Austin Peay State University - Yearbook (Clarksville, TN)

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dom within his field, which sometimes leaks over into the classroom. Austin Peay also awards leaves of ab- sences, which are without pay, to allow the professor to work on his doctorate, a publication or some other project in- tended to make the professor more knowledgeable. Eagle University is another area of academic affairs. Sawrey explained, llEagle University is a consortium uni- versity, which means that it is a collec- tion of universities which have banded together to offer courses to military personnel at Ft. Campbell. Currently there are about 12 univer- sities involved with Eagle University, with Austin Peay being the major con- tributor along with keeping all of the records. The Dean of Eagle University, Dr. Steve Castleberry, is a member of the APSU staff and coordinates all classes with the administration at Ft. Camp- bell. According to Sawrey, the growth of Eagle University depends entirely on the army, which today stresses educa- tion for its enlisted personnel. Dr. Fred Williams, executive assistant to the president, has direction over the physical plant, affirmative action, the computer center and institutional re- search. As executive assistant, Williams Opposite Top - John Bratcher and his assistant, Jenny Matlock, direct the student financial aid office. Above -- tFrom Lem Margaret Sumner, director of the learning re- source center; Dr. Wayne Stamper dean of the graduate school; Dr. James Nixon, dean of the college of arts and sciences; Dr. J F Burney, dean of the college of business and professional programs; Dr. Michael Davis, dean of the college of educa- tion and human services; James Vinson, director of continuing edu- cation and community services; and Dr. Stephen Castleberry. direc- tor of Eagle University all work in close coordination with Dr. James Sawrey. Opposite Bottom Left - Jeff Bibb, director of publication services; Doug Vance, director of sports information; Sherwin Clift. director of public information; and Henry Malone, director of alumni affairs and placement services work together closely on many projects. Opposite Right - Dick Littleton takes time out to answer a few questions during hectic fall registra- tion. Left - Doug Vance. sports in- formation director, conducts a post-game interview with Lake Kel- ly, head basketball coach.

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What plans are being made to attract a high quality student? Sawrey re- sponded, t'One idea is to show a great- er interest in the more quality high school seniors by sending them an invi- tation; to show that Austin Peay is truly interested in them. Other ideas include the starting of an honors program for students of junior or senior standing to attract students from high schools and junior colleges. The adding of such programs as com- puter science, journalism, black stud- ies and public administration are also included in the hopes of attracting the quality student. Continuing Education is another area under Sawrey's supervision. These are classes sponsored by APSU, which can be taken by anyone just by paying for that particular class. These classes are mainly taken by local adults and col- lege students for fun. Since, as Dr. Sawrey put it, t'Austin Peay is only as good as its students and faculty, there is continual effort to- wards faculty enrichment. 'tFaculty en- richment is presently being achieved by such practices as inservice training. lnservice training includes encourag- ing the professor to attend conven- tions in their academic field to keep in touch with new developments. Sawrey stated, 'The idea behind this is to cut down on a professor's bore-

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Right - Doug Vance, director of sports information; Sherwin Clift, director of public informa- tion, who is the sportscaster for the Governors' games; and Gene Washer, sports editor of the Clarksville Leaf Chronicle ready for the casting of the Aus- tin Peay-Armstrong State game in Savannah Ga. Below - Dr. George Fisher, director of ath- Ietics; Anne Der. director of affir- mative action; Dr. William Ellis, director of institutional re- search; and Charles Wall. direce tor of the computer center all work' in close contact with Dr. Fred Williams, who oversees these departments. reports directly to President Riggs. llThere are many plans for upgrading Austin Peay's appearance, comments Williams. HA few of these include: bet- ter campus lighting for security pur- poses, the installation of building signs to better label the campus buildings and the addition of more sidewalks. In terms of specifics, the armory has been painted and the football stadium is scheduled for painting. The Dunn Center will also be finished with the inclusion of more landscaping. Printing services was moved to Ellington Hall where there is more space and thus, the center can offer a greater service to the campus. It was from Dr. Williams that a full understanding of how the unusually hard winter affected Austin Peay's bud- get can be gained. Williams commented, 'lDuring the winter months, Austin Peay was cut off entirely from natural gas, leaving the only alternative - fuel oil. Fuel oil was not only harder to get and more expen- sive, there was also the problem of adequate storage space. During this time it was costing Austin Peay $1,500 a day to heat the campus. According to Williams, 'lThis put a considerable dent in the budget. The money spent at this time will have to be made up in fiscal year 1977-78,