THE ROTUNDA VOL. LIV
lANGWOOD COLLEGE, FARMVILLE, VIRGINIA, TUESDAY, MARCH 6,1979
No. 18
Student Gov't. Day Stresses Communication By DEBBIE NORTHERN Student Government Day on March 1 began with a staff meeting to which students were invited to see how administrative communication is handled. At lunch time students had the opportunity to eat with administration and faculty members to discuss college policies and other topics of interest. Following this was a Mock Judicial Board trial which was a replica of an actual trial. Students were also given an opportunity to see directly the duties of administrators by signing up to be with them some time during the day. The premise
behind the whole Student Government Day was to improve communication between students and faculty administration. All participants gained insights into the roles of administration and faculty. I had the opportunity to spend the day with Dr. Robert I^hman, a man behind the scenes at Long wood College. Dr. Lehman occupies an office off Dean Well's. On one wall hang degrees from various almamaters and in the bookcases stand administrative reports surrounded by science books. His desk was full, but not cluttered. I didn't know this
administrator's title or duties, but during Student Government Day I got to find out a lot about him. I met with him bright and early Thursday morning, 8:15, in fact. In between bites of his Egg McMuffin, Dr. Lehman explained to me that he was Administrative Assistant to the Dean and Director of Continuing Education and Summer Sessions. These duties include year round work and coordination. Dr. Ivehman said Longwood offers a variety of courses (23 totaled in such areas as education, social work, science, art, and mathmatics) in ten locations. The Longwood Continuing Education Program is offered in Amelia, Brunswick, Campbell, Charlotte, Halifax, Mecklenburg, Nottoway and Prince Edward counties. Also classes are held in Alberta and Lynchburg. It has been in existence for three years, expanding from just 23 students to 900. Instructors, provided from the Longwood faculty, drive up to 60 miles to teach these classes. The tuition brought in from these classes entirely supports the Continuing Education Program, which pays the faculty members. Dr. Lehman noted that the University of Virginia was our competition in continuing education courses. He stated that "why we do so well in the competition is that our regular, Students and faculty converse over dinner at the banquet held on on-campus teachers do the teaching." The adults know that Student Government Day. PlMlCo b> \iriod> <-ra«ir>
Sophomore Week Underway ByLLSSASANDIIKiK As the first week of March hits, what is the first thing that comes to mind? SPRING BREAK!! No, no this week is Sophomore week, a big week for the many students who are participating in this weeks events. Much hard work and planning has gone into the perfection of the plans for each day. Berkely Harland, the chairman for Sophomore Week said that the preparation has taken a long time, but feels that all involved will be rewarded in the end. The most f ulf idling point of the week will be the road show, which is to be presented on Wednesday for two large groups of children at two places in Richmond. The show is a presentation of A.A. Milne's Pooh Goes Visiting and Gets into a Tight Spot, where Pooh Bear, played by Jeanne McLaren, visits Rabbit, played
by Linda Pascall. Pooh proceeds to eat all the honey Rabbit has to offer and gets stuck in the door trying to leave. While Pooh's sad conte continues the clowns that are traveling with the group, are doing their duty by passing out candy, tumbling across the floor, and "spreading happiness to the children." Their happy-go-lucky attitudes provide enchanting interactions for the kids, and generally keeps them occupied the entire time the group is there. Thursday is another big day for the group, as the Sophomore Auction comes to life at 8:00 in the Gold Room. The auctioneer for this event, is Longwood's own Dr. Webber. He will auction off articles supplied by the students, faculty, and assorted businesses from the thriving metropolis of Farmville. As the week end approaches, so does the mixer that is to be held
on Friday night. As many problems arose in the planning of the big week, Friday night was to be no exception. The band decided that they were having problems too, and broke up at the last minute to go their own separate ways. However the mixer will still go on! Steve McAra will be there from 8:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m. in the Lower Dining Hall, providing us with an assortment of tapes to fit everyone's taste. From Bop to Disco, we can all dance into oblivion to the beat of our favorite performers. The class of 1981 urges everyone to participate in the week's activities, so come on everyone, pull out those class colors on color class days, take part in the Sophomore Auction, and Dance like mad at the mixer. Come on out and show your Longwood spirit this week.
they are getting their money's worth. Dr. Lehman also supervises the on-site Masters Degree Programs offered in Halifax, Mecklenburg, Lawrenceville, and Amelia. The program requires that students only come onto the campus to take exams. Dr. Lehman explained that the concept is based on the premise that it is "easier for one teacher to drive to them" than 30 or more people driving to Ixmgwood. Dr. I^ehman came to longwood in 1966 as Assistant Professor of Biology. This year is the first time he has not taught a class, but he plans on returning to the classroom next year. He says, "Every administrator should teach one semester in order to stay in touch with students." He served a year with the American Council in Education as an Academic Fellow in 1976-77.
There he read 58 books on education, attended seminars and set objectives. He feels that the experience has made him a better administrator. This experience also helped him when he served on the Prince Edward County School Board as well as his present duties. He also gives lectures on hallugenic plants to interested groups. He tells his audience that "nutmeg can be just as bad as hard drugs." Dr. Lehman believes in keeping up on his field which is biology. Yet, he also must keep abreast with his administrative duties and be constantly trying to perfect and add to the Continuing Education Program. Before I left he was trying to drum up a class in the fall on Rhythm Physical Education for K-6 at an area school. From what I heard, the class will probably be started.
FALL 1979 HOUSING PLANS The following plan reflects input from legislative Board, the student body, various groups of representative students, and administrative and staff considerations. North Cunningham — freshman men Tabb — freshman women French — open to all women Wheeler, South Cunningham, Curry — open to all women, including freshmen Frazer second and third floors — open to all men with the exception of the designated fraternity area on the second floor Cox — open to all men Main Cunningham — open to all men Frazer fifth through tenth floors - open to all women Stubbs will house all of the sororities. Frazer fourth floor will be undesignated until it is determined whether it is needed for men or women. Students currently residing on the fourth floor will be allowed to homestead elsewhere provided all criteria are met. Notes: 1. Rising sophomores may not homestead. 2. Second and third floor Curry are no longer designated sorority floors. Students currently residing on those floors may homestead provided all criteria are met. 3. Upperclass transfer students who were placed in South Cunningham for this academic year may homestead provided all criteria are met. Director of Housing Longwood College March 2,1979