1THE July 25 , 1985 Vol. 83, No. 62
VISTA
Thursday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Regents approve Warren, Lehman as new deans
Vista photo by Daniel Smith
Checking out caps and gowns for the summer
Smith in picking out the right size.
graduation, Tim Ray receives help from Vicky
By Curtis Killman Editor At 9:11 a.m., Friday, Dr. Clif' Warren and Dr. Paul Lehman were approved as deans of the Liberal Arts College and the Graduate College respectively by the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges. The board members voted 5-1 to approve President Dr. Bill Lillard's recommendations with regent John R. deSteiguer lodging the single "no" vote. Regents Wayne Salisbury and Bowie Ballard were absent at the meeting. Prior to the vote, regent Linda Blankenship said that they had received a lot of letters and phone
calls from people concerned about the dean appointments, but she added, that the final recommendation rests with Lillard. Regent Dr. John Folks also asked that university presidents refrain from submitting requests to the board in the form of addendums. Lillard submitted the dean picks to the regents in the form of an addendum last month, which the board promptly tabled. Warren, chairman of the creative studies department, will take over the dean of Liberal Arts College position held by acting dean Dr. Frank Wert. Dr. James Perry, vice president See Regents, page 3
Former grad studies up for new regent post By Curtis Killman Editor The first official act Belva Howard, a former CSU graduate, voted on as the newest member of the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges was a measure to move a personnel committee meeting into executive session to discuss two CSU dean appointments. It takes a unanimous vote to close the door to the public. Howard, busy reading regent policy manuals, must of let the roll call vote sneak up on her. When it came time for Howard to vote, she answered "here," instead of "yes" or "no." Her seasoned fellow regents quickly reminded her of the situation, whereupon she quickly changed her vote to "yes," allowing the regents to move into executive session. This was perhaps the first and last time that Howard's effort to learn regent policy will hurt her. She said she has made every attempt to educate herself on regent procedures. "I intend to adhere to the rules as closely as possible, and keep my personal feelings separate from my job," said Howard. "I think I have a lot to learn to be a good regent."
For the next nine years Howard will indeed have a lot to learn as a regent representing six Oklahoma universities, one of which is Central State University. So, she reads all the policy manuals that pertain to her new job. Howard said she has also made a special effort to go through policy books and code books prior to each meeting so that she can vote wisely on each issue that comes before the board of regents. The disputed CSU dean appointments demanded special attention and Howard said she wanted to adhere to the duties of the regents, omitting any personal feelings she might have on the matter. "It (the dean appointments) has been a deep concern for all of the regents," said Howard. "Before the personnel meeting last week I went through the policy book from front to back." Will the controversy between the president and the faculty hurt the university? "I don't know," said Howard, "I'm too new at this job to even comment on that. I do know that the policy manual states that the board hires college presidents and that the college president's job is to hire faculty and name deans.
In this issue. . Final exam schedule posted...page 3 "Silverado" reviewed...page 5 Prof' puzzles students...page 6 Bronchos expecting a challenge...page 7 CSU grid profile...8
That is the way the code book reads — that the board is not to hire faculty or appoint deans. "Hopefully we have good communication with our presidents. And we are to handle it from that end," said Howard. "The policy manual doesn't say that the faculty has a right to appoint deans," added Howard. "It only says the president does. The screening committee is to make recommendations to the president and you want those recommendations to be considered — they're expected to be considered. But ultimately he has the right to select his deans. That is the rules." Howard, 38, joined the regents this month replacing Ruth Holmes, of Bartlesville. As a regent, some of the duties expected of her non-salaried job will be to make rules and regulations, approve personnel recommended by a university president, authorize purchases requested by university officials and recommend to the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education budget amounts. A former CSU alumna, Howard received her master's degree in guidance and counseling from CSU in 1979. Howard also co-owns a Tulsa jewelry store. The wife of former state Sen. Gene Howard, Mrs. Howard has a 2-year-old daughter. As a former teacher, Howard said she her new job hasn't had any surprises, yet. "I am used to working with educators and I understand their language," said Howard. "I believe I have a basic insight to their needs, as opposed to if I were strictly a business women coming into the educational scene. As for her future goals, she said she plans to work on her doctorate degree in administration.