Lee College - Vindauga Yearbook (Cleveland, TN)

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.f j.i. y mp J, Homecoming activities away from the Thanksgiving weekend. New Lee College alumni branches have popped up such as the new Cincinnati chapter. Community and public relations have made Cleveland and the surrounding area aware that Lee College is in this town and that they like it here. Four billboards proclaiming We ' re proud to be in Cleve- land! appeared on the local scene in March. Cleveland Daily Banner and Chat- tanooga Times newspaper coverage of Lee CoJIege events and activities was more than triple the amount it was at the same time in 1984. Perhaps the most productive sector has been development. Eight brand-new scholarships were activated in just four months. The biggest endeavor in develop- ment was the Cletus Benton Memorial Fund drive which raised over $50,000 in under six weeks. Established to honor the late Cleveland businessman, the Benton fund endowed five scholarships, began the Benton Business Award and will finance the construction of the Benton Business Center on the Walker Memorial Building ' s first floor. Recruitment has been boosted with the addition of Danny Murray to the staff because he brought with him Harvest, the dynamic college-aged singing group that travels around the country promoting the good news about Lee College. Institu- tional Advancement also spearheaded HomeWork ' 85 and College Day ' 85. Institutional Advancement ' s goal is to communicate as effectively as possible that Lee College ' s goals and programs are known to all of its publics and that Lee is an institution with spiritual emphasis on a quality education!

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VICE-PRESIDENT FOR INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT DR. PAUL CONN OFFICE OF INSTITUTIONAL ADVANCEMENT Lee College has a new office on campus this year — one that President Vest has predicted will make a substantial difference in the way Lee College is seen through the eyes of its various publics. The Office of Institutional Advancement was established on January 3, 1985. Dr. Paul Conn, a well-known professor of psychology at Lee for over 14 years, has assumed the reins as Vice-President for Institutional Advancement. Under his supervision are the administrative functions of alumni activities, community and public relations, development, recruitment and special college functions. Dr. Conn brings a wealth of experience to this office. He has authored many books that have appeared on the national best-seller list, has received awards for newswriting, and has been very active in past fund raisers for Lee College. His reputation precedes him and Lee is proud to have such a man in this position. Working with Dr. Conn is Danny Murray, who is Director of College Promotion. Danny ' s reputation also precedes him — as a fine minister of music at the North Cleveland Church of God for six years. Before that, Danny served Lee College as Admissions Counselor from 1975 to 1979. This time around, Danny travels with the Lee College ensemble, Harvest, helping to recruit students to Lee College. He is also quite active in other sectors of the office including the coordination of the successful College Day ' 85. Danny brings his own personal flair to whatever he does in his new position. Also new to the office is Cameron Fisher. He is Administrative Aide to the Vice- President which entails various duties within the Institutional Advancement office. One of Cameron ' s primary functions, however, is to see that Lee College is well represented in the local newspapers and that the church publications receive plenty of current Lee material. He also assists in contacting prospective students who are planning to attend and helps coordinate Lee College promotional activities. Wrapping up the team of new members in this office is Myra May, secretary to Paul Conn. Myra is more than a secretary as she coordinates the busy schedule of our vice-president, types his correspondence, receives his telephone calls and still has lots to do. She is frequently a secretary to more than one, as she handles calls and types correspondence for the entire office. Myra goes above and beyond what is required of her. In the first few months that Institutional Advancement has been alive and kicking, there has been a substantial difference in the immediate functions under the vice- president ' s jurisdiction. Alumni has had some big changes such as the shift in the

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Lee College Board of Directors is the legislative body of men who determine the school policy. These men have had to make many administrative decisions which have and will affect the lives of students here as well as those of prospective students. A list of the members of the Board of Directors of Lee College is a gathering of concerned and dedicated Christian gentlemen from all walks of life, who are brought together with one goal — the betterment of Lee College. On our Board, we are quite fortunate to have two state overseers: The Doctor Robert Fisher, Chairman, from Atlanta, Georgia, and New York ' s State Overseer, the Reverend Richard L. Tyler, Jr. from Manlius, New York. Other members include four pastors: Pastor Kenneth W. Adams from Norman, Oklahoma, Pastor Robert Daugherty from Baxley, Georgia, Pastor David Poitier from Leesburg, Florida and Pastor S. Lane Sargent from Middletown, Ohio. Lee ' s Board of Directors also consists of five very successful businessmen and one prominent attorney. They are Mr. H. Bernard Dixon, the recipient of The Annual President ' s Council Member of the Year Award given at this year ' s graduation. He is from Cleveland, Tennessee. Mr. Bill Higginbotham from Norman, Oklahoma, Mr. Arthur W. Hodge from Magee, Mississippi, Mr. Don Medlin from Caruthersville, Missouri and Attorney John B. White from West Palm Beach, Florida. Dr. Cecil B. Knight acts as liaison be- tween the Board of Directors and the Church of God Executive Committee. He serves the church as Third Assistant General Overseer. These men meet with Dr. Lamar Vest and the Administrative Council during the school year. Each member of the Board possesses a great deal of individual devotion to Lee College and its students. They want to insure the smooth operation of the college and they work behind the scenes to see that this is possible. The Reverend Doctor Robert Fisher, Chairman of the Board of Directors this year, has prayerfully and dutifully led these men to what has been one of the most successful and optimistic years in the history of this college. Our Board of Directors is always having to stay one step ahead of the crowd and planning for the future. They have done this with the utmost success and it is evident with the record they possess that they will continue to do so. Lee College owes a great debt of thanks to these men for their undying love and sacrificing devotion to us. We want to say a well-deserved thank you for the work that has been done and the love that has been shown. — Lori Jordan Robert Daugherty H. Bernard Dixon Kenneth Adams