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September 13, 1984 Black Ink Page 7 Help For Freshman Transition by Sondra Artis Staff Writer For a first year student, an attempt to make a smooth transition from high school to a major university, such as the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, can become a tedious, as well as a mildly traumatic experience. The university has a program which is designed to help freshmen become oriented and acclimated to their new surroundings. During this period of orientation, freshmen gain familiarity with the system of University management, academic and otherwise. The events prior to orientation, known as Pre Orientation, are also designed to help mmority freshmen adjust to a univer sity atmosphere. Not only to a univer sity setting were these minorities, specifically Blacks and American Indians, being prepared, but for a predominantely white university at mosphere and setting. The purpose of Pre- O, according to Program Coordinator for University Affairs, L. Shavette Satterwhite, is to be “a support system for minorities.” Satterwhite also sees part of the effec tiveness of the program as the first year minority student being able to relate situations to counselors. On Campus Coordinator for the Black Student Movement, Laquetta Robinson stresses that the day and a half of Pre- O is in no way designed to duplicate the following week of Orien tation. However, Robinson says, “It plays an extremely important part in orienting minority freshmen into the UNC lifestyle.” Both Satterwhite and Robinson view the program as successful and ef fective, but believe that it could be im proved if not looked upon as a crutch for the handicap and if given more positive publicity and more support by the students. Hayden B. Ren wick, Associate Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, believes that the effectiveness of the program reveals itself when parents of Blacks and American Indians, as well as the students them selves give positive feedback. Ren- wick, who is one of the primary speakers durig Pre-O, offers minority students a different approach for suc cess. It is his intention to inform students that a four year tenure no longer exists. Ren wick also attempts to instill within the students a desire to “graduate successfully, not just graduate.” Like Renwick, President of the BSM, Sherrod Banks has a message for first year students. As Carolina is traditionally referred to as “the southern part of heaven” it is accepted by the BSM president that where there is a heaven, there is also a hell. “You shouldn’t preach about one, unless you preach about the other,” said Banks. The point Banks was most eager to make to the freshmen is that assimila tion is not a must to succeed. Main taining one’s heritage, in addition to obtaining success can be achieved . “Don’t get lost” urges Sherrod Banks. The true measure of the effective ness of Pre Orientation must be deter mined by its recipients, the minority freshmen. Annette Richmond, of Burlington, has already assessed the situation and concluded that for her Pre-O was a big success. “I would have been lost if I hadn’t come to Pre- O,” said Richmond. Many who did not attend Pre Orien tation, like Lisa Hinton, of Virginia Beach, Va., see those who did attend as having had an advantage. Hinton cites the familiarity with upperclass men, the campus and other minority freshmen as being that advantage. □ Dip’s Country Kitchen 405 W. Rosemary St. 942-5837 ‘‘Put a little South in your mouth. Meals Hrs.—7:30 am-10 pm Late Nite Happy Hour Thurs., Fri'. G Sot. 10-12 Free Munchies Our best to you.. .Student Special Tuesday Only Fried Chicken 2.99 Regular 4.15 Black Ink reaches more than 3000 people every two weeks and your advertisements could reach them too. To place your ad In the newspaper contact Willie Little at 933-5361. FALL SEMESTER CALENDAR First Day of Classes Monday, August 27 Holiday, Labor Day Monday, September 3 Last Day to Drop a Course for Credit on Student’s Financial Account ^ Monday, Septemt>er 10 Fall Recess Begins Friday, Octot>er 12,5:00 p.m. Instruction Resumes Wednesday, Octol>er 17,8:00 a.m. Last Day to Withdraw for Credit on Student’s Financial Account Friday, Octot>er 26 Thanlcsgiving Recess Begins Wednesday, November 21,1:00 p.m. Instruction Resumes Monday, Novemt)er 26,8:00 a.m. Last Day of Classes Friday, December 7 Final Examinations . .Tuesday-ThMrsday, December 11-^
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