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Page 7 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