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The Voice
September 30,1981
Letters
To start things off, we as the Bronco
Family should be very mindful of the
essence of Dr. Herbert Reid’s speech at
the Convocation exercises. There in
deed were messages - messages - and
more messages.
Secondly, with the fluctuating
economy, it can only be expected that
yesterday’s prices will not necessarily
be around as tomorrow’s prices. The
incident to which I’m referring is the
cost of supplementary texts in the
bookstore. During the later part of the
third week in August, a particular sup
plementary text cost $9.00 and some
change. Before the week ended, the
same supplementary text soared to bet
ter than $17.Q0 excluding tax. These
sorts bf goings-on can fill a Bronco
with a lot of doubt. To this current
date, no explanation has officially been
rendered as to the reason for the
exhorbitant hike in price for this sup
plementary text.
Thirdly, the general attitude of the
folks who actually run the campus
seems to be to administer a late charge
for this, a late charge for that, and a
$10.00 damage fee for rented texts.
I understand an action has to be
taken to deter attitudes unbecoming to
a college student, but the real college
student gets caught in the crossfire! Is
all this a prerequisite to being a Bronco
or will the Adminsitration hear our
plea?
We are college students and for the
most part, none of us have loads of
money. Our reason for being here is to
insure our selves of a comfortable
financial status'.
If Dr. Reid’s speech were well taken,
frustrations like those encountered at
the bookstore and unjust fees can be
minimized.
I challenge you to become aware and
take a stand. It has been said, “Doing
things the democratic way can make a
difference.” Let’s see.
C.G. “Woody” Graham
Friendship Is Priceless
I am writing this letter to you with
the hope that you will be kind enough
to print it in your campus newspaper.
I am presently incarcerated in the
Southern Ohio Correctional Facility.
To briefly describe myself, I am 31
years old and Black. Through varied
experiences I grew to realize that frien
dship is priceless in this brief encounter
with life. I am hoping that someone
will be considerate and extend me the
opportunity to be a friend.
I would primarily like to exchange
perspectives relevant to politics, social
psychology, metaphysics, and any
topic which would raise my level of
awareness.
Thank you for your time and con
sideration.
Kirk Nelson, No. 157697
P.O. Box 45699
Lucasville, Ohio 45699
In Loving Memory
For The Voice:
In loving memory of my brother.
Dr. John C. Moore, Associate
Professor of Humanities, who passed
away Sept. 1st, 1980:
The past is written!
Close the book on pages sad and gay;
Within the future do not look.
But live today - today.
Rachel M. Richardson - sister
FSU Receives
Plaque
FSU recently received a plaque from
the Cumberland County Blood
Assurance Plan. The plaque was given
in appreciation for successful Blood
Drives sponsored by Kappa Alpha Psi
Fraternity, Air Force Arnold Air
Society and Angel Flight during 1980-
81.
Mrs. Mary J. Fisher, Executive
Secretary for the Blood Assurance
Plan, presented the plaque to Mr. Ir
ving Veazie, Director of Student Ac
tivities, who accepted on behalf of the
University.
Mrs. Fisher would like to thank all
participants who supported the drive.
The next blood drive at FSU will be
Oct. 8 in the Student Center.
SCEC News
During the 1981 summer sessions,
the Student Council for Exceptional
Children (SCEC) actively supported
“Camp Bronco,” an on-campus camp
for handicapped and gifted children.
SCEC contributed $100 toward the
purchase of Camp Bronco T-shirts and
also supplied popcorn and drinks each
week for camp participants to enjoy
while attending a weekly movie at the
Cardinal Theatre.
The FSU chapter of SCEC is curren
tly recruiting new members for the
1981-82 academic year. All students
who have an interest in working with
handicapped and gifted children are
encouraged to join. For more infor
mation, call Mrs. Wright at 486-1318
or visit Rm. 207, Lilly Gym.
Special Olympics certificates for all
April 1981 volunteers are available in
207 Lilly Gym.
The SCEC has a number of activities
planned for this fall. Be sure to watch
for the SCEC signs for more detailed
information and SUPPORT SCEC!
Campus Capsules
A Black Fraternity was recently
given housing at the U. of South
Carolina, the first such fraternity to be
housed on campus. Kappa Alpha Psi
won a lottery entered by four other
Greek organizations to obtain a house
formerly occupied by a sorority.
Welfare Funds won’t be available
for college students from poverty-
stricken families under new Aid to
FamiUes with Dependent Children
regulations. The new rules, which take
effect in October, limit AFDC funding
to vocational, technical and high
school students under 19 years old.
National On-Campus Report
Pay And Park
FSU has implemented paid-parking
at the home football games this season.
The Athletic Department and
AFROTC Detatchment 607 work
together to provide security for
vehicles during the games and share in
the proceeds.
This additional source of income is a
boost to the athletic department’s tight
budget. The AFROTC Detatchment’s
share of the proceeds go into its Cadet
Welfare Association (CWA).
While paid-parking is relatively
common to other campuses
throughout the nation, it has met with
mixed reactions here at FSU. But Mr.
Ralph Burwell, Director of Security,
says that for the most part the response
has been favorable. Bronco fans can
now enjoy the game knowing their
vehicles will be safe from vandalism
and theft.
FINANCIAL A
Reductions
By Trina Bamett
Reductions in student aid (especially
the Pell Grant (BEOG) and the
Guaranteed Student Loan) have forced
many students to enroll late or discon
tinue their education entirely.
Students who received award letters
on time have noted that the amount of
aid has decreased from that of last
year.
These reductions are part of
President Reagan’s plan to trim $803
million from basic-educational-
opportunity grants and guaranteed
student loans. To do so, stricter
guidelines in determining eligibility
have been introduced, along with an
$80 deduction of each BEOG eligible
students will receive. The maximum
amount of a BEOG based on school
cost has also been decreased. The
money a student will be awarded is
based on his/her eligibility index num
ber. The lower the number, the higher
the award will be. An FSU student
from out-or-state with an eligibility in
dex number of 0, who qualifies for
maximum aid, can only receive $1,670
this year. An in-state student can
receive $1,232 and an off-campus
student $1,(X)8. Figures for students at
tending the FSU campus on Fort Bragg
will differ due to higher tuition costs.
Students who fulfill their financial
aid needs through campus-based
programs can expect cutbacks in these
areas too. Under these programs, in
stitutions annually request funds from
the Office of Education. These funds
are sent directly to the financial aid of
ficer of each school who then deter
mines which applicants are eligible and
how much aid each will be awarded.
These programs are the Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant
(SEOG), College Work-Study (CW-S),
and the National Direct Student Loan
(NDSL). In FSU’s case the funds for
these programs were reduced a little
more than half.
The Reagan Administration is con
sidering making more reductions in
student aid. If so, these further cuts
will not be effective until the 1982-83
school year.
FSU
Reacredited
By Carleton Bell
Fayetteville State University was
recently reaccredited by the National
Council for Accreditation of Teacher
Education (NCATE). Under
examination were Fayetteville State’s
elementary and secondary teacher
education programs.
NCATE is unique in that it concen
trates solely on teacher education. For
this reason, an NCATE accreditation is
the most sought after and the most
prestigious in the country.
The accreditation is important
because with it, degrees obtained from
FSU are recognized nationally.
Before an accreditation is given to
any institution, several things must be
done. The school must first conduct an
internal self-study which evaluates
its programs according to standards
estabhshed by NCATE. Next, a com
mittee of educators representing the
agency visits the college. The number
of educators may vary according to the
size of the university. These represen
tatives talk with faculty and students
regarding the information contained in
the self-study. Based on their findings
the members of the committee evaluate
the university and recommend ap
proval or disapproval. NCATE makes
the final decision.
The accreditation is to last for a
seven-year period, until September 1,
1988; however, an interim report must
be submitted to NCATE in three and a
half years. At this time a committee of
one or two representatives may visit the
campus.
In a letter to Dr. Walter Pace, who
prepared the self-study for FSU, Lyn
Gusber of NCATE indicated only one
weakness in the teacher education
program. This weakness was the
failure of the school to engage in
systematic efforts to evaluate the
quahty of its graduates upon com
pletion of their programs of study or
after entering their professional roles.
Dr. Pace, who serves as Asst, to the
Provost, has acted as a representative
for NCATE in evaluating other univer
sities.
Universities are required to pay a fee
to NCATE for its services. In the case
of Fayetteville State the fee was $2,200.
WOMEN. YOU’RE EQUAL
IN THE AIR FORCE.
Women start oul on the sarrw looting as men in Air i-orce
ROTC Women wear the same insignia and hold the same cadel
positions in AFROTC. just as ihey do later on as Air Force of
fcers
And the same AFROTC scholarship can be yours as a
woman If you qualify, you can have your tuition, book costs and
lab fees paid by the Air Force, and rec0ve $100 a month icw
other expenses. I( helps .‘ree you to concentrale on your educa
tion. And that's important.
As an Air Force offtcer. you'll be expected to use your training
and education, artd be a leader managing people and complcx
systems. You'll be handed executive responsibility starting with
your first assignment.
It's a great way to be equal, and a great way to serve your
country. Check into the AFROTC program at your campus Be
sure to ask about AFROTC schdarships — you may be helping
yourself cam an exciting new lifestyle
ROTC
Go'ewoy to o greai way of Me.
more information contact
Lt. Colonel Charlie J. Coleman,
Fayetteville State University
Phone: 486-1454/1465