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September 10, 2007
SMU Board approves volunteer structure
for new major gifts
campaign
The SMU Board of Trustees passed a resolution Sept. 7 establishing steering committees for the University’s upcoming Centennial Campaign, another step in the preparation during the campaign’s quiet phase for a public kickoff in 2008.
“The success of the Centennial Campaign will directly result from the active involvement and leadership of volunteers,” the resolution states.
The campaign will raise funds primarily for endowments supporting student quality, faculty excellence, academic programs and the campus experience.
The Board authorized the Campaign Leadership Council to expand the base of volunteers by establishing steering committees for each of the seven SMU schools and Central University Libraries; for University-wide programs such as campus life and athletics; and for cities in Texas and throughout the nation. The Campaign Leadership Council is comprised of 14 trustees and SMU President R. Gerald Turner. It includes three trustees who served as co-chairs of the successful Campaign for SMU: A Time to Lead, which ended in 2002.
“We are fortunate to have the talents of experienced campaign leaders as well as new members who bring their special insights to our efforts. By the time we kick off the public phase in 2008, we expect to have hundreds of individuals serving as key volunteers on our various committees,” says Brad E. Cheves, Vice President for Development and External Affairs. Many have already made early gifts to the campaign to set the pace and level of giving for others to follow.
“The high level of interest we have seen to date indicates that our alumni, donors and other friends are ready and eager to support SMU’s rise in national prominence,” Turner says. “Our momentum is strong and growing.”
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Media Contact:
Kent Best
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tele. 214-768-7650
