Henderson County Community College - Cardinal Yearbook (Athens, TX)

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Busy and Challenging ADEMIC DEAN' OFFICE A down to earth attitude and a broad sense of humor are two assets that Dr. McDaniel has used to advantage in mak- ing his job of coordinating programs under his direction one of participation among students, faculty and community. A busy man is McDaniel, carrying the responsibilities of Academic Dean, Director of Continuing Education, Chief Examiner for GED Tests, Project Director of the Governor's Committee on Aging, and Administrator for the College Level Examination Program CCLEPJ . He also taught a class at the Coffield Unit of the Texas Department of Corrections simply because he wanted to. Since assuming the role of Academic Dean and Director of Continuing Education in July of 1969 , Dr. McDaniel has been broadening the areas that would aid all academic instruc- tional programs. He has surrounded himself with faculty that he trusts and respects. A team that he feels can harness together for compatible teamwork in order to achieve what is best for Henderson County Junior College in the years to come . Mrs. Ruby Martin, Secretary 156 Dr. Gary McDaniel, Academic Dean Community relations is another area in which McDaniel has taken great strides. He is Chairman for the Sub Commit- tee on Aging for the East Texas Council of Governments, Vice President of Little Dribblers Association, Coach in Lit- tle Dribblers, member of the Murchison School Board, Sun- day School teacher for young adults class, Chairman of the Mission Committee and an assistant song director. Dr. McDaniel works closely with the Technical Vocational Dean, Division Chairmen and Counselors to improve teach- ing and counseling. He also works to aid the faculty develop and bring about new and improved programs. Educators, educated, uneducated, young and not so young Cjust peoplej make the job of the Academic Dean one of interest and a challenge said McDaniel.

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Communications Improved in All Areas PRESIDE T'S OFFICE Since Dr. Harvey accepted the job as president in July of 1971 , he has been most candid about his role as president and the problems that face HCJC . One might say that he views the position of president as tak- ing to the stump for the sake of the college . . . in attracting public support that is necessary for the college to grow. Dr. Harvey is an old hand at communicating. His experience as a journalist, annual sponsor, and high school superintendent has prepared him well. Dr. T. M. Harvey President He has improved communications with the faculty and staff by sending out a weekly newsletter, which is innovative. How- ever, it took them a while to get used to it. Weekly news articles in the local paper have given the public a view into all departments of the college. And a weekly radio program is reaching still more people with the facts about HCJ C . Harvey also goes to area high school Government classes so that he can keep a finger on the pulse of HCJC's future students. The unorthodox Harvey has put his own special brand on the HCI C presidency since assuming office by teaching classes in Speech, English for Foreign Students and coaching a golf team. He has also taught a graduate course at East Texas State University on the American Junior College. Harvey is President of Texas Eastern Athletic Conference, Secretary-Treasurer of the Texas Junior College Football Federation and a member of the Noon Kiwanis Club. In fact, Harvey at 50, could be referred to as the new breed of college president. Perhaps it is Harvey's mode of operation that has earned him the new breed title . Call him novel, or a new breed , or innovative , Tim Har- vey has begun to rewrite the story of HCJC. Ms. Cordie Lee Allen Secretary Mrs . Martha Spencer Clerk 155

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Dr. J. B. Simmons Technical-Vocational Dean Mrs . Beth Rogers Secretary Offerings Geared to Area Needs TECH IC L OC TIONA DEAN'S OFFICE Simmons has seen many changes in the Technical-Vocational Division of HCJC since he came here in 1963. One of the most recent changes for him was that he acquired his Ed. D. this past year and became Dr. Simmons. School year 1974-'75 saw an expansion of vocational programs at the Anderson Center in Palestine. A new program especially designed for the Alcoa Aluminum Plant employees at Palestine was initiated . This program was written by Dr. Don Peek as a joint venture with Alcoa. It was designed as a training program for specific needs of production employees. HCI C furnished the equipment and a meeting place at the Anderson Center. This is a formal program of training and is funded as all T-V programs are. An increased enrollment in all areas of T-V education was also seen this year. Auto Mechanics, Bricklaying, Cosmetology , Correctional Sciences, Data Processing, Drafting, Licensed Vocational Nurs- ing, Mid-Management, Police Science, Radio-Television Service and Repair, and Welding are the categories of the Technical Occupational one and two year programs. Dr. Simmons feels that Occupational Education is a vital part of HCI C in that it serves the special needs of the community. Technical and Vocational Education offers unlimited oppor- tunities for involvement by people of this community . The skilled craftsman often gets more satisfaction out of his job than does the white-collar employee. He has an opportunity to exer- cise some creativity using his hands as well as his head in his work, said Simmons. After working hours, Dr. Simmons enjoys hunting , fishing and raising quarterhorses. However , his primary interest is working with his children in their 4-H projects of showing steers and horses.