Atlanta Christian College - Harvester Yearbook (East Point, GA)

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Capable leadership plays a major role at Atlanta Christian College. The growth over the years has placed the college into prominent position as an institution with a dedicated purpose of educating men and women for the ministry. The good judgment and sense of fairness of the administration provides the college with an atmosphere of enthusiasm and cooperation between students 6 o The Staff and faculty. This mutual under- standing prepares students with an eagerness to meet and solve the problems they inevitably will encounter. Certainly the ability with which the members of the administration handle their jobs makes it difficult to imagine how extensive these jobs really are. President James C. Donovan is the chief executive officer of the college. He is the fifth president of Atlanta Christian College. An alumnus of ACC, Dr. Donovan received degrees from Georgia State University. He has served in the ministry as well as principal at Woodward Academy Middle School. Administration of academic affairs is in the oHice of Academic Dean. Dr. Edwin Groover has been at the college since 1970. He became Academic Dean in 1980. The Staff Charles F. Turner, B.A., an alumnus of the college, comes from a successful ministry to assume the position of Director of Development. Michael L. Bain, M. Div., M.L.S. is our Librarian. Franklin Hogg, M.A.R., is Registrar and Director of Admissions. Ronald E. Lewis, B.A., is Director of Recruitment and Financial Aid. Mary K. Payne, M.S., has the position of acting Dean of Students and Dean of Women. Bernard L. Riley, D. Min., is Director of Christian Service and Placement and Internships. Brian Twaddell is the Business Manager for the college. This administrative staff endeavors to uphold the primary objective of the college to be an institution of higher learning which provides an atmosphere in which students of the Word may develop for service.

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The Faculty The faculty of Atlanta Christian College constantly keeps in mind that its general objective at the college is threefold. Each professor endeavors to provide an education which will prepare Christian youth to be of greater service to God and to their fellow men. To offer basic Bible training for those who would serve in an effective way as leaders in the church is their second objective. To provide an opportunity for Christian education to all worthy young people regardless of their financial ability is their goal. An educational program which will fulfill these objectives must give emphasis first to the spiritual; second, to the intellectual; and third, to the practical. The ultimate end for this is a program that will result in abundant Christian living and effective Christian service. Faculty members of the college believe that a Bible college must give proper emphasis to direct Bible study so that a student will be able to fill both his mind and heart with teachings of the Word of God. The faculty of ACC recognizes that they are called of God to teach and that position is one of public trust. Each of the professors serves as a trustee of the social and religious heritage of the college. Members work to guide students toward maturity so that they will be able to take their places in society as strong Christians helping others. The Faculty 0 5

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Student Activity One of the purposes of Bible college education is to develop social skills that reflect Christian maturity. Atlanta Christian College considers it an important part of its function to provide students with many activities conducive to growth in this area. The college provides many avenues of service that covers a wide spectrum. Student Government which is made up of student representation plans and directs affairs and social activities. The clubs and organizations help the Student Government in providing student activities. There are two Sororities, Delta Theta and Sigma Iota Chi; two fraternities, Alpha Tau Sigma and Delta Kappa Delta. There are a number of musical groups on campus. These include the Concert Choir, The Christian Minstrels, and various Christian Service teams. The Heritage Players offer dramatic productions on campus. The college is a member of the National Christian College Athletic Association. Students participate in a variety of intercollegiate sports such as tennis, basketball, and soccer. Intramural activities include volleyball, tennis, softball, and basketball. Students are given two guidelines for life at Atlanta Christian College. These are a general Student Handbook and either a Men's or Women's Dorm Handbook. Students are always reminded that as a Christian College they are expected to exhibit a lifestyle consistent with that revealed in Scripture. Education at Atlanta Christian College is designed to not only develop the physical but also the spiritual life of each student. A number of opportunities are available to meet this need. There is the chapel service where the college family worships together during the week. Campus prayer meetings are held on Wednesday evenings with faculty and students in charge. Devotions in the wooded amphitheater or in the dorms provide an opportunity for sharing needs together. Students have a choice of a variety of churches of all sizes in the area to use thier talents for service. Christian Service is required of all full-time students as an aid to putting into practice what has been learned in the classroom. Student Activity 0 7