The Faculty Senate Executive Committee says “Aye”

The Marshall University Faculty Senate Executive Committee held a meeting on Monday. The meeting concluded with everyone in agreement on the two major issues.

The meeting covered informational and procedural items by Camilla Brammer, the senate chair. The senate also discussed two policies including SR-00-00-0 BAPC and SR-10-11-03R SCWC.

The first policy, SR-00-00-0 BAPC, was regarding the incomplete policy in the Marshall University Undergraduate Catalogue. The committee was asked to read and look over the policy. There were a few mistakes which were found by two professors from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications, Burnis Morris and Chuck Bailey. The mistakes found were grammar and incorrect phrasing

There was discussion with the Incomplete Policy about what the definition of a student in “good standing” is. The committee agreed that a definition is necessary for the approval of the policy. After taking time to review the policy, the committee then motioned to correct the policy.

The second policy, SR-10-11-03R SCWC, about the Code of Rights and Responsibilities in the student handbook and procedures following acts of discrimination or harassment, had no discussion on the policy. The committee voted “aye” and the policy was passed.

Brammer said “if there is no other business, we are adjourned.” The 19-minute meeting was held in the John Spotts room of the Marshall University Memorial Student Center at noon.

The next meeting for the Marshall University Faculty Senate Executive Committee will be held on Jan., 11, 2011 at noon in the John Spotts room.

The meeting:

1.It was very nerve wracking because it was my first time covering a story. All the professors seemed "ready for business" so it was intimidating to ask questions afterwords.
2. I attended November 29, 2010. It met at 12p.m. in the John Spotts room in the MSC in Huntington, W.Va.
3. I attended the Faculty Senate Executive Committee.
4. There were 11 faculty senate members and 14 visitors.
5. The entire ausience was 25 people.
6. The faculty senate voted three times.
7. The votes on two major issues: The discrimination policy and incompolete ploicy.

I have a dream

August 28, 1963, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a civil rights activist said, “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘we hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal.’"

King said, “one hundred years later, the Negro still is not free. One hundred years later, the life of the Negro is still sadly crippled by the manacles of segregation and the chains of discrimination.”

King spoke standing on the Lincoln Memorial steps to an audience of 200,000 civil rights supporters in Washington, D.C. King had previously led marches and non-violent protests to support the civil rights movement to give equality to African American citizens. He referenced the “Separate but Equal” law that was created in 1890.

King said, “five score years ago, a great American, in whose symbolic shadow we stand today, signed the Emancipation Proclamation. This momentous decree came as a great beacon light of hope to millions of Negro slaves who had been seared in the flames of withering injustice. It came as a joyous daybreak to end the long night of their captivity.” The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by former President Abe Lincoln.

The crowd was extremely emotional after King’s heartfelt seventeen-minute-long speech. King is seen to be one of the most influential civil rights activists of our time. “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character,” said King.

King said “this will be the day when all of God's children will be able to sing with new meaning: ‘my country 'tis of thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee I sing. Land where my fathers died, land of the Pilgrim's pride, from every mountainside, let freedom ring!”

Dr. Arnold

A self-proclaimed grammarholic said, Tuesday, grammar use is extremely important in news writing but also in everyday life. He even joked that the dog is not going to “lay” down until it is said correctly.
Professor of Journalism and Mass Communications of 35 years, George T. Arnold said he hates jargon, slang, clichés, euphemisms and grammatical errors in writing. Arnold said, “I hate when people say ‘what was your name again?’ It’s George T. Arnold and it always has been.”
Arnold visited Marshall University to speak to a news writing class, and 15 people attended. He is known for his published book “The Media Writer’s Handbook.” The first edition was published in 1995. The sixth edition of this book will be out this year. “I realized that grammar and common mistakes were a problem for my students, and there was not a book, so I wrote the book for JMC 100,” said Arnold.
Arnold said using language that everyone will understand is important. “When you have not communicated people don’t understand what you are talking about,” said Arnold. He also said that redundancies and wordiness will be a constant struggle for writers.
Arnold attended Beckley College, Marshall University, and Ohio University. He has spent over 10 years in the professional journalism world, and started teaching at Marshall University in 1968. “I used to teach at this round table,” said Arnold.
In the new edition Arnold has added sections of Confessions of a Grammerholic, Jargon and Slang, I Don’t Want to Sound like a Vice President, Clichés and Redundancies and Euphemisms. Arnold said “when I got an email from my dentist after I had surgery telling me ‘I was pleased,’ I thought ‘what did I do to upset him?’” It’s the grammarholic in Arnold that keeps him publishing the book, and constantly adding and changing sections. Arnold said “find a new direction for yourself.”

Much better- sports story!

Eastern Carolina defeated Marshall University in shutout in Greenville, N.C., 37-10 for college football. Saturday, the game started at 4:15 PM eastern time.
Marshall is now (1-6, 0-3). The common consensus among the Thundering Herd fans is that Marshall needs a win. The loss leaves the Thundering Herd desperate for a win.
Eastern Carolina is now ranked first place in conference USA with a record of (5-2, 4-0). According to ESPN, Eastern Carolina’s quarterback Dominique Davis threw a total of 208 yards. Davis along with Eastern Carolina’s Jonathan Williams shined during the game.
At the end of the first half of the game Marshall scored 10 points and Eastern Carolina scored 20. Troy Evans scored a touchdown for Marshall.
The Thundering Herd lost control of the game when defensive lineman for the Pirates, Michael Brooks, intercepted the ball thrown by Anderson. Marshall constantly struggled with their defense and offense. Their offense lacked, and Holiday eventually switched senior quarterback Brian Anderson for freshman quarterback Eddie Sullivan. Anderson was intercepted three times.
Marshall will be playing UTEP next week, Oct. 30, at 3 PM.

Sports

Eastern Carolina defeated Marshall University in Greenville, N.C. 37-10 in college football. The game started at 4:15 pm eastern time.
At the end of the first half of the game Marshall scored 10 points and Eastern Carolina scored 20.
The Thundering Herd lost control of the game in the second quarter when the Pirates intercepted the ball. Marshall constantly struggled with their defense and offense. Their offense lacked, Holiday eventually switched senior quarterback Brian Anderson for freshman quarterback Eddie Sullivan. Anderson was intercepted three times.
Eastern Carolina’s quarterback Davis threw a total of 208 yards. Davis along with Eastern Carolina’s Williams shined during the game.
“It was just hard to watch,” Shelley Wyatt a Marshall University student said.
Marshall is now 1-6. Marshall will be playing UTEP next week.

Speech-United Way

People know who they are, recognize the logo and can put trust in the organization, said the executive director of the United Way River Cities. The United way is easily recognizable, but unknown for exactly what is accomplished by the organization.

Laura Gilliam, executive director of the United Way River Cities, said The United Way is a nonprofit organization that everyone in Huntington can be involved in.

Gilliam said The United Way is a nonprofit organization to create better conditions in the community.  The organization focuses on learning and earning, families and children, health and wellness, and basic needs.

Gilliam was invited to speak today by the Marshall University SGA and Faculty Senate. The speech was held in the John Marshall room of the Memorial Student Center on Marshall’s campus.

Gilliam gave a speech to Marshall students and faculty at a luncheon.  The speech was to inform the audience about United Way River Cities, raising money on in Huntington and the work that goes into keeping United Way apart of the community. She said, “no money, no mission.”

     

“You have to be committed for the long haul, we don’t want a band-aid solution,” she said. The long-term fix requires raising large amount of money in the community.

Gilliam also said that raising money is crucial to keeping the affiliates associated with United Way River Cities alive. The United Way of River Cities is funding over 30 nonprofit agencies. Some of these affiliates include The American Red Cross, Salvation Army, Boys and Girls Club of Huntington, Boys Scouts, Girl Scouts and more. The United Way of River Cities is funding over 30 nonprofit agencies.

      Last year the fundraising goal was not met. This year Gilliam has set a goal of 15 percent increase of donors. Last year over one million dollars was raised by United Way River Cities.

      “Money is in no way a means to the end, but it’s a start,” she said. Gilliam, who has been working with United Way since 2005, explains the organization is a way for the community to come together to help each other. In other words “live united.”

      Gilliam encouraged the students and faculty that with United Way there is much more than money to give. She said, “volunteering is just as important as donating money.”