Operational Mission Statement

Development and University Relations have primary responsibility for all development (i.e. fundraising) activities, including major foundation and corporate grants and gifts, major gifts fundraising from individuals and alumni, and annual fund drives; marketing for student recruitment and institutional image-enhancement with local and national audiences; public and media relations; major annual events in the life of the university such as Fall Convocation, Founders' Day and Homecoming; alumni and other constituent relations.