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VOL 2
Winston-Salem State University
NOV. 4, 1988
student group
releases guide
to help voting
STAFF REPORT
WASHINGTON - The National
Student Campaign for Voter Registration
has released a Voters' Guide summariz
ing the views of the presidential candi
dates George Bush and Michael Dukakis
on 20 key issues of concern to students.
"Studies show that a significant bar
rier to student voting is the lack of infor
mation on the candidates and the
issues," said Andre Delattre, a senior at
Berkeley and head of the California
Public Interest Research Group, a stu
dent-based environmental and consumer
advocacy organization.
"This year, because of the close
presidential race, students have an
unprecedented opportunity to shape our
nation’s course on many issues of stu
dent concern. But in order to take
advantage of this opportunity, we must
be informed on the issues, then turn out
and vote."
The candidates differ substantially
on most of the topics surveyed, ranging
form minimum wage to aid to the
Nicaraguan contras, from SDI to off
shore oil drilling.
The Voters’ Guide was developed
from position papers provided by the
Bush and Dukakis campaigns, conversa
tions with the campaign staff and news
paper articles.
"The purpose of the Voters' Guide is
to provide a source of information for
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Veronica Howard, Miss WSSU
Miss WSSU is Veronica Howard
By Maria Williamson
This year’s Miss WSSU is Veronica
Howard. She is a senior from Jack
sonville majoring in political science.
She plans to further her studies in law
after graduation.
"I never thought I'd win the title of
Miss WSSU," Miss Howard said. She
strongly believes the title carries respect,
honor and dignity. These qualities she
will uphold to the best of her ability while
representing Winston-Salem State Univer
sity, she said.
Her plans for the year include com
munity service projects such as the
"Adopt A Granny” program that involves
caring for an elderly woman and the
Habitat for Humanity program that
involves building houses for low-income
people. These projects will take place
soon now that coronation is completed,
she said.
Miss Howard hopes to involve her
court in these activities also.
"1 feel it is important for everyone to
SEE QUEEN Page 8
HOMECOMING '88
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
TODAY
10 a.m Convocation
K.R. Williams Auditorium
10 a.m WSSU Alumni Benefit Golf Tournament
Winston Lake Golf Course
12 p.m. - 6 p.m Alumni Registration
Alumni House (Old Chancellor's House)
12.30 p.m Mini-Parade
Student Union Mall
1 p.m. - 3 p.m Pep Rally
4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m Marching Band Alumni Reunion
C.E. Gaines Complex
6 p.m Greek Step Show
Whitaker Gymnasium
8 p.m. - 9 p.m Queens' Reception
Benton Convention Center
9 p.m. -1 a.m Alumni Ball
Benton Convention Center
(Facully/Staff football tickets $8.00 purchased
by 5 p.m. today at Blair Hall No. 311)
SATURDAY
2 a.m. - 6 a.m Pre-Davirri Dance
Whitaker Gymnasium
8 a.m. - 9:30 a.m Alumni Breakfast
Student Union Ballroom
8:15 a.m Queens' Assembly
K.R. Williams Aud. (Preparation for Parade)
9 a.m Depart for Parade Site
K.R. Williams Aud.
10 a.m Homecoming Parade
Fourth & Spring Streets
1:30 p.m WSSU vs. Bowie State
Bowman Gray Stadium
8 p.m SGA Homecoming Show
Jeffrey Osborne & Shirley Murdock
K.R. Williams Aud.
9 p.m. - 3 a.m Homecoming Disco
Sassy's Night Club, 28th & Indiana Avenues
11 p.m SGA Homecoming Show
Shirley Murdock & Tony, Toni, Tone
K.R. Williams Aud.
SUNDAY
11 a.m Worship Service
Galilee Baptist Church
Guest Speaker: The Rev. George Bigson, '77
WSSU unveils new organizational structure
Dr. Alex Johnson
By Dr. Maurice Odine
Universities all over the country have recognized
the importance of improving the quality of instruction
for their students. This recognition comes in a num
ber of ways, ranging from curriculum development,
creation of new departments, reorganization, improve
ment in the nature of buildings and grounds, and
stateliest to enhance staff development.
Wmston-Salem State University is quite aware of
the importance of providing a solid, sound, and spe
cialized education for its clientele, and is sparing no
efforts to put in place a foundation in which the aca
demic environment would flourish.
To this end, the university has established a new
organizational structiue.
"The purpose of the new structure is to advance
communications, serve to delineate more clearly the
administrative process, and to clarify reporting roles,"
said Dr. Alex Johnson, the acting vice chancellor for
Academic Affairs. Johnson added that the proposed
structure would capitalize on the strengths of the aca
demic programs and divide administrative tasks
among areas.
As to what precipitated the drive for the new
change, Johnson said tliat the previous organizational
structure was reflective of one academic dean to
whom all departments reported. Academic depart
ments now report to four division directors who super
vise the areas of Arts and Sciences, Business and Eco
nomics, Education, and Nursing and Allied health.
These academic units are supported by the areas of
continuing Education and Graduate Studies, Institu
tional Research, Testing and Developmental Educa
tion and Library Services.
"It was important to determine the best effort for
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