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Dear Friends:
Our most immediate concern is keeping a Delhi education affordable. SUNY tuition increased 14 percent this year and that is having a dramatic impact on students and their families. I saw the impact first-hand, beginning on the first day of the fall semester when students arrived at the College Foundation Office seeking emergency loans to pay for books. The number of students seeking emergency loans increased significantly this fall, which is no surprise, considering the following:
Increasing scholarship funds to help deserving students with documented financial need is our highest priority. Last year, thanks to your generosity and special support from the Alumni Association, the College Foundation was able to provide $200,000 in scholarships to Delhi students. That support is helpful in limiting student indebtedness, but it barely begins to touch Delhi students’ true needs. This year, we are stepping up our efforts to reach out and ask for your help. Last year, 1,379 alumni gave to the Annual Fund, which represents about a 4 percent participation rate; the national average is 11 percent. Our goal is to increase participation by 8 percent this year with the eventual goal of doubling alumni participation. Better yet, if every Delhi alumnus would donate $25 a year, we could raise over $750,000 to support students. Please give generously when you are contacted by our student Phonathon callers this spring. The Phonathon is just one of the ways you can support SUNY Delhi and our students. If you would like to know more about the opportunities that are available to invest in SUNY Delhi, please call our office at 607.746.4520. Sincerely,
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The 2009 SUNY Delhi Annual Report was filled with great news about the achievements of SUNY Delhi and our faculty, staff and students. This is a remarkable college whose stature has greatly increased, thanks to a highly successful strategic plan for growth. SUNY Delhi is being extremely entrepreneurial and resourceful. We are maximizing revenue opportunities, conserving resources and limiting the impact of massive state budget cuts to ensure that students continue to receive an outstanding college education. Based on the most recent Student Opinion Survey, we are achieving that goal.