Tulane University - Jambalaya Yearbook (New Orleans, LA)

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TMWt l i. ev-eo lfo , VcM Hc ' O tc Donald R. Moore, Vice-President Dean for Student Services Enhancing the Extracurricular Life of Students The lambalaya is a compilation of information on academics, administration, organizations, sports, student life and the local environment of Tulane University. A significant part of a college yearbook is typically dedicated to the extracurricular life of stu- dents. The lambalaya is an important record of the activities, events and programs that have occurred during the academic year. A yearbook provides the opportunity to glance back in time, whether just for the past year or over several years, to review memories of classmates and recall enjoyable exper- iences. However, it is not merely a pictorial view of names, places and events suitabl e only for reminiscing. Reflected in the pictures and text that depict the out-of-classroom activities are revelations of students learning skills, assuming responsibilities and developing leadership qualities as a part of their personal and educational growth. Instrumental to supporting the educational process by en- hancing extracurricular life are the student services staff and faculty advisors to organizations. Their administrative and advis- ing responsibilities range from: student government and activi- ties; educational and social programming; residence life; career planning; placement and counseling; international student af- fairs; health education, recreational activities and club and intra- mural sports; fraternity affairs; minority and commuter students; supporting facilities such as the University Center, auditorium, field house, swimming pool and playing fields. The professional and support staff in Student Services are committed to assisting students to assume personal responsibilities, to learn life skills and to lead productive, meaningful lives. These goals are achieved by providing students the opportu- nity to participate in a high quality, diverse panorama of activities

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and programs. The proper balance of challenge for students to become involved in planning and implementing programs, and the support by professional staff to assist and advise them, leads to the desired developmental process. The responsibilities, ac- countability for results and managing substantial budgets are skills that are learned as they participate in the nearly three hundred recognized organizations at Tulane. Beyond involve- ment in the various activities and organizations, students gain valuable expertise in learning to lead productive lives as they participate in the dynamic process of university life. Our ob- jective in Student Services is to create a milieu which encourages interaction with other students, faculty and staff. Communica- tion relationships, the establishment of expectations for commu- nity membership and the normal peer pressure and administra- tive intervention facilitate and support the educational process. How successful have we in Student Services been in offering opportunities and support to enhance the extracurricular life of students at Tulane? Have we in Student Services achieved our objective of improving and enriching the quality of life for students? Has Student Services been effective in supporting the educational process? Brian Hughes and Supporting the Educational Process The content of the 1984 Jambalaya provides convincing evi- dence to answer these questions affirmatively. A review of the yearbook pages will review active participation, intense involve- ment, enthusiastic spirit and effective leadership by students in the extracurricular life at Tulane. The features in the Jambalaya that highlight the quality programs, the variety of activities and the significant productions that were implemented by students confirm the hypothesis: Enhancing the extracurricular life of stu- dents does support the educational process. Since I am leaving the univeristy at the end of this year, it seems fitting that I use this space to exercise a personal privilege to say farewell. Looking back over the 1983-84 school year, and particularly in thinking about my seventeen years in the adminis- tration at Tulane, creates many fond memories. There was time to acquire numerous good friends, to enjoy the association of many colleagues in the administration and faculty and to appre- ciate the assistance of dedicated support staff members. A spe- cial note of fondness is reserved for the hundreds of students and dozens of student leaders that it has been my privilege to know and serve over the years. My collection of Jambalaya yearbooks will enable me to reminisce about my time at the university and be reminded of the achievements and success of so many students at Tulane. Donald R. Moo re Vice-President and Dean for Student Services