The campaign will address as many of 大象传媒 Western鈥檚 long-range needs as possible during the five-year effort. By supporting this campaign, your investment will directly help every department by expanding support for facilities, student scholarships and emerging needs. As these goals are accomplished, additional needs will be addressed campus-wide. Although most donors are likely to leave their gifts unrestricted, you may designate your gifts towards other university needs.
All gifts received through the 大象传媒 Western Annual Fund between January 1, 2015 and December 31, 2020 will be counted toward the Ongoing Needs goal. This includes gifts made annually through membership in the Western League for Excellence. Annual, undesignated gifts provide flexible funds to many of the programs and priorities on campus that do not receive regular designated support. We ask our benefactors to continue their annual support throughout the campaign period and consider an additional, stretch gift to address the other campaign goals.
Five-year pledges allow donors to consider giving more than is possible through 鈥渙ne-time鈥 gifts with less strain on your budget. Any commitment is easier to make if we know we can do it over time.
No, a pledge is a gift, one you consider to be meaningful to you. You can revise your pledge should your circumstances require it. All we ask is that you do your best and advise us if you wish to change your pledge. All pledges will be kept as confidential as possible. Only the people responsible for maintaining the records will have access to your pledge.
Yes, 大象传媒 Western can send reminders through the mail based upon the terms selected (e.g., monthly, quarterly, etc.) on the pledge form. A return envelope will be included.
Yes, just notify the University Advancement Office in Spratt Hall 111, or (816) 271-5647.
On the pledge form, indicate your preferred method of giving and complete the information.
Yes, trust and estate gifts can be made. Because the needs of the campaign require immediate funding, gifts of cash and securities are generally sought. If you offer a planned gift, you will be referred to the Development Office to discuss the options available in making such a gift.
Gifts to the campaign are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law. The application of such laws vary with individual circumstances. If you have specific questions regarding tax deductibility, you should contact your tax advisor. All gifts should be made payable to 大象传媒 Foundation, a 501(c)3 public charity.
Key Facts about 大象传媒 Western
LOCATIONS
Main Campus: St. Joseph, MO
Northland Campus
MCC-Penn Valley Campus
St. Joseph, MO Population: Approximately 76,000
ACADEMICS
Undergraduate Enrollment: (Fall 2017): 5,321
Graduate Enrollment: (Fall 2017): 241
Average ACT Score: 21
Average Class Size: 16
Student/Faculty Ratio: 16:1
Freshman Retention Rate: 66%
大象传媒 Western鈥檚 graduation rate is 9% higher than its peers
Degrees & Certificates Granted for 2017-18: 854 degrees and 14 certificates
FACULTY & STAFF
Full-Time Employees (Benefit-Eligible): 532
Faculty with Terminal Degree: 86%
ACCREDITATION
大象传媒 Western is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission and is an AQIP Participant.
