host of organizations and student special interest ' groups designed to give the student as much practical experience and added exposure to his major field as is possible in a college framework. From performing at Walt Disney World to explaining the benefits of the free enterprise system in New York City, students enhanced their education immeasurably by active participation in departmental organizations. Students graduated from Harding and continued to be very effective, competitive, and productive in their chosen professions. The standards of excellence required of every s~udent continued to set the in· stitution apart from many others. In classes and extracurricular.activities, the best possible effort was encouraged and expected. But who are the people behind this philosophy who continued to make it a vital part of the University's objectives? A highly-trained and dedicated administration, faculty, and staff whom you will meet in these pages. The campus bustled with activity all year long with students in pu-rsuii" of a good education. This sectlon seeks to present the whole picture of the educational process for the 1981-82 year, both in and out of the classroom, and those involved in it_ ~ - Jay Simpson, Academics Editor J. CONCENTRATING, Lisa Brown finds lime to catch up on her reading. 2. HELPING Karen Cole with a markeUng problem is Charles Walker, assislant professor of Marketing. 3. CURLED UP in her own lillie nook at the rear of the Olen Hendrix Building, a student escapes for a while into her reading. 4. ENOUGH is enough for James Owens, who takes lime out for a nap in lhe new book alcoue in the library. Academics Introduction· 55
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