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Thursday, September 5, 1996 - Page 8 FEATURES Common Ground Residence Life staff changes give Continued from page 1 the freedom of their people, their place in WMC new faces around campus American history, and "how we can help to continue their search for common ground in the 21st century." Changes in Residence Life, aimed at Dr. Zepp, a white male, said jointly teach- providing better service to students, have ing this course with an African-American brought new faces to WMC. female makes it easier. Last year he taught Greg Zick, RLC of Greek students, and the class by himself. Gilmore, he said, Kate Scaletti, Head Resident in ANW are "knows the struggle of the black race from only two of the new changes within the staff. within, [and] 1 know it from without." Zick and Scaletti both have expressed While she was not pursuing her other job their ideas for WMC and impressions of of editing and arranging choral music for WMC. publication, Margaret Boudreaux, an asso- With the help of Angela L. Harris, The ciate professor and chair of the music de- Phoenix was able to get a closer look at the partment, taught a course called Madrigals two new additions on The Hill. and Company. Madrigals is a renaissance song form intended for the recreational en- Greg Zick joyment of the singers; it explores music and RLC of Greek Students poetry. As a native of Minnesota, Zick recently fin- I am absolutely dedicated ished a position at University of Denver in Denver, Colorado. Position: Hall Director to the idea that people can and full-time student of Higher Education find a common ground and Student Development with an empha- sis in counseling Psychology. through music. Q: How do you feel working with the Resi- Margaret Boudreaux dence Life and Student Affairs slaff? A: 1really am impressed ...and excited about "I am absolutely dedicated to the idea that working with the Head Resident, Makeba people can find a common ground through Clay [and] Mitchell Alexander and Mike music," said Dr. Boudreaux, who is also a Webster. The campus community is also founding director of the program. "I have very friendly here. seen a lot of different music camps and Com- mon Ground is very unique in its focus." Q: What are your expectations for the new Unlike the other two professors, Dr. year? Caldwell, also a music professor, taught at A: To change the image that Greeks have Common Ground for the first time. When on this campus ...it is good that this school he was told about the program by Michael, is dedicated to create a position for he agreed enthusiastically to help in any way Greeks ... i! gives me a chance to help high- he could. An experienced composer and ar- light the good things Greeks do on campus. ranger who has worked with Stevie Wonder, he is teaching a course called Orchestration! Kate Sealetti Arranging. Head Resident of ANW "Westminster is a decent haven for this Greg Zick, RLC of Greek Life, is one of the newest additions to Residence Life staff this fail. kind of music project," said Dr. Caldwell, Scalerti is a native of nearby Frederick, MD. because "it has the capability of attracting She served as an RA for three years at the counseling and getting back intu the resident strong leaders. people who are interested in folk music." University of New Hampshire. life scene. Q: What are some of your expectations? ,A: Ihope to be able to build a strong sense Start the New Year Q_._.W/mr are ym;e;;i;ed about? Q: What are your views about RA training? of community ... so that living in the resi- off Right •.. A: 1 am excited about getting my MA in A: The RAs did a good job .. .1 see some dent hall is an enjoyable experience. Work with RA training provides students with The quick thinking skills for situations Phoenix everyone else calm. training again. "Training is an on going pro- Gain experience in... This year past RAs and future RAs un- the average college student are more then what cess." "I was nervous going into fRA training], Assistants Residence RAs assumes. oWriting dertook an extensive two week" training are on duty 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, but Ifeel they prepared me better than Iever course. Most of their days began at 9am with according to Donielle Long. could of imagined," Sara Gruber, a Theaterl «Advertising breakfast and icebreakers. Then, on to lec- Communication Major, said. felt that the most enjoyable Gruber =Promotion tures or demonstrations which often ex- It's important to perience of RA training "was the relation- ex- tended until 6 at night. The program »Business regulations; as well as how to build a com- communicate and help ships that have been built between the staff. and trained RAs in policies became Everyone so close." -Layout munity in the residence halls, commented those that are in need of not done. after training, the RAs work they was Even Sara Gruber, For New Student a RA trainee. Orientation «Computer programs Many programs were held to prepare-Res my assistance. helped with moving people into their rooms, for specialized problems or incidents that handing out keys, ushering at convocation, =Layout might arise. Donielle Long, returning RA and acting as tour guides. is very intense "The training and right- This oArt and ad design fully so ...we deal with suicide, fighting, al- Long became an RA to aid her in her Civility," year's theme is "Community strive and to that RAs stated Long bomb »Photography cohol possession, explained threats and many major of social work. "It's important to com- "build a better community" for themselves Long, Donielle other situations," municate and also for their peers. and help those that are in need of a returning Coordinator Call x8600 this training RA. Long continued saying that my assistance." Long is a second year RA was unavailable ofRA training, Beth Rosko, for comment. Even though and prepares one to be calm for details! handle the situation properly and to also keep she feels that it was important to go through