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

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GOVERNOR STATE OF TENNESSEE When new chapters are written in the history of Tennessee education, Governor Frank Goad Clement will be among those who are most highly praised . In the face of criticism and opposition, he has stood firm in his beliefs about the great im- portance of education. This has been re- flected in the financial advancements for education that he has spearheaded. The State Board of Education constitutes the policy making body of the Tennessee state colleges. The State Board is com- posed of outstanding people from the fields of education, government, and business. The progress made by Middle Tennessee State College during this year is an excel- lent tribute to the Board, and it signifies another successful chapter in the impres- sive and effective term of public service. The abilities and service of the members of this board have contributed much toward making our college one ot the most out- standing educational institutions in the South. Governor Frank G. Clement STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION SEATED, L-R: Mr. Edward L. Jennings, Mr. J. Frank Taylor, Mr. J. H. Warf, Chairman, Mrs. B. A. McDermott, Mr. T. R. Keys. STANDING: Mr. Harold D. West, Mr. James Williams, Mr. John W. Finney, Mr. Dale Glover, Mr. Ernest C. Ball. Absent when pic- ture was made: Mrs. Sam Wilson, Mr. Thomas M. Divine, Mr. F. Thornton Strang.

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The Cope family; Jim, Dr. Cope and Mrs. Mary Kate Cope. John, who is away at school, was absent when the picture was made. President Promotes Continued Growtii Inthe six years as President of Middle Tennessee State College, Dr. Quill E. Cope has been highly instrumental in adding new facilities and improving standards to make MTSC a leading Southern College . Dr. Cope received the B.S. degree from Tennessee Polytechnic Institute in 1933. Peabody College conferred the M.A. and M.Ed, degrees in 1936, and in 1949 he received the Ed.D degree from New York University. Dr. Cope is not only a leader on the campus but also in the community . He takes an active part in several civic groups and in his church. The charm and personality of Dr. Cope ' s family, Mrs. Mary Kate Cope, John, and Jim are a complement to his success and prosperity. Dr. and Mrs. Cope attended the ASB Pre-School Leadership Re- treat at Camp Hy-Lake.

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DEAN OF FACULTY Dr. Howard Kirksey Dean Kirksey, who has held his position since 1945, has demonstrated educational authority in liis supervision of the curriculum and has strived to raise the academic standards. In preparing himself for this role. Dr. Kirksey has received an A.B. degree from Union University and M.A. and Ph.D. degrees from Peabody College. His ability and service to the college have been instrumental in making MTSC a leading Southern college. DEAN OF ADMISSIONS Mr. John E. Weems Dean Weems has greatly simplified the pro- cesses which surround registration since his arrival at MTSC in 1961. He is also responsible for the admission of students and for the main- tenance of academic records for each student. Dean Weems holds the B.S. and M.A. degrees from Peabody College. He has gained admira- tion for liis sincere interest in the students. ASSOCIATE DEAN OF ADMISSIONS Mr. N. C. Beasley Since his arrival at MTSC in 1927, Dena Beasley has held three of the school ' s most important jobs: Dean- Register, Deanof Faculty, and Dean of Admissions. He is now secretar of MTSC ' s Loan, Scholarship and Development Foundation. Dean Beasley holds the B.S. and M.A, degrees from Peabody College. He experience at MTSC has enabled him to write an excellent text, COLLEGE BUSINESS.