Harding's Vice Presidents Expect Protnising Future Floyd Daniel stepped into a new position this year, that of senior vice president for university relations . When asked if he liked his new position, his surprising answer was '"no," but he quickly added a resounding, "I love it! " Daniel 's new job requirements demanded that he spend a considerable amount of time off campus. He often traveled to different states to help find support for Harding. Daniel said his first priority was , "not raising funds , but raising friends. " He added, "Friends can give while funds cannot, and friends can pray while funds cannot. " Daniel remarked that his new job gave him more time to be with people who love and appreciate what God has done at Harding. Each of the other four vice presidents were asked what was their favorite aspect of the position. Gary Elliott, vice pre ident for advancement, replied, "being involved in Christian education." Lott Tucker, vice president for finance , said, "working with different types of people. " Neale Pryor, vice president for academics , said, "working with the students and meeting with the deans every Thursday for lunch. " Executive Vice President Jim Carr said that "the Harding family" was his favorite part of his job. All five men have high expectations and goals for Harding's future. Elliott hopes to see "The Dream Continues ," a five-year plan designed to expand the campus , fulfilled. Tucker predicted an enrollment increase of two to three percent each year, which would necessitate additional housing. Carr sees Harding becoming even more outstanding academically, with an even greater reputation. Pryor said simply, "We'll be getting stronger and stronger and stronger...." With the leadership and dedication exhibited by these five men , fulfillment of Pryor's prediction seems inevitable. - Andrea Stark VicePresident FloydDaniel talks with development officer Art Woodsaboutfund-raisingplans. Daniel spent most of his time away from campus raising moneyf or the university. Photo by Michael Bass. Dr.Jim Carr, executive vice president, chats u·ith his f iance, Susan Hill, outside the student center. Carr, a 19 71 alumnus, has served as a vice president since 198 7. Photo by Michael Bass . Vice Presidents 122~~~~~~- Academics Dr. GaryElliottpresents a summary of"TheDream Continues "campaign to students in chapel as Doug Campbell. A11 Woods, Phil Hoggard andDavid Burks listen intently . Elliott became vice p resident for adL1ancement in August . Photo hy Michael Bass.
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