Tinsley, Willa Vaughn 1975-11-04
Dean Willa Tinsley discusses the College of Home Economics (now Human Sciences) at Texas Tech and its growth during her tenure as dean (1953-75). Note: Dean Tensley requests that Dr. Grover Murray be denied access to this interview.
General Interview Information
Interviewee Name: Willa Vaughn Tinsley
Additional Parties Recorded: None
Date: November 04, 1975
Location: Lubbock, Texas
Interviewer: Joanna Shurbet
Length: 50 minutes
Abstract
Tape 1, Side 1: College of Home Economics (1953-1975),
Predecessor,
Faculty growth,
Recruitment of Ph. D’s,
Ernest Randolph,
Student enrollment increase,
New facilities,
Double emphasis of Home Economics,
Graduate programs,
Entrance of Ph. D’s to faculty,
Growth of faculty,
Growth of student body,
Early impressions of Texas Tech,
Personal qualities of Home Economics students,
Home Economics degree requirements,
Changes in field of human/family relations,
Child development,
Scope of courses,
Anecdote.
Tape 1, Side 2: Space problem,
Acquisition of new buildings,
Preference given to other programs,
Increased ability to expand,
Support of Home Economics,
E. N. Jones,
Dossie M. Wiggins,
Grover E. Murray,
Entrance of non-home economists in administration,
Grover Murray’s plan,
Reaction to Home Economics faculty,
Opposition by Board of Regents,
Ex-students’ protest,
Removal of Vice President S. M. (Mac) Kennedy,
Reasons behind plan,
Future of College of Home Economics,
Outlook for expansion,
Greatest need in administration,
Search for new dean,
Dean Donald Longworth’s appointment,
Lack of communication among faculty,
Need for home economist in administration.
Range Dates: 1953-1975
Bulk Dates: 1953-1975
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