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PAGE 2 Curriculum Changes In Progress THURSDAY, MAY 10,1979 Letter to the Editor continued from page 1 fluid, a more unified goal of study. The unified goal of study, from the Fresh man Seminar on up, will hopefully produce a well-rounded, well-educated individual who will be able to seek not only a good job in his/her field, but will be able to function effectively in all areas of his/her life. The second aspect of the new emphasis concerns the student environment. The stu dent environment must support to the pro jected goals Oi the new Servant-Leader Curriculum. Mr. Melvin Lutz, formerly Director of Men’s Services, has been appointed as the Dean of Students at G-W. In his new capa city, Lutz will continue to act as a liaison between the administration and the student body. Areas of student government, enter tainment activities, orientation programs, and others will also continue to be of concern to Mr. Lutz. However, he wUl be working closely with the Academic Dean, Dr. Robert Knott, in many areas also. C!ommenting on the goals he would like to set for himself and the college, Mr. Lutz said, “One of the most rewarding tasks here is to have the responsibility to help identify the needs of the entire student body, and to be able to work directly with the students, the administration, and the faculty, in find ing ways to meet the student’s needs. The first priority of an educational institution is to offer an excellent academic program. which we have here imder the direction of Dr. Knott and the faculty. In addition to an excellent academic program, we must real ize that the students are living in a real world within the college community and that an education for life takes place through the various programs outside of the classroom. 'Therefore, it is necessary that we teike a wholistic view of our students, and that we offer as wide a variety of program ming as possible, to help the students develop to their full potential. A greater emphasis will be placed upon the develop ment of the students in the residence halls, and through the various other student activities across campus.” Lutz had many fine things to say about the dedication of the SGA, and since he wiU continue working closely with the SGA, it would appear that he is hopeful that they will continue to play a part in the student environment. Generally, it seems that the new curricu lum and Mr. Lutz’s “wholistic view” of the student environment reflect part of a large goal for G-W. The new emphasis seems to be organic in nature, taking all aspects of the student’s life at college and in the world into consideration. It will be a slow, laborious process requir ing much patience and work on the part of students, faculty, and administration alike, but the goal in theory is a very worthwhile goal. Epidemic Invades Campus For a number of weeks now, Gardner-Webb stu dents have been the victims of an advanced case of spring fever. This condition was heightened even more so during the weekend of Spring Jubilee on April 27- 28. The Spring Jubilee acti vities began on Friday, with an outdoor concert by the Plum Hollow Band. They played a mixture of blue- grass and “good ol’ down- home” music for those who appreciate the finer things in life. On Saturday, the fun began with an outdoor pic nic lunch and entertainment by a mime team. The team was excellent and provided a fascinating show. Also per forming was Gardner- Webb’s own Mark McMast- ers, who presented his own mime act. The climax of the weekend was the Jubilee dance held Faye Underhill in the cafeteria on Saturday night. “A dance in the cafe teria?” you ask in disbelief. Don’t worry, the place was completely transformed, having a gold and white color scheme. Extra touches included ivy and greenery, floating candles on each table, and a red carpet on the stairs. The dance and the band were in the cafeteria, while the refreshments were set up in the faculty dining room. Music was provided by the Fat Ammons Band, who put on two dance sets and a show set, consisting of music over the years. A new attraction during the dance was the drawing of numbers for a prize of $50. The lucky winners were Andrea Reese and Bill Parker. The highlight of the even ing came with the announce ment and crowning of the Spring Jubilee Queen, Faye Underhill. She was crown ed by David Cooley, the chairman of the Student Center Board. The attend ants from each class were: Paula Mills, Freshman; Jamie Pilkenton, Sopho more; Debbie Sells, Junior; and Betty Hirst, Senior. The entire weekend was a great success, due to the work of the Jubilee Committee, who deserves a special thanks for their efforts. Karen Jones Dear Editor: I am usually a silent person, but I feel that I need to speak up about several matters. To begin, how many stu dents had seen the Bills that were approved in chapel Tues day, May 1? These bills were properly posted in my dorm but were destroyed by irresponsible students the same day. Had I not seen the bulletin board in CID, I would have never known about these bills. The point is, there needs to be a special place provided for S.G.A. commimications, and S.G.A. communications only. This bulletin board should be in a place accessible to all students. (How about designating the glass cases in the bottom of CID for S.G.A. use?) Anyway, after careful examination of these bills, it was not stated that these bills would be presented before the stu dent body in Chapel on May 1. And to top it all off, our pre sident refused to read the bills that no one knew about. President Kilby was asked the nature of the bills, but he brushed the inquiry off. Admittedly, reading the biUs would have taken time, but we the students do have the right to know what we are voting on, don’t we? To be more specific on the “Unknown Bills,” this student praises the action of our S.G.A. to set up an Academics Committee to work along the same lines as the faculty oriented Educational Policy Committee. However, when it comes to Bill No. 4 dealing with official search of student rooms, I am infuriated. On the night that Bill No. 4 was de feated in the senate, twenty-three members were present, and nine absent. The vote on Bill No. 4 was eight for, eight against, and seven abstentions. Several senators have men tioned that this was a called meeting, but why such high absenteeism? After reading the posted minutes and talking with two senators, the main objection of some senators was with officials opening the room to see if anyone was present. As the bill reads, this would not have been allowed. When you graduate from this institution and go out to live in the real world, officials of law enforcement agencies are not allowed to search a home without the presence of the occupants. Why should we be subjected to such a search? In the senate debate, several senators mentioned that this was “protecting the guilty” by allowing guilty parties to find out beforehand of the search and simply not be present. But what about protection of the innocent? I feel that searching my room without my presence is an invasion of privacy and a denial of my constitutional rights as a citizen of the United States . Are the constitutional rights of Gardner- Webb students divinely removed? I don’t think so. It is too late to further pursue this matter this year, but if you feel the same as I do, I urge you to express your feelings to your senator for next year so that possibly this matter may be resurrected—for it is far from dead. Sincerely, Kenny Overcash Recipe For Enjoyment Internship PRT The Psychology Department at Gardner- Webb is fortunate to be affiliated in an in tern program with the N.C. Department of Corrections. The Charlotte and Asheville facilities fulfill a great need in the Pre- Release and Training program. PRT offers the inmate necessary skiUs and preparation for resuming life in the free community. Training is offered in communication skills, social interaction, and job procurement. The staff of PRT includes three counselors and a security transfer officer. Special emphasis is placed on PRT as a program to help members remain in the free commimity and prevent or reduce recidivism. The five week training period consists of structured activities, such as group presen tations, lectures, himian relations work shops, films, and recreation. The human relations workshops desd with identification of behaviors that have caused problems. Small groups enable inmates to examine and discuss feelings and needs. Communication skills include relating to others in a positive way, and sharing and giving in close rela tionships. Special programs are devoted to positive self-regard and recognition of accomplish ments and qualities, values identification, and conflict awareness. Transactional Analysis (TA) is included and deals with learning to use the child, parent, and adult ego states effectively. 'TA role plays are practiced in an effort to bring about new be havior, with group members identifying potential problem situations and role-play ing them. The format of one week’s training deals with occupational exploration. Group mem bers are given help in seeking, obtaining, and sustaining employment. An important part of the week deals with job interviews. The inmate is given an opportunity to prac tice the interview with important employers from the business community, who volun teer their time. At the close of the five week period, a graduation ceremony is held. At this time, the inmates families may observe a program with the inmates giving speeches, musical presentations, and finally, receiving certifi cates. Combine one Phi Beta Lambda Club with many weeks of hard work. Add nine homegrown competi tors from the GWC garden to the mixture. Stir in three well-seasoned judges, one- at-a-time (Dr. Stan Hardin, Mrs. Anne Elliot, and Mrs. Dottie McIntyre). Blend in one Mike McKay (WBTV, Charlotte, N.C.) until VERY SMOOTH. To achieve a finely-textured talent con test, take “A Touch of Grass” (Keith Flippin, Bruce Queen, Connie Hicks) and combine with Dana Gay (“Woman In the Moon”) and Marsha Huffstetter (“My Man”). Then roll onto stage one agile gymnist, Lyn Ivey. Add a pinch of Dick Paisley and his banjo. To this, add three cups of accompaniment (Mary Ruth Zanon, Dawn Stowe, Risa Pless). For the prize-win ning topping, take one Mark McMasters and grease with grease-pEiint imtil he is a first-place mime. Then mix Dwight Loomis, David Hut chins, and Tim Wilkins with one “Dingle” of Barry Green for a second-place lay er of talent. Finally, add four heaping tablespoons of Bob Moncrief, Billy Jack Martin, Mike Frazier and Tommy Ziegler. (Can be foimd at the “Sagebrush Junction” gro cery store.) Hint: Best when served in Bost Gymna sium on April 26, 1979. For variety, award three troph ies to the high school stu dent contestants. The first goes to Lisa Vassy of Shelby High for her rendition of “Nobody Seemed to Care.” The second goes to Dena Milline, Fran James, and Ava Deck for presenting a jazz dance. The third goes to Jeff Jones of Crest High for “Dust in the Wind.” Add two teaspoons of honorable mention (Leslie Howell and Sherwood Clark-“The Closer I Get To You”). As a special touch, allow SheUey Walker (daughter of Mrs. Vickie Walker-GWC acquisitions librarian) to rise and per form her special acrobatic routine. The result is a de lightful evening of music, dance and mime. Serves a pleased crowd of Gardner- Webb students. Debbie Drayer Summer Jobs Manpower, Inc. is pres ently seeking 35,000 people to fill assignments in bus iness, industry, and gov ernment throughout the U.S. For further informa tion, contact: Public Rela tions Dept., Manpower, Inc., International Headquarters, 5301 N. Iron wood Road, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 (414) 961-1000 or (414) 961- 1048.
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