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Sept. 22, 1983 Black Ink Page 5 YOU • YO Black professor attrition result of dissatisfaction by Tonya L. Smith Staff Writer Black professors do not leave the University of North Carolina because they have given up the fight. These professors are qualified individuals who are not only ex pected to do their jobs, but also to find the most appropriate way to deal with discriminatory practices. Sometimes they are wearied by the struggle. Dr. Lee Greene, assistant dean of the College of Arts and Science, said one reason why black professors leave is because of the quality of life at the university and in the city of Chapel Hill. Greene said that black professors may leave because of betler opportunities for career advancement elsewhere. He added- that another reason is the black pro fessor is expected to be everything by the students and by their depart ments. "He is consequently overworked, underpaid, and under-appreciated," said Greene. The final reason Dr. Greene gives is that the black pro fessor becomes tired of being used as a token for his department. Dean Hayden B. Renwick, Rawlins associate dean of Arts and Sciences and Dr. Greene have both had pro fessors confide in them about racial problems in the past. There are various committees and offices set up to maintain the black faculty. The Affirmative Action Office has grievance procedures for personal conflicts of both black and white professors. The Office also enforces the 1964 Civil Rights Act and other civil rights laws. It deals with areas such as employment, recruitment, trairfing, advancement, grievance procedures and the employment of related persons. There are many things that black students can do to support the black professors. Benjamin E. Rawlins, the acting Affirmative Action Officer said students should voice their sup port of black professors and also participate in the semester evalua tion of professors. Since most black students are not aware of the problems that black professors face, Renwick encourag ed students to sponsor more events that black professors can attend so that more inter-action can take place between black students and black professors. Greene said students should voice opinions in numbers, not individually. The attrition of black professors is a problem that demands immediate attention. Some people see it as a bad reflection on the black popula tion, while others understand that racial conflicts or other problems probably lead to their departure. There are no clear-cut solutions to this problem; however, blacks must make sure to neither overreact nor under-react to the problem. It is a question of logic and systematic study. The loss of a black professor not only leaves student wih one less role model, but other black professors also lose close friends and psychological support of a black colleague. "We need all the role models we can get," Renwick add ed. There are varying opinions on the BLACK INK DISTRIBUTION SPOTS Black Ink Office BSM Office Carolina Union Undergrad Library Campus Y Alumni Hall Juggy's Black Churches Carrboro Town Hall Medical School North Campus Dorms South Campus Dorms Howell Hall Hanes Hall Rosenau Hall Law School Dips Country Kitchen Hargraves Community Center future of racial discrimination at this and other universitites. Greene believes that it will probably in crease. Not only has minority stu dent enrollment decreased, but the number of minority professorships has also decreased since last year. Rawlins said he hopes descrimina- tion at this university will decrease. Renwick sums up by saying it ac tually depends on people and how they act and react toward one another. "The discrimination is still here, but it is not as overt as in the sixties," he said. Dean Renwick, when speaking of descriminatory practices ^till taking place, said, "I don't think they'll ever shock me again." ■ Renwick BSM and BGC plan homecoming events by Cherie Evans Staff Writer Homecoming celebrations create warm connotations in the hearts of all, because this is the time set aside to reflect on the past. While review ing the agony and suffering that ac companies progress, students should acknowledge ac complishments and feel proud. The Black Student Movement, with the support of the Black Greek Council, has planned activities that will help Blacks identify with the successes and failures of our ethnic culture. The activities are not only designed to recognize our growing credibility to UNC, but to society as a whole. There will be a BSM-BGC Ball on Saturday evening, September 24, in Great Hall This event is an annual homecoming fund-raiser that usual ly creates the scene for the corona tion of Miss BSM However, the cor onation of Miss BSM will be delayed this year due to the early homecom ing schedule The Ball is a semi- formal affair, designed to combine good food and good freinds for an evening of cultural awareness. A pep rally, featuring the BSM cheerleaders, has been planned as part of the fesitivities. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the BSM celebration ■ DON'T MISS The BSM's & Black Greek Council ^^Blue and Black'' Homecoming Ball Saturday, September 24, 1983 9 p.m. -1 a.m. | Formal Attire ■ r
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