Volumne 8 — Number 7
Wednesday, February 16, 1977
Robert Mulder Selected
For Who's Who In Poetry
What Is SNEA?
By STEVE J. BATTEN
S.N.E.A. stands for the Student
National Education Association. It is a
nationwide organization that has grown
to be the largest college association,
with over 53,000 members.
Our Chowan Chapter of the Student
National Education Association has two
main functions:
1. For people interested in a career
in the teaching profession, we assign
students to area schools to act as
teacher-aids. This will provide first
hand experience in the field of
education.
2. S.N.E.A. strives to be of service to
the local community. There are certain
things in the local college area that
need to be done and S.N.E.A. helps to
get them done. For instance, a local
elementary school badly needed
atheletic equipment so S.N.E.A. sold
placemats and stationary for this
purpose and presented a check for $75
to the school for the equipment.
S.N.E.A. is an active organ
ization, doing good and useful
things. We have a good time doing
them. We would like to invite you to our
next meeting. Our present project is
the building of bulletin boards to be
placed around the campus.
Chowan Professor of English, Robert
Mulder, has recently been informed of
his selection to appear in the fifth
edition of INTERNATIONAL WHO’S
WHO IN POETRY, a publication of the
International Biographical Centre,
Cambridge, England.
Professor Mulder was nominated by
Dr. Mary J. Barnes, Poet Laureate of
the state of Oregon.
In his notification Mulder was in
formed that his selection was made on
the basis of “your contribution to
poetry through toe editorship of New
Earth Review, a poetry quarterly now
circulated in every American state and
six countries.”
The Chowan professor is also editor-
publisher of Writer’s Forum, a
bimonthly newsletter for creative
writers.
INTERNATIONAL WHO’S WHO IN
POETRY, an affiliation of the National
Federation of Poets, will be published
this summer.
Freshmen Want Change?
Trip To DC
Planned
G. Thomas Taylor a graduate of
American University and Co-Director
of Admissions will direct a weekend
trip to Washington, DC if there is suf
ficient interest among students. The
trip can vary in expenses according to
the individual. Student Development
will arrange for special rates with a
Washington hotel. If there is sufficient
interest transportation will be provided
at a minimal cost on one of the Chowan
buses. Meals will be an individual
matter. The group will leave for
Washington on a Friday afternoon and
return Sunday afternoon. Interested
persons should get additional in
formation from G. Thomas Taylor, Joe
Higginbothan or Dean Lewis.
Mrs. Esther Collier's third grade class grins its approval of the gift
presented to Riverview Elementary School from the Chowan College
Student Chapter of National Education Association for playground and
athletic equipment. Steve J. Batten of Williamsburg, Va., president,
presents a check for $75 to Riverview principal, A. R. Bowe. Other SNEA
representatives pictured are, from left; Lee Ann Midgette of Virginia
Beach; Danny Sissom, co-president, Kilmarnock, Va.; Tricia Merritt,
secretan/, Virginia Beach; Chris D. Cowan, Hillside, N.J.; and Mary B.
Johnson, vice president, Onancock, Va. The 15-member organization
raised the money through several fund-raising projects during the fall
semester.
SGA Officers Needed
As soon as possible after the spring
semester begins, I like to begin looking
into the next academic year, making
plans for a good transition from one
year to the next,” said Dean Clayton
Lewis.
Among those responsible for
developing plans which will make for
J
Clifton Collins, left. Director of Financial Aid and Guidance,
from Jaycee President Charles Williams-
receives the Rescue Squadsman of the Year award
Residents Assistants
Applications Are Being Accepted
By DEAN LEWIS
Students at Duke complain about life
at Duke. Those at Clemson University
can talk for hours explaining what is
wrong with their institution. No,
Chowanians are not the only students
who find fault with their college. All
students at the University of Richmond
are not happy. The same is true for
those who study at Auburn University.
Borrowing an idea from the April,
1976 issue of The Auburn Alumnews,
given me by Mrs. Sarah Wright, the
Chowan College Nurse and the mother
of a Chowan College graduate, Michael
G. Wright, who transferred to Auburn
Interested
In Guitar
Lessons?
MURFEESBORO, N.C. — Are you
interested in taking guitar lessons but
don’t know of a qualified teacher?
Your problem may be solved,
especially if there are others who are
also interested. Dr. Jim Chamblee,
chairman of Chowan College’s Fine
Arts Department, reports that if there
is enough demand, the services of an
“outstanding” guitar teacher can be
secured. Chamblee said the teacher
would give lessons weekly in Mur
freesboro.
Those interested are asked to leave
their name with secretary of Chowan’s
Fine Arts Department. The number is
398-4101, ext. 236. Each lesson is ex
pected to cost in the area of $3,
depending on the response.
University, without loss of credit,
where he earned his degree in Phar
macy in 1976, I am asking you and
several other freshman students to tell
me what you would change at Chowan
College if you could.
What do I plan to do with the reac
tions I receive? If enough students
respond to my invitation, I will use
them in an article which I will submit to
Smoke Signals and-or The Chowanian.
If you are interested, please come by
my office located on the third floor of
historic McDowell Columns. We can
talk about your criticisms and-or
suggestions for improving life at
Chowan. You must sign your response
which you submit to me. However, if
your response is used in the
aforementioned article for Smoke
Signals and-or The Chowanian, it will
remain anonymous.
I shall appreciate your cooperation in
this project.
Kent Named
Patrol Captain
Bill Kent of Jacksonville is Chowan
College’s new uniform patrol captain,
according to Ronald Reams, director of
safety and security at Chowan.
Kent attended Chowan in 1974 prior to
serving two years in the U.S. Army with
the Third Infantry, ceremonial unit
assigned to Washington, D.C. His duties
included guarding the Unknown Tomb.
He was also involved in President
Jimmy Carter’s inauguration. Kent is
a graphic arts major.
Reams also aimounced that James
Tyre, Williamston freshman, has been
promoted to sergeant in the uniform
patrol. Tyre is a pre-agriculture major.
an effective beginning and ending of an
academic year are the executive of
ficers of the Student Government
Association. Within the near future
members of an Elections Committee
will be named from members of the
Student Legislature to plan and
schedule the election of SGA officers for
1977-78. Executive officers of the SGA
include the President, Vice President,
Secretary, Treasurer, Social Co-
Chairpersons, Auditor, and Historian.
SGA officers must have and maintain:
(a) an overall QPA of 2.0; (b) a good
social and conduct record; and (c) the
status of a full-time student. The
Auditor must be a business student
approved by the Chairperson of the
Business Department.
Candidates for an SGA office are self-
pointed. “If you have had experierice
in student government or have a desire
to become involved in the SGA at
Chowan,’’said Dean Lewis, “you are
encouraged to become a candidate.”
One of the advantages of attending a
two year residental college is
being able to assume positions of
campus leadership at an earlier date.
“Through SGA,” continued Dean
Lewis, “one can be exposed to the
democratic process of government. I
have never known of SGA officers who
really actively participated and
became identified with the purpose and
function of their office who did not gain
maturity from the experience.”
Students interested in becoming SGA
officers may acquire the necessary
information and form from the Office of
the Dean of Students.
Extinction List
Grows Longer
By TIM ANDERSEN
The list of extinctions lengthens with
increased human exploitation of the
world’s natural resouces. Today
almost six-hundred forms of mammals
and birds are moving toward ex
tinction. Their ultimate fate depends on
a single species: our own. Although
human ignorance, apathy, and
negligence have led to the destruction
of entire species, it is also true that man
has it within his powers to conserve
those that remain, if he is so minded.
Deliberate slaughter by man is one of
the principal causes of extinction, by
excessive, often commercialized
expolitation. The most significant
reason is the destruction or degradation
of natural habitats. Deforestration,
agricultural and pastoral ex
pansion,and spreading urbanization
are some of the factors which have
contributed to the situation. The in
troduction of exotic animals and plants
have also disrupted the long
established, and sometimes delicately
held, natural checks and balances.
Threatened animals, endangered
species, these warnings are not new but
have long been ignored. Once an animal
species disappears it can never be
revived, a fact that must be stressed
and stressed again and again.
We are not discribing the sorry end of
the many species that have already
disappeared, rather the species that
are still living, whose existence hangs
on a slender thread which we can
strengthen or break. Even in ap
parently hopeless cases, determined
men can sustain life.
If we look at the economic expansion
attained in this century, often at the
detriment of nature, the costly space
voyages, the ruinous wars, is it too
optimistic to ask for a few tens of
millions for conserving nature? There
is still a chance of saving these
vanishing species, but the opportunity
should be siezed at once since any delay
will lengthen the list of those already
extinct.
What constructive action can be
taken to redress the situation, some of
which seem almost beyond hope of
solution? The ultimate responsibility
rest squarely with the government
concerned for conservation of
wildlife and other living natural
resources. Individuals and
organizations can assist by drawing a
government attention to a particular
situation and advising on suitable
measures to meet the problem. Let us
try to save our most precious natural
resource, life itself.
Dean Winslow is accepting ap
plications for returning students who
want to serve as resident assistants and
associate head residents during the
1977-78 term. Persons who are in
terested should see him within the near
future. Dean Winslow’s office is located
on the ground floor of McDowell
Columns.
The following is a job description for
assistants.
Residents Assistants
1. Shall be responsible to the Head
Resident and-or Associate Head
Resident, Associate Dean of Students,
Director of Residence Hall Life, and
through them to the Dean of Students.
2. Shall demonstrate a genuine
concern for the welfare of others.
3. Shall display a positive attitude to
the responsiblities of the position.
4. Shall exemplify such qualities as
dependability, leadership, cooperation
and emotional stability.
5. Shall serve as role models for
others and encourage students to
identify with the purpose of the college.
6. Shall have a general knowledge of
the academic programs and all other
phases of campus life.
7. Shall honor a schedule of specific
work hours assigned by the Associate
Dean of Students and Head Resident.
8. Shall assume only the respon
sibilities set forth in their job
description.
9. Shall know residents in their areas
and acquaint them with the philosophy
and policies of the college.
10. Shall participate in training and
inservice training programs sponsored
by the Associate Dean of Students and
the Director of Residence Hall Life.
11. Shall prepare for the arrival
of new and returning students.
12. Shall serve as a peer counselor
and know when and to whom to refer
students for professional assistance.
13. Shall assist the Director of
Residence Hall Life, Head Resident,
Associate Head Resident in planning
meaningful programs which will
develop skills in the democratic process
and in interpersonal relationships.
14. Shall assist residents while
checking in and out at the beginning
and end of each semester.
15. Shall assist the Head Resident and
Associate Head Resident with room
inspections and repair requests.
16. Shall cooperate in an effort to
improve communications within the
College conmiunity by distributing
posters and newsletters.
17. Shall plan social functions for all
residents on the floor or unit so that
they will know each other by first
name, last name, interests and
hometown.
18. Shall assist with the duties of
check-in, room inspections, repair
requests, and distribution of bulletins
and notices.
19. Shall be relieved from re.spon-
sibilities for insubordination and - or
neglect of duties upon the recom
mendation of the Head Resident,
Associate Head Resident, Associate
Dean of Students, Director of
Residence Hall Life and- or Dean of
Students.
20. Shall not be an elected or ap
pointed officer of the residence hall.
21. Shall perform other respon
sibilities designated by the Head
Resident, Associate Head Resident,
Associate Dean of Students, Director of
Residence Hall Life and Dean of
Students.
22. Shall enroll, when possible in
Sociology 205 or Psychology 201 and
Sociology 210 (Social Problems) for
study and research in basic concepts
socialization, communication, social
conflict, and mental health.
Gong Comes
To Chowan
AU persons who are interested in the
“Gong Show” which is the this year’s
Talent Show, are invited to meet at 6:30
p.m., Wednesday evening, February 23,
1977 in Marks Hall Auditorium. It is not
necessary that you have your talent or
act together by that date, as this
meeting is scheduled only for the
purpose of determining how many
people will be competing in the Show.
Please plan to attend this meeting on
Wednesday, February 23, 1977.
For further information, you may
contact either of the following students;
Peter Cheney, Campus Box P-112,
Parker Hall Room 112
Karen Meyers, Campus Box 49, Belk
Hall Room 210
Joe Higgenbotham, Campus Box 295,
West HaU Room 314.
NOTE: Faculty and staff are invited
to participate.
Chowan College is no longer towing the vechiles of
chronic violations. A RHINO will be attached as shown
in the photo. This device immobilizes the vechile. A fee
of $10 dollars (in addition to fine) will be charged for
removal of RHINO. A yellow tage will be attached to
door of car to indicate that the RHINO has been
attached.