Clifton L. Ganus, Jr. Chancellor David B. Burks President CHANCELLOR 'I'd rather wear out than rust out anyday ' He came in 1939 as a stu- that the board and adminisdent, returning in 1946 tration assign to him. as a teacher. At that time the These activities include, College had an enrollment of above all else, public rela400 students on a 20 acre tions. He travels continuouscampus with only four build- ly around the country and ings. He taught for 19 years around the world spreading then moved up to the posi- the good news about Hartion of president when Dr. ding. He often stops to visit George Benson stepped many who support Harding, down in 1965. Now, Dr. Clif- keeping them up to date on ton L. Ganus, Jr. serves as its activities. In this way he chancellor for a university of continues his involvement in 3200 students on a 200 acre development work. campus with over 47 build- Much of his traveling is ings. done to various congregaGanus retired two years tions, approximately 100 a ago after having served for 22 year, where he speaks on years in the position of presi- Christian education. dent. Yet retirement has not Burks has also kept him in slowed him down one bit. In charge of the Walton Scholfact, since assuming the posi- arship Program. Each year tion of chancellor, Ganus has he travels through seven difnot stopped. He states, "I'm ferent Central American not supposed to be working countries during a two week full time, but I find myself period interviewing 85 to 90 working full time. It's my prospective students for the own choice because nobody 18 scholarship slots availset& my schedule but my- able. self." Ganus has been involved Despite the busy schedule, with Harding for 49 years. he seems to enjoy this new During this time he has witrole. He feels that the transi- nessed a multitude of tion in leadership has been changes that have occurred. good, and he doesn't look About the most recent back with any regrets. changes he comments: "I Though Ganus remains quite think we have made some occupied, he misses none of steps in the right direction." the responsibilities he had as His retirement in no way president. "It's nice not to lessened his commitment to have the problems, the pres- Harding. He continues to sures, and the decisions that play an important role in the have to be made ... after so development of a Christian long you find it nice not to university. have to deal with that." About the future he is When asked to explain his positive, saying "I just hope position as chancellor he and pray that Harding will - compares it to being a daddy. - be even better the next gen- - --- · "Daddies have to be there, eration as it has been in the granddaddies can love 'em past. With the Lord's blessand leave 'em." As chancel- ing and a multitude of lor he does not serve as an friends there's no reason why administrator in the line of it can't continue to grow." authority, but only concerns -Monica Bagley himself with the activities President and Chancellor 143 ~ I
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