TO KEEP EXCELLENCE TRADITION .......__ """":~ anything to say about it. A tradition of excellence was at Harding to stay if the members of the University Builders Circle had More than 100 families met on campus once a year in April to discuss the growth of Harding' 5 academic programs, the reputation of the university and the spiritual and physical enrichment programs on campus. LEADERSHIP - 136 Mike Williams, vice president for advancement and a charter member of the UBC said part of the mission of the UBC was to promote the "unique educational experience that Harding provides." Williams said the members were approved by the university's president for five-year terms. The board of trustees then approved the president's decisions. Therefore, members represented a variety of professions, which allowed them to contribute to the group in unique ways. "This is a creative and passionate group of people who deeply loves this institution," Williams said. "Their innovation will help us broaden Harding's sphere of influence." A fairly young organization on campus, VBC chartered in 1999. Williams said most VBC members were significant financial donors, many of whom gave money annually to the university. "[The UBC is] an outside advisory that meets annually with the president and works with the board." Williams Said. Brant Bryan, a 1977 graduate and charter member, said a main reason for the success of the group in the minds of administrators was the option to work with one group instead of hundreds of individuals. "From Harding's perspective, it allows Harding's leadership to focus their attention on a group and get results, rather than working with each of us individually." Bryan said members loved the university and wanted to see it grow and succeed. "\ think it keeps key members of Harding's support constituency informed and involved," Bryan said. "It also gives them timewith Harding's leaders. Most of these people love Harding; we're just trying to keep [that] love strong. Most of these people are pretty motivated and leaders in their own realms. The UBC can provide them special work to do for Harding in ways that let them feel they madea difference. -RENEE LEWIS BOARD OF TRUSTEES. Row 1: JimBill Mclnteer, NashVille, Tenn.; Bob Diles, linle Rock, Ark.; Robert Bracken, VeroBeach, Fla.; Harrell Freeman, Metaire, La.; Rebe<ca Tubb, Sparta, Tenn.; David Burks, Searcy, Ark.; Jerry Morgan, Amarillo, Texas. Row 2: Suzanne Waller, Arlington, Texas; Harry Risinger, Millington, Tenn.; Roy Sawyer, SardiS, Mis>; Russ Burcham, Kennet, Mo.; Paul Carter, Bentonville, Ark.; John Baldwin, Holyoke, Colo.; Harold Redd, Memphis, Tenn. Row 3: Jimmy Cone, linle Rock, Ark.; Don Shores, Cave Springs, Ark.; Mel Gardner, Ft. Wonh, Texas; Bill Chism, Springfield, Mo.; Pat Bell, linle Rock, Ark.; MarkWallis, linleto n, Colo. Row 4:John Simmons, Columbia, Te nn.; Jim Bob Humphrey, Russellville, Ark.; Richard Gibson, Longview, Texas; Steve Cla ry, linleRock, Ark.; Roosevelt Harris, Jacksonville, Fla. 'J. MONTGOMERY
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