ACADEMIC DEANS Tom Alexander teaches Bible students to prepare for the future Teaching students about Bible doctrine and Christian ministry is the focus of Dr. Tom Alexander, dean of the College of Bible and Religion. "The most exciting part of being involved with the Bible department is leading students into a better understanding of scripture," Alexander said. "And also teaching them to be better leaders of churches." Aiexander was a Bible teacher for many years before taking a job as assistant dean. He is now in his fourth year as the dean of the College of Bible and Religion and has been a teacher on the Bible faculty since 1978. Now, he only teaches two classes each semester because of his administrative responsiblibites as dean. "Theoniy bad part about being dean is that your administrative duties cut into your teaching time," Alexander said. Alexander received his bachelor's degrees from Freed Hardeman University and David Lipscomb University. He earned his masters from the Harding School of Biblical studies in Memphis, Tenn. and his doctorate from Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. Alexander became familiar with Harding when he attended graduate school in Memphis and chose to teach here based on that contact and Harding's good reputation. Dr. Tom Alexander, dean of the college of Bible and Religion, challenges students to improve themselves spiritually during a chapel talk last fall. Photo by Daniel Dubois. Lending a listening ear, Dr. Dean Priest, dean of the college of sciences, helps one of his students after class. Teachers at Harding went above the call of duty when it came to helping students. Photo by Daniel Dubois. Did You Know... Bob Reely, dean oflifelong learning, was an Air Force squadron commander in Vietnam. where he received several decorations induding theAir ForceCornmendation Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. Alexander said, "Harding had posltlons available and I knew that it would be a good place to work." "I had high regard for the faculty I would be working with at Harding," he said. As dean, Alexander devotes much of his time to academic planning for the College of Bible and Religion . Herninisters to the students in the Bible program by making sure they are receiving the best education possible. "I want to help ensure that students are responsibly trained and challenged to accept their roles in Christian ministry," he said. Alexander has the mission to train the ministers ofthe gospel for the next generation. His job as dean reaches farther than college education; itgoes into depths ofsoulsalvation. -Mac Bell Dr. Randy Mcleod, dean of the school of business, lead a departmental meeting. The School of Business met , the beginning of the year to discuss the most effectiv ways to teach their students. Photo by Daniel Dubois. ~A~c=a=d~e=m=l~· c~D~ea=n=s~ ________ ~~ Academics e
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