STUDENT SERVICES Changes in personnel, policies greet students in new year ForRoddy Mote, assistant deanofstudents, trading the grid iron for the Student Services office did not mean he had to stop coaching. Mote said there are a lotof similarities between his experience coaching and his new job. "We're wanting the same product- that's to be successful," Mote said. "Before, I wanted the team to be successful, now it's each individual member of tbe student body. I want them to beasuccessful memberofsociety and a successful Christian as well." Mote said that as a coach he often shared personal experiences to help get his message to players. As a dean he has been able to do the same, dealing witb male students in matters ranging from diScipline to intramural sports. In January 2000, Mote began his new job, ending a lO-year stint as an assistant football coach. He admitted tbat his new job was an adjustment, butoverallithas been an enjoyable experience. In addition to Mote, another personnel change took place in the Office of Student Services. Linda Cox, former residence life coordinator for Sears, became a full-time RLC in Cone Hall, amen's dorm. "I didn't know what to expect from tbe guys," Cox said. "I've been really surprised at how friendly and supportive they have been." The termRLC is more fitting oftheir realjob - coordinating activities in the residence halls. This year RLCs planned residence hall cookouts, wing parties, open gyms and interresidence hall softball games. Otber tban personnel changes, one of tbe most noticeable changes for students was tbe ~~ __________ ~St~u~d~e~=nt~D~e~a=n=sV Academics Roddy Mote, assistant dean ofstudents, has been white water rafting down the Ocoee river in Tennessee. This is the same river that was used for rafting in the 1996 Atlanta Summer new curfew policy . In previous years, students had to sign up for late permission in advance if they wanted to stay out after curfew. This year's new special events policy allowed students an extra hour any day ofthe week; they simply notified tbeir RLC upon returning to the dorm. Students were limited to the number ofspecial events tbey could use during a semester. "They determine when and where tbey use their special events," Mote said. "We get the same results it'sjustin a different way - we're still holding students accountable." The change to tbe curfew system was one many students were glad to see. Junior Luke Duncan said he believes he is responSible enough to decide when to stay out past normal curfew and that tbe new policy is something he enjoyed. "SpeCial events may not seem like a big deal, but as a student, I can say I prefer the freedom of not having to get preapproval for late events," Duncan said. - Casey Neese Peggy Huckeba, assistant dean of students, helps out with fall Registration. The deans assist in the registra· lion process every semester. Photo by Daniel Dubois. Dr. Delores Carson, assistant vice president for student services, talks with students after the dedication of the new student center. The Deans were always involved in the happenings of the university. Photo by Daniel Dubois. Roddy Mote, assistant dean of students, talks with Linda Cox, residence life coordinator, about the changes on campus. After elghtyears as dorm managerof Sears, Cox was named RLC of Cone Hall, the new men's dorm, this year. Photo by Daniel Dubois.
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