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

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Page 4 THE SPARTAN REFLECTOR Wednesday, September 12, 1973 New Faculty Join SCC Staff Horticulture Instructor Is Sandhills Graduate ' ‘Sandhills is perhaps the finest school I’ve ever been in contact with. It is unique in that it prepares people for a career and therefore answers a gen¬ uine need of society.” (Robert Hayter) Robert Hayter is a new instructor in the Horticulture Department. He’s unusual in that he is a Sandhills graduate and was active in the Judicial Council until he left the College in 1972 with an A.S. degree in Landscape Gardening. “Returning as an Instructor will be a real challenge’ ' , said Mr. Hayter in an interview last week. I think that having been a student here I have an understanding of what a student goes through and can relate to him better.” While attending Sandhills Mr. Hayter was Chairman of the Judicial Council where he rewrote the Student Judicial Code and also wrote the Student Handbook. After graduation be designed, developed, and in¬ stalled a 30 acre botanical garden and nursery in Eliza¬ beth City, North Carolina. For the past year he has worked as Assistant Manager of the Waynesboro Nurseries, the second largest nursery in Virginia. Asked about Student Govern¬ ment at Sandhills, of which he was an active participant, Mr. Hayter described the organiza¬ tion as existing in order to “...get things done. If students don’t get involved decisions will be made by someone else...the administration. This year Mr. Hayter will be teaching the first year Horticul¬ tural students as well as Landscape Design. He will be living in Southern Pines with his wile and his St. Bernard. Robert Hayter, the new instructor in the Landscape Gar¬ dening program, “deadheads” trellised roses in front of Horticulture Building. Mr. Archie Morrison counsels student in his office. The new counselor wants to talk to students about any kind of problem they may have. Archie Morrison , Counselor Talks of Old and New Roles “If you give someone advice they might take it. I like just to be helpful. We can talk about anything.’’ —Archie Morrison In August we walked over to see the new counselor, Mr. Archie Morrison. He’s friendly and if you need help, if you just want someone to talk to, go to the Counseling Center (It handles things like financial aid, questions about tran- sfering, jobs, etc.) in Murphey. Mr. Morrison’s door is the second one on the right. Mr. Morrison has worked for the Moore County School System since 1966 as an at¬ tendance counselor, a position in which he spent most of his time ...at the homes of students talking to parents.” Commenting further on the pitfalls on the job, he added, I don ' t believe a woman could have handled it. There were occasions when things almost got violent.” The new counselor traced the cause of attendance problems to “....learning disabilities, not having the appropriate clothing, and many kids just not wanting to go to school.” He felt the schools were not meeting the needs of the student whose performance was below average in structured school situations. Recognizing that the solution was hard to come by, Mr. Morrison warned against isolating the slower student. Asked about his new role at Sandhills he expressed en¬ thusiasm over the approach of another school year with praise for the College, which ...has given a lot of people a possibility to further their education. I see this even in the neighborhoods.” Mr. Morrison’s neighborhood is in Southern Pines where he lives with his wife, a nine-month old child, and. 500 azaleas. Besides working in his garden he likes to shoot pool and he claims he ' s the best bid whist player around. Mr. Morrison expects people to see him about ...any kind of problem at oil, whether it has to do with academics or is per¬ sonal. I’m just an average guy.” Our new counselor has a bachelors degree from N. C. Central and has been working this summer on his Masters degree when he isn’t counseling students, whom “I expect to see, not just in this office, but all over campus.” What is bid whist, anyway? Mental Health Teacher Is Fresh Face in Crowd BY ROBERT WATSON “My belief in teaching is to make education more attrac¬ tive by emphazing those things that people already know rather than those things they do not know.” (Ernie Allen) In trying to find some new faces, I was attracted by a new and colorful figure seated at the Mental Health Department table. Having reached the table, I was introduced to Mr. Eranie Allen. Mr. Allen is a new Instructor in the Mental Health Department. Mr. Allen said his first impression of SCC was friendly. In asking many questions about his new course, I gathered that the students would be the main stimulus in the class. Mr. Allen prefers to assist the student individually in attaining their goals. By setting short term goals, a smaller amount of knowledge will be easier to retain. In relating to the class, Mr. Allen’s plan includes many tests, which would make it easier for the student to “Back track in cases of difficulty. Mr. Allen ' s course concerns Social and Group Processes”. In the discussion of his class, a conversation concerning sens¬ itivity groups” and encounter groups brought out several interesting and relevant points. A sensitivity group addresses itself to common goals, whereas the encounter group concen¬ trates on individual goals. In reference to the past, Mr. Allen taught at City Community College in West Viriginia, where the students were much older than those at SCC. Mr. Allen received his Masters Degree from UNC-Chapel Hill. In discussing Mr. Allen ' s class program, the “laboratory learning process” of students relating or responding to each other seem to be a dominant factor in his approach to the class. “What will be the bond to unite the students of your class?”, I asked Mr. Allen. He replied empathically, “The determining factor will be the successful development of inter-personal Dynamics. In order to learn together, we must learn and know each other. Some rumor has it on campus, that anyone who associates with any part of the mental health program is cold and very different . If so, Mr. Allen projects a feeling of humanitarian devotion and sincere concern for the de¬ velopment of innate knowledge. What will you be offering students that are not in your class, as well as those students in your classes?” With a professional air” Mr. Allen replied, I had intended to offer week-end marathon ses¬ sions (encounter group) and sessions for a proffessional fee.” Then the conversation ended with a new found asociate and a regret that my financial status prevented a quick session. Mr. Ernie Allen, a new Instructor in the Department of Mental Health, stands during Registration. Behind him on the left is Willie Sanchez who runs the cafeteria. Margaret Currie, a secretary in the Admins ration building is seated in the center of the photo.

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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.

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ADMINISTRATION lames C. Halstead Dr. H.G. Beard Dr. Raymond A. Stone— President Charles Yarbrough Harlan McCaskill Gene Watts