Undergraduate Catalog - University of Louisiana at Monroe

2012-2013 UNDERGRADUATE CATALOG
UNIVERSITY AFFILIATES AND
EXTERNAL AFFAIRS
PUBLIC INFORMATION
The Office of Public Information edits and
disseminates all news releases concerning University
activities, works as a liaison between administration/
faculty/staff and the media, coordinates University
publications, oversees the office of photographic services,
coordinates the University’s marketing initiatives, and
works on many University and Community special
projects.
ULM ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Organized in 1952, the ULM Alumni Association’s
mission is to support the fulfillment of the University’s
mission through the meaningful engagement of its alumni.
The Alumni Association has 30 alumni chapters and 5
academic chapters, and draws its membership from over
55,000 graduates worldwide. Throughout the year, the
Alumni Association hosts events that bring alumni, friends,
faculty and staff, and future students together to share the
ULM experience.
The Association’s objective is to add value to the
University’s efforts in fund raising, student recruitment and
political support, and to develop additional capacity to add
value in these and other areas of university endeavors.
To support the ULM Alumni Association, to
update your alumni record, or for more information on
membership benefits, check our website at: www.ulm.edu/
alumni or call us at (866)-WARHAWK.
ULM ATHLETIC FOUNDATION
The Athletic Foundation is ULM’s athletic pillar,
comprised of individuals and businesses that have a
common interest in the overall athletic program. The
Athletic Foundation strives to secure the necessary
means to improve a student athlete academically and
to enhance the University’s image through athletic
excellence. Founded in 1956, the Athletic Foundation
helps finance travel, purchase supplies and equipment,
fund scholarships, and support upgrades and
maintenance of athletic facilities.
For more information on methods of giving and
membership levels and benefits, check our website at:
http://gowarhawks.net/
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support through the coordination and centralization of major
fundraising and gift solicitation activities.
The Foundation has grown steadily in assets and in
the level and range of support provided to ULM’s academic
and student development programs. To date, enrichment
activities provided through the Foundation’s development
program have touched many areas of university life,
including student recruitment, student scholarships, faculty
and staff development, and financial aid.
A 35-member Board of Trustees, comprised of business
and professional leaders, provide policy and budgetary
leadership for the Foundation.
UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE CENTER
The University Conference Center, located on the
seventh floor of the University Library, provides support
to the educational and public service missions of ULM.
Preference is given for allocation of space in the Center
to on-campus groups and to functions that are consistent
with the mission of the University. Off campus groups may
lease the Center, but political, sectarian, fraternal, and
non-university related fundraisers are prohibited. For more
information call (318) 342-3624.
WAYS OF GIVING
The ULM Annual Fund is the core development
program that generates private support for the University
of Louisiana at Monroe. Its mission is to raise annual gifts
which support the recruitment and retention of outstanding
students and the strategic prioritized initiatives of the
University.
Other ways of giving to ULM include:
* Cash Gifts * Estate Gifts
* Memorials and Honoraria * Major Gifts
* Programs and Securities Gifts * Real Estate Gifts
* Will Bequests * Gift Annuities
* Naming Opportunities * Charitable Trusts
To learn more about ULM’s needs, reasons to give,
and levels of giving, check our website at: www.ulm.edu/
supportulm.
ULM FOUNDATION
The ULM Foundation was established in 1961 as a
private, non-profit organization dedicated to the growth,
development and enhancement of the University of
Louisiana at Monroe.
The mission of the Foundation is to function as a service
organization to the academic and student development
communities by broadening the University’s base of financial