Dr. TomHoward teaches a class during a fall Elderhostel. This was Howard 's first year to serve as history and social sciences department chairman. Photo byJason Burt. New Chairmen Selected To Serve Departments The departments of history/ social sciences and communication experienced "changes of the guard" this year, as longtime department chairmen stepped down to devote more time to teaching. Dr. Tom Howard, professor of political science and a member of the faculty since 1972 , replaced Dr. Ray Muncy as chairman for the history/ social science department. Howard said the faculty was active in state and national leadership roles . He noted that Dr. Fred Jewell sponsored the local history honor society, Phi Alpha Theta , served on the national chapter's Board of Advisors, and was secretary-treasurer for the Arkansas Association of College History Teachers. Other highlights included a new history text which contains a chapter which Dr. Muncy wrote and the "Best Paper" honor at the regional meeting of Phi Alpha Theta for Dr. Paul Haynie and graduate student Rick Fought. In the communication department , Dr. Mike James , a 1971 Harding alumnus, assumed the chairmanship , replacing Dr. John Ryan. James said he had not made any major changes in the department this year. "We were blessed with eight years of excellent leadership from Dr. Ryan ," James said. "And he left the department on a very even keel. "We were extremely fortunate that Karen Mclarty was with us in communication disorders and Kyle Reeves in radioTV," James said. According toJames, the strength of the department was the faculty. "There could not be a more congenial mix of faculty than what we have, " he said. "I don 't think there 's anybody on our staff who could be very easily replaced. " - Russ Miller Karen Mclarty discusses corrective speech methods with practicum student Stephanie Neff. Practicum students gained practical experience helping those with speech difficulties. Photo by Jason Burt. Associateprofessorofpolitical science,Mark Elrod, discusses the day 's news with seniorJerre Glover. Elrod was often seen hanging out in the student center. Photo byJason Burt. History/ Social Sciences Academics 149
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