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The Wilson
Circle is an organization designed to support the educational programs
of the College of Humanities and.jpg)
Social Sciences (HSS) and the College of Sciences and Mathematics (SCM) at Arkansas State University. Named in honor of the R.E. Lee
Wilson family, whose support and involvement with ASU dates back to
1917, the Circle administers private gifts for the benefit of the two
colleges. Working in conjunction with the
ASU Alumni
Association and the
ASU Foundation, Inc., the Circle encourages the
colleges' growth and reputation as leading educational
centers in the United States.
As career opportunities continue to become more diverse, the College of Humanities and Social Sciences and the College of Sciences and Mathematics must expand their programs to better prepare students in this complex environment. Members of the ASU Wilson Circle will help broaden the scope and content of these programs and will contribute to the overall enhancement of both colleges. |
Membership
Membership is available to those willing to make a financial commitment to ensure the continued success of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences or the College of Sciences and Mathematics. Any alumna or alumnus of the colleges, organization, friend, private corporation, family or group may become a member of the Circle. Membership may be acquired in the following ways:
Cash Gifts
Wilson Circle: Membership
in the Wilson Circle requires a gift of $2,500, payable
either in a lump sum or in
installments over a period not to exceed five years
($41.67 per month or $500 per year)
to the College of Humanities and Social Sciences or the
College of Sciences and Mathematics.
Wilson Circle Affiliate: An
Affiliate level is provided for graduates of either
college whose
date of graduation is not more than 10 years
from the date of application.
Affiliate members make a gift of $1,000, payable either
in a lump sum or in installments over
a period not to exceed five years ($16.67 per
month or $200 per year) to either
college. A Wilson Affiliate who has completed the
$1,000 gift requirement, or is in the process of doing so,
may join the Wilson Circle by making
an additional pledge of $1,500, payable
over a maximum period of five years.
Wilson Affiliates will have special
identification as a member of the
Wilson Circle and will be entitled to all privileges.
Transfer of Property
Membership may also be obtained
through the transfer of ownership of real or
personal property that is determined
to be valued at $2,500 or more. Examples
include, but are not limited to,
outright gifts of stocks and bonds, artwork,
residential or commercial property,
etc. Transfers of property without a readily
ascertainable fair market value may
require an independent appraisal.
Sustaining
Members of the Wilson Circle are those who, upon satisfaction
of their membership commitment, make
a minimum monetary contribution of $500
to the Circle in a given year.
Membership is on an annual basis.
Tax Deductibility of Gifts
Because gifts to the Wilson Circle will go to enhance the programs of HSS or SCM, they are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please consult your tax adviser regarding your specific situation.
Designation of Gifts
The Wilson Circle provides flexibility, so you may designate your gifts. Circle members may choose to designate their gift for technology, faculty development, student services, scholarships or special projects within HSS or SCM. A gift not designated will be for unrestricted use by the designated college to provide for needs not funded by the general operating budget. To read our privacy policy, click here.
Benefits of Membership
In order to recognize the generosity of each member of the Wilson Circle, each college will display the name of each member in its Gallery of Distinction. In addition, each member will receive annual giving credit in the Annual Fund program of the university and will have an opportunity to attend events designated exclusively for Circle members.
To ensure members are informed about the College of Humanities and Social Sciences or the College of Sciences and Mathematics, they will receive periodic publications. Members will also be invited to participate in the annual meeting of the Wilson Circle, an occasion when all members gather to learn of the progress and development of the college and other facets of the university.
For more information or to make arrangements to become a Wilson Circle member, click here. Or if you wish, you may write University Development, P.O. Box 1990, State University AR 72467-1990, or call (870) 972-3940 or toll-free (888)225-8343.
