DR.TOM ALEXANDER, dean of theCollege of Bible and Relig ion, j iscusses anissue while Dr. Howard Norton, executive directorofthe Institute for Church and Family, looks up ascripture at the Bible facu lty Jpenforum Sept. 28 during Ha rding's annual lectureship. Alexander resigned as dean in the spring and planned to return to the classroom lull time infall 2005.·A. rNGRAM Out the nine academic deans this year, sevenhad served at Harding in some capacity for more than 20 years. Some would say this type of service fell in the "lifer" category. Dr. Dennis Organ, dean of the College ofArts and Humanities, finished his 38th year at the university this year. Organ. who filled the said. "To see what they are doing after they leave is very fulfilling." Dr. Tony Finley, dean of the College of Education, had served for 27 years. Dr. Tom Alexander, dean of the College of Bible and Religion, boasted 26 years of service to Harding. Alexander, who announced his resignation as dean in the spring, said the students made his job worth while. Alexander will return to full-time teaching in fall 2005. "One of the best jobs at Harding is bedean position this year "One ofthe best jobs at afterDr.LarryLongtook H d' . b . h ing a teacher," Alexander said. "A lot of the interaction I have with the students is when they are having course difficulties. I enjoy helping them." over the vice president ar lng IS emg a teac er ... for Academic Affairs I enjoy helping [students]:' role, carne to Hardmg : ;9~;culty member ~DR. TOM ALEXANDER, He previously served DEAN OFTHECOLLEGE as the chairman of the OF BIBLE AND RELIGION English department. Dr. Travis Thompson, dean of the College of Sciences, had racked up 20 years with Harding. "I haven't found any responsibilities as a dean that are that unpleasant," Organ said. "The English chair is fairly busy. This isn't much [more difficult]. The responsibilities are just different." Dr. Cathleen Shultz, dean of the College of Nursing, was next on the list with 28 years accumulated. Shultz was at Harding when the College of Nursing began, and she saw the first class of nurses receive their degrees from the university. "No doubt, my favorite part is watching the students grow and succeed," Shultz Bryan Burks, dean of the College of Administration, had served for 10 years, while Dr. Bob Reely, dean of the College of Lifelong Learning, celebrated silver anniversary - 25 years - with the university. Dr. Jeffrey Hopper, dean of the Honors College and International Programs, served for his 31st year. Dr. Evertt Huffard, dean of the Harding University Graduate School of Religion in Memphis, finished his 18th year. -RENEE LEWlS&AllSA MOLONEY 145 - ACADEMIC DEANS
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