University Advancement Vice President Fred Najjar is charged with ensuring we are responsible stewards of your gift. He also oversees and has responsibility for all University Advancement units. Members of his staff support the division’s budget and human resources functions and handle planning for special events such as the Tower Award Dinner. View the University Advancement org chart [PDF].
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Our Mission
University Advancement strengthens the university's mission by: engaging alumni and friends; cultivating and increasing philanthropic support from individuals, corporations and foundations; stewarding gifts; raising public awareness; and working with legislators and other governmental officials to achieve the university's goals.
Our Values
- Excellence | To maintain the highest levels of professional, intellectual, organizational and operational standards and service at all departmental levels through continuous improvement and innovation.
- Integrity | To be fair, honest and just in business dealings and in our relationships on campus and beyond.
- Student success | To be guided in all our endeavors by the university's academic priorities and the objective of student achievement.
- Collaboration | To recognize and honor the importance of partnerships and teamwork in achieving the university's mission and in developing new ideas and strategies for success.
- Diversity | To celebrate and respect our differences and to recognize and appreciate how those differences provide insights and perspectives that contribute to attaining our mutual goals.
- Transparency | To embrace openness and accountability at all levels and in all aspects of the enterprise, from financial transactions to communications to disciplinary actions.
- Positive, supportive work environment | To achieve and sustain a work environment that is inclusive, rewards individual and team efforts, fosters self-esteem and personal growth, promotes cordiality and instills professionalism.
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