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Virginia Tech Vice Presidents Oral History with Ed Spencer Part 2, December 3, 2013 (Ms2024-082)
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In this second part of the oral history interview, Dr. Edward F.D. Spencer focuses on his work at Virginia Tech in regards to reforming the dining program on campus as well as the many changes he contributed to in ensuring the safety of students.
As Ed describes, many of the dining halls are not considered profitable and any surplus they may generate is funneled back into the dining program. Much of his work on the dining halls has helped to develop the program into the state of the art program Virginia Tech is known for today.
After the April 16th shooting, Virginia Tech created the Threat Assessment Team. This team was focused on analyzing the possible danger that some students may pose and would have the ability to intervene to prevent violence on campus. This team, working in tandem with the Care Team, are able to provide help to struggle students and protect the campus from further tragedies. He acknowledges the changes he has seen on campus since the April 16th shooting. He comments on the heightened sense of community and the importance of sticking together during times of turmoil and fear.
Some changes Ed would like to see on campus is within our admittance system. He fears that all colleges are placing too much of an emphasis on grades and statistics and are not looking at students as a whole. He wants to broaden the view of who is allowed to become a Hokie and increase the diversity on campus in terms of gender and race.
To end, Ed talks about his commitment to Blacksburg and the community. After spending so many years here, he could not imagine living somewhere else. The meaningful connections he has made during his time here have been incredibly fulfilling. Virginia Tech would not be the same without the contributions of Ed Spencer.
As Ed describes, many of the dining halls are not considered profitable and any surplus they may generate is funneled back into the dining program. Much of his work on the dining halls has helped to develop the program into the state of the art program Virginia Tech is known for today.
After the April 16th shooting, Virginia Tech created the Threat Assessment Team. This team was focused on analyzing the possible danger that some students may pose and would have the ability to intervene to prevent violence on campus. This team, working in tandem with the Care Team, are able to provide help to struggle students and protect the campus from further tragedies. He acknowledges the changes he has seen on campus since the April 16th shooting. He comments on the heightened sense of community and the importance of sticking together during times of turmoil and fear.
Some changes Ed would like to see on campus is within our admittance system. He fears that all colleges are placing too much of an emphasis on grades and statistics and are not looking at students as a whole. He wants to broaden the view of who is allowed to become a Hokie and increase the diversity on campus in terms of gender and race.
To end, Ed talks about his commitment to Blacksburg and the community. After spending so many years here, he could not imagine living somewhere else. The meaningful connections he has made during his time here have been incredibly fulfilling. Virginia Tech would not be the same without the contributions of Ed Spencer.
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