The Caroliiva Joerival
- Student Publication Of The University Of North Carolina At Charlotte -
Vol. 5
Suspension
Rate Drops
By Mike McCulley
Contrary to rumors circulating around campus, last semester's
casualty figures (academic suspensions) were lower than for the same
semester in 1968. Figures show that 117 students received suspension
notices for the fall term 1969, with 25 re-instatements, as compared
with 126 in 1968 for the same period, with 28 students being
re-instated.
The onus for watching that all-important quality point ratio is solely
levied on the individual student.
Dr. W. Hugh McEniry, Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs,
commented on the academic suspension situation with a sense of
concern. "The ratio (quality point) looks small in the catalogue when it
increases with the hours earned, but in fact it becomes much more
difficult to effect," he stated. He put particular emphasis on the ratio
increase from 1.3 (30-59 hours) to 1.6 (60-89 hours), indicating more B
grades would be necessary to effectively increase the ratio to 1.6 as
required.
Regardless of the increase in ratio being sought, as more hours are
earned at the University, the difficulty in reaching the ratio is felt. Dr.
McEniry explained that students must monitor their ratio regularly, and
when problems appear, the student should seek aid from his faculty
advisor or major department, or both. Also, the Counseling Center can
be a source of advice when these problems arise.
"Academic probation as such," Dr. McEniry stated, "does not exist
at UNCC." Letters are sent from the Records Office to students who
fail to meet ratio standards at the end of a term and procedures for
re-admission are explained in the letter.
Several alternatives are available to those suspended, including
attending a junior college, correspondence courses from UNC branches
and summer session attendance for those who wish to continue their
education uninterrupted. Dr. McEniry indicated that the first
suspension of a student was limited to his not being allowed to
continue at UNCC for one semester. A second academic suspension,
however, was much harder to alleviate and "real reason" must be shown
by a twicersuspended student in order for him to continue at UNCC.
Those suspended, as mentioned, can be re-instated in a form of
"appeal" without waiting the one semester. Students who fell
circumstances pertinent to their suspension should be heard are asked
to appear before the Advisory Admissions Committee, where a majority
of suspension matters end, either with re-instatment or the upholding
of the suspension. If student satisfaction is not obtained from the
Committee, Dr. McEniry indicated he hears a minority of students also.
A review of quality point ratio requirements at other UNC branches
revealed them to be much the same as UNCC. However, most other
branches have some type of probationary period under various names.
Dr. McEniry commented that, "the Advisory Admissions Committee is
discussing this matter of probation for use at UNCC, but no decisions
have yet been reached."
When you consider that UNCC's enrollment increased by 30% at the
same time its suspensions dropped, the effective academic performance
of the UNCC population is outstanding. However, the addition of a
probation period as being considered would evidently reduce the
number of suspensions ever futher.
Forum Searches For
Wednesday February 25.1970
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Emporium To Be Here
For Coffee House
By Marcia Walker
After a noticeable absence, the Green
Garter Coffee House is back. The Green
Garter committees will convert the cold
tomb-like atmosphere of the Parquet
Room into a relaxing, candle-lit coffee
house.
The proposed double feature is
scheduled for February 27 and 28 (Fri.
and Sat.) at 8:30 p.m. in the Parquet
Room with the EMPORIUM as
entertainment. Admission will be $1.00.
The EMPORIUM, a local talent,
consists of five students from Davidson
College. Their performances reflect a
wide variety of musical interest. This will
be evident in their repertoire which
includes elements of bluegrass, traditional
folk music, the more lyrical folk sound,
and contemporary hard-driving folk rock.
A brief look at the individual members
of the EMPORIUM emphasizes their
diversity.
Bruce Wolff, a Georgian, plays the
banjo, the guitar, and is well-known for
his famous "grump" vocals. Bruce brings
the bluegrass element into the music of
the group.
George Sproul, a Virginian, does the
bulk of the vocal lead work and plaV^
guitar. As possessor of "one of t*’®
world's longest chins," George represents
the lyrical folk tradition.
Charles Page, a Tar Heel, who heart
"one of the world's greatest moustaches,
does vocal work, plays the rhythi"
instruments, and occasionally plays the
guitar.
John Cronin, a native of Maryland,
an accomplished musician of all the
modes that EMPORIUM employs. Jo*’’’
concentrates on electric and acoustic
guitar.
Tom Henderson, another Tar H^'
from the tiny rural town of Cleveland is-
ironically enough, the strongest supportij
of the rock elements in EMPORIUM'S
music. Tom plays electric bass
occasionally the guitar and tamborine.
The EMPORIUM.... be sure ^nd^
tend because past audiences have ag/reeo
that the easy informality they display o”
stage makes the concert and coffee hou^
atmosphere most entertaining an>
exciting.
By Marlene Whitley
Urban Identity
UNCC will present its fifth annual
University Forum March 2-4, on the topic
it began with in 1966-urban affairs.
Speaking on "Search for Urban
Identity" will be Mayor C. Beverly Briley,
Mr. Grady Clay, and Mr, Dwayne E.
Walls.
Mr. Briley, Mayor of the Metropolitan
Government in Nashville and Davidson
County, Tennessee, attended Vanderbilt
University and earned his law degree from
Cumberland University.
A recent appointee to the 26-member
Advisory Commission on
Intergovernmental Relations by President
Nixon, Mayor Briley will speak
Wednesday, March 4 at 11:30.
Because of the current movement
toward a consolidation of Charlotte and
Mecklenburg County, Mayor Briley's
topic will be "Consolidation:
Modernization and Rejuvenation."
Mr. Clay, a consulting editor
specializing in environmental and urban
development, was a member of the
President's Task Force on Suburban
Problems in 1967-68.
Founder of the Urban Writer's Society,
Mr. Clay also served on the Advisory
Committee on Urban Development to
Secretary Robert Weaver in 1966-68.
Concentrating on "New Urban
Identities for the Seventies", Mr. Clay
will speak Tuesday, March 3 at 8:00 p.m.
Mr. Walls will lecture Monday, March 2
at 9:30 a.m. on "Rural to Urban
Migration: Seeking the Better Life."
Currently on leave from THE
CHARLOTTE OBSERVER to write a
book on that subject, Mr. Walls is a
recipient of the Mass Media Award from
the National Conference of Christians and
Jews.
Mr. Walls is a research associate in the
Division of Social and Behavorial Sciences
at UNCC. He holds a fellowship from the
American Political Science Association
for the research and writing of his book.
Chancellor D. W. Colvard is honorary
chairman of the University Forum
Council, which presents the Forum. Mrs.
Edyth Winningham, professor emeritus at
UNCC, is chairman.
The Council is composed of students,
faculty, administrators, and citizens of
the community.
THE HONORABLE BEVERLY BRILEY, MAYOR OF NASHVILLE AND ON^
OF THE SPEAKERS FOR THE FIFTH ANNUAL UNIVERSITY FORUM.