THE December 10, 1987 Vol. 86, No. 26
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Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
appy Holidays 'Catch-all' resolution questioned By J. Money Editor
CSU President Dr. Bill Lillard said Wednesday that legislation passed by the student senate this semester may not be legal. Lillard made that statement when asked what his recommendation would be on Resolution 87-109. That resolution recommends the dispensation of condoms through the Student Health Center. Students would be able to purchase the condoms confidentially without parental consent, paying for the cost of obtaining the condoms, the resolution stated. "What we have here is a unique situation," Lillard said. "The resolution was declared null and void by the CSU Supreme Court earlier this semester. "Later," Lillard continued, "a quorum of the senate met and approved all actions previously approved during the semester under
one general resolution." Resolution 87-109, Lillard explained, was one of the resolutions approved a second time by the senate resolution. "The question involved here is," Lillard said, "can the student senate approve previous action in a general Dill that was declared null and oid? Or, must the senate approve each separate piece of legislation again? "That question needs to be resolved. The senate has responsibility to make certain that actions taken after achieving the quorum are legal," Lillard said. Lillard said that until the question is answered, he would not make a commitment on any of the resolutions declared null and void by the supreme court. "Dean Ryan is checking on the legality of the general resolution approving actions taken by the senate now," Lillard said. "When
Ceremony speaker announced by grads From Staff Reports
Participants in the unofficial December graduation ceremony should arrive at 6 p.m. 17 Dec., at the Oak Tree Country Club clubhouse, according to Kerri Moon, co-organizer of the event. All students and guests are invited to attend the ceremony, Moon said. There will be a $2 cover charge, a cash-ticket wet bar and T-shirts available. Debbie Moseley, also coorganizer of the event, said the ceremony, from 7 to 8 p.m., will feature David Wantland, president of the Bank of Oklahoma, as keynote speaker. David Wantland's father was
an Edmond area coach, Wantland field was named in his honor. Moseley also said the family contributed the mascot idea to CSU, the broncho. Moon said CSU professors will present awards during the ceremony. A party will follow the ceremony. Moon said guests, when arriving, should go to the Oak Tree guardhouse and tell guards they are there to attend CSU's winter ceremonies. Moon said professors who attend the unofficial ceremony are encouraged to wear their caps and gowns.
I receive an answer from him on the situation, I will consider my action." The other resolution passed by the senate this semester, also declared null and void, called for a nondiscrimination policy by the university against people who have AIDS. Resolution 87-107 asked the CSU administration for a clear and concise policy and implementation date. "Presently, the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education are developing a state wide nondiscrimination policy regarding people with AIDS," Lillard said. Lillard said that when the Regents adopt that policy, it would become policy for all institutions in the state, and that it would be presented to the senate for its consideration at the time of its completion. "I think it will meet 87-109's concern," Lillard said. Two other resolutions are still under consideration by Lillard, one signed by Student Association President Jeff Shilling in February, the other in May. Resolution 86-205 requested a change in commuter parking on the campus from restricted zone parking to open lot parking. Open lot parking would allow students to park in any commuter
Prof assailant faces hearing By J. Money CSU graduate Gary Bartholomew Foster, 41, will face a preliminary hearing Jan. 12 on a charge of assualt and battery using a deadly weapon with intent to kill. Charges were filed against Foster in October, when he
Liberal arts program offers 'flexibility' From staff reports
Dr. Richard A. Peters, professor of History and Geography, said the applied liberal arts major has been changed this semester to allow students more flexibility while working toward graduation. Peters said the change, which was approved by the administration last summer, increased the number of hours students major-
ing in applied liberal arts have to take in Liberal Arts Concentration, from 21 to 24 hours. Students may take that 24 hours from any courses offered in the college of Liberal Arts. The change allows students to substitute 6 of those 24 hours from the course preparation area, consisting of business classes. "The reason we did the
parking lot they wished. The resolution had a typing mistake, however, which changed the hours of unrestricted parking requested, and caused Lillard to misinterpret the bill. As a result, the resolution had been approved with modification by Lillard. "Essentially, what I approved, students already had," Lillard said. "I have since visited with Shilling, and he is going to research the topic more to see if what the resolution really wanted can be done." Resolution 86-226, the final of the four resolutions not yet acted upon by Lillard, requests cash honorariums for the Student Association president, vicepresident and speaker, in addition to funds they already receive for their services. "I visited with Shilling about this resolution yesterday," Lillard said. "I indicated to him that it might be better to provide fee waivers and possibly College Work Study Program funds. "Because these officers serve the needs of the student body," Lillard said, "hours that can be documented working in the office on senate business could be eligible for college work study funds. "We will also explore giving additional fee waivers to those individuals," Lillard continued.
change," Peters said, "is to provide students majoring in this area more career flexibility. This degree is a good one for serious students who are not quite sure what they want to do. "So, with this change, the students are offered another option. Most programs don't offer that flexibility," Peters said.
allegedly pointed a gun at Dr. Virginia Peters and pulled the trigger. During the reported incident, the gun misfired and Foster fled Peters' office. He was seen leaving through a window of the office by a student who chased him and, with the help of anoth .r, restrained him until police arrived.