[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 135 (Thursday, October 1, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1856]
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        HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF DR. CLIFF GILLESPIE

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 1, 1998

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend the 
contributions Dr. George Clifford Gillespie, Jr. has made to Middle 
Tennessee State University (MTSU) and his community.
  Dr. Gillespie is the Associate Vice President for Enrollment 
Management at Middle Tennessee State University. He is a native of 
Nashville and received his undergraduate education at MTSU. He also 
received a Masters Degree at MTSU and a Ph. D. in College 
Administration from the George Peabody College at Vanderbilt 
University.
  Prior to his recent promotion, he had held the position of Dean of 
Admissions, Records, and Information Systems at Middle Tennessee State 
since 1975. At the time of his appointment, he was the youngest person 
to hold such a position in the United States. Dr. Gillespie is a former 
member of the Executive Committee of the American Association of 
Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers. He held the position of 
Secretary/Treasurer from 1983 through 1986, and has been a presenter at 
the annual meeting of AACRAO on numerous occasions.
  He has done an exceptional job with the office. Since his employment 
with the school, in the early 70's, he has witnessed many changes. One 
of the major changes is the increase of enrollment due to his 
professional expertise in admissions. He is truly a strong proponent of 
the institution.
  Dr. Gillespie is noted for the automation he has brought to the 
admission processes at MTSU. He is often called upon by other 
institutions to serve as a consultant in the area of registration, 
records management, and enrollment. On occasion, he teaches in the 
doctoral program on higher education at Vanderbilt University.
  Dr. Gillespie is known for more than his role as Associate Vice 
President for Enrollment Management at MTSU. He has also distinguished 
himself as the primary announcer for the Tennessee Walking Horse 
National Celebration.
  I would like to congratulate Dr. Gillespie on his stellar career. He 
had done a fine job in representing Rutherford County. I thank him for 
the contributions he has made to Middle Tennessee State University and 
the Murfreesboro community.

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