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Feb.
13, 2003
Atkinson,
Campus Police Win First-Year Student Advocate Awards
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The
First Year College program at North Carolina State
University has recognized with First-Year Student
Advocate Awards Dr. Maxine Atkinson, for individual
contributions, and the NC State Campus Police,
for departmental contributions, at its recent
Spring Convocation. Thomas Younce, chief of the
NC State Campus Police and director of public
safety, accepted on behalf of the department.
Atkinson, associate professor of sociology
and anthropology, was cited for her “devotion
to teaching first-year students and her long record
of sharing knowledge, energy and expertise with
both colleagues and students,” according
to First Year College director Dr. John Ambrose.
The NC State Campus Police Department was recognized
for fostering a safe environment for faculty,
staff and students. “They represent the
best in service to this campus and its students,”
said Ambrose. |
Dr.
Maxine Atkinson
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The annual First-Year Student Advocate
Awards were instituted to recognize individuals and
departments or offices contributing distinguished service
to first-year students at NC State.
The First
Year College at NC State began serving first-year
students in 1995. The program encourages first-year
students to become involved, committed and successful
members of the university. The college is particularly
suited to students who prefer a year of general study
accompanied with major and career guidance, which enhances
students' abilities to make careful yet confident decisions
determining their college future. First Year College
also seeks to fully immerse first-year students in the
many academic, social and cultural opportunities available
at NC State.
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