Director, Landy F. Watson
(Personnel Directory)

Academic Enrichment:  Programs, activities, and events that complement student's academic experiences and support the delivery of classroom instruction.  Students learn to develop effective organizational skills, improve study skills, establish time management regimens, and set realistic, attainable academic goals, establish time management regimens, and set realistic, attainable academic goals.

Student Development:  Activities and programs on effective conflict resolution, peer meditation training and conflict resolution management, problem solving and decision making , values clarification, building confidence, maintaining self- esteem, and improving communication skills and interpersonal relationships. 

Aerobic Room: Located in the basement of Foster Hall. Established to promote healthy living habits amongst students, faculty and staff.

Cafe':  Located on the first floor of Foster Hall.

Commuter Student Lounge:  Located on the second floor of Foster Hall, Room 202.  To provide a place for commuting students to relax between classes and after school.

Computer Lab:  Located in Room 206 of Foster Hall.  To provide students with access to technology/software to assist in the educational process.

Conference and Meeting Rooms: Rooms 101, 111, 210 and 211 in Foster Hall provide various groups, both on and off campus, with areas for meetings, conferences, workshops, etc. Contact for on-campus groups: Ms. Saundra Williams (804) 524-5516, E-mail: swilliam@vsu.edu. Contact for off-campus groups: Mrs. Yourdonis James (804) 524-5775, E-mail: yjames@vsu.edu.

Facility Reservations: Various rooms/buildings on the campus can be reserved for activities and events. For on-campus groups, contact Ms. Saundra Williams: (804) 524-5516, E-mail: swilliams@vsu.edu. For off-campus groups, contact Ms. Yourdonis James: (804) 524-5775, E-mail: yjames@vsu.edu

Freshman Student Parking Permits:  Freshman students who wish to operate and park a vehicle on campus must fill out a Freshman Parking Request Form which can be picked up at the information desk located on the first floor of Foster Hall.  All applications must be turned in to Mr. Landy Watson in Room 304 Foster Hall.

Games Room: Located in the basement of Foster Hall. Various table games, recreational, and leisure activities are offered to students.

Homecoming Activities and Events: Please see HOMECOMING 2001 page.

I.D. Card Center: If at the time of registration students do not update or obtain an I.D., they should report to Room 204 in Foster Hall. If at anytime during the school year an I.D. card is lost; report to Room 204 in Foster Hall to apply for a replacement.

Intramurals & Recreation:  Virginia State University offers facilities an resources which enables students, faculty, and staff to participate in intramural spots and recreational tournament.  Basketball, flag football, aerobics, softball, volleyball, pocket billiards, ping pong, chess, checkers, horseshoes, and card tournaments are some of the activities provided to validated students, faculty and staff.  This program contributes to students' overall educational experience at Virginia State University. 

Judicial Affairs:  The Judicial Affairs office is located in  room 306 Foster Hall. Should you need additional information about Judicial Affairs, please refer to the Student Handbook pages 53-77.

Pan- Hellenic Council: Please see Pan-Hellenic Council page.

Peer Mediation: Peer Mediation is a student oriented, voluntary process through which student mediators assist students in conflict to resolve a dispute amicably. Peer Mediators are trained in the mediation process and are certified as Campus/University Peer Mediators. Peer Mediation encourages active listening and honest communication and helps the parties examine possible solutions. Students who are interested in becoming Peer Mediators should contact the Office of Judicial Affairs of the Director of Student Activities.

Riverview (Virginia State University's Yearbook): The Riverview is an annual publication that gives written and pictorial history of the events that occur during the year. The yearbook is co-edited by students under the supervision of the Director of Student Activities. It is usually available to the student body prior to the end of the second semester. After the students receive their copies, the book is then available to faculty, staff, alumni, and others for a fee. The office of the Riverview is located in Room 401 Foster Hall. If you should have any questions or concerns about this publication, Sandra Williams, the advisor, can assist you at (804) 524-5516 or in Room 202 Foster Hall.

Shuttle Van Service: The Shuttle Van is to be used for the transportation of validated Virginia State University Students to and from South Park Mall. This van departs from campus at 3:00pm, 5:00pm., and 7:00pm Monday through Friday. All students who which to use this service should meet in the lobby of Foster Hall 5 minutes proper to the departure times above.

Student Activities Council: This council is the governing body over all student organizations on campus.

Student Government Association:  The Student Government Association is open to all students.  Students can become involved in the SGA in the following two ways:
        1.  By election to the office of class representative, student body president or vice president
        2.  By volunteering to serve on one of the SGA Standing Committees

Additional information about student elections and volunteering may be obtained through the SGA Office in Room 308, Foster Hall or call (804) 524-5320.

Virginia Statesman: The Virginia Statesman, the student newspaper id the principal student publication on campus. The Director of Student Activities is the controller of its operation.

In addition to providing a forum for the expression of student views, the Statesman also serves as an extended laboratory for the Languages and Literature department, affording students an opportunity to develop and employ writing, critical thinking, organizational, management and leadership skills.

An editorial board serves as an oversight body to ensure that each edition of the Statesman is quality controlled and truly represents the Virginia State University and its student body. The board's composition includes staff, faculty, and students and alumni.