Pikeville College - Highlander Yearbook (Pikeville, KY)

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The Pikeville College Student Government As- sociation hosted a week of activities for incom- ing freshmen during FRESHMEN ORIENTA- TION WEEK and another week of activities throughout the first week of school for all stu- dents. An information booth (right) was set up in the faculty parking lot behind Derianna with Pepsi co-sponsoring. Freshman Steve Prater from Paintsville found out that the booth was guite helpful in locating various points of interest. Everyone enjoyed the picnic (bottom) welcom- ing all students to Pikeville College. Student Government Student Life 4

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Attend Washington, D.C. Conference Two students from Pikeville College, Chuck Huffman and Lyle Blackburn, attended the National Student Convention, July 25-29, in Washington, D.C. Huffman is president of the college ' s Student Government As- sociation, and Blackburn vice president. The American Student Association is a national alli- ance of over 500 college and university student asso- ciations in all 50 states. ASA is dedicated to improving the effectiveness and professionalism of our nation ' s student leadership. ASA membership benefits in- clude membership directory, special reports, newslet- ters, 24-hour legislative hotline, discounts on confer- ences, Washington, D.C. internships, and ASA lobby- ing efforts on Capitol Hill. The convention not only included many professional speakers such as the Rev. Jesse Jackson, Wilbur Mills speaking on alcoholism, workshops, and materials, but also an evening welcoming reception, Washing- ton, D.C. sight-seeing, and an opportunity to vote on resolutions establishing American Student Associ- ation ' s national educational legislative direction. Elec- tions for the National Board of Directors and the Presi- dent of ASA also took place at the convention. . The primary purpose of the convention was to present an opportunity to exchange ideas and experiences with student leaders from cacross the nation. Various topics discussed during workshop sessions were: STUDENT SENATE-suggestions on how to or- ganize an effective student senate; LEGISLATIVE PROCESS LOBBYING TECHNIQUES-understand- nuE9£giB MMg SgSj «|g mtt successful student lobbyist on the state and national level; MANAGEMENT PLANNING-helping student leaders to develop skill in working with small task groups; INCIDENTAL ACTIVITY FEES-sound bud- geting techniques for your student association; COL- LECTIVE BARGAINING-how to obtain student re- presentation on your institutions collective bargaining panel, and LOW TUITION-how to fight tuition hikes on campus. Chuck and Lyle had the opportunity to meet with Congressman Carl D. Perkins in his office and talked about how over-regulation of the coal business has hurt the economy and therefore, has hurt Pikeville College. Chuck stated that 40 percent of Pikeville College ' s income is from gifts. It follows that when coal is down the economy is down, and subsequently, the gifts to the college are down. The possibility of funding a coal gasification plant somewhere in the area of Pikeville was discussed during the meeting with Congressman Perkins. Lyle summed up his feelings of the convention, I believe the convention has given Chuck and I a bet- ter insight on how we can better serve the students at Pikeville College. This is our goal, to meet the needs of the students. .

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Welcomes Back Students The popular MAJIC band from Pikeville (left) wel- comed back all students with a dance in the col- lege gymnasium. Registration (bottom left) in the gym was a hectic day for everyone. Enrollment statistics for the 1980 fall term were somewhat interesting as compared with last year ' s. Liberal Arts admissions reached 411 full-time students as opposed to 379 in 1979. The Mining Technology Department had an en- rollment of 105 full-time students and 10 part-time students for a total of 115. The total count, 516 full-time students and 105 part-time students, was 621 which was higher than last year ' s head count of 598. Junior Sharon Cantrell (bottom right) participated in roller skating at the Blue Goose during the first week back to school. She also discovered the con- seguences. Student turn-out for the activity was guite favorable so the Student Government spon- sored the activity more throughout the term. Student Life 5