Stetson Cupola 1978-7-3

By Pope A. Duncan A university is primarily people. Not only is the greatest part of the budget spent on people, but everything else is people centered. Even the "product" is people. It is this fact which makes a university such an exciting place. Since I have been at Stetson, it is the people who have impressed me most. When I speak of people, I include not only current students, faculty and staff, but also the wonderful host of alumni who represent what Stetson has accomplished. I continue to be impressed, even amazed, at the leadership which has been produced by the small university in Florida named Stetson. Let me assure you who are alumni that the people associated on the campuses of Stetson continue to be the kind you remember and appreciate. Of academically high quality, the faculty remains a group of people who care very much that students learn and mature. The students are bright and, on the whole, hard-working and happy. continued on page 2 GUARANTEED LIFETIME INCOME We have a GIFT ANNUITY PLAN, registered and approved by the State of Florida, whereby you can transfer to Stetson University money, securities or property and receive a lifetime guaranteed income. In addition, you receive the majority of your income tax free, a charitable income tax deduction, significant capital gains tax savings and estate tax and probate cost savings. At the same time, you will be supporting Stetson University. May we send you a booklet? A. John Bowley Director of Deferred Gifts Stetson University DeLand, Florida 32720 Phone (904)734-4121, Ext. 346 Vol. 7 NO. 3 STETSON UNIVERSITY, DELAND, FLORIDA NOVEMBER 1978 ANNUAL FUND HEAD - Mark C. Hollis, '56, heads this year's Alumni Annual Fund campaign for Stetson. He and his wife, Lynn, were in Orlando recently for a public health convention where he served as guest speaker. At Stetson, Furlong Means Business by Dorie Rockefeller In the business of Business Administration at Stetson University there is but one name: Edward C. Furlong. From student of economics to service as dean of the school of business; Dean Furlong has touched the pulse of the Stetson business community for more than four decades. He was at the heart of negotiations with the Davis brothers, principals in the Winn-Dixie grocery chain, who contributed $500,000 for the construction of the building which now houses Stetson's school of business. Before Davis Hall was built in 1966, the business classes and offices were housed for 20 years in a surplus Navy barracks • Under the leadership of Dean Furlong, Stetson's business students have developed and maintained a reputation for high achievement on the Certified Public Accountant test. Of students taking the CPA test for the first time, the cumulative passing average of Stetson students from 1970-76 was 30.5 percent. The next closest average for students from a Florida school was 17.7 percent. Compare these figures with the state average of 12 percent and the national average of 10 percent during those years and the guiding influence of Dean Furlong is evident. Dean Furlong pumped new blood into the school of business in 1966 when, as a result of his efforts, Stetson developed a program leading to the Master of Business Administration degree. Never one to be far from the heartbeat of the community, Dean Furlong served DeLand as city commissioner in 1949-53 and as mayor from 1953-55. He has shared his voice by singing in the St. Barnabas Episcopal Church for over 30 years. continued on page 3 If We Don't, Who Will? by Jakay Jarvis Hughey "Quality costs money." Whether it's food for the table or food for thought, Mark C. Hollis, '56, vice president for public affairs and public relations at Publix Super Markets, Inc., believes people deserve the best. He indicates those who provide quality in any business- education or grocery - "do not profess to be cheap." Providing good value for the consumer's dollar is sound business, he adds. "At Publix, we take quality products, then hire quality people to present those products." "The same is necessary in education," he suggests, pointing to a need for top-notch professors and resources. "We've got to be a notch above public schools, with better teachers and a better environment." "If Stetson is to a quality private school, it will take money." Hollis serves as chairman of Stetson's 1978-79 Alumni Annual Fund Campaign, and brings his love of the university as well as business acumen to fund raising. Speaking of the sense of obligation to the school, he admits, "We have an inner desire to share what we've accomplished, and Stetson helped us accomplish it." "Stetson alumni have to recognize the university has done a lot for us," he explains.'' It matured some of us, brought husbands and wives together, and provided friendships and contacts instrumental in developing our careers." He remembers that education at Stetson taught him to "reason, take the analytical approach to problems." "It develops brain power, and no education is complete without that." continued on page 2 *%,