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THE October 30, 1986 Vol. 85, No. 16
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VISTA
Thursday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
North Central grants CSU full accreditation till 1992 By Shannon Blockcolski
Editor Continuing full accreditation was granted by the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools to CSU, said Dr. Bill Lillard, CSU president. According to Lillard, CSU has always received accreditation, which means the programs offered by the university have been consistent with similar programs at other universities. Accreditation affects the students, he said, because if CSU wasn't accredited students would have problems transfering their cumulative credit hours to another university. Also, without accreditation, a student going on to graduate school may not be able to transfer work to other colleges and universities, Lillard added. The university's most recent compehensive evaluation by The North Central Association occurred in 1985-86. The next evaluation is scheduled for 1992-93. The North Central Association's continued accreditation report was effective Oct. 10, 1986, with no follow-up reports required. "This is the most positive accreditation CSU has received within past 39 years. We were granted accreditation with no stipulations, required reports or focused evaluations," Lillard said. "I am extremely pleased
with the report." In the 1985-86 report, the North Central evaluation team noted several aspects of the university which needed improvement. The report cited the faculty loads remained high, with some full-time faculty teaching 27 credit hours per year and 24 credit hours per year for graduate faculty. NCA's report also noted the need for more academic authority, saying "perception exists that the vice president (of academic affairs) has little geniune authority focused primarily on a lack of involvement in the budget building process, allocation of funds and general control over academic budgets." The report also said the university needs a more centralized strategic planning process, more additional classroom and laboratory space and more library research and graduate facilites. "As enrollment increases, additional financial support will be needed," the report stated. Lillard explained the no stipulation accreditation, "The concerns of the evaluation committee were not documented, so the review committee gave their decision to the executive committee, who said there is no need for follow-up reports until the next evaluation. "In the committee report received Feb. 3, the evaluation committee indicated that CSU meets the four evaluative criteria."
The evaluative criteria are that CSU has a clear and publicly stated purpose; that the University has effectively organized adequate human, financal and physical resources; that it is accomplishing its instructional purposes, and that the university can continue to accomplishe its purposes. "The report states that it was the assessment of the team that Central State University is providing quality educational experiences for its students," said Lillard. Central State University was first accredited by the North Central Association in 1921. A comprehensive evaluation occurred in 1979 with a focused visit in 1982. The most recent comprehensive evaluation occurred in 1985-86. "Obviously, it is good news for everyone associated with the university that accreditation has been granted for seven years, with no stipulations, no reports and no focused evaluations. It shows that we are doing our job," said Lillard. The North Central Association covers a 19 state region, which includes the Big 10 universities. "Their evaluation means the work of our students is acceptable by all of the colleges and universities in the nation," Lillard said. "It is really a compliment to our program and our faculty."
Student killed in accident By Shannon Blockcolski
Jay Leftwich
Jay Paul Leftwich, 23, CSU photo-journalism major, died at 4:13 a.m. Monday from injuries obtained in a motorcycle accident, according to Oklahoma City Police Officer Larry Hay. Leftwich was traveling northbound on East Lake Hefner Drive at a high rate of speed when he lost control of his motorcycle and fell into the street, Hay said. Leftwich was ejected from the vehicle at the southeast corner of Lake Hefner Drive and Britton Road, and traveled 240 feet before he hit the endpost of a guardrail. The motorcycle proceeded 330 feet north at the point of impact, Hay said. The estimated cause of death was massive trauma, Hay said,
but the OKCPD has not yet received the autopsy report. Leftwich was wearing a motorcycle helmet, he added. Born Dec. 4, 1962, Leftwich was a staff sergeant in the Air National Guard and a former member of the CSU ROTC. He also sang and played lead guitar in a local band. Funeral services were held 10 a.m. today at Hahn-Cook, Street and Draper Funeral Home chapel with Rita Matthews officiating. Internment followed in the Rose Hill Cemetery, Chickasha. Survivors include his mother, Nancy Leftwich, Oklahoma City; his father, Paul Leftwich, Tulsa; and his sister, Kay Beall, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Photographic services: Dan Smith
Dr. Al McCormick, former psychology professor at CSU, participated in a symposium on "Changing Sexual Mores in the 1980's," at 9: 10 a.m. Tuesday in the Liberal Arts Auditorium. The symposium is the first in a series of forums sponsored by the New Plains Review literary magazine.
Regents name new academic vice president From Staff Reports The Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges has named Dr. Clyde T. Jacob Jr. as acting vice president for academic affairs at CSU. Jacob previously served as assistant vice president for academic affairs at CSU. He replaces Dr. James Perry, who resigned Sept. 1. "I am very pleased to have an opportunity to serve the university in this capacity," said Jacob. "I am pleased to have the president's confidence in my ability to provide the academic leadership of the university through the transition period. Dr. Bill Lillard, CSU president, said, "Dr. Jacob was named acting vice president in order to insure the smooth operation of the office of academic affairs. "With the present economic conditions of the state, we did not think it proper at this time to make a nationwide search for a new vice president," Lillard added. The office of academic affairs
has been reduced from a staff of three administrators to two, Lillard said. "There will be a search process at the appropriate time for a permanent replacement," he said. Jacob said he will work toward strengthening the communication linkages with other areas of the university. "We need to bring about a sense of positive mental attitude among each of us and all our activities at the university," said Jacob. "I have a personal cornmitment to becoming more in tune with the grass roots faculty of the university." In the area of academics, Jacob said he hoped to maintain a broad array of course offerings at various levels and protect general education offerings. "With the current economic conditions and the possibility of even further budget reductions, we may be faced with prioritizing program offerings. We may be forced to make decisions between which programs to enhance, stabilize or reduce," said Jacob.