Board of Publications
The Board of Publications, chartered in 1963, assures that student publications, like all other publications which represent the College, are factually accurate, graphically pleasing, and in conformity to general community and professional standards of decency and good taste. The Board also insures that member organizations maintain journalistic integrity, high quality, timeliness of production, and sound financial management. The Board endeavors to enhance the learning experience of all students working for member organizations and the positive contribution which member organizations make to the educational process and life of the College. The Board elects, grants stipends, and reviews the performance of top officers of its member organizations.
The members of the Board are the editors of the Tiger, Kaleidoscope, and Garnet; the general manager of the WWHS-FM; the faculty/staff advisor of each organization; the Director of Publications, and the Director of Public Relations. Regular meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month, and matters appropriate for consideration by the Board should be brought to the attention of the Chairman.
The board sponsors the Ropp Award, Hampden-Sydney's highest recognition of literary achievement by a student. Presented annually at Final Convocation in the spring, the award honors the character and gifts of Dr. Philip Hortenstine Ropp '30, Professor of English from 1935 to 1968. The competition, announced every spring, is open to all students; submissions are welcome from the writers themselves or from editors of student publications. Preference is given to "creative writing"; in exceptional instances a superlative scholarly paper will be considered.
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