rrHEVisr- A UCO hopes to improve recycling within a year by Steven Reckinger Copy Editor
UCO has had a successful recycling campaign with the creations of new programs, but the university may need to wait another year before finally achieving the progress it needs. Currently, a program is being devised to improve the recycling of aluminum and plastic. It is in its early stages of devel-
opment at the present moment due to limited manpower. "The university is looking at doing it right," said Mark Rodolf, director at the Physical Plant. It may be next year before the new program takes effect, but Rodolf assures that when it does, it will greatly expand the recycling process. "There is no problem for the paper getting recycled," Rodolf said. Green tubs are placed around campus for students to throw used copy paper
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UCO's new recycling campaign is getting better, however the campus may be a year away before achieving it's goals.
in. Not all buildings may have these for accessibility, which is why student organizations are trying to get the word out to enhance the recycling program. "It's growing. It's a lot better than it was," Rodolf said. Recycle America is currently the waste management company that comes to gather used paper from the university. The library and the university center are the two major locations where paper is picked up. They run by a set schedule: the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. The last pick-up for these places was August 8. The other main locations are the Print Shop, the Physical Plant and the south dock, which all operate on a call-in basis. According to Recycle America, the last pick-up date for the south dock was Jan. 1 2005. The reason for the long delay is uncertain, but it could be due to the decrease in activity. The last pick-up date for the print shop was July 21 of this year. The Physical plant, on the other hand, hasn't had a scheduled pick-up since December of last year. Recycle America said they haven't called in for a long time. Metal is also being recycled. The university has an off-campus agreement with American Waste to transport full bins when needed. The biggest contribution for recycling would be education, informing students and faculty to take part in the process. "We're one of the leaden in the country, but we can always do more," Executive , Vice President Steve Kreidler said. "We. encoOrr, age the students to recycle." Steve Reckinger can be reached at sreckinger@thevistaonline.com .
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Maintenance crew gets award
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President Rodger Webb thanks Connie Gall, supervisor of UCO's landscaping maintenance, for her services on campus Aug. 15 at the faculty and staff meeting. by Desiree Treeby Staff Writer President Roger Webb announced to more than 550 people attending the annual faculty and staff meeting, that for the first time UCO received $2.5 million in equity funding. In previous years UCO was $8-$10 million underfunded. "This university has, done more with less ; " ,Webb,, , said. Bonuses of $250 were given to the Physical Plant grounds crew and 22 other faculty and staff members received awards with $500 and $1,000 bonuses at the Aug. 15 meeting in Constitution Hall. "I was surprised and it is very much appreciated," , said Connie Gall, landscaping supervisor. She knew they were receiving recognition, but no one expected a bonus. Three received the Back to School Modeling the Way Award and . $1,000 bonuses, including Ms. Jeanette Patton,
director of Hiring and Benefits in Employment Services. "She is responsive and proactive... She is a campus leader," said Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs Dr. William J. Radke. She is often the first and last person you see on campus who exhibits character and trust. Receiving the only $2,000 Faculty Merit Award is Dr. Wei Chen associate professor in the College of Mathematics and Science. Dr. Radke spoke of UCO's growth outnumbering all other Oklahoma colleges, campuswide wireless networks, new classroom buildings, more elearning opportunities and the re-opening of Old North. Last year UCO grew more than the University of Oklahoma and Oklahoma State University combined.
Dr. Radke said his number one academic priority is faculty development. This fall the university hired 41 new faculty members and filled 11 new tenure track positions.
Adding to Rose State College's degree partnership with UCO, students can earn a bachelor's in nursing, adding to the currently offered business administration degree. More UCO changes include the hiring of the first female faculty in the funeral service department. The nursing program is accepting students twice a year instead of one. • Beating their goal of increasing donations by 10' percent, the COlkge'of Arts, Media and Design increased donations by 60 percent. Also, the University is breaking ground for a new forensic science building. "UCO is going from good to great. A cumulative effect makes a great university," Webb said. Webb said a great university comes from the work of every department, of every college and of every individual.
Desiree Treeby can be reached at dtreeby@thevistaonline.com .
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