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Page 2 The News Argiis News & Features Tuesday, April 13, 2010 www.thenewsargus.com Dr. Pierce continued from Page 1 the Aggies in June. Pierce has developed a pos itive relationship with the WSSU students. As vice chan cellor, she insures her area is responsible for providing quality service to students. She considers herself an advo cate on the students' behalf. "1 have a passion for the work that is performed by the Division of Student Affairs," Pierce said. "The campus enrollment has doubled, with increases in academic programs and facili ties." Pierce works with 12 units at WSSU, some of which include the Counseling Center, the Thompson Center and Housing and Residence Life. "I have a monthly one-on- one meeting with the SGA president to discuss issues such as parking, food serv ices, and financial aid," Pierce said. Eva Jackson, administrative support of Student Affairs, has worked with Pierce since 2001. "I hate to see her leave. She knows Student Affairs inside and out, and she knows how to work with [the] staff to accomplish goals. I will truly miss her. I know Aggie Land won't be the same when she gets there," Jackson said. Arthur Hardin, coordinator of community services, says he will always remember the energy she brings to her job. "You always feel that if you demonstrate a similar energy and concern for the students, you will be supported, and that can make all the differ ence in the world," Hardin said. "Although she is moving to the "Dark Side" regarding athletic rivalries, the A&T stu dents will be getting a cham pion for their development and growth. May the success generated as a Ram translate into similar success as an Aggie," Hardin said. Even though Pierce will be leaving WSSU, she says she will not be a stranger. Pierce has hopes that WSSU remains strong and reaches new heights. "I will still live in Winston- Salem, and I will continue to come to the commencement ceremonies," Pierce said. "I hope students have a degree, a passport and job offers when they graduate," Pierce said. Pierce said she would like her to be remembered for her hard work on campus. "I did my best to provide quality programs and services in a safe, clean and healthy environment. I will miss my students and colleagues at WSSU." The search process for the new vice chancellor of stu dent affairs is underway. CAMPUS CRIME BLOTTER The Campus Crime Blotter is a concise summary of the up-to- date incidents that affect the Winston-Salem State campus and community. Certain incidents may lead to News Argus articles that discuss them at great length. Tuesday, March 23 An officer investigated a simple physical assault that took place on a shuttle bus involving two students. As one student waited for the other to exit the bus, she hit her in the face creating an abrasion on her left cheek. Both students were taken to Campus Police office; however, the student that was hit did not press charges. Photos were taken of both stu dents, and the incident was reported to Judicial Affairs. The case is closed. Sunday, March 28 At 5:35 p.m. an officer investigated the theft of an automobile in parking Lot DD. The student reported the last loca tion where he left the vehicle, but when he returned it was not there. The stu dent's family was contacted but they had no information about the where abouts of the vehicle. The automobile was entered into the National Crime In formation Center. The case is closed. Tuesday, March 30 At 7:26 p.m. an officer investigated stu dents involved in a confrontation at parking Lot Y. A student said she was struck in the face; however, the accused and a witness stated the incident did not occur. None of the participants admit ted to contacting campus police. The case is closed. Wednesday, March 31 At 3:30 p.m. an officer investigated a re port of an attempted breaking and en tering of a student's room in Foundation Heights. There were pry marks on the door jam and a laptop was found in an other location of the room. The student indicated that roommates lend their keys to other. The case is closed. Monday, April 5 At 8:07 a.m. an officer investigated a traffic accident involving a WSSU grad uate student being hit by an automobile on Martin Luther King Jr Drive and Cromartie Street. WSSU campus police, the Winston-Salem Fire Department, EMS and a WSPD all arrived on scene to assist. The student was transported to North Carolina Baptist Hospital. The WSPD officers left the scene indicating that they did not investigate automobile accidents on campus. The WSSU Chief of Police contacted WSPD. And the WSPD officer returned to the scene to conduct a traffic investigation. The case is closed. Source: WSSU Department of Police and Public Safety Compiled and reported by Marcus Cunningham, Copy Desk Chief WSSU goes paperless with new eBills process JAMIE HUNTER REPORTER Starting April 15 the refund and billing process at Winston- Salem State will have a new look. Students will begin receiving and viewing their bills online via eBill. The new eBills will allow students and author ized users of their choice to view balances as well as esti mated financial aid more timely and efficiently. The University will abandon the U.S. postal service and send monthly eBills through stu dent e-mail accounts. "eBills will make it easier for students to know their stand ing with the University," said Carrie Barnes, director of Billings and Receivables. With the new system stu dents will have access to regu larly updated account informa tion. eBill will help students keep informed about any out standing debts they may have with the University, including library fines and parking cita tions. Students' authorized users may make electronic pay ments. This will permit parents access to billing information that would otherwise be unob tainable without face to face contact required by the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act. WSSU is one of several area schools that have opted to go paperless. Wake Forest uses eBill and Forsyth Tech also has a similar system in place that allows stu dents to access and pay their school bills online. Other area colleges and uni versities such as Salem College are in the process of develop ing their own eBill systems. The paperless system itself is economical and eco-friendly. A process that has been a long time in the making, eBills will help to cut costs at WSSU by saving on postage. With all the billing state ments that are sent out at a time each semester, if 500-600 are mailed, at least 100 or more are returned to the University. At a cost of 42 cents per letter, the cost of postage adds up to a minimum of $420 each time the letters are "snail mailed." "It really adds up," said Debra Mack, account techni cian in the office of Billings and Receivables. If a student does not receive an eBill, it's up to him or her to contact billings and receiv ables.Failure to receive a billing statement does not excuse any students from their financial obligation to the University. As long as students are enrolled at the University they will have monthly eBill updates sent to their campus e- mail address. Once students have regis tered for classes it's their responsibility to make the arrangements for payment by the scheduled deadline. "eBills are the bomb," said Fern Johnson, WSSU Collections. The first eBills will be sent by the first session of summer school. Low turnout continued from Page 1 "I plan to change this as Mr. WSSU through leadership and mentoring programs." Linda Cole, said that the SGA elections are usually the first Wednesday in April. Cole is the University's program associate in the office of stu dent affairs. "I didn't know elections had happened. I wasn't aware of who won." Many SGA?? positions are vacant. The senior class does not have a vice president or, like last election, a Mr. Senior. Christa Martin, a senior busi ness administration and mar keting major from Raleigh, said she believes this low num ber of candidates is due to a lack of publicity. "The first time I heard of the candidates, they were giving their speeches," Martin said. "If I wanted to run, I wouldn't have had any idea w'hen, where, or how to apply." Jackson said that students may have felt that you have to have certain qualities or expe rience to run for these posi tions, when in reality, anybody truly can do them. "SGA will work next year to make the positions more trans parent, so students truly can see what it takes," Jackson said.
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