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" > BANNER Vol XXVIII Issue 12 California Baptist College March 16, 1984' Banner Interview CBC's New President California Baptist College has a new, if only temporary, president. Dr. Harold K. Graves took over the position vacated by James Staples effective March 1. In the hope of establishing a good relationship between the students and our new leader, The Banner conducted a one- to-one intfrview with Dr. Graves. Banner: How well did you know Dr. Staples before you took the position here? Are there any differences in the way you two feel about the school ideologies that would change the way of life here? Graves: I've known Dr. Staples for many years. I knew him when he was working in Arizona; when he was pastor, when he was associated with the Grand Canyon College, and when he was editor of the Arizona Beacon. I would say that our basic philosophies are very similar. We've been good friends for many years. Banner During your stay here are there any large scale plans involved or are you going to keep things in order? Graves: I can't personally think of any large-scale plans for the future, for the few months that I will be here, but I certainly don't plan just to sit in the office so they can say they've got a president. I would propose to do what I can to help the faculty, students and staff to move forward with their goals and objectives of the institution. I would hope that my philosophy of Christian education might be expressed in different ways and that I might help cause everybody to take a new look at what we're trying to do, be about the task to which we've already committed. I wouldn't think of basic changes, but rather a re- emphasizing, a restatement of the purpose of the college. Banner What are your opinions on the changes proposed by the trustees; in particular, the mandatory chapel and dress code? What would be your ideas on a possible dress code? Graves: I have not discussed either of those items with the administration or with the students. All I have is what I've read in the paper about the actions that were taken. I think an appropriate dress ■ —"«- «N» ■ >»^ I^^^^^^^^^^InterknPresident Graves. woiflaTeJ^propriateattireT wouldn't want to say what was appropriate, I think the college family could determine what was appropriate. I would not want to say what could or not be worn. As far as chapel attendance, I've always been concerned about chapel attendance in our educational institutions. I'm not sure that mandatory chapel will achieve what the trustees hope to achieve by it. My belief is that we do need to get together as a college family more often than we do in the building of spirit and in the exercise of worship. Now we have a problem in finding a place large enough to do that, aside from the gymnasium. That, I understand, has its problems with its ceiling and acoustics. But I would certainly want to work with the administration, faculty and the students in doing the very best that we can in multiplying these opportunities for the whole college family to gather together. As I say, not only for worship, but to develop a community spirit. Banner Is there any comments you would like to make for the student body? Graves: I believe in Christian education. I've been in volved in Christian education in one way or another for many years, and I feel that it is education with a plus. But the plus depends upon the approach we make to it, the students as well as the faculty and administration. I think California Baptist College has a great history, but I know it has a greater future. I know there's many evidences of a strong base. I knew the college almost from the beginning. It was two years old when I first came here. I was the speaker for the first graduation in 1954. I have followed it over the years; I have not been closely associated with it in recent years, but I knew the origional president and each of the presidents since, and have high regard for the leadership we've had across the years. The greatest things for CBC are to come. I appreciate the interest and support of the Baptists in the state. I think it is a growing thing. Hopefully what's happening now will multiply. We, at the Banner, would like to welcome Dr. Graves and wish him much success, for his sake as well as the sake of the students. Student Center Controversy The Lancer Lounge, a small trailer located next to the Van Dyne Field House is furnished with a large screen T.V., couches, a pool table, a ping- pong table, a fuse-ball game and a juke box. Last year CBC held a jog-o-rama in an attempt to raise the money needed for a student center. Students and faculty ran, jogged and walked in an attempt to raise the $40,000 needed. All of their hard work paid off and three months later CBC had a student center. This year, however, interest in the center has declined. "About seventy students a week use the student center," said Dave Kennedy, director of the student center, "but realistically I'd like to see 200 people here weekly." Because so few use the Lounge, a survey was taken to decide its fate. Through the surveys, students have the chance to voice their opinions on how the Lancer Lounge can best serve them. Several alternatives are being explored. One choice the Associated Student Body is considering would be a half television, half study lounge. The study lounge would provide a quite place to do homework away from the constant flow of traffic found in the Smith and Simmons Hall lounges, as well as the Library. The games would be moved to Smith Hall. "We want what will best meet the needs of the student body," says ASB Vice- President Allen Payton. Kent Dacus, president of ASB feels that the games aren't being played enough and the Lancer Lounge is only used by the same group of people. He wants something to attract others to the center. Another alternative is to add a new table game and a stereo system. The stereo speakers would be in the game lounge, while the stereo itself would be in the T.V. lounge. Students could bring in then- favorites to be played. "I hope," says Kennedy, "that it stays a student center, because those who ran in the jog-o-rama meant it to be a student center, not a second library." 84-85 R.A. Staff to be Chosen Bob Chavez, director Applications for Resident Assistant positions are all in and the interviews are now being held. There were approximately forty applicants, about half male and half female. It has not yet been determined how many present resident assistants will be holding over because there are changes in next year's program which are still being discussed. The first interviews began March 8 and continued through the 14. The applicants were interviewed by present RAs. The next step is the Myers- Brigg Personality Test, which were held March 15 and 16. These tests are not used to choose RAs, but are simply aides in knowing how to work with those who are chosen. Finally, applicants will be interviewed by Bob Chavez and Willie Hamlet on March 19, 20 and 22, 23. They will be looking for "mature students who have an interest in and/or a professional goal in student services." The final decisons will be announced April 24 and those selected will immediately begin preparing together for the challenges that the next year will bring.
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Title | The Banner, Vol. 28 No. 12 - March 16, 1984 |
Subject | California Baptist University -- Students -- Periodicals. College student newspapers and periodicals -- California. |
Description | The Banner is the student newspaper of California Baptist University. It has been in continuous publication since 1952. |
Creator | California Baptist University |
Date | March 16 1984 |
Type | Text |
Language | en |
Rights | Copyright California Baptist University. All Rights Reserved. |
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Title | 1984-03-16-001 |
Transcript | " > BANNER Vol XXVIII Issue 12 California Baptist College March 16, 1984' Banner Interview CBC's New President California Baptist College has a new, if only temporary, president. Dr. Harold K. Graves took over the position vacated by James Staples effective March 1. In the hope of establishing a good relationship between the students and our new leader, The Banner conducted a one- to-one intfrview with Dr. Graves. Banner: How well did you know Dr. Staples before you took the position here? Are there any differences in the way you two feel about the school ideologies that would change the way of life here? Graves: I've known Dr. Staples for many years. I knew him when he was working in Arizona; when he was pastor, when he was associated with the Grand Canyon College, and when he was editor of the Arizona Beacon. I would say that our basic philosophies are very similar. We've been good friends for many years. Banner During your stay here are there any large scale plans involved or are you going to keep things in order? Graves: I can't personally think of any large-scale plans for the future, for the few months that I will be here, but I certainly don't plan just to sit in the office so they can say they've got a president. I would propose to do what I can to help the faculty, students and staff to move forward with their goals and objectives of the institution. I would hope that my philosophy of Christian education might be expressed in different ways and that I might help cause everybody to take a new look at what we're trying to do, be about the task to which we've already committed. I wouldn't think of basic changes, but rather a re- emphasizing, a restatement of the purpose of the college. Banner What are your opinions on the changes proposed by the trustees; in particular, the mandatory chapel and dress code? What would be your ideas on a possible dress code? Graves: I have not discussed either of those items with the administration or with the students. All I have is what I've read in the paper about the actions that were taken. I think an appropriate dress ■ —"«- «N» ■ >»^ I^^^^^^^^^^InterknPresident Graves. woiflaTeJ^propriateattireT wouldn't want to say what was appropriate, I think the college family could determine what was appropriate. I would not want to say what could or not be worn. As far as chapel attendance, I've always been concerned about chapel attendance in our educational institutions. I'm not sure that mandatory chapel will achieve what the trustees hope to achieve by it. My belief is that we do need to get together as a college family more often than we do in the building of spirit and in the exercise of worship. Now we have a problem in finding a place large enough to do that, aside from the gymnasium. That, I understand, has its problems with its ceiling and acoustics. But I would certainly want to work with the administration, faculty and the students in doing the very best that we can in multiplying these opportunities for the whole college family to gather together. As I say, not only for worship, but to develop a community spirit. Banner Is there any comments you would like to make for the student body? Graves: I believe in Christian education. I've been in volved in Christian education in one way or another for many years, and I feel that it is education with a plus. But the plus depends upon the approach we make to it, the students as well as the faculty and administration. I think California Baptist College has a great history, but I know it has a greater future. I know there's many evidences of a strong base. I knew the college almost from the beginning. It was two years old when I first came here. I was the speaker for the first graduation in 1954. I have followed it over the years; I have not been closely associated with it in recent years, but I knew the origional president and each of the presidents since, and have high regard for the leadership we've had across the years. The greatest things for CBC are to come. I appreciate the interest and support of the Baptists in the state. I think it is a growing thing. Hopefully what's happening now will multiply. We, at the Banner, would like to welcome Dr. Graves and wish him much success, for his sake as well as the sake of the students. Student Center Controversy The Lancer Lounge, a small trailer located next to the Van Dyne Field House is furnished with a large screen T.V., couches, a pool table, a ping- pong table, a fuse-ball game and a juke box. Last year CBC held a jog-o-rama in an attempt to raise the money needed for a student center. Students and faculty ran, jogged and walked in an attempt to raise the $40,000 needed. All of their hard work paid off and three months later CBC had a student center. This year, however, interest in the center has declined. "About seventy students a week use the student center" said Dave Kennedy, director of the student center, "but realistically I'd like to see 200 people here weekly." Because so few use the Lounge, a survey was taken to decide its fate. Through the surveys, students have the chance to voice their opinions on how the Lancer Lounge can best serve them. Several alternatives are being explored. One choice the Associated Student Body is considering would be a half television, half study lounge. The study lounge would provide a quite place to do homework away from the constant flow of traffic found in the Smith and Simmons Hall lounges, as well as the Library. The games would be moved to Smith Hall. "We want what will best meet the needs of the student body" says ASB Vice- President Allen Payton. Kent Dacus, president of ASB feels that the games aren't being played enough and the Lancer Lounge is only used by the same group of people. He wants something to attract others to the center. Another alternative is to add a new table game and a stereo system. The stereo speakers would be in the game lounge, while the stereo itself would be in the T.V. lounge. Students could bring in then- favorites to be played. "I hope" says Kennedy, "that it stays a student center, because those who ran in the jog-o-rama meant it to be a student center, not a second library." 84-85 R.A. Staff to be Chosen Bob Chavez, director Applications for Resident Assistant positions are all in and the interviews are now being held. There were approximately forty applicants, about half male and half female. It has not yet been determined how many present resident assistants will be holding over because there are changes in next year's program which are still being discussed. The first interviews began March 8 and continued through the 14. The applicants were interviewed by present RAs. The next step is the Myers- Brigg Personality Test, which were held March 15 and 16. These tests are not used to choose RAs, but are simply aides in knowing how to work with those who are chosen. Finally, applicants will be interviewed by Bob Chavez and Willie Hamlet on March 19, 20 and 22, 23. They will be looking for "mature students who have an interest in and/or a professional goal in student services." The final decisons will be announced April 24 and those selected will immediately begin preparing together for the challenges that the next year will bring. |