Faculty and Staff meet Campaign Participation Challenge

An incredible 90% of full-time faculty and staff have made gifts or pledges to The Centennial Campaign. Expectations were exceeded, as 95% of full-time faculty and 100% of emeriti faculty participated.

The College's employees exceeded a Participation Challenge made by three anonymous faculty members, who collectively pledged $42,000 in donations if at least 65 percent of employees donated to the Campaign. Staff commitments to the Campaign totaled $277,000, of which $121,000 has been directed to the new Science Center.

Professors Owen Sholes (Biology) and Jeanne McNett (Business Studies) spearheaded the employee effort, which also exceeded the Science Center goal of $100,000 identified in the proposal sent to the Kresge Foundation in February 2001.

"The response of Assumption College employees has been terrific," said Prof. Sholes. Prof. McNett added, "This was a very rewarding experience. Assumption is an outstanding college with a special mission. It's a pleasure to work here and to be able to give back to the school in such a significant way."

President Tom Plough is thrilled with the campus response. "I very much appreciate the dedicated efforts of Owen, Jeanne and their team of 41 faculty and staff who encouraged their peers to participate in the Campaign and the Kresge Challenge. They have set a standard for our other constituencies with their participation and level of support."

Dr. Owen Sholes Natural Sciences Campaign Co-chair		Dr. Jeanne McNett Business Studies Campaign Co-chair

To make either a gift or a pledge, or for more information contact Michael Reynolds at 508-767-7332 or e-mail: reynolds@assumption.edu