Join Today! “If you want to be happy, if you want to live a life of genuine pleasure, do something for somebody else. It is the quiet, unseen giving which never reaches the ear of the world that makes possible the existence of the best things of the world.” — Booker T. Washington
Dear Eminent Presidential Associates and Prospective Eminent Presidential Associates of Tuskegee University: Your continuing contributions have a major impact on advancing Tuskegee University’s capability to provide a high quality education to our students. Your high level of commitment and your dedication to Tuskegee University are both greatly appreciated. Now is the time for all of us to recognize that Tuskegee University’s path to the next level of academic preeminence is predicated upon expanding the array of those alumni and other supporters who are able and willing to significantly contribute to venerable Tuskegee University’s great leap forward. I urge you to seize this opportunity to generously reaffirm your level of support, to boldly encourage your colleagues and friends to join us in the struggle to advance students’ opportunities to matriculate toward stellar careers, to protect and preserve Tuskegee University’s historic architectural legacies, to develop new and exciting instructional and research initiatives and, finally, to incorporate state-of-the-science technologies for the benefit of our students and faculty. If you have not already been designated an Eminent Presidential Associate, I cordially and eagerly invite you to join with us in this vitally important mission. As the recently inaugurated Sixth President of Tuskegee University, I have full faith and confidence that our alumni and friends will rise to the occasion and continue to demonstrate the loyalty and enthusiasm for this great University that its heritage so richly deserves.
Gilbert L. Rochon, Ph.D., MPH President and University Professor
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EminEnt PrEsidEntial associatEs ovErviEw: The Eminent Presidential Associates was established in 1965 and formally organized in 1975 to assist the University in its long-term development program. Specific objectives of the programs are: • To develop sustained interest in and substantial support of Tuskegee University among alumni and friends. • To provide a medium for meaningful participation in matters of major consideration related to plans and problems of continuing program development at Tuskegee University. • To provide an organized medium through which considerable numbers of alumni and friends can be recognized appropriately for significant contributions to the University. meetings The annual meeting of Eminent President Associates is held on the campus at the beginning of each academic year immediately prior to the Fall Convocation. Members are encouraged to attend these meetings, at which time opportunity is provided for them to obtain first-hand information about the University’s overall program and meet officials responsible for expanding the innovative and dynamic disciplines initiated by founder Booker T. Washington. Clusters of associates in any given locality are encouraged to meet as often as they wish. membership The membership totals more than 700 alumni and friends and is restricted to individuals only. There are five categories of membership available, with the option to move from one category to another. Once the minimum amount for a category is achieved, members are moved to the next category—assuming the minimum annual amount for that category is paid.
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Eminent Presidential Associates of Tuskegee University Dear Fellow Alumni & Friends: On behalf of the Eminent Presidential Associates of Tuskegee University, I want to thank you for your continued support of alma mater. The Eminent Presidential Associates have supported alma mater since it was established in 1965 to help the University achieve its long term goals. One of its primary objectives is to develop sustained interest in, and substantial support of, Tuskegee University among both alumni and friends. This brochure is the latest revision opening with a message from the president in his final year. The President’s message is followed by an overview of the program, information on annual meetings, and membership levels. A membership/pledge card with a self addressed return “tear-off” is provided. If you’re not already a part of this important, impactful and impressive program, we invite you to join the more than 700 current members, today. Simply fill out the attached pledge card, enclose your initial payment based on your desired level, and watch your dollars at work. We need your involvement in order to continue strengthening support for alma mater. If you have questions regarding the Eminent Presidential Associates Program, please contact me or any current member of the program. Thank you for your support of Tuskegee University. Sincerely, McKinley H. Brister Chairman – Eminent Presidential Associates Phone: 773.375.7743 | Brister925@aol.com
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uskegee University, founded by Booker T. Washington in 1881, had its beginning as a small black institution that trained black teachers. With meager beginnings, it has expanded outward and upward — always maintaining its basic philosophy for integrity and excellence in education, research and service to the greater community — to become one of the most prestigious universities in this nation. Today, over 128 years later, the University continues to serve as a center of comprehensive educational service ranging from the bachelor’s level programs through master’s level programs, as well as the doctoral level in Veterinary Medicine (D.V.M), Materials Science and Engineering, and Integrative Biosciences (Ph.D.). The academic programs are organized into six Colleges/ Schools: (1) College of Agricultural, Environmental and Natural Science; (2) College of Business and Information Science; (3) College of Engineering, and Physical Sciences; (4) College of Liberal Arts and Education; (5) College of Veterinary Medicine, Nursing and Allied Health and (6) School of Architecture and Construction Science. The curricula these six Colleges/Schools currently offer 49 degrees including 35 bachelors, 11 masters, a Doctor of Philosophy in Materials Science and Engineering, Doctor of Philosophy in Integrative Biosciences, and Doctor of Veterinary Medicine.
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Thanks to the Eminent Presidential Associates and other friends, Tuskegee University renovated White Hall. Through their gifts, Eminent Presidential Associates also provide scholarships to deserving students. ALL CONTRIBUTIONS TO TUSKEGEE UNIVERSITY ARE TAX-DEDUCTIBLE.
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