Students Speak Out
Why Do Winston-Salem State Students Shun
Black History Courses?
Why Do You Think WSSU’s Students Avoid
Black History Courses.
Martin B. Davis
A Sophomore, from
Roanoke, VA
I feel that the lack of participation in
black history courses is due to many fac
tors. Most students concentrate on their
major area of study; only taking classes
pertinent to their intended major. Second
ly, many students are unaware of the
various courses available. Thirdly,
students can research black history on
their own time, without the pressure of
class. Other contributing factors include;
a lack of interest, conflicts in scheduling
the courses, and the willingness to be
culturally deprived.
Gwendolyn Gillespie
A Senior, from
Elizabethtown, NC
I think WSSU students are unaware of
black history courses, and many other
things that are happening on campus. The
reason for this is that our students lack the
(initiative) to strengthen their academic,
cultural, and social awareness.
The lack of participation in black history
courses offered can cause a serious con
flict on scheduling needed courses. As a
predominantly black university, we need
to be aware.
James K. Jackson
A Senior, from
Charlotte, NC
I think it’s a matter of students not being
aware of the courses available and the
lack of understanding how these courses
will benefit them in the long run. If
students were more aware maybe they
would seek an interest in black history
courses.
Barry C. Traynham
A Senior, from
Alexandria, VA
I do not think it’s fair to say students
avoid these courses. They are not avoided
for the sake of avoiding them. Most
students are not able to fit these courses in
to their schedules because of WSSU’s cur
riculum schedules.
Barbara Neal
A Junior, from
Greensboro, NC
If we are avoiding these courses, it’s by
force not choice. Sometimes our schedules
do not permit us to take black history
courses. It’s a must that we take World
Civilization I, II and sometimes both. The
majority of the time after taking these
courses, most students are geared toward
completing the remainder of their re
quired courses and pursuing their major.
Attendance
Policy
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Resolutions passed by the Board includ
ed:
-Congratulations to Board member Miss
Louise Smith upon her retirement from the
Winston-Salem Forsyth County School
System after 37 years.
-Congratulations to the wrestling team
and Coach Mike Edwards for capturing
the CIAA title for the fourth consecutive
year.
-Making the birthdate of Dr. Martin
Luther King Jr. a university holiday
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