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

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Seated Uft to right are Mr. T. B. Woodmore, Dr. Howard Kirksey, President Q. M. Smith. Mr. N. C. Beasley, Dr. Belt Keathley, Mr. Horace Jones (Standing)- Mr. Gene H. Sloan. Mr. E. S. Voorh.es. Major Q. L. McNary. Mr. W. E. M.dgett, Dr. W. B. Bowdo.n, Mr. Hilary Parker, Dr. R lc hard Peck Dr Francs R,el Mr. Neil Wright, Dr. J. E. Wiser. ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE The Administrative Committee is the staff assisting the President in the college administration. PRESIDENT Q. M. SMITH During the administration of President Q. M. Smith there has been marked improvement in Middle Tennessee State College. Since Mr. Smith came to the college in 1938 there have been thirteen buildings added and the enrollment has increased to more than 2500. He has been outstanding both as an alumnus and as an educator. With this year President Smith completes a job well-done in a tine career as a leader. He will be remembered for his inspiring example to the student body and to the educational leadership of the area served by the college.

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GOVENOR FRANK G. CLEMENT Governor Frank G. Clement serves us an out- standing example of an administrator with high ideals and deep religious convictions. As the na- tion ' s youngest chief executive, he may well serve as an inspiration to the youth of his state His great interest in the needs of Tennessee ' s expanding educational needs has encouraged leaders to im- prove opportunities for all citizens of the Volunteer State. In his term of office he may be congratulated for a job well-done. BOARD OF EDUCATION The Board Guides the Policies of MTSC Seated are W. R. Landrum, Mrs. FerdinanJ Powell, Dr. Quill E. Cope, State Commissioner of Education; Mrs. Sam Wilson, Ernest C. Ball, Miss Maud Holman, executive secretary. Standing are Mrs. Violet Parrish, principal stenographer; Clarence Kolwyck, Dr. Norman Frost, J. Howard Wart, James Williams, and Edward J. Jennings. o p f

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4 si zd DEAN OF INSTRUCTION One of the principal duties of Dr. Howard Kirksey is the organization and supervision of the schedule and curriculum. Always in demand as a speaker, he spends much of his time at educational meetings. He received the A.B. degree at Union University, the MA. and Ph.D. degrees from Peahody College. Later he did further graduate study at the University of California. % DEAN OF ADMISSIONS There is no doubt that Dean N. C. Beasley is a versatile man. Since 1927 Dean Beasley has occu- pied most positions of administration on this campus. At the same time he has been recognized as a leader in state and national educational or- ganizations. His B.S. and M.A. were earned at Peabody College. Since then, he has done post graduate work there. DEAN OF STUDENTS One who works closely with the student body of MTSC is Dr. Belt Keathley, Dean of Students. The students consider him to be a true friend, especially when they are in need of advice. His duties include disciplining the students or offering them helpful advice when they have problems. Dean Keathley has been at MTSC since 1951 after receiving his Ed. D. from the University of Tennes- see.