THE PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

THE FUTURE

SANTA MONICA COLLEGE MISSION

Santa Monica College provides a safe and inclusive learning environment that encourages personal and intellectual exploration, and challenges and supports students in achieving their educational goals. Students learn to contribute to the global community as they develop an understanding of their relationship to diverse social, cultural, political, economic, technological, and natural environments. The College recognizes the critical importance of each individual’s contribution to the achieve-ment of this mission.

ACCOLADES

#1 in transfers to University of California for 24 consecutive years

One of 15 community colleges selected to participate in California’s first Bachelor’s degree pilot program

First Public Policy Associates degree in California

First accredited Promo Pathway Program in the nation to offer on-air promotions training

First Recycling & Resource Management Program in the nation at a community college

First community college campus in the nation with an Academy of Entertainment & Technology

BECOMING APRESIDENT’S CIRCLE MEMBER

President’s Circle members annually contribute a gift rang-ing from $1,000 to $10,000 to support the enhancement and continued investment in fostering student growth, faculty development and assisting the college where funding is needed during the most difficult times.

Your President’s Circle gift benefits thousands of SMC students each and every year. From the moment we welcome our incoming freshman class to recognizing our students’ achievement at graduation with scholarships, your investment visibly changes lives. Your gift also provides faculty grants for innovation and academic advancement.

Whether it’s funding technology for smart classrooms or medical equipment for the next generation of healthcare professionals in our nursing program, the President’s Circle provides a financial safety net to help prepare our students for the competitive workforce in today’s market.

YOUR DONATION MATTERS

“Deciding to come to SMC was one of the best decisions I have

ever made. I could not be happier at any other community college

since here you can find everything you could ever want from an

academic institution.” SMC STUDENT

SUCCESS FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE

THE GIFT OF AFFORDABLE EDUCATION

$1,200 is the cost of tuition and fees for a full-time student each year.

54.9% of SMC students receive

financial aid.

65% of our students are the first in

their families to pursue a college degree.

WE RAISE FUNDS FOR

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Innovation & Progress Grants

Chairs of Excellence Grants

Margin of Excellence Grants

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Scholarships Relief Funds Internships

Program Support

Did You Know?

FOUNDATION MISSION

Our mission is to support our students and faculty in their

pursuit of academic excellence. We help the college meet

today’s challenges and seize tomorrow’s opportunities,

awarding scholarships and faculty grants raised through

private and corporate contributions.

1900 Pico Blvd.

Santa Monica, CA 90405

310.434.4215

www.santamonicacollegefoundation.org

JOIN US IN MAKING A DIFFERENCE FOR SANTA MONICA COLLEGE STUDENTS,

FACULTY & PROGRAMS

SANTA MONICA COLLEGE FOUNDATION PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE GIVING LEVELS:

SUMMA CUM LAUDE: $10,000

Your gift provides eight (8) students, one (1) year of education

MAGNA CUM LAUDE: $5,000

Your gift provides four (4) students, one (1) year of education

CUM LAUDE: $2,500

Your gift provides two (2) students, one (1) year of education

HONORS: $1,000

Your gift provides one (1) student with textbooks for one (1) year

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE MEMBERSHIP ENTITLES YOUTO THE FOLLOWING BENEFITS*:

*Benefits vary with giving level

YES ! I WANT TO SUPPORT SANTA MONICA COLLEGE FOUNDATION AND

JOIN THE PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE WITH MY GIFT OF:

$10,000 Summa Cum Laude $5,000 Magna Cum Laude $2,500 Cum Laude $1,000 HonorsOther Amount $___________

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Please make checks payable and mail to:

Santa Monica College Foundation 1900 Pico Blvd.

Santa Monica, CA 90405

Make a donation online: www.santamonicacollegefoundation.org

To make a pledge, please contact the Foundation at 310.434.4215

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