TEACHER EDUCATION
REACCREDITATED
The Winston-Salem State University
Division of Education has been granted
continuing accreditation of all teacher
education programs through September 1,
1990 - the maximum period of reaccredita
tion. The action was taken by the Ex
ecutive Council of the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education
(NCATE) late last month.
The Couincil was especially impressed
with the section on special education:
“Special education components of the
music education and physical education
K-12 teacher education majors were ex
ceptionally well-developed.”
Dr. Melvin F. Gadson, director of the
Division of Education said”...the decision
of the NCATE Executive Council further
attests to the superior quality of the
Teacher Education Program. WSSU has a
long, outstanding tradition of preparing in
dividuals to teach in public and private
schools throughout America,
“Many segments of the community may
not be cognizant of the fact that WSSU was
the first predominantly black institution in
the United States to offer degrees for
teaching in the elementary grades. The
commitment to teacher education con
tinues to be a high priority of the universi
ty. Because of the outstanding faculty,
students, administrators and support per
sonnel, this decision (for maximum reac
creditation) did not come as a surprise,”
he continued.
As a result of the NCATE findings. Dr.
Gadson has been invited to conduct two
workshops on preparing special education
standards for the American Association of
Colleges for Teacher Education. The
workshops are for institutions in the East,
Southeast, West and Midwest sections of
the country who will be applying for ac
creditation or reaccreditation within the
next two years.
The NCATE Team visited Winston-
Salem State in November, 1982. NCATE is
the most widely recognized accrediting
agency for teacher education. Being ac
credited by this agency means that
graduates of the WSSU program are eligi
ble for certification in all participating
states. Dr. Lelia L. Vickers, professor of
education and coordinator of reading,
directed the Institutional Sefl-Study.
Volunteer Work
AVAILABLE
If you can sacrifice salary for a chance
to gain valuable work experience this sum
mer, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s
Forest Service has a program just for you.
It’s called the Volunteers in the National
Forests and the program is gaining
popularity among college students who are
looking for meaningful ways to spend their
summers.
There are Forest Service offices in 44
states, the Virgin Islands, and Puerto
Rico. To sign up as a volunteer, contact
one of these offices listed in the phone book
under “U.S. Government, Department of
Agriculture,” or write: Volunteers, Forest
Service-USDA, Box 37483, Washington,
D.C. 20013. The only qualifications needed
by volunteers are good health and a will
ingness to work.
MINI-SKIRTS
By Toni Evans
With the weather changing daily from
sunny and hot one day to cool and cloudy
the next day, you need to be prepared to
dress according to the weather. This
spring ladies fashions have taken a twist
back to the days of the “young and the
restless” with the “1983” edition of the
mini-skirts.
The mini-skirts are designed to keep
your body cool and sexy during the warm
weather. If the mini-skirt is worn with a
top that is low cut and lose fitting you will
be attractive as well as cool on those hot
and sunny days.
You should wear warm colors such as,
white, yellow and Carolina blue to let the i
air flow through the clothing to your body. ■
The mini-skirt is perfect for those cool |
days too. Just put on a sweater and thick I
tights, or, a top that will keep you warm |
until the sun comes out. Remember “Lady |
Rams” when you wear the mini-skirt you i
will create a body atmosphere that will .
answer the question “Why the dog chases [
the cat.” I
To fight off the heat the “Pvam Gen- |
tlemen” should wear kacki shorts and v- j
neck body shirts. Jeans are aslo in style i
year-round but may be a little hot this ■
spring. If you do wear jeans make sure !
that Uie jeans are worn with a shirt made •
I of thin material to keep your body tem- I
• perature cool. I
I And for you “Macho Rams” short ■
I joggers shorts and tight fitting body shirts {
I will get the “Lady Rams” attention. Not I
I L
“HOT”
THIS SPRING
only will it get their attention it will answer
the question “Why the cat enjoys being
chased”; think about it.
Seniors I know you are preparing for
your future the world of employment. So
seniors dress your best because to get a job
you have to impress, remember you are
representing WSSU.
Grads., break out you summer 3 piece
suits and double breasted jackets. You will
be in another world soon and must follow
the “guiding light.” But don’t worry
because not only will you wear in-style
fashions, you will also Imow the word. And
the word is “Rams-Do”. Good luck and
congratulations to all seniors.
WXII TAPING
PROMOTION
PIECE
WXII is assisting the Development Divi
sion with the production of a 5-6 minute
videotape which can be used to introduce
prospective donors and other interested
persons to the university. The presentation
highlights the university’s history, current
academic programs, community service
and interaction with the business com
munity. A crew was on campus Thursday
morning, April 14, and returned to com
plete taping on April 2/. WXII provides
these services at no charge to the institu
tion.
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