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November 29,1995 4 Campus Extras Dean Cannon brings diversity to Meredith By Shannon Batts and Shadota Hargett When Dean of Students Sharon Cannon was hired last March, she was the first dean whose job description entailed coordinating resources for special populations on campus. Special populations includes a wide range of students. Two large segments of the Meredith community have especially been affected by Cannon’s presence. Cannon is the chairperson of the Disabilities Panel and is the main fa cilitator of activities such as Disabilities Awareness Day and the Disabilities Workshop. Another large part of her job is chairing the African American Advisory Committee. Can non is also involved in the Student Life Committee and the Diversity Task Force of the Coun cil for Campus Con cerns. Cannon believes that with a joint effort, changes for disabled students can be made on campus. These changes include the Disabilities Panel. It is an organization made up of faculty and students who are assisting Cannon with making disabled students’ lives easier. Some of the issues and ideas that the panel has discussed are large print maps with accessible entrances iden tified, policies regarding documenta tion for learning disabilities and tours for incoming disabled students. Cannon feels that the Meredith community must become more sensi tive to the special needs of disabled students. The more consideration given to the student with a disability, the more awareness is given to mak ing positive changes on campus. Disabilities Awareness Day, which is scheduled for the middle of January, and the workshop for disabled stu dents are two projects in the works that will bring various disabilities full circle, in hopes of making a positive impact on campus. “1 think it’s important for everyone on campus to become aware and in volved in these issues,” said Cannon. Cannon is also involved in promot ing social awareness on campus. She feels it is very important that any cam pus be inclusive to its many di verse groups. Minority populations of all types have been steadily growing at our school, and it is necessary to in clude a variety of backgrounds and cultures in campus organi zations and ac tivities, said Can non. Cannon’s in volvement in such a variety of campus groups has stimulated dialogue be tween once separate campus organiza tions. These new channels of commu nication will help all of us understand diversity and can open the door for awareness. It is important for minority stu dents to know how to utilize resources and voice their concerns. “1 have occa sionally encountered people who don’t want to talk about issues, because they think talking about them makes things worse or causes tension, and 1 believe that communication is the key,” said Cannon. Cannon has promoted a more posi tive climate for social awareness since her arrival here. “I think it’s very im portant for everyone on campus to become aware of these issues. We all need to be educated, “ said Cannon. Dean Sharon Cannon Rings: Continued from page 1 their rings on for the first time as a class. A slide show featuring memories from the balloon arch of the freshman year through Cornhuskin’ ’95 was prepared by Cindy Thornton. It was enjoyed by all with oohs and ahhs. Following the slide show the juniors’ lil’ sis’s surprised them with a touching serenade. After this juniors and freshman alike enjoyed the delicious cake provided so thoughtfully by the lil’ sister class. Afterwards many lingered to collect mementos and pose for snapshots with friends. The experience that was so long awaited had passed and now the juniors anticipation moved towards graduation. Referendum results contd. Question #2: Are you in favor of proposing that the current male visitation policy be changed to 12 hours of male visitation on every Saturday and 7 hours of male visitation on every Sunday? Question #1 Question #2 Yes No Yes No % of Total Votes 92% 8% 86% 14% % Resident Votes 93% 7% 86% 14% % Commuter Votes 88% 12% 82% 18% % Freshman Votes 95% 5% 88% 12% % Sophomore Votes 95% 5% 90% 10% % Junior Votes 87% 13% 83% 17% % Senior Votes 88% 12% 76% 23% (uneven due to no response) % of Student Body 35% 3% 32% 5% (Undeq;niduate degree students) %of all Residents 56% 4% 52% 9% Wanted!!! Individuals, Student Organizations to Promote SPRING BREAK Earn MONEY and FREE TRI1>S CALLINTER-CAxMPUS PROGRAMS http:y7wwwJqpt,com sis 1-800*3276013 Attention Meredith Students: Hove you heard about the network services (E-mail and Internet) available on campus? If you are registered for 3 or more credits please call 829-2363 and register for your network training class. Classes offered by the office of Technology Services.
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