Middle Tennessee State University - Midlander Yearbook (Murfreesboro, TN)

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DEAN OF AniMISSIONS N. C. Beasley Dean N. C. Beasley, as Dean of Admissions, is continuing services to MTSC that have covered more than a quarter century. Dean Beasley took his first position with the college in 1927 and at various times has occupied most of the positions of administration of the college, yet has found time to become a leader in state and national educational organizations and is a nationally recognized lay lead- er in the Methodist Church. He received his B.S. and M.A. degrees from Peabody College, where he has also done post-graduate work. Truly, here is a man whose life is being spent for the betterment of mankind and the promotion of education. HEAN OF INSTIUIDTinNS Howard Kirksey Dr. Howard Kirksey, as Dean of Instruction, has many duties to perform. It is his responsibility to organize and supervise the schedule and curriculum and to prepare students for successful careers. Days of work as consultant at educational meetings and hours of speaking engagements that take him into many states, fill Dr. Kirksey ' s busy schedule. Along with his college activities Dr. Kirksey serves as secretary of the Tennessee Secondary Principals Association, is a member of the Baptist Sunday School Board, a national representative in the Beta Club, and Tennessee representative to the Southern Association of Colleges. He received the A. B. degree at Union University, the M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Peabody College, and did additional graduate study at the University of California.

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0. M. SIVIITH President Q. M. Smith IS not only the President of Middle Tennessee State College, he is one of its most out- standing alumni. He was president of the first graduating class, first editor of a student publi- cation, first head of a campus debating team, and a member of the football team. When President Smith returned to his alma mater in 1938, it was natural that he would launch a program to make MTSC a recognized educational power. Since that time, the enrollment has exceeded the 2,000 mark, and twelve new buildings have been added to the 375 acre campus. The faculty has tripled in number in the last ten years. Our distinguished President gained his outstanding executive ability through thirty years of college administrative experience. All of his staff are veteran educators, who have occupied important elementary, secondary school or college posts before moving into staff positions as members ot the Administrative Committee. The Administrative Committee seated left to right arc Mr. Neil Wright. Dr. W.B.EowJom. Mr. Hilarv Parker, Mr. Horace lores Mr O L Freeman President T. M. Smith. Dr. J. E. Wiser, Miss Virginia Muncie, Dr. Norman Parks. (Standing): Dr. C. N. Stark, Dr. Howard Kirksev. ' Miss Tommie Reynolds Mr Gene Sloan, Mr. N. C. Beasley, Major Q. L. McNary, Dr. Richard Peck, Dr. Francis Riel. Dr. Belt Keathley, Mr. E. W. Midgett 23

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DEAM OF STUf)ENTS S. Belt Keathley The person most directly connected with the student body of MTSC is Dr. S. Belt Keathley, Dean of Students. He has the difficult task of im- posing discipline which will be constructive and allow maximum enjoyment ot wholesome campus lite. He listens sympathetically to any problems the students may have, and offers helpful guidance. When the occasion demands it, Dean Keathley can give sound admonition, or equitable justice tempered by his understanding of young people. Our dig- nified Dean of Students has a background of out- standing work as a high school administrator, staff member of the State Department of Education, and college teacher. He came to Middle Tennessee State College in 1951 after receiving his Ed. D. from the University of Tennessee. He can draw on his vast experience in handling any problems that may arise in the dormitories or on the campus. The students have come to accept him as a fair and capable disciplinarian -and as their friend. S E (; H E T A in E s A J ' ' ' ° ' n ' ■ ' ' fy WinJro . M . Blond Sweeney, Mrs. Mary DeLucca, Mrs. Sally Brunson, Mrs. Thelma Sloan, Mrs. Evelyn Turney, Mrs. Frances Anthony. Mrs. Bonnie Nellessen. (Second Row): Mrs. Martha H. Maddox, Mrs. Macon Manson, Mrs. Bonnie McHenry, Mrs. Charlotte Heinz Mrs Norene riuugens. a a, ,y