Anderson College - Columns / Sororian Yearbook (Anderson, SC)

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Maddox Faces New Challenge Selecting a chief executive for Anderson College was a task of great magnitude. The continued advancement of the institution is dependent upon its leadership A major and decisive move on the part of the Board of Trustees brought J. Cordell Maddox to Anderson College. While serving in several impres- sive places of leadership at Furman University. Mr. Maddox gained knowledge of administrative re- sponsibilities. These positions in- cluded being Director of Alumni Activities. Director of Development and Public Relations, and assistant to the president. Called to Anderson College on July 1, 1971. Mr Maddox became Vice-President and his grooming for the presidency followed. On January 8. 1973, he became the eighth president of Anderson Col- lege. Characterized by his energy, his youthful charisma, and his ability to communicate with students, faculty and trustees. Mr Maddox faces the future with confident expectation His years as Director of Royal Ambassador work of the S. C. Baptist Convention, as well as the eight years he served in the U.S. Army Reserve as chaplain, were assets as he approached his pres- ent position. If individual ability can make a college one of Christian success, AC has no alternative but to achieve this pinnacle President J. Cordell Maddox 1 And who wouldn ' t be proud of a family like this one? They are Cordell. Jr., and Mike; and of course. President and Mrs Maddox. -r) Gayle, Brian. 22