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The Broncos’ Voice, November 1992.
Center Tuesdays and Thursdays between 1
and 4 PM. Those of you majoring in
education that are interested in joining me
in this experiment, think about it seriously
and stop by the newspaper office and let
me know how you feel. If any of you are
thoroughly confused about the procedure,
but are interested in getting classes when
you want instead of when the schedule
dictates, stop by and let’s talk.
I will publish the results as soon as an
indication is returned to me from the Reg
istrar’s Office.
Meeting the
challenge for
achieving excellence
by Dr. Leo Edwards, Vice Chancellor for
Academic Affairs.
Have you r^ily thought about achiev
ing academic excellence? For some stu-
deiits,.rh^iocrity is becoming a substitute
for superior performance. You probably
know a student or two who merely attend
classes, read minimally about their sub
jects, half-do their homework assignments,
never go to the library, and do not partici
pate in university-sponsored events—they .
hope to “just get by.” These students are
not role models, mentors, motivators, nor
good examples of what the notion of high
achieving students should be about.
Some students may get anxious when
they hear words such as scholarship, po
tential, ambition, achievement, expecta
tions, or grades. But if you just think about
it, these words can be inspirational and
encourage you to be successful. You may
ask, but how? The answer is simple: De
velop a plan of action! Good outcomes are
based upon hard work, perseverance, and
continued intellectual growth,academically
and personally. The key ingredients to
success in course work are to study—really
study, complete homework assignments,
be timely, attend class every period, work
collaboratively with study groups, seek
assistance (such as tutoring, computer as
sisted instruction...) if needed, and partici
pate in the academic and university activi
ties. There is a wealth of expertise by real
people on our campus (faculty, administra
tors, staff personnel, and other student
peers) whoa are available to assist you
reach your educational goals and career
plans. To do less than what is required for
high level performance is to devalue your
opportunity for success at Fayetteville State
University and to delimit your progress
beyond your university life for graduate
opportunities and professional growth. I
am challenging you to meet our expecta
tions inside and outside the classroom, but
much more importantly for achieving ex
cellence, you must meet your expectations.
We would like to take the opportunity
to welcome all students to our 125 th year of
academic pursuits at FSU. As we begin
this anniversary year, please note that you
are part of history, and yet, you are making
history. What you do with your time dur
ing this year will be chronicled by those
who come after you. Let’s make it a
successful chronicle. If the Office of Aca
demic Affairs can be of any assistance in
enabling your success, please feel free to
request our assistance.
Attention fellow
Broncos
by Kelly Labadie, SGA Secretary
Every year we are bombarded with the
potential opportunities that are afforded us
as students to positively influence the situ
ations that occur on this campus, in the
community, and in our personal hves. We
must remember that those situations will
continue to plague the university, the com
munity, and our eternal psyche, unless we
follow through with our original inten
tions. In our interactions with the admini
stration or local government, we must not
allow the “authorities” to superficially in
vestigate the complaint and quietly “sweep
it under the carpet”,. We have to establish
a defiant attimde toward govemmental
apathy toward constituents and citizens.
That attitude can be intitiated, exercised,
and ingrained right here on the campus of
FSU. We are encouraged to attend, and
actively participate in, Student Govern
ment Association Senate meetings, “Chan
cellor Speaks” assemblies, and special pro
grams offerred by the Counseling and the
Career Placement Centers. We must be
come and remain involved in our school.
We must take the initiative to find out the
facts about the school’s activities. Often,
the information is right under our noses, or
can be obtained by making a simple phone
call.
Don ’ t be afraid to step forward and ask
questions or offer solutions. Many times
your help will be greatly welcomed and
needed. Allow college to include more
than just books and parties. There is a
wealth of “things to do” on campus. Use
resources such as the Counseling Center,
the Career Placement Center, the Fine Arts
Department (choir, band, art, speech), the
Butler Little Theater, the Student Govern
ment Association, the organizations in your
major, the greek organizations, the Pep
Club, the Early Childhood Centers, or the
Rudolph Jones Student Center to enhance
your campus life and expand your life
experiences. There is a list of organiza
tions in the back of the handbook you
received at registration, so give it a look,
give it chance, and give it your all. Get
involved!
As aconcemed student, you must make
your voice heard. Offer solutions and
alternatives to difficult situations encoun
tered on c^pus. Get involved with those
organizations ongroups that can eliminate
or minimize the difficulties. If you have a
complaint, come prepared to offer a solu
tion or an idea that may improve the situ
ation. Don’tbeafraidto letyouropinionbe
known — this school is as much yours as it
is the students who were elected to run the
student government. Your duty as a stu
dent is to make sure that those student
government officers represent your inter
ests and do not spend your money fool
ishly.
Make sure you meet your student body
president and her officers and make your
self a part of the plans being considered for
the present semester and the rest of the
year. Seek out your class officers and find
out what plans they have for the current
shool year. If you reside on campus, seek
out your dormitory representatives and
determine their plans as well. Offer them
your assistance and ideas. The responsibil
ity to make Fayetteville State University
the best it can be belongs to everyone. Do
your share.
The Student Government Association
holds its Senate meeting every other
Wednesday at 5 PM in the Student Center’s
Conference Room. These meetings are
open to anyone interested in attending.
Input, feedback, questions, suggestions,
and recommendations are welcomed by
all.
If you have a particular subject you
would like to present to the Senate for
discussion, see the Vice President of the
Student Government Association to en
sure that time is allotted for you to speak.
The deadline for submitting these subjects
is three days before the next Senate meet
ing.
Resident assistants, peer assistants,
counselors, advisors, and dormitory direc
tors are also great resources of informa
tion. If you have a questions or concern,
you can utilize these resources without fear
for your privacy. These individuals realize
that the concerns of the student are a per
sonal, and quite private, matter.
Let us not forget our instructors.
Fayetteville State has a relatively small
student to teacher ratio. Students are more
than just a student identification number
here. If you find you don’t understand the
work or that you don’t get along with a
particular instructor, talk with that instruc
tor before taking any further measures.
Everyone is entitled to a bad day now and
then, or your difficulty may stem from a
simple misunderstanding. Following the
“chain of command” will preclude having
to run back and forth between offtces to
resolve a difficult situation. If you are
unsure what to do next, use your human
resources: RAs, peer assistants, counsel
ors, and others listed above to resolve your
difficulty. They are there to help...use
them.
Most of all, allow yourself to experi
ence all of Fayetteville State and enjoy
your college years. You are living the days
that you will speak of fondly for the rest of
your life; don ’ t miss any of it! Don’t forget
to come out and support your school repre
sentatives at footb^, basketball, volley
ball, and softball games, concerts conducted
by the music department, art shows, plays,
lectures by special guests, and special events
such as Homecoming and the BroncofesL
You can help us build a Fayetteville State
that we can all be proud of, now and in the
future. Be proud to be a Bronco!
Black Society
by Timothy Jessie
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