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August 19, 2010 News CAMPUS CARRIER, PAGE 3
Conn selected for fellowship, leaving Berry for for one year
Nicole Nesmith Conn said. “I view science as a global enter-
Cabin Log Editor-in-Chief prise; most of the scientific issues are global.
I’ll be working on foreign policy issues that
Bruce Conn, professor of biology and dean take it a step further. It’s about using science
of the School of Mathematical and Natural as a way to help countries get along.”
Sciences, is extending beyond the domain of Conn’s position looks specifically at scien-
exams and sleepy-eyed students to test the tific issues and international diplomacy rang-
waters of foreign policy. ing from President Obama’s global health
Conn will spend the next year in Washing- initiative to an ocean policy concerning com- Sports Night at Viking
ton, D.C. as part of the esteemed Jefferson Sci- merce, naval and military issues. He is also Venture
ence Fellowship. During the six-year program, expected to maintain research activities in Come out to the Cage
Conn will be serving as an advisor to the State addition to his new responsibilities. Conn said Center and enjoy a night
Department, continuing in a consulting posi- he has normal reservations about his year in of sports Friday Aug. 20 at
tion for the remaining five years after return- Washington. 9 p.m.
ing to Berry College in the fall of 2011. “As far as trepidation and anxiety, I don’t
During the time that Conn will be away know that much about foreign policy, so New Faces Showcase
from Berry, Tom Kennedy, dean of the Evans I’ve been studying very heavily the past few See the new freshman class
School of Humanities, Arts and Social Sci- months,” Conn said. “The first month or so show off their talents in the
ences, will be taking over the responsibilities will just be orientation, but after that will be Ford Auditorium Saturday
of the dean of the School of Mathematical and very intensive training.” Aug. 21 at 8 p.m. or 10 p.m.
Natural Sciences. Kennedy said he will aid Kennedy said his responsibilities remain
the departments in various ways, with the much the same, with the priority to keep the
help of Julee Tate, associate professor of for- school moving forward.
contributed by cabin log Ice Cream Social
eign languages and Gary Breton, professor of “My responsibility is, well, to sort of make but we have every faith that he will do well,” Enjoy some sweet treats as
chemistry. sure the trains leave on time,” Kennedy said. Breton said. a welcome back to all Berry
A highly competitive program, the Jefferson Tate said she is not sure what her duties Although all three professors are faced students from the Black
Science Fellowship requires the awardees to will entail. with busier schedules, they are grateful to Student Alliance Saturday
be very well-known scientists, bring a bounty “That hasn’t really been fleshed out yet,” have the opportunity to assist the departments Aug. 21 at 9 p.m. in the
of research and a notable network. Conn is one Tate said. “I assume it will be along the lines of in accomplishing goals. Ford Auditorium.
of only 12 scientists and engineers to receive signing forms when Kennedy is busy. What- “I’m hoping it will be very seamless for
the honor this year. Kennedy said it is great ever the task, I think it’s great for Berry; it everyone, including the students,” Breton Slip-N-Slide
for Berry as well as Conn to be associated with reflects well upon Berry College.” said. Join Campus Outreach for
something so prestigious. Breton said his job is to help Kennedy with Conn said he hopes to use his experiences their annual Slip-N-Slide
“I’m delighted that he was granted this things he is not familiar with. to influence students at Berry through course- on Mountain Campus Sun-
opportunity,” Kennedy said. “This will “The dynamics are different from humani- work that focuses on both science and inter- day Aug. 22 at 4 p.m.
increase Berry’s reputation, knowing about ties,” Breton said. “I’ll help him with instru- national relations. Conn said it is important to
our existence and the work we do.” mentation, people that need to be present for see the world in a different light, understand- Rome Braves Game
In the late 1990s, Conn said he became labs and any other requests.” ing that we all have the same basic needs. Get off campus for a couple
more interested in foreign policy and how it Extremely prestigious honors such as the “I hope to gain a lot from this experience,” hours and enjoy some minor
relates to scientific pursuit. Conn said his posi- Jefferson Science Fellowship are typically Conn said. “It’s a great opportunity to engage league baseball as the Rome
tion with the State Department will allow him reserved for faculty from huge universities, in a patriotic act for my country. I really believe Braves take on the Greens-
to advise others on scientific issues. Breton said. He added that it speaks highly of in spreading peace. I believe in helping the boro Grasshoppers Friday
“I have, over the years, been involved both Conn and Berry. United States. We all need to strive to promote Aug. 27 at 7 p.m. at State
internationally with scientific organizations,” “It’s going to be really hard for the sciences, improvement in humanity.” Mutual Stadium
Outdoor Movie
LEED
bill,” Moore said. used in the renovations of older tions is not to achieve LEED Join KCAB for the first
Morgan and Deerfield were dorms on the Berry campus. certification but to at least make outdoor movie of the year
initially built with the expec- “Green renovations will be the buildings more efficient,” in Clara Bowl Friday Aug.
tancy of achieving a silver sta- used whenever they are pos- Goshorn said. “Things like bet- 27 at 10 p.m.
continued from pg. 1
tus on the LEED scale Hopkins sible,” Elsberry said. “Some of ter heating and cooling systems
said. the older dorms are not built in a and more efficient washers Welcome Back Dance
However, the cost of building Dance the night away at
“In order to achieve a silver way that allows for many green and dryers are still worthwhile
a LEED certified building has KCAB’s Luau Dance Sat-
status we were required to shoot techniques to be used.” green renovations even if they
significantly decreased in the urday Aug. 28 at 9 p.m. in
for gold to ensure that we would However, some green reno- aren’t enough for a LEED
past 10 years Hopkins said. Krannert Center.
at least get silver,” Hopkins vations have already been made certification.”
“The cost has gone down
said. “But once the evaluation in older dorms Goshorn said.
SECTION
because green building has Paul O’Mara Gallery Talk
came through, it turned out we “The goal with the renova- FEBRUARY 11, 2010
become more popular,” Hop- Listen and learn from
had actually pulled off a gold
kins said. “More manufacturers professional photographer
status.”
are producing green products so Paul O’Mara Monday Aug.
Hopkins said in order for
they have become more avail-
able and cheaper.”
Morgan and Deerfield to main-
tain their LEED gold status, peri- LEED certifications 30 at 7 p.m. in the Moon
Gallery. CE credit offered.
Moore said Berry has made
odical reports must be sent to the
it a goal to cut back on energy Student Involvement Fair
U.S. Green Building Council.
costs, and the new dorms are Come learn more about
“Things like housekeeping
perfect to help achieve this goal.
chemicals and levels of energy Platinum 80+ points Student Organizations,
“With things like motion sen- what they can offer you
outputs must continuously be
sor lights and thermostats and and how you can become
reported so that the dorms can
well designed heating and cool- Gold 60-79 points a member Tuesday Aug.
keep their status,” Hopkins said.
ing system, Berry will be able to 31 at 5 p.m. in the Cage
“Gold status can be revoked if the
significantly decrease its energy
dorms do not continue to com- Center.
First day of
3692 Martha Berry Highway Environmental Compliance and
Sustainability, said green build-
706-388-0919
Certified 40-49 points
ing techniques are also being
Fall Semester
(Formerly Ritzy Reruns)
Academic Adjustments?
As freshmen unpack interact with the student body.
their bags and Viking One of the things about Berry
that makes it a cut above the rest
Venture begins, Berry is the faculty’s willingness to
completes the cycle of answer questions about tests, lec-
exit-entry that is the epit- tures or reading material during
office hours, and some will even
ome of constantly fluctu- help develop ideas for papers.
ating college culture. The Swamping professors with
college’s internal pro- additional grades to turn in may
encourage them to reduce the
cesses whir into a steady number of tests and quizzes they
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august 19, 2010 opinions CAMPUS CARRIER PAGE 5
tive influences, they also apply to per- try artists purposely try to outdo each
Megan The Zeftings
sonal preferences. other by creating more lame lyrics than
Benson Chris
We all want to be individual and their peers.
Sports Editor
stand out in a group, and your taste The problem with disliking a genre,
in music is a very easy way to express though, is the same as with stereotyp-
yourself. Whether you enjoy listening ing a person because of their ethnicity
to Justin Bieber, Disney music or the or geographical location: generaliza-
One of my friends recently told me London Philharmonic Orchestra, you tions are often incorrect. It does not
that she could not understand how I should not care what others have to matter if you like music with instru-
was able to stand listening to the music say, just listen to what pleases you. ments or synthesizers, or classical or
I did. I hold the distinct belief that music indie – it is your opinion.
“How can you listen to that crap?” is created in everyday life – clicking You know what they say about opin-
she asked me. “They don’t even use high heels, wind blowing through the ions – they are like hairstyles. Every- Fail.”
real instruments.” trees or cars driving by on the freeway. one has one; some are beautiful, some
The question got me thinking about Music is whatever we enjoy listening are nasty, and some are scarier than
why I liked that particular song. “It’s to. Whether it follows certain chord Michael Jackson babysitting your kids.
The Jennings
different,” I thought. progressions or time constraints, it Just because you do not like a song, art-
Taylor
Having been a part of bands and does not matter. ist or genre does not mean that other
orchestras for the better part of the last We have all seen small children people will necessarily agree with you.
decade, I enjoy listening to a variety of – and sometimes even grown-ups – Music exceeds geographical and cul-
music. banging on random pieces of furniture tural boundaries. Small African tribes
Now don’t get me wrong, I enjoy or cookware to perform for their audi- create music from their hearts and it is
cranking up some Tchaikovsky or ence. They are creating something and usually very different from the music
Beethoven on the stereo every once in a music, like art, has no limitations. heard and created at Berry College.
while as well, but as they say, “variety In addition to listening to the types Music should not be tainted by this
Not use her
is the spice of life.” of music that please you, you should hoity-toity attitude. Where classical
time wisely.”
It would be easy for me to criti- also respect the musical opinions of music can sometimes become confus-
cize my peers for listening to specific others. In other words, don’t be a music ing with its opus numbers, strange Ital-
genres or artists because of my musical snob! ian words and obscure jargon, trendy,
background, but if anything all that the The music I enjoy listening to goes popular music can be considered triv-
music theory and composition courses beyond genres to specific artists and ial and brainless. The Travises
have taught me is that individuality songs, and sometimes even to small Don’t just hear the music – listen to Millie
and diversity are key to becoming a parts of songs. It would be hypocriti- it. Pay attention to the parts of a song
successful artist. cal of me to say that I do not have my you like or dislike and that will help
I often hear the phrases “Be your- own musical preferences, because I do you become a more active listener.
self” or “Don’t give into peer pres- have them. Who knows, maybe you will find that
sure.” While they are most often meant Generally speaking, I avoid the a song you like opens up a whole new
to steer young people away from nega- “country” genre. I imagine that coun- world of music for you.
Goof off
too much.”
carriEr
has to wait until the last minute.
Provost
5) Get enough sleep, eat right
(most of the time), and exer-
cise. Each of these will help with
To the class of 2014 and to stress.
transfer students new to Berry: 6) Don’t be afraid to ask for
help. Ask your faculty, your RA,
Welcome to Berry! The Campus the Academic Support Center,
Carrier folks have given me (and your friends, your family. We
NEEDS YOU! others) a chance to offer you some have lots of great people on cam-
Paid Positions Available early advice. Here’s what I’ve told pus who are all interested in help-
Meetings Every Monday at 5:30 p.m. my advisees each fall and what I ing you succeed.
in Richards Gym told my kids when they went off 7) Stay on campus for the
to college: weekends for the first half of the
semester. If you want to start feel-
1) Go to class. Every class. ing at home here, you actually
Every day. It will pay off for you have to live here.
in the long run. 8) Think about others. How
2) Explore. Consider new will you make a difference in the
courses of study, meet new peo- world? What can you do right
ple, participate in new activities, now? We have many opportuni-
find new places. Figure out what ties to volunteer to help people in
you like, and what you don’t. our community. Get together with
Figure out areas where you excel, a couple of friends and help.
and what you can live without. 9) Call the people who raised
Discover new areas of interest. you once a week or so to let them
3) Read. Read books, maga- know you’re ok. (And not just
Student Discount on Oil Change and General Repair zines, newspapers – and websites when you have a problem.) They
too, if you read them critically and miss you.
with an eye toward what is veri- 10) Look up from the cell phone
fiable. Read what’s required for periodically and marvel at the
your courses, but read for fun as beautiful campus around you!
well.
4) Manage your time wisely. I’m looking forward to getting
Do your work for class. Work to know all of you over the course
hard at your job. Do something of the year. Good luck with this
fun every day, even for just 15 first semester!
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Writing Center
review include a venture tied to the terrific Exer- along with many shared services (marketing, com-
cise Science program (VO2Max tests, fitness assess- munications, business planning, project manage-
ment, accounting, risk management) provided by
ments, etc.), Viking Furniture (Adirondack chairs),
and Handicrafts (yep, using the looms…).
Berry Enterprises Student Team (B.E.S.T.).
7.Rufus Massey was awarded the prestigious offers assistance,
understanding for
Following are some cool accomplishments from Leavey Award for Private Enterprise Education
various student enterprises: from the Freedoms Foundation at Valley Forge for
the innovative student-operated enterprises pro-
information ACROSS
1 Sound near an
leaving a comment on a story, to chat- ineffective
MARK HANNAH ting on the forums or starting the blog, scarecrow
Adviser, Viking I encourage you to use Viking Fusion 4 Electrical pioneer
Fusion as a place to express yourself. Speak- Nikola
ing of expressing yourself, you can 9 Scandinavian
also share photos, videos, and creative inlet
There is so much going on at Berry
writing with your fellow students and 14 Chef’s phrase
it can sometimes be hard to keep up
have it published online with Viking 15 Healing plants
with it all. Fortunately, there is a place
Fusion. You can just also enjoy watch- 16 Apple pie
where you can learn about all that is
ing one of the original award-winning maker’s device
important to students from a student’s
perspective. Viking Fusion (http:// productions created by our staff. Feel 17 Economy-
vikingfusion.berry.edu) is a student- free to use Viking Fusion as a resource boosting
operated website that contains news while at Berry to connect online with government
from across the campus and around your fellow students in a unique way program
Rome. We work closely with the Cam- and also a place to escape from your 20 Ex-UN chief
pus Carrier and actually are the online busy lives and enjoy all that we have Annan
home for the newspaper. It’s also a to offer. I hope you have an enlighten- 21 GPS
place where you can voice your opin- ing and entertaining year. suggestions
ion on issues that matter to you. From 22 Greek vowels
23 Apt name for a
herding dog
Counseling Center
26 Wedgelike tools
28 Exam with
derivatives and
available as resource
integrals
32 __ Miss
33 Game originally By Jeff Chen 8/9/10
for students
named “The 72 “For __ sake!” Saturday’s Puzzle Solved
Conquest of the 73 Messy place
World”
34 Gold or silver, e.g. DOWN
38 Baldwin of “30 1 Sherry container
your questions about services. Elisa Rock” 2 Choir part
Torell, a graduate student intern from 40 Line spoken to 3 Homeless child
MARSHALL jenkins Richmont Graduate University will the audience 4 Cross shape
provide counseling under my super- 43 Actor’s 5 Bent pipe shape
Director of Counseling vision two days per week. Also, we assignment 6 One with a
supervise the Peer Educators who post 44 Big name in grumpy scowl
the bathroom Pot Thoughts and orga- chicken 7 “__ we forget”
nize activities and cultural events pro- 46 She gets what 8 Appearance
CHANGE! College brings much grams on making healthy, smart choices she wants 9 TV monitoring gp.
change. The Counseling Center is for making the best of college and life. 48 Wall Street 10 Wisecrack maker
here to help you cope with change and If you want to help us with educating index, with “the” 11 Give a speech
develop skills to face new personal students here and in Rome about men- 49 Puffy sky feature 12 Fit for a king
challenges. tal health related topics such as alcohol 53 Hall of Fame 13 Word with sun or
Academic achievers and under- and drug abuse, sexual assault, eating Celtic whose evening
achievers, social insiders and outsid- disorders, etc., let us know and we’ll initials are his 18 Catchall abbr.
ers, people facing normal stresses and discuss the Peer Educator program fur- given name 19 Tennis legend (c)2010 Tribune Media Services, Inc. 8/9/10
those with mental health issues use ther with you. 56 Spanish cat Arthur
our services. Our service is confiden- Also, come to our office for books 57 Pakistan neighbor 24 “Ben-__” 39 Hard-shelled 53 Actor Douglas and
tial. I am a licensed psychologist, and and other media on personal develop- 58 Benelux country: 25 “East of Eden” palm fruits baseballer Gibson
Terri Cordle, M.S., L.P.C., is a licensed ment topics. We will see you in classes Abbr. director Kazan 41 Dunked morning 54 Witch
professional counselor, So if you think and residence halls to discuss stress 60 Strong-jawed 27 Belief: Suff. snack 55 Farr or Foxx
you need a skilled, listening ear from management, relationships, personal- device 28 __ of arms 42 Film lioness 59 London’s __
someone outside your social circle, ity, and other requested topics. There 64 Rome’s twin 29 Comrade in arms 45 Sister Britain art gallery
put down that phone book and call are lots of folks at Berry eager to help founders, 30 Wranglers 47 “Sister __”: 61 Rascals
706-236-2259 (or on-campus extension and support you. If you’re not sure we traditionally alternative Whoopi 62 Three-piece
2259), or come by the Counseling Cen- are the right ones for your particular 68 Makes a scarf, say 31 Proficiency Goldberg film attire, maybe
ter, located in the Ladd Center, to make need, come see us, and we’ll help you 69 One-eighty 35 Knucklehead 50 List of choices 63 Glimpse
an appointment. find the service you need. We welcome 70 Dot on a die 36 Baseball’s Felipe 51 Runs out of 65 WWII transport
Regarding the rest of the staff, we you and look forward to meeting those 71 Dost lay one’s or Moises 52 Score before 15, 66 Dr. of rap
welcome our new office manager, of you who choose to share your jour- eyes on 37 Ribald in tennis 67 Dr.’s co-workers
Teresa Frazier, who can help you make ney with us.
that appointment and who can answer
15 Dos &
Berriam-
Don' Webster
ts Terms you may hear Quick Edition
around campus:
The Bubble: all the surrounding areas when entering Berry Col- space between Morgan and Deerfield.
lege. From the Gate of Opportunity to the academic buildings, and
Residence Halls, athletic fields, roads, houses; also includes Moun- The Three Flo's of Hoes: there are three floors in the Morton/
tain Campus. A protective shield from the rest of Rome, Ga. and the Lemley Residence hall where hoes run wild, and they aren’t the
world. We have a our own city called Mount Berry. garden tools.
to fight the freshman 5 to 15 Chastity Castle: The Ford buildings are home to Clara, East and
West Mary women. The ladies that live in the buildings are sus-
pected to be studious and chaste.
The Dana Funk: the stench that once swarmed one's nostrils
when walking through the halls of Dana Residence Hall. Recently
has been evicted and vacated to Thomas Berry over the summer.
Three ma- Rape Lot: a parking lot behind the E.H Young Theatre where
Katherine Lavey jor factors include women have been suspected of taking advantage of their victims.
6. Do the H2O, minimize the high sugar and high
having a new sense of
Features Editor
freedom, a change in sur-
Beware.
As the fall semester begins, roundings and a stressful work- calorie drink intake.
college campuses will be chaotic load. Finding ways to cope can Stretch: the three-mile road that leads and circles around
as returning students move back into and will be difficult with the sudden Mountain campus. Good for driving when needing some
their day-to-day grind. Also, for some, change in lifestyle. Food can become
time to think or take a break from studying.
7. Don’t
breaking away from the long held par- something to turn to when you feel a
ent’s grip for the first time into the jour- loss of control or when you experience fall into bad habits such as staying up
ney as a freshman own challenges arise. new waves of emotions. late and waking up early.
Overcoming obstacles will be rewarding. We all want to exercise our rights to do
One obstacle we have heard about (or what we want, minus the weight gain.
have faced) is the unforgiving “freshman Web MD and other reports suggest stu-
fifteen,” the weight one may gain while
attending their first undergraduate
dents keep in mind many activities will
revolve around food. We all should
refrain from a sedentary lifestyle,
8. Do exercise—schedule time and follow it. Walk-
year in college. According to fresh- ing to class or riding a bike is also beneficial. The Cage
man15.com, college students are which can keep the calories from
prone to weight fluctuations, adding up. By following these provides a free gym, open seven days of the week.
because of stress related fac- steps, the freshman fifteen Swimming is available and classes such as cycling,
tors, as well as frequent can be another challenge dancing and yoga are free. Schedules will be posted on
partying. to overcome.
the Berry athletics page in the fall.
ing can lead to excess calories and late night 10. Do avoid staying inside the dorm play- you have been exercising whichs, philly cheese steaks, a southwest grill and sushi as well as
a deli.
meal runs to McDonald's or Taco Bell. ing video games, watching movies or TV all the on a daily basis.
time. Getting involved will help with staying Moderation is key.
active and meeting people. There are a variety Round-a-about: there is only one, a Berry landmark.
of inturmurals in the fall and spring semesters.
Mofield: the new co-ed dorms that opened in the fall of 2009, the WinShapers: those students who have recieved a scholarship
combination of Morgan Hall and Deerfield Hall. Can also be the from Chick-fil-a and participate in the WinShape program. They
5. Do eat small snacks between classes if live in Friendship and Pilgrim halls on Mountain Campus.
you feel your stomach start to growl. 13. Don’t get pregnant.
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Friday, Aug. 27
club scene for Berry students.
in Rome.
“Club Viking is a new dance
“I think it’s a great idea,” Tra-
vis said. Wednesday, Sept. 1
club concept where college stu- “I would definitely go,” Ben-
dents, primarily from Berry, nett said.
Rome Braves Game Vollyball tailgate
could go to hang out, dance and Junior Mitch Hutts said, even
socialize,” Steinmeyer said. “With though dance clubs aren’t where 7:00-9:30pm
he would be, he thinks it is a good 7:00-8:00pm
the closing of Peach Palace, we
decided that Rome needed a place idea.
for students to go that didn’t have “I’m not big into dance clubs, Outdoor Movie
but I’m supportive of most any For a list of upcoming events, visit the
all the ‘creepy people’ that seem to “50 First Dates”
plague the off-campus locations.” student-run group,” Hutts said. calendar at www.berry.edu
The first event will be held Club Viking will be held once 10:00pm-12:00am
Friday, Aug. 20 during Viking a month, with the locations to be
announced.
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Q&A
Q: What factors played a role in your return to Berry? Q: How do you plan on running the position of being
For more information
A: Scott Dunford, who had this position the last four
years, is a good friend of mine. In fact he was one of my
in charge of Berry’s sports information program differently on Berry Athletics
than last time?
student assistants when I was here before. He actually A: As we get into this year…I want to have a lot of
encouraged me to apply for this job. emphasis on video on the [Berry athletics] website. We’re
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I always knew if I had an opportunity to come back to going to have a high concentration of video on our web- berry.edu/athletics
Berry that’s the only place I would leave Young Harris to site. We may see more postgame interviews or pregame
go to. Never did I think that opportunity was going to
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our coaches in different ways.
Q: How has the position of Berry College DSIP changed I’d like to see us more involved in some of the social
since you were last here in 2006? media aspects as well - Facebook and Twitter - because
A: [There is now] the ability to follow games online…to those allow us to actually go to the people instead of mak-
follow the stats while the games are going on. ing people come to our website whenever they want.
Scott [Dunford]’s done stuff to help the photographers Since I left in 2006, Berry College has taken on this man-
[such as] getting strobe lights, first in Ford Gym then they tra of “Experience It Firsthand,” where it’s really focusing
moved them over [to the Cage] when it was built. on becoming the premier student work campus in Amer-
$4
Millions
work program is to craft a professional resume for a $3
student.
“I have seen resumes of Berry students that in one
page tells an inspiring story about the experience $2
they’ve had here,” Waters said. “We want that for every
student.” $1
While these opportunities are being implemented in
the hopes of creating a more meaningful work experi-
ence, the maximum number of hours a student can work 2004-2005 2005-2006 2006-2007 2007-2008 2008-2009 2009-2010
in a week will be decreased from 20 to 16 in order to gordie murphy, Graphics Editor
accommodate the growing student body and to better meaningful, and we’re coming up with what the core bring in revenue or have value to the student.
supplement a student’s academic experience. values of the work program are,” Burnes said. “[The Randall Goble, director of the Cage Center, said
“There is general agreement that at about 16 hours, organizational charts] show that these are the core val- the idea of meaningful work extends to every job on
students reach a threshold where if they work more than ues, this is meaningful work and this is how you move campus.
that, they endanger their academics,” Waters said. through the system.” “Every job on campus is meaningful to the extent of
Exceptions to the 16-hour maximum will be made One way that student work is hoping to increase effi- that position,” Goble said. “They’re there for a reason.”
based on a student or department’s specific need. Work ciency, both financially and in student and department According to Briggs, there are currently 1,600 jobs on
positions that have more hours built into the expecta- outcomes, is through the implementation of organiza- campus. The student work budget has increased from
tions, such as upper level jobs, will also be permitted to tional charts. Throughout the summer, charts have been approximately $2.5 million in 2004 to about $5 million
work 20 hours each week Waters said. created for each department on campus. These charts last year due to increased minimum wage and the imple-
Waters said the limit to student work has caused mis- show the student positions of that particular department mentation of incremental work levels two years ago.
conceptions to form that budget cuts have been made in or program, the number of hours per week the students Burnes said the number of jobs on campus show how
the student work program. in the position will work, the number of students who important the student work program is at Berry.
“What we always have to do is work to control stu- will work the job and, from that, accurate approxima- “People are really beginning to understand that the
dent wages within a predetermined budget that is part of tions of how much money will be spent in an academic work program is now truly central to a Berry student’s
the total college budget,” Waters said. “We have not cut year for that particular position. Also included is a education,” Burnes said. “It’s not just a nice thing we do
back on the commitment to budgeting student work.” description of a developmental path to progress from for students to make some money.”
College President Stephen R. Briggs said students one level to the next. Despite the record-size incoming freshman class,
would end up financially benefiting from the limit. Burnes who will no longer act as the director of the both Burnes and Waters said every student would still be
“It’s good for students for the college to be economi- Bonner Scholars Program in order to focus more on guaranteed a job on campus if they chose to have one.
cally efficient, because if we aren’t, it can increase tuition student work, said the organizational charts will fulfill
cost for every student,” Briggs said. “We want everyone student work’s goal of improving communication with
to understand that we’re not holding back money from students and departments.
students; we’re just trying to spend that money in a way According to Burnes, for a job to be a meaningful work
that’s fair to everybody.” experience, it must fulfill one of the following require-
“We’re going to let people know how we define ments: provide a service to the college, reduce costs,
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