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  • 4 - Number of graduate programs in the college ranked in the top 100 nationwide by U.S. News and World Report in March 2011
  • 147 - Number of students receiving full-tuition scholarships in 2010-11 with federal grant support secured by the college
  • 100% - Percent of Doctor of Physical Therapy graduates (inaugural class) who passed the national certification exam on the first try (national average is 88%)
  • 2 - Number of programs in the college that are the sole offering in the field in Florida (health care informatics and research administration)
  • 2011 - Year that undergraduate social work coordinator and Instructor Robin Kohn won the national Outstanding Advising Award in Faculty Advising
  • 3 - Number of human rights centers being established in southern Russia by Associate Professor K. Michael Reynolds
  • 22% - Percent of international students in the Doctoral Program in Public Affairs in 2010-11
  • 800 - number of students majoring in legal studies in 2010-2011
  • > 1,000 - Number of children and adults with speech, language and hearing problems served by the Communication Disorders Clinic in 2010-2011

FAQs about Giving to COHPA

Q. Why does UCF need my support?

A. While funding from the state provides strong financial support for the university, charitable funding provides added value that can bring distinction to academic programs and scholarship opportunities to students.

Q. How are my gifts used by the College of Health and Public Affairs?

A. Expenditures are made according to strict guidelines for the use of the money as specified by the donor and detailed in the memorandum of understanding. Some donors allow the university to direct their gifts where they are most needed. These unrestricted funds are typically used to help provide scholarships; recruit outstanding faculty; facilitate student and faculty research; help defray travel to national conferences to present research; and support important university initiatives where no other funding is available.

Q. What are the college's fundraising priorities and who sets them?

A. In a university as complex and fast growing as UCF, there are always more opportunities for enhancing our academic missions than there are funds to carry them out. With input from the college deans, UCF's president and provost determine the fundraising priorities of the UCF Foundation.

Q. How will COHPA manage my endowed gift?

A. Endowment gifts are investments in the future of UCF, invested to realize growth and provide an enduring source of income for the designated program. Our endowment was valued at $103 million as of June 30, 2009.

Q. Who manages the COHPA donations?

A. The Foundation is governed by a board of directors, consisting of leading UCF alumni and friends who volunteer their time to oversee the foundation's activities and programs. UCF President John Hitt is also a member of the board of directors. Robert J. Holmes, Jr. is the CEO of the UCF Foundation.

Q. How is COHPA funded?

A. The UCF Foundation's operating budget is primarily funded by: * A fee on all new gifts * A yearly administrative fee on the market value of endowments * Short-term investment appreciation * University support

Q. How do I make a gift to the College of Health and Public Affairs?

A. Call 407.823.1600 or visit our online giving form

My internship with the District 9 Medical Examiner’s Office was one of the greatest experiences of my life. I gained an excellent understanding of the medical examiner’s office and the criminal justice field in general."
— Adam Stubley,  criminal justice major
I’m so excited to be in this program. I’m really looking forward to planning great areas to live and work."
— Gabriella Serrado,  urban and regional planning graduate student
I think it is great to be part of something that [exposes] others to sign language and the deaf community."
— Ashley Loomis,  communication sciences and disorders major and national-anthem signer at Orlando Magic games
UCF provides its physical therapy students with an excellent education and prepares them to work in the most challenging of settings."
— Jamie Dyson,  rehabilitation supervisor, Orlando Regional Medical Center
The program is really helping me grow as a professional. I have a much better understanding of how to navigate the systems and advocate for services on a much larger scale."
— Joy Chuba,  social work graduate student, UCF Valencia Osceola
In fall 2010, I began to create real programs, establish the board, develop volunteer-recruitment strategies and overal strategically plan the next five years -- all through my course work."
— Paulette Campbell, CEO of Redemption Song, Inc.,  Master of Nonprofit Management ('11)
The internship is going great! I am interning for Senate President Mike Haridopolos in the Capitol. I wish more UCF students could have this truly amazing opportunity."
— Julianna Debler,  legal studies major and 2012 Florida Legislative Scholars Intern
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