Joseph Doster, Southlake, professor of psychology since 1976, died Dec. 12. He was director of the health psychology program for 25 years. He received a doctorate from Emory University and taught at the University of Missouri and the University of Georgia before joining North Texas. He provided the leadership that resulted in the initial national accreditations for the clinical and health psychology programs and was involved in finding financial support for students completing graduate studies. His extensive research on cognitive and interpersonal processes in health, illness and recovering roles was funded by numerous health organizations. He enjoyed traveling, literature, music, art and theatre, and took his family on many trips to Europe, Canada, Costa Rica and across the United States.