(SlompuBB Vol. 45 No. 3 Elizabeth City, N. C. I Circulation 1,500 14 Pages October Dr. Jenkins at the Helm Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins Appointed Second ECSU Chancellor by R.J. Walker Friday, Oct. 14 began a new era in ECSU history as the UNC Board of Governors unanimously appointed Dr. Jimmy Raymond Jenkins second Chancellor to his alma mater. Dr. Jenkins graduated in 1965, received his Master’s and Doctoral degrees from Purdue University, and returned to ECSU as a Biology professor. In 1977, he became Vice-Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Following the death of Chancellor M.D. Thorpe, on Apr.28 of this year, Dr. Jenkins was named Acting-Chancellor. The ll-member Search Committee -.ijnccllor included members of the ECSU Board of Trustees, faculty, the president of the alumni association, and the president of the campus SGA. Dr. Jenkins was selected out of 175 ap plicants, recommended to the ECSU Board of Trustees, and finally to Dr. William Friday, President of the UNC system. Dr. Friday in turn recom mended Dr. Jenkins to the UNC Board of Governors. In an nouncing Dr. Jenkins’ ap pointment, Dr. Friday stated, “It is with real enthusiasm that we welcome Dr. Jenkins as Chan cellor. We are confident that he will use his energies for the enhancement of Elizabeth City State University.’ On Monday, Oct. 17, Dr. Jenkins returned to a jubilant reception by students, faculty, staff, and community friends during a University Family Meeting. Dr. and Mrs. Jenkins and their three children were officially introduced as the new ECSU First Family. Dr. Jenkins expressed his great happiness, accompanied by deep humility, for the over whelming support and con fidence that had been given him in the past crucial months. At one point in his message, as he reviewed the events leading to his appointment. Dr. Jenkins brought the audience to its feet when he «aid, “As my mother would say it, ‘God is a good God.’” Considered by the student body to be the “students’ Chancellor,” Dr. Jenkins faces a challenging and, in some respects, an awesome task. However, with the depth and breadth of his experience, his training and perception, as well as his deep- rooted and unquestioned love for ECSU, there is little doubt that he has the commitment and the capability to walk with and lead the University ir,to a brighter tomorrow. ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY STUDENT GOVERNMENT ASSOCIATION — Presents — HOMECOMING 1983 Featuring SLAVE "Shake It Up" Watch out for “The Winged Avenger and **Manny Sousanny Uncanny” on the field!! AND TOM BROWNE "Funking For Jamaica" VAUGHN CENTER Saturday, October 29, 1983 8:00 P. M. Tickets: ECSU Students $6.00 General Admissions S8.00 ADVANCE TICKETS ON SALE DAILY IN THE UNIVERSITY CENTER f Reverend A.C. Robinson makes hid for Mayor. See story page 11.

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