For transfer students
Personality rate sheet
high in importance
by D. H. Nicholson, Registrar
Along with the transcript and
the personal interview, the “con
fidential inter-college request or
personality rating sheet has be
come one of the admissions of
ficer s important tools for mea
suring the transfer student s po
tential for success at a four year
school. In fact, the confidential
request or rating sheet is be
coming increasingly important
when one considers that the
number of those transfer students
who apply for admission to the
senior colleges or universities far
exceeds the number actually ac
cepted. When one understands
that perhaps a thousand applica
tions may come across the desk
of an admissions officer at a re
putable four-year school and that
the admissions officer generally
has a short time to make a de
cision concerning only a few
hundred openings in the junior
class at his institution, then one
can begin to realize that the con
fideflfial request or personality
rating sheet is sometimes the only
practical way to determine the
transfer student s “social apti
tude when everything else has
been weighed. The confidential
reference from the transferer s
own college can become one of
the most important factors lead
ing to his admission or rejection.
For purposes of definition, we
might say that a confidential inter
college request or confidential
personality rating sheet is some
what self explanatory'. it is, at
most institutions of higher educa
tion a standardized form which,
presents a question series which
range from those purely academic
to those purely social and or per
sonal. T1 s form is sometimes
sent by t e college or university
directly t to the college official
designated to complete it, but in
a majority of instances the form
is included in the students
application packet and, therefore,
his responsibility to get it to the
designated reference. When the
student is given the form by the
college or university to which he
is planning to transfer, he will
be instructed to take it directly
to the designated official, and that
will be the last that he iyill s»e
of it. Al tfial point the official
will answer the questions
and mail it back directly to the
admissions officer of the college
or university under consideration.
Here at Chowan College, the Dean
of Students or the Registrar is
generally designated to complete
the form.
The questions found on the
standardized forms of the various
colleges and universities direct
themselves to the general areas
already mentioned, but the quest
ions themselves, of course, will
vary greatly from school toschool.
Contrary to popular belief, the
affiliation of the college or uni
versity, i. e. whether it is a
private or public college or uni
versity, bears little relationship
to the type of questions asked.
For instance, as far as the direct
ness and scope of the questions
are concerned, some of the state
colleges and universities cover as
much area, if not more, than
those questions of the private in
stitutions.
For instance. Western Carolina
University and Appalachian State
University have rating forms with
headings labeled with certain
personality traits, and under each
trait, there are five and six
classifications respectively. As an
example, Appalachian State ques
tions five personality traits;
Noisy bands
at cage games
may be forfeit
Any student who has attended
a home basketball game has left
the gym with a bit of a headache
or at least a ringing in their ears.
I’m sure. By this I am referring
to the pep “band ” that has show
ed at several games.
Coach Garrison has recently
received information from the
Commissioner of the Cavalier-
Tar Heel Conference stating that
a pep band is not to play at any
time while the game is in pro
gress. Bands can only perform
during the time outs, half times,
and before and after the game.
Violations of these rules will
be a technical foul and possible
forfeiture of the game. It is
hoped that members of these
“bands" will heed this mess
age and use all that energy at the
proper times.
This information is in no way
intended to put a damper on
school spirit, but hopes that our
team will not have to face any
possible forfeiture.
Confidence, Social Acceptability,
and Emotional Stability. Under
each of the preceding traits are
five classifications, each classifi
cation being an approximation of
the individual s possession of the
trait.
EastTennesseeStateUniversity
probably has one of the more
complete forms in terms of cover
age. The two-page form employs
both a “yes and no rating scale
as well as a series of questions
which require fairly complete
evaluative statements from the
Dean of Students or Registrar.
The College of William and Mary
has a complete form when one
considers it, also, he asks for a
fairly thorough rating of designat
ed personality traits as well as
evaluative statements from the
reverence. For instance, William
and Mary asks for statements
about the following •. Special Abili
ties,AppearanceandDeportment,
Physical, Emotion Disabilities,
Academic and Social Adjustment,
etc. Along with the preceding
which requires statements, the
form also has a rating scale in
which the admissions officer asks
the reference, by marking plus
or minus under the headings
of Superior, Good, Average,
Below Average, or do not know,
about the following quali
Reliability, Leadership, Maturity,
Emotional Stability, Personal Ap
pearance, andSocial Adaptabihty.
The form then ends with a desire
for some General Comments and
Recommendations. Indeed, the
form used by William and Mary
is complete and leaves little un
answered concerning the person
ality and potential academic
ability of the prospective transfer
student. Wake Forest University,
Campbell College, and Atlantic
Christian College use forms much
simpler than those mentioned
above. An example could be At
lantic Christian s which eAiploys
a short check- off system.
For your own study, there will
be copigs of some of these forms
on the bullentin board in the base
ment of the Columns Building.
The academic and social re
cords at Chowan College become
most important to the admissions
officer of a four year school. The
records will serve as strong tools
in the prediction which the ad
missions officer must make con
cerning the prospective transfer-
student s potential for success.
Presumably a prospective.
transfer student is tested by
fire and found wanting or else
been tempered in the processr^
We, as members of the faculty
and or administration prefer to
believe that the latter has taken
place, that student has been tem
pered, and, unless there is evi
dence to the contrary, we act
accordingly in our attempts to
aid the student in his efforts to
transfer and further his education
at the four year school.
In the next article we might
look at some of the schools which]
the Chowan College Students
choose for their next two years|
of work.
Admission to registration
Ilene Creakmore presents her credetials to
mitted into Robert Marks Hall to register
be
for
ad-
the
spring semester classes. Students were admitted into
the building according to a specific time and upon
presenting their class admittatice card.
BOB LOVING
Bob Loving
appointed host
of cafeteria
Bob Loving has accepted work
with Chowan College as Cafeter
ia Host. In this position he will
act as a liaison between students
and the administration.
Paul Gilbert, director of food
services, says “Bob can be es
pecially helpful in the area of
intercommunications and will
serve on the Cafeteria Commit
tee.
Bob is a native of Garysbrook,
Va. He is the holder of the Pur
pie Heart and won other military
recognition resulting from his
tour in Viet Nam.
Federal summer
jobs available
Each year there is a limited
number of jobs available with
the federal government, both in
Washington, D. C. and elsewhere.
The jobs range from office work
to Park Ranger positions and
manual labor.
Students who are interested in
these jobs must take a competi
tive civil service examination.
The examinations are given
throughout the country on Feb.
8, and March 8.
Applications for the test can
be obtained through college
placement offices, most post
offices, or by writing the Wash
ington Interagency Board of
Examiners, U. S. Civil Service
Commission.
Voice of Chowan^’
Vol. 2—No. 8
Wednesday. January 29. 1969
Murfrppsbnro. N. C.
Asheville - Biltmore, WCU may merge
e
January
rather long
to feel It
spring
Just rambling . . .
It's back to the books again following a
Christmas holiday—some students seem
wasn’t long enough—and Chowan has welcomed some
new students to the campus for the spring semester.
In rambling through copy released for this issue
of Smoke Signals, a thought of last semester persists
in presenting itself. There was often the comment
that “news” on the campus was abundant, but so
much of it never managed to reach the newspaper.
It was true.
And much the same problem is present with the
beginning of a new semester. This is evident from
the flow of copy being received.
Perhaps the newspaper staff feels somewhat for
lorn and helpless with the loss of what was considered
in. some circles as the “best reading” in Smoke Sig
nals. The reference is, of course, to "Under the
Tomahawk” by the famous columnists Baine and
Mutter.
There are, naturally, varying opinions regarding
this well-known column, but the authors have passed
on to another pasture, and the fact remains that the
absence of the column has left space to be filled.
There has appeared to fill this void, a play, at
least two poems and some “satire??” relatmg to
the administration, along with other miscellaneous
items.
Perhaps, this is the type of reading the “younger
generation” desires in order to broaden its insights of
an increasingly complex society. On the other hand,
such information doesn’t do a great deal in keeping one
abreast of the happenings on campus.
But most pertinent to the case in point, such con
tent is certainly not synonymous with the concept of
“newspapering." Other college publications, which are
available to the Smoke Signls' staff, have apparently
failed to ignite a spark of journalistic zeal. A re
porter’s initiative to seek out and write the “news”
remains untouched on Chowan’s campus.
Now it will be said that we of the older generation
are just “not with it.” Maybe. Perhaps we do not
understand many of the ideas being presented today,
but we certainly DO understand the. journalistic re
quirements tor producing a newspaper and these do
not include a frivilous attitude.
Perhaps this rambling will quickly trigger a re
sponse of “preaching again.” And just accidentally,
it could initiate a degree of THINKING. If this hap
pens, it could be well worth the effort. Besides that,
it has been fun.
a group of students
sign up for English
Campus notes
Freshman Class elections were
held on Jan. 23, from 9 a. m.,
in the Askew Student Union. The
eiecrions werfe neCfessary becaifse
a number of the officers are not
eligible to hold an office this
semester.
Pep Squad try outs will be held
on Jan. 29 31. Finals will be held
on Feb. 1. All girls with a nine
and nine average are invited to
try out. New freshmen this se
mester do not have to have a
specific average.
King Edward and the BD s were
featured at a dance on Jan. 18
at the Woodland Armory. The
highlight of the evening was the
appearance of “Ma Bowling
on the dance floor with Jim Lacy;
that woman really knows how to
dance. Faculty and students alike
thoroughly enjoyed the evening s
festivities, despite their exhaus
tion from a “pit party that af
ternoon. All students attending
kicked up their heels to the tune
of the noise and had a good time.
—MJ
From the Dean’s Desk Team Points
On Dec. 16, the first night of
examination week, Mr. Paul
Gilbert, director of food services,
made arrangements for a coffee
break for students at 9 p. m., in
Thomas Cafeteria. In 30 minutes
1,700 doughnuts and 45 gallons
of coffee were served without
cost to Chowan students. What
happened?
Gilbert reported that it took
some members of his staff until
after midnight to clean up the
cafeteria tables and floor. Dough
nuts and napkins were left on the
floor; coffee had been spilled
on the floor; things were in a
mess.
Arrangements for the coffee
break on Dec. 18, were called
off because of the way the cafe
teria was left on Dec. 16.
According to a survey report
in the Dec. 23 issue of “Higher
Education and National Affairs ',
a publication by the American
Council on Education, colleges
arc too lax in dealing with stu
dent disorders. More that half
(54.4 percent) of the college stu
dents questioned agreed strongly
or somewhat with the state
ment.
Cake Race
1st—Belk 2
2nd—Jenkins 2
3rd—Day and Infirmary
Softball
1st—College Hall
2nd—Belk 2
3rd—Belk 3
Tennis
1st, 2nd, 3rd—Belk 2
Total Points
Belk 2—68
Belk 3—15
Jenkins 2—20
College Hall—30
Day and Infirmary—15
CULLOWHEE, N.C. (AP) —
Western Carolina University
proposed Wednesday that it
share its facilities and resources
with Asheville Biltmore College
—or that the two schools merge
completely — as an alternative
to making Asheville Biltmore a
campus of the University of
North Carohna.
Trustees of WCU made the
recommendation in a 15 page
statement sent to the state
Board of Higher Education, say
ing the merger would best meet
the higher education needs in
the mountains and guard against
either or both schools being
shortchanged when state funds
are given out.
The consolidated university
trustees recommended Dec. 2
that Asheville Biltmore and Wil
mington College be made
branches of the university. The
Board of Higher Education and
the General Assembly would
have to approve.
William E. Highsmith, presi
dent of Asheville Biltmore, de
dined comment on the proposal
by Western Carolina until read
ing the statement.
Watts Hill Jr. of Durham,
chairman of the Board of High
er Education, said he received
a copy of the statement, but
would not comment on it until
hejring proposals from other
stute supported institutions of
higher education.
The state board Friday re
quested that all such institutions
submit recommendations on
how the interests of higher edu
cation in the state might best
be served.
A spokesman for WCU said
trustees of that school were al
ready working on their state
ment when the Board of Higher
Education made its request.
He added a cojiy of the slate
ment was sent to Highsmith
Wednesday. Highsmith was con
suited by the trustee committee
which drafted the statement, he
said, but he added he did not
know Highsmith s opinion of it.
The WCU statement, signed
by President Alex S. Pow, said
the school s trustees were dis
appointed that they were not
consulted before the consolidat
ed university trustees made
their recommendation regard
ing Asheville Biltmore.
“We had understood from
conversations we initiated last
fall at Chapel Hill, it said,
“that the Consolidated Univer
sity, in considering the Ashe
ville Biltmore College proposal,
would attempt to take into ac
count the plans, aspirations, re
sources, programs and services
of Western Carolina University.
“In fact, however, the Consol
idated University conducted its
study of the relevant education
al needs in the mountain area
without a single contact with
the state university existing an
hour s drive from Asheville.
It added the 94 page report of
the study “contains only 19
words of reference to Western
Carolina University, and these
merely acknowledging Western
Carolina University exists in the
Asheville hinterland.
The statement said coopera
tion between Western Carolina
and Asheville Biltmore, or a
merger of the two, would “pro
vide an expanded, improved,
better supported, more prestig
ious, two campus regional uni
versity. . .
“The state now supports two
universities in the mountain re
gion—Western Carolina in Cul
lowhee and Appalachian State
in Boone, it said. “The sugges
tion for establishment of a third
—and yet another in Wilming
ton — would be a proliferation
more apt to impoverish than to
profit the system of higher ed
ucation in the mountains.
“There is a concern on our
part for the entire state, and for
Western North Carolina in par
ticular, that such funds for high
er education as are available
not be dissipated by the author
ization of too many units to do
too many things at too many
levels. . . the statement said.
New freshmen
officers elected
In a special election last Fri
day, the freshman class elected
new officers. This election was
necessary since only the treasur
er, secretary and female social
co-chairman were eligible to hold
office following the first semes
ter.
As a result of Friday s ballot
ing, the following officers were
As a result of Friday s ballot
ing the following officers were
elected: Lee Dunn, president;
Kenneth Wright, vice-president;
Mary Ritchie, secretary; Pete
Sykes, treasurer and James Mc
Cormick, male social co chair
man.
Emma Brooks, a talented Cho
wan coed, appeared in concert in
the Columns Building Jan. 16.
The small girl with the large
voice found no difficulty in en
tertaining her captive audience.
From 8 until 9;30 p. m,, Emma
sang her own versions of folk
songs and popular ballads for
the enjoyment of all.
Discussion on
Rat Day held
Shortly before Chowan closed
for its Christmas vacation mem
bers of the Faculty-Student Re
lations Committee met. At this
meeting a rat day program was
discussed for next year.
Since there will be no mohawk
haircuts given from here on out,
it was suggested that a program
be set ip in which boys and girls
could participate. The possibili
ty of the initiation program be
ing centered around the Indian
theme was discussed since Cho-
wzn students are the Braves. Mr.
Mr. Paul will serve as the facul
ty advisor of a committee set up
for this purpose.
Bucky Griffin will serve as
stueent chairman for the group.
Joan Cox will be the SGA repre
sentative on the committee
which will consist of the follow
ing students: Lee Dunn, Susan
Kirkland, Pete Sykes, Lee Cope
land and Jimmy Walker.
Perhaps if any other students
have any ideas they might get in
touch with one of these stu
dents.
Keeping in touch with home
Barbara Jo Hoggat of Ale.xantlria. \'a.. e.xamines
greeting cards on the display rack in the Student
Store. The young freshman says she enjoys sending
and receiving mail.