- Harry Olree Director of Research and Athletics Jim White Director of Admissions Directors elaborate on 'Harding Experience' A s Director of Summer Sessions, Dr. Larry R. Long was responsible for coordinating the class schedule and working with the S.A. in planning student activities. He also taught in the English Department. Long received his B.A. from Abilene Christian University in 1972 and obtained his master's from Ohio State University, where he also got his doctorate in 1976. Long felt the atmosphere created by the Christian principles was our most outstanding feature. "We can develop a deeper sense of trust and communion." Durwood McGaha has served at Harding for 15 years. He served in the Admissions Department, including the position of Director of Admissions, before being appointed to his present position of Director of Career Planning and Placement. His office assists students in deciding on and finding jobs, including part-time jobs students hold during the school year. McGaha also serves as Assistant to the Vice President of Educational Services. Dr. Lew Moore graduated with a B.A. from Harding College and obtained his doctorate at the University of Nebraska. He served as Director of the Counseling Center. Moore found the blending of resources to be a distinctive Harding feature. He also felt that it was great to teach at his alma mater. "It is easier to understand student needs after having attended." The duties of the Director of Computer and Information Services include superSMILE. Lew Moore takes a break during Wellness Week. -Photo by Leslie Downs. vision of administrative and academic computer services and telecommunications. John Nunnally served in this position. Nunnally earned his B.S. in math at Harding in 1973 and went on to obtain his M.S. in math from Florida State University. He finds today's students more affluent than those of the past. "Dr. Burks seems to have captured my view of Harding's special place in higher education: The integration of faith and learning. The idea is not new to Harding, but this phrase captures it very well." For the last 31 years Dr. Harry 0 lree has served the students here. He graduated from Harding with a B.A., obtained his M.A. from Memphis State University, and then received his Ed.D from Peabody College-Vanderbilt University. As Director of Athletics he was responsible for administering the intercollegiate athletic program. He also served as Chairman of the Physical Education Department and as Director of Research. "Many people desire to return to their alma mater to teach and it is wonderful to do this at an institution such as Harding." Jim White served as Director of Admissions. He has been here for three years and was previously Assistant Director of Admissions. White felt that Harding's most outstanding feature was its family atmosphere. "Everyone pulls for . . . the benefit of the school. Excellence is demanded, but there is always room for mistakes." -Charles Adams Administrative Directors 155
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