Homecoming will continue
Prairie View A&M University's student homecoming events will not change.
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs Miron P. Billingsley asked students two weeks ago to take responsibility for their actions and used the proposal of having no homecoming to serve as a warning of how every irresponsible action could be costly.
Billingsley's statements caused a campus-wide uproar among students and alumni, but as the commotion subsided, Billingsley shared the truth behind his threat.
"I do not have the authority to cancel homecoming, but I could make the recommendation," said Billingsley.
Although "The Hill" will continue to celebrate homecoming in the years to come, the actions which began homecoming week are examples of inappropriate conduct university authorities will not condone in the future.
Executive director of communications Sheleah Reed said, "The Homecoming Committee, office of student affairs and institutional advancement, athletics, and the department of public safety are already working to develop plans that foster a safe and entertaining environment."
Beyond the hype of a cancelled homecoming, Billingsley said, "I am proud of the student leaders. I was pleased with the actions of both CAB and the student government association to assure student accountability."
The students of Prairie View can look forward to another year of homecoming fun, but Reed reminds the students again of their responsibility to the university.
Reed said, "Even more so, we need the help of our students. Along with faculty and staff, students are responsible for creating and maintaining a safe and positive place that encourages learning. Students are expected to obey stated laws, follow regulations, and maintain absolute integrity and a high standard of individual honor in scholastic work and personal interactions."
Overall, homecoming 2012 proved to be a success, Reed added.
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