In its fourth year, the Big Orange Family Campaign saw 2,628 faculty and staff members respond to the campaign call to “Be the Volunteer Difference” by giving back to UT.
More than 52 percent of UT faculty and staff contributed this year. Thirty-three departments and units had 100 percent participation (see list below).
“I am so appreciative of the support of our faculty and staff,” said Chancellor Beverly Davenport. “They exemplify the Volunteer difference with their generosity and make a positive impact on the lives of our current and future students.”
Donors can designate their gifts to any college, department, program, scholarship, or established gift fund that they choose.
“This gives faculty and staff the opportunity to raise their hand and say, ‘I believe in this community and this university,’” says Lauren Herbstritt, director of new media fundraising. “We work for a special place that educates and inspires all who are touched by the institution.”
Click here to see a video of an undergraduate theatre major talking about what the generosity of the university community means to her and her academic experience.
The following departments and units had 100 percent participation:
Boyd Center for Business and Economic Research
Center for Educational Leadership
Center for Enhancing Education in Mathematics and Sciences and Vols Teach
Center for Health Education and Wellness
Center for Leadership and Service
Center for Student Engagement
Dean of Students Office
Department of Accounting
Department of Business Analytics and Statistics
Department of Chemical Engineering
Department of Classics
Department of Economics
Department of Management
Department of Retail, Hospitality and Tourism
EHHS Computers and Communication
Facilities Services—Arena, Building Service, Customer Service—Athletics
Facilities Services—Lock and Key
Facilities Services—Plumbing Services
Haslam College of BusinessçAdministration, Diversity, Marketing and Public Relations
Haslam College of Business—IT Support
Haslam College of Business—Undergraduate Programs
Human Resources
McClung Museum
Multicultural Student Life
New Student and Family Programs
Office of Equity and Diversity
Off-Campus and Commuter Services
Rec Sports
Student Conduct and Community Standards
Student Government Association
Student Media
Thornton Center
UT Foundation
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CONTACT:
Brooks Clark (865-974-5471, nclark5@utk.edu)