Academics
Among the goals of Moravian’s Vision 2020 strategic plan is that at least 80% of students will have participated in an internship, co-op, field experience, student teaching, clinical placement, study abroad program, or independent research project with a faculty member. Many of these opportunities have costs above and beyond regular tuition and fees, and gifts from donors can make a huge difference in students’ ability to take part in them.
Gifts for academic programs support excellence in teaching and learning, which have always been at the heart of our identity. We seek to make outstanding academic programs even greater, and to foster innovative new initiatives addressing societal needs and leveraging our assets.
There are many options and needs when it comes to donor support of academic programs. You can designate your gift to an area that has special meaning to you or allow your Academic Program gift to remain unrestricted to service the greatest needs of the department of program.
Program Development: In order to maintain the excellence of our academic programs, they need to be able to develop new courses, purchase new equipment and supplies, and provide exceptional educational opportunities both inside and outside the classroom for our current Hounds.
Faculty Chairs: Moravian faculty are dedicated to the education of their students and are at the center of our challenging, rewarding academic environment. Providing competitive compensation and support allows us to attract and retain exemplary faculty. Endowed chairs are particularly important as we seek to recruit outstanding faculty who will enhance existing programs and spearhead new initiatives.
Instructional Technology: Cutting-edge instructional technology improves learning outcomes and better prepares students for their careers. Moravian seeks funds to acquire and update the latest hardware and software and to educate and encourage faculty as they implement new techniques and tools.
Endowment Funds: Some departments have endowment funds that support their operation and gifts to these funds will support them over the long term. Examples include:
- The Amrhein Modern Language Fund
- Herman E., Sr., and Evelyn S. Collier Endowment Fund (Laboratory equipment)
- Dawn Ketterman Benner Dance Endowment Fund
- Marie J. Woltjen Sickel '54 Memorial Music Fund
- Raymond & Jeanne Mellen Fund for Chemistry
- Alicia Sevilla Endowed Fund for Mathematics
Faculty-mentored undergraduate student research is a priority at Moravian and can be carried out through the Honors Program or the Student Opportunities for Academic Research (SOAR) Program, among others. SOAR provides stipends, travel allowances, and research expenses to support students and their faculty mentors as they engage in scholarly or creative work across every academic discipline at the University.
The SOAR program began in 1998 with a generous gift from Morris and Karen Bader combined with funds from the University. In 2006, Mrs. Priscilla Payne Hurd established the Ervin J. Rokke Endowment for Student-Faculty Research to honor Dr. Rokke’s service to Moravian as President from 1997 to 2006.
Contributions to the Rokke Endowment, or annual contributions to support the program, will enable Moravian to expand student research opportunities to a larger number of our undergraduates.
The Moravian University Music Alliance has helped fund and support the educational programs within the Department of Music at Moravian University. Your gifts to the Music Alliance have provided direct support to our music curriculum, as well as enabling us to provide repeat, current, and future programming effectively.
The Moravian University Music Department is more than classes and lessons. It is a vital and integral part of the educational and cultural environment of Moravian offering a myriad of opportunities for enjoyment. View our concert schedule.
Friends of Reeves Library (FORL) is a group dedicated to the library and its growing collection of books, periodicals, archival materials, electronic materials and services and other important scholarly resources for Moravian University and Moravian Theological Seminary.
The purpose of the organization is to raise funds to enhance the collections and resources of the library, plan programs and activities that promote the library and its services, and build an advocate program for the library. The Friends’ work is led by an executive committee that includes the library director, other library staff members and representatives from the faculty, staff, and students.
Phonathon comprises a group of dedicated, enthusiastic students who make thousands of calls each year to Moravian alumni, families, and friends. Our student callers educate and engage members of our community on our common goal—to support and empower our students toward success.
Our Phonathon program provides our students with professional experience that strengthens their communication and networking skills and introduces them to philanthropy and the incredible impact our supporters have on every student and across campus.