Volume 84, Number 3
Hearing About the Rotunda Paintings From Elsewhere Since 1920
Board of Visitors Considers Ckartered Institution Status For Longwood
Thousands of Longwood College dining trays still bear the "College " name.
New soccer fields, eight faculty hires approved Shawn Garrett News Editor
Dr. Cormier and Longwood's Board of Visitors are considering newly proposed legislation that will allow Longwood University to become a Chartered Institution, the University stated in a press release yesterday. The Commonwealth Chartered Universities and Colleges Act would allow certain public colleges and universities to become Chartered Institutions. As a Chartered Institution, those colleges and universities would give up a small percentage of their funding in exchange for more tuition flexibility and release from many of the State rules and regulations. According to the release, consideration of this issue is taking
place among all colleges and universities in the state, with specific emphasis focused on the implications of such legislation on those institutions that would not be chartered. , The following other actions were taken by the Board at the September 11th meeting: * Longwood President Dr. Patricia Cormier announced that Longwood had opened the new school year with the largest freshman class ever, 980 students. She continued by acknowledging Longwood's impressive presence in the 2005 U.S. News & World Report "America's Best Colleges," among all Southern Universities-Master's (public and private). Longwood had moved up to the top tier at a position of #37 vs. #54; * The Board approved the sta-
tus of professor emeritus for Dr. Patrick Barber, professor of chemistry. * Also approved were eight new faculty hires: Donna M. Brown, lecturer of Spanish; Roy R. Creasey, lecturer in management; Dr. Brett Hursey, lecturer in English; Catherine A. Kapi, lecturer in French; Dr. Enza V McCauley, visiting assistant professor of science education; Dr. Elizabeth F. Morris, visiting assistant professor of reading and literacy; Susan Stinson, lecturer in English; Dr. Greg Salyer, lecturer in English; * The Board of Visitors approved budget requests to be sent to the Governor for the 2006 fiscal year. Because Ixmgwood's current appropriation is only 81 See BOARD p. 4
September 23, 2004
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Relics oi Longwood "College" Remain Ashley Dow Staff Writer
Longwood College officially became Longwood University on July 1, 2002. Many students, faculty and staff remember when Governor Mark Warner came to I-ongwood and signed legislation, designating the college a universitySince then, the administration has worked hard to establish I-ongwood as a University in the public eye, media and across the country. Yet, there are many things about Longwood that have gone unchanged. For most students, eating in
the dining hall is a daily if not twice daily occurrence. After having their card scanned, students pick up a tray, utensils and begin to survey their meal choices. What many students notice before they even chose their food and before they pick up their utensils is the message on their dining hall trays; Longwood College Dining Services. While some students are not fazed by this strange occurrence at the university dining hall, others want to know why their tray-51111 says college.
See COLLEGE p. 4
Tailgating Still a Problem in Longwood's Residence Halls Easily preventable practice is dangerous, irresponsible say oiiicials Naomi Pearson Staff Writer
"Tailgating" is not a pre-gamc event, at least not on Longwood's campus. "Tailgating," or "piggybacking" as it is sometimes called, is the practice of non-residents gaining entry to a residence hall by trailing an entering resident or slipping in before the door closes as someone leaves the building. Occasionally, the resident does not even know it has happened. He or she heads out to the dining hall or their classes and doesn't see the tailgater coming up to catch the door before it closes. Or, perhaps the resident and their roommate are having a lively conversation as they go into the dormitory, never noticing the person that came in right behind them. More often than not however, they actually hold the door for the
tailgaters. An unofficial survey revealed that the practice is prevalent all across campus despite the warnings and instruction of the Resident Assistants (RAs) and Residence Education Coordinators (RECs). The most common reasons given by the tailgaters are "I'm visiting someone," "I'm returning something," or "I'm picking up something." Those who let them in or see them entering don't think it's a problem. When asked about it, one resident laughingly answered, "I just tell them not to break anything." Too many residents forget.or don't care about their responsibility. "Anyone you let in is your guest and you are responsible for whatever that guest does," one Cunninghams RA said. The fact
is tailgating is a Judicial Board offense as well as a security breach, according to the Student Handbook. According to Campus Police annual crime report, Longwood is a remarkably safe campus. Unfortunately, sometimes there are reports of criminal activity inside the residence hall ranging from vandalism and theft to assault. Although Sergeant Russell Dove of the Campus Police did not give specifics, he confirmed that a significant number of these incidents were perpetrated by tailgaters and stressed the importance of abiding by the Residence Hall policies. "Don't let in anybody you don't know," said Dove. Tailgating is "like opening your front door and letting just anybody walk in." he said. "You wouldn't let strangers in at home;
why would you do it here?" No one wants to believe anything bad could happen here, but the practice of tailgating raises the potential for exacdy that. School and personal propertyare at increased risk for vandalism, tampering, and theft, while individuals are left open to the mercy and whims of the intruders. One young woman related an incident in which several young men tailgated into her residence building and ran down the allfemale hall shouting and banging on the doors. "I didn't care about tailgating before, but now, since this happened to me-it really bothers me," she explained. What if their intention had been assault instead of noisy mischief. Although most tailgaters are harmless students completely
honest in their intentions, some tailgaters may not be. This possibility alone can create an atmosphere of insecurity in a place where students should feel the most safety. To reduce the risks involved with tailgating, Dove offered these tips: First, practice personal and group awareness, make note of anyone loitering nearby or approaching. Second, get acquainted with the people in your residence hall. You will then be able to recognize individuals that do not belong in your building. Third, perhaps the most important suggestion; shut the door behind you or at least take the time to make sure it closes before tailgaters can take advantage of it "If they're not visiting you," Dove said "don't let them in."