March 18, 1997

The Alternative Transportation Committee, appointed by Chancellor Francis T. Borkowski in 1996, has formulated several draft recommendations concerning alternative transportation. Before sending these recommendations on to the chancellor, the committee seeks opinions from the University community. Reaction to any or all draft recommendations can be sent to Jo Anderson in Business Affairs by e-mail (andrsnlj@appstate.edu) or by conventional mail to the Office of Business Affairs, Third Floor, Administration Bulding.

The draft recommendations are:

Administration and Organization

• Incorporate transportation planning into the mission statement of the University Police Department. Make transportation planning a function of an already existing position, and include this terminology into the title of the office/area handling this function.
• Select an outside consultant to assist in the development of a comprehensive transportation management plan.
• Incorporate the functions of transportation management, parking and alternative transportation planning into one integrated Transportation Committee. Subcommittees should be established to accomplish the functions of existing committees and provide recommendations to the Transportation Committee on policy issues. Membership should include equal representation of students, faculty and staff as well as ex officio membership for the head of the University Police and the newly incorporated transportation planner.

Building and Grounds

Sidewalks, bicycle paths and lanes, and parking lots/structures are to be cleared of snow, ice and other hazardous materials with the same priority given to roadways, both on campus and in the Town of Boone.

Parking

To develop parking guidelines, regulations, and support services which will complement a comprehensive transportation plan whose parking component reduces the need for interior campus parking; coveniently moves students, faculty, and staff about campus; and develops a more pedestrian-friendly approach to campus by

• Developing and implementing satellite or perimeter parking areas for student, faculty, and staff which (1) Include shuttle service which runs every ten (10) minutes to and from a campus location and perimeter lots, (2) Provide on-demand transportation services to be for users of perimeter lots in case of emergencies, and (3) Reduce parking fees for users of perimeter lots.
• Developing and implementing incentives and services which reduce the number of vehicles traveling to the interior of campus by (1) Incorporating the recommendations listed above, and (2) Rewarding carpooling of two or more people by providing priority for interior campus parking space and having free parking for those carpooling with three or more people.
• Restricting all residence hall student parking to perimeter or storage lots regardless of year in school with the exception of handicap students.
• Not issuing on-campus parking privileges to students whose housing is located on or within a reasonable, safe walking distance of an AppalCart route.
• Enforcing uniform parking regulations regardless of the time of day (i.e., no "open" parking after 5:00 p.m.)
• Gating all lots using the ID card for access with certain lots designed for specific populations
• Committing to no net loss of parking spaces when new construction is planned.
• Developing zone parking for all who qualify for on-campus parking privileges.
• Developing a streamlined parking privilege appeal process for student, faculty, and staff seeking exceptions to these policies.

Transportation

To create an environment designed to encourage walking and bike usage to and from campus by

• Developing additional bike ways that mesh with the Boone Bike Way system and actively enforce rules related to biking including riding and walking areas.
• Building ramps for bikeways where only stairs presently exist.
• Not using bike lanes as temporary overflow parking.
• Clearing sidewalks and bike lanes of snow with the same priority given to roadways.
• Adding sidewalks and improving safety.
• In cooperation with the Town of Boone, work with the N.C. Department of Transportation to encourage safe bike and pedestrian traffic, especially on Rivers Street
• Create a pedestrian feel to campus by closing selected roads to general traffic flow within campus to reduce congestion and increase pedestrian safety.

To create an environment and a system designed to encourage and reward utilization of mass transportation by

• Studying the need to determine the feasibility of expanding the AppalCart system to better serve the students, staff, and faculty.
• Providing an on-campus shuttle service as a regular transportation source to move people around campus as an alternative to the current "hunt and park" system.
• Creating point-to-point emergency shuttle service for individuals utilizing storage or perimeter parking. Guidelines for what constitutes an emergency would be developed.
• Building additional well-lit shelters on-campus for users of mass transportation systems.

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Exploring new careers? The Temp Fair, sponsored by the Student Employment Office in the Career Development Center at Appalachian State University, is a great place to start. Stop by the Grandfather Mountain Ballroom in Plemmons Student Union on Thursday, March 20, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Agencies from Boone, Lenoir, Charlotte, Greensboro and Winston-Salem will be on hand to answer your questions. The Temp Fair is also a great place to explore career opportunities, learn about new technology, jazz up your resume, improve your skills, gain experience, or learn about flexible hours, networking, and summer jobs. For more information contact the Student Employment Office at 262-4099.

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Dr. Anatoly Isaenko, a former exchange professor from North Ossetian State University, has returned to Boone and will be presenting a program on The Crises of Traditional Culture in the Caucasus on March 24 at 7:00 p.m. in Room 106 Whitener Hall. Dr. Isaenko is a specialist on the Caucasus and has published extensively in this field. Refreshments will be provided afterwards. This event is sponsored by Phi Alpha Theta. For more information, call 266-8680.

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Out in Suburbia

March 26, 1997 • Calloway Peak Room, Student Union • 7:00 p.m.

This honest and revealing documentary dispels stereotypes about lesbians in modern America. Eleven women discuss their everyday lives in local neighborhoods, covering issues ranging from marriage and motherhood to discrimination and female roles. A panel discussion will follow.

Sponsored by Women's Studies, Minority Concerns, Department of History, and the Gerontology Program of the Department of Sociology and Social Work

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The Criminal Justice Club is sponsoring its annual Career Fair on Tuesday, March 25, from 9:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Grandfather Mountain Ballroom of the Student Union. Over 30 law schools, graduate schools, and criminal justice agencies will be on hand. The fair is free and all students are encouraged to attend. A complete list of schools and organizations will be available at the fair.

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Peer Career Counselors are undergraduate and graduate students who staff the Peer Career Center 5 hours per week and attend a weekly staff meeting. Sixteen hours of intensive training in career counseling skills is provided. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience working with people, to advance your own career development, and to make lasting friendships. Applications are available at the Peer Career Center and are due April 1, 1997. For information, call 262-2029.

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We are happy to announce the calendar of events for the Spring 1997 season of the Visiting Writers Series at Appalachian State University. We appreciate the additional funding and contributions of the North Carolina and Watauga County Arts Councils, the College of Arts and Sciences, the Division of Academic Affairs, the College of Business, the Friends of Belk Library, Gideon Ridge Inn, and The Red Onion restaurant. Please feel free to contact Susan Weinberg (265-0393) or Lynn Doyle (262-2979) for further information about readings or attendance at additional workshops by the visiting writers. Admission to all events is free.

Thursday, March 20
Poet and Novelist Benjamin Alire Saenz
(Calendar of Dust, Flowers for the Broken, Carry Me Like Water)
Calloway/MacRae Peak Rooms, Plemmons Student Union, 7:00 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the Humanities Thematic Festival

Tuesday, April 8
Novelist James Welch
(The Indian Lawyer, Winter in the Blood, Fools Crow)
Linville Falls Room, Plemmons Student Union, 7:00 p.m.
Co-sponsored by the Special Forum Series and the Humanities Thematic Festival. Reception sponsored by Friends of Belk Library

Admission to all events is free. Community members wishing to attend a class session with a particular writer should reserve a space by calling 262-2871. The University Bookstore will sell books by the authors at each reading.

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Student Symposium: The Changing Roles of Women in History
March 21
Sponsored by the History Department
Please call Dr. Lynee Getz at 262-6010, or Dr. Mary Carroll Johansen at 262-6005 for more information.

Women's Issues and Performance
March 24, 3:30-5:00 p.m., Calloway Peak Room, Student Union
Workshop with Blacksheep Productions Members
Mary Anne Maier and Georgia Rhoades

Free and all invited, but space is limited. Call 262-7603 to register.

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Exhibit

Maryrose Carroll: Forms and Forces
February 24 - March 21, Monday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Catherine J. Smith Gallery
Reception on February 27, 5:00 p.m.
Free
262-3017
This exhibition focuses on recent 2-D and 3-D work which explores the relationship between forms and forces.

Concert

Barenberg/Douglas/Meyer Trio
March 20, 8:00 p.m.
Farthing Auditorium
Free
262-4046
Bluegrass/"newgrass" stars Jerry Douglas, Russ Barenberg and jazz bassist Edgar Meyer will amaze audiences with their unique jazz, folk, and bluegrass crossover mix. In between appearances with artists such as Randy Travis, James Taylor, Mary Chapin Carpenter, and the Indigo Girls, this trio sets out on their own, armed with nothing but their instruments (Douglas-dobro, Barenberg-guitar, and Meyer-bass). Of the trio, Acoustic Guitar writes, "... Douglas, Barenberg, and Meyer make the melodies really sing, and every cut is charged with a feeling of spontaneity and discovery. These players seem to bring out the best in each other, and the sublime results shouldn't be missed."

Theatre

Pieces of She: A Celebration of Women in the Arts
March 20-22, 8:00 p.m.
Greer Arena Theatre
Donations will be accepted
262-3063
This show celebrating women brings original female work including plays, short stories, poetry, and visual art to the stage.

Recital

Student Honors Recital: Jennifer Olson, violin
March 18, 8:00 p.m.
Rosen Concert Hall
Free
265-0470 ext. 155 for confirmation

Student Honors Recital: Charles Smith, percussion
March 19, 8:00 p.m.
Rosen Concert Hall
Free
265-0470 ext. 155 for confirmation

Lecture

"Questions of Values in the Arts" - A Panel Discussion
Mary Ann Adams (Department of Theatre and Dance)
Marianne Suggs (Department of Art)
Linda Weldon (Department of Theatre and Dance)
March 19, 7:00 p.m.
Linville Falls Room, Student Union
Free
262-2428

Visiting Artist Lecture Series
Adele Henderson, printmaker
March 19, 6:30 p.m.
Room 306 Wey Hall
Free
262-2576
The Department of Art, with the geneous support of the Office of Cultural Affairs, is pleased to announce a series of lectures by four visiting artists. The artists will all be speaking about their art, and the lectures are free and open to the public.

"The Extinction Crisis: Should Humanity Care?"
Speaker: Matt Rowe (Department of Biology)
March 20, 5:15 p.m.
Broyhill Inn
Reception and Cash Bar at 4:30 p.m.
Free
262-2428

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Mar 26
Racism and Its Effects
Dr. Kyle Messner, Cirriculum & Instruction
Multicultural Center
6:00 p.m.

Apr 9
AIDS Awareness
Dr. Patricia Geiger, Health Services 6:00 p.m.
Multicultural Center

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Position: Conference Assistant (CA)

Position: Desk Assistant (DA)

Position: Residence Hall Security Assistant (SA)

Position: Resident Assistant (RA)

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On Wednesday, March 26, Dr. David Fyfe and Dr. Phil Drummond-Thompson from Kingston University in England will be on campus. Any students or faculty interested in speaking with them about studying in England are invited to call the Office of International Programs and make an appointment; they will be available between 2:00 and 3:30 p.m. on Wednesday, March 26. Please call 262-2046 for further information.

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Appalachian State University will observe the Easter holiday March 28-31, not as published in the Student Handbook of Rights and Responsibilities. The Office of Student Publication regrets the error in publishing the wrong dates.

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