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

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Records clerk Johnnie Gaddy maintains records for the college 's current 1050 students as well as former stu- dents, photo by Nancy Bennett. Registrar June Oldham serves students as they pre-register for the next semester. photo by Richard Dobbins. L., Im' .. ,, ag ,fy I Freshman Gina Anderson enjoys April 's sunshine while she writes a letter home, photo by Nancy Bennett. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS 123

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, ,Jacg1ifrFHilarci,'lQ1frecfQr of-Placement A g, ,John Hotrfmgsivortii,Asrristarit,I g.ig.Am.1amsq..z2em if r filf rAfJuaer,01dhambRegfsffaf' f T Reader ofdham,Q1Dfafg0rsaf p s Academic' andtLifefPiannff1g,' V, ' Academic Affairs People working for people is what the Office of Academic Affairs is all about. The faculty and staff respond to the needs of students to provide them with lifelong learning and to help them make the transi- tion to the work force or graduate school as smoothly as possible. The people who work in academic affairs are chiefly concerned with how they can help the student. The academic program of the college is headed by Dr. J.D. Thomas, provost, who also has campus-wide responsibilities as vice president for computing and planning. The operative officer of the academic pro- gram is Dr. B.J. Naylor, academic dean. He is responsible for adminis- tering the academic policies of the institution on a day-to-day basis. John Hollingsworth, assistant academic dean, coordinates the pro- gram of academic advising for students. He is assisted by the staff in the Center for Academic and Life Planning and by selected faculty. He administers the program of directed studies, which includes individual instruction and independent study. The registrar, June Oldham, is custodian of the academic records of students, She arranges for registration and certifies the eligibility of students for various degrees. Transcripts of credit are issued by the registrar. Jack Hilliard serves as director of placement. He assists students in developing credentials for the placement file, arranges for interviews with prospective employers, and provides references and the place- ment file to be sent as requested by the student. The library is an integral part of the academic program. Mrs. Jane Miller, head librarian, and her staff secure, process, and make available books, periodicals, and microforms. The library is also responsible for audiovisual materials, equipment, and services. Curriculum and instruction are organized around divisions and de- partments. Teachers are the heart of the academic program. They provide the daily face-to-face contact with students. W 122 ACADEMIC AFFAIRS i A i E i 6 2 E An important part of academic affairs Academic Dean B.J. Naylor works is the library. It serves all departments. with department heads to see that in- structional needs are met.

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...Q Roy Sharp fulfills many responsibilities with his job as Vice President for Student Affairs. He oversees the recruiting effort of the college as well as student activi, ties, housing, financial aid, and discipline. Darrell Sharp checks a chapel absence with Margaret Presnell who is in charge of such matters. 124 STUDENT AFFAIRS vs' These guys from L.L. Brigance Hall proudly show off the trophy they acquired by winning the Jackson Chris- tian School softball tournament despite very stiff com- petition from numerous other area teams. rv sl' g-,,.- X N xx TTT 'Vi - ah it T F 1