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Academic Engagement Network
Aflac, Incorporated
Dr. and Mrs. Lorin W. Anderson
Ms. Clavis B. Anderson
Ms. Patricia Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Anliker
Dr. and Mrs. Phillip A. Arnold
ArtsNOW Learning
Mr. and Mrs. John E. Baber III
Mr. and Mrs. Daniel G. Baker
Bank of America Charitable Gift Fund
Benedict College
The Blackbaud Giving Fund
BlueCross BlueShield Foundation
Mr. David S. Bollinger
Mr. William L. Bussell Sr. and Mrs. Mary Beth M. Bussell
Calhoun County Schools
Mr. Harry C. Carter Jr. and Dr. Kathryn G. Carter
Central Carolina Community Foundation
CERRA
Charter Next Generation Blythewood
Mr. and Mrs. Gary Chesson
Dr. Regina E. Ciphrah
Colonial Life & Accident Insurance Company
Mr. and Mrs. C. Leon Combs
Community Foundation of Greenville, Inc.
Mr. Robert J. Cremins and Mrs. Carolyn J. Cremins
COL Barry Daniels
Mr. Curtis Denson and Dr. Zora S. Denson
Mr. Bill Denton and Ms. Diane L. Denton
Ms. Sarah N. Denton
Dr. Shundelle L. Dogan
The Duke Endowment
Everpure
Fidelity Charitable
Fortinet
Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Green
Green Team Consulting, LLC
Mr. Steven W. Hamm and Dr. Debra W. Hamm
Dr. Thomas E. Hodges and Mrs. Jennifer Hodges
Ms. Donna K. Hooks
Mrs. Renee W. Hover
Mr. and Mrs. Philip H. Hull
Interactive Learning Solutions LLC
International Literacy Association
International Motor Development Research Consortium
Jeweler's Studio
Dr. Melissa L. Klopfer and Mr. Ronald P. Kale
Dr. Sarah M. Keeling
Dr. Melissa L. Klopfer
Mr. and Mrs. Marion A. Knox Jr.
Dr. Therese M. Kuhs
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph S. Lavisky Jr.
Leading Up, LLC
Mr. Morgan E. Lee and Mrs. Lena M. Lee
Lexington County School District #1
Lexington County School District #3
Lexington County School District #4
Libby J. Ortmann Consulting, LLC.
Mr. Keith McDaniel
McGuireWoods LLP
Mr. Jerry L. Melton and Dr. Christina S. Melton
Midlands Technical College
Milliken & Company
Mira Education
Mr. William H. Moore Jr. and Mrs. Donna Renee W. Moore
The Nate Foundation
Nationwide Insurance Foundation
Newberry College
Newberry County Schools
The Noegenesis Group
The Nord Family Foundation
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Ortmann
Palmetto Citizens Federal Credit Union
Pearson Education, Inc.
Piedmont Technical College
Dr. Dennis A. Pruitt Sr. and Dr. Patricia L. Pruitt
COL and Mrs. Alexander W. Purdue USAF
Mr. and Mrs. Dan M. Randall
Raymond James Charitable
Mrs. Lisa Reiferson
Richland County School District #2
SC Association of CPAs
Setser Group
Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert M. Smoak
South Carolina Children's Fund
The South Carolina Education Association
South Carolina Student Loan Corporation
Mr. George T. Lee and Dr. Hiller A. Spires
Mark Turcsanyi and Barbara Turcsanyi
United Way of the Midlands
Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Waterfield
Dr. and Mrs. Cleveland E. Whatley
Ms. Margaret M. Witten
How does the Dean's Circle make an impact?
When you give to the College of Education, you’re helping us reach our goals to strengthen and transform education and communities while enriching the lives of children and families. Contributions to the College of Education Deans Circle provide unrestricted support for our greatest needs areas.
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To join the Dean's Circle, simply make a secure online contribution of $1,000 or more to the College of Education Carolina Fund. To make a larger impact, please consider pledging your support with a 5-year commitment to the college.
If you have any questions about joining or would like to discuss ways to give, please contact the College of Education Office of Development at 803-576-5917, or via email at teesa@mailbox.sc.edu
Appreciation
Members of the Dean's Circle will receive special recognition throughout the year, including:
- Invites to exclusive events hosted by the Dean and the College of Education
- Special recognition on the College of Education website, newsletters and more
- Annual “thank you” memento from the Dean.