Winston-Salem State University, Winston-Salem, NC
February 1991
Nursing Program Receives Board Approval
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News Argu* Report
Staff Writer
Winston-Salem State University is
constantly seeking ways to improve the
quality of instruction for its students,
particularly when it comes to specialized
education. These pursuits are not only
designed to meet accreditation standards,
but to enable WSSU graduates to be better
prepared as they depart to serve.
The University of North Carolina
Board of Governors has given formal
approval for WSSU's nursing program.
Now the work begins, as the nursing
faculty sets strategies to attain desired
goals set forth during the next two years.
The pursuit of quality instruction in
WSSU's nursing program is what makes
the difference. Program administrators,
staff, and faculty are all committed to the
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WSSU nursing students acquiring practical experience in the Skills lab.
training of men and women interested in
nursing and health related professions. "It
takes a dedicated faculty to work with
students," said Dr. Sylvia Flack, Interim
Director, Division of Nursing and Allied
Health. "In our case, this effort is
enhanced by the faculty-student ratio that
allows for direct and quick intervention in
the student's learning process." Faculty
dedication has begun to yield dividends.
In July, 1990, the board exam passing rate
was 80%.
Dr. Sylvia Flack earned an Ed.D from
Virginia Tech, M.S.N. from Medical
College in Georgia, and a B.S.N. from
Winston-Salem State University.
Asked why she came to WSSU, Dr.
Flack responded " I believe that WSSU,
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Dr. Nathaniel Irvin, III
Vies Chancalor, D«v«k>pnMnV University Relations
News Argus Report
Staff Writer
Winston-Salem State University is
committed to providing an excellent,
educational experience for its multicultural
clientele. The university's administration is
quite aware, though, that an excellent
educational experience can't be possible
without adequate resources. The capital
campaign that's currently in motion is
designed to make possible the acquisition of
human and material resources to greatly
improve the overall quality of academic
programs at WSSU.
Launched on March 6, 1990, the
university centennial campaign set a goal of
$25 million. The campaign has thus far
amassed $15 million toward the set goal.
The campaign is directed by Ketchum,
Inc., Fund-Raising Counsel, with head-
Centennial Campaign
Hits $15 Million
quarters in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is
directed by William Stout whose
administrative office is within the Office of
Development and University Relations at
Winston-Salem State University.
Esther Turman, Special Assistant to the
Vice Chancellor for Development and
University Relations, is quite pleased with
the progress of the centennial campaign. "I
think everything has gone quite well, and all
the comments from the university and
community reflect a positive attitude," she
said. Turman believes that the university,
under the leadership of Chancellor Cleon
Thompson, Jr., will be ready to move into
the 21st century.
Of the amount raised thus far, $1.5
million has been pledged by the WSSU
family. The family includes the Board of
Trustees, Board of Visitors, WSSU
Foundation, faculty and staff. Faculty and
staff have pledged nearly $300,000; alumni
have pledged $2 million; direct solicitation
has brought in $500,000; and the phon-a-
thon has received pledges totaling
$600,000. $900,000 is left to complete
alumni pledge.
Area corporations have made generous
contributions toward the centennial
campaign. R. J. Reynolds contributed $4
million, Sarah Lee contributed $2.5 million,
and Wachovia Bank has contributed $1
million. Campaign emphasis in 1991 will
be on national corporations and foundations.
The following foundations have made
the following contributions : Kate B.
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Chancellor Urges Austerity Measures
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Staff Writer
undergoing Spine form of transition^
ranging from administration, academic
programs, faculty, and staff."
The Chancellor noted that there are
To many people at Winston-Salem
State University, 1991 is bound to be a year
with a difference. The year will witness
significant developments from the
administraticffi, faculty, staff, and students.
1991 will also be a year of challenges.
It’s already begun to show tliese signs. The
crux of these—
challenges lies in “The best
decisions are
budgets of made during
colleges and timeS Of
austerity."
University of
North Carolina system as a result of the
budget crisis facing the state. If there were
ever a time for creative budgeting, this is it.
Chancellor Cleon Thompson, Jr. is
aware that the university will face tough
times during the next several months.^^.He / Chancellor Cleon F. Thompson'
is, nonetheless, optimistic.,’’The best . ' ,
decisions »e made during limes „( ;^,nnd«sundable du«greeme.«j^^
austerity.* he said recently while out the imssm of Ite M.eni.t>l
addressing a facnlty/sttff assetttbly.-'-T»^'>^8reen«m^tes>Hl,'arei|*t,of
-ntere's nomoney.- w , , V,, / ,
ThdiJipson told faculty and staff/.,/ Those reorganised, during'^ the
members to be mindful of who they pe, '^Qiancell(»’s address^ included individually
what they are, and what th(^ are about' He^ written funded grant pr^osals:
praised dK»e,who went beyond the pait air,those 'vfhO'
duty to achieve resuto, urg^otheis^, p^ished ittcui 1md1>^/ind