The Compass
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“Students’ Chancellor’'
Leading The Way To Academic Excellence
By NELL McCOLLOUGH
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Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins is being
seen in unexpected places these
days.
Jenkins observed: “I found the
bathrooms and showers not up to
desired standards; lounging
areas not promoting relaxation
for ALL students; some rooms
used for storage could be used to
house students.”
Jenkins believes that live-in
dormitory directors are the
mainstay of resident life. “As of
July 1, 1984, every resident hall
will have a live-in supervisor
whose permanent address will be
a campus address. We pay a
good salary - not for caretakers -
but for people who can design
programs that complement the
pursuit of academic excellence,”
Jenkins said.
We cannot excel in one
area, uhile letting other
areas lag; all areas must
excel simultaneously. ”
When asked why he toured the
Residence Halls, Jenkins
replied, “Home is a refuge from
the frustrations of the day.
Dormitory rooms are ‘homes
away from home’ for resident
students; therefore, we must
make certain that these ‘homes’
are comfortable. If a student
comes in at the end of the day
and lights are out in the hallway,
his room is cold, there is not hot
water -- academic pursuits will
suffer.”
Jenkins visited the dorms “to
get a realistic view of the living
conditions of resident students.”
Classrooms are another area
of student life, a very important
area. When the weather begins to
get hot, many of our classrooms
become intolerable. Referring to
the latter problem, Jenkins said,
“Central air-conditioning will be
installed in all classroom
buildings to make the classroom
setting conducive to learning
during the hot months of the
academic year.”
Jenkins was also seen eating in
the cafeteria, one of the most
important facilities affecting the
students’ everyday life. “It is
vital that the cafeteria provide
not only nutritious meals, but
meals served in an inviting en
vironment. One of our major
responsibilities, at this point, is
student complaints about the
food they eat and the setting in
which they eat it. The manner of
service, the food itself, and
overall atmosphere of the
cafeteria inevitably affect the
learning situation.”
Dr. Jimmy R. Jenkins
“Our concern for the comfort
and well being of the students at
ECSU is not a public relations
ploy. We sincerely want the
students to enjoy the same living
conditions as our sons and
daughters enjoy - because we
are convinced that a healthy,
comfortable, and attractive
environment is conducive to real
learning and growth.”
“I intend to get out from
behind this desk to see for myself
how conditions on this campus
compare with reports I read
from various offices.”
Student spirit is one of Jenkins’
goals. “When students are proud
of their University,” he said,
“they will have student spirit.
Student spirit comes as an ac
cumulation of positive ex
periences EVERY DAY.”
According to Jenkins, “The
University must support the
students - if it expects the
students to support the
University.”
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LoV6 is never having to say you're sorry.
We at Elizabeth City State University strive for
excellence idthout excuse, because we never
want to have to say we are sorry when our students
seek the post graduate opportunities that will come
their way.
Happy Valentine’s Day! We Love You!
Chancellor and Mrs. Jimmy R. Jenkins
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