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Spelman Spotlight
September 1981
Dean Of Student Life Introduces
New Programs
By Karen Burroughs
News Editor
Since January, 1981, Dr.
Carmen Jordan - Cox has been
the Dean of Student Life at
Spelman College. A native of
Savannah Georgia, Dr. Cox
received her Bachelor’s Degree
in Sociology from Indiana Un
iversity, her Masters Degree in
counseling and student per
sonnel administration from
Pennsylvania State University,
and her Ph.D. in higher educa
tion from Boston College.
Dr. Cox has introduced several
new programs to Spelman, the
most recent being the new
“Phase 4” program, designed to
provide students with services to
help them grow and develop
during their years at Spelman.
"We are trying to prepare the
Spelman students for life after
graduation,” says Dr. Cox.
“We've had the excellent par
ticipation in the programs this
year. I'm very pleased. There is a
lot students can gain from these
experiences.”
I n addition, Dr. Cox would like
to see members of her staff more
involved with the students in
their living environment. She
would like to informally visit the
various dorms in order to allow
the students to become better
acquainted withTier. "I think this
is very important. My primary
reason for wanting to visit the
dorms is to show the students
another side of me, and just for
us to get to know each other,”
she states.
Dr. Cox has several activities
planned which are designed to
improve over - all life in the
residence halls. She is also
attempting to improve
Spelman's counseling services.
Dr. Cox is also trying to
become more involved with the
SGA. “I think we’re off to a good
start. We have established a good
rapport; this is very important.”
She suggests that if students want
a problem solved or a question
answered, they should take it to
those who have the authority to
bring about change. “I’m trying
to be as responsive as possible,”
says Dr. Cox. "I encourage more
students to talk to us - not just to
me - but to more members of my
staff. We’re all willing to help and
make changes if the justification
is strong enough."
There have been several
rumors circulating around
Spelman’s campus concerning
statements that Dr. Cox has
allegedly made. These rumors
include enforcing a curfew for all
student; the gate to Spelman
being closed at 2:00; and the
students not being able to leave
the dorms after 12:00. Dr. Cox
denies having made any of these
statements. "These rumors, are
untrue,” she says. “I believe that
students have to make their own
choices, learn to budget their
own time; we can’t regulate
that."
Dr. Cox believes in upholding
college rules. “My responsibility
is to enforce college policy,” she
says. “In any community, you
have to have rules. No one likes
to deal with problems of dis
cipline, but it has to be done.
Students will have to meet us
halfway."
Dr. Cox is very concerned
about the housing problem at
Spelman. “We're trying to work
within the limited space that we
have. We have tried to come up
with a system that is as fair as
possible. This system may not
make everybody happy, but it is
fair,” she says. “We are trying to
refine the computer system used
last year; we’d like a balance
between the old system and the
new system. The problem,
though, is not the system of
housing selection. The problem
is inadequte housing. Dr. Stevyart
is trying to obtain funds to build a
new dorm. We’re willing to listen
to suggestions on how to im
prove the housing system. We’re
For the most part, Dr. Cox is
very pleased with her position
here. “I enjoy being here very
much. "The students are fun,”
she says. "Being in this role is a
lot of work some days, but it's
very rewarding.”
from the president’s desk
I n an effort to condense the present gap between the student body
and the administration, Dr. Stewart wishes to keep everyone aware of
what he is doing for Spelman. Below is Dr. Stewart’s September
calendar:
September 8
Dr. Stewart met with the Executive Committee of the Board in New
York. Discussion centered around future fund raising events for
Spelman and faculty promotions.
September 16
Dr. Stewart met in Washington, D.C. with Senators Dunn and
Manley, and the Department of Education to secure a loan for a new
dormitory. (He is still waiting to see if money has been appropriated).
September 17
A faculty meeting was held. Committee reports were reviewed.
Test results, parking problems, and tenure for faculty were discussed.
New committees plan to look into Chapel programs, a college - wide
reading program and continuing information.
September 24
Dr. Stewart met with the New Nigerian Consulate at the Peachtree
Center.
Dr. Stewart feels that the progress of Spelman will depend on the
students. He feels that we take pride in ourselves and our
participation in Black College Day as well as other activities reinforce
his belief.
"ITS TIME FOR A CHANGE"
ELECT
THOMAS
CUFFIE
ON OCTOBER 27, PUNCH 7
THE ATLANTA CONSTITUTION
ENDORSEMENTS
"Mayor Jackson, who has had his share of fights with the City
Council during his eight years in office, was clearly pleased
Wednesday morning with the troubles some of his old council
opponents had in the election.
He declared that he would actively work in behalf of attorney Cuffie
in the runoff with Bond. 'It's nothing personal against Councilman
Bond, but it's just that Bond has neglected his district,' said the
Mayor.
He said Cuffie 'had come up through the ranks,' first as a city police
office and then as an assistant city attorney. 'He knows the city,'said
Jackson."
Dennis Blackwell, Clark College
Dr. Robert Brisbane, Chairman Poli. Sci. Dept., Morehouse
Dr. Abraham Davis, Poli. Sci. Dept., Morehouse
Myrtle Davis, Councilmember Elect
A. Reginald Eaves, Fulton Co. Commissioner
Jimmie Hix, Morehouse College
Herman Holt, Former Candidate, Council District 4
Maynard H. Jackson, Mayor of the City of Atlanta
Michael Lomax, Chairman of Fulton Co. Commission
Dr. Benjamin E. Mays, Pres. Emeritus, Morehouse College
Robert “Tree” Reese, Former Candidate, Council District 4
Hildred Shumake, Former Candidate, Council District 4
Chuck Williams, Fulton Co. Commissioner