DONOR SPOTLIGHTS | DEVELOPMENT
A Living Legacy and Dear Friend to Life University
Jane S . Goodwin
FRIEND OF LIFE U , WILLIAM M . HARRIS FAMILY FOUNDATION
On September 15 , 2022 , Mrs . Jane S . Goodwin was recognized by Life University ( Life U ) with the “ Mrs . Jane S . Goodwin Boardroom Dedication .” The beautiful plaque naming the boardroom for Goodwin in the Dr . William M . Harris Center for Clinical Education was unveiled that day , honoring her dedication and service to Life U . Through the William M . Harris Family Foundation , which Goodwin heads , Life U has received many generous contributions over the years benefitting areas such as research , scholarships and facilities . Goodwin has served the William M . Harris Family Foundation for the past 14 years and previously worked for Dr . Harris as his executive assistant for 10 years .
Trustees ), as well as Dr . Jay Handt and Dr . Leana Kart , both members of the Life U Board of Trustees , in attendance .
Goodwin moved to Atlanta , Georgia with her husband shortly after his retirement and learning that they were soon-to-be grandparents . After purchasing a house and setting up the move and renovations to their new home , Goodwin found that she needed more to do , so she applied for the job with Dr . William M . Harris as his assistant . At that time , she worked on the Foundation for the Advancement of Chiropractic Education
( FACE ), an organization that Dr . Harris had founded in the 1980s . In 2007 , Dr . Harris decided that he wanted to reformat this organization to a charitable organization , and thus , the William M . Harris Family Foundation was born . This organization donates 75 % of its charitable contributions to the chiropractic profession , particularly in support of chiropractic education , and 25 % goes to other charities – a formula created by Dr . Harris that is still honored today . Dr . Harris passed away in 2008 , but Goodwin and the foundation ’ s board continue to carry on his good works and lasting legacy .
“ It was lovely and totally unwarranted ,” said Goodwin regarding the dedication . “ I could not believe there were that many people there . I was very surprised . It was lovely to see people I had not seen in years because , going back and forth to Life U , you see a certain number of people , but you don ’ t see all the people you know , so it was great . Particularly Bill Jarr because I ’ ve known Bill for years , and it was great to be able to see him . The food was delicious , and the flowers were gorgeous .”
In particular , Goodwin noted her amazement at the flowers given to her by Dr . Gilles LaMarche , Vice President of University Advancement and Enrollment .
“ I don ’ t know where he gets them , but they are always fantastically beautiful , and they last forever ,” Goodwin said .
The William M . Harris Family Foundation Annual Meeting was held the same day as this dedication . Life U was well represented on this occasion with Dr . Gilles LaMarche , Dr . Rob Scott ( President of Life U ), Dr . Kevin Fogarty ( Life U Chairman of the Board of
Mrs . Jane S . Goodwin ( Middle ) is recognized by Life U President Dr . Rob Scott ( Left ), Dr . Kevin Fogarty ( Right ) and others at the William M . Harris Family Foundation Annual Meeting .
Alumni . life . edu | 2022
33