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The Voice
Speaking For Ourselves
Vol. 37 Number 6
FAYETTEVILLE, N.C.
March 25, 1983
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Dr. Charles “A” Lyons, Jr.
Chancellor
Addresses
House
Dr. Charles “A” Lyons, Jr., Chancellor,
Fayetteville State University, testified
before the United States House of
Representatives, Post Secondary Education
Subcommittee today on the impact of the
Regan Administration's fiscal '84 budget
proposals on Historically Black Public
Colleges and Universities. The
Administration has put forward significant
and serious budget proposals
recommending major revamping of current
student financial aid programs.
Dr. Lyons' testimony reflected the
interests of the 2,400 plus students at
Fayetteville State University, as well as,
students of the other 113 Historically Black
Institutions which are members of the
National Association for Equal
Opportunity in Higher Education.
Fayetteville State University students, like
many other students in a large number of
colleges, rely heavily on financial aid to help
pay their college expenses.
Dr. Lyons noted that FSU awarded a
total of $3,052,043 in fmancial aid from all
sources during the 1981-82 academic year
with the majority ($2,725,081) being federal
funds. Therefore, it is clear that continuing
financial aid at least at the current levels is
critical to our type institution and to our
universe of students if educational
oppotunity is to remain a reality. At least
90% of these students receive help from a
combination of the Supplemental
Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG),
the National Direct Student Loan (NDSL),
the North Carolina Student Incentive Grant
(NCSIG), the Pell Grant, and the College
Work-Study Programs (CWSP). These
student are from families whose average
annual income is little more than $7,000 and
the average annual number of dependents is
five (5).
Chancellor Lyons stressed the fact that
many of these students are first generation
college students. Their success in college and
at becoming productive citizens after gradu
ating are dependent upon the right mix of
financial aid. Over the years, colleges and
universities have spent a great deal of time
researching for the particular type of student
population they serve. Chancellor Lyons
said, “Disturbing that mix may have severe
negative effects on how well some students
perform academically.”
In view of this he said, “We believe there is
not time between now and the time
appropriations panels start marking up
spending bills to give these proposals the fair
and in-depth attention they deserve.
Moreover, colleges and universities need
more time to assess the probable impact
these far reaching changes would have on
the institutions and on their ability to
continue, unimpeded, the process of
accessing and educating students. It is
therefore, our considered judgement that the
proposals put forward by the
Administration should be considered
reauthorization proposals rather than
budget proposals and deferred for a fair and
just examination and hearing in the
reauthorizatio process.”
In order to avoid the inevitable
bottlenecks, which occur when major
changes are made in programs and new
regulations have to be written and approved
before programs can be implemented,
Chancellor Lyons strongly urged that
spending on student aid programs for Fiscal
'84 be based on current law rather than on
the program changes requested by the
administration.
Elections Underway
By Emanuel Vaughn
The SGA elections for the '83-'84 term is
under way after careful preparation by Terry
Williams, chairperson of the Election
Board.
Ms. Williams' first problem was recruiting
new election board members to replace
those members running for office. Then, the
student Senate, headed by SGA Vice
President, Tommy Bumpass, had to
approve each election board member before
the board could function.
Although it is proper for the Student
Senate to approve the Election Board before
it can function (Student Handbook Article
VI Section II) “This is the first time they've
ever done this in the four years that I've been
a member of the board” stated Ms.
Williams.
Another point debated was that Election
Board members are to serve one year terms
(Student Handbook Article VI Section III).
Ms. Williams says “it would be almost
impossible for members of an election board
to function in a proper manner when none of
those members have the knowledge needed
to have full authority over election
proceedings.”
Mr. Bumpass, and the remaining Student
Senators agreed to look into this matter for
future elections.
Decline In
Cutbacks Expected
While little hiring strength is reported for
the first quarter of 1983 by manufacturers,
far fewer cutbacks are expected. In may be
that the workforce is as slim as it will get.
THis stabilization can be viewed as a
positive sign, particularly in the depressed
Midwest which reports the greatest
improvement in this sector. Northeastern
manufacturers predict a continued
downward trend and additional reductions.
Overall, 12% of manufacturers of durable
goods plan to expand staff during January,
February and March, slightly less than one
year ago (15%) while 19% expect reductions,
compared to a higher 22 % last year. A
higher 65% plan no change in staff levels,
compared to 59% with similar intentions last
year.
Manufacturers of non-durable goods
predict a slightly better job climate than
those of durable good. As many employers
plan to add workers (11%) during the first
quarter of 1983 as expect reductions. Last
year, 14% planned to expand staff.
Currently, 11% expect cutbacks, down
markedly from 16% last year, and a high
74% plan no change in employment levels.
Southern manufacturers report the
strongest hiring activity with three times
more employers planning to add new
workers than expecting reductions in this
sector.
Student Activities
Director Goes To Jail
By Rosemary Byrd
The American Cancer Society sponsored
a “Jail-a-Thon” to help the Cumberland
County unit meet their quota. The major
portion of the money received will go to
research, patience service and public
education.
Dr. Elaine Newsome, the Second Vice
President for the Cumberland County unit,
said “recently there has been a great deal of
cancer found in Black Americans while
cancer has deceased in other groups.” The
American Cancer Society is trying to
eliminate this problem through public
education and other means.
The entire community was involved in this
project on March 16-18. Various citizens
were arrested by members of the County
Sheriff Department and Dr. Irving Veazie,
director of Student Activities was among the
citizens arrested in the jail-a-thon for the
American Cancer Society. They were fined a
certain amount of money which had to be
paid in pledges and contributions before
they were released from jail.
Dr, Vaezie thanks all members of the
university family that participated in this
worthwhile community project on behalf of
the university.
Religion -VS“ School
By Isaiah Reed
In colleges and universities all over the
country, life as a student is similar in many
ways. Students attend classes, go to the
library, study, become involved in various
activities, etc. At Fayetteville State
University life is no different, but, for one
particular student, life has been more than
just average. For Andre' McCrae, who is
President of the Collegiate Fellows and
Fellowship of Christian Students, life is a
little more complexed. In addition to being a
student and holding these positions of
leadership, he's also a minister.
Reverend Andre' McCrae, a senior from
Raeford, N.C., is majoring in Psychology.
Andre' spends many early mornings and late
nights studying and was on the Dean's list
the previous semester.
“Most of the time you forget about your
school work because it does not matter to
you,” says Andre'. “You dedicate yourself to
your Ministry.”
When asked if having a job, being the
leader of two organizations, and going to
school presented any problems, he replied,
“No, I really enjoy what I'm doing. I'm busy
24 hours a day.”
Fighting Crime
Concerned that its students were growing
complacent about crime prevention, Boston
U. staged a “Don't Take Chances on
Campus” week, featuring McGruff, the
Crime Dog character known from national
ads.
Evening seminars were the primary focus
of the week, and BU also distributed crime
prevention booklets to all 13-,500
undergraduates. The booklets stressed the
frequency of campus crime, and the simple
ways in which students can avoid becoming
victims. “This has been a very quiet campus
over the past two years,” explains
Christopher Queen, asistant dean of
students. “We found that complacency
begins to set in when nothing dramatic
happens - the students were beginning to get
careless.”
The seminars, held in the student union on
four successive nights, offered parctical
information and hands-on training. On one
evening, students learned self-defense
techniques. Another night's program
focused on protecting property, and dealing
with the trauma of attacks that do occur.
The third evening was a CPR training
session in which 60 students earned CPR
certification. The final night featured
student actors in staged dramatizations of
common situations in which students expose
themselves to crime. “The last session tied in
all of the things we'd talked about all week,”
says Queen. “The students took part in the
discussion and got a chance to express their
feelings.” The campus police and dean of
students office, co-sponsors of the program,
got program trainers from the city police,
the local police academy, and the Red Cross.
BU also turned to the Advertising
Council, which developed McGruff the
Crime Dog and the “Take a Bite Out of
Crime” promotion. They not only provided
printed materials for the school's use, but
also sent a lifesize McGruff costume for use
in passing out leafiets promoting the
seminars. About 175 students participatd
inthe program, says Queen. “We were
pleased with the attendance, considering it
was exam week.”
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