Sandhills Community College - Sandhills Yearbook (Southern Pines, NC)

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A Talk With President Stone Reflector: “Dr. Stone, what do you think is unique about Sandhills?” Dr. Stone: “First of all, Sandhills was the first college established in the State Community College system ten years ago. Because of that we were the first to receive federal, state, and county funds in one packet. This enabled us to achieve a total campus development at one time. Also, the large amount of private funds available to the college makes us unique. Most of these funds are applied to faculty benefits and financial aid for students. The high percentage of students whose homes are beyond Moore County is unusual. Approximately one-third of our students live away from home. I also believe that the quality of our physical facilities and academic development is unique.” Reflector: “What does the word ‘education’ mean to you?” Dr. Stone: “ ‘Education’ is a process by which a person becomes aware of himself and the world in which he lives. It is a never-ending process, a process whereby a person attempts to develop himself throughout life.” Reflector: “What do you feel are the particular strengths and weaknesses of Sandhills Community College?” Dr. Stone: “As for strengths I would include our location, an attractive, beautiful community in the center of the state, yet close to places like Chapel Hill and Raleigh. The library and the beauty of our physical facilities are outstanding. The high level of faculty training and competence is also noteworthy. REGISTRATION. Members of the Math Department huddle together during registration last week. From left to right are Judy Mclnerney, Scott Parsons, and Dawson Carr. ‘Student Life Seminar’ Mandatory For Freshmen Last Wednesday, September 5, students registered for a new one-hour, non-credit course entitled Student Life Seminar. The purpose of the course, according to Jim Halstead, Dean of Students, is to attempt to assist students”...in the process of self-discovery and in the development of satisfactory interpersonal relation¬ ships. Another objective of the seminar will be to provide students with an understanding of the resources of the college and the community. “I think it’s important for a new student to have two or three people he can address by the first name once he’s been here,” added Dean Halstead, who initiated the Drogram as a form of orientation for entering students. The content of the course will be left open to the instructor who may take students to dinner at his home or may ask then to discuss the implications of the Women Movement in the American Home. Carol Hester, one of the teachers in the seminar, said that she hopes, “to provide an informal, relaxed atmosphere where students can get to know each other.” Page Shaw, an English Insturctor, plans to take his students to the Southern Pines library in order to expose them to something new. Max Israel of the Music Department mentioned how he Continued on Page 8 One weakness we have..we need space. Teaching and Laboratory space. And we are optimistic about obtaining a new building. Perhaps the greatest continuing weakeness is the fact that we have to struggle every vear for countv funds—to cover utility bills, maintenance, daily cleaning and so forth. The demand of the college is greater than the tax capability. But the county commissioners make a great effort for the college. Educationally, it is fair to say we will not be satisfied until we can say to every student. We can help you’. This is an area where we fail. We are making an attempt but we can ' t say we are fully succeeding.” Reflector: “What about the housing situtation for the students who live away from home?” Dr. Stone: “This is a real problem. It is against state policy for a Community College to construct a dormitory. Over the years I have talked with perhaps twelve individuals who expressed interest in constructing a dormitory or apartments suitable for students but none has pressed the matter. The explanation for this may lie in the fact that low summer enrollment would create a number of empty apartments. Presently we work with private citizens to help students find housing.” Reflector: “Do you find a reluctance among local citizens to rent to students?” Dr. Stone: “Sometimes. There is some negative feeling toward Continued on Page 8 Dr. Raymond Stone The mark of a mature person is when an individual rationally chooses a course and then accepts the con¬ sequences of that choice.” New Journalism Program Offered Fall Quarter Sandhills community College will offer a two-year Associate Degree program in Journalism beginning this September. The purpose of the program will be to prepare students to work for daily or weekly newspapers or industrial house organs as reporters, lay-out and com¬ posing room managers, newswriters, feature, column, and editorial writers, and photographers. Students will also be prepared to work for AM or FM radio stations as broadcasters, news editors, or reporters, and writers. A survey of manpower needs here and throughout the state has revealed the need for persons skilled in writing, broadcasting, and advertising especially weekly newspapers and the smaller radio stations. The classroom instruction will be augmented by on-the-job training during the students’ last quarter. The program would be especially useful to those interested in working for small newspapers, said Mr. Rick Lewis, Chairman of the English Department. The credit earned here at Sandhills would not be transferable to the Journalism Department of a four year school, he added. During the first year of study, students will develop the basic journalistic skills of com¬ position, research, typing reporting, photography, and speech communication. They will also be introduced to the complexities of mass-media, and the effects created by mass Continued on Page 7 SANDHILLS LAKE. Tookum the dog swims ashore after a long Journey across the lake, a fine swimming hole and a part of the college. If you ever need to cool off just follow the dirf road next to the Horticulture building.