2022-2023
PHILANTHROPIC
IMPACT REPORT
Since 2016, more than 10,000 members of #OurSCSU community demonstrated their pride by supporting St. Cloud State through gifts to our first comprehensive fundraising campaign in almost 20 years — Unleash the Future: The Campaign for St. Cloud
ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION NET ASSETS $60,000,000 $55,000,000 $50,000,000 $45,000,000 $40,000,000 $35,000,000 $30,000,000 $25,000,000 $20,000,000 $15,000,000 $10,000,000 $5,000,000 $0
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UNLEASH THE FUTURE: THE CAMPAIGN FOR ST. CLOUD STATE UNIVERSITY AL GO
: $32 M
State University. In 6.5 years, we raised an impressive $39.8 million! Your generosity has funded initiatives to propel SCSU forward and implement strategic priorities. To recognize the Campaign’s success and your involvement, we’ve unveiled a new recognition wall in Atwood, expressing gratitude to our donors for this remarkable achievement. Despite our progress, there’s more to be done! Philanthropic support remains crucial for SCSU’s ongoing success, profoundly impacting students and the community. My wife Mary and I, proud Campaign supporters, plan to sustain our impact by supporting opportunities that benefit fellow Huskies now and for future generations. Thank you for joining me in supporting SCSU and cultivating a bright future for our students!
At St. Cloud State, we understand the power and impact that higher education has on individuals, communities, industries and society. We launched the #OurSCSU initiative earlier this year, which showcases the diversity and strength of our community through the collective power of connection that comes from sharing our stories and milestones. #OurSCSU community is committed to inspiring everyone to think boldly and reach higher; to live, learn, and unlock your potential to make an impact on our communities. To take the next step, we must be bold, innovative and focused as we equip our students to take on challenges and positively transform the communities where they live and work. Your support of SCSU through the Husky Impact Fund allows us to do just that. When you support the Husky Impact Fund, you’re making the most immediate impact on our students, our campus and our community. Your support provides crucial flexible funds to address our greatest needs, further strategic priorities and manage unforeseen challenges. On behalf of everyone at SCSU, thank you for your support! We appreciate your continued support of SCSU and the Husky Impact Fund.
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Dave Mingo ’79 Chair, SCSU Foundation Board of Directors
Nicholas Katona Vice President, Advancement & Alumni Engagement Executive Director, SCSU Foundation
One of the most notable signs of a university’s vitality comes from the success of its community. St. Cloud State is a shining example. My journey as President has given me the opportunity to connect with #OurSCSU community and see the bold thinkers, influencers, changemakers and leaders each of you are to your community and the world. Together we’ve faced numerous challenges: demographic shifts, evolving perspectives on higher education and an unprecedented global pandemic. We have emerged more resilient and innovative. While I will depart as President in June 2024 and am grateful for and proud of all we have accomplished, there is still work to be done. Through our It’s Time framework, we continue to remove barriers to education, provide robust individualized support for students, advance world-class faculty and research, create innovative and state-of-the-art living and learning spaces, and ensure vibrant campus life and athletic experiences. To those of you who already support SCSU – thank you! I hope you will continue by making a gift to the Husky Impact Fund. For those of you who haven’t yet made a gift, I hope you will join SCSU on this exciting journey. On behalf of all of us at SCSU, go Huskies!
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scsu.mn/ourscsu Dr. Robbyn Wacker President
HUSKY IMPACT FUND
THE GOLD STANDARD IN PHILANTHROPY The Husky Impact Fund maximizes your philanthropic impact. Higher education is changing more rapidly now than any other time in our history; we need to be nimble and proactive in removing barriers to success at SCSU, while seizing new opportunities for our students, campus and community. We are committed to ensuring a successful Husky experience for all by serving students holistically through bold and innovative approaches. To help achieve this, we created the Husky Impact Fund to provide flexible funding for crucial interventions and touch points necessary to the success of our students and the University in the areas of: • Removing Barriers to Education & Student Success • Innovation & Academic Success • Dynamic Living & Learning Spaces • Vibrant Campus Life • Huskies Athletics
“I give to St. Cloud State on an unrestricted basis, so the University has the resources it needs to pivot and take on new opportunities.” — Matt Varilek Husky Impact Fund donor To hear more about the priorities supported by the Husky Impact Fund, view our It's Time video at scsu.mn/give
All of these strategies are what supports the success of our students, faculty, staff and community and makes SCSU transformational. Learn more about how the Husky Impact Fund maximizes your philanthropic impact on the following pages.
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REMOVING BARRIERS TO EDUCATION & STUDENT SUCCESS IN 2022-23, YOUR SUPPORT IMPACTED 10,000+ SCSU STUDENTS, INCLUDING:
$3M+
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AWARDED TO REMOVE BARRIERS TO EDUCATION
STUDENTS WITH FOOD INSECURITY
STUDENTS WITH MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS
$15K+
2,200+
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PROVIDED IN HARDSHIP FUNDING TO STUDENTS
SCHOLARSHIPS & FINANCIAL AID AWARDS
“Thank you for supporting students like me throughout our time at St. Cloud State. Knowing we have support available for when the unexpected occurs makes it that much easier for us to succeed at SCSU.” — Donnie Hidden ’26
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STUDENTS MENTORED 1:1 BY SENIOR LEADERS
INNOVATION & ACADEMIC SUCCESS
INVESTING IN INNOVATION CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE REGION & WORLD Investing in SCSU creates learning and collaboration is rooted in our more opportunities with real-world impact. than 150-year history of education and community impact. This is demonstrated “The most important thing we’ve Through a unique ecosystem of experiential in our research to tackle some of society's figured out how to do as humans is learning, the role of our faculty as teachers most complex issues, such as genomics, to teach each other things." and scholars, vital industry connections, green energy, ethical leadership and beyond. and our labs and learning spaces; St. Cloud Your philanthropic support funds a variety of — Dr. Mike Dando State provides opportunities for students to opportunities, including faculty externships, Associate Professor develop unique skill sets, build confidence research advances student competitions, and make valuable career connections. keynote speakers, and creating a vibrant To hear more about the importance of building a caring SCSU's commitment to nurturing an community of scholars who push the bounds community, view our It's Time video at scsu.mn/give environment of discovery, scholarly pursuit through collaboration and innovative thinking.
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DYNAMIC LIVING & LEARNING SPACES STATE-OF-THE-ART FACILITIES SET SCSU STUDENTS UP FOR FUTURE SUCCESS Dynamic living and learning spaces on campus are crucial to the continued success of SCSU. Providing living spaces that foster personal development through exposure to new ideas, cultures and opportunities is proven to enhance the success of one’s academic pursuits. Ensuring students and faculty have the tools they need for success also means having the physical and digital spaces for learning and research. Today’s students need access to stateof-the-art labs and learning environments that allow them the kind of hands-on opportunities for real-world experience that prepares them for
successful careers outside of the classroom. Investments in our infrastructure drive the possibilities for faculty research and become another piece of the puzzle that attracts the best minds to St. Cloud State University.
“The facilities and people here; it has been an amazing experience I will remember SCSU is also a place for creating partnerships for the rest of my life."
and engagement with our community. Investments in our campus develop these — Brett Pettit collaborative spaces and create venues for dynamic interaction between campus and Mass Communications student community with opportunities for academic To hear more about Brett's Husky experience, showcases and interaction, unique artistic and view our It's Time video at scsu.mn/give cultural presentations, and athletic competition at the highest levels.
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VIBRANT CAMPUS LIFE ACTIVITIES, EVENTS ON CAMPUS TRANSFORM STUDENT, ALUMNI EXPERIENCES To build a vibrant community and a strong sense of belonging, we offer an array of enriching and entertaining activities at St. Cloud State that connects students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of the University. St. Cloud State's sense of community is strengthening as we express our institutional pride. These include Homecoming, Winterfest, Lemonade Concert & Art Fair, Huskies Athletics, study abroad experiences and much more. Participation in these activities
beyond the classroom is part of what makes a St. Cloud State experience transformational. Students engage with campus through academic activities, social and cultural festivities, clubs, special events and speakers, as well as athletics and recreation. With our innovative programming, students have many opportunities to enhance their college experience as they follow their interests, make life-long friendships and learn from the human experiences of others. This creates excellent and engaged contributors to society.
“I look for all the events on campus and try to make it to as many as possible." — Arslan Malik Student Government President To hear more about Arslan's Husky experience, view our It's Time video at scsu.mn/give
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HUSKIES ATHLETICS ATHLETICS BENEFIT THE COMMUNITY St. Cloud State University's goal every year is to compete and win at the highest level with integrity and distinction. While winning is ideal, being part of an athletics program has multiple benefits for students, coaches and the community. Exciting athletics competitions and dynamic campus programming are an important part of what makes the collegiate experience a transformative one. These areas bring prospective students, alumni and the community to campus. Athletics is one of the front doors to the University and a vibrant and engaged campus connects students and faculty to #OurSCSU community.
“I think it gets everyone on campus excited — going to see sports games, supporting everyone." — Brooke Quam Women's soccer student athlete To hear more about Brooke's Husky experience, view our It's Time video at scsu.mn/give
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FALL 2023 QUICK FACTS
10,134 TOTAL STUDENTS
ETHNICITY BREAKDOWN
8,077 UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 2,057 GRADUATE STUDENTS
Students of color 20%
International 12%
GENDER BREAKDOWN
$ White 61%
20,072 29,956
UNDERGRADUATE MN RESIDENT UNDERGRADUATE NON-MN RESIDENT
INCLUDES ROOM & BOARD AND BOOKS & SUPPLIES
Unknown 7%
MEDIAN AGE Female 55%
TOTAL COST OF ATTENDANCE
Male 43%
UNDERGRADUATE 20 YEARS OLD GRADUATE 30 YEARS OLD
UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS 38% FIRST GENERATION 19% PELL GRANT ELIGIBLE
25 STUDENTS
AVERAGE CLASS SIZE
STUDENTS FROM
47 STATES
STUDENTS FROM
90 COUNTRIES
323
VETERANS ENROLLED
7,912 STUDENTS
ARE MINNESOTA RESIDENTS
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