for 26 years.
East Hall coping with earl y aroblems By Terri Carpenter Staff Writer
Despite problems with airconditioning and an overflow of men in the dormitories, George Tetteh, head resident of East Hall, is optimistic that the problems will be ironed out soon. To remedy the problem with lack of space in East Hall, the host house in West Hall is being used to house some of the men on the waiting list until room can be made, said Tetteh. "Those in the host house are people off the street. We are hoping that we can accommodate them until people drop out and we can move them," said Tetteh. "The host house is a complete motel...they are being charged just like they would be in a regular
room. They are getting luxury so far." He went on to say that within at least a month they hope to get the students into regular rooms. If regular rooms don't open up, Tetteh said the students will have to stay in the host house. Some of the basketball players didn't have rooms reserved for them, so they are living three to a room in a larger size rooms, said Tetteh.
we put three students in one room. "We are hoping the football reservation is going to reduce, and then we will move them. So we don't have a problem with basketballers. We have housed them temporarily and we are going to
move them very soon," said Tetteh. But, the men's dorms (East and Thatcher Hall) are 100 percent full and the waiting list exceeded 100 at one time, according to Robert Fields, director of hous-
ing. About 50 students have been put on hold now. All of the dormitories combined hold 1300 students, according to Fields. "We are approximately 94 perContinued to page 6
"The athletic department made a mistake. We used to have a reservation for them (basketball players) just like we do for the footballers...They didn't tell us how many to reserve for basketballers. We had about six basketballers that didn't have a room, so we have bigger rooms here where
In this issue. . . Rush week begins...page 3 `The Blitz' to return...page 5 CSU third in all-sports contest...page 8
Vista photo by Theresa Gabrish
Formal rush got under way Tuesday evening with a picnic at Stephenson Park in Edmond with approximately 60 co-eds participating in the activities. Getting accainted are (left to right) Teri Williams, Lisa Moore, Sharon Robertson and Karen Reherman. See related story on page 3.