Samford University - Entre Nous Yearbook (Birmingham, AL)

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orth Checkin Out ne of the best things about college life was the chance to interact with fellow stu- dents in various organizations. Be- cause of this interaction, one gained valuable knowledge of people that could only be found outside of the classroom. A main benefit of involve- ment was the chance to strive with others to achieve a common goal. What was truly helpful to students was when college administrators went out of their way to become involved by aiding them in reaching their goals. Dean Rick Traylor was someone who tried to fulfill these expectations. Rick Traylor began his job in the summer of 1985, coming to Beeson Student Center from the North Caro- lina Baptist Association where he was a consultant to professional campus ministers and youth ministers across North Carolina. I-Ie tackled his new job as Assistant Dean of Students with great advances in developing and enhancing the structure of stu- dent activities. Traylor felt that, Samford is a well kept secret, but he went on to add that it is on the verge of being one of the great showplaces of the South- east. Traylor's office was always open to complaints and suggestions as well as being available for students to just sit and talk. His time to rest and chat, however, was minimal, for he was a very busy administrator. As well as being in charge of Beeson Student Center, Traylor was found in all as- pects of campus life. From committee meetings, athletic events, administra- tive work, fraternity and sorority functions, speaking engagements, mud wrestling, and even regular desk work, Dean Traylor put forth a 10096 effort. His presence at these events made students aware of his commit- ment to the University. Dean Tray- lor's involvement with students was a factor of which the University could be proud. VL ! '. '-.vt -'F' L.. A-5-, , , f if S'-fu'-Ti , zu, i. f3.f7.T' '

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