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September
Vol. 83. No. 4
VISTA
Tuesday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Students arrested on robbery charge Two men believed responsible for 14 auto burlaries on the Central State University campus were apprehended Monday by campus security officers. Cecil Thomas, 21, a resident of CSU's East Hall and Gaylord D. Pernell, 22, of 1420 N.W. 27th, Oklahoma City, were arrested following a stake-out of an area on the campus where several of the burglaries had occurred, said campus security Chief Bob Roberts. "We expect to file charges of burlary II, carrying a concealed weapon and malicious destruction of property against Thomas," Roberts said. "Pernell, who we believe was the lookout, will be charged with burglary II." According to Roberts, the men used an air pistol to break auto windows and then removed the valuables, including several purses.
In almost all the cases, said Roberts, the valuables were left visible in the locked autos. "This is the most reports of burlaries to autos since I have been here," Roberts said. "After studying the cases and determining a pattern, we staked out the University Center, the Liberal Arts building and put another officer on patrol in a van." The two men were apprehended shortly afterward, Roberts said. Two of the charges pending, burglary II and carrying a concealed weapon, are felony charges in the state of Oklahoma, according the the District Attorney's office. Burglary II carries a maximum penalty of two to seven years imprisonment and carrying a concealed weapon carries a maximum penalty of a fine of $50 to $500 and/or 10 days to six months imprisonment.
Stiff standards set for Teacher requirements By Eva Galipeau Teachers education programs in the state of Oklahoma are already in the process of putting into effect many of the reforms called for in recent weeks by national education consultants. At Central State University, one of the largest teacher education schools in Oklahoma, the reforms are ahead of the schedule mandated by the state legislature in House Bill 1706. "We've kept abreast of what research says has been the best practice in teacher education," explained Dr. Kenneth Elsner, chairman of the professional teacher education program. This fall, the school of education is phasing in final components of HB 1706, 1980 legislation which prompted reforms in Oklahoma teacher education. The legislation affects four areas of teacher education: curriculum exams; admissions procedures; certification and staff development. Since 1982, prospective teachers have been required to take stan-
dardized curriculum exams within their disciplines before certification. These exams are administered by the State Department of Education. CSU began increasing admissions requirements for the school of education in the fall of 1982, raising the necessary grade point to 2.5. Applicants also must pass a standardized reading test and submit an essay on a preselected topic to demonstrate communication skills. A three-member committee from the student's discipline interviews the applicant and evaluates his essay before making recommendations on admission. In line with state legislation, the school of education has also implemented an entry-year program in addition to regular certification procedures. First-year teachers are now certified on a probationary basis until completion of their entry-year. This year is supervised by a committee comprised of teacher consultant and administrator from the school which they are See requirements on page 3
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Vista photo by Daniel Smith
Dr. James E. Perry addresses Thursday's Faculty Senate meeting as its guest speaker.
Faculty senate meeting held By Phil Ellsworth The Faculty Senate met Thursday in the University Center to discuss this year's objectives and goals, and to select committee chairpersons. The guest speaker, Dr. James E. Perry, Vice President for Academic Affairs, was introduced by the president of the Faculty Senate, Dr. George Avellano, chairman of the marketing department. Dr. Perry began by saying he was "looking forward to working with the Faculty Senate again this year." The Faculty Senate serves in an advisory capacity to the university president, Dr. Bill Lillard. Perry discussed the achievements of the past year and proposed new challenges for the senate. Among these were to examine the roles and responsibilities of the senate and to explore the student feedback process. "Students should not be involved
in telling us whether faculty is competent or not," Perry said. "We, as the administration and peers, will make those judgements as to the competency of those we hire," he added. Perry did say, however, that valuable student input should be a part of the criteria and figure into the selection of textbooks, tenure policies and salaries. He said that it was "about time that faculty and administrators went on record as so many universities across the country did so many years ago, and stand up and say 'we do what we do very well, and we will be accountable, and we will seek this input, so consequently we will use the student feedback. We will simplify it, we will computerize it, and we will make the results available."' Perry continued that another goal should be to identify ways to facilitate expertise in all related teaching fields, such as in-field experience, sabbaticals, etc. The meeting proceded to consider
the senate president's nomination for parliamentarian, Dr. Ray Beasley, assistant professor of math and science. Chairpersons were selected for the following committees: Academic Affairs, Dr James A. Perry; Community Service, Dr. Kent Kidwell; Research, Dr. William Parker; Personnel Policies, Dr. Michael Shirley; Constitution, Parliamentary Procedures and Elections, Dr. Ray Beasley; and University Budget, Dr. Colene Maxwell. The Student Relations committee will have three co-chairpersons, Dr. Kaye Sears, Dr. Lewis Irving, and Dr. Gene McPhail. The Faculty Welfare chairman will be selected at a later date. Later, Drs. Fred Grosz and Gloria Auth were elected by a show of hands to the Academic Affairs Council. Dr. Don Maxwell was chosen Representative on the Committee of the '80s.
Library begins inspections By Melissa Mercer Editor Resulting from excessive vandalism and theft to library materials, the library staff will begin searching all bags, backpacks and briefcases at the exit gate, this week. At the time of the library's opening in 1969, the searching of hand carried articles was a routine procedure, however, with the installation of an electronic security system in 1978, the practice was abandoned. In order to decrease
the incidents of stolen items, the library staff has deemed it necessary to resume inspections. According to Clemma McCawley, Assistant Director for Public Services, "the electronic security system safeguards most library material, however, tighter security is needed; therefore, the library is returning to the procedure of inspecting cases and bags as patrons exit the library." Items to be searched include large bags, bakcpacks and briefcases.
"We do not plan to check purses at this time," commented Virginia Roberts, circulation librarian. Library personnel will take the names and I.D. numbers of those students who are found trying to exit with library materials. Depending upon the item which is stolen, an attempted theft may be referred to campus security and a more sever reprimand. "I've been here for 12 years and this is the worst I've seen it," Roberts remarked. "We're only trying to preserve the materials for the students."