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Page 4A - THE CHARLOTTE POST - Thursday. August 25, 1988 U- Internship Is A Key To Success ORLANDO, Fla. — "Serving an Internship Is one of the most valuable experiences a college student could ever have," said Miss Sheila A. Davidson, of Kinston, N.C., who has Just com pleted a summer-long Intern ship at Red Lobster headquar ters In Orlando. 'Tou can't Imagine how valua ble It has been to help me decide what It Is I want to do with my future," she said. A 21-year-old senior majoring In Environmental Health at Western Carolina University In Cullowhee, N.C., Miss Davidson served her Internship In Red Lobster's Quality Co'ntrol Divi sion, where her job "was to ex plore all areas of quality control Inspections, technical services and quality assurance," she said. "I've been Impressed with the sophisticated Inspection pro gram here," she said. "It's Impor tant because, after all. It Is the quality of the seafood that keeps customers coming back." Red Lobster, the nation's larg est chain of seafood dinner houses, employs Interns year- round In various departments. Besides wages, they earn credits toward their college degree. Miss Davidson said that to day's job environment almost requires students to have more, than a college diploma In their hand when they apply for a job. 'The successful complelioii of an Internship can olten be the 'edge' a college graduate needs to land the job he or she Is seek ing," she added. "In addition to the extra experience the student receives, It gives them a positive 'track record' to submit to po tential employers to prove they are dependable, knowledgeable and willing to learn." Internships can generally be arranged through college in structors and guidance counse lors, she Said, adding that "students have to take the lead, however. They have to have the initiative to pursue an intern ship in whatever field they choose." "So, when students return to school this fall, it would be wise for them to begin considering an Internship later in the year or n^xt summer," she said. "You can't plan an internship too ear ly." Miss Davidson, daughter of Mr, and Mrs, Rudolph Davidson, of Kinston, was recently initiated into the Mortar Board Honor So ciety of Pi Sigma Alpha at West ern Carolina University In rec ognition of her dedicated service to the university, superior schol arship and outstanding and continual leadership. In addi tion, she Is a member of the Or der of Omega, a chancellor's am bassador, and president of the Pi Gamma Chapter of the Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Davidson Black Colleges Report Rising Enrollments The Chronicle of Higher edu cation reported last month that 11 out of 12 black colleges re ported admissions Increases for fall semester, 1988-89. Johnson C. Smith University may very well be at the top of a national trend. Johnson C. Smith ofllclals ad mit It Is one of those situations and problems any university would love to have. Increased enrollment and the housing problems of a growing student body. Fall enrollment at Johnson C. Smith University will swell to 1,200 as nearly 500 freshmen are expected to attend the uni versity. Moses Jones, former admis sions dlrector(now JCSU's Reg istrar) says, "It's definitely the largest class we've had In a while." Figures back Jones' statement as the college re ceived 1,965 applications this year, marking an Increase of 51 percent over last year. Johnson C. Smith is certainly not alone In its sudden growth. While many other figures are not as dramatic as Smith's, Hamp ton University's Dr. Ollie M. Bowman, director of admis sions, recently reported an In crease of 35 percent over last year's figures. Most all predomi nately black universities In Vir ginia and North Carolina are re porting sharp rises In applications this year. At Johnson C. Smith, Scott Scheer, Director of Public Rela tions states, 'We are real excited about the coming year. Not only are there more overall appli cants and freshmen coming In, but Charlotte applications are up 30 percent as well." JCSU Acting Admissions Di rector Wilburn Sanders stresses the role alumni, faculty and friends of the university have had In creating good public rela tions and Increased awareness about Johnson C, Smith Univer sity. The Admissions Office has also been very active over the past several months setting up booths, seminars and literally talking with thousands of po tential Johnson C. Smith stu dents. Johnson C. Smith's Director of Residence Life, John Eaves, has been working overtime to find ample housing for the Incoming throng of students. Eaves re ported to President Robert L, Albright and the executive staff that he has been doubling single rooms and tripling doubles. Off- campus housing for other stu dents may come from JCSU friends, area families willing to rent rooms and other possible options. Eaves adds. "Many freshmen knew when they were accepted that they would be placed on a housing waiting list." Public Re lations Director Scott Scheer points out, 'This just reflects the hard work that university offi cials, alumni, friends of the uni versity and even our students have been doing to let people know of the curriculum and op portunities the college has to of fer, We are really seeing the re sults of a lot of hard work." Johnson C. Smith University students began classes on Au gust 24th. Futrell Elected To Head Organization George Shinn To Speak At Winthrop Convocation Rock Hill, SC - George Shinn, a successful entrepreneur and de veloper who Is emerging as the Carollnas' sports magnate, will deliver the principal address Aug. 31 during Opening Convo cation ceremonies at Winthrop College. Convocation will begin at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 31 In Byrnes Auditorium. The public Is Invited to attend. Additional highlights of the event will be presentation of the Winthrop College Employee of the Year Award and the James Pinckney Klnard and Lee Wicker Kinard Award for Excellence In Teaching. Following Convocation, facul ty, staff and students will partic ipate in the updated version of Winthrop's traditional "Blue Line" procession. Faculty garbed In academic regalia and college students and steiff dressed In blue and white, the colors of Winthrop College uniforms In years past, will follow Acting President Michael Smith from Byrnes Auditorium to the cam pus front lawn. There represen tatives of area churches and community groups will serve re freshments and the college will provide a cookout-style picnic. "We are delighted to have George Shinn as our principal speaker at our opening Convo cation," said Dr, Michael Smith, acting president of Winthrop College. "He Is an excellent mod el for Winthrop's students of someone who has achieved suc cess through hard work and a willingness to take risks." George Shinn was only eight when his father died, plunging the family Into poverty. His first job after graduating from high school was as a worker In the mills in Kannapolis, N.C. Only 16 years later he became the youngest winner of the Horatio Alger "rags to riches" Award, At that time he also learned that only one other North Carolinian had ever won the award - former N,C, Gov. Luther Hodges. He credits his success, espe- Washington, DC - NEA Presi dent Maiy Hatwood Futrell has just been elected vice president of an International teachers' or ganization that represents 11 million members worldwide. Earlier this month, at a con vention In Melbourne, Australia, members of the World Confer ence of Organizations of the Teaching Profession (WCOTP) voted unanimously for Futrell. "There Is a natural kinship among teachers all around the world," says Futrell, "All of us - regardless of national bounda ries or political Ideology — be lieve that every child has the right to a quality education," Before her election, Futrell served on the confederation's Executive Committee and chaired the women's rights cau cus and finance committee. Dur ing her four-year term as vice president, Futrell said her prior ity will be the illiteracy program sponsored by WCOTP and UN ESCO. She will also be working to strengthen and expand the FutreU influence of this international organization. WCOTP is made up of 189 na tional teacher organizations from 111 countries. It Is the world's largest teacher organi zation.' Need Insurance for your home, car, life, boat or RV? Call Me Outlet Square OITice Gallery Suite 500, S. Independence Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28204 Bob'White Bus. (704)376-3479 or 3484, Res. (704)596-2273 Does your child suffer with headaches? Avoid the September Rush! 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