INVEST IN THE CAMPUS COMMUNITY

“Investing in our students is an investment in our collective future”

Peggy Jablonski
Vice Chancellor, Student Affairs

The education of a college student is a combination of an excellent academic program with the application of learning to everyday life. We work in partnership with the faculty and the academic administration to provide a holistic educational experience for all students. The development of students of all ages into educated, engaged, and committed leaders requires all of us; Student Affairs seeks to provide the optimal conditions and environments in which learning and growth can take place.

FUNDING PRIORITIES > There are many ways you can support the Division of Student Affairs. When you contribute to any of our departments you directly impact the lives of students.

Student Affairs Gift Fund
Managed by the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, this fund provides resources to support student needs and in all four areas of priority including, Student Life, Health and Wellness, Diversity, Leadership and Services.

Some current priorities and annual needs include:

$25,000 for Carolina United – A groundbreaking program that brings together student leaders from across campus to learn about and support unity, diversity and collaboration opportunities.

$50,000 for Campus Union Activities Board (CUAB) – CUAB provides grants to over 600 student organizations.

$100,000 for Student Life Speakers Series – A program that helps student organizations and departments bring high profile and important speakers to campus.

$25,000 for Artistically Creative Public Spaces and Recreational Areas – To enhance and develop spaces to improve the quality of student interaction and engagement.

LEADERSHIP AND SERVICE

Leadership Development Programs - A central resource for all students and student organizations to provide programming and experiences that promotes effective leadership and citizenship through experiential learning, services, training and resources.

Campus Y Fund - When you support the Campus Y, you are investing in student leadership and learning with a global impact.  As the largest student organization on campus, there is constant need for increased funding to support the student-led leadership and service programs in areas such as youth mentoring, race relations and human rights.

DIVERSITY

Student Life Enhancement Fund - Contributions to this fund support educational opportunities for student groups and individual students.  These student initiated grant proposals are supported and approved through input and guidance.

Residential Learning Communities - The Residential Learning Communities are collaborations with academic departments and Student Affairs to promote a seamless learning environment across campus.  The Department of Housing and Residential Education currently needs about $250,000 annually to fully fund the Learning Communities.  These communities have local and global impact, such as:

• The Global Business Scholars Community
• The South American Malaria Education and Inoculation Project
• The Community Health Outreach Initiative

HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Student Health Initiatives Fund - This fund supports campus programs, seminars, activities, and treatments that promote holistic health to all students.  These initiatives provide essential information and resources in the areas of physical and mental health, prevention, and healthy behaviors - promoting overall individual wellness.

Campus Recreation Fund - Contributions to the Student Recreation Fund provide resources to update campus recreation facilities, exercise centers, fitness equipment, health and fitness programs, and the Carolina Adventures programs.  This fund also provides need-based grants to ensure that all students are able to participate in the variety or recreation programs and club sport teams.

STUDENT LIFE

Career Services Internship Endowment - Contributions to this endowment provides students opportunities to pursue essential national and international internship experiences.  Today, students must have internship experience in order to be competitive in the job market.  By supporting the Internship Endowment you are helping to provide opportunities for students to gain valuable work experience.

Student Emergency Fund - Emergencies and unplanned events can leave students in financial difficulties that affect their personal and academic lives.  This fund provides immediate financial assistance to enrolled students who are experiencing emergency situations such as an accident, illness, travel for a funeral, fire, temporary housing, etc.

CAROLINA PARENTS FUND

“Working as an orientation leader in the New Student and Carolina Parent Programs office, I’ve been amazed at how many departments, programs, and student opportunities the Parent Fund supports across campus.

Kareemah Lewis
Student Employee

Parents Fund - When you contribute to the Carolina Parents Fund, you support the grants that enrich the campus environment by providing opportunities for student life and learning.  With the growth of the Parents Fund, we are able to continue enhancing the best programs for students for years to come.

GIVING > Make a difference in the Carolina Community by giving to any department or program within the Division of Student Affairs. Donors may designate gifts for legitimate purposes or interests.

Endowment naming opportunities are available in all areas.

WAYS OF GIVING > On-Line - On the appropriate giving form, go to “Your designation” and scroll down to “Student Affairs.” You will see several options from which to choose. If you want to specify a department or fund within Student Affairs that is not listed, select “Student Affairs” and specify the area under “Other instructions.”

Click here to make an on-ling gift.

Unrestricted Gifts - Allows the greatest flexibility in order to direct resources where the need is the greatest.

Restricted Gifts - Supports one or more departments or programs

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