Ujr~^\CLARK ATLANTA UNIVERSITY!»^ bringing the :PamtheR * News to you. An independent student newspaper serving the CAU community Volume III Number XVIII_____________________________ Atlanta, Georgia May 1, 1992 1992-93 Tuition Hike For CAU Students By Lewis Pryor public relations major. Sports Editor Earvin said that although this announcement did occur late in the Clark Atlanta University stu­ semester it is not inconsistent with dents will be forced to face a $750 that of other institutions in the increase in tuition and fees for the Atlanta University Center, the Uni­ 1992-93 academic year. versity of Georgia System and other In a letter dated March 27 to higher education institutions. In CAU students, CAU President, Dr. fact, the CAU's notice is the first Thomas W. Cole stated that, “We among the AUC institutions and have examined the costs associ­ will be the lowest. ated with providing the level of aca­ “We (administration) have noted, demic and support services neces­ however, the concern that all stu­ sary to maintain our standard of dents may have not received the excellence.” The tuition increase March 27 letter. We are, therefore, Students await their balance in the Student Accounts Office. Photo by LaKesha Gage for the 1992-93 Academic Year is issuing an additional supply of this $500, and the room and board in­ there was also a “rumor” that circu­ rooms, facilities and services to stu­ correspondence to add to the 5,000 crease will be $250, making the lated around campus that all mon­ dents, as areas to which the rev­ notices that have already been pro­ total increase $750. eys must be paid in full on or before enue will dispersed. vided,” added Earvin. The action taken by Cole was registration. According to Earvin, Earvin also stated, “A large share For the 1992-93 academic year, advised by the University Senate, this rumor is inaccurate. “While of the increase goes to cover the undergraduate tuition and required which consists of representatives of these charges are payable on or increased cost of providing services fees will be $3,500 per semester, an the faculty, staff and the Student before registration, the university that are attributable to inflation.” increase of 7.6 percent. Graduate Government Association. The in­ will maintain the same provisions tuition will be $280 per credit hour, crease was voted on and approved as last year by working with stu­ "A large share of the increase plus mandatory fees based on the by the senate members. dents on a case-by-case basis to student’s individual program. According to Associate Provost allow for these financial obligations goes to cover the increased cost Charges for room and board will and Dean of Student Affairs, Dr. to be met.” of providing services that are increase at an average of 7.1 per­ Larry L. Earvin the increase of the However, according to a letter attributable to inflation." - Dr. cent depending upon the residence tuition and room and board that sent to student's permanent ad­ Larry Earvin. hall occupied. was approved is actually 25 per­ dresses dated March 27, all tuition With the exception of the increase. cent less than the amount recom­ and fee charges are to be paid on or Cole stated that, “Othergeneral poli­ mended by the University Senate. before registration. Many students expressed their cies on tuition, fees, and room and “Hence, this should indicate the The increased revenue for tuition concerns to administration about board charges will basically remain university’s commitment to keep­ as well as room and board covers a the late notice of the increase in intact with the exception of a few ing these charges as low as pos­ number of areas. In a letter from charges. changes.” sible. However, in order to main­ Earvin, dated April 13, to the Grass “How do they expect us to pay Surfacing along with the tuition tain the level of service already be­ Roots Coalition, an independent their charges on time without giv­ and room and board increases there ing provided, tuition and room and student rights organization, he cited ing us full notice? Even though I is also a change in housing poli­ board increases were imperative,” faculty enhancements, improve­ have heard that a notice is circulat­ cies. CAU’s newest residence hall added Earvin. ments to the library collections, up­ ing I have not actually seen one,” Beckwith, which was initially de­ In addition to the tuition increase, grading of residence halls, class- said Alex Waldron, a sophomore signed for graduate students, is Students Organize A "Watchdog Continued on page 2. Group" to Improve Student Life Math Department Honors Students By Monica Riley were not satisfied with student ac­ By Monica Riley teacher assistants, study group Contributing Writer tivities, anemic programming Contributing Writer coordinators, and clerical assis­ throughout the school year, and the tants who have helped the Math­ A new student organization, the administrations unconcerned atti­ The Clark Atlanta University De­ ematical Sciences Department. Grassroots Coalition, has taken on tude toward student needs. In ad­ partment of Mathematical Sci­ “You have helped to destroy the the responsibility of representing dition, they felt that someone needed ences held its third semi-annual myth that only a select few can the silent voice of the CAU student to be the liaison between students Math Excellence Awards cer­ achieve excellence in Mathemat­ body. and faculty. “We are here to protect emony in the Vivian W. Henderson ics," said student tutor Lendozia The Grassroots Coalition con­ students and their rights as a watch Center on April 23. F. Hayes in her occasion address. sists of CAU students of different dog organization,” said member The theme of the program was Platform guest for the ceremony classifications and backgrounds, Kasey Phillips. “The Hardworking Excels in Math­ included Dr. Malika Amini, re­ thus .they chose the name Positive responses and the in­ ematics." The department recog­ tention program coordinator, Dr. grassroots. Because they have no terest shown by other students has nized the excellence and achieve­ Abdulalim A. Shabazz, chairman elected leader or officers, they call made the coalition members believe ments of its students who main­ of the department of mathemati­ themselves a coalition, one in which that they are not alone in their tained an “A” average in their cal sciences, CAU President Tho­ every member has input. feelings about student life and the math courses during the fall se­ mas W. Cole, Jr., Kevin Smith, The Grassroots Coalition was administration. Their objective is mester. Also honored were the instructor of Mathematics, Hayes, founded because group members Continued on page 2. countless tutors, volunteers, Continued on page 2. Page 2 Clark Atlanta University Panther May 1. 1992 Grassroots Continued from page 1. to create discussion' between stu­ dents and administration with the sole intent to facilitate positive change from existing conditions. Member T.W. Williams said, “Many students feel like the school is only interested in taking their money and they make the students settle for what ever the administration dishes out." Although the coalition has only been in existence since mid-Febru- ary, their agenda is full. Their Ever Get Somebody platform includes issues that in­ crease cultural and social activi­ Totally Wasted? ties, adopt a more afrocentric cur­ riculum, turn the campus book­ store into a student co-op program, and improve maintenance in on- campus housing. Through a door to door campaign, the coalition distributed maintenance Fill this Fill this request forms to residents in the E. L. Simon Courts and main campus dormitories. seat now. one later. The requests ranged from replac­ ing shower heads, to repairing faulty heating systems and extermination. Stay in school. Learn all you can in such specialties as Engi­ Many of the request were taken care neering, Accounting, Geology, Marketing, Management, of, however, other requestshave still FRIENDS DON'T lil fRIENDS Computer Science or Business Administration. gone unattended. In a Februaiy Then bring your knowledge and enthusiasm to the meeting between the coalition and DRIVE DRUNK. vitally important energy industry. You just may be able to the Executive Assistant to the Presi­ settle into A a very satisfying career. dent, Dr. Gloria P. James, she com­ mitted maintenance to address hous­ Atlanta Gas Light Company requests within 48 ”. ing “ hours Georgia Natural Gas Company - Savannah Gas Company The coalition has also tried to improve the environment in the William J. Crogman Dining Hall. Increase Coalition member Herb Smith is Continued from page 1. Awards Ceremony Continued from page 1. chairman of a committee to discuss signed for graduate students, is issues including the nutritional Math instructor and Program Co­ A. Norris and Math Club Presi­ scheduled to be occupied completely value of the food offered, the fre­ ordinator, Rev. Lee A. Norris, Sr. dent Henry Hayes. “An awards by graduate students, is scheduled quent shortage of ice, napkins, and The distinguished guest speaker program like this is signaling a to be occupied completely by gradu­ utensils, as well as the appearance for the Math Excellence Awards positive note that black minori­ ate students and some students . of the cafeteria. The group has was Dr. Asa G. Hilliard III, an ties are an asset to the nation According to Earvin, in a meeting noticed some improvements in the education psychologist, historian when it comes to Mathematics, at Beckwit h on April 16, undergradu - dining hall such as tablecloths and and Fuller E. Callaway Professor just give them a chance," said ate students were moved into the decorations, and a cleaner appear­ of Urban Education at Georgia Rev. Norris. residence hall to fill vacant spots in ance.