Central Wesleyan College - Centralian Yearbook (Central, SC)

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ACADEMIC ‘DEAN CAEHOON Dr, Stephen Calhoon, the Ac ademic Dean, resides with liis wife, ouretta Ann, and their three children-Melinda. Joy, and Kerin. Dr Calhoon received an A.A.S. degree from Central Wesleyan College, a B.S. degree from Houghton College, and M S and Ph D. degrees from Ohio State University. Dean Calhoon expresses his opinion of CWC faculty members by saying, CWC has an excellent facult y with several distinguished professors and with some weaker ones who are striving to become stronger. Nowhere will you find a more dedicated or committed group' Dr Calhoon has specific goals in mind for the students and college campus as a whole. He believes that CWC should strive for “a concerted effort to develop an integrated student development program, where all aspects of the students' life will be emphasized intellectual, spiritual, physical, and social. We must encourage every student to bring all of these areas under the l ordship of Christ ” Our ultimate goal should be that even' graduate is actively working for the development of a Christian world view, where all areas of concern are viewed from a Christian perspective Having attended a Christian college should make a diff erence' Working to meet student needs outside the classr. » m is the Dean of Students. Don Wood. Having received an I H degree in Psychology from Central Wesleyan. Ik an U ood is most capable of relating to the students Dim Wood ah' • holds a H D degree from Columbia Theological Si minary and a Th.D. degree in Historical 77leology from buller Iheologieal Seminary He and Ins wife. Sally, reside in Central with their three children-Andrea, Hicah, and Luke Dr Wood believes that CWC as a Christian college ought to have the advantages of clarity of purpose, of dedication of the faculty to persons, of an understanding that knowledge and truth are for service, ami of engaging in open dialogue without compromising conviction “ The Christian college ought to remember that Christ does not do anai with the liberal arts, but He directs them to good purpose. In relation to these previous stated guidelines, Wimd feels that CWCprovides an excellent environment for learning not only because of the excellence of her faculty but also because of the broad cultural diversity on campus The wide range of religious and ethnic backgr, tohi a, Ids much to our campus. DON WOOD, DEAN OE SOU DEN CIS 19 ■■ ■■BMI m

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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

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'BUSINESS MANAQEP And OREASURER Ken Whitener Business Manager and Tcasurer A H . Central Wesleyan College virecjor OB DEVELOP MENS Duane H. Janssen Director of Development H Rel., Marion College Joined the faculty in 078. EEQISOEAfR Jimmy J. Kimble, Registrar 20