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Dorm residents suffer in heat without air conditioning By Jim Hulsey StaffWiller

roups of students are struggling with the heat—not from exposure to the outside temperatures, but from the lack of working air conditioning in their dorm rooms and some classrooms. Each year, UCO resident halls have been plagued with air conditioning problems. With triple digit heat index numbers being forecast this summer, there is cause for students to be concerned. The primary problems with the air conditioning is they can not operate with the efficiency they were originally designed to perform, said Farrell Rossen, assistant director of facilities management. In the mid-1980s federal fire code regulations changed the way heat/air exchange units regulated air flow in buildings. The intent was to contain smoke and fires—to prevent them from spreading. East and West Hall dorms were built in 1961 and included central air and heating. The air flow systems operated with inflow vents to each room. A grill, located near the bottom of each door, allowed the air to exit into the halls where the return vents were located. It was not cost efficient to change out the air conditioning units, Rossen said. So to comply with federal requirements, the door vents were sealed and the

contains an individual air and heat transfer unit—fancoil units. The chance of an entire floor of rooms losing air and heat is remote, Rossen said, but not impossible. "Murdaugh's air conditioning units are serviced by a large chillwater compressor pump," Rossen said. "Murdaugh's pump has been repeatedly repaired and replaced. Other problems are the results of old leaky pipes and loose fittings." Lennis Pederson, director of facilities management, said maintenance crews have repeatedly rebuilt pumps and replaced parts on an as-needed basis. "Current construction cost, to replace the air and heat units in each of the three dorms, would be no less than $6 per square foot," Pederson said. That totals out to $1.5 million. Recently, the Oklahoma State Regents of Higher Education allocated $40,000 toward replacing worn-out Chris Beck, Les Staley and Jerry Payne install heat and air equipment on UCO's dorms, Pederson said. The allocation is not enough to replace the inadequate a new fan for an air conditioning unit in West cooling systems, and repairs will continue. The money Hall. (Staff photo by Beth Moxley) was specified for the dorm air conditioning problems and not the classroom problems. return vents had to be modified. Martha Anderson, auxiliary enterprises secretary, Murdaugh Hall was built in 1937, long before central receives the calls when air and heat fails. air units were available. "All I can do is write up the work orders and call Its air conditioning system is different. It works much like the systems seen in motel rooms. Each room V See HEAT, Page 3

State Regents' new web site designed to keep grads in state By Jim Hulsey Staffilfriter

Guests of honor... UCO President W. Roger Webb and wife, Jeannie Rountree Webb, Inez Miller and Ron Gamba wave to the parade crowd during Saturday's LibertyFest parade. (Staff photo by Sandi Craig)

he Oklahoma Marketplace, a web page of job postings for on and off campus employment, will help university and college graduates find jobs in Oklahoma. The primary goal is to strengthen Oklahoma's economy by helping keep more graduates in the state. Up to 26 percent of Oklahomans who earn bachelor's degrees and 16 percent who earn associate degrees leave the state within five years of graduation, stated a report by the Oklahoma State Regents of Higher Education. In an attempt to keep graduates, the Regents have expanded their academic

programs to prepare Oklahomans for high-paying, high-demand jobs. They also hope to attract businesses to the state and strengthen partnerships with business and industry. The web site's intent is to provide a location for students and graduates to create résumés online, search job listings and instantly match their résumés to current job listings at no cost to students. In addition, the site will allow Oklahoma employers to post and edit unlimited job listings online and review résumés of prospective job candidates by specifying certain search parameters. The website is projected to go online this fall. It will be hosted and maintained by the Regents and accessible through their website at wvvw.okhighered.org-4

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please remain seate magine being at a musical Independence Day event and only three patriotic songs are performed. The last song played is The Star-Spangled Banner. As the opening strains fill the early night, an announcer asks that the audience remain seated for the anthem...because it's the concert version. That was the scene last Saturday night at Edmond's LibertyFest '98. For three hours before the fireworks began at 10 p.m., the audience at UCO's Wantland Stadium sat through a Fourth of July concert that had less to do with celebrating our independence than it did celebrating the talents of performers who sang showtunes. The LibertyFest president defended the showtunes by saying that Broadway is an American phenomenon and "...is as American as apple pie." She also said there were plenty of taped patriotic songs played during the actual fireworks display When the national anthem was finally played, the announcer asked everyone to remain seated because they were playing the concert version of the song. The LibertyFest president said people probably would have gotten tired of standing for the duration of the long version. A military guard carried out the flag as the anthem began. A few brave souls dared to ignore wishes of the announcer and stood up to show their respect for the flag—and they were criticized by those around them. The concert was a glaring disgrace in what was otherwise an excellent Independence Day celebration. Hopefully next year they will remember the theme of the holiday and refrain from asking people to openly disrespect the flag some Americans have died defending. .<

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Vol. 99, No. 59 (USPS 661-700) ISSN: 1084-9149 Editor in Chief Steven E. Wedel Managing Editor Penny-Hubbard Copy Editor Farzana Razak Advertising Mgr James Finley Ad Sales Wendy Welber Writer Mark A. Schneberger Writer Jim Hulsey

Writer Sandi Craig Writer Jacob Sowers Pat Royka Writer Writer Madhu Krishnamurthy Photographer Beth Moxley Cartoonist Pujan Roka Circulation/Morgue Travis Frels

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The Vista is published as a newspaper and public forum by the students in the department of journalism, semi-weekly during the academic year except exams and holiday periods, and on Thursdays only during the summer term, at the University of Central Oklahoma, 100 N University Dr, Edmond, OK 73034-5209. Telephone: (405) 3412980, X5549. One-year subscription rate $12. Periodicals postage paid at Edmond, Oklahoma 73034-9998. Opinions and comments in The Vista do not necessarily reflect the policies or beliefs of the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges or UCO. The Vista is not an official medium expression for the Board or UCO. "POSTMASTER": Send address changes to The Vista, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034. LETTERS The Vista encourages letters to the editor. Letters should address issues and ideas, not personalities. Letters must be typed, double-spaced with a maximum of 150 words, include the author's printed name, major, classification and phone number. Non-students must include title and daytime phone number. Letters are subject to editing for libel, clarity and space, or to eliminate statements of questionable taste. The Vista reserves the right not to publish submitted letters and does not publish anonymous letters. Address letters to: Editor, The Vista, 100 N. University Drive, Edmond, OK 73034-5209 or deliver in person to the editor, Communications Bldg, Rin 107. This publication is printed by The Edmond Evening Sun, 123 S Broadway, Edmond, OK 73003 at a cost of $250 (8pp), $372 (12pp).

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Public to blame for lack of history knowledge

fter reading the editorial in the July 2, 1998 issue of The Vista, I felt an irresistible urge to respond to the statements contained therein. He blames public school officials for the low emphasis placed on American history and government in the classroom. The blame lies with the public, and their wholesale reliance on standardized test scores. These tests are not known for emphasis on civics. Increasingly, school districts are "teaching to the test" to satisfy public demands for higher math and science scores on these tests. This approach eschews other subjects in favor of short-term

retention of specific areas of math and science, an approach that leads to poor long-term retention of these "most important" subject areas. Until parents and the public in general reorganize their priorities to allow teachers to teach, real learning cannot exist. Finally, his statement that it is unfortunate that condom use is not on an aptitude test is incorrect. As a state with one of the highest teen pregnancy rates in the nation, we are obviously not teaching enough on this subject. —J. Erryn Pollock UCO graduate student

Student notes absurdity of editorial ublic school officials would rather teach children how to use a condom than have them learn the preamble to the Constitution." This absurd comment comes from the editorial in the July 2 issue of The Vista. I defy the author of this text to find five public school officials who would RATHER teach children how to use condoms than have them learn the preamble to the Constitution. It is a sad fact that the condition of our society deems it necessary that SOMEONE teach children how to use condoms, and it is bizarre that this responsibility has fallen to the educators. The allegation that educators PREFER teaching this skill, as opposed to teaching a civics lesson, is a preposterous and shallow observation. The article goes on to assert that "if teachers spent more time on history, math and civics" children might know why we celebrate the Fourth of July.

This claim completely ignores two undeniable facts. First, teachers are bound to a state mandated curriculum; any complaints about what is being taught, should be directed to the State Department of Education. Second, the school year ends in May. Children do not spend the Fourth of July with their teachers; they spend it with their parents, but it seems that parents are no longer held accountable for any part of their children's education. The power of the press is a two-edged sword that can be wielded for good or for bad. It would be refreshing to see The Vista take up this weapon in support of education and family values, rather than use it to cut down our public school system. Is it really easier to jump on a band-wagon that's already rolling? —Ricki Higdon UCO student

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Continued from front page facilities management," Anderson said. Kelly DeArcy, area coordinator for Murdaugh Hall, refrained from commenting and referred any questions to A.K. Rahman, director of auxiliary enterprises. At the time of this interview, Rahman had not responded to questions about the frequent air conditioning problems. Janis Russin, area coordinator for West Hall, could not be reached for comment. However East Hall area coordinator, Andrew Naylor, had only praise for the facilities management crews. The last problem East Hall encountered was during the June tornado, Naylor said. Power surges from the storm damaged several blower motors. "Within two hours of being notified, the facilities management crews were busy replacing damaged motors," Naylor said. "Within 24 hours, on a weekend, the air conditioning was back on. "I've never had this good a service from a commercial company."

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Butterfat shortage causes increase in food prices By Mark A. Schneberger Stanititer f you're planning to head to the ice cream shop between classes to get a double-dipped cone, you may want to stop at the bank first. Ice cream and other products which use butterfat as a top ingredient are expected to become more expensive this summer, and some prices for items such as butter may even double, experts say. Supplies of butterfat—the main ingredient in butter and the component which gives ice cream, chocolate, cheese, pastries and other rich foods that creamy taste—are dwindling, said Chris Galen, spokesman for the American Butter Institute in a press statement. He said the main causes for the shortage are high demands and an inventory which has been irregularly low for months. "We're at a hot time of the year; there is a strong demand for things that use butterfat, like cheese for the grill and of course ice cream, so that demand is helping drive the price up," he

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said. "It's hot and I don't have a lot The melting inventory also of money to begin with. And has some experts fearful that now I have to pay more for America could face the worst something to keep me cool? I butterfat shortage in decades. think we're being gouged," said Susan Rutland, spokeswoman Scott Lang, sophomore. for the Dairy "I don't think it's a Foods coincidence that this is Association, happening in the summer." speculated that Beth Newsom, the shortage senior, was also could have unhappy. She It could been caused said she by California was raising come down to floods which f our buying meat or children disrupted milk production. Or butter. I probably , alone and it could be tied feared the won't be able to rise in to trade imbalances, afford both. This price for according to butterfatsucks. an Associated dependent Press article. foods Other could experts link make the shortage to grocery El Nino, but shopping most cannot more pinpoint the difficult. actual cause of " I t the butterfat deficit. could come down to buying Whatever the reason, meat or butter. I probably won't certainly UCO students will be be able to afford both. This affected, and they're not happy. sucks," Newsom said.

Students with shoe-string budgets such as Newsom won't feel the pinch of higher prices if they eat on campus, however. University Center Food Court Manager Todd Nixon, who also oversees the entire campus food service operation, said UCO will not be affected by the shortage. "We're set into our prices. Prices will not go up here," Nixon said. But prices are expected to rise somewhat at Braum's Ice Cream Stores. Managers at the South Broadway store in Edmond would not predict specifically how much the butterfat shortage would cost Braum's consumers in terms of higher prices. But Terry Holden, marketing director at the company's corporate office in Edmond, said he was hoping the increase would be minimal. "As a consumer, the first knee jerk reaction when you see that butter might go up a buck is to hope that ice cream won't go up a dollar too," Holden said. "I don't think that's going to happen—at least not here." 4

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New web server added to campus system By Jim Hulsey Staffialer

UCO clubs and organizations will benefit from a new web server this fall, funded by student technology fees. "The computer that houses the university web site (broncho server) is at full capacity," said Dr. Bart Binning, assistant professor of decision sciences. Because the server is full, UCO has been very reluctant to allow additional web sites to be added to the existing system. In addition, the university doesn't have the man power to maintain additional web pages." Last year, Binning sent a budget proposal to the university, suggesting that a portion of student technology fees be provided to build an additional web site, available to clubs and organizations. "One of the best ways of advertising the university is to be on the web," Binning said. Using a web page would allow the university, clubs and organizations to advertise actively and cheaply, he said. The demand for addition of web page space is being generated by the Web Master Club. For the last year, the club has given free lessons to faculty, staff and students on how to build web pages and how to use the internet, said Dr. Tom Bergman, assistant professor of management. The classes were modeled after a newspaper, Bergman said. The new students will learn from the old students, which will in time allow students to gain expertise—an apprenticeship type program. "We have a three part vision," Bergman said. • Building web sites for constituents on campus,

and giving lessons to campus faculty, staff and students on how to build web pages and how to use the internet • Providing services to the faculty, staff and students, and helping them build their schoolrelated web pages • Outreaching to area businesses once the campus demands have been satisfied The Web Master Club will help to construct the web page for an organization or club, at no cost. However, the responsibility does not stop there, said Sherri Cook, the business college's web master. "When a new web page is created, someone has to be taught how to manage it—to make sure it's up and properly running," Cook said. The club also teaches how to manage and maintain a web site. It's important that a web page be maintained and updated, Cook said. It is often the first contact a potential student seeks in making a decision on which school they may be considering to attend. "People who are looking at a university's student activities, will check out their web site first," Cook said. "They're looking at what they can get involved with and they'll be able to check out the university's web page." Cook also said the knowledge and experience she's gained through the club has helped her in her job. If an organization or club wants information about building their web page on the new server, contact the Web Master Club at <www.busn.ucok.edu/webclub >. Additional information about the new web server can be obtained by contacting Binning on the broncho server at <binning@aixl.ucok.edu >.4(

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Inmates contracted to paint UCO fences By Mark A,. Schneberger stairwmir f Tom Sawyer were real, he'd be proud of the way UCO has gotten several on-campus fences painted this summer. - In a joint effort between UCO and the Oklahoma State Department of Corrections, the university has contracted a group of female prison inmates to paint fences across campus for small wages, as well as paint railings and other spots. The workers have already painted fences near the Human and Environmental Sciences Building, Art Building and Evans Hall. They are expected to

continue painting other structures for the remainder of the summer. The female workers aren't just beautifying areas of campus through their efforts, however. Sherry Howard, UCO department of corrections supervisor, said the inmates also are putting a fresh coat on their lives. "They know that they made mistakes in the past, but are ready to move on and make better places for themselves in society," Howard said. "They're not paid as much as professional painters would be, but they get compensation in more ways than one. They get to be around inspired students and

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help contribute in positive ways to society." About 20 women are part of the campus beautification project. They are often seen smiling in red vests, holding white-dipped paintbrushes or laughing as they white-wash brown fences with paint guns. Howard said the women arrive on campus at 6:30 a.m. Monday through Friday and are given specific tasks to complete, such as painting the railings near Broncho Lake and other spots which are in serious need of touch ups. But many are so enthusiastic about their work that they often volunteer to work overtime on areas they feel need improving,

Howard said. "They come up to me all the time and say, 'Miss Howard, we saw this ugly thing and we think it would look better if it were painted. Can we paint it?"' Howard said. "They are helping make the campus look better and kind of filling in the blanks." This is not the first time prison inmates have been contracted for campus work. UCO and the Department of Corrections have been linked for many years. Inmates have completed landscaping projects, worked in food service and even helped prepare for President Bill Clinton's 1996 visit. Howard

claims they are the invisible hands who make large contributions Facilities Management Director Lennis Pederson, whose department has worked often with the prison program, said the inmates have become so vital to the campus that he sees no end to their service. "These women are very productive and do a great job and they deserve our respect," he said. "It's important to know that the campus is being (beautified), but more important to understand who is making (UCO) look cleaner and nicer fro everyone. They are and we appreciate their work.

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Lacy named UCO's first-ever NCAA II All-American unior Anitra Lacy became Central Oklahoma's firstever NCAA Div-ision II track and field All-American last month with an eighth-place finish in the 400meter dash. Lacy, from Holdenville, shattered the UCO school record in the 400 preliminaries with a blazing 55.75 effort to make the finals, then ran a 56.99 on a rainslowed track in the finals to finish eighth. Lacy also qualified for the national meet in the 200 dash but failed to make the finals after running a 25.06 in the prelims. "We knew Anitra had the ability to become an AllAmerican and it was great to see her accomplish that," said Paul Parent, UCO track coach. "She ran a fantastic race in the Anitra Lacy prelims and ran well in the finals on a slow track. She had a great season and I think this will give her a big boost for next year."

Anitra Lacy, junior, soars through the air in the long jump competition at a track meet last season. Lacy recently became UCO's first-ever NCAA Division ll track and field AllAmerican. (Photo proviced by UCO Photo Services)

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Ignorance is not bliss School boards' focus on social problems result in illiteracy

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Board." When Mark Twain said those words about 100 years ago, students who graduated from the school boards' institutes of learning could at least read their diplomas. That isn't always the case today.

A 1993 survey by the national Department of Education divided Americans into three categories of literacy, with roughly 47 percent of those surveyed falling into the lowest of those three. People in the lowest category could usually pick out some items in a news article but could not write a letter explaining a discrepancy with their credit card bill. Newspapers today are usually written on a fourth-grade level. It's a simple matter of appealing to the lowest common denominator—more readers means more circulation, which means more advertising dollars. So, we write for the most ignorant person likely to pick up your publication. A newspaper that tries to promote literacy by writing for an audience with a high school diploma loses readers who can't understand big words. That means lower circulation for the newspaper, less income and possibly bankruptcy. All that just because the newspaper wanted to

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research the politician's history to see if he's telling the truth. So charlatans get elected...and reelected. And who's to blame? Mark Twain, as usual, knew where to point the finger. Oklahoma's governor, Frank Keating, also found the correct target in the July 1, 1998 issue of the Oklahoma Gazette. Keating said that public school "...policies that encourage social promotion..." are to blame for his state's high illiteracy rate. The state Department of Education's statistics show that 20 percent of Oklahomans are functionally illiterate. Not coincidentally, Oklahoma ranks near the national bottom in median household income, and near the top in unplanned teen pregnancy. Again, ignorance is not bliss. Why has our public education system come to this? Because school boards, under pressure from special interest groups, are using our schools as a way to promote their social agenda

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his is the story of two girls. One looking to have a good time, the other looking for some good music. We knew both could be found at Lilith Fair. So what did we do when the woman at the All-Sports Stadium box office said in a rather annoying voice, "I'm sorry, I just can't find your Lilith Fair press passes." We did what any normal person would do, we spewed every curse word known to man. Then we walked back to the car and furiously dialed the box office in the luxury of the car's air conditioning. While waiting for the call, we noticed the crowd walking past us. There were many types of groups—man and woman, woman and woman, man and man, and a man and his dog. Wonder where they were going? Expecting a verifiable excuse for the loss, we instead found out that someone had messed up...big time. "Check again at the box office in half an hour," said the promoter. Half an hour? Our excitement and anticipation took a sharp nose dive. We would miss the press conference. Sure, we had free tickets, but how often do we get to be in the same room with music's most talented front women—Sarah McLachlan, Natalie Merchant, Sinead O'Connor and The Indigo Girls.

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Two girls in search of fun So, that's our story and we're sticking to it. At least we got in, flashing our hot pink and gold, silk press passes. The crowd was dominated by a potpourri of the XX chromosome. There were specks of the XY carriers, but most of them were there because it was a chance to take off their shirts, drink beer and meet a stadium full of girls. Since the big names hadn't taken the stage yet, we decided to walk around and people watch. Oklahoma native Jenny Labow sang on the Village Stage as we walked through the village. White tents were raised to accommodate merchants such as Starbucks, Excite, Levi Strauss and Co., and Tower Records. There were also tents where people could buy jewelry, clothes and get mehndi tattoos. Women walked and shopped holding white daisies, while the guys eyed the beer stand like a stranded souls in a desert. As we walked around, we decided to get the henna tattoos. After waiting in line for almost 45 minutes, we got our turn. The artist stenciled the pattern on our ankle and back. After that, we finally sat in the stands for the main event. Country songstress Martina McBride, a favorite of the Okie crowd, kicked off the

lineup. She looked great despite having had a baby three months ago. And boy, what a haircut. Me'shell N'degeocello performed next. Even though we both couldn't pronounce her name, we had to admit she did a mean job belting out those blues. The petite, bald-headed beauty, Sinead O'Connor, surprised the crowd with the first few words she uttered. Sony, we can't print it. Not knowing any of her songs, except for "Nothing Compares 2 U," we were impressed with her Celtic sounds. The Indigo Girls followed and rocked the house, setting the mood for the rest of the night. We got out of our seats and danced and sang along, screaming at the top of our lungs. Girl power was in full effect when The Indigo Girls were joined by N'Dea Davenport, McBride, and McLachlan in singing "Midnight Train to Georgia" The crowd got to its feet when The Indigo Girls ended their set with the alltime favorite, "Closer to Fine." Before Natalie Merchant took the stage, we had to find something to drink. We really got into the swing of things after a couple of beers. Ah, the clarity that comes with alcohol consumption. Merchant was sick, but it didn't prevent her from delivering a stellar performance

with such hits as "Wonder" and "Jealousy." She made herself comfortable on stage, taking off her orange slippers, and sitting cross-legged. If this woman was sick, we wondered what it'd be like if she was in good health. Merchant concluded her set with her latest song from Ophelia, "Kind and Generous," which ended with the words, "Thank you, thank you." She didn't have to thank us, we wouldn't have missed it for the world. As the sky turned a hazy orange, there was a cool breeze while the crowd waited for the queen of Lilith. As McLachlan took the stage, lighters lit in tribute. "Welcome to Lilith Fair. We're so glad we could come to Oklahoma City," she said. The stage lights dimmed to an ocean-like blue as she sang "Sweet Surrender," "Witness," "Angel" and the light-hearted "Ice Cream." With the crowd wanting more, McLachlan sang, her hit, "Building a Mystery," and ended with "Adia." The finale saw all the performers on stage for the last song of the night, "What's Going On." It was a show to remember. We drove home still wearing our press passes and listening to KISS 98.9 FM as they aired a post-concert tribute to the women of Lilith Fair. It's true, girls just want to have fun. And that's exactly what we had.

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To protect and serve UCO police department improves, grows with time By Sandi Craig

Stahl began as a oneman police force back in the 1940s is now a certified police department, known as UCO's Department of Public Safety. "Shorty" Emmit Seabolt, UCO's first policeman, started in 1947 and worked until he retired in 1961. "It was a night-watchman affair," said Dr. Jim Roberts, director of public safety. "During the daytime there was nothing— no police service at all." Shorty and his terrier, Butch, made their nightly rounds on campus from a small brick building located near Murdaugh Hall. "As a kid I used to ride my bike here and Shorty would run me off," Roberts said. "He used to chase me around on my red Schwinn. You weren't allowed to ride a bicycle around on campus and he would chase me around the Old North Tower and I would outrun him. It was a big game. Little did I know I would be back here someday doing the same thing," Roberts said. Roberts was born and raised

activities, and of those, 23,402 were calls for service, said Assistant Chief Ted Jones. "They're the best thing we've got going," Jones said. The student officers are entrusted to perform many of the same duties as the police officers but are never allowed to step over the line where there is a danger, Roberts said. They are prohibited from responding to a domestic disturbance that could result in physical confrontation, because they are not trained or equipped to handle such matters, he said. In 1997, UCO was rated as the 44th safest campus out of 383 campuses in the United States in a survey compiled by Healey Roman Associates. "UCO is a community within a community. We have our own political infrastructure; and as a part of that infrastructure, we have our own police department." Most people don't know that within the City of Edmond there are two certified police departments, Roberts said. "We have a good working relationship with the Edmond Police Department," he said. While there may be some who think UCO's police officers primarily issue parking tickets and secure buildings, they also perform various duties to provide safety for the campus. Officer James Krakowski, Capt. James UCO policeman and student, Roberts talks said he patrols the campus and about the the immediate vicinity for about history of 51/2 hours a day. UCO's "You will always find me Department of driving with my window down Public Safety. because I can hear what's going (Staff photo by on outside—someone screaming Beth Moxley) for help, car alarms, house

in Edmond and has been director of UCO's public safety department for three years. He previously spent 25 years with the Oklahoma Highway Patrol. The campus police department has been in existence in one form or another since about 1961. It was then that they hired Bill Bruce, the first uniformed police officer. "We have come from a time when we had 2,000 or 3,000 students in the 1960s to a time when we now have approximately 14,000 students and 1,325 faculty and staff. We get about a quarter of a million visitors on campus during the course of the year," he said. The Department of Public Safety operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year and has about 40 employees, when fully staffed. "We never close," Roberts said. The staff includes 17 certified police (peace) officers, between eight and 15 student public safety officers, one person responsible for key control and one administrative staff person. "We rely heavily on our student officers," Roberts said. In 1997, the Student Officer Program responded to 35,477

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alarms—it gives me better interaction with the window down," he said. "It's peace of mind for all the people who live around here. We are still "Shorty" Emmit Seabolt, the first campus peace policeman, started his night patrol in 1947. officers and (Photo provided) our motto is to protect and serve year, in which we speak to student groups and the staff and the public," Krakowski said. Police Officer Shirley Allison, call their attention to violence in formerly director of jail the workplace issues and point programs at the Oklahoma out the danger signals," he said. Roberts said they want the County Jail, has been with UCO's Department of Public public to be mindful of what the signs of potential violence are Safety since November. She said she likes the fact that and not hesitate to report it to she works with a better clientele their supervisor or the Department of Public Safety. at UCO. "Our police officers are "We secure buildings, we run traffic, we protect the people that trained and equipped to respond come here—we make this to nearly any level of violent campus a safe place," Allison threat that could occur," Roberts said. "That does not necessarily said. The Department of Public mean that we're going to be in a Safety also offers various position to prevent it." He said that from a conceptual programs covering topics such as alcohol, drugs, date rape, rape perspective, the police do not demonstrate an oppressive prevention and safety. presence but they must always Roberts said that he is concerned about the tendency for be in a position to respond to a violence in schools that is situation where violence escalates. occurring across the country. Roberts said his vision is that "As director of public safety I must be mindful that we can not by the year 2008, they will be a be complacent here at UCO police department that will have about such things that we have approximately 25 full-time no reason to expect will occur— police officers to meet the growing campus needs. no indicators," he said. "That will make us larger than "We train our police officers to be aware and offer a public the average police department in relations program throughout the the State of Oklahoma." he said

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