President and Chancellor Lend Support to Students Taking a visible approach to his presidency, Dr. David Burks donated a lot of personal time to student activities in order to "get to know the students better. " "I enjoy being around students," he said, as he explained his open-door policy. And the door was not only open to his office, but also to his home. Burks and his wife , Leah, hosted Bible studies and various meetings in their home. "Sharing time with students gives me opportunity to better understand them," he said. Burks' most visible exposure to students was also his favorite. Presiding over chapel each morning gave him opportunity "to have a positive influence in the lives of students ," he said. Sporting his casual shorts and t-shirt instead of his usual suit and tie , Burks helped students who worked in a cleanup effort to assist flood victims. "That's what Harding is all about ," he remarked to the chapel audience upon his return. But Burks was not alone in his support of students. Chancellor Clifton L. Ganus, Jr. was most visible at athletic competitions. Off campus, he spent a great deal of time in Central America and Mexico, recruiting students and raising money for the support of Harding. Ganus ' international interests were seen during his teaching years as he shared his knowledge of other cultures with students, and during his administrative years as he established Harding University in Florence (HUF), a onesemester program of studies abroad. His role as chancellor kept Ganus traveling throughout th~ United States establishing financial trusts and other fundraising efforts, as well as promoting Harding through personal contacts. -Alla Casey Dr. David Burks works with students to help flood victims in the St. Louis area. More than 500 students assisted residents whose homes were devastated by the flood. Photo by Michael Bass. President David Burks helps students make a getwell cardforMichelleMarshall. Marshall, a senior from Conway, had heart surgery early in the fall semester. Photo by Michael Bass. President/ Chancellor 118~---~~~--:-A-ca-d~e-m--;i-c-s Chancellor Cliff Ganus extends his appreciation to Dr. Jim Citty for his constant support ofBison athletics. Ganus has been among the most notable backers of the university 's athletic teams. Photo by Michael Bass.
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