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About Us Events Officers
The
Board of Visitors for the school of social work was established
in June 2000, by Julia Norlin PhD, former school Director.
The Board consists of at least thirty and not more than fifty
distinguished alumni, donors and friends of the school. New
members are identified by the Board's nominating committee
and appointed by the school's Director Dr. Roosevelt Wright.
The board has met twice yearly but will begin meeting quarterly
in 2005
The purpose of the
Board is to:
- Provide advice concerning community and professional needs,
concerns, and projected responses to emerging and developing program
in the school of social work
- Provide advice and recommendations concerning specific curriculum
modifications, research, and community service and demonstration
projects proposed for implementation.
- Serve as a resource for interpreting to the community the educational
programs, resources and capabilities of the school.
- Assist in identifying and developing community resources that
may be utilized to support the educational, service and research
activities of the School.
According to Sue Lunsford, Chairman of the Development
Committee and Robert Lee, Treasurer, the Board initiated a campaign
during June 2004, to raise funds for new furniture in three classrooms
in Rhyne Hall. Dubbed the "Endowed
Chairs" project, new chairs and study tables will be placed
in classrooms 108, 109 and 115. The three rooms were redecorated in
2003 and room 115 was upgraded with new teaching technology to match
the cosmetic improvements.
The "Endowed Chairs" project will cost
approximately $35,000 - $40,000 to outfit the three rooms. A challenge
gift of $15,000 was pledged by the Child Welfare Professional Enhancement
Program, in partnership with the Oklahoma Department of Human Services.
The challenge required that $10,000 be raised by August 1, 2004 and
the remaining $10,000 by January 1, 2005. Effective early August 2004,
the $20,000 total had been raised-the challenge met! Additional contributions
and gifts received will be used to provide furniture for a fourth
classroom B-116 A and B, lounge furniture and other items in Rhyne
Hall.
Donors who provide a minimum gift of $300 will be
listed as an "Endowed Chairs Donor" on a plaque to be placed
in one of the classrooms. Donors can designate the listing to honor
another person if they choose. These gifts should be directed to
Von Allen
Director of Development,
College of Arts and Sciences
633 Elm Avenue, Room 323
Norman OK 73019-3118
(405) 325 3724
vonallen@ou.edu
Please refer any questions or comments about this page to
Diane Freeman.
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