Harris Teeter, UNCW form First Collegiate "Together in Education" Partnership
Article written before the completion of the Education Builiding
Harris Teeter, Inc., and the University of North Carolina at Wilmington
announced on Sept. 23, 2002 a pilot partnership to take the successful
pre-k, k-12 "Together in Education" program to college to benefit
UNCW students.
At a news conference on the UNCW campus, Harris Teeter president Fred J. Morganthall II explained that the first collegiate partnership will allow VIC card customers to designate UNCW to receive a portion of the proceeds on Harris Teeter brand merchandize.
"This is an exciting day for Harris Teeter," said Mr. Morganthall. "Educating our children has been a top priority to since our first day of business. Each year we give thousands of dollars to pre-schools, elementary, middle and high schools through our Together in Education program.
"In the 2001-02 school year, we gave over $1 million to schools throughout our market areas. We've given almost $3 million to schools since the program began in 1998. And today, we're pleased to announce that we are taking the next step."
Continuing its commitment to education, Mr. Morganthall announced a $10,000 gift from Harris Teeter Inc. to the North Carolina Legacy Hall, a museum focusing on the contributions of the state's teachers that will be a focal point in the new $14 million, 85,000-square-foot education facilities currently under construction. He also noted that Harris Teeter will match all funds raised through the UNCW "Together in Education" partnership to go toward the North Carolina Legacy Hall.
Schools superintendents have praised the "Together in Education" program as being an excellent example of how business partnerships work to benefit students.
Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Pat Leonard urged UNCW students, faculty, staff, alumni, parents, grandparents, and friends to link their VIC cards to the program by giving the cashier the UNCW account code, which is 5034.
She said proceeds from the "Together in Education" program will be used to enhance student projects.
"UNCW is honored to be selected to participate in this partnership with Harris Teeter," said Vice Chancellor Leonard. "I hope our community members will show gratitude for this opportunity by participating in the program. The funds provided by this partnership will be used to enrich campus life for our students. Students will be actively involved in making recommendations regarding how the money should be used."
Harris Teeter customers at any of its 142 retail stores in North and South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee, and Florida may designate the UNCW code and participate in the program.
Editor's note: This article was reproduced from a University Relations news release.
Top photo: Dan Marett, Harris Teeter district manager, and
Fred Morganthall II, Harris Teeter president, present Watson School Dean
Cathy Barlow with Harris Teeter's gift supporting the N.C. Legacy Hall.
Left photo: Neil Watson, Student Government Association president
(left to right); Steve Sutton, Harris Teeter executive; Dan Marett, Harris
Teeter district manager; Pat Leonard, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs;
and Fred Morganthall II, Harris Teeter president.