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

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'-P1590 -rf ':fi9' at 4 ,Ee B. R. Pate, MSE . , Coordinator for Public Affairs, Assistant to the President B. R. Pate, Coordinator for Public Affairs and Assistant to the President, serves as an administra- tive assistant of the college on a number of commit- tees to furnish information and reports to the Com- mission on Coordination of Higher Education. In addition, he has served as official representative to welcome a variety of conferences and workshops held on campus. Frank Koon was named to the newly established position of Coordinator for Student Affairs. Working with the directors of various services, he coordinates and supervises those services of the College most immediately concerned with student life. These in- clude: public relations, student housing, food ser- vices, student activities and organizations, dean of men, dean of women, financial aid, student center ac- tivities, placement, student health services, campus traffic and security, and athletics. President Silas D. Snow irightl explains SCA's reorganization plan at a telecast at KETS. Other officials pictured include Kfrom leftl Mr. Harold D. Eidson, Dr. Orville Rook, Dr. A. E. Burdick, and Dr. Jefferson D. Farris. WWKM yn, wgziff Frank Koon, MS Coordinator for Student Affairs

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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. ,

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B.A. Lewis, Ph. D. H. B. Hardy, Jr., Ed.D. Dean, Graduate School Dea n s Dean, Undergraduate Studies Deans direct programs of new College Under the reorganization plan, six deans assumed duties. These were: Dr. B. A. Lewis, Dean of Grad- uate School, Dr. H. B. Hardy, Jr., Dean of Under- graduate Studies, Dr. J. Conrad Carroll, Dean of College of Business Administration, Dr. Robert O. Morrow, Dean of College of Education, Dr. Jefferson D. Farris, Dean of College of Fine and Applied Arts and Sciences, and Dr. Orville Rook, Dean of College of Science and Humanities. School of Graduate Studies includes a group of advanced students and a faculty whose primary ob- iective is the advancement of scholarship. The work of Dr. Lewis has been directed toward bringing about this obiective. Formal courses of instruction, semi- nars, and directed as well as independent research are so arranged that the graduate student has ample opportunity to acquire advanced knowledge and to make independent contributions. Dr. H. B. Hardy has been involved in working with various departments in an effort to better co- ordinate the work of all departments on the campus. Maior emphasis has been placed on updating the gen- eral education program and communicating changes in policy to the members of the affected departments. Dr. J. Conrad Carroll's duties are concerned with the functioning of the College in carrying out its essential purpose which is to educate young men and women to reach their maximum potential as respon- sible leaders in private businesses, government ser- vice, and nonbusiness organizations. Dr. and Mrs. B. A. Lewis greet Shaul Ben-Haim, counselor for press and information at the Israel embassy in Washington, who delivered a short address at the General Assembly of the Model United Nations held on the SCA campus. A reception was held in his honor in the Mirror Room. S