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Vol. I Morris Brown College Atlanta, GA. 30314 September 22, 1983 Te//inq It Like It Isi Officials Say Enrollment Is Up. . . Morris Brown Exact Enrollment Still A Mystery by Keith Porter Morris Brown College officials still do not know exactly how many students have enrolled this year. At Observer press time, however, officials said that because students were still registering they could not give an exact count but judging from records at the time, enrollment is up. It was discovered that one of the main problems why students did not complete registration during the first week was because of the continuous breakdown of computers which were recently installed. Students claim that because officials were unfamiliar with operating the computers, the process of registering was “too long and drawn out." But, officials argue that because all computers in the AUC are feeding into the main terminal at the AUC Library at the same time, this caused breakdowns during registration. As lines became uncon trollably longer, students became frustrated. "It was un organized and the administra tion did not follow procedure," said Phil Mitchell, student. While Morris Brown officials were experiencing problems with knowing the exact number of students enrolled, so were other AUC schools. Morehouse College Registrar's office could not provide information on the school’s enrollment at Observer press time due to the fact that students were still registering. However officials at Clark College say that total enrollment for this year has been 645 students. Although some schools in the AUC still do not know how many students- they have registered, the overall enrollment in the six- member consortium has in creased. Pictured above is Eduiie D. Walker, new Vice President for Fiscal Affairs, who seems to be getting down to business. Orientation Week Continues A Legacy by Hedren H. Johnson By applying this year’s motto, Continuing a Legacy With a New Vitality, the present SGA provid ed all those who were new to Morris Brown College with an excellent start. The week began on Sunday, August 21, as parents and students were greeted officially by the college administration. Those that came by plane or bus had a Morris Brown College Welcoming Committee at their disposal. For on-campus students, a check-in procedure was used with stations at the gym, Towers, and finally each dormitory. That evening, new comers were given their packets which contained, among other items, the traditional purple and white beanie. Monday started with words of inspiration from the mayor of Atlanta, the Honorable Andrew Young. Next, an orientation to college-based programs was given. This session gave an in troduction to Counseling and Testing, residential living, skills programs, Special Services, and Career Development. Both MARTA and First Atlanta gave talks to the new students also. One of the nicer things about Orientation Week was that the tests administered on Tuesday only lasted for the first part of the day. Since the group was not drained too badly from testing, they were' bright-eyed and Wolverine-tailed for the ban quet feting them. Senator David Scott, the speaker, was honored with several standing ovations. His main point was that we should all act to maintain our colleges of Negro ancestory. (Continued on Page 7) Morris Brown Alumnus Walker Replaces Hankerson As Business Manager by Michael Phillips Eduiie D. Walker, Morris Brown alumnus '68 has returned to his alma mater as the new vice-president for Fiscal Affairs.- Walker, who replaced John H. Hankerson as business manager, says that his new job is "exciting, challenging, and fulfilling.” • The Jackson, Ga., native and business administration major while in college, joined the administrative staff four weeks ago. He told the Observer that being business manager’ has helped him to realize the best approach to student needs is "sensitivity” because many students receive little or no help from their parents. Walker said that students should see him as someone they can respect, who will be fair and who will be responsive to their needs. The problem between the student body and the ad ministration is the need for "better communication," said Walker. "Students feel there is a dis tance between them and ad ministration." Walker also feels that the way to establish "better human relations" with students and their needs is to have an informal approach. He said that dislike among students towards his predecessor is attributed to attitudinal problems and hard decisions made in the business office. "We want to work vyith our staff concerning our'-role with, the students, because they (students) are our clients.” As business manager, he is responsible for seven departments: financial aid, maintenance, food service, con trollers office (accounting), post office, security, and athletics. He plans to work closely with maintenance to beautify the campus even more because “the campus should be neat, attrac tive and representative of what we are" he said. In response to yearly com plaints from students about the food serviM, Walker said he plans to monitor the service by eating in the cafeteria himself. I n addition, he plans to ask the student food service committee to assist in improving the quality of the food. When told that students have complained in past years about campus security, Walker replied, “We need to review out contrac tual agreement with the security service and investigate com plaints.” And, he said, students should file official complaints with his office or Student Affairs. In an effort to resolve monetary problems foreign students face with the business office. Walker has agreed to meet with them and work out problems with foreign currency being frozen in their country or .foreign currency not being provided quickly enough in the United States. Walker also said that he plans to attend several Student Government Association meetings and hear concerns from the student body. "If the Fiscal Affairs office responds to the student needs in a positive manner and allows the student to feel about themselves despite their financial situation, it will allow them to maintain their dignity." "It's good because all of us need to feel good about ourselves,” said Walker. Walker said he sees a more unified student body, a strong Student Government office, more positive public relations, more emphasis on academic excellence; and a strong fiscal accountability as the year goes on. In reference to students hav ing school pride, the alumnus financial aid officer said Morris Brown has a magnificant history for graduating students who have made noteworthy con tributions to society.” “Unfortunately we (Brow- nites) have perhaps maintained too low a profile,” said Walker. President's Assistant Dies At 66; MBC Family Mourns His Death by James Barlow Major John Powell, Jr., Special assistant to the president, died early August. He was 66. The former athletic director and head football coach, is a graduate from Morris Brown College and went on to receive his M.E.D. degree at the Univer sity of Pittsburgh. Powell, former Vice President of Student Affairs, was also the captain of the football team during the 1950’s. His outstanding football career at Morris Brown enabled him to earn varsity letters in (Continued on Page 2)