Named Endowment Opportunities: An endowment in memory or in honor of an individual may be established with a tax-deductible gift. The donor may designate the purpose as well as the name of the fund and may set the eligibility criteria for the award. Endowment funds may be created for scholarships, technology and equipment and/or professional development grants to assist faculty as they seek to enhance and broaden their expertise through educational experiences.

Endowments are an essential resource of every successful instituiton of higher education. An investment in DSLCC's endowment program is held in perpetuity and only the income generated by the principle of the endowment is expended. Donors are encouraged to create named endowments that satisfy specific needs of the College or that are more closely aligned with their special areas of interest.

Scholarship Endowment: Endowment income from investments provides resources to assist talented, deserving students on the basis of financial need or academic merit. Scholarships are a powerful way to make a difference in the lives of others. Giving to scholarships provides a donor with the opportunity to directly impact a student's life through education. Donors may determine scholarship eligibility criteria, which can include financial need, geographic area of residence, major area of study, and/or minimum grade point average.

State-of-the-Art Equipment Endowment: Income from equipment endowments will be used to purchase state-of-the art, industry-standard equipment and training models for students. This allows the College to offer training on equipment similar to, if not identical to, equipment required in the workplace. This equipment also will serve as a focal point for attracting new industries with specific job skill concerns. Current areas in critical need for advanced and updated technological equipment are the Nursing, Culinary Arts, Administration of Justice and Advanced Manufacturing Programs.

Nursing Students, Faith Huff & Jonathan Musgrove check the "vital signs" of a Sim.

Dabney S. Lancaster Community College has provided a variety of additional naming opportunities to recognize the donor or someone the donor wishes to honor with your contribution. This opportunity gives DSLCC the privilege of honoring or memorializing its bnefactors. Please contact the Educational Foundation for more information.

Individuals, corporations, foundations, and service organizations that choose to invest in Dabney S. Lancaster through the Foundation have a number of giving programs available to meet their philanthropic preferences:

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Annual Gifts: Gifts to the College can be made at any time through the Foundation's Annual fund. Although annual, unrestricted gifts provide allow the College to determine the best use of the gift, the Foundation also welcomes annual gifts that are restricted to a specific purpose such as a scholarship fund.

Major Gifts: Gifts of $30,000 or more, with installments paid over as many as five years, can be made for any number of purposes. For example, a major gift can be given to establish a scholarship or to fund special projects.

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It is the policy of Dabney S. Lancaster Community College to promote equal opportunity in educational programs and activities, admissions and employment, without regard to race, creed, gender, national origin, disability or any other non-merit factor. For concerns or information requests pertaining to students, contact the Director of Student Services and Research (540/863-2850). For matters related to employment, contact the Human Resources Officer (540/863-2808).