University Foundation Committee

We would like to thank the University Foundation Committee (UFC) for their continued prudent management and oversight of philanthropy at the University of Tasmania.

In particular, we would like to acknowledge the efforts of departing Committee members Yvonne Rundle and Peter Worrall. Peter’s considerable experience and wisdom has seen him play a pivotal role on the Committee for the last three years. We thank Yvonne for the pivotal role she has played in establishing a framework of trust, championing the University’s cause, and steering the Committee in the right direction towards more detailed financial reporting.

The mission of the UFC is to ensure that the University’s philanthropic practices and policies are consistent with its mission and goals. Exercising a high level of probity, the Committee verifies that trusts and funds comply with the wishes of donors, and are used for educational and research purposes of the University. Over the past 12 months, the Committee has focused on the investment management model and on ensuring endowed funds have a two-year operating reserve. Philanthropic and financial performance reports, notice of change to gift status, trust fund reports and an annual review of national benchmarking are all items regularly considered by the Committee.

Committee Chair, Vice-Chancellor Professor Rufus Black, said the Committee’s work was vital to the future aims of the University to ensure all Tasmanians and others have access to a world-class education, and that the University delivers research that makes a difference for lutruwita/Tasmania, and from Tasmania to the world.

To contact the UFC, or find out more, please email: UFC@utas.edu.au

Pictured from left to right: Dr Damian Bugg AM QC, Kate Robertson, Yvonne Rundle, Vice-Chancellor Professor Rufus Black, Susan Gough, Dr David Warren, Peter Worrall, Associate Professor Ashley Townsend Image: Peter Allen

Thank you for your support of the University of Tasmania

Your generosity is transforming the lives of students and making a positive impact at the University, here in Tasmania and around the world. We particularly wish to thank those donors within our recognition societies.

Named in honour of Domain House, the Domain Society recognises donors who have supported the University for five consecutive years or more.

The Bequest Society recognises donors who have confirmed their intention to leave a bequest to the University of Tasmania in their Will.

Leaving a gift in your Will is a powerful and lasting statement of your life, passion and values. Your generosity can make a vital impact for future generations.

We recognise donors online in nine University of Tasmania Giving Membership categories, based on cumulative giving of $1000 or more. utas.edu.au/community-and-partners/giving/recognising-our-donors

For more information about philanthropy at the University of Tasmania, contact us:

utas.edu.au/giving university.giving@utas.edu.au +61 6226 1920

University of Tasmania Private Bag 40 Hobart Tasmania 7001 Australia