Lee College - Vindauga Yearbook (Cleveland, TN)

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«A DIRECTOR OF ACADEMIC ADVISING This year found Dr. R. B. Thomas taking on two dif- ferent roles literally becoming a man wearing two different hats. His first title as always was Director of Academic Advising. This year however he had the distinct honor and privilege of becoming the Campus Pastor at the appointment of President Vest. When wearing the Aca- demic Advising hat Dr. Thomas is in charge of what is probably the most frus- trating of all tasks known to the Lee College administra- tion, that of correlating each student ' s academic program and organizing advising times throughout preregistration and registration itself. His other role as Campus Pastor gives him the responsibility of both pastoral counseling and preaching during our daily chapels. Many times he has challenged us in chapel while preaching the Word, and preaching it powerfully. Also, he has met the needs of many students and faculty by ministering to them in private counseling sessions. R. B. Thomas is truly a man who has a burden for young people. He both understands their problems and meets their needs. In some ways, these two offices are closely linked. Dr. Thomas oversees the students ' academic and spiritual welfare. When he advises or counsels a student, he sees the whole picture. He takes into consideration both the spiritual and the mental. If you ever need him, and you don ' t know who he is, look for the man with the smile running between the Higginbotham Administration Building and the Conn Center. — Lori Jordan i R. B. THOMAS Ml ' mm DIRECTOR OF COUNSELING AND TESTING RON GILBERT Mr. Ron Gilbert, Director of Counseling and Testing, is the man to see if you are confused about where you are going and what you are to do, or what occupation may lie ahead of you to make you happy. Mr. Gilbert is a professional counselor who works closely with faculty members to assist in different guidance programs. If there are serious problems of a psychological nature, assistance is available from public agencies. Under Mr. Gilbert ' s job description falls the area of testing. He coordinates a comprehensive standardized testing program designed to assist students in knowing more about themselves. Individual testing is also available in the Counseling and Testing Center. He and his office staff will counsel with you, give you tests to show where your interests lie, and interview you for jobs. They will also keep in touch with you for at least a year and a half after you have received a job. As if his duties at the counseling center weren ' t enough, Mr. Gilbert is currently working on his Ph.D. degree from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville where his emphasis is in Counselor Education. He also managed to lend his own brand of humor to various projects on and off campus. He is a competent musician, skilled at both drums, harmonica, and kazoo and is occasionally found in some obscure place pouring out a heart-felt rendition of his own Lee College Blues. So, if you need a little guidance, or maybe just a good laugh, Ron Gilbert is the man to see. —Lori Jordan H LEE COLLEGE COUNSELING | CENTER J |

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DIRECTOR OF HOUSING m LARRY PEMBERTON Heading up the area of Housing and Residential Life is Mr. Larry Pemberton. As the director of Housing he oversees the assigning of dorm rooms to new and returning students and han- dles regulation of all the dorms. As the director of Residential Life, he deals with the spiritual, social, academic and physical life of the students as they relate to the residence halls. Larry has the almost im- possible task of seeing that Lee College makes dormitory life as pleasant and as comfortable as possible. Although in a college setting it is not possible to grant all the liberties which students sometimes enjoy at home, he seeks to provide them with a close alternative. Another thing that Larry has done this year was to take on the task of being a dorm supervisor. This is the first time in the history of the college that a member of the administration has taken over this position. You can be sure that after this year he will be better able to evaluate dorm life. The men of Hughes Hall particularly those living on the second floor have spared no expense in giving Larry the vital experiences that are necessary to fully understand this thankless position. In addition to being on full-time staff here at the college, he also finds time to take his comedic ministry on the road. He has come up with a humorous character by the name of Rufus T. Shagnassty. Larry uses this act to warm up the crowd and then hits them with the truth of God ' s Word. Thus far he has been very successful and will be doing many youth camps and teen seminars this summer as a result. DIRECTOR OF FINANCIAL AID As a part of Student Services, Mr. Bill Winters, the Director of Financial Aid plays a vitally important and popular part at Lee College. The Financial Aid Office is dedicated to finding a way for any student or potential student who wants to come to Lee to get the financial means necessary to attend Lee. This is made possible through loans, grants and scholarships. Bill Winters and his office staff, in determining an applicant ' s need for financial aid, utilizes the financial need analysis of College Scholar- ship Service. In order to continue to receive federal funds the college is required to certify that the student has made satisfactory progress. Mr. Winter ' s office is located on the third floor of the Higginbotham Administration Building. It is here where over 75% of Lee ' s students receive some sort of Financial aid, whether it be Pell Grants, College Work Study Programs, Guaranteed Student Loans, or National Direct Student Loans, to name a few. The Financial Aid office is willing to help students in every way that is possible to them. This office is one dedicated in serving the students. It takes the dedication and loyalty of people like Bill Winters and his office staff who see their jobs as a ministry in the Kingdom of God, to make Lee College the fine institution that it is. BILL WINTERS

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DIRECTOR OF DIRECTOR OF SPECIAL SERVICES STUDENT TEACHING Mrs. Lucille Walker is the director of Special Services. This is a Title IV Program that centers mainly around students who are potentials for dropping out because of difficulties they may be hav- ing in classes. Special Ser- vices has a very good reten- tion rate. Of those who a- vail themselves of Special Services, a large percent- age remain in school with newfound hope. The office of Special Ser- vices offers a variety of col- legiate services designed to increase the opportunities students have to success- LUCILLE WALKER fully complete their college education. Participants in the program are selected on the basis of personal, economic, academic, physical and cultural factors. Each student, after becoming a part of the services and special opportunities provided by this department. Some of the services provided include a variety of educational assistance, from reading labs to personal tutors. Tutoring is a major part of Special Services. Students with difficulties in any given subject from music to mathematics are able to have personal or group tutors. This enables the student to un- derstand any of the problems he may be having. Under the leadership of Sister Walker who graduated with a B.A. from Scarritt College and an M.A. from George Peabody, she sees her job as a special ministry in the kingdom of God. With an attitude such as that, it ' s no wonder the Special Services program has prospered as it has. Dr. Jim Bilbo is Lee ' s Director of Teacher Educa- tion. Dr. Bilbo feels that teaching techniques have a lot to do with how well a student will perform. The typical lecture technique is not used as much anymore. Visual aids, such as films, slides, videos, and models are proving to be more effective in helping students grasp what ' s being taught. Although an educator by profession, Dr. Bilbo labels himself a farmer at heart; he enjoys raising cows and horses and listening to country music. He has to remember quite a way back when he was not at Lee. He attended Lee as a student for three years and has been on the faculty for 24 years, moving through the ranks to where his present position is as Director of the Teacher Education Program. i ■ 1 JIMMY BILBO f . m A h ij» - , ' .. ' -