sibilities of Tucker, an alumnus who became associated with the University as a student in 1947. Combating the spiraling costs complicated by inflation fell on the shoulders of Tucker, whose staff administered Harding 's funds. ") think we're all concerned about inflation," he said, "about how fast inflation is going to be and whether or not our people can keep up with it and pay the costs that we are going to have to charge. " Explaining, Tucker mentioned that the present tax rate structure in America weighs heavier on the middle class, the area of society from which most Harding students came. 'Tm concerned about the tax rate structure," said Tucker. "I think something for middle class America has got to be done to give them an equal break, unless the government takes care of inflation. " According to Tucker, inflation and the tax rate structure have a direct bearing on whether or not persons can send their children to private schools. The vice-president did not think that Harding was in any real future danger of not having students wanting to come to the UniverSity . He expressed, "I think we will continue to get students from our alumni who are interested in seeing that their children get the same thing we got, and who believe in it and will make the sacrifice to do it." Tucker held membership in and served as an officer of numerous professional and civic organizations both locally and statewide. Also, he was an elder at the College church of Christ. ~ Lott Tucker Vice President Finances ,. I Joseph E. Pryor Vice President for Academic Affairs Dean of the Colleges of Arts and Sciences Recognizable by his ever-present bow tie, Dr. Joseph E. Pryor, Vice President for Academic Affairs , served his 20th year as the chief academic administrator. In his 37th year as professor of physical science, he was appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences when Harding changed to university status. Dr. Pryor was elected to another four-year term as national secretary-treasurer of Alpha Chi at the 1979 biennial national convention of the society in New Orleans, April 5-7. He installed Alpha Chi chapters in Indiana and Washington, D. C. and represented the National Council in the organization of Region VII at a meeting at Pepperdine University March 14-15. In April he attended the Region II meeting in Arlington , Texas and the meeting of the National Coun~ cil in Nashville, Tennessee. As the official representative of Alpha Chi to the 1980 national meeting of the Association of College Honor Societies in San Antonio, he chaired the discussion sessions for general honor societies on the executive committee. Dr. Pryor served as faculty adviser to the Petit Jean staff for the 36th year. At the semi-annual meetings of the Arkansas College Publications Association in Little Rock, he assisted in directing the workshop sessions for the yearbook representatives. Also serving as Harding's faculty representative to the Arkansas Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, the dean edited during the summer the 1979-80 Ale Directory and 1978-79 Review of Sports. He operated the clock for home football games and was the official scorer for home basketball games. Pryor participated in the annual meeting of the Arkansas Dean 's Association in Pt. Smith and of the Christian College Dean's Association at Alabama Christian College in Montgomery . The hospitable Pryors - Dr. Joe, as he is called and his wife, Bessie Mae - hosted the annual TNT open house in the fall , and a Petit Jean staff dinner. Also in their home was a meeting of the Arkansas Eta chapter of Alpha Chi, the Chi Sig-Regina Christmas party and regular meetings of the Reginas, who Mrs. Pryor sponsored. /iW1 , (continued on page 154) 153 Administration
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