Roanoke Times
Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.
DATE: THURSDAY, May 11, 1995 TAG: 9505110077
SECTION: CURRENT PAGE: NRV-1 EDITION: NEW RIVER VALLEY
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DATELINE: BLACKSBURG LENGTH: Medium
Goodale announced to his staff last week that he was resigning, according to university spokesman Larry Hincker.
Cross, 56, had served under Goodale as associate vice president for student affairs. He said he wants to continue Goodale's programs, including trying to build a "caring and accepting community," finding ways to economize the office, and staying in touch with student concerns.
"I don't know whether to be excited or daunted," Cross said.
Cross has been at the university since 1983. Provost Peggy Meszaros appointed him for a 21/2-year term.
Goodale could not be reached for comment Wednesday, but in a statement published in the Spectrum, Virginia Tech's internal newspaper, he said he had accomplished what he set out to do.
"When I came to Virginia Tech six and a half years ago, there were three things that I wanted to accomplish," Goodale told the paper. "I wanted to create a friendlier, more supportive atmosphere for students. I wanted to enhance the diversity of our student programs. And I wanted to improve the facilities for student life."
The renovated Squires Student Center and G. Burke Johnston buildings are listed as two projects completed under Goodale's watch.
The departing vice president has been known for his work with students, including a recent effort to curb excess alcohol use.
"He showed a lot of concern for student issues and the students themselves, sometimes going out of his way to do what he thought would improve student life," said Kevin LeClaire, a graduating senior who is the outgoing student representative on the university Board of Visitors.
Goodale taught an honors colloquia on morals and honors in politics and ethics, as well as a graduate class on philosophical issues of leadership.
"His concern went even to the extent he teaches regular [classes]," LeClaire said.
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