University of Central Arkansas - Scroll Yearbook (Conway, AR)

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Kusincss Manager Harold D. Eidson was first employed at ASTC in 1943. Before coming to Arkansas State Teachers College he served as principal in several high schools in Arkansas. Mr. Eidson attended high school at Texarkana and Hot Springs, attended ASTC and was graduated in 1929 from the University of Arkansas. He attended graduate school at George Peabody College in 1937 and received his Master of Arts degree from the University of Arkansas in 1939. 1Vlr. Eidson is a member of the Conway Chamber of Commerce, a member of the board of directors of the Faulkner County Chapter of American Red Cross and a member of the Conway Memorial Hospital board of trustees. Assisting the President in the administration of the budget holds the first responsibility of the Busi- ness Office to the college. Next in line of duty is the establishing and maintaining of proper account- ing systems, purchasing and budgetary control. Monthly and annual financial statements must be prepared for the President, Board of Trustees, and other governmental agencies. College purchases are made, and funds are dis- bursed through this office. Srggagti Q-,,,,,,,,, p x f' Mr. Eidson at his desk. Harold Eidson ,, in -Wm.-Mi .frs 5 me-f in . .4 1 . Q , ,ia ., W., in iifi fi

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Dr. A. E. Burdick Dean Dr. A. E. Burdick, dean of Arkansas State Teach- ers College, joined the staff in 1937 as an instructor in geography. In 1947 he became professor and head of the department of Geography. In addition to being head of the geography department he served as Assistant Dean from 1952 to 1954. He has been Dean of the College since 1954. Dr. Burdick received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degree from the University of Wis- consin. He received a Doctor of Philosophy degree from George Peabody College. Dr. Burdick is a member ot Phi Delta Kappa, Who's Who, Association of American Geographers, National Council of Geography Teachers, National Council of Social Studies, and the Arkansas Educa- tion Association of which he has been president of the college section. As principal academic officer of the college, the Dean supervises and administers curricular poli- cies, instructional practices, and the standards for student advice. He represents the faculty and stu- dents in these matters to the President and in turn is subject to the latter's supervision and control in the interpretation of administrative policy relating to academic affairs. Dr. Burdick discusses the honors program with Betsy Green.

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Ktgistrar William H. Osborne BA-University of Texas MA-University of Texas The Registrar's Office has three major functions: admissions, recording and examination. Each student's application for admission is screened in order to determine whether or not he meets the entrance requirements of the college. Upon acceptance for admission, a pennanent record is established for each student who enrolls. This record is preserved even after the student's death. The examination phase begins when a student applies for graduation. The applicant's subiects, grades, and hours are examined to determine whether or not each requirement for graduation has been met. Dirac or nf Student Activities Dr. Iames Sylar BA--Henderson State Teachers College MA-George Peabody College Ed.D.-Indiana University The duties of the Director oi Student Activities deal chiefly with the student activities program, with special emphasis on guidanc-e and counseling. He is directly responsible to the Dean. One of the primary objectives of his job is to help the students help themselves and to render to the college and to education in general the type of counseling and guidance services that better prepare the students to fit themselves into the best profes- sional and social patterns of today's society.