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

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Silas D. Snow, L. L. D. President President's Achievement Award went to three members of the SCA faculty and staff. Dr. Silas D. Snow isecond from right? made the presentations at the annual service awards dinner. The recipients ifrom left? were Dr. Harold Love, Frank Koon, and Tommy G. Smith.

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President Dr. Snow sees SCA position enhanced Dr. Silas D. Snow's l7th year as president of State College of Arkansas began with maior develop- ments that will further enhance the college's leader- ship position in higher education in Arkansas. The college was reorganized into four colleges and its administrative and business affairs regrouped into four areas. A new master's degree program in nursing was created and before the year is out work will be in full swing toward the development of it. The Southwest Center for Staff Development in Early Education was created at SCA. The Center's program is aimed at finding new ways to teach chil- dren and is one of the most revolutionary in the nation. In October, Dr. Snow announced the establish- ment of the SCA School of Health Science and Profes- sions. The school is part of the College of Fine and Applied Arts and Sciences and began operations in January in cooperation with the Arkansas Baptist Medical Center in Little Rock. Under Dr. Snow's leadership, the SCA-ROTC program and the college's Counseling Center were established in l968. Since Dr. Snow became president on July l, l953, SCA has experienced its greatest years of growth and prosperity. It is somehow fitting that the man who has guided the college in its finest hours is a product of the institution. He grew up in the shadows of SCA and was graduated from the school. He was editor of the Scroll and president of the student body while an SCA student. As president of the college, Dr. Snow is respon- sible for executing the plans and policies of the Board of Trustees. The growth of SCA-4,620 enrollment, more than 800 courses from 55 different programs of study, 200 faculty members, millions of dollars worth of new buildings-reflect the iob he has to do and has done. President Snow speaks at the Memorial Day Dress Review praising the ROTC Brigade for its accomplishments.

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A. E. Burdick, PhD Vice-President for Academic and Instructional Affairs, Dean of Faculties Vice Presidents, Coordinators Eff fig ... ns' Harold D. Eidson, MA I . Vice President for Business and Financial Affairs Educational opportunity is increased Dr. A. E. Burdick, Vice President for Academic and Instructional Affairs and Dean of Faculties, was instrumental in bringing about the reorganization of the academic structure of the College and the estab- Iishment of new programs. Both developments are designed to increase the educational opportunities of the students. Dr. Burdick found it gratifying to have the expanding role of the College recognized by the accrediting associations. With the establishment of the Southwest Center for Staff Development in Early Childhood Education and the School for Health Sciences, State College of Arkansas is enabling the student to select from sixty- four baccalaureate programs, nineteen masters pro- grams, and fourteen special areas of study. Many new programs will be added in the near future. ln the administrative reorganization of the Col- lege which became effective July l, 1969, the Busi- ness Affairs of the College were placed under the di- rection of Mr. Harold D. Eidson, Vice President for Business and Finance. Position of Comptroller was added to the staff. Responsibilities of this area in- clude planning for new, much-needed facilities for the future. Auxiliary enterprises of the College are supervised by personnel from this area. William C. Norman, member of the Board of Trustees, speaks at the Faculty and Staff Awards Banquet. ,