Administration

Assistant Dean for Advancement Julia Allen Phone: 828/409-0775 (cell) Email: Advancement Associate Zai Cook Phone: 540/231-3929 Email: Director of Communications & Marketing Krista Timney Phone: 540/231-4160 Email: Digital Communications Manager Victoria Boatwright Phone: 540/589-7849 Email: Director of Alumni Relations Tanya Ridpath Phone: 540/231-2332 Email: Assistant Director for Leadership Gifts James H. Eddleton Phone: 540/231-8387 Email:

Introduction

The university launched the silent phase of its new campaign in July 2017 and the public phase launched in October 2019. Boundless Impact: The Campaign for Virginia Tech has a goal to raise \$1.872 billion to fuel excellence across all university programs and drive forward major strategic priorities. A second goal is to engage 100,000 alumni in meaningful ways over the course of the campaign, which is projected to run until June 30, 2027. The University’s campaign focus areas include:

  • Complex Problems
  • New Era in Greater D.C.
  • Inclusion and Diversity
  • Global Business and Analytics Complex
  • Reimaging Education
  • Health Sciences and Technology Campus

As of June 23, 2023, report, Virginia Tech has raised \$1,283,574,771of its overall goal. AAD’s goal is \$90,000,000, of which \$62,532,556 has been raised.

College Comprehensive Campaign Goal and Priorities (determined prior to the new college alignment)

The campaign goal for the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design is \$90,000,000, although the following breakdown shows even higher stretch goals: STUDENT SUPPORT \$20,500,000

  • Endowed Undergraduate Scholarships \$15,000,000
  • Endowed Graduate Scholarships \$5,000,000
  • Current Use Undergraduate Scholarships \$500,000

DEAN’S CHAIR / PROFESSORSHIPS \$25,000,000

  • AAD Dean’s Chair \$5,000,000
  • Professorships \$20,000,000

PROGRAMMATIC ENHANCEMENTS \$20,000,000

  • School of Visual Arts \$5,000,000
  • School of Performing Arts \$5,000,000
  • School of Architecture \$5,000,000
  • School of Design \$5,000,000

FACILITIES / EQUIPMENT \$60,000,000

  • School of Visual Arts \$15,000,000
  • School of Performing Arts \$15,000,000
  • School of Architecture \$15,000,000
  • School of Design \$15,000,000

ANNUAL FUND \$5,000,000 TOTAL \$130,500,000