Funding Priorities
The College of Creative Arts and Media has identified a list of essential funding
priorities that will power our accomplishments in education and research in the
coming decades.
Student Scholarships and Enhancement
By creating new scholarship endowments, we will be able to provide financial support
to many more eligible students. We also seek funds to support students doing internships
and studying abroad - experiences that enhance their portfolios and professional
opportunities.
Dean’s Fund
Discretionary funds allow the Dean to be reactive to changes in the industry and
to create new programming (majors, special projects, etc.) based on those changes.
These funds also supplement scholarships and allow us to bring artists and industry
professionals to campus for speaking events.
Named Professorships and Chairs
As we face increased competition for top faculty, we must create salary and incentive
packages that will allow us to recruit and retain the best professionals in our
fields.
Making a Gift
We encourage you to make a contribution within the area you feel most passionate.
If you have questions about the giving process, please contact Jennifer Jordan at
Jennifer.Jordan@mail.wvu.edu for giving to the Schools of Art and Design,
Music, and Theatre and Dance, or the Art Museum. Contact Mary Esposito at
mesposito@wvuf.org for giving to the Reed School of Media and Communications.
Ways to Give
Gifts can be made online, by mail or by phone. Additionally, there are several different types of giving including planned gifts, gifts in kind, annual giving and more.
Learn more
Maximizing Your Gift
You or your spouse may work for a company that matches employees’ gifts to higher
education. These programs are a great way to multiply your support by doubling,
or in some cases tripling, employees’ gifts. Please contact your employer for
details.
Tax-Deductible Gifts
Year-end gifts must have a USPS postmark of December 31 or earlier to receive tax
credit. A USPS postmark of December 31 or earlier is valid regardless of when
we receive the check. Your tax advisor is the best resource for addressing questions
regarding the deductibility of your contribution.