09.12.14
Vol. 62, I ssue 2
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Board of Visitors receives new members Antonio Garland
The Norfolk State University Board of Visitors (BOV) has changed, exiting old members and introducing new ones in
its continuous mission to address important issues that concern the university. New BOV members
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are Lamont Bagby (Glen Allen, Va.); Elwood B. Boone, III (Virginia Beach, Va.) and Larry A. Griffith (Annandale, VA). The responsibility of the BOV is the long-term planning of the university. They approve the university’s budget and policies, work to preserve the university’s traditions and reflect the best interest of the institution. They are also advocates for the values of public higher education and support the university’s presidential
leadership. The BOV consists of 13 members appointed by the Governor for terms of four years subject to confirmation by the Virginia General Assembly. Four of the members are university alumni, though non-residential. Despite having a set term, members can be reappointed for another term. Such is the case with Rector Thomas N. Chewning. “I am in full support of Tom Chewning’s reapContinued on Page 3
President opens new office in Student Center Donte Hayden
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On Thursday, Aug. 28, Interim President and CEO Eddie N. Moore Jr. opened a new satellite office on the third floor of the Student Union. This move could be a huge step toward him being more involved with the student body. With the Student Center being the main “hang out spot” for the majority of students on campus, it would only make sense for administration to have a presence in the building. Most of the time, when you have a public figure on campus, they are more than likely in a building far from where students normally are present. “By the way the campus is designed, I believe that it is a little inconvenient for the students and the president to cross paths,” President Moore said. “I’m the better part of a half-mile away from here.” He also stated that he felt being in the Student Center near the student body, he would be able to be more
accessible and available. Students, as well as the Vice President of StudentAffairs Ed Willis, attended the ribbon cutting ceremony for the new office. “He’s really student centered and committed to students. He understands why we’re here, and that’s to serve students,” Willis said. “He was looking for a way to be more accessible to students because the way the campus is laid out, and with his office being on the other end in Wilson Hall…it’s tough to get on this side of campus where the majority of students spend their time. ” As the students watched President Moore cut the ribbon, many were very pleased and impressed about him wanting to be closer to them. “I think that it is actually good that he’s trying to be more involved with the students. Normally you don’t see the president; you just know that you have a president at the school,“ sophomore Di’Yea Thompson
said. Although you have some students who feel that it’s a great thing for him to be in the Student Center, there are also students who are skeptical. “I doubt he’ll be over here once a week, but we’ll see how it goes,” senior Michael Hill said.
President Moore intends to be available to students at least once or twice per week. Asked if this was a move to prove himself and gain respect from the students, he said that his record speaks for itself and that all decisions were made based on what he thought was best for the student body.
Interim President and CEO Eddie N. Moore Jr. enjoying the Meet & Greet with Track & Field athletes Michael Smith (Junior; Mass Communications major) and Marcus Anderson Cooper (Junior; Computer Science major). Photo by Tykhari Coles
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