Arkansas Tech University - Agricola Yearbook (Russellville, AR)

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VOCATIONAL EDUCATION STAFF Recognizing the needs of large groups of young men for training in skilled trades, the Division of Vocational Education at Arkansas Poly- technic College offers courses in woodworking (both carpentry and cabinet making), auto mechanics, and machine shop. These non-credit courses, terminal in nature, are designed to enable the student to progress individually to gain the necessary proficiency as quickly as possible so that he may take his place in productive industry. Arkansas Polytechnic College has complete and modern workshops for training students in woodworking, auto mechanics, and machine shop. Through donation and purchase of machines and equipment released by the United States Army, the College has been able to expand greatly its training facilities in those fields. Equipment in the various shops is valued at more than $200,000. While the College does not guarantee placement of its vocational graduates, it maintains an employment advisory service to assist in placing such graduates in suitable employment. FAULDS, VINCENT R. Chairman of the Vocational Education Program Mr. Faulds is Assistant Professor of Industrial Edu- cation. He holds degrees of: B. A. E., University of Florida, 1939; M. Ed., University of Missouri, 1949; additional graduate study, University of Missouri. 2 y y Lovett, Elmer Woodworking Instructor Hamm, Elmer H. Guidance and Assistant Professor of Mathematics Rogers, Troy L. B. S., Sam Houston State Teachers College, 1946; M. A., Sam Houston State Teachers College, 1950; ad- ditional graduate study, University of Arkansas, Sam Houston State Teachers College. Vocational Instructor Hawkins, Dave Wesley, Charles F. Auto Mechanics Instructor Vocational Instructor

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Melvern Watson Assistant Professor of Agriculture College, 1950. R. R. WEEDIN Chairman of Division of Business Administration Mr. Weedin is also Associate Professor of Business Administration and has been at Tech since 1946. B. S., University of Arkansas, 1936; M. S., Oklahoma A. M. College, 1948; additional graduate study, Indi- ana University. Marvin Williamson Instructor in Music Mr. and Mrs. Merrill and son and Mrs. Burgess (in the background) are interested in Mr. ‘Turrentine’s speech at the first student “get together’ on the lawn out in front of Cara- way Hall. ‘This was after a picnic supper for the entire stu- dent body and faculty held during the first week of school. 99 B. S. A., University of Arkansas, 1947; M. S., Oklahoma A. M. VIRGINIA SUE WILLIAMSON Acting Chairman of Fine Arts Division Miss Williamson, Assistant Professor of Music, holds this position in the absence of Paul D. Shultz, Chair- man of the Division. B. M., North Texas State ‘Teach- ers College, 1943; M. M., North Texas State ‘Teachers College, 1947; additional graduate study, Northwest- ern University and Eastman School of Music. Gene Witherspoon Band Director B. S. E., University of Arkansas, 1943; graduate study, University of Arkansas.

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Allan, A. M. Airport Mechanic Gaines, Ralph Airport Mechanic Laughter, Clarence “Beech” Aviation Instructor The College maintains and operates its own airport, complete with hangar, and repair facilities, and its own planes. Flight instruction leading to a Private License, a Commercial License, or a Flight Instructor’s Rating is offered with College personnel providing all flight and ground instruction. Students wishing to enroll for flight training must pass the medical examination required by civil air regulations. MISCELLANEOUS PERSONNEL England, Helen School Nurse Brownlee, Eunice Dietician McDaniels, Nora Assistant Nurse Bartlett, Heartsill Techionery Manager wv Freeman, Misi « Asst. Plant Engineer Sharp, C. C. Disbursing Officer