I, / ~\ v • Farmer in the Dell. Chris Dell, Associate Director of the Admissions Services, served as sponsor for VISA, Volunteers in Support of Admissions. VISA was a very integral part of a prospective student's first visit to campus. They were used to greet, house, and show those around the campus who might by interested in attending Harding. They also manned tables during lectureships and played a vital role in helping arrange housing for visitors during Spring Sing. - photo by Bill Tripp. YoungDemocrats Young Democrats. Front row: Benney, Logan, Fletcher, Painter. Second row: Freeman , Isakson , Harland, Ivey. Back row: Elrod, McCampbell , Louderback, Combs, Riley. - photo by Bill Tripp. VISA VISA. Front row: Davis, Renfrow, Titus, McLarty. Back row: Biggs, Schultz , Coffee, Dell - sponsor. - photo by Bill Tripp. .......r-he VISA team was an essential recruiting program on Harding's campus because it allowed prospective Harding students to learn just how special Harding was. VISA stood for Volunteers in Support of Admissions. Dirk Smith, the latest addition to the VISA staff was appointed coordinator. "Applying for this program is a challenge. There are certain requirements one must obtain in order to be admitted. But, once you are accepted, the fun and exitement begins," Smith said. To be considered for acceptance to VISA, a student had to fill out an applicaiton and be interviewed. Requirements for this position included: interpersonal skills, having an outgoing personality, begin a gregarious type person and one who was greatly involved in Harding activities. Smith said , "We don't want any hermits on our team. We want the students who show leadership and enthusiasm." After the interviewing was completed , 15 students were picked to represent Harding on the VISA team. The real work began at this point! The VISA program was in charge of activities such as Bible Bowl, Youth Forum, High School Day, and many others. Their main effort was having one-on-one discussions with each potential student. The harder an effort was made by the member, the greater effect it had on any new student! Getting involved with the VISA team could be gratifying in several ways. Through VISA, uncertain, worried and beginning students experienced acceptance and understanding. It also benefited the member by allowing him or her to use their developed speaking skills and other talents. Being on the VISA team was a win-win situation for potential students as well as the team. The main focus of the club Young Democrats was to inform students of the Democratic candidates and the issues involved in the 1988 presidential election. To accomplish this, the group hosted a presentation of a video-taped interview by Albert Gore, Jr. , a Democratic candidate. In the interview, Mr. Gore dealt with many issues of particular interest to college students regarding education and entertainment regulation. About 30 to 40 students turned out for the showing, representing perhaps a greater participation than usual on a basically Republican campus. Mr. Mark Elrod , a new addition to the political science faculty, was chosen as a new sponsor for the Young Democrats, working alongside Dr. Bob McKelvain and Dr. Duane Mccampbell, who continued to sponsor the group. Mr. Elrod was quite involved with politics, having worked for presidential campaigns and congressional campaigns since the elections of 1980. - Sheila Underwood Young Democrats 121 \tblunteers in Support of Administration _ ______________ l_ _
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