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

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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.

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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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Provides All Services Gut of Classroom STUDE T PERSONNEL SER ICES DEAN Heavy paper work, and capable program directors. That's the Dean of Student Personnel Services office at HCJC. No other office does what we do. Our services effect everything on campus. We also handle the student from the time he enters the school to his exit, said Dean McMullen. The office handles everything from school discipline to parking violations. Among the programs that the office handles are: Guidance Service, Special Services, Registration, Recruitment, Spe- cial Events, coordinating Small School Seminars, student activities, foreign students, financial aid, LEEP, placement and research, bookstore, housing, building facilities, secu- rity, maintenance, transportation, vending service, food service , and nutrition for the aged. This office also handles veterans affairs. They handled 450 veterans this year at HCI C and Coffield. We deal with the individual as he really is. In class stu- dents are artificial, they sit there and listen and can't act like they want to because of class discipline. Here in the office we get the students as they really are , said McMullen . McMullen's busy schedule carries over into his private life . He is President of the Rotary Club, member of the Athens Chamber of Commerce, Major in the U.S . Army Reserve, Secretary-Treasurer of the Texas Eastern Athletic Confer- ence , works on the Commissioner's Research Commission, and is active in fund drives. The ultimate goal of our office is to provide self -guid- ance and individual determination. Our job is to make HCJC a better college, said McMullen. 1 Mrs . Nell Till Mrs . Linda Luster Secretary Veterans Affairs Officer 158 .Wen , Q. A William M. McMullen, Ed-.D. Dean of Student Personnel Services