Campaign Funding Priorities

Center on Health, Aging and Disability

A major initiative of the College is the development of the Center on Health, Aging and Disability. The Center will serve as a catalyst around which discoveries can be made, critical societal issues can be addressed, and exemplary educational and outreach opportunities can be provided. Utilizing the campus’s recognized excellence in science and technology, the Center for Health, Aging, and Disability will impact the lives of individuals, families, and communities by promoting health, self-sufficiency, economic independence and quality of life across the lifespan.

Each of the following can be named in honor of the donor:

New Facilities ($6.0 M)

Additional funds are needed to expand space within the College. A north addition to Huff Hall will be built for $15 million, of which $6 million will be dedicated to space for the new Center.

Center Director/Chair ($2.0 M)

An Endowed Faculty Chair will allow us to recruit a nationally renowned senior scholar to lead activities at the Center.

Nine Endowed Professorships ($4.5 M)

Funds will be used to attract and retain faculty distinguished for excellent teaching and research.

Endowed Graduate Fellowship ($0.9 M)

Fellowship funds provide the best means of attracting the brightest graduate students.

Research Activities ($1.5 M)

Funds help us maintain, upgrade, or purchase state-of-the-art lab and computer equipment, and provide seed money for pilot research projects.

Model Programs ($1.5 M)

Many of our public outreach and community programs set national standards and help make a difference outside of our classrooms.

Other College Priorities

Academic Enrichment and Leadership Program ($2.3 M)

This innovative program provides ongoing advising and academic support services to first generation and underrepresented college students.  With the assistance of an academic “coach,” students learn strategies that enable them to adjust to campus life and succeed in the classroom.  Our goal is to ensure that students from all backgrounds have an opportunity to succeed.

Ten Undergraduate Scholarships ($0.25 M)

Scholarships enable us to continue to recruit talented, motivated, and diverse students. A minimum gift of $25,000 can establish a named undergraduate scholarship.

Applied Health Sciences Library ($0.2 M)

The Applied Health Science Library is one of the major academic libraries of its kind. Our collection is consulted by scholars around the world. Funds will help us grow our library in a way that reflects our emphasis on health, aging, and disability.

Expanding the Annual Fund ($0.85 M)

Every gift counts toward the campaign goal, and our success depends on the generosity of thousands of fellow alumni, faculty, parents, and other friends of our college. This fund provides us with flexible resources to meet immediate, day-to-day needs in the college, and provides support for research, teaching, and scholarships. Gifts can be directed to the College or a specific department.

Total Campaign Goal

$20,000,000