Until we read the above definition, we never thought of thanking someone as the same thing as holding them responsible. But when put in the context of charitable giving, it makes sense.

The nearly 3,300 individuals, corporations, and foundations listed on the following pages are responsible—through their gifts totaling nearly $1 million in 2004–05—for strengthening the college’s programs and research, providing much needed support to our students, extending the work of our faculty and staff into the community, and giving us the tools to respond to new opportunities.

As we look ahead, we see celebration and challenge. This fall we began celebrating the college’s centennial, recognizing 100 years of research and teaching in the fields of education and human development.

We face the challenge of a University-wide restructuring that will greatly expand the College of Education and Human Development, adding three new departments and as many as 80 new faculty members.

We hope you will continue to share the responsibility of keeping this college a great place to learn, with strong research and a continued commitment to being in partnership with our communities and schools. Thank you for all you have done. With your continuing support, we can meet the challenges of the future.

2004-2005 Report to Donors [.pdf]

Steve Yussen
dean

Lynn Slifer
director of development