Faculty and Staff Campaign hits stride

Support for the Faculty and Staff Campaign is ahead of last year's mark, according to organizers. Also a record 11 offices have reached 100 percent of employees who have donated to the campaign.

Eight of the 11 offices reaching 100 percent participation have done so for the first time. They are Seidman Finance, Hospitality and Tourism Management, Human Resources, Meadows Golf Club, Padnos International Center, Regional Math/Science Center, Women's Center and Student Services Office. Other offices reaching 100 percent include Alumni Relations, Hauenstein Center for Presidential Studies, and University Counsel.

"The campaign is running at full speed," says Mary Ann Watters, campaign co-chair. "Faculty and staff support is tracking well ahead of support from previous years."

Paul Stephenson, co-chair, reminds faculty and staff members that there are 250 funds to choose from that represent a wide variety of priorities and interests. One fund, the Clerical Office Technical Scholarship Endowment, has seen a 30 percent increase in donors and a 25 percent increase in dollars given. The fund supports scholarships for children and grandchildren of COT staff who attend Grand Valley.

More results will be announced at a volunteer celebration on April 8. For details visit www.gvsu.edu/fscampaign .