The Campaign for ETSU Tomorrow is bringing attention to East Tennessee State University, the ETSU Foundation and the ETSU National Alumni Association.
ETSU has been honored with the Award of Excellence in the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE) District III 2001 Awards Competition. The award as presented in the Total Educational Fundraising Programs category for District III which includes over 550 colleges and universities throughout the southeastern portion of the United States.
ETSU was the only institution selected for the Award of Excellence in this category this year.
Edward G. Kardos, director of development from Virginia Commonwealth University, was the chief judge for CASE’s Total Programs Division. He said he was impressed with ETSU’s submission.
“ETSU’s entry showed the effectiveness of the school’s comprehensive approach for their capital campaign. The amount of detail that has gone into planning for the Campaign for ETSU Tomorrow clearly demonstrates the far-reaching success that has been accomplished by the university’s administration and campaign volunteers so far.”
President Stanton believes winning this award allows ETSU to thrive and compete among other national universities.
“The efforts of our dedicated alumni and (ETSU) Foundation members have ensured the success of the Campaign for ETSU Tomorrow,” Stanton said. “Their allegiance and generosity clearly prove that we can become one of the best regional universities in the country. This award from CASE confirms our commitment to provide a margin of excellence for all those who come here to study, teach and serve.”
Spearheading the campaign for ETSU Tomorrow is honorary campaign chair retired First District Congressman James H. Quillen. Campaign co-chairs are Wayne Basler, past president and current member of the ETSU Foundation, and Stuart E. Wood, Jr. immediate past president of the ETSU Foundation and the first ETSU graduate to lead the foundation in its history. All three men have supported the university and its students for a number of years in many significant endeavors.
Dennis Powell, current Foundation president, and John A. Jones, president of ETSU National Alumni Association, commended the capital campaign volunteers and University Advancement staff as well a other university employees for their continuous commitment and support for the Campaign for ETSU Tomorrow.
“We have enjoyed serving these respective organizations and helping benefactors, alumni supporters and loyal ETSU employees who have so generously united for the betterment of the university,” Powell said.
The silent phase of the $40 million, five-year campaign began on July 1, 1997. The official closing of the campaign in set for June 30, 2002.
Just four months into the public phase on May 11, 2000, Stanton “raised the bar” and revised the original target to $50 million.
Stanton will give an update on the progress of the Campaign for ETSU Tomorrow at the annual Distinguished President’s Trust Dinner Friday at the Adelphia Centre in Millennium Park.
“This recognition acknowledges the development of a partnership which will enhance the university’s commitment to quality in its programs and in its students,” said Dr. Richard A. Manahan, vice president for university advancement and executive vice president of the ETSU Foundation. “No university can become truly distinctive without private support.”
For more information on the CASE award or details on the Campaign for ETSU Tomorrow, contact Manahan at (423) 439-5381

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