Vice Presidents Involved in l111proving Harding Dr. Ted M. Altman Deeply appreciative of the many wonderful opportunities Harding affords students since he did not have the opportunity to attend a Christian college for his own education, Dr. Ted M. Altman, Vice President for Student Affairs, dedicated himself to communicating clearly and forcefully to students the blessings they enjoyed. He worked with the student personnel deans and the student association in developing plans for a new approach to freshman orientation that will be implemented in the fall of 1986- "Welcome Week." In September, he hosted the biennial meeting of the student personnel deans from our Christian colleges. His volunteering to coach women's intercollegiate softball in the spring of 1981 so that Harding women could have an opportunity for intercollegiate competition led to his being chosen NAIA District 17 "Coach of the Year" in the spring of 1985. "I count my years at Harding to be fruitful years because of the influence that has flowed from this University and continues even to this hour," commented Dr. Altman. "Hundreds of students have become preachers, missionaries, teachers, doctors, lawyers, bankers, business men - and leaders in the church in many capacities. I know the cause of Christ has been strengthened because of Harding." Whenever it was possible, Dr. Altman enjoyed "going fishing" for relaxation as well as the catch. His three grandchildren visited frequently and he enjoyed being with them. His youngest son, a senior in Harding Academy, was an outstanding athlete and Dr. Altman was his most loyal fan. He was also a strong supporter of all the Bison teams. Jnt Vice President for Stud~nt Affairs. Dr. Ted Altman. -photo by Danny Meeks . C. Floyd Daniel A soft voice and an impassioned message coupled with a deep love for Harding and a genuine interest in his hearers enabled C. Floyd Daniel, Vice President for University Relations, to direct effectively the "Endowing a Destiny" Campaign to raise $13.1 million by December 31, 1987. By October of 1985, $10.1 million had been received in pledges. Almost every week of the year he travelled somewhere in the interest of Harding and his travels took him from Miami, Fla., to Boise, Idaho. 256 V:ce Presidents Although he had directed the Development Office for many years, 1984-85 was his first year to be administratively responsible for the Alumni Office and the Placement Office. To help Harding better serve the needs of her alumni, alumus Tim Bruner was employed in the fall of 1985 as Assistant Director of Alumni Relations to assist David Crouch. This enabled Crouch to provide better placement services to graduating seniors and alumni. Mr. Daniel also assisted the Paragould Children's Home and Crowley's Ridge Academy in raising funds and he served as chairman of the Christian Service Committee. In May of 1985, he was appointed an elder of the College Church of Christ. Commenting on his work at Harding, Daniel commented: "While 1984 was a record year for Harding in terms of funds raised, we set higher goals for 1985 and expect to set another record in 1985. We set high goals and then make plans for achieving these goals. We realize that raising money is not the reason for Harding's existence. Harding exists to train Christian leadership for the home, the church, and the community. By identifying leadership and then building relationships with leadership we thus assure that Harding will be here for young people in future years." 11tt
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