Board and Presidents Council work to promote a common objective Board of Trustees Scattered throughout the United States, 22 individuals from various geographic regions and backgrounds come together to accomplish one common goal: to guarantee the development of Harding and its mission of providing a strong Christian education for its students. These individuals make up the Board of Trustees. It is their responsibility to review all operations of the university and to set policies to ensure the spiritual direction ofHarding. As a body, they also hire, evaluate and encourage the president to implement the policies which they adopt. "Ultimately, they are responsible for the direction that Harding takes, " President David Burks said. To guide Harding's development, the board gathers on the Harding campus twice each yearin October during Homecoming and in May during graduation. This October, the board elected two new members, Jim Bob Humphrey from Russellville, Ark., and Jerry Morgan from Amarillo, Texas. According to Burks, new members are elected by a committee and must be dedicated to Harding and its mission as well as active in the Lord's work, but they are not required to be graduates of the university. Harding's five-year strategic plan, which began in 1993 and will carry through to 1998, was also discussed at the October meeting. Future plans finclude raising funds for an art gallery, remodeling the Olen Hendrix building and Rhodes Memorial Field House, and erecting a new music and communication building. The Board also approved the groundbreaking of Harding Place, a $6.5 million retirement home that will provide independent living for retired couples or individuals. "Board members have the spiritual interest of Harding and its students in mind as they meet to discuss the direction Harding will take in future years," Burks said. - Christie Rogers President's Council The President's Council is a volunteer group that serves Harding continuously throughout the year. Established in 1965, some of its original members still participate. The fall semester marked its 30th anniversary. There are presently 375 families who comprise this group. They are diverse; some are alumni, while others are members just because they see the great value of the university. But they all have one thing in common - they are "people who have a real love for Christian education," said Art Woods, advancement's director of programs and donor services. In 1994, this group raised over $1 million for Harding. EveryApril and September, they meet on the Harding campus to discuss curriculum, program expansion and financial support. Members are asked to dedicate themselves to a term of five years, although many stay longer. The President's Council is divided into five sub-groupsone for each of the colleges within Harding University. Members of the President 's Council serve the university in many ways. They act as goodwill ambassadors for the university by participating in regional Harding activities and help recruit people to attend Harding. The focus of the fall semester's meeting of the President's Council was the importance of technology and how Harding is using it to make adifference to students. They discussed Harding's placement on the Internet. When the council meets, they discuss the overall topic, then they break into their sub-committees and talk with the deans and faculty about how things relate and what can be done to benefit each department. Members of the President's Council work hard to help improve Harding. Their dedication and commitment are essential to the growth of Harding University. - Alyne Hoover Board of Trustees. First row: John Baldwin, Dan Russell, James Cone. Second row: Deanna Smith, Judy Morris, Jim Bill Mclnteer, Harry Risinger, Roy Sawyer, Don Shores. Third Row: W.R. Chism, Mel Gardner, Pat Bell, Paul Carter, RichardGibson. Fourth row: David Burks, Henry Farrar, John Simmons, RussBurcham.
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