Bethel College - Log Cabin Yearbook (McKenzie, TN)

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ACADEMIC DEAN Dr. John L. Langfitt awww Q mfiyffwa ww rt' , 5 ,N 1 Q 1 tt. X 31- i 5 Q ' S L3 int Dr. John Langfitt, the Executive Vice-President and the Academic Dean, is not the New kid on the block any longer. If Dr. Langfitt's past four years at Bethel are an example of future years, he will be here a long time. Since his arrival there has been growth and strength in the college in such important areas as higher academic standards, more program options, and more student services. Dr. Langfitt thinks that Bethel is the right place to be at this time in his professional ministry career. Dr. Langfitt's priority, whether at work or play, is learning. He enjoys learning and striving to help other people know the joy of learning. He thinks of himself as a teacher and this role is reflected in his objective to fulfill the college's mission statement of personal growth and cultural enrichment for students. Dr. Langfitt has an A.B. in History from Stanford, a Bachelor's of Divinity from San Francisco Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Theology in Biblical Studies from the Graduate Theological. He is also a member of numerous educational and religious organizations such as: Phi Delta Kappa, the American Association of Higher Education, the National Academic Advising Association, the Society of General and Liberal Studies, the Society of Biblical Literature, the American Academy of Religion, and the Catholic Biblical Association. Aside from these Dr. Langfitt is secretary of the McKenzie Fiotary Club and he does supply preaching in the Cumberland Presbyterian church and his own denomination, the Presbyterian Church fU.S.A.i. Jean lvlcKinnie Jean lVlcKinnie is the Secretary to the Academic Dean. Like most secretaries her duties involve such clerical aspects as filing, typing from the dictaphone, answering the phone, making appointments to see the Dean, etc. She combines the stamina of a workhorse with the speed and agility of a gazelle. However, there is humor to be found even in Jean's job, i.e. typing the final copy of the course schedule for the fourth time. Aside from her job as the Dean's Secretary Jean is active in the church and the community. She tries hard to be involved in a variety of activities whether it be a Bethel Dames banquet or a Block Party at McKenzie Square.

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PRESIDENT Dr. William L Odom Dr. William Odom is the main man according to today's lingo. At first glance it may seem that all he does is kick back in his air-conditioned office. However, Dr. Odom is one of the hardest working people on this campus, not to mention that he is also one of the most familiar faces we see on campus and off. Behind Dr. Odom's debonair yet business-like exterior there is a sharp mind which is capable of dealing with crisis situations at the flick of a finger. Recognition of this superior intelligence is attested to by his membership in such honor societies as: Alpha Mu Gamma, Alpha Psi Omega, Eta Sigma Phi, Omicron Delta Kappa, Phi Beta Kappa, and Phi Delta Kappa. Before Dr. Odom began his long teaching career as Bethel's President he acquired experience through finishing his education at the doctorate level and by teaching in other colleges. His primary training was in ancient Greek which he taught at Randolph-Macon College in Ashland, Virginia. Dr. Odom then returned to his alma mater, Hampden-Sydney College to teach Greek and Humanities. ln his last position before arriving here Dr. Odom was the dean of Keuka College. Dr. Odom's view of Bethel is reflected in his statement that, Even though a liberal arts college has certain values to perpetuate and lessons from the past to preserve, such a college should have a resilient spirit which welcomes change and absorbs change easily and comfortably. Bethel students benefit from the fact that we preserve a tradition and heritage at Bethel College, and yet we remain open to fresh ideas and new ways of doing things. Secretaries Elaine Williams is well-respected in her position as Executive Secretary for the President and Recorder for the Board of Trustees. Her duties include all the clerical and secretarial aspects one could ask for but there are things many people do not realize i.e. the time she was asked to count as many different species on campus as she could identify. Paula Milner is the Secretary to the President's Office. Her main duties are answering the switchboard, mail call, and clerical work for the Design for the Future campaign.

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DEVELOPMENT The attractive Director of College Relations is Mrs. Tony Prosser. Mrs. Prosser is very good at keeping the Bethel Public Relations in good order. When you hear someone in the community refer to this college or to the students of this college as quality assets you can thank Mrs. Prosser. Other duties Mrs. Prosser takes care of for the college include fund raising campaigns, working with the alumni development and keeping alumni records up to date, planning such events as Homecoming and re-unions, and putting together public information as news releases. Mrs. Prosser has her undergraduate degree from Bethel and is currently working on her Master's from Memphis State University. Jennifer Connell is the Office Manager of Development. Her job is more important than many people realize in that she keeps the records for the Giving clubs and the Design for the Future. As the funds come in she recedes them and then passes them on to the Business Office. Betty Ann Scott is another person in Campbell Hall that keeps the college running smoothly. Betty is the Secretary of College Relations. Some of her duties, besides the usual secretarial skills, are keeping up-to-date lists of alumni and contributor's addresses, putting together the College Calendar, and preparing news releases for a wide variety of publications. www 4 PRINT SHOP Are you wondering where all the paper and stationery with Bethel Letterhead come from? The print shop is where all of this happens. David Durrett, Danny Fuller, Matt Cunningham and Don Brown are to be commended for all of their hard work. The print shop is one of the busiest places on campus. Besides sta- tionery of all departments, they print health cards and class schedules. 5 1 . W1 i f 2 3 Y r 5 , 5 5 l 5 ,H f we Lf xy! . We rr' F A . :rf 9 Q if . l 3 . , , I . 5,3 I li if Www-' ..