2.6 Advancement and External Relations
Advancement and External Relations works to advance the teaching, research, and public service endeavors of the university. Advancement and External Relations includes both Development and Alumni Relations. Development efforts focus on generating foundation and private contributions to supplement the university's state and federal revenues for capital, expenditures, faculty research, and student assistance funds. Alumni Relations builds relationships between current students, alumni, and friends of the university to ensure a lasting connection to, and support of, the mission of the university.