Dr. David Tuckerp oints out the importance of understanding the economy. Tucker served as dean of the School of Business and taught research and economic classes. Photo by Michael Bass. Deans Spend Leisure Hours in Variety of Special Ways Participating in some kind of lifelong sport or hobby, playing with children or grandchildren, or even working on a profession-related project were among the favorite pastimes of Harding's academic deans this year. Dr. Dean Priest, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences and professor of mathematics , had once planned to be a music major so he spent time away from work leading singing at church or singing at weddings. He also played racquetball, a sport in which he once competed in tournament play. An avid sportsman, Dr. David Tucker, dean of the School of Business, was a sports participant, coach and observer. He coached his daughter's soccer team, watched his children play ball , took his family snow-skiing during spring break, and managed a relaxing game of golf occasionally. Dean of the School of Education, Dr. Bobby Coker found pleasure in counseling students and in visiting colleges as a part of his work with the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education ( CATE). At home , he masqueraded as a carpenter, mechanic and cook. Dr. Carl Mitchell, dean of the College of Bible and Religion, spent occasional time on the golf greens with friends. Among his greatest joys were seeing that students were challenged to succeed and spending leisure time with his seven grandchildren. Amember of President Bill Clinton's task force on health, Dr. Cathleen Shultz, dean of the School of Nursing, authored an article in Nursing andHealth Care magazine . In addition to her professional work, Shultz enjoyed making jams and jellies , quilting and gardening. Dean Cathie Shultz checks her appointment calendar with receptionist Sarah Faulkner before leaving the office for the day. In spite of a busy schedule of classes, appointments and meetings, Shultz always managed to work in "just one more." Photo by Michael Bass. Dr. Dean Priest takes a few minutes to talk with Mark Moore, an admissions advisor, and Montie Gage f ollowing the fall convocation . Photo by Michael Bass. -Alla Casey Academic Deans ~-c--~~~--r~l25 Academics
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