Anderson College - Columns / Sororian Yearbook (Anderson, SC)

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President Hopkins Appears On National T.V. A new program was begun at the Col- lege this year which gave unemployed people college benefits. The program of College Education for the Unemployed (CEU) drew national attention. President Mark Hopkins and CEU student Camilla York appeared on the NBC Today show in New York to discuss the plan. They were interviewed by Jane Pawley, program co-host. CEU allows unemployed people to study now, pay later. The plan was the administration ' s response to unemploy- ment in the Anderson County unem- ployment area which reached a high of 14 percent. With 85 CEU students enrolled for the second semester, other colleges noticed and played follow the leader. Ronald Reagan noticed, too, Dr. Hopkins re- ceived a personal letter from the White House commending the College for the plan. 22

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Liberace? No! Our own Hal. Fred Metts has everybody rolling in the floor with his wartime jokes. Ask Bennie what he will do when he gets married. It ' s My Turn sings LaDonna Mike hosts the second part of the talent show. Talent Show 21

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1 III. H IIITL HOUSE WASHINGTON January 24, 1983 Dear Dr. Hopkins: Thank you for your efforts to keep America on the road to economic recovery. This Administration is dedicated to encouraging local initiative and response to best meet the needs within our communities. I am gratified to find that many innovative responses, like Anderson College ' s offer of education to the unemployed, with arrangements for deferred payment of tuition. Anderson College is to be commended for this display of faith in our people. Yours is an investment in our Nation ' s future which can motivate educational institutions nationwide to effectively meet their own challenges. Once again, thank you and all best wishes for success. Sincerely, ] ( tf Dr. Mark Hopkins President Anderson College Anderson, South Carolina 29621 21