Emory University - Campus Yearbook (Atlanta, GA)

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The Closest Thing To Cohabitation The creation of a new freshman program at Dobbs Hall this year was an exciting addition to undergraduate life at Emory College. The Dobbs Experience quickly proved its whorthiness as shown by the ease with which the participating students adapted to their new environment. Originally conceived in 1979, the Dobbs program was outlined by faculty members with freshmen orientation in mind. Semi- nar groups and male-female residency were the main features of the pilot program. Weekly seminar meetings introduced freshmen to various aspects of college life and emphasizes honest discussions on re- lated topics among members. Faculty and student advisors were available for friend- ship, guidance and academic and personal counseling. As the first freshman co-ed dorm at Emory, residents were given the unique op- portunity to interact on a regular basis with members of the opposite sex. It's easier to meet girls at Dobbs than at other dorms because there are no security guards bar- ring your entrance, remarked Adam Ben- guelin. Here, people are free to stalk the halls in search of something to do. The co-ed living and seminar groups have been important tools in the Dobbs learning experience, said D'Angello Col- lier, president of the dorm. Our program is 44fDobbs a unique one and hopefully will be expand- ed to other dorms in the future. Most residents agreed that there is a higher level of comraderie at Dobbs than at any other freshman dorm. The closeness is instigated by a combination of the new pro- gram and a desire to prove that the Dobbs experience is truly a unique way of 'cohabi- tation', stated Wendi Becker. Resident Advisors fostered this sense of closeness by organizing educational pro- grams and promoting cultural events, in- cluding attendence of plays and concerts. Study breaks and socials lightened the stu- dious atmosphere that prevailed at Dobbs. 'The Dobbs Experience' seems to have a calming effect on freshmen in that they approach studies and other aspects of col- lege life with a more relaxed, mature atti- tude, commented RA Jay jeffrey. The Dobbs' athletic program again maintained its high level of participation and competi- tion in all sports. Encouraged by its first cheerleading squad, The Bulldobbs also re- tained an intense amount of spirit. Living in Dobbs has been a growing and enriching experience for me, expressed Steve Weill. At times, I have learned more within the confines of the dorm than I have in my classes. - Andrea England +5 Ut-Natalt

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