Brevard College - Pertelote Yearbook (Brevard, NC)

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The administrative staff performs a variety of duties vital to the smoother functioning of the College. Chaplain C. E. Roy serves as adviser to Christian Council and is available to counsel with students and other members of the college community. Business Manager Brunner Hunt is responsible for planning and implementing the college budget and over- sees all aspects of the economic area of the institution. The Director of Financial Aid, Mr. Edwin C. Cunningham, works with students in securing assistance from the many private and governmental sources. For Mr. John Eversman, Director of Development and Public Relations, the promotion of inter- est in Brevard College is of primary importance. Heading a staff of four in the area of admissions Dean Robert McLendon directs the student recruitment program. Responsibilities of administrators varied above right: Mr Hunt and Mrs Gash, book- keeper, assists with registration; far right: Dur- ing Alumni Weekend, Mr Eversman speaks at the luncheon lower right: Mr. Cunningham seems to be sharing a joke with Bill Bangle. lower left: Priorities concerning work to be done are discussed by Mr Roy with his student assis- tant, Cindy Lewis; right: After Fall Convocation Mr McLendon relaxes. v ,■ £v academics 23 m , m i Lf UfUfflHHmtf

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Dean Houk involved with students Dean Mary Margaret Houk, an invaluable member of the Brevard College administration, has served as Associate Dean of Student Affairs for the past seven years. Before coming to Brevard in 1970, she was affiliated with Florida State University and with Stetson University, Recounting her past experiences, Dean Houk says that there is more student involvement at a school the size of Brevard. Appointed Acting Dean of Student Affairs in the summer of 1977, she is now in a key administrative position. Dean Houk is pleased with this challenge because she believes that it is important for college students to see educated women in action. Realizing the responsibility involved in meeting the demands of her job, Dean Houk is involved with a large cross section of students this year. Although she deals with stu- dents in greater numbers. Dean Houk states that the Brevard campus is one that promotes an opportunity for closeness among students, faculty and administration. above: With her increased administrative duties, Dean Houk spends much time in counseling, left: Considering a problem brought up in an SUL meeting. Dean Houk ponders the question, lower left: Dean Houk stops to chat with Mr McDowell: lower right: At the fall meeting of the Board of Trustees, Dean Houk participated in a discussion with the Student Affairs Committee 22 academics

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English courses stimulate creativity Stimulating creativity in thought and expression , Eng- lish courses provide a universal background encom- passing all areas of learning. The ability to convey ideas to others effectively is essential for successful com- munication. The study of composition develops skills in argumentative writing. Students gain an understanding of literature through the interpretation of works by major British and American authors. In addition, freshmen with superior skills in English have the opportunity to take courses giving concentrated study in fiction, poetry and drama above: Mrs McLarty participates in a class discussion, upper right: A question from one ot his English 11 students puzzles Dr. Leith- mann, right: Miss Barnhill is intent upon clarifying a point for her American Lit class. 24 academics