Director of Publicity and Public Relations, Stanley Green. - photo by James McCreary. Dr. Wyatt Jones - Observing the growth of the graduate program at Harding was a source of happiness to Dr. Wyatt Jones , director of Graduate Studies, Over the last two years, the graduate enrollment had increased 50 percent. In January of 1984, a Master of Science in Education degree was added for students who were not certifying to teach at the elementary or secondary leve l in the United States, This program was very helpful to several foreign students. Dr . J ones was elected to the Board of Directors of the Arkansas Association for Teacher Education . In addition to attending the meetings of AATE, he attended the annual meeting of the Arkansas Graduate Deans and the Kappa Delta Pi meetings in Montreal , Canada and St. Louis. Every Sunday for three years he preached for the Beedeville church of Christ. He was an effective counselor of students and a loyal supporter of various student activities. Dr. Jones commented , "My 10 years at Harding have been a decade of happiness . I have enjoyed tremendously the opportunity to work with Christian associates and young people ." & Director oj Graduate Studies. Dr. Wyatt Jones. - photo by James McCreary , Administrative Directors Dr. Larry R. Long - With the retirement of Dr. Jimmy Carr from full -time work with the University, Dr. Larry R. Long was appointed Director of the Summer Session at the end of the 1983 summer term. He worked closely wit h Dr. Neale T. Pryor, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and the various academic deans to provide the curriculum and services that would meet the needs of students and attract them to summer attendance. Dr. Long commented, "This is my ninth year at Harding. If it is 'great to be at Harding,' and I think it is , then it is the people that make it great. I often want to tell my students about the kind , meek, talented, professional teachers with whom I work . . . and about the enthUSiastic, bright ,. dedicated Christian students that I've come to know. My greatest rewards come from working with and among these people ." & Director of the Summer Session. Dr. Larry R. Long. - photo by James McCreary . Durward McGaha Durward McGaha, Director of Admissian, served on the Executive Committee of the Arkansas Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. At the I annual meeting of the Association in Hot Springs, he spoke on "The Application fo; Admission as a Data Collection Tool." At the annual Christian College Admissions Workshop at Ohio Valley College, he spoke on "Burnout - Coping and Overcoming," While talking about his work at Harding, McGaha commented, "Harding University is designed to provide a quality education that meets high standards. Great emphasis is placed on the development of Christian Director oj Admissions. Durward McGaha . - photo by James McCreary. Dr. Harry D. Olree Dr. Harry D. Olree, Director of Research and Athletic Director , continued a variety of leadership roles at the state, regional and national levels. He served as a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics District 17 Executive Committee and as chairman of the District 17 committee to develop a format for the District 17 men's basketball tournament for 1985. He served as a member of the NAIA Medical Aspects of Sports Committee and as the legislative representative of the American Alliance for Health , Physical Education , Recreation and Dance for the state of Arkansas. He also served as one of two NAIA representatives to the Board of Directors of the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic EqUipment. Dr. Olree commented, "I consider it a great privilege to have had the opportunity to work at Harding for the past 27 years. It is a delight to work with. fine Christian faculty , staff and students. & character. Even though I have been involv- :--... __ ed in admissions for 11 years, it is slill chal- Director 0' Research and Athl tl 01 WI I · d d' f . fl " e ere. or, engmg an rewar 109 or me to 10 uenee Dr. Harry D. O/ree. - photo by JameS'"Mcstudents to enroll at Harding University .'&, Creary. Administrative Directors 175
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