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pSu Tevittt ‘fiV OUR lOOTH YEAR OF SERVICE** 1877 1977 ^OICE VOLUME 32 NUMBER 1 FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY FAYETTEVILLE, N.C. OCTOBER, 1977 Freshmen!! Sophomores!! Need Tutoring? / Dr. William H. Greene DR. GREENE APPOINTED On June 1, 1977, Chan cellor Lyons announced the appointment of Dr. William H. Greene as Assistant to the Chancellor and Acting Director of Development. Dr. Greene began his ap pointment at Fayetteville State University as Assistant to the Chancellor in August, 1976. A native of Charlotte, North Carolina, Dr. Greene received his B.A. degree from Johnson C. Smith University, his M.A. degree from Michigan State University and the Ph.D. degree from Michigan State University. Before coming to Fayetteville State University, Dr. Greene served as Assistant Professor and Director of Inservice Teacher Education on the Center for Urban Education at the University of Massachusettes at Amherst. He also served as Director of the Center for Urban Education’s Teacher Education Program at the University of Massachusettes. He has served as an Instructor in the College of Education at Michigan State University, as a Community School Director in Pontiac, Michigan and four years as a public school teacher in Michigan and North Carolina. Dr. Greene will be responsible for the ad ministration of all giving programs, alumni-university relations and public relations and publications at Fayet teville State University. Greene stated, “I look for ward to working with alumni, friends and the entire Thought for Today THE MAN WHO NEVER MAKES A MISTAKE IS THE MAN WHO NEVER DOES ANYTHING University family developing and supporting a development program that will enhance FSU.” by Anthony Melvin Among the many aspects of getting settled in College life is the attainment of assurance and proficiency in academics. Perhaps, this is the focal point of one’s college career. The time to really begin to learn the rigors of academics is at the beginning of your career. If at that time you master skills in the basic course then you’ll find the majority of your collegiate studies will not be difficult. F.S.U. has an open-door policy. Literally, this means that the University will admit any student with a high school diploma or its equivalency. Therefore, students are ad mitted to the University with deficiencies in academic areas. This presents a problem because the University cannot graduate individuals with those deficiencies. Methods must be designed to alleviate these deficiencies. Congress, in 1965, enacted in law the Educational Op portunity for Disadvantage Student Act. This Act under the sponsorship of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare established three programs: Upward Bound, Special Services, and Talent Search. Federal Grants to community colleges and 4-year in- FSU RECEIVES THREE MILUONDOLLAR GRANT At the Annual Faculty Conference, Dr. Charles “A” Lyons, Jr., Chancellor, an nounced that Fayetteville State University has received a Federal grant for $3 million. The grant is from the Title HI Advanced Institutional Development Program (AIDP) in the U.S. Office of Education. According to Lyons, this grant will be used to strengthen the academic departments, expand student services, and for ad ministrative improvement. The grant covers a five year period. Lyons also noted that tiiis, FSU’s grant, is the largest grant ever awarded under the program. He stated that this grant represents about half that was requested. Lyons’ remarks to the faculty reflected the requirements for institutional changes that are required by the grant. He also stated that his remarks reflected FSU’s involvement in the desegregation controversy of Higher Education of North Carolina. He stated that, “at this point, I am not pessimistic. I will take all problems as challenges and an opportunity to do better.” He stated that this institution cannot remain static. “The need for change,” said Lyons, “is recognized by the faculty.” The faculty adopted as its theme for the 1977-78 school year, “Planned Changes for 1980.” According to Lyons, a fundamental prerequisite for change and effective administration is the implementation of a Planning, Management, and Evaluation System (PME). This will maximize the utilization of resources in the institution.' The University will re examine its organization and management by objectives (MBO) will be at the heart of what is done this year. Each unit must have stated goals that are achievable and measurable. Fayetteville State University must not continue to be written about on the basis of deficiencies. Lyons stated the most important beneficiary of these improvements will be the students. “From now on,” he stated, “Our students must meet national and state standards before graduating. We must develop whatever programs and measuring devices that are needed to do so.” Lyons also announced the funding of the Upward Bound and Special Services Programs to be headed by Ms. Evelyn 0. Shaw. “This program will allow Fayet teville State University to seek out disadvantaged high school students who show promise and bring them into the University setting on weekends. These students will receive instruction and counseling.” According to Lyons, “In order for Universities to continue to be effective, they must begin (Continued on Page 4) stitutions were made available to fund these programs. This year, F.S.U. was funded to operate the Upward Bound and Special Services Program. First, the discussion will be about special programs component of special ser vices. The program provides supplemental instruction in 3 disciplines (English, Math, and Science) for the Fresh man and Sophomore student with deficiencies in these areas. It incorporates the use of Peer Counselors as tutors. These tutors are normally juniors and seniors with ex cellent academic baci^ground in the three disciplines. A student desiring to participate in this program is requir^ to sign a contract stipulating that he (she) will take a one lu)ur tutorial session for each three hour course he has in the three disciplines, for a total of 3 hours weekly. The student is to be cognizant of the facts that financial aid is available and that failure of a University course is not possible if enrolled in the tutorial program. He (she) will be protected as long as he (she) is enrolled in the tutorial program but he (she) will have to continue his study of the course until he (she) meets passing criteria. This may mean participation in the Recycle Lab or individual instruction from a professor. The course will not have to be taken again as the procedure now stands. This is the most important fact of the program. Only those students with full participation will be protected. The program is funded for the fiscal year (July 1 to June 30). If the program shows measurable success it will be refunded in June, 1978. This success is measured by the staff here on campus and a federal program officer in Atlanta, Ga. There are 50 slots for students here at F.S.U. at the present there are openings. A student desiring tutorial assistance is reminded that the assistance is supplemental to classroom instruction, more personal, and does not create as much pressure to succeed as the classroom experience. Don’t wait until the semester is almost over! Seek help now. The staff consists of a full time director, a well-qualified counselor, a counselor coordinator, a secretary, 6 part-time tutors (3 for special services, 3 for Upward Bound), and a tutor coor dinator. Any student needing assistance should come to room 3 in the Women’s Gym. They should complete an application, read and sign a contract, get a schedule, and talk with the tutor coordinator or the program director. The program is fully supported by the University. Mrs. Evelyn Shaw, the Program Director, solicits the cooperation and enthusiasm of the University and surrounding community in support of the overall program. She feels that Federal Programs of this nature are germane to the sociological and en- _ vironmental growth of young people who embark upon a course of study with deficiencies in the majos areas of academics. She says, “the effectiveness of Federal Programs of this nature, nationally, has been tremendous. A positive, serious impact on en- viornment growth has been the general rule of thumb.” The Upward Bound program is offered to high school Juniors and Seniors. It offers the opportunity for these students to attain academic strengths and en vironmental enrichment. The High School student lives on the college campus and receives a monthly tdlowance. Upward Bound, here, at F.S.U. meets each Saturday. It draws students from a 10 High School target area. These are the high schools in and around Fayetteville. If the student has a tran- sportational problem, a maximum of 15 cents per mile will be reimbursed to him (her) for assistance in arriving and leaving the campus. The student gets assistance in applying for college, gets a monthly aUowance, and will be taking cultural trips, etc... So, Freshmen and Sophomores, get on the ball!! Your future depends upon it. Also remind your younger brothers and sisters of the Upward Bound Program. The Case Against Freshman Orientation by Lillie Booth Before I actually got into the swing of things on campus, I discovered a fool-proof method for getting an instant feedback, even from a relative stranger. The trick is to mention the secret words; Freshmen Orientation. These two words are guaranteed to provoke a smile, a look of pity, or some other facial ex pression. And if you aren’t careful, you’U find yourself engaged in an advisory session or wanting to head a complaint department. The consensus seems to favor that the ritual is a waste of time, especially since there is tio credit given for the now eight weeks invested in it. Not only this, many complain that it’s boring, there are too many people involved and perhaps the most thought of sentiment is, “I’m not going to get anything out of it anyway.” Even though the debate rages on, the question remains, “Is Freshmen Orientation a waste of time?” and if so “Whose?” If you know everything about your educational plans (Continued on Page 2)
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