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THE ROTUNDA VOL. LV
NO. 15
LONGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12,1980
Board Studies Management Recommendations By MELODY CRAWLEY Longwood's Board of Visitors adopted a resolution introduced by Mrs. J.L. Davidson which "thanks the study team and its assistants for their time, effort and clarification of the needs of Longwood." The board also stated that it provided, "the tool with which to improve our college." In another resolution, the Board said that they would study the team recommendations and adopt those in the best interest of the college." Three committees were appointed by the Rector at the Board's request after studying the management report. The first came as a request of Mrs. J.L. Davidson and the unanimous support of the Board. A committee of Mrs. Davidson, Mrs. Joshua Pretlow, and Gay Kampfmueller was established to study the compiling of a Board manual. lister E. Andrews, Eric L. Robinson, and M. Ralph Page were appointed to a budget and President Henry I. Willett Jr., Board Rector Mrs. A. 0. Mitchell finance committee. The Board and Vice Rector Roland Tompson prepare for Board of Visitors also unanimously voted to apmeeting. Also pictured is Board Member Lester E.Andrews. point a committee to formulate Photo by MtKxjy crawity
college policies and appoint
Regular Business Brings Needed Questioning The Board of Visitors, in their regular business session, Friday, approved the college's existing policy on foreign student fees. The reevaluation of the current policy came as a request from the Governor to all Virginia state supported colleges. According to the report given by J.L. Brascome, Vice President for Finance, foreign students pay the same tuition as an out of state student. Under federal regulations, they are not eligible for financial aid. Also, under the Office of Vice President for Finance report, the Board approved the 1980 Summer School fees for the two five-week sessions. The Comprehensive fee for a five-week period will be $250. They approved the payment of over $20,000 for overload and adjunct faculty. Questioned was the status and necessity of the cheerleading coach. Three new appointments were approved by the Board: Mrs. Sandra A. Bollinger as Registrar, effective January 2,1980; Dr. Jennings G. Cox as Director of Counseling, beginning April 2,1980; and Boyd M. Fisher as Admissions Counselor and Instructor, as of January 2, 1980 Mrs. A. O. Mitchell, Rector of the Board, raised a question as to the status of "the tree." Dr. William Peele, Vice President of Administration, reported to the
Board that the tree was still standing. He stated that a final decision would not be made until the spring outcome is viewed. Concern was expressed as to how much was being done to recruit "other-race" students. Dr. Peele assured the Board that the school was doing everything it could to recruit them. He stated that a minority admissions counselor had been hired for two days a week just to work with minority hopefuls. Board member Lester E. Andrews of Farmville requested a report on the baseball field project. Dr. Peele reported that bids for this project were received Thursday and would be opened that day (Friday). He approximated the cost to be around $25,000-$30,000 for the field to be built in the Campus School area. The need for this field arouse due to the fact that the college can not use the Prince Edward County field prior to 2:45 p.m., when county school dismisses. Both President Willett and IAC Director T.C. Dalton reported that County Superintendent James Anderson had worked with them on this problem, but the County needed their field when school was in session. Dean of Students Mary A. Heintz reported that the Residence Hall staff was in the process of holding meetings in
the residence halls to receive input on next year's housing. She noted that her office is open to any input from the students. Earlier, Board member Andrews addressed the overcrowding situation of this past year. Administration assured him that there was communication between admissions and the Housing director. Although facts and reports show an apparently different situation, Dr. Peele stated that "the team had a definite misconception about communications between housing and admissions." President Willett claimed that it is a "theory of ours" that the change to co-education had a lot to do with the increase in upperclassmen returning. Apparently, "in the past. . some were withdrawing to go to coeducational institutions." T.C. Dalton, Administrative Assistant to the President, reported that a Junior-Senior survey is now nearing completion. Juniors and Seniors were selected at random to reevaluate the college's academic, social, and co-curricular activities. The Board voted 8-1 to support the college's efforts to change to NCAA Division II in men's athletics. Much discussion was brought forth as to the implications, mostly financial, of the move. Lester E. Andrews (Continued on Page 8)
personnel. This responsibility was removed from the president. Members of this committee include Mrs. E.A. West, Mrs. Jesse Overstreet, Mrs. William L. Anfin, Roland E. Thompson, and Eric L. Robinson. The Board concentrated on the 42 recommendations of the Executive summary, beginning with the ones on the Board itself. The Board voted unanimously to stress an open line of communications with students, faculty, and staff. A unanimous vote was also carried on the motion to have
summaries of all Executive Board meetings. "I think the full Board needs to know the score,'* stated Mrs. Davidson. President Willett explained the role of the l/>ngwood College Council to the Board. This 15member council was established seven years ago. The team suggested that the role of the Council be expanded and redefined. Under the college's entire committee system, the Board asked Dean Carolyn Wells to submit a review of all the committees at the next meeting. (Continued on Page 8)
Board Of Visitors ULSTER E. ANDREWS - Post Office Box 582, Farmville, VA. 23901, (804) 392-5391 - (804) 392-6144 MRS. WILLIAM LLOYD ANFIN - Post Office Box 949. Radford, VA 24141, (703 > 639-4120 (after 6 p.m.) - (703) 639-5571 MRS. J. L. DAVIDSON - 4728 John Scott Drive. Lynchburg. VA 24503, (804) 384-8446 MISS A. GAY KAMPFMUELLER - 909 Abingdon Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451, (804) 428-9210 -1804) 340-5151 MRS. A. O. MITCHELL — 30 Madison Lane, South, Newport News, VA 23606, (804) 596-0883 - (804) 599-4411, Ext. 208 MRS. JESSE R. OVERSTREET, JR. - Post Office Box 904. Clarksville, VA 23927, (804) 374-5431 M. RALPH PAGE - 3301 Delano Street, Richmond, VA 23234 (804) 233-7110 - (804) 321-1850 MRS. JOSHUA PRETI£W - 5931 Everets Road. Suffolk, VA 23434,(804)255-4741 ERIC L. ROBINSON - Route 1, Farmville, VA 23901, (804) 392-4427-(804) 382-6171 ROLAND E. THOMPSON — Corotoman Farm, Upperville, VA 22176,( 703) 592-3384 - (703) 273-1062 MRS. E. A. WEST - 114 Claiborne Avenue. Rocky Mount, VA 24151, (703) 483-5885 - (703) 483-5142
Board Backs Willett By MELODY CRAWLEY After spending more than seven hours in executive session Friday, the Board of Visitors announced that they supported President Henry I. Willett Jr. The announcement came Friday night after a 5-4 vote of confidence was cast in their concluding executive session. Members supporting President Willett and the administration were Mrs. William L. Anfin, of Radford; Gay Kampfmueller, of Virginia Beach; Mrs. Joshua Pretlow, of Suffolk; Eric L. Robinson, of Farmville; and Vice Rector Roland E. Thompson, of Upperville. Dissenting votes were cast by Lester E. Andrews, of Farmville; Mrs. J.L. Davidson, of Lynchburg; Mrs. E.A. West, of Rocky Mount; and Mrs. Jesse Overstreet, of Clarksville Mrs. Davidson's disapproval of President Willett was evident throughout the two-day meetings. "I want you to read our by-laws. We've given all our privileges to Henry." Board member M. Ralph Page, a Richmond Lawyer, was absent from the Board meetings because of court commitments. The Rector of the Board, Mrs.
A.O. Mitchell, of Newport News, also cast her vote in support of President Willett bringing the vote of those present to 6-4. However, the Rector's vote is not legally counted except in a tie vote. Both President Willett and Mrs. Mitchell were satisfied with the Board's two day meeting. "We are very, very positive," concluded Mrs. Mitchell about the college. She also stressed that the Board was "a unified body and will act together." President Willett remains confident that there will be an "overall effort of communication." He and Mrs. Mitchell announced that the Board will be meeting with the College Council during their March meeting. At this time they hope to receive questions and input from all aspects of the campus. In addition to the present members of the College Council, representatives from the Student-Union, Judicial Board, The Rotunda, and the classified employees will be in attendance. President Willett added that "the college has a lot going for it." He said that admissions looked good and "the college picture looks bright."