ficademics Harding's mission was established long ago, its creed different from its peers. The ultimate goal is special. Throughout the years, Harding has sought to bring people closer to God. Thosewho work at Harding seek to bring God into the lives of the students and community. Not only do they seek to lead INTO THE FUTURE Although the campus is almost unrecognizable physistudents into their future professions through academic cally from justa generation ago, Harding continues along its learning, but they also seek to lead them into their next life. path toward excellence in this world and the eternal life They often step outside the roles society has set for them and beyond it. As the landscape changes, the faculty does the give that little extra to prepare their students for life. same. New faculty come to add their experiences; older The faculty's efforts do not go unrecognized. They have faculty continue to share their expertise and the wisdom of been noticed by the rest of the world. They brought to their many years of living. Harding knowledge, experience and degrees from across the Some have given most of their lives to Harding. They country and around the world. They used their talents to form a team that is dedicated to Harding, to the students and produce classes of students with the skills that employers to each other, each one making an impression on the future seek. of someone else. Outwardly, many things have changed, but Every year, recruiters come from all walks of life to find Harding's focus remains intact, thanks to those who laid the just who they are looking for on this campus. The faculty foundation and those who continue to build upward. mold students into employees who know their trade and Michelle Kitchens, Academics Editor exhibit integrity. The University wins recognition year after year, thanks to the efforts put forth by the faculty. It is not just the subjects they teach but the life lessons they provide. In the classroom, faculty instruct students on how to succeed in the careers of their choice. On the mission field, they teach students how to reach out to others. In international programs, professors become like family. In life, they are leaders. In service, they show they care. Harding's employees teach by the example they set with their lives. Perhaps the greatest lessons are seen in their daily dealings with the Harding family. B.F. Rhodes, professor of social science, began teaching in Christian schools in 1905andwas one ofthe founding fathers ofHarding . His philosophy ofteachingwas basedon his belief that understanding the past helped solue current problems. • 134 ACADEMICS PhoIolrom 1942 PetitJean
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