Saint Paul’s College
E-Newsletter for Faculty, Staff, Alumni and Friends / September 2006/ Vol. 1. No. 1
Saint Paul’s College Announces 2006 Homecoming Extravaganza
Tigers await match-up with Virginia State University Trojans
The Tigers are ready to do it again! Still
reeling with excitement after last year’s
homecoming, Saint Paul’s College officials say
the 2006 homecoming celebration will include
football, reunions, tailgating and more for
alumni, current and prospective students, faculty,
staff and friends.
Activities begin on Thursday, Oct. 12 at 7 p.m.
in the Chicago Building with the coronation of
Mr. and Mrs. Saint Paul’s College. This event
will be an all white affair.
On Friday, Oct. 13, an Alumni “meet and greet”
session will begin at 1 p.m. in The Thomasson
Student Center. Light refreshments will be
served.
Center at 7 a.m. It will be followed by a
“Friends of Saint Paul’s Golf Tournament” at 8
a.m. at River Ridge Golf Course in Bracey, Va.
For more information call Beverly Brewer: (434)
637-1704.
The annual homecoming parade begins at 10
a.m. in downtown Lawrenceville, followed by
the homecoming game where the Saint Paul’s
Tigers go against the Virginia State Trojans. The
game begins at 1 p.m. on the Russell Athletic
Field. Ticket prices range from $15-$25.
After the game, an “Old Timers Basketball
Game” begins at 5 p.m. at the Taylor Whitehead
Gymnasium. The cost is $5. For more
information contact Edward Joyner: (434) 8481831.
Other activities include:
Also, from 7 p.m. to 1 a.m., the fifth Annual
Football Banquet will take place at the
Thompson Room of Mary E. Johnston Dining
Hall at 6 p.m. Tickets are $20.
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An alumni dance at 8 p.m. at The
Good Shepherd Fellowship Hall in South Hill,
Va. The cost is $25.
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A dinner and dance hosted by the
Class of 1976 at Mortay’s Restaurant in
Lawrenceville. The cost is $35 per person.
Proceeds will benefit Saint Paul’s College. For
more information contact Sara Campbell at (718)
782 -1029.
In addition, Saint Paul’s National Alumni
Association will host a “meet & greet” at The
Thomasson Student Center from 7 p.m. until 1
a.m.
On Saturday, Oct. 14, the day begins with a
continental breakfast in The Thomasson Student
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Worship Services at Saint Paul’s Memorial Chapel
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SEPTEMBER
24--Holy Eucharist, 9:30 a.m. (Bishop's Visitation)
27--Morning Prayer with Sermon, 10 a.m
OCTOBER
1--Holy Eucharist 3 p.m.
4--Morning Prayer with Sermon, 10 a.m.
8--Holy Eucharist
11--Morning Prayer with Sermon, 10 a.m.
15--Holy Eucharist, 9:30 a.m.
18--Morning Prayer with Sermon, 10 a.m.
21--The Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Nathan D. Baxter
, Zembo Temple, Harrisburg, Pa.
22--Holy Eucharist, 9:30 a.m.
25--Morning Prayer with Sermon, 10 a.m.,
29--Holy Eucharist, 9:30 a.m.
Congratulations!
Dr. Robert L. Satcher, Sr.,
Interim President
Dianne Barnes Roades, Vice
President, Administration
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Welcome!
The Rev. Dr. Harry Nevels,
Jr., Chaplain, Vicar
Dr. Odell Hobbs, Director of
Saint Paul’s Choir
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Dr. Rex Ellis Visits Saint Paul’s College
Dr. Rex Ellis delivered a message of hope recently during convocation services at Saint Paul’s
College.
Ellis, vice-president of the Historic Area, Colonial Williamsburg Foundation, was
guest speaker during the annual ceremony that took place Sept. 8 in the Lawrenceville, Va.
college’s chapel.
“Convocation is important because it would be the captain of a ship that is headed
for your destination,” said Ellis in addressing the student body.
His remarks were rich anecdotes, vivid historical narrative, social commentary and references to American pop
culture.
“Our country is more insecure than it has ever been,” Ellis told the gathering.
“Flying is more a chore and gas increases. Gangs plague us. Our moral barometer is
clouded. We have more people in our communities ‘backing it up and dropping it like it was
hot.’ ”
(To read this entire artcle, please visit : www.saintpauls.edu )
SUMMATIVE REPORT ON THE CONNECTING LEARNING COMMUNITIES
By Dr. Frank Conteh
Chairman, Department of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences
Phase I/Mellon I
The Connecting Learning Communities Initiative conducted three faculty and technology staff workshops,
which culminated in the development of a course that was jointly taught by the faculty from the four
institutions. The course, "The Many Faces of Jesus," was offered through Blackboard as the first distance
learning course for participation by students from the four member institutions: Voorhees College, Saint
Paul's College, Saint Augustine's College, and The University of the South. The ostensible purpose of this
course was to engage students in the critical study of Jesus across diversity of cultures and historical
periods.
"The specific goals of the course are:
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To promote a critical, interdisciplinary understanding of Jesus in and across cultures past and
present;
To promote collaboration among students inside and outside the classroom through electronic and
face-to-face exchange with participating students across the consortium;
To promote co-curricular learning opportunities through encounters with the actual practice of
religion in different cultural settings; and
To enhance the development of student/faculty information technology application skills through
the use of Blackboard and multimedia tools.
Faculty representatives from each campus worked to make measurable progress as this course developed.
Several important modifications were made in the course structure to accommodate for unexpected
circumstances.
Saint Paul's College students attended two seminars under the auspices of The University of the South. At
least 10 students participated in each of the seminars. Student and faculty worked collaboratively at their
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home institutions and with students at a distance across the consortium electronically and through direct
face-to-face meetings. The information technology and library staffs of the consortium schools
supported the seminar effort by gathering and disseminating materials. Faculty taught from a common
syllabus and made use of electronic resources (texts, images, and film) gathered by the participating
schools. Dr. Lisa Baltazar, Assistant Professor of English at SPC was instrumental in contributing to the
success of Phase I.
The Course
"The course was a collaboration of the faculty from four colleges that have an Episcopalian heritage
therefore creating a Connecting Learning community."
Eyaluation
In summary, the work underscored the effectiveness of the course development process and the fortitude of
institutional collaboration. From Saint Paul's College students' perspective, the course was enlightening,
exhilarating, thought/provoking, and uplifting.
Phase II/Mellon II
The purpose of the project at Saint Paul's College is to facilitate a learning community through a continuing
development of a closer collaboration among Saint Paul's College (SPC); Saint Augustine's College (SAC);
The University of the South (TUS); and Voorhees College (VC}
The four institutions continued to become a community of instructors and learners dedicated to becoming
an interconnected learning community. Consequently, the four institutions “The Connecting Learning
Communities Consortium,” provided for interconnectedness among:
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Faculty and students in English and History at Saint Paul's College;
Utilization of library and information resources at Saint Paul's College and; Utilization of technology resources at Saint Paul's College.
Specifically, the English and History faculty at Saint Paul's College enhanced a close collaboration with
TheUniversity of the South on the symposium project enhancing an interconnection with SPC courses in
African American Studies. The religion faculty at Saint Paul's College collaborated with the faculty of the
other member institutions on the "Religion in American Life and Culture" course .as well as the expanded
"Many Faces of Jesus".
On May 17-19,2006, the CLC Symposium was sponsored by The University of the South. The Department
of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at Saint Paul's College was represented by four faculty members.
Each sponsored a student to present a paper at the symposium. The instructors included Dr. Allyn
Wetmore, professor of History and Geography; Dr. Salah Khan, professor of Political Science; Dr. Jennifer
Palmgren, associate professor of English; and Dr. Raphael Comprone; associate professor of Comparative
Literature.
Summative Report
The student participants in the symposium included Ms. Jennifer Price, Junior, Social Science major; Ms.
Altovese Miller, Junior, Political Science major; Mrs. Bojana Comprone, Senior, English major; and Ms.
Samantha Lassiter, Junior, English major.
The Library Director at Saint Paul's College developed a closer collaboration with other institutions on
"Voices of Episcopal Women" project and "Voorhees Classics". From Saint Paul's College perspective,
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The Connecting Learning Communities has enabled our students who participated in the programs to
achieve the following minimum competencies which emanated from the faculty/students interactio.
Inquiry, abstract logical thinking, and critical analysis; Independent problem solving; Appreciation and
respect for the arts; Appreciation of science and technology; Values clarification; Historical consciousness;
Decision-making skills; International and multi-cultural experiences; and Familiarity with the world's great
literature.
Study in-depth.
Connecting learning Communities projects have ostensibly complemented and supplemented the five major
goals of the Department of Humanities and Behavioral Sciences at Saint Paul's College in which the "Many
Faces of Jesus" and "Religion in American Life and Culture" are taught. These goals are to: Recruit and
retain a high quality population of students and faculty. Provide graduates with the foundation to
demonstrate oral and .written communication as well as analytical thinking.
Summative Report
The ultimate purpose of the Connecting Learning Communities was to provide graduates with broad
general knowledge and research skills to pursue graduate and professional studies and/or seek employment,
integrate technology in the curriculum and instruction, provide faculty with opportunities to enhance their
professional growth, and “provide content, coherence, and comprehensiveness" as well as creativity and
flexibility in each member institution’s curriculum. It is safe to say that all said objectives were
accomplished.
*Dr. Conteh came to Saint Paul’s College in 1974. He earned his doctoral degree from Ball
State University and earned a Ph.D in Sociology from Purdue University. Two years ago his
department welcomed Fulbright Scholar, Mohammed Sanni Kadil from Kano, Nigeria, to
Saint Paul’s. Dr. Conteh also oversees the college’s long-distance internship program.
Rita O. Mosely Appointed to Civil Rights Memorial Commission
Rita O. Mosely of Farmville has been appointed to the Civil Rights
Memorial Commission. Launched in July 2005 by former Virginia First
Lady Lisa Collis, the Commission was established to create a memorial to
honor Virginians who fought for equal rights for African Americans. The
memorial will primarily commemorate the 1951 student-led protest at the
Robert Russa Moton High School in Prince Edward County, Va. The
memorial is being created by sculptor Stanley Bleifield and will be built in
Capitol Square. It is expected to take two years to complete.
Ms. Mosely, a Prince Edward County High School employee for 25 years, is
a Brown vs. Board of Education Scholarship recipient who lives in
Farmville.
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Saint Paul’s Graduate to Operate Norfolk Restaurants
From News Releases
El Pollo Loco, the nation’s leader in citrus-marinated,
flame-grilled chicken, recently signed a multi-unit
agreement with Ella Avery-Smothers, a prominent
franchise restaurant industry veteran, to open 10 El Pollo
Loco locations throughout the Norfolk, Virginia area. Ms.
Smothers is a graduate of Saint Paul’s College.
The milestone deal marks a first for El Pollo Loco in the
state of Virginia, and builds on the chain’s increasing
presence around the country. With 346 current restaurant
locations, El Pollo Loco continues to pursue its significant expansion plans to grow the
brand outside of its core West Coast markets through franchise growth. Over the past
year, in addition to unit growth in its core market, El Pollo Loco franchise developers
have recently opened new restaurants in Chicago, Denver and Tempe, and the company
has a pipeline of approximately 145 additional franchise restaurant commitments in
California, Colorado, Oregon, Texas, Washington, Georgia, Missouri, and now, in
Virginia.
“We are pleased to have a talented operator and restaurant developer like Ella AverySmothers as part of our growing franchise team,” said Scott Gillie, Director of Franchise
Development for El Pollo Loco. “Her road to success is inspiring and we look forward to
the important role she will play in driving El Pollo Loco’s franchise expansion on the
East Coast.”
Avery-Smothers was raised on a tobacco farm with her six siblings in a poverty-stricken
area of Southern Virginia. She was educated through 5th grade in a one-room school
house that she presently owns. She overcame the odds to become a power player in the
franchise restaurant industry. In addition to her El Pollo Loco development plans, she
owns eight Burger King Franchises in Los Angeles. Avery-Smothers plans to develop El
Pollo Loco restaurants in Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, and Suffolk.
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This information is not offered or disclosed in connection with an offer to sell or the solicitation of any
offer to buy any franchise. Any such offer or solicitation is made only through our offering circular and
only in jurisdictions where such offers are lawful.
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