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Page 2 • SPELMAN SPOTLIGHT October, 1987
The Spelman Spotlight
welcomes Kai Jackson
Dear Fellow Spelmanites:
During the past month, I
have had many people
approach me and ask, “Do I
have to be an English major
to write for The Spotlight?,”
“Is it too late to sign up to be
on The Spotlight staff?,” and
“Am I just committed to
writing articles for the news
paper?” The answer to all of
these questions is no.
At The Spotlight, we accept
anyone who has a sincere
interest in expressing them
selves through the written
word. We are “The Voice of
Black Womanhood” therefore
we want to hear your
Editor’s
Note
thoughts, opinions, and
suggestions. You are free to
express yourself through
poetry, editorials, letters to
the editor, and other ideas
that you wish to contribute.
We, the editors of The Spot
light are trying diligently to
make our newspaper the very
best that it can be. That
means having it released
every month and addressing
issues that concern you. We
are very serious in our efforts
and we ask that all feel free
to let us hear your voice. It
will make a difference.
Sincerely,
Julie Alexander
by Kori Scurlock
Kai Jackson, a native
Chicagoan, is studying here
at Spelman for the 1987-88
school year. She is on
exhange from Sarah
Lawrence in Bronxville, New
York.
K.S.—Sarah Lawrence has
approximately 800 students.
How many are Black?
K.J.—Out of the 800
students, 40 are Black, about
20 identify Black and about
10 are active with the Black
organizations.
K.S.—What are your future
plans?
K.J.—I am an English major
and I would like to teach on a
college level at a school like
Spelman—maybe Spelman.
K.S.—Why did you chose to
study at Spelman?
K.J.—I have studied some of
Dr. Wade Gayles’ work—No
Crystal Stair and I was
hoping to take some of her
classes. I was disappointed to
learn that she will not be
teaching this semester; hope
fully I can take one of her
classes next semester.
K.S.—Other than the fact
that Dr. Gayles will not be
teaching this semester has
Spelman lived up to your
expectation?
K.J.—Pretty much so, I
really had not heard too
much about Spelman. I just
came here with an open
mind.
K.S.—Did you enjoy
freshman week?
K.J.—I enjoyed freshman
week. I was most impressed
by Johnetta Cole and I am
happy to be here at Spelman
this year making history.
K.S.—How do you feel about
Spelman sisterhood? Has
everyone been friendly?
K.J.—Everyone has been
pretty friendly, but I will
admit, I have witnessed
Spelman women demon
strating sisterhood in both
positive and negative ways. I
think we as Black women are
too critical on one another.
K.S.—What has been one of
the hardest adjustments you
have had to make?
K.J.—The restrictions. At
Sarah Lawrence, there are
no restrictions placed .on the
students. I will have to get
use to the cafeteria food. It is
too salty and unhealthy.
K.S.—What do you like most
about Spelman?
K.J.—Finally, I can learn
from a Black perspective. I
also realize that I am
missing out on the social
scene. I can tell now that it
will be hard for me to leave.
K.S.—What goals have you
set for yourself this
semester?
K.J.—I would like to write
for “The Spotlight” and take
as many courses in Black
Studies as possible.
_ Spdnm ,
SPOTLIGHT
Editor-in-chief
Advertising Managers
Kathleen Tait
Stephenie Howard
Associate Editor
Dawn Lewis
Julie Alexander
Reporters
Staff
Toni L. Belin
Jill Bryant
Wande Dada
Kamela Heyward
Heather Hawes
Thresa Leary
Kamela Heyward
Alisa Purdue
Jaye Johnson
Kori Scurlock
Dawn A. Mitchell
Kathryn Stanley
Susan D. Mitchell
Roben Triplett
Cheri L. Roberts
Athena Williams
Kori Scurlock
Photo Editors
Kimberly Walker
Ivor Braden
Dwayne Williams
Kelly Wilson
Kelly Wilson
“The Spelman Spotlight” is a monthly publication
produced by and for the students of Spelman College.
“The Spotlight” office is located in Manley College
Center, lower concourse of Spelman College. Mail
should be addressed to Box 1239, Spelman College,
Atlanta, Georgia, 30314, (404) 525-1743.
“Faculty Spotlight:
Barbara Brown”
by Jaye M. Johnson
Under the leadership of a
new president, Dr. Johnetta
Cole, faculty members and
students are presently eval
uating and redefining the
existing administration. In
making this transition
students should be aware
that several changes have
been made in administrative
positions. Some faculty
members have left, while
others have added responsi
bilities. One such faculty
member who has taken on
more duties is Barbara
Brown.
Presently Mrs. Brown is
Associate Director of the
Career Planning and Place
ment Center. In this position
Mrs. Brown works in setting
up various programs, some of
which include summer
internships, job placements,
and enrollment in graduate
and professional schools.
These and other programs
are available to students who
are interested in gaining
experience and working in
the job market. Mrs. Brown
encourages students to
inquire and take advantage
of these various programs.
(Note that priority is given to
juniors and seniors in these
programs because they will
be entering post-graduate
studies.) Mrs. Brown also
works in conjunction with the
Atlanta University Center
Placement Office. Students
from all of the AU schools are
able to receive career plan
ning and job placement. This
is an excellent program
which assists students in
post-graduate work and
studies.
In addition to serving as
Associate Director of the
Career Planning and Place
ment Center, Mrs. Brown is
holding the position of Acting
Associate Dean of Student
Life, previously held by
Stephen Childs. When asked
whether holding two posi
tions is a tough job, she
replied, “Working goes
beyond just working from 9 to
5.” These two positions are
both geared toward helping
students. Mrs. Brown’s
primary responsibility is
serving as advisor to Spel-
man’s Student Government
Association. This includes
giving advice to the SGA on
the various activities they
have in action. She works
toward achieving a balanced
curriculum, which includes
both academic and extra
curricular activities. Her
primary goal is in working
with Dr. Cole and the entire
administration in planning
and creating a successful
year.
Barbara Brown challenges
each student to help make
this a very productive year.
She feels that our old ties can
be strengthened with new
bonds if we all work together.
Good luck to Dr. Cole, new
and old administrators, and
to you my Spelman sisters in
making this the best year
ever!