Started in 2007, the Annual Fund is an optimal way to maximize a smaller donation and know it will benefit students of Missouri State University-West Plains. The Annual Fund provides funding for five different university areas that can’t be funded through state appropriations or tuition. Annual Fund monies are used for:
- Scholarships - enable students to achieve their educational goals
- Emergency Grants - help students facing unexpected financial difficulties remain in school
- Educational Initiatives -
- Provide academic enrichment activities for students such as leadership and development programs, trips to conferences and competitions, cultural or arts programs and undergraduate research projects
- Support faculty training in the latest curriculum development and teaching techniques in their field of study
- Expand tutoring and academic support services
- Fund guest speakers whose presentations cover topics of importance in today's global society, with many presentations being open to the public
- Support new programs that will best prepare our students for life-long learning
- Campus Technology, Labs and Facilities - provide state-of-the-art technology, labs and facilities for the best learning environment to prepare students for the workforce and keep our communities at the forefront of education
- University/Community Programs - help bring cultural programs, like the Vienna Boys Choir and the St. Louis Jazz Orchestra, to area residents at below-market admission price
The Annual Fund is a perfect place for alumni to begin a tradition of giving to the university.