| DATE: | June 7, 2018 |
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| SUBJ ECT: | Scholarship Fundraising Effort for Female STEM Majors |
| FROM: | Office of Institutional Advancement and Alumni Relations |
| ACTION ITEM: | No |
BACKGROUND: Alumnae Patricia Russell-McCloud, Esq. led the effort to solicit donations to encourage and recognize African-American females to pursue STEM majors.
SUMMARY OF PROGRAMS/ ACTIVITIES: 13 scholarships were awarded to African-American female STEM majors.
ALIGNMENT WITH STRATEGIC GOALS: Goal 4 – Enhance the Impact of External Relations and Development.
Goal 2 – Achieve Academic Excellence Across all Programs and Colleges, Increase Student General Education Skills, Degree Persistence, Career Readiness and Graduation Rates.
COMMITTEE/PROGRAM ACTION: N/A
PROGRAM IMPLICATIONS: Increased student scholarship opportunities.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS: No negative fiscal implications. Additional funds available for student scholarships.
ATTACHMENTS: A summary of the 13 scholarships awarded.
RECOMMENDATION: Information only. Commend Attorney Russell-McCloud and encourage continuation of the scholarship.