In January, UT Martin kicked off the Family Campaign, an important part of the upcoming system-wide “Campaign for Tennessee.” The Family Campaign is an opportunity for all members of the UT Martin family—clerical and administrative staff, faculty and retirees—to give back to the university.

Family Campaign Chairs are interim vice chancellor for student affairs, Jerald Ogg, faculty; director of alumni relations, Charley Deal, staff; and professor emeritus, Bettye Giles, retirees. Each academic and administrative department is led by an area captain, who will ask his or her department’s faculty and staff to join in supporting UT Martin. Their goal is to encourage all members of the campus family to contribute. All gifts and pledges will count toward the Family Campaign and will help the university achieve its goal of having the highest percentage of giving of any UT campus.

As members of the campus community, faculty, staff and retirees are keenly aware of the university’s needs. Contributions are a concrete way to express belief in the value of the institution. Internal support for The Campaign for Tennessee will create the momentum for its overall success as prospective donors look at the levels of family giving when deciding to support an institution.

“Whether our work involves teaching or the maintenance of our grounds and facilities, providing clerical support or administering policies, this is our opportunity to be part of the growth and development of our students,” Chancellor Nick Dunagan said.