The foundation focus has historically been on scholarships which will always remain one of its primary purposes. However, as the complexities of education increase, additional resources in areas such as technology, equipment, facilities and professional development help to protect the college's position of strength so critical to the delivery of educational excellence. The generous investments made by individuals and businesses protect this margin of excellence and ensure a regional vitality powered by an educated citizenry and workforce.

Governed by a dynamic board of community leaders, foundation activities are focused on building assets for college strategic initiatives and helping to ensure the college's future. The vast majority of the foundation's assets are endowed, managed through an investment strategy that maximizes the availability of current funds while building the asset base for future initiatives.

The foundation partners with the college in support of student success. By expanding funding sources the foundation helps build the college's capacity for educational excellence. The foundation's activities focus on increasing the endowment, adding funds for student aid, and expanding the college's sphere of influence. These measures ensure the brightest future for the institution, allowing the college to meet, with distinction, the educational challenges of the 21st century in concert with the traditional funding sources of state, county and student tuition. This public/private partnership strengthens the delivery of education immeasurably, providing the quality and currency necessary for a world-class citizenry and workforce.

"It is not how many years we live, but what we do with them. It is not what we receive, but what we give to others."

-Evangeline Booth