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TUNDA April 8. 1991
VoL70 No. 16
Farmville. Virginia
LONGWOOD COLLEGE
Dean Of Liberal Arts And Sciences To Retire
Dr. Freda McCombs will retire from her position as dean of Longwood College's School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, effective Jury 1. 1991.
She will serve as acting associate vice president for academic affairs and director of Longwoods Accreditation Self-Study for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, a collegewide process that will continue through the 1991-92 academic year. The final self-study report must be completed by the end of summer 1992. The SACS visiting committee will come to Longwood In the spring of 1993 for an on-slte review of the College's academic program. Dr. Edward Smith, who has been acting associate vice president for academic affairs since the fall of 1989. will return next year to his position as professor of psychology and chair of Longwood s Psychology Department. He will continue to serve as director of assessment for the college. "Serving as Longwood's first dean of Liberal Arts and Sciences has brought many challenges and satisfactions." Dr. McCombs said. "It has been a special pleasure to work with so many people In the school and elsewhere on campus. The opportunities for learning that have occurred almost ever> day have turned out to be very satisfying. "Replacing Dr. Smith will. I think be Impossible, but I appreciate the opportunity to assist Dr. Donald Stuart in the many details in the academic affairs office." she said. The
work on the SACS Self-Study will be accomplished by many people at Longwood, and I'm looking forward to assisting them In getting that important project completed successfully."
Dr. McCombs received her bachelor's degree in biology and chemistry from Salem college and her M.Ed, and Ed.D. in science education from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She came to Longwood first in 1961 and taught for two years In the Department of Natural Sciences.
Other members of the SACS Self-Study Steering committee are: Edna Allen-Bledsoe. associate professor of social work; Brenda Atkins, assistant to the After several years at home vice president for business af- with her young children. Dr. fairs and legislative affairs; Dr. McCombs taught at Central VirJames Cross, vice president for ginia Community College from 1967 to 1970 and then returned research and Information systems; Dr. Thomas Dukes, assoto Longwood. She has served on ciate professor and chair of the numerous college committees Department of management and and was president of the Marketing; Margaret HaleOrganization of Teaching Faculty Smith, assistant director for ad- from 1984 to 1986. vising and special projects; Dr. Judy Johnson, professor and chair of the Department of A committee of faculty, staff, Physical Education. Health, and and students has begun the Recreation; Phyllis Mable, vice search for a new Dean of Liberal president for student affairs: Arts and Sciences. Members of Robie McFarland. student dethe committee are: Dr. Merry velopment educator; David Lewis Allen, associate professor Place, a sophomore student: Dr. and chair of the Department of Helen Stiff, member of the Board Mathematics and Computer Sciof visitors; Dr. Massie Stlnson. ence (chair of the committee): associate professor of English: Dr. Jennifer Appereon. assistant Dr. Robert Webber, professor of professor of psychology; Dr. mathematics and computer sciDavid Brell, professor of biology: ence; Dr. Carolyn Wells, profesRichard Couture, associate sor of biology; and Delia Wlckprofessor of history and chair of Izer. personnel analyst. the Department of History and Political Science; Dr. Elisabeth Dr. Mccombs has been dean Fh/nn, professor of art; Dr. Geofof the School of Liberal Arts and frey Orth. associate professor of Sciences since Jury 1. 1986. She German and chair of the Dewas appointed to that position partment of English. Philosophy, soon after Longwood's three and Modern Languages: and schools were created In an aca- students Robin Advocat and Photo credit: Monica Gilbert demic reorganization approved Chris Andersen. Dr. Ed Smith Is by the Board of Visitors in an ex offlcio, nonvoting member The Holocaust Remembrance wms held February of 1986 and by the of the search committee. at 12:45 this past Thursday. April 4. This State Council of Higher Educawas the second year for the memorial which tion the following month. A native of North Carolina.
ROTC Offers Chance To Climb New Heights By LIZ RUSSELL Have you ever wondered what It would be like to rappell off a thirty foot building? Well now is your chancel Come get hands on experience by rappelllng off the side of Lancer Gym facing Curry and Frazer. Rappelllng will take
place on April 8th and 10th from 11-2 p.m. and on April 9th from 11-3 p.m. Everyone Is welcome and If you are considering on Joining the fun; wear Jeans and shoes with traction. Master Sergeant Terry Ramsey, who attended Airborne and
Ranger School, has conducted alot of training In rappelllng procedures and will be the primary Instructor. He will ensure that your tafety will be taken care of throughout the training. He hasn't lost anyone yetl
is likely to become an annual event. Pictured are the musicians who opened the ceremony.
Archaeological Dig Uncovers Past By MONICA GILBERT Right before spring break, while most of us were digging through closets trying to pack to go home. 41 student volunteers assisted archaeology professor. Dr. James W. Jordan. In his effort to uncover the secrets of the Monocan Indian tribe. The group gathered at the site along the James River which may be one of the oldest settlements in Virginia. The site Is located under an abandoned cornfield owned by the Wood family. The Monocan Indians lived In
a village called Monahassanugh which Is upstream from today's Wlnglna. They fished and hunted and cultivated crops. Their population decreased to about 600 before their contact with Europeans. Afterwards, due to smallpox, venereal disease. and tuberculosis, their numbers went to less than 100 in the late 1660s. Among the artifacts that were uncovered were dozens of broken flred-clay pottery sherds, stone tools known as acelt and a
hammerstone, a thumbnail scraper, and a broken tip of a quartz drill bit. to name a few. After the collecting and cataloging of the artifacts are complete, they will be placed with the Wood family. Says Jordan, "Nelson County Is what produced these artifacts. The Monocan Indians are part of its history and the artifacts should be kept locally where people have a vested Interest in It ..." lr\formatlon provided by the Nelson County Times.
Forensics Team Prepares For Competition ROTC Cadets show how easy It la to rappell - but don't try thfat at home!
By ANN RENEE HEIM Your topic Is "Blondes Have More Fun." you have seven minutes to compile your thoughts, prepare and give a speech on It. You are competing against the best of the best In the nation. The clock is tlcklngl Impromptu speech Is one of many categories In a Forensics
tournament. Freshman Nathan Neal Wade will be attending the American Forensics Tournament In Tacoma. Washington, for his success In making Impromptu speeches. "Impromptu Is more fun than anything for me." he said. "It isn't very difficult - I started at the beginning of the year. I'm
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very excited to be going to Tacoma." Forensics Is dramatic oral Interpretation similar to acting, but without the props, costumes, or movement. For participating In this extracurricular activity, students receive one "A" credit per competition attended. (Continued on pg. 4)