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decided to run for the office her junior year. i Connie realizes that she is j treated differently by some, I now that she fills such an ! important position on cam pus. But she doesn’t feel that anyone tries to “get in good with her” simply because she has that position. “I now know a lot of different people in the school and in my class that I probally wouldn’t have known had I not been elec ted,” says Connie. She believes they are friendly towards her because of her position not in spite of it. As president, Connie is involved with many com mittees on campus. She especially enjoys the faculty contact she experiences through her involvement. “This is a privilege that means a great deal to me,” says Connie. VTo be able to attend the Board of Trustees meeting is also quite a privilege,” believes Connie. “Few people get to see what they actually do!” student body.” She goes on to say, “I would like to see the branches of SGA, the clubs and the various committees all running smoothly.” Hail to the Chief! by Missy Littleton One of the most important student offices on Salem’s campus is SGA president. This year’s office holder, Connie Caldwell, has been well received by the student body. She has already proven to be an adept and competent leader. Connie feels that an ef fective SGA president is an organized manager and a budgeter of time. The officer must also possess the quality of diplomacy in order to deal with the different types of people congregated at Salem. “A certain degree of self confidence is important” says Connie, “especially when working with Trustees and Faculty because you find yourself thinking - what do I know compared to what they know! You’ve got to try and reach their level,” she adds. For Connie, the idea of running for SGA president came about gradually. She had been active on the Executive Board and wanted to remain involved throughout her years at Salem. With this in mind, sbo According to Connie, her most exciting involvement so far has been with the Presidential Search Com mittee. This committee is in the process of finding a replacement for retiring Dr. Merrimon Cuninggim. Connie’s advisory position on the committee has been particulary thrilling because the selection of a new college president will determine the future of Salem for the up coming years. Connie, as SGA president, believes her main goal for this year is, “to be able to leave SGA as an effective, working organization which holds the respect of the entire A Specialty Shop for discriminating girls and women who prefer discreet amount of per sonal attention in con nection with their clothing and accessory needs. 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One helpful adjustment concerns the Legislative Board. “Leg Board is working much better this year,” states Connie. “Kate Wallace, SGA vice president now presides over it where as before the president had the responsibility.” Connie feels this shift of authority gives a different edge to the im portant committee. Also, she further explains, “more emphasis is put on the communication between Leg. Board and the dormitories. Student representives from each dorm attend the meetings and are responsible for relaying all information back to their dorm.” Salemite, Nov. 10,1978, Page 3 “Student and faculty committees are now defining their purposes and goals” Connie says, as she went on to explain this year’s ad justments. “Members will set up guidelines that will help the committees reach their goals.” Connie firmly states that, “SGA is interested in all areas of student life especially areas where some concern has been expressed'.’ She further points out that “the organization is willing to become involved with and help with such issues as the P.F. requirements and Founder’s Day”. Connie would also like to meet with the different campus publications and see hat SGA, as an organization, .an do to help provide for the publications’ betterment. Salem’s SGA president feels that this year’s student support has been great. She believes it is a great im provement over the past few years. “It’s a nice feeling to look out and see that all the seats in Hane.^ Auditorium are filled.” REMEMBER: ^THANKSGIVING BREA! STARTS WED., NOV. 22^ AT 12:15 P.M. TOG Happy Hour Every Night Open ^en Nights Weekly Disco Music Nightly \ Beach Music on Tuesdays I frmm OInnmn Given To Old TOO ^ Kmg Partims For Spodal College 'I 1622 S. Hawthorne Road Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103 (919) 765-2S92 Salem Students receive 10% discount during November, with ID. ■#*>#« SRlcHlltC deadline, staff meetings every Tuesday, 3:30 p.m. Salemite office (below Student Cent
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