Interviewer
Sarah E. John
Project
History of the University
Biographical Synopsis of Interviewee
Came to Texas Western College in 1956 as the Director of the Baptist Student Union and chairman of the Religion Department until 1964; became Director of Student Activities in 1966; has since taken on various titles and positions in administration and is now Director of Special Academic Services.
Summary of Interview
Biographical data; how he came to Texas Western College; activities as BSU director; faculty and staff he has known; his work on the committee to desegregate El Paso in the late fifties; how he became Director of Student Activities; the designinq of the new Union Building; the Lyceum Series; the Film Series; New Student Orientation Proqram; the International Student Office; recruiting program; Study Skills and Tutorial Service; housing problems; various university personalities; the ye~rs of the student revolution; Templeton's administration; commencement; various anecdotes.
Date of Interview
5-17-1984
Length of Interview
2 hours
Listen to the Interview
Tape Number
No. 695
Transcript Number
No. 695
Length of Transcript
71 pages
Interview Number
No. 695
Terms of Use
Unrestricted
Recommended Citation
Interview with Tom Chism by Sarah E. John, 1984, "Interview no. 695," Institute of Oral History, University of Texas at El Paso.