2008 Woodie Awards
FAMU DRS to open by fall
Marlon Williams
Issue date: 3/3/08 Section: News
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Roger Walker, an intensive reading teacher at FAMU DRS, said an increase in school morale and pride and an overall facelift of the school are some advantages of the new facility.
"I feel it's been a long time coming," he said. "We need a facility that is comfortable to the expectations of teaching and learning."
Robert Lemons, dean of the FAMU College of Education, said he is sure the new facility will jump start a series of new programs that will help attract students.
The school plans to establish academies sponsored by various colleges and schools at the University to give high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to have an early experience with college level work, which will be redeemable for college credits.
"Smart classrooms at the new facility will make this possible," Lemons said. "The classrooms will be equipped with everything that makes it easier for teaching and learning, such as TVs, computers and projectors."
The new school, to be located on the corner of Wahnish Way and Orange Avenue, is scheduled to be finished September 2008, but the school may not be opened until fall 2009.
Walker has mixed emotions about the location of the new facility, while Lemons and FAMU DRS Superintendent Ronald Holmes said they are very satisfied with the location.
Walker described the location as "bittersweet."
"The sweet is the school will be out of the main thoroughfare of University traffic," Walker said. "The bitter is we'll be a little more than a walk away from campus activity that has a great impact on exposure, teaching and learning."
Walker said it will have a negative impact on volunteers because of transportation issues for non-driving students. However, Holmes said the location is great for security and identification purposes.
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Derrick Lamar Mcmahon
posted 3/03/08 @ 7:29 PM EST
"Walker said it will have a negative impact on volunteers because of transportation issues for non-driving students. However, Holmes said the location is great for security and identification purposes. (Continued…)
Michelle Banks
posted 3/19/08 @ 9:55 AM EST
Derrick has the right idea! What ever happend to "Where there is a will there is a way". Come on people these are future FAMUans here...The most important thing is that students will have a new building equipped with the all needed to impact students and faculty in a positive way. (Continued…)
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Michelle Banks
posted 3/19/08 @ 9:59 AM EST
Derrick has the right idea! What ever happend to "Where there is a will there is a way". Come on people these are future FAMUans here...The most important thing is that students will have a new building equipped with all needed to impact students and faculty in a positive way. (Continued…)
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