Northeastern Oklahoma A and M College - Viking Yearbook (Miami, OK)

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l -- Dr. Carter regards his long career of public service as part of his stewardship responsibilities as a Christian and churchman. The young Bruce Carter was State President of the Baptist Young PeopIe's Union and often led in the organization of summer Bible schools in his early teaching career. A life-long Southern Baptist and former chairman of the Board of Deacons in the First Baptist Church of Miami, he is presently on the Executive Board of the nation-wide Southern Baptist Convention. He formerly pre- sided as President of the Oklahoma Baptist University Alumni Association, being presently active in Alumni Development activities. A pioneer in junior college education in Oklahoma, Dr. Carter affirms that he is not retiring, but only accepting another position in the field of education. He will become Executive Director of the Alumni Development Progr'am for Higher Education in Oklahoma, and if predictions of his associates are accurate, Dr. Carter may yet become a pioneer of a quarter-century of work in this new area as well. .AIN

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nz ,.,: . ., , .,,., , Navi-.-..,' - 1. A-,,- 4. M Dr. Carter, today, admits that he was tempted to turn his business acumen into a highly profitable endeavor. He continues to regard his work experience as a precious investmentg never has he disdained the state of the working man. Today, in a time of rising student expenses, he will spend much time and effort to see that a determined student has the opportunity to work his way through college. He admits that he has been skeptical of some students' ambition for success in the occupational and professional worldg on the other hand, the resourcefulness of some young men and women little surprises the veter- an administrator. The retiring president has retained his warmth and regard for young people. Giving of his personal financial resources and counseling time, Dr. Carter has invested much in higher education. He has in- vigorated and revitalized the Student Senate into a vibrant and responsible organization. Student rep- resentatives, meeting frequently with Dr. Carter, share with him his candor and respect for the individ- ual. Under his guidance, students often propose beneficial ideas related to improvement of environment, activities, conduct, curricula, and social and cultural pursuits. Dr. Carter has maintained that his office door is always open to anyone with an idea or problem. The NEO administrator has served as President of the Miami Rotary Club and Chamber of Com- merce and has been a member of the Parks and Recreation Board for over twenty years. He was Chair- man of the Ottawa County Semi-Centennial in 1957 and helped formulate the Ottawa County Historical Society in 1960. He has occupied leadership positions in the state and local Democratic organization. Professionally, he has served as President of the Council of North Central Junior Colleges, an organiza- tion with over 250 member schools, located in nineteen states. ff 1 We l X 'V X K X 'P-I 3 . , xl 3 , l 6 L Qjkri. X' ---legif. '-

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