A Day campaign exceeds goal

The A Day for Augusta State University annual fund campaign exceeded its goal by more than $25,000 as the campaign came to an official end on Friday, Oct. 12, with a total of more than $405,000. On-campus giving reached an all time high of $121,125.25, with approximately 85 percent of faculty and staff giving. Contributions are still coming in daily.

“By surpassing our goal by so much, it is evident that we had great leadership in Deke Copenhaver and Professor Mike Searles,” said Ginger Chew, annual fund director. “Also, our volunteers on campus, and in the community, make an incredible difference in the amount of money that we receive. With their assistance, we are able to make personal contact with our supporters, and that is what donors respond to.”

Funds raised will be used to support academic programs and scholarships. The annual fund-raising campaign was kicked off on Aug. 12.

A Day facts:
23 departments had 100 percent participation
Most creative solicitation: Patricia Hyatt, Career Center. She composed a poem to encourage giving. Her department won a pizza lunch.
1st volunteer to reach 100 percent: Ralph Herndon, Media Services

Departments (and their A Day volunteers) having 100 percent participation:

Michelle & Jim Benedict - Math & Computer Science
Charles Case - Sociology
Tom Crute - Chemistry & Physics
Georgia Cunningham - Student Activities
Linda Ellison - College of Business
Barbara Fielding - Dean of Arts & Sciences
Paul Harris - Political Science
Paulette Harris - Clinical & Professional Studies
Ralph Herndon - Media Services
Jennifer Hilliard - Public Relations
Emmamudin Hoosain - Teacher Development
Patricia Hyatt - Career Center
Elizabeth Kendrick - Central Office Supply
Lynda Lotz - Biology
Bob Reeves - Psychology
Wayne Mixon - History
Susan Rucker - Nursing
Shannon Stephens - Counseling & Testing
Gina Thurman - Dean of Students
Cathy Barner - IT Services
Katherine Sweeney - Admissions & Registrar
Jennifer Cooley - Business Office
Stephanie Woodward - Advancement & President's Office

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