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istrative assistant to Dr. Reid; and Ms. Gloria Blue, Assistant to the Dean
of the University College.
Dr. Reid said the arrangement will enable NCCU to enhance and
develop its extension programs and will provide sources of funding for
faculty development at NCCU.
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List of Scholarly Writings Compiled
Schools Signs Contract With IBM
North Carolina Central University and IBM have signed a contract
through which NCCU offers seven cdllege-level Continuing Education
:ourses in Computer Science to IBM ciriployees in the Research Tiiangle
>ark.
Dr. George W. Reid, Dean of NCCU’s University College, said the
;152,678 conu-act represents a new relationship between NCCU and IBM.
The courses started February 11. Two were taught from February 11 to
March 9, and a second cycle of three additional courses begtm Monday,
March 12, and ends April 11. One of the two courses taught in the first
cycle was to begin again Monday, March 19.
Thirty-nine IBM employees are involved in the courses. All have had
hands-on experience with computers, but none have academic degrees in
computer science. The NCCU courses can be applied toward baccalaure
ate degrees in computer science from NCCU.
Dr. Reid, who supervises continuing education and extension offerings
Dean of NCCU’s University College, said IBM employed consultants to
design a state-of-the-art computer science program for IBM employees.
VICCU was then selected to provide the ara-Semic curriculum, with the
consultant-designed program mapped and matened to NCCU’s Computer
Science program in .’he Department of Mathematics and Computer Sci
ence. Seven NCCU courses were found to cover the competencies recom
mended by the IBM consultants.
The courses are considered advanced level courses in NCCU’s Com
puter Science program. One is classified as a mathematics course —
liscrete Structures — and the other six are Computer Science courses.
The IBM employees have been given study leave until July 15. They
are in class five days a week, from 8:30 a. m. to 4:30 p. m., at IBM.
Becau.se they take the courses during their hours of employment and
with longer class periods, and because they have practical experience with
omputers, the IBM employees will complete the courses within a shorter
criod than would NCCU’s regulai' students.
The final cycle of courses for the 39 IBM employees will begin April
3. A similar cycle will be repeated during the summer, for members of
lie group who have not been able to complete all of the courses.
After they complete the 21 semester hours of the IBM program, tlie IBM
employees will have the option of seeking degree credit with admission to
NCCU. If they choose that option, their previous academic studies, if any,
will be considered for transfer credit toward NCCU’s bachelor of science
degree in computer science.
NCCU provides the faculty for the program, but for the first round of
courses has employed adjunct or visiting faculty members from other
institutions. Dr. Reid said.
Dr. Reid said IBM, the NCCU Department of Mathematics and Com
puter Science, and the university have agreed to continue their relationship
with other programs for IBM employees. The initial progra.m will be
evaluated in July to determine plans for continuing offerings and for
modification of the program.
Representing IBM in me program planning were Ms. Paula Berryann,
manager of technical education; L. A. Jordan, manager of site education;
and Richard Stroup, coordinator of the University-Level Computer Sci
ence program.
NCCU personnel involved, in addition to Dr. Reid, were Dr. Mattie
Moss, acting chairman of Mathematics and Computer Science; Dr. M. L.
Burnim, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs; Ms. Denise Daye, admir-
North Cai:olina Central University has prepared a third edition of its
Report on Faculty Publicatior.s and Research, listing scholarly writings
and activities by NCCU teachers.
Dr. Mary M. Townes, Dean of Graduate Studies, compiled the report,
which covers activities of faculty members during the 1988-89 academic
year. Also listed are activities which were not reported in time for the
previous editions.
In his preface to the report. Dr, Mickey L. Burnim, Vice Chancellor for
Academic Affairs, said it is a “reminder of the continuing legacy of faculty
scholarship and creativity that has marked North Carolina Cenmal Univer
sity for much of its eighty-year history.... It also constitutes a reaffirmation
of our belief that effective teaching is enhanced by research and scholarly
creativity." ’
Dr. Burnim thanked Chancellor T. R. Richmond for his support of
university research activities, and expressed his gratitude to Dr Townes
for her compilation of the report.
The 1989 edition lists eight faculty members as authors or co-authors of
books and monographs since the 1988 report was compiled.
Twenty-four faculty members are listed as authors or co-authors of
reports and reviews published in scholarly journals. A total of 72 reports
and reviews are listed.
Ten faculty members are listed as holders of 17 research grants totaling
$916,838. (Several of the research grants are for periods of more than one
year.) The grants ranged in size from a $364 grant from NCCU’s own
Faculty Research Committee to a $295,000 grant (for a three-year period)
from the National Science Foundation.
Six faculty members listed editorships and editorial consulting appoint
ments to scholarly journals and publishing firms.
The report also lists creative activities in the visual arts and poetry bv
four faculty members.
Also listed are consultancies, board memberships, and other profes
sional activities by faculty mem.bers,
A total of 37 NCCU faculty members reported research and creative
activities to Dr. Townes. In 1988-89, NCCU employed a total of 238 full
time faculty members, of whom 195 hold the rank of professor, associate
prolessor or assistant professor. A doctorate or other terminal degree is
generally required for appointment to those ranks.
In his preface to the report. Vice Chancellor Burnim said, “....We intend
to also continue the strengthening of our university infrastructure for the
support of research and scholarly productivity.” He said those efforts
would include seeking funds for research support and travel, and efforts “to
minimize ‘red tape’’’ associated with research activity.
Represented in the report are all five of NCCU’s degree-recommending
Schoo s: The College of Arts and Sciences, the School of Business, the
School of Education, the School of Law, and the School of Library and
Inlormation Sciences.
Departments of the College of Arts and Sciences which are represented
m the 1989 report of research activities are the Departments of Art
Biology, Chemistry, English, Geography, Mathematics and Computer
Science, Modem Foreign Languages, Nursing, Political Science, Psychol
ogy, and Sociology.
The NCCU faculty member with the most publications to his credit in
the volume is Dr. Hooshang Kuklan of the School of Business. He
published one book in 1989, and was co-editor of another in 1988. Dr
Kuklan listed four 1988 articles and one 1989 article.
Also listed for Dr. Kuklan were two books and 23 articles which were
produced before 1988 but had not been reported previously. (Eight of the
articles were published in Iran before 1978.)
Dr. Kuklan’s most recent book.is Profitable Management of Organiza
tional Crises, published by the Simon & Schuster Division of Prentice Hall
in 1989.
Students from Durham, Creedmoor and Fayetteville received prizes for
essays on insurance careers during NCCU’s recent Insurance Day Seminar,
sponsored by the NCCU School of Business with support from the North
Carolina Insurance Foundation.
First prize for an essay on careers in sales and marketing went to
Herman Graham, Jr., 25 Logger Court, Durham, a special student in the
School.
Mrs. Lorraine M. Karmonocky of Route 3, Creedmoor, received second
prize for her essay on the career of an actuary. She is a senior business
administration major with a minor in business education.
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tween June 13 and Sept. 11 this
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in the finest accommodations
where friends are made fast be
cause of the sharing of such an
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ages and physical abilities. People
as young as 8 and as old as 85 have
been in the mountains heli-hiking
with Tauck. However, heli-ex
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people are placed in groups with
people of similar ability to get
through the mountain terrain.
To get you through the woods, a
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Tauck. These people are conscious
of safety and enjoyment and
readily answer any questions.
Because there’s so much to do,
packing will be tricky. Clothing
should range from jacket and tie
and appropriate dresses for some
hotels to slacks and jeans in the
mountain lodges. Jeans and slacks
are standard; comfortable walking
shoes a must. You also should
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and rain gear, as well as a small
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The price for five days, per per
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information, contact your travel
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you decide this trip’s for you!
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MARCH 23 (Friday), 9 a. m. to 5 p. m.. Art Show, “Black Women Artists
— North Carolina Connections,’’ NCCU Art Museum. For informa
tion, 560-6211.
MARCH 24 (Saturday), 9 p. m. to 1 a. m. Saturday, Drug Awareness Week
Dance. V-'alker Fiiysical Education Complex.
MARCH 25 (Sunday), 2 to 4 p. m.. Art Show, “Black Women Artists —
North Carolina Connections,” NCCU Art Museum. For information,
560-6211.
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MARCH 25 (Sunday), 4 p. m.. Senior Recital, Eddie Byrdsong, tenor,
Reginald Caldwell, guitar. Music Building Auditorium. Admission
free.
MARCH 26-29 (Monday-Thursday), Fall Semester and Summer School
preregistration for rising sophomores and graduate students.
MARCH 26 (Monday), 7 p. m.. Public Forum, “Speak Out ’90 — Unifi
cation of the African-American Family,” sponsored by Gamma Beta
Chapter, Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Alfonso Elder Student Union
Lounge.
MARCH 27 (Tuesday), 7 to 9 p. m., first session. Continuing Education
Seminar, “Investment and Financial Planning Strategies,” 201 Ed
monds (Classroom) Building, Sessions each Tuesday evening until
April 17. For registration information, call University College, 560-
6324.
MARCH 27-30 (Tuesday to Friday), 9 a. m. to 5 p. m.. Art Show, “Black
Women Artists — North Carolina Connections,” NCCU.Art Mu
seum. Extended hours to 9 p. m. on Thursdays. For information, 560-
6211.
MARCH 28 (Wednesday), 7 p. m.. Miss Black and Gold Pageant,
Gamma Beta chapter. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, B. N. Duke .Audito
rium. Advance tickets at SGA office, Alfonso Elder Student Union,
MARCH 29 (Friday), 8 p. m., All-Greek Step Competition, sponsored by
Gamma Beta chapter. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Advance tickets at
SGA office, Alfonso Elder Student Union.
MARCH 30 (Saturday), 2 a. m. to 6 a. m.. Jam, The Palace, sponsored by
Gamma Beta chapter. Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Tickets sold in
advance at SGA Office, Alfonso Elder Student Union.
APRIL 1 (Sunday), 2 to 4 p. m.. Art Show, “Black Women Artists —
North (Carolina Connections,” NCCU Art Museum. For information,
560-6211.
APRIL 1 (Sunday), 4 p. m.. Senior Recital, Angelique Bullard, soprano,
Duane Montgomery, bass guitar. Music Building Auditorium. Admis
sion free.
APRIL 1 (Sunday), 5 p. m.. Honors Banquet for Howard Clement, Regi
nald K. Smith, Robert P. Smith, sponsored by Gamma Beta Chapter,
Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity. Alfonso Elder Student Union. Tickets sold
in advance at SGA office, Alfonso Elder Student Union,
APRIL 2-5 (Monday-Thursday), Fall Semester and Summer School
preregistration for all students.
APRIL 3-6 (Tuesday to Friday), 9 a. m. to 5 p. m„ Art Show. “Black
Women Artists — North Carolina Connections," NCCU Art Mu
seum. Extended hours to 9 p. m. on Thursdays. For information, 560-
6211,
APRIL 4 (Wednesday), 8:15 p. m,. Paint a Pretty Picture original musi
cal, Dramatic Art Department, University Theatre, Farrison-Newton
Communications Building. Tickets available at NCCU Ticket Office,
R. L. McDougald Gymnasium, 10 a. m. - 6 p, m., Monday through
Friday. Call 56C-5170 for ticket information.
APRIL 5 (Thursday), 8:15 p. m.. Paint a Pretty Picture, original musical.
Dramatic Art Department, University Theatre, Farrison-Newton Com
munications Building. Tickets available at NCCU Ticket Office, R. L.
McDougald Gymnasium, 10 a. m. - 6 p. m„ Monday through Friday.
Call 560-5170 for ticket information.
APRIL 6 (Friday), 11 a. m., Honors Convocation, R. L. McDougald
Gymnasium. Speaker Harvey B. Gantt.
APRIL 6-8 (Friday-Sunday), Parents Weekend.
APRIL 6 (Friday), 8:15 p. m.. Paint a Pretty Picture, original musical.
Dramatic Art Department, University Theatre, Farrison-Newton Com
munications Building. Tickets available at NCCU Ticket Office, R. L.
McDougald Gymnasium, 10 a. m. - 6 p. m.. Monday through Friday.
Call 560-5170 for ticket information.
APRIL 7 (Saturday), Sixth Charlemae Hill Rollins Colloquium, “Search,
ing for Self: The Black Experience in Children’s Literature,”
sponsored by NCCU School of Li'-rary and Information Sciences. For
information, 560-6485.
APRIL 7 (Saturday), 3:15 p. m.. Paint a Pretty Picture, original musical.
Dramatic Art Department, University Theatre, Farrison-Newton Com
munications Building. Tickets available at NCCU Ticket Office. R. L.
McDougald Gymnasium, 10 a. m. - 6 p. m., Monday through Friday.
Call 560-5170 for ticket information.
APRIL 8 (Sunday). 2 to 4 p. m.. Last Day, Art Show, “Black Women
Artists — North Carolina Connections," NCCU Art Museum. For
information, 560-6211.
APRIL 8 (Sunday), 3:15 p. m.. Paint a Pretty Picture., original musical.
Dramatic Art Department, University Theatre, Farrison-Newton Com
munications Building. Tickets available at NCCU Ticket Office. R. L.
McDougald Gymnasium, 10 a. m. - 6 p. m., Monday through Friday.
Call 560-5170 for ticket information.
APRIL 8 (Sunday), 4 p. m.. Senior Recital, Anita Anglin, piano, Charles
Hyman, baritone. Music Building Auditorium. Admission free.
APRIL 13 (Friday), Good Friday Holiday. No Classes.
APRIL 13 - APRIL 15 (Friday-Sunday), NCCU Athletic Hall of Fame
Weekend.
APRIL 14 (Saturday), 7 p. m., NCCU Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet, W.
G. Pearson Cafeteria.
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