The Optimist (Abilene, Tex.), Vol. 87, No. 14, Ed. 1, Wednesday, October 7, 1998 Page: 1 of 8
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undergraduate adviser in the De-
partment of Education 'the job
market (or graduates with educa-
tion degrees depends on where
they go.
"They arc pockets in the state
that have higher demand than
other places" she said.
Sarah VnnHorn has the same idea.
"it depends on where you end
Vp" said VanHorn senior elemen-
tary education major from Frank-
lln Tcnn. "In a college town k's
hard because thcreS a lot of com-
petition. But in small towns and
inner cities there is a need
Womack said math special
education science and bilingual
teachers are in high demand.
One goal of the Education
Department is to meet this
demand with qualified graduates.
Womack said that to ensure
that students are truly equipped to
be good teachers the department
has begun a program of early
intervention. The program In-
volves interviewing with a panel
of educators as well as an exami-
nation of the students grades and
educational performance history.
Only a small percentage of stu-
dents turn out to be unsuitable as
teachers Womack said.
"In a large group you find a
weak student or two" she said. "If
someone has a history of low per-
formance we'll want to steer them
in another direction."
VanHom said "The professors
guide you to the age group best
suited for you. They weed out
those who are doing it because
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as education majors and start
working.. with) -kid.' figure .out
whether or not they're going to be
good at it."
Students begin working in the
classroom by the time they have
30 credit hours. They will not stu-
dent teach until their last semester
of college. But they will spend
time observing other teachers and
the semester before they teach
they will study at a professional
development site school. Elemen-
tary education majors work at
Ortiz and Long elementary
schools; secondary education ma-
jors work -at Mann Middle School.
"The students get quite an
experience before student teach-
ing" Womack said.
Before they can teach in the state
of Texas graduates must first pass
the ExCet exam for their chosen
field of teaching - chemistry "read-
ing Spanish etc. Then they must
also apply for teacher certification
in the state they wish to work.
Womack said she advises students
to complete the certification process-
for Texas through the Department
of Education even if they plan on
working in another state
"Studies show that they come
back to Texas even if they leave to
work somewhere else" she said.
"And if they do leave it is easier to
get certified in another state If
you're already certified in Texas."
Womack said each student has
a file in die Career and Placement
Office. School districts contact the
office she said and the office
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Students audition for body percussion
Derek Sciba
Student Reporter
Tuesdays auditions for the body
percussion group Shades brought
Essence of Ebony one step closer to
black cultural-awareness on campus.
The group has 13 openings for
new members who would like to
slap a rhythm; the 25 students who
auditioned Tuesday should find
out Wednesday if they made it.
"1 see a lot more people being
Involved in the Essence of Ebony
and Shades who are not African-
American. It is not an exclusive
group" said Marcus Davis sopho-
more Bible and political science
major from Fort Worth.
The year-old group Sliades is
called a step group.
matches up the graduates with the
demand. But most students don't
wait for the jobs to come to them.
"A lot of 'students flyuo dls-
trjets they are interested in Wo-
mack said.
For education majors also
known as teacher certification
majors Womack said the applica-
tiori usually includes a transcript
a resume - which lists student
teaching substitute jobs and other
work experience instead of tradi-
tional internships aad proof of .
certification. Womack Mid a letter
from the department cart serve as
proof of certification if a student
has taken the necessary tests but
has not received We orji-er final
certification.
A good teacher has several
important qualities Womack said.
"You had better like children of
all ages and relate to them well"
she said. "Its not just a job; ite
something that you have to want to
do. If your field is not in demand
but you enjoy it then do It."
She said a good teacher must
also be flexible and have good
Interpersonal skills.
"You have to be a people per-
son" Womack said. "You have to.'
work with administration chil-
dren parents and peers. Parents
are hard to deal with sometimes."
Womack also said being a
teacher is physically demanding
especially in the younger grades.
But both- Womack and Van-
Horn said teaching has definite
benefits.
"You get to color more" Van-
Hom said.
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Members use their bodies to
stomp slap and clap rhythms
while dancing in performances.
Essence of Ebony the black cultural-awareness
group finds its
attendance Is down this year. But
Shades a sub-group of Essence of
Ebony is growing.
"I'm really excited about audi-
tions we have had a lot of guys
show up" said Shades captain Will
Williams sophomore human re-
source major from Houston.
This year Shades will become
more diverse in gender as well as
racially.
Malsha Ballard junior political
science major from Harker
Heights was otic of Ihc women in
Shades last year.
"There were more girls than
Institute seeking
spring applicants
Shltey Croft
Student Reporter
"Soon you will inherit the busi-
nesses Institutions and govern'
ments of the world; and the bur-
dens of leadership and authority
will rest on your shoulders" said
Dr. James Dobson founder pf
Focus on the Family in a statement''
aimed at leaders of tomorrow.
Every year ACU sends two stu-
dents each semester to the Focus
on the Family Institute. Requests
for applications for the spring
semester are due by Friday.
"This ltttkute wis designed to
inspire students form various fields
of study and to gain a better under-
standing of marriage parenthood
and other topics of vital impor-
tance to the traditional family in
todays society" Dobson said.
Kathy Horner administrative
assistant for the Center for Ad-
Seniors' graduation
requirements change
Rhonda Oaks
Student Reporter
Graduating seniors must com-
plete all required hours before
.walking across the stage in May
' May 1999 will be the first time
iACU seniors will not be able to
walk with their classmates if they
are lacking three or less hours.
December graduates will not be
affected by the change for this year
only; after the May graduation the
policy will effect all graduates..
"The change is
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to prevent people
from walking and
not coming back
to finish" said Jay
Maclnnes degree
audit coordinator.
He said the
number of people
who never come
back is not over-
whelming but is
large enough to
make changing the
sew
If you're going
to graduate
you might as
well have your
hours done.
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policy necessary. T
In past years if a student had
three hours or less left at the time
of graduation they were allowed
to walk with their classmates and
come back to fulfill their require-
ments; now they will be required
to finish the hours before walking.
Misty Swain senior environ-
mental science major from Salinas
Calif. Is graduating in May. While
the new requirements will not
affect her she does feel for those
who will be affected by it.
"It is going to be hard for some
people because certain classes are
only offered every other year" said
Swain. She said students and their
advisers often don't have good
communication about what classes
they need to take immediately so
guys last year. Some steps arc for
girls some steps are better for
guys. Guys put a certain flavor in
the steps. I think a mix is impor-
tant" Ballard said.
Williams said he had never seen
a mixture of men and women on a
step squad before.
. Williams said step groups like
Shades began in black fraternities
and sororities.
"I think we are one of the few
colleges that have it" he said.
Davis said Shades "puts together
different rhythms with hands and
feet to make music. Stomp clap
slap your knees slap your fecL It is''
all about your feet and your
hands."
Jackson said Shades as well as
Essence of Ebony wants to find
vancemcrit of Community said the
Focus 6n the Family opportunity
.was one not enough students take
advantage of.
"A lot of times we educate the
mind but forget the soul" she said.
Juniors with a minimum grade
point average of 3.25 are eligible to
apply to the Colorado Springs
Colo institute.
Katherine Bal junior social
work major from New Eraunfels
and Andrew Wilmot junior
finance major from Richardson
are both at FFI this semester.
"It really enhances and prepares
students for Christian roles and'
' kedersbips" sakl Dr. Gary Mc-i
Caleb vice president of the unlverst-'
ty and executive director of the Cen-'
ter for Advancement of Community;'
Finished applications must be
turned in to Room 201 in the
Administrative Building by noon;
Oct J5.
they end up falling behind.
. Pat Vamcr adviser for interior
and vocational home economics
majors in the Family and Con-
sumer Sciences Department said
"The. department 1m become more
emphatic In students taking prt In
communicating when they want to
graduate."
Varner assistant professor of
family and consumer sciences said
advisers try to inform students of
classes they need but they can't be
responsible for knowing all the
changes for all stu
dents.
"The courses are
in the course book
so its the students'
responsibility to
get their classes"
she said. "There
are some hardship
cases and I hate to
see them penal-
ized but there has
Swearingen. been such abuse
as that this may be
the only way to
correct it.
Swain said she wished there was
some way the students could walk
with their class but she could also
see ACUs side of the issue. If stu-
dents are given their diplomas
without finishing their hours
whos to say the students are going
to come back Swain said.
"If you're going to graduate you
might as well have your hours
done" said Ryan Swearingen
senior theatre major from Eaton-
town NJ. who d graduating in
December. He does admit though
that he would probably feel differ-
ently If he was going to be affected
by the change.
' The two graduation dates this
year are Dec. 1 1 and May 8.
group spots
unity among different people.
"Its for all cultures. People can
find out about our culture. It Is not
a black thing" Jackson said.
The Essence of Ebony is spon-
soring a talent show at Halloween
and Shades will be performing.
"We thought it would be fun. If
people don't have anything to do
they should come out and see the
show" said Ballard president of
Essence of Ebony.
Admission to the show is $2 and
the grand prize is $150. Performers
have to pay a $10 entry fee.
Essence pf Ebony needs 13 acts
for its show and will be having
auditions within the next two
weeks. Essence of Ebony will post
signi around campus this week
with audition times and locations.
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