George Washington University - Cherry Tree Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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GOVERNING BOARD Chairman Jon Vinson Jon Vinson Jerry Tinianow Steve Schooler Dru Dunton Jeff Rose Bill Sunderland Richard Trachtman Dr. Robert Park Dr. Richard Frankie Dr. Elizabeth Adams John Einbinder Asst. Dean Gail Hanson 24

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Students who have worked together to plan and execute an event or have simply sat down with others and exchanged views and opinions have always come away with something new, something extra learned. Many students attend George Wash- ington University for four years and never fully understand how a very important aspect of the university, Student Affairs, works. This division of the University is important because there is more to a college education than academics. The Univer- sity offers a variety of programs, committees, and activities and thus provides various areas for stu- dents to participate and become involved. The Vice President for Student Affairs, William P. Smith, sits atop a well coordinated and designed system that provides for student participation and input in many non-academic areas. His task is a difficult one, encompassing many levels of student life. His office, and the many dedicated people who work within the Division of Student Affairs prove just how much more there is to a college education aside from the academics. Within the Division of Student Affairs the Dean of Students, Marianne Phelps, oversees a host of university services including housing, counseling, the international students’ advisor, and the educa- tional opportunity program. These programs are designed to assist students in adapting to college life. Assistan t to the Vice President for Student Af- fairs, John Perkins, works closely with Vice Presi- dent Smith and serves as the Executive Secretary to the Non-Academic Judicial System, This court system, composed of three all student courts (Resi- dence Hall Court, Traffic Court, and Student Court) provides for student input on various levels of student life. Two additional judicial committees, Student Faculty Committee on Appeals and the Committee on the Judiciary, also provide for stu- dent input in decision-making and in the writing and implementing of rules, procedures, rights and guidelines for student life. Under the Director of the University Center, Boris Bell, the Governing Board of faculty and students establish rules and procedures governing the student center. Room allocation for the many clubs and organizations is assigned and other gov- erning duties attended to. Under the Director of Student Activities. Dr. David Speck, a handful of administrators work on various projects and areas of student activities. cont ' d Donald L. Cotter, Asst. Director John L. Spaldo, Jr., Operations Manager Dorothy Evans, Office Manager Johnnie T. Osborne, Financial Officer 23

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Dr. Speck himself attends various committees, (Joint Committee of Faculty and Students, the Publications Committee, Parking Committee and others) each dealing with a specific area of student life. The Office of Student Activities formally recognizes student clubs, allocates funds, and supervises a variety of special projects such as Parent’s Weekend, the Leadership Conference, Project Visibility and Impact Sponsors. The Program Board, a student elected board of students, oper- ates within student activities and plans events throughout the year. The weekly movies, entertainment in the Ratskellar, dances and this year’s Kingfish Concert are just some of the many events sponsored by the board. The Student Volunteer Action Council (SVAC) oversees several volunteer efforts such as coordinating commuter and home trans- portation, blood drives and a book exchange. The Hatchet semi-weekly newspaper, Cherry Tree yearbook, and Rock Creek literary magazine enable students to express themselves in writing and in the planning and executing of a periodical, There are many other clubs, activities, and committees, each providing a line of input, participation, and involvement with other students, faculty and administrators, In a sense, the failure to realize and utilize the Division of Student Affairs is a failure to obtain a full, well rounded educa- tion. The opportunity to become involved, to participate in the inner workings of the University, and to interact with others should not be passed up. The ability to work with others and to achieve goals together is best learned through experience. The Division of Student Affairs makes this learning process possible. The 1976 Cherry Tree is dedicated to the many students, admin- istrators and faculty members who work together for the benefit of the entire university community.