THE YI~Tg September 8, 1983
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Vol. 82, No. 4
Student employment on campus increases By Mary Gaye Franklin
Vista photo by Pat Berglund
Part-time workers (left to right) Justus Nwagu, Roy Mammeh and Butch Carter (far right) assist maintance department carpenter Joseph Shute on work being done on Murdaugh Hall. The four are students employed by the university.
Tuition, fees a 'bargain'
Lillard predicts record enrollment According to Lillard, this is partly due to the poor state of the Many students who live in economy. Students who went to another state can attend CSU- school out of state or to another and pay out-of-state tuition— for university for their first year have less money than they can go to "come back home" for their seschool in their own state, accor- cond year. ding to CSU President Dr. Bill Lillard said the second largest Lillard. increase was in graduate enroll"They get a bargain for their ment. One of the reasons is that CSU's graduate program expands fees and tuition," said Lillard. Although tuition (for out-of- each year with new degree prostate students) increased by 15 grams added. percent this semester and fees (for The state of the economy is also Oklahoma residents) increased 10 the primary reason Dr. Bill E. percent, Lillard said this didn't Fisher, dean of the graduate hurt enrollinent at all. school, cited for the increased Lillard added that the enroll- enrollment in the graduate school. ment looks "very bright" with an Fisher said this is because when estimated record enrollment of the economy is bad, people want to go back to school and further 13,000 students. An increase in enrollment of their education to improve their 750 students as compared to the job positions. same time last year, was recorded Graduate students make up 25 Tuesday, which marked the of- percent of the total enrollment at CSU. This percentage of graduate ficial close of enrollment. "Just look at the parking lots students is higher than any of the and you can see 750 more major universities in Oklahoma, according to Fisher and Lillard. students," said Lillard. The graduate degree that has The largest increase in enrollbeen proposed this year is a math ment is with the sophomore class. degree. Last fall a master's of arts By Terri Carpenter Staff Writer
and economy was added to the graduate program. Jack D. Beeson, director of admissions and records, said the official enrollment count won't be out for at least a week, but he can tell that it is a lot "larger than 11,,,
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Unemployment figures are on the decline nation-wide, and although no figures are available on campus employment, more students are going to working for the university. "There are fewer jobs available now than there usually are at this time of the year," said Larry Williams, director of personnel services. "Students were more responsive this year to coming in and applying for jobs. I think it's a sign of the general economy; money's tight and students need money. "However, we are having a problem filling CWSP (College WorkStudy Program) positions. Fewer students qualifying for CWSP are applying for jobs. CWSP jobs are jointly funded by the university and the Federal Government." According to Judy Swisher of the CSU financial aid office, students may apply for CWSP through the financial aids office in the Administration Building, room 112. They must fill out an ACT packet, which is used for all federal grants. It will then be sent to the ACT processing center where they will determine if the student meets the requirements. "There are basically two purposes for student employment on campus," said Williams. "It provides financial assistance for the students so they may continue their education and it provides a viable and needed function to the university. "We hire students to do a large percentage of jobs here on campus. There are all kinds of jobs available for students here on campus: clerical, maintenance, drafts-persons, computer operators and programmers. We try awfully hard to place students in jobs. "Some jobs require previous specialized training, such as computer operators. Others only require basic training, such as clerical routine, office policy, etc., which is usually provided by the head of the department." Pay for regular payroll employees is based on the minimum wage scale of $3.35 per hour. Students are allowed to work a maximum of 20 hours per week. CWSP students may work according to their need. Although students occasionally complain that they are not informed of the jobs available on campus, Williams said opportunties are posted all over campus. "Advertising for jobs is done by posting listings of jobs in the University Center, classroom buildings and dorms and sending the listings to student groups on campus." Jobs are designated as regular payroll, CWSP, or either payroll. Students may apply for jobs at the Personnel Office, in the Administration Building, room 210 between 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday thru Friday. "The best time to apply for these jobs is at the beginning of the term; although, there is turn out all through the year," said Williams.
In this issue. . . Senate proposes changes...page 3 Sororities name new pledges...page 4 Bronchos take opener...page 7 Saftey education trains disabled...page 6 Harriers prepare for season...page 8
Vista photo bylTheresa Gabrish
Students (left to right) Scott Baze, Amanda Baze and Bobby Garrett stop in between classes to grab a bite at the cookout sponsored by the student senate Wednesday afternoon. The cookout was part of the "Welcome Back Week" activities.