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Motivated to make a difference UMass Dartmouth is a community of people motivated by more—to do more and to be more.

Throughout our 125-year history, UMass Dartmouth has been the place where ambitious students have built the foundations for meaningful lives. Faculty and staff are dedicated to cultivating students’ intellectual curiosities and encouraging the creativity and critical thinking that leads to personal growth and new ideas. As a community, we strive to discover solutions that will make our world a better place.

Our donors share in this endeavor. They are motivated to make a difference for UMass Dartmouth students and the campus community. Philanthropy helps keep UMass Dartmouth affordable and accessible to those students who need our support to achieve their dreams. It helps the university offer educational experiences that change perspectives and impact minds and souls.

Philanthropic support helps to drive research projects, fund scholarships, and create learning opportunities that reach beyond the classroom.

During fiscal year 2020, the impact of philanthropy at UMass Dartmouth was felt in every corner of campus. From hardworking students who receive scholarships that make their education possible, to the development of technology that helps the local scallop industry thrive, every generous gift makes a difference at UMass Dartmouth.

Your philanthropic commitment to UMass Dartmouth is an investment in the futures of our students, our university, and our community.

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A message from University Advancement Even during a time when our campus looks a bit different, the characteristics of UMass Dartmouth’s culture are still prevalent—drive, determination, and motivation.

Students are diligently working remotely and on campus to continue their studies. Faculty share their knowledge and lead innovative research. Staff are focused on sharing resources and creating programming that enriches the student experience.

Our donors are a vital part of what makes this happen at UMassD. Philanthropic support is crucial to UMassD’s ability to offer a high-quality academic experience that is accessible, affordable, and prepares students to make a difference in their communities and careers when they graduate. From providing valuable scholarship funds to responding to the urgent need for emergency aid when the pandemic struck, donor support helps UMassD meet the needs of students.

I am pleased to share just a few examples of how philanthropy has made an impact on the students, faculty, and staff at UMass Dartmouth during the last fiscal year. I am inspired by the generosity of donors and their commitment to supporting the people and programs at our university.

Thank you for your support of UMass Dartmouth, our students, and the community.

Sincerely,

Dean J. Hickey Vice Chancellor for University Advancement

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Motivated to care Graduates of the College of Nursing & Health Sciences—including the newest nurses from the Class of 2020—were among the health care professionals who answered the call to care for patients fighting COVID-19.

As a student, I was grateful to receive several scholarships.

Now that I am a full-time nurse, I have an even greater appreciation for that generosity. I am a better nurse today because I was able to stay focused on my studies.”

Matthew Machado ’19 Registered Nurse

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Prepared to answer the call Nurses mobilized on the frontlines with their sharp clinical skills to treat patients experiencing the symptoms of an unknown infectious disease—COVID-19.

Nurses and heath care professionals must be equipped to meet a community’s ever-changing needs—even when that includes a pandemic. Armed with knowledge from a rigorous curriculum focused on critical thinking and clinical judgement, College of Nursing & Health Sciences graduates were ready to care and protect their communities when called upon in the spring of 2020.

Before the pandemic struck, updates were underway to enhance the nursing and medical laboratory science programs to prepare students to contribute to the team-based health care workforce they would soon join.

In a newly remodeled Health Assessment Laboratory, students practice patient care activities in a collaborative setting. They simulate recording patient histories, checking vital signs, and performing physical exams in treatment bays modeled after exam rooms. Then, they analyze those lessons with faculty in new debriefing suites. Additional spaces allow students to perform aspects of community-based and palliative care.

“The improvements to critical infrastructure facilitate the faculty-student interaction and collaboration that helps nurses become critical thinkers,” said Kimberly A. Christopher, Ph.D., RN, Dean of the College of Nursing & Health Sciences. “I’m so proud of our graduates who were able to make an immediate impact during the height of the pandemic.”

Studying a discipline like nursing requires razor-sharp focus. Donors help students keep that focus by funding scholarships that reduce the financial burden of tuition, which often requires them to work two or three jobs. This vital support of students contributes to developing the critically thinking, compassionate health care professionals on which our community relies.

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Motivated to discover UMassD is a national research university where insightful faculty and students search for solutions to the community’s issues and advance economies that invigorate the region.

Without research conducted by the School for Marine Science and Technology, we wouldn’t have a successful scallop fishery.”

Ronald Enoksen

Vice President, Eastern Fisheries, Inc., a partner in SMAST's research

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Understanding our seafood supply Research collaborations with fishing industry leaders enhance the region’s marine economy.

In the nation’s richest fishing port, a long-standing partnership between researchers at the School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) and local fisheries works to improve the health and sustainability of fisheries and the seafood supply.

Since 1999, Eastern Fisheries, Inc., headquartered in New Bedford, MA, has been essential in the development of Professor of Fisheries Oceanography Kevin Stokesbury’s drop camera survey—high-resolution cameras that descend to the ocean floor to collect data about distribution, abundance, and size of fish species, including local commodities scallop and cod. The data provides the New England Fisheries Management Council and National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) with accurate estimates of the number of a particular species in surveyed areas, and aids fisheries stakeholders in better protecting and sustaining fisheries.

Eastern Fisheries is a global supply leader in the seafood industry and a source for some of the world’s largest seafood retailers, food service distributors, and wholesalers. Founded in 1978 by Roy Enoksen and Frank O’Hara, Eastern Fisheries has operations in the U.S., China, Europe, and Japan.

Roy Enoksen, president of Eastern Fisheries, values SMAST’s impact on the industry. “SMAST has been a stalwart on conducting the sea scallop biomass surveys for the New England Fisheries Management Council and NMFS. Data from the survey gives a certain level of confidence in making management decisions on harvestable levels.”

“Teaming up with Eastern Fisheries helped develop the drop camera survey into a system that the industry can rely on,” said Stokesbury.

“From the start, they have supported this project, helping us build the technology and taking us to sea to run the surveys. The Captains, crews and shore support are outstanding. They also donate funds and made in-kind donations of food and fuel on our survey trips.”

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Motivated to Succeed Supporting scholarships and financial aid helps fuel the drive of UMassD students, alleviating the burden of tuition and allowing them to focus on their studies and create time for internships, research, and activities that enrich their academic experience.

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Fueling student ambition Alumni find meaningful ways to give back through scholarships.

Students come to UMass Dartmouth determined to make a difference and to seek answers to questions about the world around them. They are motivated to make their communities better places. They are driven to succeed.

It is no secret that attending college is a costly endeavor. Even at UMass Dartmouth, where a commitment to keeping tuition affordable is a priority, its students rely heavily on scholarships to make a college degree attainable. Donors who support scholarships help keep students’ determination alive.

Sheri ’80, Hon. ’13 and Terry McCoy ’79 ensured that a college education remains within reach by establishing two endowed scholarship funds. The McCoy Family Endowed Scholarship is awarded to a bioengineering student in the College of Engineering, and the James Anthony McCoy Scholarship is presented to a management or marketing major in the Charlton College of Business.

When a student earns a scholarship, it fuels their motivation even more. Erin Steele ’20 chose UMassD for its high-quality academics and affordability, but, like most students, subsidizing

We are pleased to be able to provide scholarships to impressive students.

As graduates of UMass Dartmouth, we know firsthand the value of a good education.

It’s rewarding to see their accomplishments.”

her college education was a challenge. With the financial support of the McCoy Family Scholarship, Erin’s time at UMassD included an internship at a medical device start-up, a semester abroad in Cyprus, and challenging bioengineering courses that prepared her for a job as a nuclear engineer for the Department of Defense.

“I wouldn’t have been able to afford college or graduate on time without scholarships to lessen the burden,” she said. “I am grateful for the support that helped me get here.”

Sheri '80, Hon. '13 and Terry McCoy '79

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Motivated to serve UMassD students donate more than 260,000 hours of service each year at a value of $5.4 million to the community.

We are committed to supporting UMassD students and the surrounding communities that have been an integral part of our family’s life. This is an investment in the future.

We are honored to offer students these opportunities to not only broaden their social awareness, but contribute to improving the lives of others.”

Robert Leduc ’78, Hon. ’14

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Investing in the future Our students strive to not only better themselves, but to improve the world around them. At UMass Dartmouth, they realize they can be the change.

“During my first weekend at UMassD, I harvested produce for local food pantries with 300 other students at the annual 9/11 Day of Service,” said Narcisse Kunda ’22. “The next day, I went to the Leduc Center to get more involved. Now, I help organize initiatives that address food insecurity and environmental issues on campus and in the community.”

Students like Kunda are motivated to make a difference on and off campus through the Robert and Jeanne Leduc Center for Civic Engagement.

Established in 2008 by Robert ’78, Hon. '14 and Jeanne Leduc, the office integrates service and civic engagement into the academic experience. New perspectives discovered through engaged learning, active citizenship, and community service shape students’ worldviews and influence the decisions that they will make as future leaders.

Support from the Leducs ensures the creation of programming that continues to impact the local community, enrich the student experience, and support our on-campus family. Service-learning courses extend classroom learning into the community through meaningful, challenging real-life projects. The Leduc Leaders program creates a semester-long, service-based internship for highly motivated students who have demonstrated a commitment to civic engagement. Students develop leadership skills at workshops and service activities conducted through Youth Civic Leadership Institutes, including the 9/11 Day of Service and Remembrance at Sharing the Harvest Community Farm at the Dartmouth YMCA in the fall, and civic engagement-focused workshops in the spring. The Leduc Center also sponsors a variety of activities that engage UMassD students with local school children as tutors and introduces them to the benefits of attending college.

Supporting service programs at UMassD results in positive change for the community and opportunities for students to acquire the skills they need to lead the way forward.

“I volunteer because I know that I have a part to play in building a healthy society,” Kunda said. “My wish is that my actions have a positive change in people’s lives and in the community.”

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Motivated to help Members of the UMassD community raised over $35,000 in 60 days to support hundreds of students with emergency needs brought about

by COVID-19.

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A community that cares When the COVID-19 public health crisis brought an abrupt end to the traditional academic semester, the UMassD community came forward to help students with financial challenges.

The COVID-19 pandemic turned our worlds upside down. Students left for spring break, only to remain at home for the remainder of the semester to complete their courses virtually.

For students, the transition back home to online learning was met with unexpected financial hardships. Unplanned travel expenses, storing or shipping their belongings, or finding the necessary equipment to attend virtual classes put an urgent financial strain on students. Some even faced food and housing needs.

Lost part-time jobs meant lost tuition money.

What happened next revealed the generosity and compassion of the UMass Dartmouth community when students are in need.

The pandemic created an entirely new level of need and uncertainty for students. When the request was sent to employees to give to the Student Emergency Fund, I felt a sincere commitment to help our students. My hope was that the fund could help ease some of the anxiety and burdens that were unexpectedly thrust upon them and assist with the completion of their semester.”

Verena Lisniski ’83, MA ’94

Senior IT Project Manager at UMassD

A Student Emergency Fund campaign launched in April, and, over the next 60 days, donors near and far responded with contributions to relieve hundreds of students of their sudden financial needs. Initiated by a $10,000 gift from the Alumni Association, our generous donors raised $35,514. The funds, distributed to students through an application process, were used to purchase technology needed to learn virtually in their homes, including internet access and compatible computers for virtual learning. Donations also helped subsidize tuition when families faced financial insecurities from job losses.

During such an uncertain time, students were grateful for this outpouring of support: “This aid allows me to put my financial worries aside and focus on my sick mom.”

"For some students, financial difficulties pose an additional challenge that can have a real effect on their academics. I know these students want to succeed, and I want them to as well, so I support the Student Emergency Fund," said Doug Roscoe, professor of political science and director of general education.

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Making an impact at UMass $3,237,866 raised in new gifts and commitments in FY20 Total new gift commitments: $3,049,873 $2,395,064

Directing your impact Top giving designations in FY20: Fund

$3,237,866

$2,200,202

# of donors

Annual Fund (University's Greatest Need)

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Student Emergency Fund

203

General Scholarship Fund

157

MarDee Xifaras Community Activist Scholarship

140

Marc St. Pierre Memorial Scholarship

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227 gifts were made in honor or in memory of individuals

Extraordinary people FY17

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Gifts that endure Endowment funds are essential to maintaining and

1,737 individuals and organizations made a commitment to support UMassD students and programs.

132 Organizations (corporation, foundation, other)

enhancing the quality of all that UMass Dartmouth offers. These funds, which will generate income in perpetuity, help pay for vital needs such as financial aid, faculty salaries, research support, and curricular programs. Growth in our endowment reduces UMass Dartmouth’s dependence on tuition, thus ensuring that a college education is affordable and accessible.

638 Friends (parent, faculty, staff, other)

967 Alumni

Total amount of endowed funds: $66,867,493 • $2,117,752.53 in spending distribution from endowed

funds • 234 endowed scholarships • 36 endowed funds • Newest endowed scholarship: MarDee Xifaras

Community Activist Scholarship • 227 gifts were made in honor or in memory

of individuals

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Donors hail from 40 different states and 3 countries

Dartmouth Impact on the community Research with local impact Research and programs in UMass Dartmouth's $28 million research enterprise led by faculty and students drives local economic growth and innovation, including: • $1.9M from Vineyard Wind to study offshore wind impacts • Developing tools to stimulate growth in the local fishing industry • $4.6M from the Office of Naval Research to help the local defense industry • $1.2M in Blue Economy funding to fuel local economic growth • $2.1M to research STEM education methodology in New Bedford and Fall River schools • Research on the disease-fighting benefits of cranberries carried out in Southeastern Massachusetts

An economic catalyst The latest Economic Contribution analysis (Donahue Institute, 2018) shows: • UMass Dartmouth’s total economic output was $549,773,282, including operating expenditures, payroll, student spending off-campus, and construction expenditures.

• The University supports 1,185 internal jobs and 2,617 external jobs in the community, including 150 jobs resulting from the construction of the first-year residence hall and dining complex.

Innovative minds that stay in the region UMass Dartmouth is the leader in educating SouthCoast’s workforce industries (Internal Data, 2019): • 31% of students were from the SouthCoast • 53% of students were from Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod • 30% of alumni live on the SouthCoast • 48% of alumni live in Southeastern Massachusetts and Cape Cod

Upward social mobility UMass Dartmouth was ranked #76 nationwide and #2 in Massachusetts on the U.S. News & World Report’s Top Performers on Social Mobility list. This ranking measures a school’s success at graduating students that receive federal Pell Grants compared to non-Pell Grant recipients.

Giving societies recognize the loyalty, leadership, and legacy of our donors to UMass Dartmouth and UMass Law. 1895 Society

Named in honor of the year of the incorporation of our predecessor institution, New Bedford Textile School, the 1895 Society recognizes UMassD’s most generous and loyal donors. We honor four foundational pillars of philanthropy within the 1895 Society.

Loyalty Circle Steadfast donors who have given an annual gift at any level in the most recent two or more consecutive years.

Chancellor’s Leadership Circle Individuals who demonstrate a commitment to UMass Dartmouth through annual support of $1,000 or more.

Lifetime Giving Circle Individuals whose cumulative donations reach $100,000 or more are honored in the Lifetime Giving Circle.

Legacy Circle Donors whose gifts will benefit UMass Dartmouth in the future, through estate gifts, beneficiary designations, and gifts that pay income to the donor.

1981 Society

Donors to UMass Law are acknowledged in the 1981 Society, named for the year our predecessor institution, Southern New England School of Law, was created. We honor two foundational pillars of philanthropy within the 1981 Society.

Loyalty Circle Recognizes donors who have given an annual gift, at any level, in the most recent three or more consecutive years.

Dean's Leadership Circle Individuals who demonstrate a commitment to UMass Law through annual support of $1,000 or more.

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