Important Dates: Faculty Senate Meeting - Thursday, September 18

“Find Value for Life: ENGAGE”

David Hampton Pryor will be our guest speaker for Wednesday’s Chapel Service. Pryor is a former Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives and United States Senator from the State of Arkansas. Pryor also served as 39th Governor of Arkansas from 1975 to 1979 and was a member of the Arkansas House of Representatives from 1960 to 1966. He served as the interim chairman of the Arkansas Democratic Party, following Bill Gwatney’s assassination.

David Hampton Pryor, arguably the most popular Arkansas politician of the modern era, held four different political offices during his career: state House of Representatives

member, U.S. congressman, governor, and U.S. senator. A Democrat, Pryor played a crucial role in limiting the rise of Republicanism in Arkansas in the latter decades of the twentieth century.

Pryor briefly returned to politics, when he served as an interim chairman of the Arkansas Democratic Party following the murder of Bill Gwatney, and plays an important role in Arkansas Democratic politics.

Shorter welcomes David Pryor: “The Most Popular Politician” for Chapel Program

On last week, students were selected to attend an informational session offering them the opportunity to participate in a grassroots effort to assist with the approaching election activities. As I observed students entering into the auditorium, some seemed honored by the invite, others seemed as if their time had already been wasted before the presentation began. I also observe those same dispaly each week as we prepare for our weekly chapel program. Reflecting on my own collegiate experience, I realize that many of the opportunities that were provided for me shaped me into who I am today. So the question for this reading exercise is, “Have you found value for your life experience?”

In classrooms throughout our campus, seats are occupied by a student body of over 400 individuals who have made the decision to embrace the challenge of change. As you enter the classroom to be engaged in the mental calisthenics your instructor has prepared, you make a decision to either receive or resist the buffet of information being served. In that moment, you decide to: a) sit through and participate in an activity that will expand, shape and develop their mental capacity; b) sit and disengage through facebook statuses, youtube posts, text messages, candy crush or other means of distraction; or c) not engage the environment of learning because what you already know is sufficient for your journey.

The amazing conclusion about this experiment is that each student is responsible for their own individual level of productivity. The reality is that most individuals never accept the responsibility of selecting “a”, “b” or “c”. The week of the Mid-Term exam is not the time to become an engaged student. Choose to engage now!

The college experience can be life changing--providing you with opportunities to grow inside and outside the classroom. I encourage you to engage in the classroom and learn not only the tested material, but also the life lessons that your instructors have to offer. I encourage you to engage in the hallway and discover how you can contribute to the welbeing of your campus and community. I encourage you to engage in your community and share your story about how your life is destined to get better and become greater because you’ve discovered the value of life experience and have decided to ENGAGE! Imagine this commercial! The Cost of Shorter College Tuition: $2500 per semester. The Cost of instruction per day: $21 (approximate). The Value of the combined years of life lessons and experiences shared by the total faculty and staff: PRICELESS!

A Word from the Editor:RJ Stevenson, Director of Institutional Advancement

the SHORTER REPORTER Chapel - Wednesdays @ 11am Belin Gymnasium

Two of Arkansas’ historically black colleges, Shorter College and Philander Smith College have come to a matriculation agreement, allowing students from Shorter College to continue their education at Philander Smith College. The purpose of this agreement between Philander Smith College and Shorter College is to assist students earning an Associate of Arts degree to transition to Philander Smith College to complete a Bachelor’s Degree program.

This agreement will allow students to have a seamless transfer experience from a two-year institution to a four-year institution. The following are the terms of the transfer agreement:

1. Students who hold the Associate of Arts degree with a cumulative grade point average of 2.00 or higher on a 4.00 scale will be accepted for transfer;

2. Courses taken to satisfy the Associate of Arts degree requirements must have a grade of “C” or higher to transfer to Philander Smith College;

3. Credits of a “D” will transfer only if they are part of a completed Associate of Arts degree with an earned cumulative grade point average of 2.5 or better;

4. Up to sixty-two (62) semester credit hours for courses passed at Shorter College will be accepted and added to credit hours earned at Philander Smith College;

5. Only grades earned at Philander Smith College will be counted in the cumulative grade point average. However, when calculating the cumulative grade point average (CGPA) for Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Society and for honors conferred at graduation, all grades received from all institutions will be used;

6. Transfer students who do not complete all Associate of Arts degree requirements or General Education requirements will be able to transfer credits on a course-by-course basis and must comply with all General Education requirements at Philander Smith College;

7. Shorter College graduates entering Philander Smith College under the terms of this agreement will gothrough Philander Smith College’s normal transfer admissions process and therefore, must meet all applicable Philander Smith College requirements and deadlines pertaining to application for admission, registration, and payment of tuition and fees. They will abide by the policies and procedures, and any revisions that apply to all Philander Smith College students.

8. Shorter College courses accepted by Philander Smith College will be applied toward the 124 semester hours required for a degree at Philander Smith College.

This agreement is effective August 2014. We are excited about this new partnership. Shorter College will continuously provide avenues for our students to propel in excellence and to walk in greatness. Congratulations to President Green and the entire administration, faculty and staff on this great achievement!

HBCU’s open a door to assist students pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree

Faculty Corner by Kanetra Fitzpatrick

THE SHORTER REPORTER is a weekly publication produced by the Office of Institutional Advancement, Planning, and TechnologyEditor: RJ Stevenson | Writers: Rev. Mary Williams - Kanetra Kitzpatrick | Layout: Christopher Watkins

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ARE YOU A MEMBER?The Shorter College Alumni Asociation is looking for you!

Monthly Meetings are Every 4th Saturday of each month @ 10:00 a.m. in the Sherman/Tryee Hall Room 105

Membership dues $120.00 yearlyThe mission of the Alumni Association is to foster mutually beneficial connections among alumni, students,

faculty, administration and staff of Shorter College.It shall also establish in-state and out-of-state chapters as part of the organization and to bind the alumni into

united fellowship working together for the common purpose and the advancement of the college. For more information conatact Lovie Aaron at (501) 920-6559 or email us at collegeshorter@yahoo.com

A few years ago I was fortunate to be hired (on the spot) for a position with a consulting company. I was able to work remotely in Little Rock, but the main office was in Georgia. A few weeks later the Vice President of the company flew to Little Rock to personally meet me. I was responsible for picking her up from the airport. Neither of us knew what the other looked like. We had never met, only spoken over the phone. I visited the company website and there, I found her photo.

On our way back to the office she shared with me that she, too, attempted to locate a picture of me online. She explained that she couldn’t find a photo of me by using Google and furthermore, couldn’t locate me on Facebook. This baffled her so much that once she got to the office, she logged on to Facebook and Google to show me that I could not be found.

I share this with you in light of recent suggestive celebrity photos being leaked on websites. Most of you have or are seeking employment. Beware….companies are doing their research, and schools are too! Use social media wisely. Companies and schools want employers and students that appear to have good moral character and ethical standards. I read a recent article in the October issue of Essence Magazine that offered some good advice. Here are some do’s and don’ts:

• Refrain from posting uncomplimentary information. This includes suggestive photos, images and videos.• Watch your language. Don’t use profanity. Consider the content and tone of your posts. • Delete embarrassing entries. It may be best to set parameters that allow you to review what your friends want to post to your page.• Be careful about complaining. Unflattering rants about jobs and friends or anything else reflect negatively on you.

There is a reason why I couldn’t be found on Facebook or Google. Not trying to hide from anyone but I am selective about what I want to appear about “me”. You should be selective too! Like it or not, you represent Shorter College in everything you do. We are striving to make sure you FIT here and everywhere.

Social Media: Hired or Fired