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Clark Atlanta University PANTHER Volume II Number I Atlanta Georgia August 24, 1990 PHOTO BY PAULETTE V. WALKER Dr. THOMAS W. COLE President 2 Top Administrators Resign Last week Clark Atlanta University’s provost and associate provost both announced they were resigning to accept other jobs. Dr. Conrad Snowden, provost, will leave the university in October to work closely with the Federal City Council Association in Washington, D.C.. Dr. Nathaniel Pollard, associate provost, has accepted the post of Vice President for Academic Affairs at Virgina State University. The provost of the university is responsible for the Academic Council and Senate — basically overseeing all academic programs. The provost also serves as the chief operating officer and helps to prepare the budget for the University. Dr. Charles Churchwell, a six-month veteran at CAU, has been appointed the interim provost. He will also continue to fulfill his current duties as the Dean of the School of Library and Information Studies. After 10 years of service to Clark Atlanta University, Dr. Pollard is ending his tenure because he saw an opportunity to have more responsibility and authority in the lives of students. The CAU administration has yet to announce Dr. Pollard’s replacement. Dr. Snowden said that he and Dr. Pollard resigned independently. “Pollard is leaving because he wanted a stronger voice,” he said. “I am leaving for personal reasons.” Dr. Snowden, who shares a close relationship with Dr. Cole, also said that there was no bitterness between him and Dr. Cole because of his resignation. “The hardest part about this is leaving Tom,” said Dr. Snowden. “He attracted me to CAU and hopefully our relationship will be long-term.” Dr. Snowden expressed regrets about being unable to form a more personal bond with most of the students since he only served as provost for one year. PRESIDENT COLE: Consolidation Has Brought Prosperity By NANNETTE L. WILSON Editorial Page Editor The consolidation of Clark College and Atlanta University has brought prosperity, according to President Thomas Cole. “In almost every aspect the school is better as a consolidated institution than as either Clark College or Atlanta University,” he said this week. Dr. Cole said that in terms of external grants, parking, the quality of students, and many other areas, there has been an improvement. “Parking still requires attention but it is better now than it was,” he said. “The majority of his faculty, staff, student body and alumni really embraced the idea of the consolidation,” he said. “But, of course, there were a few who did not.” Dr. Cole said the university is making efforts to alleviate the housing problem by constructing a graduate dormitory and also renovating one. He said only about 800 freshmen were accepted this year, a decline of several hundred, because that is all the school could accommodate. “Last year the university ran into a couple of housing problems and had to find other means for housing. For some students, this meant having to stay in hotels. This year, there will be no hotel housing available nor any other type stretching of similar resources,” Dr. Cole added. With the construction of a dormitory and the renovation of another, Dr. Cole said that an additional 500 students may be housed in the fall of 1991. In an effort to improve campus security, the university has hired a new security company, according to Dr. Cole. “We have signed on with a new security company because last year’s security was not that effective,” he said. “Hopefully this year we can see some improvements. Hopefully this year we can see a halfmillion dollars worth of improvements because that is what it costs the university.” The number of actual security guards has not yet been determined but all highly trafficked studentareas will be patrolled. For even further security purposes along with beautification of the campus, there are plans to block off James P. Brawley Drive from Greensferry Street to Fair Street and to change Lawshe Street to a oneway street traveling north instead the way it is now, traveling south. “This decision has been approved by the university and by the mayor’s office. As to when this should take place, we’re waiting for the ‘go’ from the mayor’s office,” he said. Now that the university has become consolidated. Cole would like the administra tion, faculty, staff and student body unite, and develop a coalition of CAU supporters. He said, “We must become a communitycommitted university. We, the administration, faculty and staff are committed. How can we get the students involved?” he asked. Dr. Cole said that students should always feel free to come and talk to him to address their concerns. “My door is always open,” he said. PHOTO BY PAULETTE V. WALKER Approximately 800 freshmen arrived at Clark Bradley and Tara Sweeting assist freshman Atlanta University this week to participate in Ay ana M. Daniels (right) as she moves into her orientation activities. Orientation Guides Meca new room in Holmes Hall.