Freed Hardeman University - Treasure Chest Yearbook (Henderson, TN)

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The President and Board of Trustees E. Claude Gardner has served Freed-Har deman for almost 38 years. He is beginning his eighteenth year here as president. In ad- dition to serving as president of F-HC, Gard- ner has been involved in many civic activities in Henderson and Chester County. He is a member of the Chester County Rotary Club and of the Chester County Bank Board. He also helped to start the Chester County Se- nior Citizens Organization and the Chester County Chamber of Commerce. After Congress declared this year as the Year of Thanksgiving, President Gardner de- cided this year's special word would be Thanksgiving We have so much to be thankful for. There is no way we could ever stop counting our blessings, is the way he explained his choice. ln addition to raising funds for the college and leading its administration, President Gardner takes a special, individual interest in the student body. He is in attendance at many student activities. He knows an amaz- ing number of students by name and his door is always open for those who want to talk with him. QQ During Homecoming '86, Gardner was presented a portrait by Kent Dobbs of the Tennessee Homecoming Commission? 116 PRESIDENT Daily chapel announcements often display the lighter President Gardner is presented a portrait commemorat side of President E. Claude Gardner and Vice-President ing Tennessee Homecoming '86, photo by Micah Brink- Roy Sharp. ley

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Symbolizing Freed-Hardeman since 1908, the bell tow- er stands proudly against an autumn sky. photo by Bell Tower. , ,atm rt- ,.. A-,ma-r-W hi fl tions of Leader S P President .,,,...4,.,4..,4.................. 1 1 6 Vice Presidents ................,....,....,,. 1 18 Business Affairs .,,..,..,,i.....,.,...,..,.. 120 Academic Affairs 4...4.,,,,,.....4.......... 122 Student Affairs ............................. 124 Institutional Advancement .............,..,,., 126 Admissions .,...,,...,.,..4,..4,,....,,,... 1 28 Bible ....44,..,,..4,.,4,..,...,,......,... 1 30 Business f Communication .............,...,,,. 132 Humanities .,.........i..,i.,.........,..,. 1 34 Human Development ...........,..,.,,...... 1 38 Science f Math ,..,...4..44..4..,.,,......... 142 Library 4.,,,........4....................,, 1 44 W Staff ......s..,..............,..,..i,,..t., 146 ACADEMICS DIVISION 115

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i 5 . - rf gnu President Gardner gave the invocation at the guberna- tial inauguration on January 17, 1987 in Nashville. g l M l lg rf, He often recognizes visitors in the audience. The oversight of the college lies in the hands of the Board of Trustees. Composed of up to 45 men, the Board is charged with electing the president, approving the budget, aiding in the acquisition and development of re- sources, reviewing the institution's progress, establishing broad education policy, and acting as the court of ap- peals in times of conflict and crisis. The board meets three times annually. Serving as this year's officers of the board are: Dr. F.W. Woody Loden, lll, chairman, James Butts, vice-chair- man, and Lattie B. Averitt, secretary- treasurer. All The President's Men Trustees: Dennis Campbell, Memphis, TN, James E. Carter, Madison, GA, James Dedmon, Milan, TN, Dr. Adron Doran, Louisville, KY, G. O. Farrow, Ripley, MS, Dr. E. Claude Gardner, ex officio, Henderson, TN, Dr. C. H. Hill, Troy, TN, Elvis H. Huffard, Florence, AL, William Thomas Ingram, Hobe Sound, FL, Joseph M. Ivey, Jr., Koscuisko, MS, W. F. Lawhorn, Temple, TX, Jerry K. Lee, Sr., Chicago, lL, L. W. Loyd, South Pittsburg, TN, L. L. Moore, Hamilton, AL, Hatler Morgan, Benton, KY, Julian Nance, Florence, AL, James Putnam, Columbia, TN, Dr. Robert J. Smith, Jackson, TN, David Smith, Del City, OK, Maryland Spears, Hohenwald, TN, Paul J. Spicer, Ocala, FL, Robert Swayne, Paris, TN, Charles E. Tibbals, Oneida, TN, C. R. Womack, Jackson, TN, Dr. C. B. F. Young, Douglasville, GA. Honorary Trustees: J. B. Burton, K. T. Edwards, Charles B. Wilson, Nile E. Year- wood. Executive Committee: Lattie B. Averitt, James Butts, James Dedmon, F. W. Woody Loden lll, Dr. Robert J. Smith. W BOARD OF TRUSTEES 117 President Gardner often has advice, observations, or compliments to make during our daily chapel program