Central Wesleyan College - Centralian Yearbook (Central, SC)

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I OA'BC'E OT coNomos Opening Administration Taculty 23 Staff 33 Classes 39 Seniors 40 Juniors 46 Sophomores 52 Treshmen 58 Activities 65 Organizations 97 Sports 113 Closing 131 Index And Directory 139 Advertisements 145

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•RJtESIDENO JOH Central Wesleyan College is proud to have as the new president, having joined the administration in the summer of 19 79. John M. Newby. He and Ins wife. Rebecca, reside with two oj their children. Becky and John, in Central. The Newbys also have two married daughters and two grandchildren. In preparation for later schooling, President Newby attended Union Bible Seminary and Marion College. He then received his B.A. at Im Verne College, his M.S. at the University of Southern California, and Ins Pli.D. at Michigan State University. President Newby has specific goals in mind for the future. Firstly, he proposes a strengthening of the spiritual development of the total campus community. Secondly, the academic program should be strengthened. Next Dr. Newby outlines an increase in enrollment which, m turn, should Jill the Stuart-Bennetr Hall for 1980-1981. If the previously stated enrollment goals are met, then the next goal, doubling the number of Wesleyan students by 1985, should he met also. According to Newby, the college is in need of a new student center and a new men s housing unit. Before construction can begin on these buildings, Newby secs the need of launching a capital campaign to erase operational deficit and the need of increasing gift income at all levels to offset the deficit. Student services should be improved with the addition of these buildings. Lastly, Dr. Newby perceives the need to strengthen the recruiting team and Development Office. Commenting about Central Wesleyan. Newby says. I have been very pleased with the fine student body here at CWC. This has to be one of the friendliest campuses in the South. Die genuine concern shown by students for each other and for faculty members is very encouraging. ” We arc fornmate to have a dedicated, well- qualified faculty. Areas of known weaknesses have been identified and are being strengthened. The administrators are capable and dedicated and are working toward get ring the college on solid academic and financial standards. ’’ ‘7 am convinced that though small, we have a good foundation upon which to continue building a strong Christian college. We are preparing for a carefully planned LEAP into the decade of the 1980’s. 18