LA VIE COLLEGIENNE LEBANON VALLEY COLLEGE’S STUDENT RUN NEWSPAPER SINCE 1924 VOLUME 85, NO. 3 | NOVEMBER 2, 2017
Full-time chaplain position on hold JALEN CLIATT ’18 STAFF WRITER Lebanon Valley College has been without a permanent chaplain since the departure of Rev. Dr. Paul “Chaps” Fullmer in June. Fullmer bid his farewell to LVC and his position as the campus chaplain to support his parents in San Francisco; he served the College for 12 years and acted as the director of service and volunteerism. The search for a replacement began in the summer, yet the full-time chaplain position has remained vacant, and at this time, is no longer listed on LVC’s employment page. Dr. Matthew Sayers, assistant professor of religion and philosophy,
Photo by: Theresa Messenger ABOVE: The Frederic K. Miller Chapel.
served as a member of the search committee. He shed some light on the chaplain search. “It was not a lack of qualifications or interest,” Sayers said.
Capturing prospective students REBEKAH POFF ’18 STAFF WRITER Recruiting new students is essential for Lebanon Valley College, and events like Day at the Valley, held last Friday, helps to accomplish this. The event, held several times a year, allows prospective students to connect with LVC on a more personal level. Participants get to sit in on classes based on their desired major, eat lunch with their family and view the campus with the help of Valley Ambassadors. “It is very personalized and they are setup with a mentor that is in their subject area, and then they get to sit in on a class that is tailored to their program,” Erin Sanno, associate director of admission, programs and services, said. For some students, Day at the Val-
ley helps to determine if LVC is the right fit for them. Many who attend this event have attended open houses and campus tours before, so this day really helps to solidify a decision. “Day at the Valley helped to convince me to come to LVC because I got to sit in on a class and get that teacher-student relationship really easily,” Katie D’Agostino, a junior valley ambassador and early childhood and special education major, said. Day at the Valley and Discovery Days allow current students to interact with potential students and talk about the aspects they love most about the College. “My favorite parts of these events are interacting with the students and making connections with them, Prospective students continued on Page 3
Sayers said more than 70 people applied for the position of chaplain; five applicants were called to do a phone interview and three declining because of salary requirements. A second round of phone interviews resulted in four out of five declines because of salary. No job offers were ever made. “What the search committee learned from the office of human resources was that the candidates’ expectations for the salary was the most serious impediment to landing a qualified chaplain,” Dr. Jeff Robbins, an assistant professor of religion and philosophy and who also served on Chaplain position continued on Page 3
Renovation project wrapping up
Photo by: Theresa Messenger ABOVE: The first level of the Carnegie building has been under construction since mid-June. This building houses both admission and financial aid offices. Both the main floor and basement were renovated. The main floor now includes meeting spaces, presentation room and a ramp. Now ADA compliant, the building is set to re-open for prospective students and staff by mid-November.
Student Government COLIN ALBRIGHT ’18 STAFF WRITER The Student Government at Lebanon Valley College is working hard to provide a safe and functional experience for students, faculty and the community. Along with the help of faculty, the Student Government is responsible for providing funding to clubs on campus and planning events such as Homecoming, Formal, Dutchmen Day and several other smaller events. The group is composed of 36 full-time students who dedicate their time and serve as a link between students, faculty and administrators. They also have the opportunity to be members of task forces alongside faculty and staff. Theresa Messenger, a senior digital communications and English dual major, has been the Student Government president since the beginning of the ’17-’18 academic year. “Student Government has put its best foot forward to continue to grow from last year’s leaders and be proactive rather than reactive,” Messenger said. “Our goal is to recognize opportunities early and take advantage of them so that we can inform students early.” Another goal of Student Government is to foster understanding and communication among students and faculty. One new initiative is monthly student-led forums. “Each forum features three to four campus departments and then any current campus climate topics that Student Government continued on Page 3
INSIDE THIS ISSUE OF LA VIE
PT/AT PROGRAMS PAGE 2
COFFEE HOUSE PERFORMERS PAGE 4
CAPITOL INTERNSHIPS PAGE 5
STRENGTH COACH PAGE 7