Clark A tlanta University Clark Atlanta î INÎVERS1TY Volume I! Number II PANTHERAtlanta, December 4, 1989 Georgia Atlanta Media Network Awards Students By KELLY C. RHODES Paula Palmer, an image consultant, revealed Associate Editor techniques and tips on creating a successful and image. Ms. Palmer listed four basic principles to CYDNEY WILLIAMS dressing for more authority: l)Dress to be Managing Editor included - “Don’t dress to exclude yourself, dress The Atlanta Media Network (AMN) b i to make others think you’re capable of doing the presented its first “Media Career Workshop job”; 2)Dress for the desired position - “Notice 1989.” Bill Clark coordinator for this event said how the people in the position you desire dress, If J this was an opportunity for students to learn ■ "4 z. f and dress accordingly”; 3)Dress for comfort - “If IL more about the media and meet professionals in something is wrong with you, for example if the field. your feet hurt, you won’t do your best”; and The workshop, held in the exhibition hall of 4)Remember the military - “Little things can the Robert Woodruff Library on Nov. 18., make you or break you, so be sure to keep them featured presentations on effective interviewing as neat as possible.” and resume writing, power dressing and careers Students continue to attend classes as administration Ms. Palmer explained, “All of these don’t in media: a panel discussion. work if you’re not consistent. Consistency is the organizes. The program began with the introduction of key. If you’re not consistent the message you’re the 1989 scholarships presented by Harry sending is, I’m not on top of things all the time.” CAU Administration Amana, director of Communication Arts, and She also explained that 55 percent of how you By SETH COLEMAN of Students, Michael Baskin is Jennifer Pasley, chairperson of the AMN communicate is based on how you’re dressed, 35 Staff Writer the General Counsel, and Donald committee. The recipients of this years percent on your manner of speech and 7 percent With the consolidation of Murphy is the Internal Auditor. scholarship awards were Kisha Brown, Randall on what you say. Clark College and Atlanta University staff members of Davis, and Meredith Lawson. Each student Also on hand was Mann Reed, station University (forming Clark particular importance to students received $500. manager of WVEU Public Television. He Atlanta University) being include Postmistress Pauline J. Annette Ogletree, production coordinator at explained that money in television is made official, there have been some Beasley, Assistant Chief Georgia Public Television, stressed the the through positions in news, anchoring, changes on the administrative Buildings and Grounds Engineer importance of having a good resume. She management and sales. In addition, he level. There will also be changes Leroy Brown, Financial Aid explained, “Resumes do not get you jobs, they commented that the majority of television jobs in some campus procedures. Director Sheila T. Brown, get you appointments. They are your calling depend on appearnace as well as what you know. On the administrative level, the Cooperative Education Director cards.” Vince Mickens, chairperson of AMN and Vice president is Dr. Thomas W. Cole. Belinda A. Oliver, Transcripts Ms. Ogletree cited some very important errors President of Sales for Brunson Communica­ In his absence, the person in and Records Coordinator Janice to avoid when preparing a resume they are, tions, W1GO Radio, explained what the sales charge is the provost, Dr. Conrad W. Hardnett, Head Cashier mispelled words and changes in tense. These industry in radio consists of. He also expressed Snowden. Dr. Snowden will also Alberta G. Tucker, and Campus things can sabotage a resume, she explained. how important internships were for students. act as Vice President for Minister Rev. Paul Easley. “It is important to check your resume, The next speaker on hand was the editor of Academic Affairs. A significant change in campus re-check it, check it again, and have someone Fast Forward Magazine, Virginia Holland Dr. Nathanael Pollard, Jr. is policy is that notices, notes, else check-it.” Ms. Ogletree also mentioned that Davis. She explained the quality of work she the Associate Provost and the bulletins, etc., are no longer the format of your resume is very important. requires from her writers is very demanding. Dean of the Graduate School. permitted to be taped or tacked “Y ou have to specifically gear your resume to “You have to be committed, serious and Deborah McCurdy is the onto doors, walls, or windows. what it is you want to do.” Finally she stated, no dedicated to the job,” said Ms. Davis. Assistant Provost, Dr. Carl Instead, students are asked to resume is complete without a cover letter. Other professionals from the media included Spight is the Executive Assistant contact Beverly Jones (8094) or “Your cover letter is an introduction of you Dale Hill, marketing and promotions director to the President and will act as the Anita Barham (8319) to have and tells the interviewer what your interested in for the South Eastern region of Warner Interim Dean of the School of their announcements placed on doing.” She explained that it is very important to Brothers. Hill told how a volunteer internship Arts and Sciences. the campus monitors located in address the cover letter to the proper person. position he did with V103 Radio played an Charles R. Stephens is the the foyer-entrance of most “If you don’t know who that person is,” said instrumental role to him in obtaining his present Assistant to the President for buildings on campus. Ms. Ogletree, “call and find out and be sure their position with Warner Brothers. He stressed how External Affairs, Dr. Winfred Also, all University publica­ name is spelled correctly.” important internships are even if it means Harris is Vice President for tions and printed materials, Ms. Ogletree listed some tips to keep in mind vbluntering your time. Administration, and Dr. Kofi (newsletters, brochures, etc.) are when interviewing: l)Research the company Sarah Collins of J. Walker Thompson Bota is Vice President for to be channeled through Toni before the interview; 2)Maintain eye contact Advertising told the audience what she felt a Research and Sponsored O’Neal (8093) in the publications with the person your interviewing with; 3)Speak person in advertising needs to be successful. Programs. office. intelligently and clearly; 4) Be relaxed; and “Advertising is bringing information to the Getchel Caldwell II is Assistant All special events (Founder’s 5)Always send a thank you note after your masses for a response,” said Ms. Collins. Vice President for Development, Day, Commencement, etc.) are to interview. She added that persistence usually In addition, Ms. Collins said you have to have Dr. Gloria James is the Director be coordinated through Gwen pays off, and that you should make contact after an outgoing personality, be organized, flexible, of Institutional Research and Callaway (8647) in the Media an interview to show that your are interested in imaginative and be able to meet deadlines. Planning, and Gregory Lewis is Relations office. the job. Continued On Page 2 Director of Finance. All revisions in campus policy Dr. Larry Earvin is the Dean and procedure, along with an for Undergraduate Studies, Dr. organizational structure chart Financial Aid Problems Continue Robert Lynn will act as Interim and a map of the campus, will be Atlanta University student, award letters in order to take Dean of the School of Business included in a new student By CYDNEY WILLIAMS Kim Milbourne commented, care of their unpaid balances. Administration, and Dr. Melvin directory. According to adminis­ Managing Editor “How can they expect students However, the fact is, if their Webb is the Dean of the School trative officials the directory will Students attended work­ to pay large sums of money in financial aid file is not of Education. be available this week as well as at shops Nov. 29 through Dec. 1 such a short time?” This seemed complete, students award Dr. Guy Craft will act as the beginning of the spring in an effort to clear their tuition to be the consensus of students letters can not be processed. Interim Dean of the School of semester. balances and to avoid actions who are being faced with Sherry Howard, a transfer Library and Information Studies, being taken against them by the paying off large balances by student, is facing this problem. Dr. Lou M. Beasley is the Dean Efforts by the Panther to institution. Dec. 15 if they want to return to Ms. Howard said she sat down of the School of Social Work, obtain more significant informa­ Friday afternoon several school next semester. with her counselor earlier this and Dr. Frederick A. Fresh is the tion regarding administrative and students were still waiting to be Many CAU students depend semester to find out what she Dean for Enrollment other pertinent changes to seen to find out the status of on some type of financial aid. needed to complete her file. Management. campus organization were their accounts in Davage In addition, many of these Continued On Page 2 Dr. Gerald Durley is the Dean unsuccessful. Auditorium. One Clark same students are waiting on 2 The Clark Atlanta University Panther December 4, 1989 STUDY OF AIDS CASES: Financial Aid Problems Continued from page 1 Blacks Disproportionately Affected Ms. Howard said after responsible and realize the returning all of the neccessary institution is providing the By TANYA Y. COLLINS non-Hispamc whites; however, positive for HIV then he or she documents to finish her file, the service of education. In return Staff Writer Blacks and Hispanics ac­ is always HIV positive and can financial aid office is saying her for the service rendered, Ms.