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  • HL_WesternCarolinian_1992-11-19_Vol58_No14_02

The Western Carolinian Pai^e 2 Thursday. November 19. 1992 News Volume 58 Number 14 WCU Matthew Sink Stuff 'Writer For some reason. Doug Davis' office in the Belk Building seems miles away from the rigorous grind of everyday campus life. There are few pictures on Ihe wall, and the desk is relatively uncluttered. Davis sits in a cushioned office chair with his feet resting on a small tabic. With a sigh. Davis leans back in his chair, listening momentarily to the soft blur of the radio and reflecting on his many years of service at Western Carolina University. "When I came here in 1966 and on until the mid '70's, students appeared to be much more serious about their education. There was more of an interrelationship between students and faculty. There's just not the same respect for other people." Davis shakes his head and smiles, "I guess that just speaks ■«*<; for society." In his 26 years at Western Carolina. Doug Davis lias just ahout seen it all. Serving initially as Dean ol Men and later as Director ol Special Services, Davis has watched Western Carolina grow and change rapidly. "I graduated from here in 1949, and there were only 600 people in school. We all marched down [die] street on Graduation Day and then parents, faculty and students all fit into Hocy Auditorium." After graduating, Davis worked as Supervisor of Teachers at Camp Lab for a while, then he moved to New York to teach and coach basketball, track, baseball and help with water polo at Queens College. While he enjoyed his time in the city, Davis found himself missing the rural life. "My wife and I would travel Carolinian ph,«o by Mobb Hill Doug Davis to the country every weekend," Davis said, "Finally we just talked and decided that if we loved the country that much, maybe we should look into moving there." It was about that time that Davis wrote the IVcsidcnl of WCU, who had promised to try to help should Davis ever need a job, and requested an interview. To his surprise, Davis was offered the position of Dean of Men, which was no small challenge. 'There were really harsh visitation rules between males and females," Davis notes. Among the rules Davis remembers arc no dating after 7 pm for freshmen, sophomores could not travel more than 12 miles from campus for any reason, no physical contact on campus (even holding hands), girls could not wear shorts or gym clothes across campus, and no sitting in parked automobiles after 6 pm in the winter and 7 pm in the summer. Also, freshmen and sophomores were only allowed to go home two weekends per quarter. Junior and senior girls had to have written parental permission to go to Asheville, and everyone had to dress up for dinner. Davis laughed as he says, "And people still fell in love and got married in spite of it all." Looking back, Davis says that the turning pointat Western came under Dr. Powell's time as Chancellor. "I really believe that he is the key that opened up the University and let it grow to where it is. He opened up the window to let fresh air in," said Davis. He also notes great progress under Dr. H. F. Robinson and under current Chancellor Coulter. "Dr. Robinson came here with tiie concept that he was going to make this one of the best universities in the state, and I believe he did it. Dr. Coulter certainly followed along on what Dr. Robinson accomplished, and he has done a great job of helping this University overcome its negative image." Davis believes that the biggest challenge facing students and educators today is simply the world in general. "Almost by the time you graduate, changes have been so tremendous that you have to continue your education when you get out," Davis says. Davis leans back in his chair again, allowing the soft sound of the radio to fill the room. Finally he speaks of the school uiat is so dear to him. "West ern Carolina is big enough to give a good education and small enough to see that you get it. The location is perfect. You've got the scenery and fresh air...the negatives of the city don't exist. If you have to go to the city though, we're close to Atlanta and Asheville. The school is just in a great location." "If I could tell the students one thing, I would tell them that we all need to learn a sense of respect in every element," says Davis. "That means respect for individuals, the environment, society, the world and tradition. We can't claim to be better that others and not give them the respect they deserve." In 26 years at Western Carolina Doug Davishas earned and commanded the respect of the students, "Davis" see pg. 3 Forest Service releases Draft Amendment The U.S. Forest Service recently released a Draft Amendment to the Nantahala-Pisgah forest plan. It is open for public comment until Dec. 16. -The Allowable Sale Quantity (ASQ) has been dropped from 75 million board feet (mbf) to 45 mbf, but this is misleading because 55 mbf were cut last year. It should be reduced by another 50% to allow more selective harvest methods and less clearcutting Western holds career development workshops Amy Seeley Staff Writer Western Carolina University' s human services program recenUy sponsored a two-day workshop on Employee Career Development and Outplacement. Held in conjunction with the North Carolina Occupational Information Coordinating committee, the program was held to help plan and prepare for new careers. According to the New York Titnes, unemployment figures are on the rise. The rise is partly due to the Hurricane Andrew disaster which caused millions to lose work. "With the growing number of people being laid off during the economic downturn," states James Kirk, organizer of the event, "many of these workers are being laid off for the first time in their lives. Not only have their old jobs disappeared, but their old fields have disappeared as well." The outplacement program includes resume assistance, skills assessment, image development seminars and other professional development skills. About a dozen job specialists showed up from Western North Carolina, Raleigh and Charlotte to assist in the learning process. "The company picks up all orpartofthetabbecause outplacement helps maintain high morale among workers who are not being laid off," Kirk said. "Outplacement also helps the company maintain a reputation in SGA Student Senate Reports ... Matt Maynard StaffWriter New Business 1458 This resolution states that recycling bins should be placed on all floors of every dorm. The idea is to make recycling bins accessible for every student. This would encourage studen ts to recycle products that would normally be wasted. Aluminum bins are already available on every floor of Scott dorm. This resolution was sent into a commitee to research the possibilities for these services. 1459 This resolution stated that each senator of the student government should propose two resolutions for discussion a semester. This would encourage each senator to be more active in the process of change and improvement in the effects of the student government. Ihe more resolutions challenged, the morcpossibili- ties for improving student life would result. This bill was passed down because it was established t<x> late in the semester. Ihe resolution for senator quotas will be reinstated for discussion at the beginning of next semester. "Our land" from Front at a grass roots level; there should be more citizen-government interaction (such as future forums); any actions taken should be long term, as past short term plans had sporadic, ineffective results; and any resolutions should not regulate but protect the rights and interests of land owners. "Our Land... Our legacy" shows a growing conscience in the people of Ihe North Carolina mountains about Ihe need to preserve pristine mountain land and at the same lime allow lor development and economic growth. Il gave any citizen a chance to be heard by members of Western North Carolina Tomorrow, ihe Mountain Area Study Commission, the Statewide Comprehensive Planning Commission and state legislatures. 1460 This resolution was designed to develop the use of declining balance toward the bookstore and use in the laundry facilities. This would make these areas much more accessible for students. This resolution was sent for research to the university advancement commitee. 1461 Promotion of electronic bulletins in every dorm. The advertising possibilities of this project were discussed. The electronic boards (like the one in the University Center) would be erected in each of the dorms. The project could be funded from the residuals made by charging a small fee to groups or individuals that wanted to advertise messages or meeting times on the units. The resolution was sent to the student affair commitee for research. 1462 This resolution was created to have pay phones installed on the outside of residence halls. This resolution was sent to the commitee of student affairs for research. 1463 This resolution was to encourage the university to offer new majors at the university. Some of those new proposed majors include Journalism, Archaeology, and Advertising. The proposal was sent to the committee for Academic Affairs for research. 1464 Resolution 1220 staled that This is the end of the world asyouknowit... Graduation. College life is coming to a close, 'lime to put that hard-earned education to work. Com|X'tition is fierce, and a highly focused job search is the only way to find the right job. The Skills Bank, an electronic resume database service, can increase your odds of finding that job by matching your qualifications with the requirements of employers who have available positions right now. And we do this for less than you'd spend to print and mail resumes. 'ITie only cost to you is a $:5.r> lee to include your resume in our database for one year. No headhunter demands a percentage of your first year's salary, and you may update your resume any lime during Ihe year at no additional charge. To join Ihe Skills Hank, send your resume, along with a $.'i.r> cheek or money order to Ihe address below. ...butyoullbefine. ""Skills Dank IMSOl'aikw.iy l'l;i<v. Stiilr Ol Mat iHta.liiiiiKKi WW K-~~ the community of being a 'caring organization'. Because companies are down-sizing and laying off workers at rapid rates, some 39% of all United States companies now provide employees with outplacement assistance." Another placement workshop was held Nov. 12'and 13 in Greensboro. The department of human services at Western Carolina University also houses majors in special education and communications disorders. and to reduce the need to build new roads, according to the Sierra Club. Over 100,000 acres are in the timberbase where the Forest Service's own analysis shows these lands will not turn a profit for the Forest Service. -Area to be clear-cu t has been dropped from 4,500 acres to 1,500 acres, but 2,300 acres have been designated to be harvested by the "shelterwood method." This is basically a two- stage clear-cut: 15-40 trees per acre are left standing, to be removed 15- 20 years later. Many plants may never return to an area which has been clear-cut. It causes severe soil erosion, especially on steep slopes. -The USFS proposed to reduce the areasuitableforharvestby only 3.3%. The 44,000 acres of Semi-Primative, Nonmotorized (SPNM) areas are included in the harvestable areas, as well as 45,000 acres of land invento ried as "old growth." If you would like to comment on the proposed plan, write to: Bjorn Dahl, Forest Supervisor Senator Terry Sanford National Forests in N.C. 716 Hart Senate Office Bldg. 100 Otis St., Federal Courthouse Washington, D.C. 20515 Asheville, NC 28802 Senator Jesse Helms The Honorable Charles Taylor Dirkson Senate Office Bldg. 516 Cannon Office Bldg. Washington, D.C. 20510 Washington, D.C. 20515 Remember, the National Forests belong to all Americans, in- "Draft" see pg. 3 clubs could not receive funds for the university to promote certain political ideas. The clubs could exist but could not use university funds to promote their political beliefs. There was such a club that was in violation of this resolution. Allegedly, a club used University money to sponsor a candidate on campus. This action was in direct conflict with resolution 1220. There was a clause in the resolution. Resolution 1464isaclari- fication for 1220. The clarification has been brought to the floor for debate. "Senate" see pg. 3 villi villi V V III v V v|! y v vll! yl| v|;l- v li V: s . s s s s % .|/IINI#iN OF. 2.^ OVERALL gf>R .....w exceffefjt soctei:& con*wn*atort$kills Jlifcelilht le|daisn|j skills ATTENDED WCM FOR AT LEAST 1 SEMESTER ATTENDED WCU IN FALL OF 1993 desire to make $500 and room and board in only 5 weeks Applications: Student Development Office 460 HFR-"White House" 227-7234 Applications available for the Summer of 1993 ill v .:: SlUSiUWiWiv --»■■.■■.■".•■.»■-■■..

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: 1992-11-19
  • Date digitized: 2019-10-09
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  • Dimension: 22.75" x 14.25"
  • Pages: 10 pages
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  • 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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