Ames, Iowa
November 12, 2007
A first-of-its-kind endowed
deanship at Iowa State
University has been established in the
College of Agriculture and
Life Sciences thanks to a $3 million gift from an anonymous
donor.
The endowed fund will provide perpetual financial support for
emerging college priorities and will be administered by the
current and all future deans of the College of Agriculture and
Life Sciences.
"This is a very exciting step for Iowa State University," said
ISU President Gregory L. Geoffroy. "We aim to establish endowed
deanships in each of our colleges, and creating the first one in
our renowned College of Agriculture and Life Sciences is a great
way to begin. We are extremely grateful to this donor and the
many others who are supporting this very important effort."
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences Dean Wendy Wintersteen,
the first holder of the endowed deanship, said the gift is an
extraordinary commitment to the college's mission. "This gift is
a clear signal that our alumni and friends are passionate about
supporting the college's mission, success and continued growth.
They understand the critical importance of research and
education in the agricultural and life sciences for both the
future of Iowa and the citizens of the world. This endowment
will help safeguard our position among the very best."
Endowed leadership positions allow administrators to leverage
human and financial resources. Endowment earnings help provide
flexible funds that can be directed to support urgent or
emerging priorities. For example, earnings from this endowment
may support faculty with research funding, graduate assistants
and other areas of greatest need, and could enhance the student
educational experience through expanded opportunities for
research and learning opportunities like assistantships and
fellowships.
"Funds like these can make a huge difference for faculty and
students in the college," said Wintersteen. "Knowing these funds
are available in perpetuity will allow me and future deans of
agriculture and life sciences to take action on emerging
opportunities."
This gift is part of Campaign Iowa State: With Pride and
Purpose, the university's $800 million fundraising effort that
was publicly launched last month. |
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