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Dr. Poston Comments: m - 4|r ™ 22 Administration

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Campaign In mid-April of 1970, a business and industrial leaders dinner was held on the campus to kick-off a $1,500,000 capital funds campaign to build a new library, a men ' s dor- mitory, an addition to the Webb Building, conversion of the present library into a classroom building, and to add to the college ' s endow- ment fund. During most of the school year areas about the college were solicited for funds for these badly needed facilities. The Board of Trustees and Board of Advisors, led by national Chairman, R. Pat- rick Spangler, pledged a major share, $880,000, toward the goal. The faculty and staff, even the dish- washers in the cafeteria, pledged almost $90,000. This spurred on the effort and as Spring came into bloom it was announced that the goal was in sight and a victory din- ner was set in mid-May with Gov- ernor Robert Scott as the speaker. Ground has already been broken for a new chapel, which was planned and funds raised in the 1965 cam- paign. Plans are on the drawing boards for the new library and men ' s dormitory. Both should be under construction in mid-summer. So a dream is being fulfilled as badly needed buildings will soon no longer be dreams, but realities. Above Mr. Jack Schweppe presents P.P.G. ' s $20,000 contribution to Mr. Pat Spangler and Dr. Cribb. Top Dr. Poston explains archi- tect ' s drawings of the proposed chapel to Mrs. Jacl Vincent, Mr. John R. Dover III, and Mrs. John R. Dover, Jr. 21 Administration

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NUMBER OF STUDENTS We are working toward a student body of 1800. Of course, we want to make sure we have faculty to provide the best instruction and the physical plant to provide the needs of such a student body. ATTRACTING STUDENTS Our main assets include low faculty to student ratio, a dedicated facul- ty, and a guarantee that students will have a chance to get an edu- cation. STUDENT OPINION The student is the only factual source of student opinion. We urge our faculty to continually associate with the students, and to stay alert to the opinions of the students. I have personally found that I can learn much by talking with stu- dents. PROPOSED STRUCTURES We are in the process of planning and building a new chapel. We hope to start work in early 1971 on the new library and also the con- version of the present library into a classroom building. The Webb Administration Building will be doubled in size sometime in late 1971 and early 1972. A new men ' s dormitory will be constructed in 1972. STUDENT REPRESENTATIVES The students have voting privileges on committees. We need and solicit the ideas of students in committee work. We feel that this will give our students a chance to learn the problems and functions of a col- lege. No students are on the Board of Trustees, but we hope to have some in the future. SOCIAL LIFE There is not a doubt in my mind that it needs improving. There is too little social life and students will have to carry a major share of the responsibility in providing this needed improvement. ROLE IN THE COMMUNITY Every college should upgrade the educational, cultural, social and spiritual level of the community in which it is located. This should be even more so in the case of a Christian college. The entire col- lege family should keep its eyes open to opportunities to make con- tributions to the advancement of the community. ECOLOGY I do not feel that any of us are aware enough of the problems which face the world community. However, I believe there will be an increasing concern in all areas as the student body matures. RESPONSIBILITIES AND GOALS I must never lose sight of the fact that Gardner Webb is a Christian college dedicated to providing a Christian education. As President I feel that I must continually impress upon our entire college family the importance and responsibility of serving the churches of the area and even more important, serving our Lord. My main goal is to see a distinct Christian atmosphere permeate the whole life of the col- lege. Administration 23