SPECIAL BACK-TO-SCHOOL ISSUE 4
University of Central Oklahoma
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Enrollment figures mirror 1990 8 percent tuition increase lowers freshmen numbers
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Lewis breaks world record
By Marcia Benedict
Student Writer
TOKYO (AP)—Carl Lewis, who calls himself the old man of track, ran faster than he ever did in his youth as he pulled away from the field in the swiftest 100 meters in history. The 30-year-old Lewis not only sped past countrymen Leroy Burrell and Dennis Mitchell, he shattered Burrell's world record with a 9.86-second finishing time. The time clipped four-hundredths of a second off the previous mark of 9.90 set by Bun-ell at the U.S. Championships two months ago in New York.
Alleged victim claims no rape DANBURY (AP)—A 19-year-old woman who police charge was brutally raped by two men who videotaped the assualt said she doesn't believe she was raped. "I honestly don't think they should be charged with rape. The whole thing has been blown out of proportion," the woman told the NewsTimes of Danbury in a story published Sunday. Police filed charges Aug. 11 against Beau William Kotach, the woman's boyfriend, and Chester Horstek III after she complained she was assualted during a night of drinking. She told police she knew she had sex with at least one of them, but was unsure whether she had agreed.
Study says men holding top jobs WASHINGTON (AP)—Less than 3 percent of the top jobs at Fortune 500 companies were held by women in 1990, according to a study by a women's rights advocacy group. Only 175, or 2.6 percent, of the 6,502 corporate officers employed at the nations largest companies last year were women, according to a Feminist Majority Foundation study. The study, which looked at jobs at the level of vice president and up, was based on figures compiled by a University of Southern California researcher. "At the current rate of increase in executive women, it will take until the year 2466—or over 450 years—to reach equality with executive men," said Eleanor Smeel, the head of the RAT. See WORLD WRAP,
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THURSDAY August 29, 1991
Hurry and wait Students study class schedules while waiting their turn in the academic advisement office. (Photo by Dan Smith)
The 1991 fall enrollment at the University of Central Oklahoma is expected to be about the same as enrollment during the 1990 fall semester, said Darrell Gilliland, UCO registrar. Latest figures show 13,353 students have enrolled in fall courses. This is 1,148 students less than when enrollment ended for the 1990 fall semester, Gilliland said. "We are expecting approximately 14,500 students by the end of enrollment, Sept. 10," he said. Gilliland said fewer freshmen and graduate students would be attending courses this fall, compared to the 1990 fall semester. "Our head count is up, but we have less freshmen and graduate students than we did one year ago," he said. The approximate 8 percent tuition increase contributed to the low number of freshmen students, Gilliland said. "Many freshmen students did not have the money or the curricular requirements, so they've gone to community or two-year colleges," he said. An early due date for tuition and fees also influenced the lower enrollment, Gilliland said. "Moving the due date up a week cancelled about 1,600 people," he said. Cancelling students who did not pay tuition on time caused openings for students who enrolled late, he said. "With the number of students enrolling late, total enrollment should be close to or a little above last year," Gilliland said. V
Teacher education may face review By Barbara DeWailley Staff Writer State Regents for Higher Education may choose to begin a system-wide review of undergraduate teacher education this fall at 12 Oklahoma state colleges and universities. "We have been hearing this was going to occur for the past two years," said Dr. Kenneth Elsner, University of Central Oklahoma College of Education Dean. "We are not sure of the type of model or criteria they are going to use."
Elsner said one criteria he hoped they would include was NCATE, the National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Edcucation. The proposed review would be conducted by an out-of-state team of experts who would identify and evaluate program strength and weaknesses. They would also assess the type of curriculum needed to provide the best educational experience for students wishing to enter the teaching profession. Review team members would use a corn-
bination of data and on-site visits to evaluate specific programs. "The Regents' review supports and furthers goals of House Bill 1017 by ensuring that teacher education programs prepare prospective and current teachers to help their students reach required levels of performance," said State Regents for Higher Education Chancellor Hans Brisch. Brisch said this system-wide review of academic programs would ensure academic excellence and system effeciency. V
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Zigler, .2 Zig best-selling oti author and motivational speaker addressed the Oklahoma State School Boards Association.
Student leader David Slane has resigned his position in the Student Association to attend law school.
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Changes in the Soviet Union signal an end to Communism as we know it. UCO professor Carl Reherman speaks out.
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