Educator Florence Tustison provided important perspective for the advisory committee and board of trustees. Named a "Woman of Achievement of 1953," she was a teacher with a degree from the University of Toledo and did graduate study at the University of Guadalajara, Mexico.
Dr. Rushing left behind a college with a new campus and a dynamic faculty and staff, but the mood on campus wasn't as rosy and upbeat as it seemed. During the period between Dr. Rushing's departure and Dr. Blee's arrival, the seeds of discord sprouted and began growing. Ultimately, from October 31, 1965 to June 15, 1968, the college was without consistent leadership.