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Employee Donor Spotlight: Susan Fischer, BSPS ’20, AA ’15, current MSM student
from Invention Fall 2021
by TESU
Meet Susan Fischer, administrative assistant in the School of Business and Management, who joined Thomas Edison in 2005. A dedicated employee and the epitome of a TESU student, Fischer is also a generous supporter of the University.
Fischer earned an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Liberal Studies in 2015 and a Bachelor of Science in Professional Studies (BSPS) degree in 2020. A true lifelong learner, she is currently pursuing a Master of Science in Management (MSM) degree and an Organizational Leadership certificate with an expected completion date in early 2022. She is also one of the Foundation’s most dedicated donors. For 16 consecutive years, Fischer has supported various University programs, including the Annual Fund, the TESU Scholarship Fund and the Student Relief Fund.
“I am grateful to have the opportunity to earn several degrees while working full time. I’ve experienced times when other obligations can be overwhelming and understand how difficult it can be to juggle personal and professional life,” she said. “Supporting other students is an important mission of mine. My goal is to help others have the same opportunity I received.”
Fischer was also a recipient of the Caroline P. Tompkins Endowed Scholarship, a fund established to support academic-related expenses. The scholarship is made available to Thomas Edison State University employees pursuing an undergraduate degree.
“I was honored to receive this scholarship. It aided me and many of my colleagues, and I am grateful to Ms. Tompkins for supporting the TESU staff during our journey in earning our undergraduate degrees. This genuine spirit of giving left an everlasting impression on me,” noted Fischer, who most recently supported the newly established Philanthropy Cord Initiative. “I am so excited to walk with my fellow graduates at the Commencement ceremony, and I’ll be proudly wearing my green philanthropy cord!”
The TESU Foundation team wishes to congratulate Fischer and all the University’s 2020-2021 graduates! Thank you for your dedication to paying it forward for future TESU alumni.
