A college is only as strong as its faculty. In order to continue to attract and retain faculty members of the highest caliber, Kenyon must offer compensation competitive with other liberal arts and sciences institutions. The first payment on our pledge is not due until June 15, 2002. Remember, the Kenyon Fund is an alumni fund, and our pledges are for our first two alumni years. Our pledges to the Kenyon Fund will influence the decisions of many corporations and foundations about making a gift to the College.
Every gift counts.
Some corporations and foundations that support higher education base the amount of their gifts on the participation rate of Kenyon's alumni in the annual fund. Participation rates of young alumni are the strongest indicator of how highly alumni value their Kenyon education. Kenyon's ability to continue to offer, in an increasingly competitive environment, the same high-quality liberal arts and sciences education that we received is dependent upon our future participation in alumni activities and monetary support. Our class, the Class of 2001, has the opportunity to influence positively the rate of participation in the Kenyon Fund. The classes that follow can then set their sights on our achievement.