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Western Carolinian 1977 Special Fall Edition

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  • 1977 SPECIAL FALL EDITION/THE WESTERN CAROLINIANAPAGE 9 Moore Hall to house Nursing A $744.(Kill project to renvoate the first and second floors of Moore dorm began July 11. Moore is destined to become the Inline home of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences. According to J. W. Culp, director ol the physical plant. Moore must undergo drastic changes to bring it up to standards for academic classrooms and laboratories, Culp said, "the work involves rebuilding the heating system, upgrading lighting, installing new floors and ceilings, major window repair, new doors, and considerable work in plumbing and electrical aspects of the building." Also. Culp said the roof would require major repairs, and structural repair and steam cleaning of the exterior brick would be necessary. Culp said rebuilding of the existing heating system will involve converting the present steam heat system to circulating hot water, thermostatically controlled. "Suspended ceilings will provide better lighting, control over noise, and more control over heating and cooling of the building," said Culp. The project inlcudes plans for free movement and access for handicapped people. Ramps will lead into Unbuilding and an elev ator will be installed. There is a very comfortable, but delapidated parlor in the central area of the first floor of Moore. According the Culp. this area will be preserved for its intended use as a sitting area. The parlor is looked upon as being a "transitional area from the old, traditional architecture on the outside to new, modern interior design." Culp said lour contracters are involved in the renovation: Mountain Builders, the general contracter, from Waynesville; Plemmon's Plumbing and Heating, also from Waynesville; Overcash Electric Co. from Mooresville, N.C.: Bolton Corporation from Raleigh. N.C, also for electrical contracting. The contract specifies the work musl be completed in 270 davs, so Moore should be ready to hold classes : around next April. Construction continues... Roundup to ease frosh barriers i the dean) C figure to brand n< Sometimes a professor (i be an awesome—and aw freshmen. And believe it or not. the shoe sometimes can be on the other foot. Two members of WCU's Counseling, Advisement, and Placement (CAP) Center. Susie Ray and Diane Wood, have found a way to help break down the barrier of formality between students, faculty members, and adni listra Thev call it the Western Roundup. The roundup, slated for September 17-18 at Green Cove Camp, a mountain retreat near Tuxedo, will bring together 75 randomly selected freshmen, student leaders, faculty members, and WCU administrators. "We want the students to see the faculty as real people so that the students will feel they are ' approachable when they have problems," Mrs. Ray, assistant placement coordinator, said. lhat's why the students will be doing the leading and much of the talking while faculty members will take on the role of follower The roundup will be a collection of group discussions recreation (it wouldn't be a roundup without a Saturday night square dance), and just plain bull sessions. Discussion will center on four topics—college life expectations, conflict resolving, adjustment to college life, and academic pressures. Groups will tackle three of the areas Saturday and one Sunday before returning to One Saturday before the roundup will be spent training the student leaders, Ms. Wood said. She said they will get tips on leading group discussions and handling the responsibilities of a camp cabin counselor. The number of students, less than six per cent of the incoming freshman class, is relatively small, but the duo hopes that what the students gain from the experience will "mushroom" to other WCU students. "Nol only do we waul the students to be able to break down the barrier of classroom formality," Mrs. Ray said, "we want them to get more than just a degree from their university experience." The steering committee which helped plan the roundup includes Mrs. Ray, Diane Wood, and Dr. Marilyn Jody, all of the CAP Center; Cheryl Higham, Cap and Gown; Charl.i Rivers. Organization of Ebony .Students; Gary Brown. Student Government Association; Cathy Moore, orientation leaders; Anne Lindsay. UCB; Linda Reid, Native American Association; the Reverend George Weekly, Wesley Foundation; Joe Creech, director of academic services; Dr. Doug Davis, assistant vice chancellor for student development; Bill Haywood, assistant professor of health and physical education; Dr. Curtis Wood, associate professor of history; Mrs. Carol Wood; Dr. James Horton, professor of biology; Mrs. Jane Horton; Jennie L. Hunter, acting associate dean. School of Busienss; and Dr. Clifford Lovin, director of the advanced institutional development program. HAROLD'S SUPERMARKET IN SY1VA Wishes to Welcome the Faculty and Students Back to WCU 342 WEST MAIN STREET, SYLVA Moore renovation . . .a $774,000 project MOUNTAINEER CHEVROLET SUNSHINE, MOUNTAIN 11 A-MIII St. 586-2211 COMPLETE FABRIC AND SEWING NEEDS PRE-OWNED MERCHANDISE CLEAN PRE-OWNED CLOTHES. FURNITURE, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS Full Locksmith Service Available . - vtf-wvv*«tii»*»iv*-. >
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