Commitment Clemson's previous major capital campaign was the first of its kind in South Carolina, and the success of that effort, which exceeded the original goal by more than 40 percent, set the standard for all university campaigns in the state that have followed. But it has raised the bar even higher for Clemson. To be successful this time, the campaign will have to be even more comprehensive, encompassing every aspect of the University and involving every alumnus and friend. The Clemson Commitment includes all five colleges, athletics, the libraries, student services, and agriculture and public service. It also seeks to involve students, young alumni and others who might not be capable of making a major gift.
Every gift counts .
It is about providing a margin of excellence that cannot be achieved through state resources and student fees alone. It is about involving all members of the Clemson Family in a meaningful way that shows their pride in the institution and the value they place on the degrees they earned here. The conclusion of the campaign in 2001 will mark the beginning of the campaign's impact, not the end. Our goal is to be prepared not only for the freshmen who will enroll at Clemson in 2001, but also for the class just starting kindergarten that same year. It's difficult to predict precisely what societal changes, new technologies, research breakthroughs and economic pressures the 21st century will bring.