The Kenyon Parents Fund: A Guide for Parent Volunteers

Thank you for volunteering for Kenyon and the Kenyon Parents Fund. The Kenyon Parents Fund is a leader among small liberal arts colleges in parent giving and participation. Contributions to the Parents Fund provide direct support to the College's annual operating budget and are vital to the day to day activities, classes, and maintenance of Kenyon. The work you do in helping secure this support is crucial and greatly appreciated. This guide is meant to help you do the best job possible in building relationships with, and getting support from, other Kenyon parents.

Table of Contents

1. About the Fund

a. Fund Overview and Annual Giving Allocation

c. Did you Know?

d. Peer Colleges

2. Kenyon Parents Fund Timeline

3. How to Give

a. Ways to Give

b. Gifts of Securities

4. Gift Designations

a. Five Critical Areas

b. Giving Societies

5. A Fundraiser’s Dictionary

6. Preparing for the Contact

7. Making the Contact

8. Resources

1. The Kenyon Parents Fund

A. Fund Overview and Annual Giving Allocation The Kenyon Parents Fund, founded in 1972, accounts for nearly one-quarter of the annual funds at Kenyon and in recent years has raised over $1,000,000 in unrestricted funds. Gifts to the Kenyon Parents Fund support the operating budget of the College. Annual contributions help make up the difference between the actual cost of educating a student and the amount provided by tuition and fees. For the academic year, 2010-2011, the College must raise $3,132 per student in annual funds to balance the budget. Kenyon prides itself on fiscal responsibility, and has balanced the operating budget for forty-one consecutive years.

Kenyon is committed to keeping costs down—both tuition and the cost of operating the College. Tuition and fees for 2010-2011 are $50,400. The College relies on gifts from parents, grandparents, alumni, and friends, along with the financial return on investments from the endowment.

Annual Funds at Kenyon (the Kenyon Fund and the Kenyon Parents Fund) directly benefits your student’s experience by providing support to six major areas:

Annual Giving Allocation

Financial Aid and Scholarships (27%) Curriculum and Faculty (35%) Student Services (16%)

Institutional Support (11%) Buildings and Grounds (8%) Library and Computer Technology (3%)

B. Did You Know… …that the Kenyon Parents Fund leads its peer colleges (link to list) in current parent participation with 52% current parents contributing in 2009-2010? or

…that the Kenyon Parents Fund is second among its peer colleges (link to list) in dollars raised, finishing the 2009-2010 fiscal year with $1,158,737 in unrestricted dollars? C. Peer Colleges Peer colleges are based on student applicant and faculty applicant crossover and include:

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2. Kenyon Parents Fund Timeline

June 30 2010-2011 Fiscal year begins!

August 15 Tuition payment due

September 3 Senior Parent Challenge proposal mailed to Challenge level donors (donors of $5,000 or more) September 9 Senior Parent Challenge calling effort commences for Challenge level donors Early-October President Nugent’s first appeal letter and proposals sent to freshman, sophomore, junior and non Challenge level senior parents, and parents of alumni October 22-24 Fall session of the Parents Advisory Council (PAC) and Family Weekend

October 25 PAC calling effort begins and runs through Thanksgiving

Late-November Second appeal brochure sent to parents (current and past) First appeal letter sent to all grandparents December 15 Tuition payment due

Late-February Third appeal letter written by PAC class chairs sent

April 1-2 Spring session of the Parents Advisory Council and PAC phonathon April, 3 Student phonathon continues calling all current parents and parents of alumni Mid-May Fourth appeal letter written by KPF chairs sent

May 21 183rd Kenyon Commencement—Congratulations, Class of 2011! June 30 2010-2011 Fiscal year closes!

3. How to Give

A. Ways to Give Donors can give to the Kenyon Parents Fund in many ways. As a Parents Advisory Council member, you'll most likely encounter gifts made by check, credit card, securities, or matching gifts.

Check Checks should be made payable to and mailed to:

Kenyon College Office of Annual Giving College Relations Center Gambier, 43022-9623

Credit Card Gifts by MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover can be made online via our secure web server, http://gift.kenyon.edu, or by calling 1-800-KENYONC. Monthly payment options are available by credit card.

Securities Kenyon welcomes gifts of securities. To find out more about transferring stock to Kenyon, please see instructions below or call 1-800-KENYONC.

Matching Gifts Corporate matching gifts count toward your total contribution and your eligibility for membership in one of the College's giving societies.

B. Gifts of Securities

Gifts to educational institutions, such as Kenyon, are encouraged by federal tax laws. Many gifts to Kenyon are in the form of cash, but many alumni, parents, and friends of Kenyon are finding that gifts of appreciated securities are a much better gift vehicle. In fact, many people are finding it is possible to make a much larger contribution by using securities than a cash gift would allow.

How can a gift of securities benefit the donor?

• The gift is first credited for the full market value of the securities (see below for valuation). • The donor may then deduct this full amount from federal income tax (within 30% of adjusted gross income). • No capital gains tax is due on the increased value of securities.

How can the gift be made? The donor may instruct a broker to transfer the securities from the donor's account to the account of Kenyon College, and, at the same time, inform Vice President for College Relations Sarah Kahrl of the transfer.

Alternatively, the donor may send the unendorsed stock certificate and, under separate cover, a signed stock-power form executed in blank (no named transferee) and a letter of authorization (stating number of shares, name of stock, and allocation for proceeds of sale) with a medallion signature to Sarah Kahrl at:

Sarah Kahrl Vice President for College Relations Kenyon College Gambier, Ohio 43022-9623 Phone: 740-427-5154 or 1-800-KENYONC [email protected]

How is the value of a securities gift determined?

The value of the donor's gift of securities is established using the mean of the high and low stock quotations the day the gift passes to Kenyon's control.

Who is Kenyon's broker?

Thomas Fosnaught, Capital Services 135 South Main Street Mount Vernon, Ohio 43050 Phone: 740-397-1397 / Fax: 740-397-1980

DTC Number: # 0141 Kenyon Account Number: # 4733-0241 Broker Number: #CJC3

4. Gift Designations

A. Five Critical Areas Kenyon offers parents and alumni the opportunity to designate their gifts to one of five critical areas of need. By exercising this option, donors will have a direct impact in the area of their own greatest interest. The five unrestricted, budget-relieving areas for annual giving are:

1. Area of Greatest Need Annual gifts designated to this area give Kenyon the flexibility to direct critical annual funding to areas of the budget that need immediate support and have a significant impact on the quality of a Kenyon education. Gifts designated to this area help the College maintain the highest standards in every aspect of the Kenyon experience. 2. Scholarships and Financial Aid Kenyon is committed to the principle that qualified students should be able to attend the College regardless of their family finances. The College guarantees 100 percent of demonstrated financial aid for all four years, based on the FAFSA and CSA forms. In 2010-11, approximately 40 percent of all students at Kenyon received some form of need-based financial aid, averaging almost $35,000 per student. With increased annual support, Kenyon can attract students who are innovative, engaged, and leaders in their communities, regardless of need. For more on financial aid, visit the Office of Admissions and Financial Aid Website at www.kenyon.edu/finaid. 3. Scholarship A special financial aid initiative of President S. Georgia Nugent, the Hannah More Scholarship will be awarded to a first-generation student, that is, the first in his or her family to attend college. This giving designation is named in honor of one of Kenyon's earliest benefactors and in keeping with her legacy of leadership. 4. Academic Support Kenyon takes pride in offering a curriculum that is firmly grounded in the traditional liberal arts and sciences. Attracting the best faculty and maintaining a 10:1 student- faculty ratio are essential to the College's mission of providing excellence in teaching and learning. Support in this area helps to enhance and expand the resources available to Kenyon professors and students. 5. Student Life Annual giving supports many areas that give balance to students' lives, including more than one hundred student organizations, counseling services, athletic programs and equipment, a diverse residential community, and other vital aspects of campus life. Giving in this area supports opportunities for involvement outside the classroom to enrich the lives of Kenyon students. B. Giving Societies

President's Society Gifts of $50,000 and above

Kokosing Society Gifts of $25,000 to $49,999

Philander Chase Society Gifts of $10,000 to $24,999

Ascension Society Gifts of $5,000 to $9,999

Bexley Society* Gifts of $2,500 to $4,999

Peirce Society Gifts of $1,000 to $2,499

Gambier Society Gifts of $500 to $999

Rosse Society Gifts of $250 to $499

Kenyon Society Gifts of $1 to $249

*gifts of $2,500 or more are considered Leadership Gifts

Remember: every gift to the Parents Fund will help Kenyon reach the $230 million “We Are Kenyon” campaign goal!

5. A Fundraiser’s Dictionary

Capital Gifts These are restricted gifts that are designated for major capital projects such as buildings. Capital gifts do not count toward the Kenyon Fund.

Endowment Gifts Designed to make a permanent investment in Kenyon's future, gifts made to the endowment exist in perpetuity. They grow in value over time and are used to generate resources, a certain percentage of which is used annually to support current operating needs.

Fiscal Year (FY) For accounting and budgetary purposes, the Kenyon College fiscal year runs from July 1 to June 30.

Hannah Moore Scholarship One of five gift designations of the Kenyon Fund, awarded to a first generation student, the first in his or her family to attend college.

Joint Giving This indicates the donor gives jointly with their spouse or partner. The spouse or partner may or may not be a Kenyon graduate. If alumni spouses graduated in different years, each class will receive 50% of the gift credit. Kenyon assumes that gifts from married couples are joint unless otherwise indicated.

Leadership Gift A gift of $2,500 or more made in one fiscal year.

LYBUNT Acronym for donors who gave " L ast Y ear B ut U nfortunately N ot T his" year.

Marriot Park Society Individuals who have made a planned gift to the College. These types of gifts include placing a bequest to Kenyon in your will, naming Kenyon as a beneficiary of a life insurance policy or of an IRA, and/or setting up a charitable gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, or pooled income fund with the College.

Match Cash received from a matching company for the Kenyon Fund.

Restricted Gift Any gift made for a specific purpose. Restricted gifts do not count toward the Kenyon Fund.

SYBUNT Acronym for " S ome Y ears B ut U nfortunately N ot T his," refers to Kenyon Fund donors who did not give this year or last, but who have made a gift at least once since their last reunion. Unrestricted Gifts Gifts which can be used for anything that supports the priorities and needs of the College, as identified and prioritized by the trustees and president of the College. Current unrestricted gifts are used within the fiscal year in which they are received and help to reduce reliance on endowment income. Only current unrestricted gifts count toward the Kenyon Fund.

6. Preparing for the Contact

Make your own commitment first. Though you certainly do not have to tell people how much you have contributed to the Parents Fund, you will be more persuasive if you have committed to the Fund before you contact the prospect.

Be ready to explain why you support Kenyon. Take some time to think about why you give to Kenyon and what the College means to you and your student. This personal touch will not only help in the discussion about the importance of giving in general, but will also show your enthusiasm for the cause, which will resonate with other parents.

Review your call sheets and check time zones. Call sheets include names, addresses, phone numbers, email addresses, student names, giving history and ask amount for the donor. Although we try to assign calls based on the location of the PAC volunteer, we regret that it doesn't always work out perfectly. If you are calling a different region or state, make sure to plan for the time change. Tracking reports will be sent weekly, which will tell you if the donor has made a commitment in the current fiscal year. Check the tracking reports before you make your contact to make sure that you are not soliciting a donor when they have already given a gift or made a pledge. The more information you have before the contact and the better prepared you are, and the higher the likelihood of success.

Ask your student if they know the prospect's student. Any personal touches you can make during the call the easier the conversation will go for you and for the prospect. By bringing up a connection, you may bring back fond memories, raise enthusiasm about a positive experience for the student and parent, or establish a want to help, and then the chances for a gift increase. But remember, the information provided to you is confidential. Please use discretion in all your efforts!

Remember a "NO" is never about you. You are as much of a liaison for parents to the College as you are a fundraiser for the Parents Fund. You may reach a prospect who will not give a dollar for participation. Remember, this isn't about you. You may have reached them on a bad day, or during a difficult time, and they take it out to you. Don't let this get you down. If they have an issue, listen, don't argue, and offer words of support. Let them know that you will find the appropriate outlet for their concern, or direct them to the useful contacts page under "For Parents" on the Kenyon website. Thank the person for their time and follow up with an e-mail or a hand-written note after some time has passed, if it feels appropriate to do so. Most importantly, shake it off and move on to the next person!

Never apologize for asking a fellow parent for support. Every student benefits from the support of the Parents Fund, even their son and/or daughter. You are not a telemarketer. Believe in the effort and smile. Parents will hear your happiness and enthusiasm through the phone, in your writing, or over Internet lines. Be versed in restricted versus unrestricted giving. This is one of the most common misconceptions when giving to the Kenyon Parents Fund and a question you will surely have to answer in at least one conversation. The purpose of the Parents Fund is to help raise unrestricted dollars for the College's immediate budget needs. It is likely that a parent you are contacting gives to Kenyon in other ways as well. All gifts to the College are needed and appreciated; however only unrestricted gifts count towards the Kenyon Parents Fund. For more information on this, visit Section 5, the Fundraiser's Dictionary.

7. Making the Contact; Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to call and which number should I use? Tip: Veteran callers find the best time to reach a parent is on Saturday mornings or Sunday afternoons (e.g. 3-5 PM), though any reasonable time you are free to make a contact is fine. Don't forget to be enthusiastic and SMILE!

Start by calling the preferred number (usually the home) listed on the call sheet, but below the prospect's name. If you are unable to reach anyone at this number after a few attempts, try an alternative number on the call sheet or send an e-mail. Some volunteers prefer to preface the call by sending an introductory note, e-mail, or online postcard.

How do I begin the conversation? Tip: First, introduce yourself as a PAC member and the role PAC members play as a liaison for parents to the College. Don't forget to include that as a PAC member you are responsible for helping raise awareness and money for the Kenyon Parents Fund. Don't try to lead them astray but also don't forget to explain that PAC members are not just fund raisers.

Secondly, ask about their student. What parent isn't going to want to talk about their son and/or daughter and the experiences he/she are having at Kenyon? If your child knows their child, mention the connection. If your child does not know their child, try making a different connection such as where you live, the prospect's occupation, schools attended, a shared Kenyon experience, or, most timely, whether or not they attended Family Weekend.

Now that the prospect and I have eased into the conversation, how do I switch to fund raising? Tip: Once you have made your connection and eased the prospect a bit, state your intention for the call and that you act as an advocate for the Parents Fund. Start by talking about the importance of the Parents Fund and its success over the years for the College and among its peer colleges. Then, discuss why you chose to support the College this way and why it is meaningful to you.

What if there are two decision makers? Ask to speak to them at the same time. If one is not available, try to arrange another time to contact them.

What if the prospect says that their wife or husband deals with those decisions? Ask to speak to that person. If they aren't available, try to arrange another time to contact them. Or, ask when and/or where they can be reached that is most convenient for them.

Next, thank them for their support in the past, if applicable. If they have not supported before, thank them for taking the time to talk today. Reference the appeal letter they received from President Nugent, highlight the proposal that was included and MAKE THE ASK! ("We hope you will consider the proposed contribution of $___ in President Nugent's letter.")

What do I do once the ask has been made?

If a YES; thank them for their support and reiterate ways to give (report any pledges to Annie Ellsworth at [email protected]).

If a MAYBE; discuss the various options for giving (gift designations; see section 4), talk about the Trustee Challenge, and mention the Leadership Giving Breakfast for donors of $1,000 and up.

If a NO; emphasize participation (in 2009-2010, gifts of $100 or less accounted for $50,000), revisit Kenyon's status among peer colleges (see section 1), and ultimately thank them for their time.

Remind them they can give safely and securely through the website at any time (http://gift.kenyon.edu). If they don't feel comfortable giving online, try to get a dollar amount for their pledge or gift.

What should I do if I get an answering machine or voice mail?

Tip: On the first attempt, introduce yourself and say that you will call back. On the second attempt, explain why you are calling. If you find a call doesn't suit the donors, or you are having a hard time reaching the prospect by phone, send an e-mail, online postcard, or a hand-written note—any communication is better than no communication!!

How should I follow up?

Tip: We can never say thank you enough, even if you are thanking the parent for their time. Send a follow up e-mail, online postcard, or note—even if the prospect said no, didn't specify an amount, or didn't pledge at the level they were asked. Offer to give feedback you receive from the call, either from the prospect or observations you have made in the process, to the College. And, finally, don't forget to follow up with the College about your conversation, no matter the outcome. The more information we have, the better prepared we can be for the next year!

8. Other Resources

Kenyon.edu Parents Website – www.kenyon.edu/parents.xml Useful Contacts for Parents – www.kenyon.edu/x7118.xml Important College Dates – www.kenyon.edu/academiccalendar.xml Parents Advisory Council Webpage – www.kenyon.edu/x5431.xml

College Relations Contacts:

1. Sarah Karhl, vice president for college relations, [email protected], (740) 427-5073 or 1-800-KENYONC, dial option 2 2. Anne Ellsworth, director of parent giving, [email protected] (740) 427-5149 or 1- 1-800-KENYONC, dial option 5 3. Scott Baker, director of alumni and parent programs, [email protected] (740) 427- 5148 or 1-800-KENYONC, dial option 1 4. Shawn Dailey, director of annual giving, [email protected] (740) 427-5151 or 1-800- KENYONC, dial option 5

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Hebrew, Latin, Sanskrit; modern Arabic, Chinese, media lab for digital video editing, still-image Of that number, 99 percent of the tenured faculty, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish editing, and web publishing, are also available. 100 percent of the tenure-track faculty, and 58 Preprofessional studies percent of the visiting faculty hold the Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field. (Many visitors are Preparation and advising for graduate or profes- Ph.D. candidates.) sional schools in business, education, engineering, The Kenyon Review, one of the nation’s premier law, and medicine literary magazines, is edited and produced at the Tenure College by Professor of English David Lynn ’76 The following figures portray the faculty for the Off-campus studies and his staff. Each November, the Review 2009-10 academic year in terms of employment Programs available in approximately seventy presents its Award for Literary Achievement; status. Those with tenure hold appointments countries throughout Africa, Asia, Europe, and this year’s honoree is Louise Erdrich. Summer without limit; those with tenure-track positions are Central, North, and South America. Kenyon- programs sponsored by the Review include the eligible for such appointments; and those with sponsored foreign-study programs in England (at Writers Workshop and Young Writers at Kenyon. visiting positions teach at the College for one or the University of Exeter), Honduras, and Italy. more years, usually in place of a faculty member on Awards leave or sabbatical. Library and Information Services Some recent awards won by faculty members Men Women Total Library and Information Services (LBIS) supports American Book Award: Janet McAdams (English); Tenured 71 45 116 the academic mission of the College by providing American Sociological Society Distinguished Tenure-track 18 23 41 access to library and computing resources, facilities, Contributions to Teaching Award: John Macionis; Visiting 14 20 34 and information essential to teaching, learning, Choice Outstanding Academic Book: George Salaries research, and general scholarship. Housed in Olin McCarthy (sociology); Fulbright Fellowship: These figures are the average salaries for the and Chalmers libraries, LBIS is responsible both for Joseph Klesner (political science), Peter Rutkoff indicated ranks in 2008-09, as reported to the preserving physical and online collections and (American studies); Guggenheim Fellowship: Lewis American Association of University Professors. resources and for providing access to them. In Hyde (English); Quantum Communication Award: Instructor $54,475 addition, LBIS maintains the infrastructure, Benjamin Schumacher (physics); Woodrow Assistant professor 58,280 facilities, and resources of the campus network, Wilson Fellowship: Reginald Sanders (music). computing laboratories, and computing services. Associate professor 68,153 Some recent awards won by students Professor 90,929 Library collection Beinecke Scholarship: Janae Peters ’10; Coro The libraries hold more than one million books and Fellowships: Sarah Fox ’02, Michael Sriprasert ’02; Student-Faculty Ratio government documents and maintain more than Fulbright Fellowships (all ’09): Melanie Butcher, 10 to 1 1,000 print periodical subscriptions. The libraries Clara Cooper-Mullin, Amy Goshe, Elaine provide access to more than 330,000 e-books, 200 McFarlane, Catherine Norbeck, Rebecca Riddell, Academic Program research databases, and 7,300 electronic journals. Anna Salzberg, Elizabeth Scheltens, Stacy Smith, Degree offered Participation in the OhioLINK Patrick Smyth, Andrew Stein, Kara Stiles, Riley Bachelor of arts effectively adds ten million titles to the collection. Witte, plusThomas Au ’08; Gates Millenium Scholarships: Samantha Simpson ’03, Bi Vuong Majors Computing resources ’03; Goldwater Scholarships: James Beckett ’11, American studies, anthropology, art (studio, Olin and Chalmers house computing resources for Daniel Franz ’11; : Jada Twedt history), biochemistry, biology, chemistry, classics, general Kenyon use, including web access, stations ’01; Mellon Fellowships: Daniel Gustafson ’03, Andrew Gerkey ’02, Karen Shanton ’02; George Finances The College’s previous effort, “Claiming Our Mitchell Scholarship: Karly Burke ’06; NCAA Endowment Place: The Campaign for Kenyon,” sought $100 Woman of the Year: Ashley Rowatt ’03; Morris On June 30, 2009, the market value of Kenyon’s million for capital and operating purposes over a Udall Scholarship: David Long ’07, Anna endowment totaled $151,055,850. five-year period. It ended on June 30, 2001, with Zimmerman ’07. more than $116 million in gifts. Campaign Annual funds projects included the natural-sciences quadrangle. Some recent awards won by alumni For 2008-09, gifts to the Kenyon Fund, the Edgar: ’00 (mystery writer); Emmy: College’s primary source of unrestricted funds, Athletics ’82 (The West Wing), totaled more than $3.25 million. Kenyon is a founding member of the North Coast ’49 (Empire Falls); James Beard Foundation Award: Participation 5,597 alumni Athletic Conference (National Collegiate Athletic Allison Cleary ’84 (food writer), Karen Parham Total gifts $3,257,082 Demasco ’91 (pastry chef); National Book Critics Association Division III), which also includes Circle Prize, PEN/Faulkner Award: E.L. Doctorow In addition, the Kenyon Parents Fund, a vehicle Allegheny, Earlham, Hiram, Oberlin, and Wabash ’52 (novelist); Priestley Medal: Carl Djerassi ’43 for giving by the parents of current students and colleges, Denison, Ohio Wesleyan, and Wittenberg (biochemist); Pulitzer Prize: ’76 alumni, accounted for more than $1 million. universities, and the College of Wooster. Women’s (political cartoonist). Participation 1,942 parents sports offered by the College are basketball, cross Total gifts $1,128,967 country, field hockey, lacrosse, soccer, softball, swimming, tennis, track (indoor and outdoor), and Admissions Operating expenses 2009-10 (projected) volleyball. Men’s are baseball, basketball, cross The Class of 2013 includes eighteen National Instructional $22,835,000 country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, swimming, Merit Scholars. Academic support 4,826,000 tennis, and track (indoor and outdoor). Applied 3,992 Institutional support 8,926,000 The College ranks second among all Division III Accepted 1,538 (38%) Plant operation and maintenance 6,232,000 institutions in numbers of NCAA postgraduate Enrolled 469 (30%) Student services 12,687,000 awards, with fifty-two student-athletes honored Auxiliary enterprises 14,193,000 Measures of quality since the program began in 1970. Conferences 402,000 Middle 50% SAT-Critical reading range 630-720 The new $70-million Kenyon Athletic Center, Financial aid 20,144,000 Middle 50% SAT-Mathematics range 600-680 with a broad range of facilities for fitness and Information and computing 2,317,000 Middle 50% SAT-Writing range 620-730 recreation, was dedicated in April 2006. Equipment repair and replacement 1,688,000 Middle 50% ACT composite range 28-32 Building repair and replacement 1,912,000 Most recent national championships Top 10% of high-school graduating class 56% Operating contingency reserve 1,962,000 Men: Swimming (2009, thirtieth consecutive) Geographic origin of students enrolled 2009-10 Total $98,124,000 Women: Swimming (2009, twenty-third) (includes those in off-campus programs) Resources used to meet operating expenses Middle States 454 2009-10 (projected) Accreditation Midwest 456 Student fees $61,241,000 Kenyon College is an accredited member of the New England 189 Endowment income 6,913,000 North Central Association of Colleges and South 174 Trust funds 93,000 Secondary Schools. Southwest 30 Auxiliary enterprises 14,713,000 West 248 College Work-Study Program 80,000 37 other countries 71 Affiliations Conferences 741,000 Kenyon is a member of the American Association Miscellaneous 317,000 of Colleges, American Council on Education, Costs and Financial Aid Interest on operating funds, reserves 1,053,000 Association of Episcopal Colleges, Association of For 2009-10, total charges are $48,240. Kenyon is Gifts for operations 5,163,000 Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio, committed to the principle that qualified students Reserve funds 7,810,000 , Great Lakes Colleges should be able to attend the College regardless of Total $98,124,000 Association, and Ohio Foundation of Indepen- their family finances. About 41 percent of stu- dent Colleges. dents receive need-based financial aid from “We are Kenyon: Kenyon or government-sponsored programs. The average aid package comes to $34,776. The Drive for Excellence” Senior Administrators In June 2007, the College launched the three-year President: S. Georgia Nugent Scholarships public phase of the $230-million “Drive for Provost: Nayef H. Samhat Trustee Opportunity Scholarships are awarded on Excellence.” The areas of need addressed by the Dean of Students: Henry P. Toutain a competitive basis to academically talented campaign and the amounts sought are: Dean of Admissions and Financial Aid: students. Kenyon sponsors National Merit Jennifer Delahunty Scholarships. Endowment Vice President, College Relations: Financial aid $70 million Sarah Kahrl After Kenyon Student research 8 million Vice President, Finance: Joseph G. Nelson Professorships (6) 12 million Statistics for recent classes show that an average of Associate Vice President, Finance: Teri Blanchard Teaching innovation center 2 million 16 percent of graduates go directly to graduate or Vice President, Library and Information Services: American democracy center 4 million professional schools, 84 percent to jobs. Of those Ronald K. Griggs Faculty development 7.5 million applying to business and law schools, 99 percent Chief Business Officer: Mark J. Kohlman International/local programs 7.5 million are accepted; to medical schools, 83 percent of Art programming 10 million those with a grade-point average of 3.25 or higher. Equal-Opportunity Policy Kenyon Review 5 million Within five years of graduation, more than 70 Subtotal $126 million Kenyon admits qualified students regardless of percent further their education, with more than Facilities and land religion, race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, 50 percent earning advanced degrees. Art and art history $34 million sexual orientation, or handicap to all rights, Other instructional facilities 2 million privileges, programs, and activities generally Alumni Student residences 12 million accorded or made available to students at the Kenyon has 16,394 living alumni (as of July Peirce Hall 25 million College. It does not discriminate on the basis of 2009), including 15,421 graduates and 973 Village fund; health center 3 million religion, race, sex, color, national or ethnic origin, matriculants (nongraduates). Both alumni and Land acquisition 4 million sexual orientation, or handicap in administration parents are encouraged to participate in the Subtotal $80 million of its educational policies, admissions policies, activities of the 20 Kenyon associations in cities Operating support $24 million scholarship and loan programs, and athletic and and regions across the country. other Kenyon-administered programs.