- Grrg Ozbiru State University, he returned to Harding during the 1943-44 school year as chairman of the Physical Science Department. In fact, he was the department since most departments at Harding at that time were oneman departments. Before many months had passed , he began to become more and more involved in the total program at Harding. He served as president of the Harding Chapter of Alpha PSi Omega for five years, as faculty advisor of the Petit Jean, as sponsor of Alpha Chi, as sponsor of TNT social club, as a class sponsor, as AIC faculty representative and as a member of various other committees. When he reached the age of 6S on March 19. 1983, it marked his last year as vice president for academic affairs and / or academic dean. It was also his 40th year as a professor of physical science and his 23rd year to se rve as the chief academic administrator. During the years he served as dean 8,707 degrees were awarded. In the 1982 Report of the President he wrote, "I conclude this report by pledging to you, President Ganus, my fu ll support. respect, admiration, loyalty, and love. You are a great leader and I have truly enjoyed working with you. My only regret is that I did not accomplish more in my efforts at Harding. 1 hav~ tried hard to do my job. I have enjoyed serving the students of Harding. I have a deep love for Harding, her objectives and her people. May God's richest blessings be with you and with Harding University in the years ahead. " Because of your genuine love and friendship to students , your undying devotion to Hardillg Ulliversity, and your commitment to Jesus Christ, we the senior class of 1984 dedica te tllis Petit Jean to Dr. Joseph Ehrman Pryor. "1 am very deeply concerned that Harding ever retain a deep commitment to the Bible as God's revealed word to man and Christ as the way, the truth , and the life. Harding must ever strive to provide excellence in the academic programs she offers, with stress upon effective teaching that will enable students to be prepared to meet the everchanging needs of our society and to provide the leadership that will improve our society. " - Or. Joseph E. Pryor
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