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Appearance No Longer a Consideration in Orientation Leader Hiring Process

Posted on Friday, March 18th 2011
Tags: candidate, etiquette, interview, wardrobe
Appearance No Longer a Consideration in Orientation Leader Hiring Process
by Bitsy Carmichael Freelance Writer Institutions of higher education focus on educating students and preparing them for a career beyond the inner sanctum of the classroom, student union and residence halls. Utilizing career services programs and personnel, institutions focus on résumés, interview tips and even professional dress. However, the orientation office at Boxburg University offers [...]

Fraternities Still Convinced Dressing Up Once a Week Will Change Stereotypes

Posted on Friday, January 15th 2010
Tags: dress, faculty, fraternity, greek, image, professors, stereotypes, wardrobe
Fraternities Still Convinced Dressing Up Once a Week Will Change Stereotypes
After decades of failed attempts to change faculty members’ negative impressions of fraternities, the male Greeks are still convinced that wearing wrinkled dress shirts and ties to class once a week will ultimately change opinions. “Our big brothers told us that it’s important to instill a positive image with faculty,” said one pledge of Pi [...]

Fashion Advice to Help Morehouse VP Adapt to Anti-Gay Dress Code

Posted on Monday, October 19th 2009
Tags: bynum, college, discrimination, dress code, gay, jackson, leadership, morehouse, spike lee, university, wardrobe, william
Fashion Advice to Help Morehouse VP Adapt to Anti-Gay Dress Code
Morehouse College in Atlanta has instituted a dress code banning attire that could be construed as unprofessional or gay-friendly. According to CNN.com, Morehouse’s VP for Student Services, Dr. William Bynum explained “the policy comes from the vision of the college’s president, who wants the institution to create leaders like notable graduates… Samuel L. Jackson and [...]

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