Proud to bleed green

The longevity of their President's Council membership is evident in the mementos decorating their professional and personal lives. A President's Council clock on an office wall still bears the name North Texas State University, as does the membership sticker on a 1984 Corvette.

Joneel Harris, interim associate vice president for enrollment management, and Richard Harris, associate vice president for computing and communications services, are charter members of the President's Council, and they still belong today.

"When you are happy with the results of belonging, then there is no reason to change what you are doing," says Joneel. "We've even recruited a few other members through the years just because we've been so happy with the President's Council. It raises money for much-needed initiatives."

As a result of their membership, the couple have enjoyed a few perks. For instance, they were among the first to see up close a solar-powered car created at the university. Such opportunities – and their dedication to the fulfillment of the university's vision – have motivated them to give to other areas as well. They have supported initiatives across the campus from technology to scholarships, from the Mean Green Club to the Shrader Pavilion construction fund.

"The President's Council provides the opportunity to demonstrate support of UNT in positive and enjoyable ways," says Richard.

BY LAURA SHORT lshort@unt.edu

Other featured articles in this issue:

• Dallas City Council approves purchase of land for UNT at Dallas
• UNT closes deal to purchase TI plant
• Friday Pride Day: a chance to show pride in UNT
• UNT e-learning program wins top national award
• Staff approves Staff Council constitution
• Former International Criminal Tribunal president to speak at UNT
• Anticipated holiday film releases bring popular literature to the big screen
• UNT severe weather closing information
• Film professor's book looks at female stardom and views on immigration
• Learning to read gets a boost from UNT students

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