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Administration axes study spaces
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Editor's note: This story was made possible through a packet of printed email left at The Vista's offices by an anonymous source. CO's efforts to comply with a federal grant mandate related to faculty enhancement will result in the elimination of the newly-built group study areas on the 2nd floor of the UCO library this semester. According to an e-mail sent to Carol Barry, executive director of the library, from Dr. Karen Doud, associate vice president of Academic Affairs, an impromptu decision was made shortly before the Christmas holiday to convert the group study rooms to faculty enhancement offices. Barry does not agree with the decision to use library space for non-library purposes. "In the most literal sense, Chambers Library belongs to the students. The revenue bonds that funded the library's addition and renovation are paid with a student fee," Barry said. According to Barry, students pay a library construction fee of $2.50 per credit hour. In an answer to Barry's e-mail,
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Spanish majors Michele Moore (left) and Ofelia Fritz meet on a regular basis in one of the library's group study rooms. The rooms
will soon be closed to students to make room for office space. Doud stressed the importance of UCO's compliance with the federal grant regulations keeping time constraints in mind. "The Faculty Enhancement area in the library seems to be both the best and only option we have at this time. "... Although the solution we have selected is not ideal, we understand that other student study spaces need to be identified and developed. The constraints of time
dictated that we take action immediately," Doud said in an email to Barry. Jerry Cherry, writer of the federal grant proposal, said, "We knew when the grant was written [beginning Dec. 10, 2000] that there had to be space to train faculty and for supplemental instruction for students." Barry disagrees with Doud on the amount of time and the number of students who use the
rooms. "Not many people use the spaces," Doud said. "There are other quiet places in the library those students can use." Barry said, "Students heavily and regularly use these group study rooms." "When the library was renovated, we regularly received requests (in our suggestion box) from students asking us to provide group study rooms. We made sure to include that feature in the new construction," Barry said in the email to Doud. Library workers regret losing the space. "There are so many people who use them [group study rooms]. We constantly got asked if students could schedule appointments for the rooms when they were full. It's sad for the students who really spend time in the rooms," said Lupe Coronado, library worker. Doud said the administration is looking into adding more study areas in the library, possibly including couches and coffee tables. Barry's concerns also stem from the fact that the decision to eliminate the group study space was made without her input.
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Lectures on London to be held on campus of travel of London." The lectures will focus on how to get the Staff Writer most of a London experience without money tudents interested in traveling to London problems. will have the opportunity to sit in on "Students will learn how to save money and several lectures being held at UCO. do more by attending these lectures," said Lectures feature deans from many of the Baughman. colleges on campus and also guest speakers Guest speakers for the lectures will be who will give insight into matters pertaining professors William Hommel, Ph.D. and. John to traveling that will both inform and educate Frair, who will be discussing the best way to students. take travel photography in London and Dr. T.H. Baughman, dean of the College of which London museums to visit. All of the Liberal Arts, will be delivering a series of four speakers have visited London on numerous lectures introducing London to students who occasions and spent much of their time touring are going on study tours. the area. "Every student who plans to visit London Speakers will also be taking several trips to should attend at least one set of lectures," said London this summer with students who are Baughman. "The lectures will cover all aspects interested and experiencing a certain aspect of BY SARAH ROBERSON
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London. Trips include British studies in photography and theater along with various other trips. "We are hoping to expand the number of students going through the years," said Frair. "These trips are a real attraction to students." Baughman has worked with seven "Study Abroad" programs and has traveled London extensively. In addition, Baughman has an abundant amount of experience in London. "Lectures are free to attend and open to anyone," said Baughman. Lectures are to be held Jan. 23 and 25 from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. One of the four lectures was held on Tuesday, Jan. 16. All lectures will be held in Pegasus Theater in the Liberal Arts Building, Room 121. •