Joseph R. Russell is a native of Toledo majoring in political science. Mr. Russell is completing the term for Student Trustee Reggie Barker until July 2009 He has been an active member of the UT community including many community service ventures.
Mr. Russell is also involved in UT Student Government as the Community Outreach Coordinator. He has made an effort to improve UT's relationship within the community by working directly with the City of Toledo to help students become outstanding members of the community. His efforts include improving communications and law enforcement pathways.
He is also the student representative to the General Education/Experimental Learning Committee. Additionally, Mr. Russell is the interim President of UT's Arts and Sciences Student Council.
After graduation, Russell plans on returning to UT to study law and dual-degree in Masters of Public Administration.