Memphis State University - DeSoto Yearbook (Memphis, TN)

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Dr. Major L. Wilson - History Dr. Brodie T. Estes - Chemistry If you give a man a fish, you feed him for a day. If you teach a man to fish, you feed him for a lifetime. 24 Academics

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Dr. Billy M. Jones Memphis State University has a proud history of progress and achievement and has contributed greatly to the educational and cultural life of Memphis and the surrounding community. It is in reflecting upon this heritage of service and excellence that we most clearly recognize the challenge of the future. The University faces the chal- lenge to change in accord with a rapidly changing society and is challenged to grow to meet the ever increasing demands of an urban environment. We cannot be content with the status quo, but must continue to seize each opportunity to meet the educational needs of the present and the future. The traditional and non- traditional programs of education at Memphis State University have been evaluated carefully to assure a total offering of contemporary teaching, research and service to the people of our state and region. We are enthusiastic about the status of our existing programs, particularly those for which traditional com- prehensive universities are known. We have also discovered some new areas where we can be of service, and we have accepted those addi- tional responsibilities. We believe in the concept and the practice of lifelong learning at Memphis State. Students of all ages and interests can continue to improve intellectually, culturally and occupationally through the versatile approaches to learning offered by continuing education, and by innovative delivery modes in some of the more traditional programs such as Weekend Uni- versity and our off campus centers. Our enduring challenge is to provide the best education possible for the widest variety of interest levels, and we are committed to work toward this goal. The chal- lenge of the students is to take the fullest advantage of what is offered by Memphis State University and to use this knowledge for the better- ment of themselves and of society. I am confident of the success of both efforts. Our Enduring Challenge Scotty, Jeff, Woody, Rusty and Mrs. Jones look on as Dr. Jones takes aim.

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Mrs. Shirley L. Lupfer - Psychology Dr. John W. Schifani - Special Education Distinguished A teacher affects eternity; - he can never tell where his influence stops. — Henry Adams Academics 25