Imagine the Possibilities
the campaign for
C l a f l i n University
From the beginning: a child steps into his father’s shoes or follows in her mother’s footsteps. He imagines the possibilities ahead. She sees the future of a larger life.
The Campaign for Claflin University Our Guiding Principles When the founding fathers of Claflin University opened its doors in 1869, they were filled with great expectations. They imagined the endless possibilities that would be created for promising young people whose deepest desires were to pursue their education and become a part of the American dream that had long been out of their reach. Out of the turmoil of the old South arose ingenuity that would transform the lives of men and women; opening their minds to what was achievable, and training them to excel in a world many never realize existed. By imagining the possibilities that lay before them, our founders laid the groundwork for what would later inspire the establishment of Claflin University’s guiding principles under the leadership of Dr. Henry N. Tisdale. These principles would pave the course for a journey to success. This system of values guided the formation of policies and programs steeped with values which prompted every decision made and action taken; thus our five guiding principles: [ Commitment to Excellence [ Commitment to Valuing People [ Commitment to Being Customer Focused [ Commitment to Exemplary Educational Programs [ Commitment to Fiscal Accountability
From its founding, Claflin University’s guiding vision has promised excellence in education for all. Today, we continue our lineage of academic excellence as Claflin launches The Campaign for Claflin University. Our goal is to raise $96.4 million, the most ambitious in our history. Join us as we embark on this journey to realize this emboldened vision and imagine the possibilities your investment will bring to fruition.
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There is much that can be said about the power of imagination. Given just one idea, or thought, or even a morsel of a dream or desire, the human mind, through imagination can realize the possibilities and give new life and promise to that which once lay dormant. When I think about what it must have been like for our founding fathers so many years ago when they set out to build something big, something meaningful that would change lives, I am convinced that it must have taken a lot of imagination and innovation to fuel the vision they had for building an institution like Claflin University. For more than 141 years, Claflin has celebrated the imagination unleashed by those who came before us. We are inspired the bold steps they took; by the decisions they made; by their willingness to defy old ideals and institutions which closed the door of opportunity based on race and gender. They imagined a world without limits and pushed through the barriers that hindered enormous dreams from being realized. Imagine where we would all be had they not! Now, the vision of Claflin University is one which stretches our imagination to heights not imagined before. Given its phenomenal transformation over the past decade, and its pursuit of a vision of being recognized as a premier undergraduate teaching and research institution, Claflin is certainly well positioned to compete among other world class institutions of higher learning. For this reason, we’ve activated our imagination, and set a course of action to make this strong university stronger. The Campaign for Claflin University focuses on the areas most critical to this institution’s future advancement: financial aid and scholarships for outstanding students, nationally accredited academic programs, and structural advancements that are first-rate. Our campaign compels us to imagine the endless possibilities we can make real for our students as we look to provide them with a transformative learning environment. That is, unique undergraduate programs that prepare Claflin University graduates to be visionary leaders; helping to improve human conditions throughout the world. The campaign is also about providing equitable compensation to retain and recruit the best faculty scholars. And it’s about an increased endowment to secure the future of the University. Just think…..when we imagine all the possibilities, we open our minds to empower one another, and together we can make achievements that will significantly elevate the University’s capacity to produce world citizens who make a difference. Imagine the possibilities that will position Claflin not only among the best academic institutions in the nation, but the best in the world.
Dr. Henry N. Tisdale, President
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who we are Our Proud History of Achievements and Stewardship Claflin University began with a Christian mission to educate not only the newly emancipated
and renovation of our historic campus, and more than $63 million in research funding under
slaves, but all who could benefit. From that day forward, the University has graduated
the Tisdale administration. High national, regional and HBCU rankings have followed. U.S. News and World Report has consistently ranked Claflin as one of “America’s Best Colleges” for the past 13 years. In the 2011 edition, Claflin is also ranked:
trailblazing alumni in the sciences, education, business, and the arts and humanities. The distinguished roster includes the first African-Americans to receive a doctorate degree in Art Education from the University of South Carolina and from the University of Georgia; two of the first five African-American women to receive college degrees in the nation; the first AfricanAmerican certified architect, the first African-American Chief Justice of the South Carolina
#1 Best Buy in the “Great Schools at Great Prices” category among colleges in the Southern region.
Supreme Court, and numerous United Methodist Church bishops and Church leaders.
#2 in Annual Alumni Giving (43%) among Top Tier Colleges in the South and #1 among all Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU).
Today the University’s prominence and progress are evident with the establishment of the
#8 nationally among Best Black Colleges.
South Carolina Center for Biotechnology at Claflin, national recognition in the STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines, award-winning faculty including four governors professors of the year and a National Science Foundation grant award recipient, graduate programs in business, biotechnology and education, extensive building
#14 in the top tier of baccalaureate colleges in the South. Claflin was ranked the Top HBCU in the U.S. by Forbes.com and listed in the top four percent of all colleges and universities in the country.
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The Campaign for Claflin University $96.4 million Today, after 16 years of accelerated academic achievement in research, science and the arts, Claflin strides into the 21st century and launches The Campaign for Claflin University. Our goal of raising $96.4 million is one of the boldest steps ever taken in pursuit of a capital campaign. With your support, the campaign will fund three major priorities.
[ $13.9 million
Mr. James Bennett, Chair, Campaign for Claflin University
A Message from the Campaign Chair
Strengthening Academic Programs: Supporting undergraduate research
We will fund the program support, laboratories, faculty research and the state-of-the-art technology needed to stay on the leading edge of undergraduate research in the United States and the world. Our curriculum will serve the most promising students as they become tomorrow’s visionary leaders helping to improve human conditions throughout the world.
[ $41 million
“When we imagine the possibilities at Claflin, we anticipate a future in which we develop visionary leaders, house innovative academic programs and erect state-of-the-art facilities. The Campaign for Claflin University is the vehicle by which we can achieve those goals and become a model for colleges and universities worldwide. We imagine the world’s critical problems being solved on this campus through cuttingedge research and a progressive curriculum in natural sciences and mathematics, education, humanities and social sciences and business. Claflin University’s foundation rests on academic excellence, social responsibility and fiscal accountability. Today’s campaign builds on a distinguished tradition of giving. When you make a gift to Claflin, you are opening the door to a world of possibilities.”
Mr. James Bennett, Chair The Campaign for Claflin University
Enhancing Facilities: Supporting campus infrastructure
We will be breaking ground for a new Science and Technology Center and new residence halls, enhancing the academic complex, the library, a health and wellness center and the chapel, as well as acquiring land for campus expansion. The care we give our physical campus reflects our commitment to this serious place for learning and creativity, which is also “home” to Claflin students, faculty and staff. [ $41.5 million
Building the Endowment: Supporting faculty, students, and the library
We will use sound fiscal entrustment to create faculty chairs, professorships, and scholarships; implement faculty development; and enhance book and media collections as well as instructional equipment. We will continue to attract the most expert and innovative teachers and scholars who will mentor our students in undergraduate research, scholarship, and creative activity.
When you invest in The Campaign for Claflin University, you ensure that each student walks with confidence into his or her future. That is our mission and commission.into his or her future. That is our mission and commission.
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STRENGTHEN I NG ACA D EM I C P ROGRAMS The campaign will empower our academic programs in various ways. We will provide technologically advanced equipment in our laboratories and classrooms that will not only train our students and faculty to be more globally competitive, but create undergraduate research opportunities to allow our students to discover solutions to the world’s most critical problems. [ We will enhance internet technology campuswide so that faculty and students will have
the latest upgrades in wireless high speed access to global connectivity.
[ We will equip classrooms with multimedia technology for expert presentations and
portfolio development.
[ We will engage students with faculty in research projects to solve problems of state,
national and global relevance.
And we will hire and retain a first-class faculty through research and faculty development, continuing Claflin’s dominance in research and science. This will include increasing offerings of faculty exchange programs and professional training. Strengthening Academic Programs
$13.9 million
Laboratory and Instructional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5 million Technology Enhancements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$2.5 million Faculty and Student Research . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3.9 million Faculty Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.5 million
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Lib r a r y $4 million goal 10
The Library expansion will almost double the size of the current facility and provide a state-of-theart library facility to meet the needs of the campus community in enrollment, holdings, research ability and technology.
ENHANC I NG FAC I L I T I ES The campaign will allow for major building improvements and expansions, a new Science and Technology Center and a new Health & Wellness Center.
Science & Technology Center
H e a lt h & W e l l n e s s
$17 million goal
E n h a n c i n g F a c i l i t i e s
$41 million
New Student Residential Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $5.5 million New University Chapel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.5 million New Science & Technology Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $17 million Library Expansion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4 million New Health & Wellness Center . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3 million New Academic Complex . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6.5 million Renovation of Academic Buildings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1.5 million Enhancement of Residence Halls . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1 million Property Acquisition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1 million
Library
Science and Technology Center
This Center will house core research facilities that will allow groups of researchers to collaborate. It will support undergraduate and graduate research students with multimedia classrooms and other spaces. In addition, there will be a 400-seat auditorium to host the distinguished science lecture series which was inaugurated in 2009-2010 with visits from two Nobel Laureates and a NASA astronaut.
While it’s not typical for a liberal arts institution to have a research facility of this size and caliber, we are fully committed to our vision of achieving an international reputation specifically for quality undergraduate research in the STEM (Science, Technology Engineering and Mathematics) disciplines. The Science and Technology Center will house research laboratories to support the University’s research efforts in forensic sciences, alternative energy and health disparities such as cancer, diabetes and HIV/AIDs.
Health and Wellness Center
Center $3 million goal
The Health and Wellness Center expands opportunities for the university to serve healthrelated needs of the university community as well as those members of the greater Orangeburg area. In addition to reinvigorating programs in health and physical education, the new center will allow faculty to develop self-sustaining programs, conduct research and offer courses that address health related issues.
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B U I L D I NG THE EN D O W MENT Building the endowment is the largest giving section in the campaign, because a strong endowment means a robust platform for future performance. It will not only keep Clalfin competitive with the finest institutions of higher learning in the country, but will guarantee cutting edge education in the first half of the 21st century by directly investing in first class faculty and top tier students. B ui l di n g t h e E n d o w m e n t
$41.5 million
Faculty Chairs (10 at $1.5 million). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15 million Professorships (15 at $150,000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2.25 million Scholarships (minimum $20,000) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $6 million Instructional Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $. 2 million Faculty Development . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2 million Books . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $.75 million Unrestricted Endowment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $13.5 million
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TO REACH THE GOAL 14
The Campaign for Claflin University is a bold venture, indeed. The $96.4 million goal is certainly challenging, well beyond any fundraising initiative the University has ever achieved in its long history. Yet it is being approached with confidence. First, because of the educational enhancements that will result from building the endowment, strengthening the academic programs and enhancing campus facilities. Further, as never before, alumni, businesses and citizens throughout the region are showing their interest and support for Claflin and for the educational opportunities it offers its students. The Campaign has been planned as a seven year program, seeking multi-year financial commitments from its growing roster of benefactors and friends. It is being led and actively carried out by the University’s Board of Trustees, and supported throughout by its wellqualified administrative staff. Following a period of advance planning, active solicitation of selected prospects began in 2008. The campaign entered its more public phases in mid2011 and is scheduled to continue through 2013. P ATTERN OF G I V I NG NEE D E D FOR THE CAM P A I GN
The campaign is organized in two divisions, one focusing on Claflin’s inner family, including its alumni, Trustees, staff and students, and a public division seeking contributions from corporations, foundations, public sector support and friends. I n n e r - Fa m i ly P h a s e s
P ub l i c P h a s e s
$24 million goal
$72.4 million goal
[ Board of Trustees & Board of Visitors
[ Corporations & Organizations
[ Alumni
[ Foundations
[ Deans, Faculty and Staff
[ Government Grants
[ Students
[ Friends [ UNCF [ Planned and Deferred Gifts [ In-kind Gifts [ Churches
Support for each phase of the campaign calls for extraordinary giving. Each phase is being carried out during a carefully coordinated program of personal contact by dedicated volunteers over the seven year period. While gifts in all amounts will be welcome, the Trustees recognize that a pattern of giving, approximating the numbers of donors and gifts shown here, is likely to prevail if Claflin is to reach the goal of raising $96.4 million. Clearly, this calls for truly committed giving from everyone who shares a desire to help Claflin imagine the future possibilities for its students, for South Carolina, and the nation.
FOR CLAFL I N TO RA I SE THE $ 9 6 . 4 M I LL I ON GOAL
amount needed
gift type
total
3 4
$2,000,000 $1,000,000
lead
$6,000,000 $4,000,000
7 15 50
$750,000 $500,000 $250,000
leadership
$5,250,000 $7,500,000 $12,500,000
75 150
$100,000 $50,000
major
$7,500,000 $7,500,000
500 750 1000 1250
$25,000 $15,000 $10,000 $5,000
key
$12,500,000 $11,250,000 $10,000,000 $6,250,000
1500 2000
$2,500 <$2,500
general
$3,750,000 $2,400,000
number of gifts
t o t a l c a m p a i g n g o a l : $96,400,000
B E P ART OF CLAFL I N â&#x20AC;&#x2122; S F U T U RE , MAKE AN I NVESTMENT TO D AY Imagine the possibilities The Campaign for Claflin University asks you to join our march toward another level of excellence in this new and challenging age. We invite you to be fully vested in making our strong University even stronger, and to position Claflin as one of the premier undergraduate 16
teaching and research universities in the world. For more information on how you can contribute to The Campaign for Claflin University, please contact: Rev. Whittaker V. Middleton Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Development Claflin University Office of Development 400 Magnolia Street Orangeburg, South Carolina 29115-4498 803.535.5312 803.535.5375 Toll free: 888.223.7103
We are reminded that our first students came to this institution to seek an educationâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;many walking in their bare feet. As we enter this campaign and the next leg of the Claflin journey, let us never forget the immense power of learning to attract the best, the brightest and the most promising in every student. With your generous donations and investments, together, we will secure the future of the University for generations to come.