Bennett, Wayland 1985-03-21
Wayland Bennett discusses his career in the Department of Agricultural Economics at Texas Tech University.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Wayland Bennett
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Date: March 21, 1985
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Rebecca Herring
Length: 1 hour
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1:
Bennett's association with Tech,
Student,
Assistant professor (1945),
Effect of World War II on Texas Tech,
Drop in enrollment,
Women in Ag-economics,
Potential problems,
Tech enrollment (1946-47),
Resultant problems,
Housing,
Teaching load,
Agricultural Science Building (1946-47),
Equipment and amenities,
Nature of undergraduate program,
Faculty increase 1950s-1960s,
Factors in departmental growth,
"Agri-business",
Growth of cotton industry on South Plains,
Contribution of Universities,
Research orientation,
State legislation (1950s)
Tape 1, Side 2:
Research orientation (continued),
Self Study (1961),
Funding,
Competition with land grand colleges,
Preference for teaching,
Maintenance of good faculty,
Approachability of professors,
Service as acting chairman (1957-67),
Chairman McBride,
Accomplishments,
Educational level of Ag-Eco faculty,
Accessibility of PhDs in Agricultural sciences,
Chairman Bill Williams,
Qualifications and competence,
Growth of department,
Increased appropriations,
Relationship with Bennett,
Service as Associate Dean of College of Ag-sciences
Range Dates: 1945-1985
Bulk Dates: 1945-1965
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