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Dr. Jack
Tichenor
Vice President for Development |
Giving to Oakland City University
Development
The Oakland City University family is deeply grateful
for the generosity of our alumni and friends, whose philanthropy
makes possible the continued success of the University and impacts
the spiritual, intellectual and economic growth of the people
in our state, region and nation. Without the support of these
donors, the more than 120 year history of academic excellence
would not have been possible.
The role of the University Office
of Development is to provide assistance to all Oakland City University
donors in planning and accomplishing their individual philanthropic
wishes.
Annual Giving
Since the establishment of the University in 1885, tuition
has been kept affordable making a Christian education available
to as many people as possible. Historically, Oakland City University
tuition has been among the lowest of the independent Colleges
and Universities in Indiana. Typical of such schools, tuition
at Oakland City University covers about 60 percent of the annual
operating budget. The balance to meet budget needs, therefore,
must come from the gifts of alumni, churches, businesses and friends.
Because of donor generosity, the University has not experienced
a deficit annual audit in more than 30 years.
Each year fund raising activities
include personal appeals, mailings to alumni and friends and a
phonothon. The phonothon is a two-week effort by student and alumni
volunteers to reach as many potential donors as possible to discuss
opportunities to strengthen Oakland City University and make a
difference in the lives of Oakland City University students.
Some of the areas that these unrestricted
gifts benefit are:
• Undergraduate and graduate
scholarships
• Library funds
• Enhanced high school and adult recruitment
• Technology upgrades for computer labs and study areas
• Art exhibits, music recitals and athletic events including
intramural and intercollegiate sports
Benefits of Giving
Your gift, regardless of the amount, matters. Contributions
are used to develop the God-given abilities of promising students
through scholarship assistance, encourage faculty in further developing
their teaching skills and helping to equip as many classrooms
and labs as possible with state-of-the-art equipment and much,
much more. As a donor, you play a vital role in maintaining the
Oakland City University academic excellence for generations to
come.
How and What to Give
In addition to check and credit card gifts, Oakland City
University also will assist in receiving the following types of
donations:
• Securities such as stocks,
bonds, insurance policies, and retirement accounts
• Corporate matching gifts
• Real Estate and other gifts-in-kind
Ways
to Give
Contact Us
If you have questions or would like more information
about Oakland City University, please call OCU at 812-749-1212
or e-mail jticheno@oak.edu.
You may also write to :
Oakland City University
Office of Development
138 N. Lucretia Street
Oakland City, IN 47660
