University of Central Arkansas - Scroll Yearbook (Conway, AR)

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U15 President In 1953 Silas D. Snow was inaugurated as President of the Arkansas State Teachers College and became the first alumnus to hold high adminis- trative position at this college. Dr. Snow was gradu- ated from Conway High School, the Arkansas State Teachers College with a BSE degree and George Peabody College with a M.S. degree. He received an LL.D. degree from Hendrix College. President Snow served as superintendent of schools at Crossett, Poyen and Corning before coming to ASTC. President Snow has served as president of Conway and Crossett Rotary Clubs, the Arkansas Education Association and the ASTC Alumni Asso- ciation. He has been a member of the Board of Direc- tors of the State Chamber of Commerce, the ASTC Board of Trustees, Governor's Advisory Committee on Education and Conway's Planning Commission. In 1956 President Snow was selected as one of the 36 college presidents to attend Harvard Univer- sity President's Institution for college and university administrators. He served as Arkansas's representa- tive in a nine week European Flying Classroom visiting thirteen countries. President Snow has been named to Who's Who in America. At the present time, President Snow is steward of the Methodist Church, a 32nd degree Mason and Shriner, a member of Phi Delta Kappa, the Winrock Board, Arkansas Historical Commission and the North Central Association Commission. The President is charged with the total respon- sibility of administering the affairs of the college within the scope of the policies of the Board of Trustees. u.... ..a E 3 E President and Mrs. Snow greet the freshmen at the fall reception. The President always has time to visit with students.

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Dr. Silas D. Snow President of the College

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Dr. A. E. Burdick Dean Dr. A. E. Burdick, dean of Arkansas State Teach- ers College, joined the staff in 1937 as an instructor in geography. In 1947 he became professor and head of the department of Geography. In addition to being head of the geography department he served as Assistant Dean from 1952 to 1954. He has been Dean of the College since 1954. Dr. Burdick received his Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degree from the University of Wis- consin. He received a Doctor of Philosophy degree from George Peabody College. Dr. Burdick is a member ot Phi Delta Kappa, Who's Who, Association of American Geographers, National Council of Geography Teachers, National Council of Social Studies, and the Arkansas Educa- tion Association of which he has been president of the college section. As principal academic officer of the college, the Dean supervises and administers curricular poli- cies, instructional practices, and the standards for student advice. He represents the faculty and stu- dents in these matters to the President and in turn is subject to the latter's supervision and control in the interpretation of administrative policy relating to academic affairs. Dr. Burdick discusses the honors program with Betsy Green.