Sinclair Community College students wanting to give to their university now have an avenue to do so.<\/p>\n
Students Support Sinclair – or S cubed – is a new initiative under the Advancement division that looks to encourage students to donate money to the college.<\/p>\n
“We are trying to create a culture of student philanthropy on campus,” said Alumni Affairs manager Karen Usrey.<\/p>\n
Tough economic times might make it hard to convince people to give, but even small donations can have a big impact.<\/p>\n
“If every student gave $1, we could raise $24,000,” said Student Philanthropy Committee member Sherita Jackson. “This is a growing project and we are trying to get everyone involved.”<\/p>\n
Four-year colleges benefit from alumni associations that bring in money from former students. Since many Sinclair students go on to earn degrees from these four-year universities, Sinclair does not always receive the same level of donations from former students. Usrey said the key is to not wait until a student becomes an alumnus to encourage donations.<\/p>\n
“There is a continuum of giving,” Usrey said. “The point at which they are students is the beginning of that line.”<\/p>\n
Many Sinclair students benefit from scholarship money to help fund their education. Usrey believes raising awareness about where that money comes from could encourage more students to give.<\/p>\n
“There is actually a donor on the other end of that money,” Usrey said. “This will hopefully create that atmosphere of thankfulness and awareness of philanthropy.”<\/p>\n
Donations will be accepted throughout spring quarter. Student clubs will compete to see who can raise the most money during Spring Fling on May 13.<\/p>\n
“Whatever amount is raised by commencement, will be presented at the June commencement ceremony by a representative from the student class gift committee,” said Philanthropy Committee member Bill Ivan. “That money will support the general scholarship fund of the Sinclair Foundation.”<\/p>\n
Students can give money at donation boxes in Aramark locations around campus or pick up a donation envelope from the Bursar’s office. For more information online, students can go to www.sinclair.edu\/classgift.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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