Self Study 2000 
Lunch and Learn Series Scheduled 
Writing Center offers assistance 
Grad students needed for study halls 
Co-op orientation sessions scheduled 
Computer Based Testing Center 
Summer Positions Available 
What is the Women's Center? 
Are you an ACTive volunteer? 
LIbrary extends hours in experiment 
Rave 4 AIDS II set for April 28 
Summer Reading program seeks volunteers 
Humanities festival features Gene Miller 
Fluency group to meet on Tuesday 
 
 

Calendar of Events 
 

April 18... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Humanities Thematic Festival, Dr. Gene Miller, “Saving Sergeant Miller: Writing the Biography of a Citizen Soldier,” Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7 p.m. 
Diversity Series, “Intercultural Communication,” Multicultural Center, Plemmons Student Union, 5 p.m. 
ASU Baseball vs. Wake Forest, 3 p.m. 

April 19... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
ASU Baseball vs. High Point, 3 p.m. 
ASU Men’s Tennis vs. Furman 

April 20... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

April 21... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

April 22... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
ASU Baseball vs. East Tennessee State (2), noon. 

April 23... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
ASU Baseball vs. East Tennessee State, 1 p.m. 

April 24... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

April 25... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
ASU Baseball vs. Winthrop, 3 p.m. 

April 26... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

April 27... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Visiting Writers Series, Poet and novelist Demetria Martinez, Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7:30 p.m. 

April 28... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Art Expo, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Honors Day 
ASU Theatre and Dance, “Appalachian Echoes,” Appalachian Young People’s Theatre, Greer Arena Theatre, 7 p.m., Contact Valborg Theatre box office for ticket information. 

April 29 ... 
ASU Baseball vs. Georgia Southern (2), noon. 
ASU Theatre and Dance, “Appalachian Echoes,” Appalachian Young People’s Theatre, Greer Arena Theatre, 2 p.m., Contact Valborg Theatre box office for ticket information. 

April 30 ... 
ASU Baseball vs. Georgia Southern, 1 p.m. 
ASU Theatre and Dance, “Appalachian Echoes,” Appalachian Young People’s Theatre, Greer Arena Theatre, 2 p.m., Contact Valborg Theatre box office for ticket information. 

May 2 ... 
ASU Baseball vs. Tennessee Tech, 3 p.m. 

May 3 ... 
ASU Baseball vs. Tennessee Tech, 3 p.m. 

May 8... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Senior Studio, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

May 9... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Senior Studio, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

May 10... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Senior Studio, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

May 11... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Senior Studio, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
ASU Baseball at The Citadel (2), 4 p.m. 

May 12... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Senior Studio, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Reception, 5-7 p.m. 
ASU Baseball at The Citadel, 1 p.m. 

May 13... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Senior Studio, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

May 14... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Senior Studio, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

May 15... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Senior Studio, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
ASU Baseball vs. UNC Asheville, 3 p.m. 

May 16... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Senior Studio, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 

May 17... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Senior Studio, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
ASU Baseball, Southern Conference Tournament, Charleston, TBA. 

May 18... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Senior Studio, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
ASU Baseball, Southern Conference Tournament, Charleston, TBA. 

May 19... 
Catherine J. Smith Gallery, Senior Studio, Farthing Auditorium, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
ASU Baseball, Southern Conference Tournament, Charleston, TBA. 

May 20 ... 
ASU Baseball, Southern Conference Tournament, Charleston, TBA. 
 
 

Self-Study 2000 
Announcing the active phase of ASU self-study 
Every ten years Appalachian must seek reaffirmation of its accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS). It’s that time again! Below are the answers to a few frequently asked questions. The committees working on the self-study will be asking additional people to serve in focus groups, as members or as resource persons as the self-study progresses. For more detailed information on who, what and when, check out the self-study website: 
http://www.selfstudy.appstate.edu/ 

I will be using the website and short articles placed in The Appalachian and the Appalachian Scene to keep the University community updated on the progress of the self-study. I would be happy to visit individual departments, clubs and organizations as well. Please send questions, comments and concerns to me at HirstHP. 
Holly Hirst, Self-Study Director 

What is the self-study, and why are we doing it? 
Appalachian is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the regional accrediting agency responsible for schools in the southeastern United States and central America. To retain our accreditation, we must perform a reaffirmation self-study every ten years. In this self-study we document compliance with the Commisssion on College’s Criteria for Accreditation. There are almost 460 must statements to document, such as “An institution must have a clearly defined purpose or mission statement appropriate to collegiate education as well as its own specific educational goal.” 

Who is working on the self-study? 
The Director of the self-study is Holly Hirst, Associate Professor of Mathematics. Questions, comments and concerns may be addressed to her via email at HirstHP. In addition, faculty, staff and students are serving on the following committees. 

The six Principal Committees each have a subset of the Criteria for Accreditation to document. 

The Executive Committee--which includes the Chairs of the Principal Committees and the self-study director and editor--will keep information flowing between the Principal Committees, and produce the report based upon data collected and analyzed by the Principal Committees. 

The Steering Committee will advise the director and the Executive Committee on issues related to the self-study process, and will review the report generated by the study. 

What is the time frame for the self-study? 
The active phase of the self-study will be conducted between April 2000 and April 2001--the Principal Committees will be busy documenting how well we meet the Criteria. During the late Spring, Summer and early Fall of 2001, the self-study will be in the wrap-up phase and the self-study report will be generated, including recommendations for how better to meet the Criteria. The University community will have a chance to review and suggest changes to the document during the Fall of 2001, before the final version of the document is mailed off to the SACS Commission on Colleges in December. 

For four days in April 2002, a reaffirmation team composed of 15 to 20 people from other colleges and universities will be on campus to evaluate Appalachian and generate a report on how well we have documented meeting the Criteria. We will respond to recommendations made in that report over the summer. The Commission on Colleges will then announce our reaffirmation at its December 2002 meeting. 

How will I be involved in the self-study? 
All programs and units--academic and administrative--are mentioned in some way in the Criteria and thus will be reviewed by at least one of the Principal Committees. In addition, unit five year plans and annual reports will address assessment and institutional effectiveness issues related to accreditation. If you are interested in more information about what you can do, contact Holly Hirst (HirstHP). 
 

Co-op orientation sessions scheduled 
Cooperative Education is a planned learning process that integrates academic study with work experience in a field related to your academic major.  You can put classroom theories into practice by spending two or more academic terms doing paid work in a professional, career-related position. 
Cooperative Education opportunities are available during the spring, summer and fall  terms.  Students who want to participate in Co-op are required to attend an orientation session.  Join us at an orientation session from 4 until 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 2; Wednesday, March 22; and Thursday, April 13. All sessions will be held in the Cooperative Education Office, Room 100, I.G. Greer, (phone: 262-4891). 
 

Computer-Based Testing Center 
Need to take the GRE, GMAT, TOEFL, and/or PRAXIS-I this spring?  Test at your convenience at Appalachian’s Computer-Based Testing (CBT) Center.  If you would like to schedule a time to test, please call the CBT Center  at 262-6801.  Advantages include flexible scheduling and immediate scoring with official scores in 2-3 weeks. Testing hours this spring semester are Monday through Thursday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m..  Friday hours are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.   Saturday hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. 
 

Lunch and Learn series scheduled 
The Learning Assistance program offers weekly workshops designed to help students improve their learning skills. Workshops are held each Wednesday at noon in Room 143 of Rankin Science Building. Sessions last no longer than 50 minutes. Bring a lunch. Scheduled topics are: General Study Skills, Feb. 16; Note Taking, Feb. 23; Textbook Reading, March 1; Test Taking Strategies, March 8; Memory Skills, March 22; Composing Effective Papers, March 29; Battling Test Anxiety, April 5; Oral Presentation Techniques, April 12; Final Exam Study Plan, April 19. 

Writing Center offers assistance 
The University Writing Center offers editorial assistance on all academic writing projects. Hours for spring semester are 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Friday. Stop by 203B Sanford Hall or call 262-3144 for an appointment. 

What is the Women’s Center? 
The Women’s Center in Plemmons Student Union is a student organization staffed by student volunteers, faculty and staff of both genders. It offers support and information for members of the ASU community. The center offers programs relating to different women’s issues and topics, as well as support and assistance in program planning by any person or group. Anyone can volunteer to help staff the center, as long as they amke a commitment to and hold interest in issues concerning women. The center is located in the Nolichucky River Room on the first floor of the student union. Hours are 10 a.m. until 6 p.m., Monday-Thursday, and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Friday. 
 

Grad students needed for study halls 
The Learning Assistance Program is seeking graduate students for 10-hour assistantship positions as Study Hall leaders. Qualified leaders are mentors and role models for first-year students. In addition, patience and excellent verbal communication and listening skills are required. Leading a group involves assisting students with study skills and time management, monitoring study behaviors and challenging students to strive for a better future through academic success. The assistantship is paid and leaders gain an enormous amount of experience working with people on an individual and on a group basis. If you are interested in a leader position, contact the Study Hall Coordinator, Rhonda Peterson, at 262-2291, or at petrsnrv@appstate.edu. 
 

Library extends hours in experiment 
Belk Library at Appalachian State University will extend its hours on selected nights and during final exams. Hours are: 

April-May Extended Hours (Trial) 
Sunday-Tuesday (April 2-4, 9-11, and 16-18 ) 7:30 a.m.-2 a.m. 
Wednesday-Thursday (April 5-6, 12-13, and 19-20) 7:30 a.m.-midnight 
Friday (April 7 and 14)    7:30 a.m.-9 p.m. 
Saturday (April 8 and 15)    10 a.m.-6 p.m. 
Easter Break 
Friday (April 21)     7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 
Saturday-Sunday (April 22-23)   Closed 
Monday (April 24)     Noon-6 p.m. 
Tuesday (April 25)    Noon-2 a.m. 
Sunday-Tuesday (April 30-May 2)   7:30 a.m.-2 a.m. 
Wednesday (May 3)    7:30 a.m.-midnight 
Reading Day & Exams 
Open Thursday (May 4) at 7:30 a.m.  Close Saturday (May 6) at 9 p.m. 
Open Sunday (May 7) at 12:30 p.m.    Close Wednesday (May 10) at 9 p.m. 
Thursday-Friday (May 11-12)   7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Extension of library hours does not include extended hours for the Appalachian Collection, the electronic library lab, the Mac lab, or reference services. Also, depending on available student assistant coverage, the extended hours may not include access to newspapers in paper format or to the film/video collection. However, circulation, reserve and laptop services will be available during the extended hours. 

During the exam period, between the hours of midnight and 7 a.m., the presentation of a university ID will be required to enter the building. Also, any patron in the building during those hours may be required to present an ID in order to remain in the building. 

Humanities festival features Gene Miller 
The Appalachian Humanities Thematic Festival presents “Stories and Histories in the Academy,” Tuesday, April 18, 7 p.m., in the Linville Falls Room of Plemmons Student Union. The featured speaker will be Gene Miller of ASU’s Department of English. His talk will be on “Saving Sergeant Miller: Writing the Biography of a Citizen Soldier.” 
 

Fluency group to meet on Tuesday 
The next meeting of the Boone Chapter of the National Stuttering Association's Fluency Support Group will be on April 18 at 6:30 p.m. in room 123, Edwin Duncan Hall, on the campus of ASU.  The group is open to anyone, regardless of age, who stutters.  The purpose of the group is to provide anyone who is experiencing a fluency disorder with intervention, support, and a chance to interact with and meet those who have similar concerns.  There is no charge for participation in the group.  If you would like additional information, please contact Cathy Davis at 262-3092 or daviscn@appstate.edu . 

Summer positions available 
Upward Bound, a program located on the campus of Appalachian State University that assists underprivileged high school students develop the skills they need to be successful in high school and college, is seeking applications for summer instructors. Program dates are June 19-July 18. Applications for the following positions are sought: chemistry insturctor to teach two one-hour classes between 8 and 11 a.m. Monday-Friday (salary $1,000); physical education instructor to organize and coordinate physical activities from 1:45 to 3:15 p.m. Monday-Thursday (salary $500); study group leaders in English, algebra, chemistry, biology and advanced math to tutor five to ten students from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Monday-Thursday (salary $6-$7 per hour). Application deadline is May 1. Applications may be picked up in the Upward Bound office, 329 Rankin Hall. For more information call Rod Smith at 262-3073. 

Are you an ACTive volunteer? 
Have you taken the time throughout the year to give back to the community of Boone?  If you are an individual volunteer, or volunteering as a member of a group, please take the time to inform ACT of what you have done to make a difference.   Email Jenny at koehnjr@appstate.edu or call 262-2193 (ACT) to keep us posted on your good work.  Also, for individual volunteers, stop by ACT (located in Student Programs) to get your volunteer work included on your co-curricular transcript.  Thank you for all you have done to make this community a better place. 

Summer Reading program seeks volunteers 
The Summer Reading Committee at Appalachian State University seeks volunteer faculty, staff and administrators to lead small group freshman discussions at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 13, during Phase 2 orientation. You are encouraged to become a part of ASU’s new students’ introduction to the intellectual life of the campus. 

Incoming freshmen have been asked to read “And the Waters Turned to Blood,” by Rodney Barker. The book is a description of the efforts of North Carolina State University scientist Dr. Joann Burkholder to discover why fish were dying in the rivers and coastal waters of North Carolina. This non-fiction book is part science, part mystery, and part heroism as Dr. Burkholder solves difficult scientific puzzles and overcomes bureaucracy to bring the truth to light. The science is described in understandable terms to make the story accessible to anyone. Barker is an investigative reporter and his writing is direct and compelling. “And the Waters Turned to Blook” combines good science, a weird biological threat, and the triumph of truth. 

Burkholder will speak on campus ealy in the fall. The selection is first by the Summer Reading Committee to focus on science. With its local interest, its applicability to economic, political and environmental decisions in the state, and its ease of reading, it is believed the book will draw students and the rest of the academic community into rich discussions. 

Discussion leaders need not be scientists or literature experts; an affection for books, students and ideas will do. As in the past the committee will provide workshops for discussion leaders. There you can get ideas on how to stimulate student discussion of the book and get questions answered. 

To volunteer as a discussion leader call Nancy Spann in General Studies at 262-2167, or email her at spannng@appstate.edu. 
 

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