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Letter from the Chancellor
Spring brings with it the theme of rebirth and renewal. As the seasons change, and we transition from a snow-covered winter landscape towards a brighter, greener future, I can’t help but make comparisons to various happenings in and around our campus.
As many of you know, this term will be my last serving as Chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Platteville. The past 12 years have been memorable and challenging in many ways, and I am incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to serve this institution.
As we move into the year together, one thing that will not change is our fundamental mission to o er students a high-quality and a ordable educational experience—one that launches exceptional opportunities and careers, like those that you will read about in this issue.
This is what makes UW-Platteville “A Smart Investment.” I have always believed this to be true about the UW-Platteville institutional identity, but you don’t need to take my word for it. The numbers are clear—90% job placement, above average starting salary, commitment to a ordability, and a student-centered approach all make UW-Platteville a viable choice for students of today and tomorrow.
It is my hope that, with your help, the University of Wisconsin-Platteville will continue to foster the type of institutional approach that will cultivate a brighter future for our students, sta , alumni, and communities, at large.
It is a Great Day to be a Pioneer!
Sincerely,
Dennis J. Shields Chancellor, UW-Platteville “These past 12 years have been memorable and challenging in many ways, and I am incredibly grateful to have had the opportunity to serve this institution.”
SUPPORTING A TRADITION OF EXCELLENCE
The University of Wisconsin-Platteville’s legacy as a college for hardworking individuals and their families remains as we continue our mission to ensure student success. More than one-third of our students are Pell Grant eligible, and many are the first in their families to attend college. Your gift of scholarships will continue this legacy by extending opportunity to those who have the drive and talent to accomplish the extraordinary. UW-Platteville aims to secure philanthropic investment in the following scholarship programs:
UNIVERSITY RETENTION SCHOLARSHIPS COLLEGE BASED SCHOLARSHIPS
UW-Platteville is resolute in our mission to secure access to a world-class UW-Platteville wants every student to have the resources they need to receive education, ensuring that students are given every opportunity to succeed in a world-class education. Through nationally ranked programs, our colleges and out of the classroom. To further enhance our commitment to our students’ provide the optimum academic experience to engage, inspire, and motivate. long-term success, we are offering three-year retention scholarships to You can support scholarships in a specific college to allow students incoming students who enter the university as freshmen. University-based the freedom to realize their dreams and make a real impact throughout retention scholarships can have a broad impact across campus. society.
TOGETHER, WE CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
We invite you to partner with us as we prepare students to emerge as leaders who transform the world. You may contribute to an existing scholarship fund or create an endowed scholarship. An endowment is permanent and carefully invested to provide income for scholarships. The principal continues in perpetuity as a legacy for the future.
GIFT COMMITMENT
Scholarship
Current use (3.5%) Endowment level
Endowed minimum $875 $25,000 Desired endowment amount $1,750 $50,000+ Pass through minimum $1,000 $0 Desired pass through $2,000+ $0 For questions, contact Stacia Stephenson, Director of Major Gifts, Development and Alumni Engagement, at 608.732.0629 or stephensons@uwplatt.edu.
UW-Platteville Foundation P.O. Box 254 | Platteville WI 53818
