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Opinion
Tuesday, September 22, 2009
"riie News Arsus Page 5
Letter to the Editor
Faculty member questions
new policy for purchasing decals
Dear Chief Norris:
Following your e-mail message, I meant to renew / purchase
my gated-parking decal on the first day that was possible
namely, today.
There were quite a number of people in line before the first
of the two K.R. Williams meetings and I was concerned I might
not make it to the booth before the meeting was to start, so I
decided to go in, attend the meeting, and get my decal after
wards.
However, when I made it to the booth before the 2 p.m
meeting, I learned—much to my surprise!—that the gated
parking which I have been using for several years now. Lot U,
had been sold out. From what I gather, U-lot decals were sold,
till available, to anybody requesting one.
Allow me to point out to you that there was no indication
whatsoever in your e-mail message that the first-come-first-
served policy would be applied in the decal-selling process,
and I find it very odd that it was, thus possibly favoring people
who were late for the 10 o'clock meeting, sneaked out early, or
never attended it.
Also, 1 was wondering what the point was requesting people
to have their gate keys with them if said keys played no part in
one's getting a decal in the lot one has previously used.
I think that we, the faculty and staff, would have deserved
being told in full what the decal-selling process would go like,
and 1 am looking forward to hearing from you whether it was I
who misinterpreted your e-mail message or rules/procedures
not outlined therein it were used in the process.
Ludovic M. Kovalik, Ph.D.
Department of English & Foreign Languages
Winston-Salem State University
Editor's Note: Professor Kovalik gave
his permission to print his letter in The News Argus.
SGA leader shares thoughts about
recent Division I transition decision
As many of you know,
Sept. 11, 2009, the Winston-
Salem State University Board
of Trustees voted unani
mously to support the recom
mendation from the
Chancellor that WSSU
remain a Division II athletic
program in the NCAA.
If you visit the University
homepage, you will find
more information on the
NCAA Division I Transition
Decision that
Argus Op-Ed
includes a
news release,
background
information,
and Frequently Asked
Questions.
Also, please remember
that this issue was inherited
from our predecessors and a
decision had to be made.
We understand that this is
a critical time in the develop
ment of a student-athletes
career, but the decision was
based around Winston-Salem
State University's inability to
financially support the
Division I transition.
The University is working
hard to insure that all stu
dents that are affected by the
change are assisted in the
process.
Moreover, since this affects
so many of our fellow Rams,
we must continue to support
our university and future
Alma Mater as alumni and
GIVE BACK as well as sup
port our student-athletes
when they are performing.
The success of the institu
tion is dependent upon the
drive and commitment of the
student body.
Thus, I charge you with
this question -
"What will you
pledge?"
Will you walk
with the
strength, vigor, and pride of a
TRUE RAM?
What will you commit to
your fellow Rams? What will
you commit to yourselves
and to your future Alma
Mater?
1 hope that you will take
great pride in having such an
important role in shaping the
university's future.
Many of your questions
may be unanswered and if
so, please feel free to e-mail
me and I will make sure they
are addressed.
Whitney N. McCoy
Student Body President
2009-2010
Letter to the Editor
Faculty member concurs with colleague’s opinion about new policy
' make sure our faculty and
as employees enter and leave the
University.
make sure they receive reasonable park
ing accommodations.
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accommodations, and they
eed to stand in line for them,
meetings talked about
nance and encouraged fac-
f to work together to
University.
■e how this major change in
process occurred and would
ested in learning if faculty
provided input,
t a fair, equitable, consistent,
process for faculty and staff
soon be developed.
Dennis Sherrod Professor,
Division of Nursing
Winston-Salem State University
ir's Note: Professor Kovalik gave
his permission to publish his letter
in The News Argus.
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