The Honors College was the first college to reach 100 percent participation this year and has done so for the first time during the Family Fund campaign.

Departments joining the rank of the University's most supportive divisions include the Career Center, Institute for Families in Society, President's Office, University Development, African American Studies Program, USC Aircraft, Board of Trustees, Special Events, International Support for Faculty and Staff, Legal Residency Office, Fellowships and Scholar Programs, Parking Services, and the School of Hotel, Restaurant, and Tourism Management.

Top performing departments, boasting the campaign's highest participation rates, include the School of Law, Moore School of Business, School of Library and Information Science, University 101, Advancement Administration, Carolina Alumni Association, Department of Sport and Entertainment Management, USC Aiken, Department of Educational Leadership and Policies, Religious Studies, Internal Audit, and the Provost's Office.

Faculty and staff members can designate their gifts to their own departmental or college fund, thus enriching the programs closest to them. Flu shots and other wellness benefits are offered through the generosity of the University family members who designate their gifts to the Faculty Enrichment Fund or the Staff Enrichment Fund.

The goal for this year's Family Fund campaign is 55 percent participation. The campaign will need the support of each faculty and staff member to reach that goal.

Compared to last year, the following departments have significantly increased their participation rates during the 2006-07 campaign: Facility Services, School of Music, University Publications, Maintenance, Landscaping Services, Facilities and Planning and Construction, College of Nursing, and Admissions.

To make a gift to the Family Fund, go to www.sc.edu/familyfund.

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