--------------------------------------------~~--V_l_·c_e_P_r_e_s_id_e_n_t_s~~----·· Dr. Neale T. Pryor Serving as the chief administrator of Harding University was a heavy responsibility that Dr . Neale T. Pryor, Vice President for Academic Affairs, discharged with grace and ease. In addition, as an elder of the College Church of Christ, he had heavy responsibility as the teacher of the large auditorium class on Sunday morning and as director of the visitation and local evangelism teams. He also found time to conduct about 15 gospel meetings across the country and to speak on several lectureships and at several youth rallies. Each semester, Dr. Pryor taught two Bible classes in the University's academic program - a large section for freshmen and a smaller upper-level class. He met . weekly with the academic deans and the registrar at a luncheon meeting to expedite the discussion of problems and to facilitate the exchange of ideas. During his second year as vice president, he had the responsibility of chairing the self-study and editing the report for the cyclic 10-year visit of the North Central Association accreditation team. During the summer, the NCA Executive Director reported that accreditation was continued for 10 years and cited several outstanding strengths of Harding. Whenever he could find the time, Dr. Pryor enjoyed working in his yard or relaxing on the screened-in porch he and his wife added to their house. He was a loyal supporter of the Bison teams. "We are involved in a great work," Dr. Pryor commented, "and I have little leisure time. The commitment and cooperation of our faculty and staff make it a most enjoyable experience." a Vice President for University Relations. C. Floyd Daniel. -photo by John Radcliffe. Lott R. Tucker Overseeing the fiscal operation and the physical facilities of Harding University presented a big challenge to Lott R. Tucker, Jr., Vice President for Finance. This he accomplished with a high degree of excellence because of the capable staff he had built to assist him and the delegation of specific responsibilities to each. When the external audit for the 1984-85 fiscal year July 1 through June 30 was completed in September, it revealed that for the 49th consecutive year Harding had operated "in the black." Also during the summer of 1985, he guided the Searcy Fund Drive to raise $750,000 for Harding over a five-year period to a successful end with more than $800,000 being pledged or contributed. Mr. Tucker was active in the Association of College and University Business Officers at the state, regional, and national levels. He was very active in civic affairs serving as chairman of the Searcy Planning Commission, on the board of the Arkansas State Chamber of Commerce, the First Federal Savings and Loan Association, and the Searcy Redevelopment Housing Corporation. He was a member of several other organizations. He served as an elder of the College Church of Christ. During the summer of 1985, he began the rennovation of the "Old Married Student's Apartments" on the east side of the campus. In the fall, the rennovation of Pattie Cobb Hall and the construction of a campus power plant to generate electricity were begun. He was able to maintain physical strength and obtain relaxation through · working in his yard, working in his garden, and running. Whenever he could find the time, he enjoyed going duck hunting. His favorite hobby, however, was playing with his two young grandsons.12tt Vice President for Finance Lott R . Tucker. - photo by John Radcliffe . Vice President for Academic Affairs. Dr. Neale T. Pryor . - photo by Danny Meeks. Vice Presidents 257
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