amazing possibilities

Amazing Possibilities: The Campaign for Dominican University is an ambitious fund-raising endeavor that will allow the university to fulfill its strategic vision. Gifts to the Annual Fund, however, provide a pool of unrestricted funds that provide critical operating support for academic services, scholarship support and all day-to-day needs. Those who wish to support the university will be asked to make a gift to both the campaign and the Annual Fund.

 

CAMPAIGN TOTAL $50,000,000
Raised to Date $47,368,151

 

 

CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES (Estimated)

Facilities

Goal $33,500,000

 

In order to fulfill its vision “to be a premier, Catholic, comprehensive teaching university with an enrollment of 4,000 students,” Dominican University must provide exceptional facilities that allow for program expansion and excellence. The following facilities projects are critical to ensuring the future vitality of the university.

 

Parmer Hall: The New Science/Academic Building

Parking Garage and Thatcher Access

Rose K. Goedert Center for Early Childhood Education

 

Endowment

Goal $5,500,000

 

A robust endowment is a key indicator of a university’s strength and vitality. Endowment dollars provide a dependable source of income, giving the university the opportunity to enhance programs as well as support students and faculty members. Dominican University’s endowment needs to increase its endowment level in several strategic areas, including the following.

 

Academic Programs:

  • Rosary College of Arts and Sciences
  • Graduate School of Library and Information Science
  • Brennan School of Business
  • School of Education
  • Graduate School of Social Work
  • Institute for Adult Learning

 

Faculty Excellence:

  • Faculty Chairs
  • Distinguished Professorships
  • Faculty Development Funds
  • Excellence in Teaching Awards
  • Center for Teaching and Learning Excellence

 

Student Enrichment and Financial Aid:

  • Scholarships (merit, diversity, study abroad)
  • Student Support Services
  • Performing Arts Center
  • Multidisciplinary Lecture Series

 

Program Support

Goal $5,000,000

 

For Student Recruitment and Retention:

  • Center for Teaching and Learning
  • Theater Arts Program
  • St. Catherine of Siena Center
  • Library Collection Expansion

Dominican Priory Grounds and Facilities

Facility Accessibility

Business Career Center

International Initiatives

Educational Evaluation Center

Graduate School of Library and Information Sciences Program Expansion

Student Academic Resource Center

Recreational and Athletic Programs

Student Health Services

 

Annual Fund

Goal $6,000,000