Faculty and Staff Giving Initiative

SJC is a special place for me. It’s where I was the first in my family to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees. It’s where I learned how to succeed academically and was able to develop a true sense of self. I am proud to have been able to attend St. Joseph’s College because of the scholarships I earned when I was a student here. Being able to support current students and assist with specific needs (such as through the Neil Lamens Fund and the Student Emergency Fund) is important to me and allows for the legacy of SJC to continue. I am truly happy to be a part of that.

There is genuine love for our students from our faculty and staff. I have seen staff members in many different offices patiently, professionally and kindly serve the students. I’ve seen faculty and staff encourage students in informal conversations, supporting them at athletic events and performances. Our financial support is just as important. There are many foundations that are willing to give money to college and universities based upon the percentage of support shown by faculty and staff. The monetary amount doesn’t matter. The percentage of employees who donate is what is important for these foundations. I’ve seen 100% support in our interactions with the students. It would be wonderful to see 100% support financially from us as well. That’s why I give.

SJC is a College that provides uniquely personal experiences for students. Through our contributions, we preserve, foster and further enable the these uniquely personal experiences — be they scholarships, trips abroad, assistance in times of need or other student activities. My giving is intended to help those less fortunate who might otherwise not have the experiences that a college education can offer. My goal is to be able to help relieve the stress of providing a college education and related expenses from the minds of our students or their parents, so that they can focus on the valuable experiences and education that SJC affords.