REGISTRAR Beckett speeds up registration processes with IBM computers VIRGIL M. BECKETT innovated computer programming into the registration process during the fall semester procedure. Before this plan for speeding up the slow-moving registration line could be put to use, he had to program all the Business Office information into the IBM machines. His special interest in computer programming and his direction of all IBM operations have resulted in greater efficiency in the handling of students' records in both the registrar's and business office. In October Mr. Beckett a tlended a meeting of Arkansas registrars in Clarksville. He holds membership in the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers as well as the Arkansas Association of Collegiate Registrars. BUSINESS MANAGER Financing of new men's dorm is task for Business Manager LOTT R. TUCKER, JR., already supervisor of Harding's multimillion dollar budget, accepted new responsibilitity in overseeing the financing for a new men's dormitory begun during the spring semester. He was very involved with the college endowment and investment program and in securing funds for the student financial aids program from government grant and loan money. At a December banquet, Mr. Tucker was installed as president of the Searcy Chamber of Commerce. He is also past president of both the Searcy Kiwanis Club and the Searcy Municipal Planning Commission. His extracurricular activities during the year included watching his two sons play football and basketball for the Academy. lOTT TUCKER, BA 25
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