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PAGE 2 WESTERN CAROLINIAN JANUARY 23, 1986 $123,000 Grant to Communications Disorders Program mrr-Western Carolina University's program in ^i^mnU^catlon dlsorders has received a three-year Frinn ♦ grant from the US' Department of tuucation to tram graduate students in speech- ^nguage pathology for work in Western North Carolina public schools. Pr=,HThf pr0)ect is designed to augment WCU's Kraauate program in communication disorders, oring speech-language treatment to more rural cniaren, assist speech pathologists now working in vvrxiL, and attract future professionals to ]obs in the. i "gi on. <;tuHThf grant Provides stipends to WCU graduate students in communication disorders. It also provides equipment for the WCU Speech and nearing Center in Cullowhee and clinics in Bryson uty and Waynesville. The graduate students work under supervision with preschool and school-age children in clinics, health departments, preschool programs and public schools. Students in the program fall semester were Pat Bartholomew of Sylva, Eunice Brown of Waynesville, Cynthia Gouge of Mars Hill David Barker of Leicester, Lisa Edwards of Weavervilie and Jim White of Goldsboro. Michael Smith, director of WCU's Speech and Hearing Center, and David Shapiro, assistant professor in the communication disorders program, are co—directors of the project. "Although much of the training focuses on preschoolers, it is designed to help future speech- language pathologists work efficiently with kindergarteners through sixth-graders," Smith said. "The objective is to treat the wide range of communication disorders found in the public schools." An additional 55 speech-language specialists will be needed over the next two years in the three westernmost educational districts of the state, according to Speech and Hearing Center and Western Regional Education Center data. Of those, 12 will be needed in the six western counties of the Eighth Educational District. Also, an estimated 600 children in those six counties will need treatment for communication disorders. "There are too few speech-language specialists in the schools, because there aren't enough trained people to take the jobs available," Smith said. Many children with speech-language disorders go unidentified too long, and many who are in treatment programs are underserved, he said. "They are treated in group sessions instead of individual sessions or they are not treated frequently enough," he said. "But the clinicians working in the schools have very heavy caseloads." The region is difficult to serve because it is rural and mountainous, Shapiro said, and its people. including Cherokee Indians and blacks, have varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds. If these differences aren't appreciated and considered objectively, they could be perceived as deficiencies, and improper treatment could result "We are trying to recruit qualified graduate students who know the region and are interested in it We'll encourage them to look for permanent jobs here when they graduate," Shapiro said. The project involves a Program Advisory Committee composed of public school and non- school practitioners who will help determine the region's needs and what WCU's training program might do to better meet the region's needs. "Our goal is to build a program that has as its primary strength the appropriate training of specialists who are committed to serving in public school settings, especially in rural areas," Smith said. Hickey Named Dean Anthony Andrew Hickey of George Mason University, has been named dean of Research and Graduate Studies at Western Carolina University. He succeeds S. Aaron Hyatt, dean of the WCU Graduate School since 1975, whobecame president of Macon (Ga.) Junior College last spring. Hickey was appointed dean by WCU Chancellor Myron L. Coulter. "We are very please that Dr. Hickey will be coming to Western Carolina University. He comes from a fine institution and brings a strong background in research and graduate work to our deanship," Coulter said. H ic key, 37, has been associate dean of the Graduate School at George Mason in Fairfax, Va., since 1982, and a member of the sociology faculty there since 1975. George Mason is a member of the state university system of Virginia and has an enrollment of about 17.000. He served as acting chair of the department of sociology at George Mason in 1976-77, and was a visiting professor at Padago- gische Hochschule, Hannover, Germany, during the summer of 1978. Prior to joining the George Mason faculty, Hickey was a research associate at the Institute on Man and Science at Rensselaerville, NY. Hickey earned three degrees from Cornell University. He holds the bachelor of science degree in rural sociology, the master of science degree in developmental sociology, and his Ph.D. in developmental sociology from Cornell. Hewasawardeda Smith-Lever Fellowship at Cornell and is a Danforth Associate. He is the author of "Statistical Techniques for Social Research," and is coauthor with his wife, Jo Ann S. Hickey, of "Workbook for Statistical Techniques for Social Research." Both books are to be released by Random House this year. Hickey has written more than 40 articles, papers, technical reports, and book reviews. He has been involved in several major research projects, including studies of rural local government, American missionaries in Africa, shoplifters, rural elderly, and hidden poverty. His professional services have included work with the National Institute for Alcohol and Alcohol Abuse,the National Science Foundation, the National Policy on Women and Aging, and the National Endowment for the Humanities. Hickey's research interests are in Third World development, political and social development of rural areas, inequality and social policy,, and methodological and computer application to social research. Return of the Bloodmobile The American Red Cross Bloodmobile will return to the Western Carolina University campus from noon until 5 p.m. each day on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, January 28,29 and 30,at the University Center. The goal for the three-day visit is 450 blood donors. Blood inventories at Red Cross have been extremely low since the holidays. Red Cross is counting on the students, faculty and staff at WCU to help them meet patient needs in the local hospitals. Western has historically been the region's largest contributer to the Bloodmobile effort. Now that the need is greatest and the supply is lowest each member of the WCU family is being asked, once again, to support the Bloodmobile by giving blood and reminding someone else to donate. Nationally, blood collections are down. This year is no exception. Red Cross representative Harriet Winter said that there is a great need for blood in our local region. This need should be taken seriously. It is important to know that many donors are concerned that giving blood can be dangerous. Giving blood is safe; you cannot get AIDS by giving blood. Red Cross uses disposable, sterile needles to draw the blood. You are encouraged to start 1986 by helping your community and possibly a friend in need, by giving blood January 28, 29 or 30. You'll be glad you gave...and you'll feel good about yourself. Excel Program Seeks Volunteers N.C. Greek Leaders to Meet in Raleigh Desperately Seeking Student Volunteers and WSI's. The Excel (exercise class for elders) program will begin its spring session on Janurary 25, 1986. The excel program meetson Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m. in the dance studio of the Reid Gym. The senior members of excel are ready to begin another session of warm-ups, activities and varied programming. Now the program, recently taken under the wing of the Health, Phvsical Education and Therapeutic Recreation Department of WCU needsstudent volunteers to enhance its meetings Volunteering for excel allows students to add new dimensions to their educational background. In addition to learning how to interact with other people, a volunteer gains personal growth and a recommendation to help them in the future job market. Students volunteer three hours on Saturdays (except on University Holidays). Many teachers also offer credit for volunteering. Students are encouraged to ask their instructors if they could benefit academically as well as personally from this experience. If you are interested in becoming a water safety i nstructor for one hour on Saturday, or volunteering as an activity helper, please contact Samantha (Sam) Karl at 227-4947. Sorority and fraternity leaders from across the state will gather at North Carolina State University's McKimmon Center Feb. 9 for the annual NCSU Greek Leadership Workship. About 300 members of Greek organizations from North Carolina, South Carolina and Virgina are expected to attend the day-long event, being held at NCSU for the seventh year. Peter Lance, reporter for 'ABC's World News Tonight" and "20/20," will be keynote speaker during lunch. Lance, winner of five news Emmy awards and other journalism awards, will talk about striving for excellence, through hard work and realistic goals. Other speakers will include university administrators and national Greek system leaders. They will lead presentations designed to give workshop participants opportunities for discussion and interaction. The speakers are: Charles R. Barnes, directorof boosterclubs at Florida State University. An authority on Fraternity rush, Barnes has served as a Pi Kappa Alpha national rush director and has designed a recruiting program used by the fraternity's collegiate chapters. Dr.Tricia Barber, grand vice president for extension, Alpha Gamma Delta. Barber, North Carolina's area adviser to the National Panhellenic Conference, will discuss Panhellenic rush, chapter support for the conference and relations between Panhellenic chapters. Durward W. Owen, executive director of Pi Kappa Fraternity. Owen, who has served more than 27 years in the fraternity's national headquarters, has been outspoken on issues such as hazing and alcohol abuse. He will focus on male-female relationships and potential problems between fraternity members and Little Sisters. Dr. Edward M. King, director of residential life and the student judicial system at Bradley University, Peoria, III. King is a Sigma Chi Fraternity member and adviser to more than 30 Greek chapters at Bradley. His presentation, "Values and Ritual in Greek Life,"will explore fundamental relationships between people and the correct use of ritual in a chapter. Registration deadline for the workshop is Feb.4. for more information contact Andrew W.Smith, NCSU Department of Student Development, 214 Harris Hall, Box 7314, Raleigh, NC, 27695-7314 or call (919)737-2441. Nursing Honor Society Inducts New Members Q^Jt 352 EAST MAIN, SYLVA 586-6550 I 586-8612 — When you're looking for something special to convey your sentiments. . . •kOriginal floral designs by experienced professionals, in fresh or silk * balloons, plush toys, unique gifts •kfull greenhouse selection + 100% satisfaction guaranteed -kdaily delivery leaders in originality . . The Eta Psi chapter of Sigma Theta Tau nursing honor society at Western Carolina University recently inducted 36 members from Western North Carolina, and eight nurses transferred their memberships from other chapters. The new members are: Colette G. Apple, Donna G. Bradley, Myrtle W. Braswell, Elaine F. Brown, Jane B. Brown, Jennifer L. Burts, Verginia W. Cain, Elizabeth H. Caruso, Mary V, Cox, Stephanie R. Duea, Avis W. Finley, G. Sue Fortag, JoAnne C. Holderman, Cynthia T. Lange, Sharon L. Lovingood, Kathy J. Mangum, Margaret C. McKinnish, Pamela C. Miller, Sandra H. Pitman, Elizabeth N. Plemmons, David W. Price, Jean M. Ritchie, Geraldine H. Roberts, Alta B. Rogers, Pamela A. Spach, Evelynn H. Stamey, Kimberly A. Thomas, Beatrice P. Trapnell, Gordon A. Walsh, Robin L. Webster and Mary E. Welch. Those who transferred their+nemberships from other chapters are: Barbara J. Bennett, Susan H. Brandt, Ellen Ferguson, Kristine Gi I let, Mary K. Hampton, Caroline H. Kerr, Ellen C. Magnifico and Wanda E. Wolfe. Elizabeth K. Guthrie of Asheville received the Student Leadership Award, and Vivian Dietz of the WCU nursing faculty received the Excellence in Nursing Award. Officers' for 1985-86 are: Ruth H. Bryce, president; Dixie Liggett, president-elect; Helen Farrell, vice president; Katrina Vance, secretary; Teresa Scarboro, treasurer; and Sally Blowers and Peggy J. McGauhey, faculty advisers. Sigma Theta Tau recognizes outstanding achievement and promotes nursing research and leadership. Membership is by invitation to senior nursing majors, alumni, and other outstanding nurses in WNC with baccalaureate or higher degrees. Jay Gee's Craft Shop * Art Supplies * Counted Cross Stitch # Basic Craft Supplies * Calligraphy * Yarns 47 EAST MAIN ST. PHONE: 586-6659 f~y OPEN 7 AM - 8 PM ^ fj> . MON - SAT CAFE' ^ EST. 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The Western Carolinian is Western Carolina University's student-run newspaper. The paper was published as the Cullowhee Yodel from 1924 to 1931 before changing its name to The Western Carolinian in 1933.

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  • Date original: 1986-01-23
  • Date digitized: 2019-03-21
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  • Dimension: 22.75" x 15"
  • Pages: 14 pages
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  • College student newspapers and periodicals
  • Cullowhee (N.C.) -- Newspapers
  • Universities and colleges -- North Carolina -- Cullowhee -- Newspapers
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  • Jackson County (N.C.)
  • Cullowhee (N.C.)
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  • Western Carolina University
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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1986-01-23_Vol51_No01
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