Student Senate elections tomorrow in University Center, 2nd floor.
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THE April 4, 1989
Vol. 87, No. 44
,ITISTA
Tuesday Edition
Central State University, Edmond, Oklahoma
Fired for insubordination
Chapel to file appeal By Laurel Anquoe Student Writer
Fired Central State University physical plant director Nimrod Chapel will file an appeal of his employment termination with the president's office today, said his attorney, Tim Mitchell. "He (Chapel) more than adequately cooperated as far as the internal investigation," Mitchell said, and added he felt that Chapel satisfactorily refuted the allegations brought against him.
U.S. market best, Penney exec says
Chapel was officially fired from the university Friday for insubordination and failure to provide significant documentation concerning administration's questions of an alleged conflict of interest between Chapel's maintenance duties and his private asbestos removal business, according to a letter to him from Blanche Washington, director of personnel. In an official statement released from the president's office yesterday, Chapel was terminated for •
By Kamal Mazlan Staff Writer The J.C. Penney Company, Inc. has no plans to enter retail trade overseas because the United States is still the greatest consumer market in the world today, said its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer William R. Howell Friday to about 200 business students at Central State University. "I think the marketplace we've chosen, the battlelawn is here, in the U.S. That's the reason so many of the foreign companies want to bring their products to the U.S. "And if you walk through one of the shopping malls in Oklahoma City, you will find at your fingertips the greatest breadth and depth of inventory at the most competitive prices of any place in the world, including Europe and Asia," Howell said. Howell's visit at CSU was hosted by the Nigh Institute of State Government and the college of business administration. He also spoke Thursday at a luncheon co-sponsored by the Edmond Area Chamber of Commerce and the Edmond Industrial Development and Redevelopment Authority. Howell said another reason the U.S. is the greatest consumer market is that mentality, distribu-
By Lori Miller Student Writer Candidates for Central State University's Student Association president and vice president met Wednesday to participate in a debate-forum at Pegasus Theatre. Joe Stehr and Randy Terrill presented their views as presidential candidates, and Sean Slaven and Monte Townsend spoke as vice-presidential candidates. The debate consisted of two prepared questions, a presentation of each candidates platform and questions from the floor. The two prepared questions were co-written by Jerry Blansett, Student Association vice president and Jeff Blansett, chairman of the continuum committee. The debate began with Townsend and Slaven approaching their first question concerning unfilled Student Association offices and student involvement in elections. The questions asked how each candidate would improve these situations. Townsend, a general business and international marketing major, responded by saying, "Advertising is the only way to reach students." He is currently a senator and chairman of the publicity committee. Slavin, a chemistry and pre-
Zack Morris, Indian straight dancer, displays his style of
dance Saturday at the CSU American Indian Heritage Week pow-wow in University Center. See related photo layout on page 4.(Photo by Stan Pollard, The Vista staff photographer.)
tion, methodology and information systems in some countries are less sophisticated. "It was almost like saying, `Let's go back and do it the way we did it 20 years ago in the U.S.,' Howell said. "It is a self-cleansing process (retailing). If you are not efficient and effective in dealing with the wants and needs of American consumers, you cease to exist. Your market will move away from you overnight," Howell said. Howell said 72 percent of women's apparel is purchased today in regional malls, where the J.C. Penney Company has its prime estate, about 100,000 million square feet of space. "We also know who the decision-makers are. About 90 percent of all women's and children merchandise is purchased by women. And 60 percent of all men's wear and furnishings is decided by a woman," Howell said. He said this is partly because about 62 percent of all married women in the U.S. today are working. Of 52 million women working in 1986, 32 million had full-time jobs. Also, women account for 50 percent of all managers and professionals and 63 percent of all management trainees at the J.C. Penney, Howell said.
insubordination as described under Section 9-2 of the Employee Handbook. A state investigative audit released in December revealed that nine maintenance employees submitted timesheets totaling approximately 6,730 hours of overtime. The audit report asserted a question of segregation of duties since those same nine university employees were also employed by Chapel in his private asbestos removal business. Scott Fern, assistant attorney general, said the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation will continue its probe of overtime hours documented at the university's physical plant. If the OSBI finds evidence of illegal activity, there is the possibility of the filing of criminal charges, Fern said. The OSBI is specifically investigating the overtime hours situation at the behest of the Board of Regents of Oklahoma Colleges, said Linda Grantham,
chairwoman of the regents' audit committee. Philip Arnold, assistant vice president of administration, said he and Joyce Mounce, vice president of administration, will be assuming the duties and sharing the responsibilities of physical plant director until a new one is found. Kayla Davis, assistant personnel director, said a notice and job description was issued for the post of physical plant director April 3.
Nimrod Chapel
Candidates debate issues medicine major, suggested meetings be held every other Monday rather than every Monday to increase student involvement. Each candidate was asked what he felt his role would be as vice
president. Assisting the president in all capacities is the most important role of the vice president, Townsend said. Please see debate on page 8.
Parker gets 2-year deferred sentence By Danette Intrieri Student Writer A Central State University assistant dean pleaded no contest Thursday in Oklahoma County District court to misdemeanor, charges of assault and battery. After plea negotiations, Dr. William D. Parker, 54, director of criminal justice studies received a two-year deferred sentence and must attend behavioral modification counseling. Parker was ordered to pay $115 in restitution to Edwinna Sue Madden, $200 in a court assessment, $76 in court costs and $5 to the state victims' compensation fund. If Parker completes the twoyear deferred sentence without violating any rules, the assault and battery charge will not be on
his record, Thomas said. "This type of deferred sentence is usually restricted to a first offense and to persons whose lifestyle indicates they will not be violating rules," he said. Madden, 26, of Edmond, filed assault charges Jan. 31. Madden, a CSU graduate and assistant for constituent affairs in Gov. Henry Bellmon's office, told police Parker forced his way into her appartment around 8 p.m. Jan. 3, apparently intoxicated, and choked her until "she thought she was going to die," the police report states. Police noted there were black and blu\e—marks on Madden's neck. University officials could not be reached for comment concerning the future status of Parker.