LEADERSHIP- 142 n his office on the second floor of the Heritage building, David Crouch, director of public relations, applies himself to Harding's public relations projects. His job was vastly different from the field of study that he chose while a student at Harding from 1966-1970. Crouch earned a degree in biology with a minor in chemistry, ignoring advice from his high school teachers to study English or journalism. He worked on the Petit Jean staff and was editor of the Bison his senior year. He decided upon graduation to, rather than use his newly earned science degree, work in public relations at Harding. "I was going to teach biology at Dallas Christian, but Harding called in July and offered me a job," Crouch said. "} made the decision and took it. 1 guess my true heart came through." Crouch began working as director of news services in 1970. Over the next 17 years, Crouch served as assistant director of public relations, director of alumni relations and placement, and, in June of 1987, director of public relations. Crouch said he took the job at Harding because he knew the university, and he believed in its mission. "A lot of schoo·ls can provide you with education, but to give you one in a Christian environment- I think that sets Harding apart from other schools," Crouch said. . Crouch's schedule was usually filled with meetings and work on current public relations projects for the school. In addition to his work, Crouch also enjoyed reading, confirmed by the book collection residing on the shelves of his office. Also decorating the shelves of Crouch's office was a coffee mug collection. "I've collected them from different places," he said. "Sometimes people give them to me." After 35 years of working for Harding, Crouch has worked on numerous projects. The university's 50th anniversary and 75th anniversary were Crouch's favorite to work on, he said. "They were both special," he said. -LAUREN CANDY -- ANN DIXON, DIRECTOR OF THE BRACKETT LIBRARY, shows junior Be<ky Tankersley, astudent worker, how to look up an overdue book Sept. 9on acomputer at the Circulation desk. ·M~. Dixon is a hard worker and is very professional but still takes the time to talk withstudents;' Tankersley said. ·She always keeps the library running smoothly:' .R. KECK KEITH LAREY, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES, looks over personnel pape~ at his desk Sept. 9. Larey oversaw employment-related activities at the university. tR. KE(K
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