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How to Support UT Tyler
The
University of Texas at Tyler is committed to
excellence and serves as a critically important
center of higher education for a 14-county region.
Established in 1971, it has grown into a four-year
comprehensive university with important and
unique programs such as education, nursing and
the only public engineering college in East
Texas. Its enrollment is projected to double
within the next few years and we ask for your
support as we embrace an exciting future!
There
are many ways to support this University. Please
read over the following information for giving
opportunities. If there are any questions, please
contact our office, or you may send a check
direct to The Office for University Advancement:
Dr. Mabry with the President's Bell |
Outright
Gifts
Benefactors
who contribute outright gifts provide immediate benefit
to the University. Benefactors may designate a restriction
as to the use of their gift or leave the gift unrestricted,
thereby providing the University flexibility in meeting
its development priorities.
- Cash - fully deductible
- Marketable
Securities - save on both income and capital
gains taxes
- Real
Estate - avoid capital gains, a charitable deduction
at fair market value up to 30% of donors adjusted
gross income
- Life
Insurance - immediate income tax deduction
to current value of the policy
- Pledges - allow flexibility in making gifts over time
- Gifts-In-Kind - such as artwork, jewelry, and equipment also
allow a fair-market value deduction
- Corporate
Matching Gifts - maximize your gift with employer matching contributions
- Honorary
& Memorial Gifts - fully deductible contribution
in recognition of friends and loved ones
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Endowed Student Scholarships
The University of Texas at Tyler's highest priorities are to increase enrollment and attract high-ability students to the University. Funding for the following scholarships enable us to offer competitive scholarships to academically talented students and provide need-based scholarships to other qualifying students.
Academic Scholarship |
$10,000 |
Presidential Scholarship |
$30,000 |
Graduate Student Fellowship |
$50,000 |
Endowed Faculty Professorships and Chairs
Distinguished faculty members are crucial in order to maintain our standard of excellence among our educators.
Distinguished University Chair |
$2,000,000 |
Distinguished Chair |
$1,500,000 |
Chair |
$1,000,000 |
Distinguished University Professorship |
$500,000 |
Distinguished Professorship |
$250,000 |
Professorship |
$100,000 |
Student Academic Excellence Fund
Participation
in special, off-campus projects and field trips enrich
and enhance the education offered to our students. These
enrichment opportunities are not covered by budget and
donor sponsorship is vital.
Faculty
Research and Development Excellence Fund
Contributions
to fund cutting-edge research, to employ graduate assistants
and to securing specialized equipment ensure that our
reputation as a forward thinking, state of the art university
is unchallenged.
Buildings and Physical Facilities
It
is imperative that new and larger facilities be built
to accommodate the growing number of students and expanded
curriculum of this University. Contributions for this
building fund should be earmarked "Capital Improvement
Fund." Our donors are assured that all possible
care is exercised to keep the beautiful park-like atmosphere
of our campus.
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moved along, not only by the mighty shoves of its heroes, but also by
the aggregate of the tiny pushes of each honest worker. " Helen Keller. |
Those who serve as working members of the following organizations are individuals with diverse talents and vocations whose input help shape the future of this University. We depend on their wisdom, creativity, and support. We appreciate their strength. We are grateful for their service. If you are committed to giving your time to any of the following organizations, please contact our office.
The Heritage Society members are those who have notified UT Tyler of an intention to leave a future or planned gift through their estate plan or will. Members receive special recognition and invitations to special events hosted by the President of The University of Texas at Tyler.
The Patriot Classic Society is a select organization formed by and composed of civic, business, professional and philanthropic leaders devoted to perpetuating the Patriot Golf Classic and enhancing its prestigious traditions and high standards. Membership is limited to 25 members who make an undesignated and unrestricted contribution of $5,000 or more annual to the Patriot Golf Classic. Members receive VIP privileges during the tournament and are encouraged to participate in the Classic by sponsoring teams, events and other tournament activities.
President's Associates members are an elite group of friends of this university whose annual dues are unrestricted funds, which allow the president to allocate dollars quickly, and decisively in the pursuit of excellence - for the extras that allow the university to be above average, to do the special things that enhance the educational experience of students. Membership privileges include special mailings and invitations to select UT Tyler events and programs. Memberships are available.
Friends of the Arts is an organization of artists and scholars, patron of the arts and benefactors whose purpose is to support the fine and performing arts. The annual membership fee is allocated to support the university in its efforts to bring noted artists to the campus; secondly, to assist in providing for those special needs which enhance the academic programs in the arts. Members are treated to day trips to museums in Dallas, Ft. Worth and Houston and enjoy fellowship at the annual membership party.
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