Union College - Stespean Yearbook (Barbourville, KY)

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Dr. Boatman points out the latest developments in building construction. Under the capable leadership of Dr. Con- way Boatman, Union ' s president for the past nineteen years, the greatest building program ever undertaken is now in progress on our campus. Two new wings to Stevenson Half have been constructed and the original wing has been completely modernized at a cost of approximately half a million dollars, provid- ing dormitory space for over two hundred men. Nearing completion is a new indoor-out- door swimming pool of unique design that will later be incorporated with the proposed field house. Construction costs of $275,000 swell the total building development program to an all-time high of $800,000. Dr. Boatman has worked steadily to im- prove the academic standing of Union through increased faculty salaries and a better balanced curriculum. Mrs. Boatman enjoy the Student Art Exhibit in the new lounge of Stevenson Hal 18

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ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT In performing the varied duties of his posi- tion, Mahlon A. Miller has proven himself to be a versatile and efficient administrator. As Director of Religious Life on campus, he sponsors the Union College Christian Associa- tion, and has been responsible for improv- ing the quality of Union ' s Religious Week programs. Much credit is due Mr. Miller, who also directs the student workship program, for his establishment of six Senior Assistantships, which give students part-time teaching re- sponsibilities. In addition to his administrative duties, Mr. Miller also teaches some courses in the Division of Religion and Philosophy. DEAN OF THE FACULTY While serving in this capacity at Union, Dr. John H. Boyd (A.B., MA, Ed.D.) has won the friendship and respect of the students and faculty. With an outstanding record of service for the cause of education in Ken- tucky, Dr. Boyd was instrumental in initiating the Minimum Foundation Program for the State of Kentucky during his. term as Presi- dent of the Kentucky Education Association. Dr. Boyd has played a major role in the steady improvement of the quality of Union ' s curriculum, and was responsible for guiding the faculty in a self-study program this past year that made possible the renewal of our teacher training accreditation. 20