Henderson State University - Star Yearbook (Arkadelphia, AR)

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Pmzbieni M H R urself - leader of az g7f0WZ.7flg zmizmizbn - H C M. H. Russell, as president of Henderson State College since 1963, has seen this institution of higher learning grow in stature during his ad- ministration. Enrollment has increased tremendous- ly, and the physical plant has grown with the completion of a high rise dormitory for men, the purchase of the old country club for further ex- pansion, and the beginning of construction on another new high-rise dormitory, science annex, library, and athletic field. He received his B.A. degree from Arkansas A and M and the lVl.S. degree from Oklahoma State University at Stillwater. He has done grad- uate study at Teachers College of Columbia Uni- versity and the University of California. The LL.D. degree was conferred on him by Hendrix College in October, 1965. President Russell has been active in profes- sional organizations, having served as president of the Arkansas Education Association, the Arkan- sas School Administrators Association. the State Superintendents Association, the Arkansas School Study Council, and the State North Central Com- mittee of Colleges and Secondary Schools. For three years, 1963-65, he was president of the Arkansas State Council on Economic Education. He has been active in civic work. having served as president of the Chamber of Commerce, the Rotary Club, and on numerous boards during his residence in Arkansas cities. He was included in Who's Who in American Education, Who's Who in Arkansas in 1959, and is in Who's Who in America. AS A PROMOTER of higher learning, President Russell speaks to students at annual awards banquet. Student are honored by President Russell on the achievements they have made at HSC. lt: xv. ik Q6 S 3 g . 5 i 11

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1967 B051 M' of Tmfieef ia-if 1' RAY MARTIN Chairman Rison Arkansans who play a vital part in the development of Henderson State College are the members of the Board of Trustees. These seven persons formulate the policies which are responsibile for the collegels rapid growth. The Board acts as general controller and manager. College officials depend on this group for authority to administer affairs and to help with decisions. It derives its funds mainly from legislature appropriations since Henderson is a state college. The Board serves as a governing and administrative body, and in this respect it decides college policies, elects staff members, and de- cides on new campus construction and work. As individuals, the Board members are people who have taken time from their personal affairs to help Henderson in its rise to greater achievements. NED MOSELEY r 3' HfEeiflQZi'ma IL CARLETON CHAMBERS 'e Secretary Jacksonville JOE REID Arlcadelphia GUY E. ROBBINS Hot Springs H. CRADY SMITH Arkadelphia .l. B. WINGFIELD Prescott