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Steven Brisfow discusses Dr. Ron Presley named
the talk show dilemma dean of school of
business
Various methods for
students to earn credit
without class
Meet the McMurry Golf
Team
VOL.LXXI NO. 12
Dr. Robert Shimp Looks to the Future
BY STEVEN BRISTOW
On Thursday March 10
McMurry University will officially
welcome her ninth president Even
though he has been on the job since
June of last year Dr. Robert H.
Shimp will be inaugurated before
students faculty administration
alumni and guests.
Dr. Shimp and his wife Lyn
have three children: Gregory
Cecily and Jennifer. They also
have two grandchildren Geoffrey
and Matthew. Shimp earned his
bachelor's degree in history from
Thiel College his master of arts in
history and his doctorate in English
history from The Ohio State
Univeristy. Shimp commented
that his background in history has
helped him "relate with the people
that I work with; succeed in a
community of academic scholars
and helped me research write and
present things in an organized
manner.
Dr. Shimp said he came to
McMurry because he was looking
for a challenge at a small Methodist
university. After being recommended
for the presidency he decided to
join the McMurry family. Shimp
previously served as Provost and
acting president at Millikin Uni-
versity in Decatur Illinois;
Academic Dean at Kentucky
"I want McMurry to be the finest small
church-related liberal arts university in the
Southwest by the end of the 20th century."
- Dr Robert E. Shimp
Wesleyan College; and as a pro-
fessor of history at Ohio Wesleyan
University.
Dr. Shimp commented that the
most challenging part of being
president is "always keeping
before me that the reason for the
college's existence is academics.
This is includes recruiting and
retaining a first-rate faculty and
keeping good facilities and
equipment so that they can do their
job." One tool that aids him is the
university's strategicplan which was
derived from discussions with
faculty staff and alumni as well as
looking at the previous strategic plan
and its accomplishments. "I think
that there is not one major chal-
lenge but a series of challenges that
must be dealt with through our
strategic plan" said Shimp.
Since Shimp has been on the
job renovations have taken place
on the men's dorms and Maedgen
administration building. A new
ccrecurriculumhasbcen implemented.
While he doesn't feel that it is his
place to tell department chairmen
what courses need to be added he
thinks there is potential for new
programs and that the curriculum
needs to come from the faculty. "I
would like to see programs in
international business since we all
live in a global village. I would
also like to see programs in bio-
chemistry a gerontology
program and possible master's
degree in education" said Shimp.
' "When asked to comment' on his
strenguDr.Shimpsaidthathe thought
it was "his ability to work with people
and let them fulfill their responsibility."
On the other sideofthecoinhefeels that
hisbiggestweaknessisunotbeingcritical
soon enough."
One of the greatest assets that Dr.
Shimpbrings to McMurry isLynShimp
his wife of 30 yeas. Shimp describes
hiswifeasthemost influential person in
his life other than his parents. He said
that they support critique and work
with each other.
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Indians
BY ANGELA BRUMLEY AND
SHANA NORMAN
The word "Idaho" and the
stomping of McMurry feet
thundered through Hardin-
Simmons University's Mabee
Complex during the game that would
decide the TIAA championship.
Fans from both McMurry and
Hardin-Simmonspacked the stands
to watch the showdown of the cross-
town rivals.
Tied 7-2 in the conference
standings both teams were out to
prove that they were worthy of being
conferencechampionsand possessed
a huge desire to compete in the
NAIA Division II basketball
championships in Nampa ID. The
Cowboys were seeking revenge
after an earlier defeat on the
McMurry campus. However the
championship was not to be for the
Cowboys.
McMurry was able to
showcase their talented team as
the stats show. Although the
Cowboys never led it was a hard
fought battle by both teams. Eric
Burness got into foul trouble early
in the game but managed to avoid
the fifth penalty until late in the
second half as did Trey Watts.
Orlando Banks drew cheers
from the Indian crowd with his
numerous slam dunks which
added to his game total of 18
points. Banks and Andre Reed
captured an all-important 1 1
rebounds each. HSU's Brian
Edwards proved to be a formi-
dable opponent with four three
pointers and led the Cowboys
with 16 points and a very
aggressive playing style.
Russell Vanlandingham
was rattled early in the game
when he was knocked to the
floor but he later returned to
score eight points for the Indians.
Mark Morris made seven of an
attempted eight free-throws.
Indian fans spent most of the
second half on their feet cheering
louder every time Coach Ron
Holmes assumed his second role of
cheerleader. Faculty administration
and staff turned out in full force to
support the team. Students main-
tained their high spirit and
encouragement throughout the
game bringing the noise level in
the Mabee Complex to a deafening
roar.
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