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Potts, a retired associate dean of agriculture, has been associated with A&M for more than 50 years. He has many stories about the changes that have taken place dur ing those years at A&M and shares them with anyone interested. Potts came to A&M in 1935 and except for a few months spent in Georgia, has been here since. He said nis interest in agriculture and A&M was due to the fact that he was born and raised on a farm in south west Oklahoma. “My parents went to Oklahoma by coverea wagon in 1894 from Texas,” he said. “My father’s ambition was for his kids to get as much education as possible.” Potts earned his bachelor’s degree from Oklahoma State University in 1935 and then came to A&M. He said he chose A&M because it was small at the time and the stu dents seemed more academically dis ciplined and serious about what they were trying to accomplish. “It didn’t take long to get the Ag gie spirit,” he said. After completing his graduate work, Potts joined the faculty here. He was an agronomy professor for 19 years, and then was promoted to associate dean of instruction in agri culture. He held that job for 22 years Dr. R.C. Potts before retiring in 1977. During his time as associate dean, Potts said his first priority was to spend time with every freshman who enrolled. It was not unusual for him to visit the freshmen in their dorms in the evenings. Once while visiting the freshmen dorms he came upon a student who was crying, he said. “He was homesick, had about a 1.0, had his trunk packed, and was ready to go home,” Potts said. “Be fore I left, he had unpacked his trunk.” Potts said he made it his job to al ways be there to encourage students who felt defeated. In most cases, he said it didn’t take much for him to help make a stu dent a success academically, and he always tried to help the unaerdog. “Young people are young peo ple,” he said. ‘^They get down and discouraged and homesick and someone has to show a little confi dence in them.” Potts said he gets the most plea sure seeing students he has helped do well. “I see students all the time who tell me if I hadn’t given them a sec ond chance they probably wouldn’t have made it,” he said. Potts’ work with A&M continues. He has worked with the Athletic De- artment as a counselor, and this fall e began recruiting agricultural journalism students for the College of Agriculture. Potts said he chose to do this be cause of the importance of commu nications to agriculture in the fu ture. “For the number of people who graduate from A&M, no single group makes the impact of the Ag journalists,” he said. Potts also spends his time acting as a host for Southland Tours, which sponosrs four to five trips to Europe each year. Potts attends the tours as a host and comments on the agriculture programs in the European coun tries. “These trips give me a chance to increase my education in interna tional affairs,” Potts said. Wednesday, February 6, 1985/The Battalion/Page 5 Warped by Scott McCullar PAY I5'3t IAST CHArtCE- CoWTtWvE. THE PAY CQOHT? WRITE, iT DOES-V’T SEPERATE LOOK RIGHT IS VJRONG THE OTHER THE RE'RE WAT.. /TWO A's IN 'it. lou CAN’T WE INTERRUPT THIS PROGRAM WITH AV IMPOIOTWT BULLETlHf A SPECIAL SESSION OF CONGRESS HAS JUSTOWMSED THE SPELLING OF THE WOKP SEPARATE TO 5EPERATE.. AT THE HA TT- ^1.4^ ...l« , L I I I iWP .B ■ M..,.—.-I. , A/OW WAIT TUST A ' DOGGONE MINUTE... Research has International focus Trade trend sparks study University News Service Increasing international competi tion in historically U.S. dominated business markets has spurred the creation of the Center for Interna tional Business Studies at Texas A&M. Dr. William Mobley, dean of. Texas A&M’s College of Business Administration, said a major objec tive of the new center is to develop a research program that will make sig nificant contributions to knowledge in international business in connec tion with the college’s Center for Ex ecutive Development. “The economic vitality of Texas and the nation is increasingly depen dent on international trade,” Mooley said, “and contemporary higher ed ucation in general, and business ed ucation in particular must infuse a greater international emphasis into the curriculum and in student devel opment.” He said American firms will focus more on international markets of the future, and the change will bring about an evolutionary change in business schools’ curricula. “While the overwhelming major ity of students won’t be working abroad, they will be working for companies for which foreign trade is absolutely essential,” Mobley said, “and they’ll need to be informed about the international nature of business, in addition to knowing business tools and techniques.” The International Business Divi sion of the Houston Chamber of Commerce and the Dallas-based Center for International Business are among a number of interna tional associations and firms that have endorsed the center. It was for mally approved by The Texas A&M University System Board of Regents. “The center is consistent with the export and economic development needs of Texas and the nation,” A&M President Dr. Frank E. Van diver said. A $500,000 endowment from the Cullen Trust for Higher Education will be used to recruit a director and head professor for the privately funded center. The center also will stimulate stu dent and faculty development in in ternational business by encouraging the Summer Study Abroad pro gram, Mobley said. / Vol. 7, No. 9 - February 6,1985 “The Business” is paid advertising published by the Business Student Council, College of Business Adminis tration, Texas A&M University, College Station, Texas 77843. Ph. # 409/845-1320; Michele Smith, Editor; Bill Bradley, President Lynn Zimmermann, Advisor; William H. Mobley, Dean. Being Involved Students By KIM TREESE Reporter Students get much more than just a classroom education in Texas A&M’s College of Busi ness Administration. Although academic excellence is a priority, students also participate in a wide array of extracurricular ac tivities which enhance their aca demic careers. Student business organiza tions are open to anyone willing to donate time and effort. How ever, the honorary societies re quire a minimum grade-point ratio for membership. The organizations are benefi cial to the college, the commu nity and, most of all, to the stu dents involved. These societies are student chapters of professional organi zations, which provide many programs and events to help prepare students for careers af ter graduation. The organizations serve a unique and important role in a student’s education. Therefore, all students are urged to find their area of interest and partici pate. THE FINANCE ASSOCIA TION The Finance Association plans activities designed to in crease the student’s awareness of opportunities in the finance field. It is a professional society open to students interested in fi nancial careers. Membership in the association offers several advantages to stu dents. First, the association puts students in contact with prospec tive employers. Through guest speakers and field trips, students can talk to professionals on fi nance-related topics and careers. Many banks sponsor cocktail re ceptions which allow students to personally talk to bank represen tatives. The Finance Association gives students an opportunity to inter act with the finance faculty on a personal basis. Members also be come acquainted with other stu dents who share similar goals and interests. In addition to guest speakers and field trips, social activities such as parties and barbecues are held during the year. Charlotte Reuwer, president; Dr. Scott Lummer, advisor MBA/MS ASSOCIATON The MBA/MS Association is a graduate student organization. Anyone doing graduate work in the College of Business Admin istration may participate. The association sponsors speakers, career awareness con ferences and social activities, such as the SWC MBA Case Competition held during Busi ness Week. The MBA/MS Association pri- Learn by marily facilitates professional and social interaction between the graduate students and the faculty of the College of Busi-, ness Administration. If you are a graduate student in the business college, or plan to be soon,please contact the MBA/MS Association in the Blocker Building, room 316. Burt Garcia,president; Dr. Dan Robertson, advisor THE MANAGEMENT SO CIETY The Texas A&M Man agement Society was created to provide a professional atmo sphere for students interested in the business world. The society provides students with an opportunity to gain knowledge and experience in the field of management through interaction with faculty, guest speakers, and recruiters from various companies inter ested in management students. Additional activities include semesterly field trips and recep tions with visiting companies. Membership is open to all stu dents. Rodger Woika,president; Mike Abelson,ad visor THE ACCOUNTING SO CIETY Striving to enhance stu dent relations with accounting faculty members and profes sional accountants, the Account ing Society is one of the largest professional organizations on campus. The club recruits speakers for presentations such as “Job Op portunities in Accounting,” “Dress for Success,” and “The Interview Process.” By presenting its members with opportunities to meet and talk with professionals, the Ac counting Society can be an asset to students interested in ac counting. The society also provides so cial activities, including events such as barbeques, dances, and wine and cheese parties. Kelly Zagotta, president; Dr. Gary Schugart, advisor THE MARKETING SO CIETY The Marketing society helps students take advantage of the opportunities Texas A&M offers. Being part of a profes sional organization like the Mar keting Society is a stepping stone to a career in business. Primarily, the society tries to show its members the connec tion between school and the pro fessional business world by visit- ing different business companies. Other programs include guest speakers from different fields such as retailing, manufacturing and advertising. These speakers help members make important academic and career decisions. The Marketing Society gives students the opportunity to meet others with similar interests and backgrounds. It also enables the student to interact with profes sors outside of the classroom. Leigh Ann Seeburger, presi dent; Larry Gresham, advisor PI SIGMA EPSILON Pi Sigma Epsilon is a professional national fraternity in marketing, sales management and selling. Al though it presses upon these areas, it is open to all majors and is a link to professionalism PSE extends sound practical business experience and lead ership training through projects and activities. It gives opportuni ties for professional contacts and increased career possibilities. PSE requires an individual who has a desire to get involved and work toward set goals. Marla Steely,president; Dr. Hise, advisor BETA ALPHA PS I Beta Al pha Psi is a national professional organization comprised of honor students concentrating in accounting. In addition to pro moting the collegiate study of ac counting topics, the organization seeks to cultivate a sense of re sponsibility and service in its members. At Texas A&M, the Delta Iota chapter of Beta Alpha Psi plans a variety of professional meet ings, activities and social func tions to meet the fraternity’s ob jectives. Also, while participating in the planned activities, mem bers are able to associate with practicing accountants. To be eligible for mem bership, students must have completed six credit hours of in termediate accounting and at tained a cumulative grade-point ratio of at least 3.0 overall and a 3.0 in accounting courses. Clint Foster, president; Lor- ence Bravenec, adviser SIGMA IOTA EPSILON Sigma Iota Epsilon is an honor ary and professional fraternity. Sigma Eta is the Texas A&M chapter of this national manage ment fraternity. Sigma Iota Epsilon strives to stimulate interest and achieve ment in the field of manage ment; to stimulate scholarship and research through the devel opment of the scientific ap proach; to gain recognition in business; and to facilitate con tacts between students and pro fessionals. Sigma Eta brings speakers to campus who have made contri butions to the management field. Membership is determined by the applicants’ academic perfor mance and extracurricular in volvement. Kristen Kinney, president; Dr. John I. Reynolds, adviser BETA GAMMA SIGMA Beta Gamma Sigma, founded in 1907, is the national business honor society. The objectives of the society are “to encourage and reward scholarship and ac complishment among students of business and administration; to promote the advancement of education in the art and science of business; and to foster integ rity in the conduct of business operations.” Induction into Beta Gamma Sigma is recognized as the high est scholastic honor a student in business administration can at tain. The eligibility rules are: juniors - top 3 percent from the College of Business Admin istration seniors - top 10 percent from the College of Business Admin istration George Polydoros, president; Charlie Plum, adviser EPSILON DELTA PI Epsilon Delta Pi was founded in 1973 to recognize outstanding academic scholarship of students in every application and level of com puter science, including business and systems programming. Epsilon Delta Pi seeks to pro mote the high ideals of the data processing profession; to give recognition to those persons in data processing who manifest worthy qualities of character, scholarship and professional at tainment; to bind together simi larly interested students; and to encourage excellence in data processing scholarship. To be eligible for mem bership, an undergraduate stu dent must have declared data processing as either a major or minor field, have completed at least 24 hours of course work with at least six hours in data processing-related courses, and have a minimum overall grade- point ratio of 3.0 overall and a 3.25 in all data processing course work. A graduate student pursuing a data processing degree will be required to maintain a 3.25 grade-point ratio in graduate work. Herb Billings, president; Jane Carrie, adviser Remember: The Booths are open till 5 p.m. today. Coors talks on Marketing Strategies Adolph Coors Company will pre sent a seminar on the marketing practices of the company on Thurs day, February 7th. The seminars will be held in the three sections of Dr. A1 Bush’s Marketing 345 classes in room 165 of the Blocker building at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m. Speaking on the practices of Coors will be Mr. Larry Lightfoot, Coors Division Manager, and Mr. Don Marable, Area Manager. Both of these men are Aggies- Mr. Light- foot is a graduate of the class of 1956 and Mr. Marable is a graduate of the class of 1981. Mr. Mark Jameson, Campus Representative - Class of’85, will also be present. The empahsis of the presenta tion will be on marketing, not the products themselves. This is a good opportunity for marketing majors interested in advertising to get an inside look at how a company pro motes it products. Everyone is encouragedto attend this seminar on Thursday. It is open to anyone and there is ample seating for guests. New Policy in Effect in ACC According to Larry Bowels, Man ager of the CBA’s Academic Com puter Center(ACC), new policies regarding the use of ACC equip ment and software checkout have gone into effect this semester. He asks that all users of the ACC be aware of these new policies. According to a memo released by Mr. Bowles,“effective this semester, persons desiring to use equipment (such as microcomputer printers, plotters, etc.) will be required to present their Spring Semester ’85 fee slip in addition to their current 1984-85 ID card. One reason for such a policy is to insure micro-computer priority to those students presently enrolled inthe CBA or CBA courses. Stu dents from other colleges and those who are not enrolled in a CBA course this semester are allowed ac cess to the equipment, but may be asked to relinquish the equipment if needed by a CBA student or one enrolled in a CBA course. Student users of the ACC should be advised of this new policy and carry their fee slips at all times. Fac ulty and staff members are not af fected by this policy. In other news, Mr. Bowles points out that Room 133C has been des ignated as the CBA User Assistant’s Desk. Teaching Assistants from the five CBA department CASH for gold, silver, old coins, diamonds Full Jewelery Repair Large Stock of Diamonds Gold Chains TEXAS COIN EXCHANGE . 404 University Dr. 846-8916 3202-A Texas Ave. (across from El Chico, Bryan) 779-7662 igioo Are You Unhappy With Your Hearing Aid ? Chicago...A free Service Center for all hearing aid wearers in the Bryan-College Station area has been announced by Beltone Electronics Corp. Services offered will include cleaning of the aid and checking for possible loose connections or other malfunctions. 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