UNIVER~ITY DEAN~ Dean'~ lives stay busy in all aspects Although the responsibilities of the deans did involve being the head administrator of their respective schools, the responsibilities did not end there. Their duties included taking care of problems that arose regarding their program and the university, providing leadership in their area, and teaching. With all of these demands, it may have seemed that teaching classes was an additional burden, but that was not the case, according to Dr. Dean Priest, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. "I count teaching as my therapy and my relaxation time. Teaching calculus and trigonometry is my fun time." Other professional obligations also took up their time. Dr. Cathleen Shultz, dean of the School of Nursing, was a member of a national committee for the American Association of Colleges of NursSEE ME AFTER CLASS. Dr. Bobby Coker answers questions from senior Bill Faint and junior Jackie Jordan. Besides his involvement in administration, Coker sponsored campaigns in Australia during the summer. - Photo by Leslie Downs. ing, a board of review member for the National League of Nursing, and a director for a rape-prevention program for women. Similarly, the other deans were involved in professional organizations in their fields, having to juggle time between Harding responsibilities and outside obligations. Another trouble the deans shared was making time for personal, family, and spiritual life. Priest said, "There are times when it is hard to balance between church time, family time, and Harding times but it is a worthwhile effort to balance." Understanding families made it easier on the deans. "I have a very understanding spouse. We share the housework, cooking and laundry. If you really want to do something, you'll make time for it," said Shultz. Although the deans were kept busy during the year, benefits abounded for them. According to Schultz, the most important benefit was "Watching the graduates keep their Christianity and make a difference in the world." - Charles Adams PUBLISHING PRIORITY. Despite involvement in professional organizations and heading the School of Nursing, Dr. Cathy Shultz still finds time to publish several articles and a textbook. - Photo by Sharon Bowles. University Deans 151
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