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

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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

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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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' fl % niRECTOh OF FIELD SEIWICES Robert Abernathv It could be said that no one spreads more good will for Middle Tennessee State College than our jovial director of field services, Robert Abernathy. Always in demand as a speaker, he visits many high schools and encourages students to continue their education at MTSC. An alumnus of MTSC ,he is Secretary cii the Alumni Association and handles the college placement bureau. His smiling face and ready wit have become a fixture on the campus since he came back to MTSC in 1947- lUlhSAh T. B. WOODMORE Mr. T. B. Woodmore and his assistant, Mr. Jimmy Jackson, are responsible tor the smooth way in which the finances of MTSC are handled. Author of a book on financial administration, Mr. Woodmore uses his experience and knowledge in meeting the needs of our enlarging student body and expanding campus activities. He and Mr. Jack- son are an important part of Registration Day, when they collect student fees. They are also im- portant to employees of the college when payday arrives and they issue checks. It is no accident that financial matters are handled smoothly here at MTSC. These two men and their efficient staff make sure no mistakes arise. 26 IHhEOTOh OF PUhLIOATIONS Gene H. Sloan Gene H. Sloan is the man of many jobs. He is not only a classroom instructor and director of stu- dent publications; he also serves as faculty athletic chairman, member of the administrative committee, discipline committee, and student activities com- mittee. He and his student assistants. Bob Brooks, Glendel Bryson, and Jo Maybrey, send out several thousand press and radio releases each year on happenings at MTSC as a function of the public relations department. A member of the Tennessee Bar and an exper- ienced newspaper man. Gene Sloan has been a high school teacher and school administrator. He was accredited as a war correspondent during World War II and has recently published a book on the war maneuvers m Tennessee.