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THE
MEREVITH
THE TWIG
NOVEMBER 21, 1974
TWIG
COLLEG-E
Office spot not set
There has been a great deal of confusion, which needs to be
removed, over the site for the construction of new offices for
continuing education and counseling. Many students are under
the impression that we have not been consulted in the process (rf
deciding the location for these offices, but investigation reveals
that such is not the case in this instance.
At the beginning of the year, feasibility studies were con
ducted to determine all areas on campus which might be utilized
for the expansion of facilities for counseling and continuing
education; they are severely cramped at present. As these are
student service, Cate Center was naturally focused up«i as the
most desirable location. The ping-pong room there was paid
special attention because it is the least used room large enou^ to
accomodate the officies.
Contrary to rumor, however, there has been no final decision
made to the effect that the ping-pong room in the union will be
taken over, nor has there been a lack (rf student input into the
proceedings thus far. The physical facilities committee met last
week to discuss the issue, with four or five students attending the
meeting. These included Jean Jackson, SGA president, and other
students representing Cate Center.
Another meeting has been scheduled, at which day and
continuing education students wUl be present, and according to
Joe Baker, even after fiiis meeting is held a final decision is not
yet likely.
In short, the investigation
into where to build the new
offices is in no way concluded.
and the administration has
asserted that it is very
solicitous of student (pinion
before settling matters.
Hopefully, events will prove
this assertion to be sincere.
G.R.
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Dear Editor,
Recently I have become
disenchanted with the course
our administrators have taken
in certain issues that I consider
to be of major student concern.
The statement in the 1974
CATALOGUE that students
“contribute to over policy
decisions” seems to have been
pushed aside, momentarily and
as a matter of circumstance, I
sincerely hope. I am referring
to the most recent issues con
cerning construction on cam
pus. I can acc^t the ex
planation that plans for Dr.
Thomas’ office on 1st Johnson
were somewhat unknown even
to her until minutes before
construction began. But the
more current discussion about
construction in the College
Center reached students by
rumor. Shortly thereafter,
several students were given one
day notice to meet with Mr.
Baker and the Facilities
Committee concerning the
construction. We must be ap
preciative, however, that no
final decisions have been made
and there is still time for some
strong student input. One
further example of “surprise
constructions” on campus is the
college’s new Information
Center (in the glassed-in office
in Cate Center). This will be to
assist the switchboard operator
in informing Raleighites and
others about campus events.
Certainly these changes
are for the betterment of the
college, and some probably
would gain a little or no ob
jection from the student body if
an announcement and ex
planation were made especially
through the stages of planning.
However, the recent practice by
our administration of doing and
then explaining tends to make
many students feel like ob
servers of our college activities
instead of participants.
I am suggesting that ad
ministrators who head Standing
Committees or are involved
with changes that will affect the
entire Meredith community
take the initiative to publicize
their plans. It should not be
responsibUity of the faculty or
student members of such
committees to inform their
fellows of action underway.
Without weekly convocations it
may be more difficult to keep
announcements current, THE
TWIG is the most lexical place
to circulate pertinent news. Leg
Board and Interdorm Board
meet weekly as representative
student groups always alloting
time for discussions and an
nouncements. I hope all groups
on campus wUl begin to make
use of these means in order to
convey messages and to create
a more informed and contented
community.
Patty Whisnant
Dear Editor,
Meredith is full of great
people! Thanks largely to a
diligent group of student
recruiters, the first campus-
sponsored blood drive was an
overwhelming success.
On Tuesday, November 12,
175 people presented them
selves as potential blood
donors, enduring all the ap
prehension and fear of the
unknown which accompanies
such a situation. Of this num
ber, 146 were able to donate
after careful medical
screening. This obviously ex
ceeded our goal of 125 donors, at
tinies leading to moderate
waiting lines.
To be honest, the response
was superb. Now that the first
hurdle is past, perhaps a
campus blood drive can get to
be a regular institution. A
special thanks is due the 90 first
time donors, and to Jane
Hartley, who coordinated the
effort at Meredith.
Those of you who donated
will never really know who
received your blood, but you
may rest assured that your
unselfish gift helped sustain life
for someone. On behalf of these
patients, and of the American
Red Cross, we thank you for
your support.
Sincerely,
David E. Rice
Director, Blood Pre^ram
Wake County Chapter
Dear Editor,
It was a pleasant sensation
to see student, faculty and
administration-plus some
unassociated with Meredith--
actually in line to do a service
for others unknown. The
bloodmobile turnout was great!
As students, often we earnestly
seek solutions to the problems
of society, only to become
smothered with “so much to
do” that we don’t take action on
our theories. I feel like college
offers as much in experiencing
various personal roles as it does
in academic learning. This role
of giving was a rewarding one
for most of these who gave
blood. I thank the dorm officers
and volunteer workers for their
help, and you, the donors for
giving and for caring.
Jane Hartley
To the Editor,
Meredith’s goal for the
United Fund for 1974 has been
more than lOO percent
achieved. Within the Meredith
“family” more individuals
contributed more money
($3,300) than ever before.
To the Astros, Phis, Fresh-
persons (!), Hall Proctors,
Faculty and Staff and everyone
involved, our sincerest thanks!
Bernie Cochran
Phyllis Garriss
Co-Chairpersons,
Meredith United Fund Cam
paign
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