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Quick Facts

  • 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

Ways to Give

There are many ways to make your gift, ranging from online giving to including the College of Health and Public Affairs in your estate plans. Whichever method you choose, you may give an unrestricted gift to be used for an area of greatest need, or you may designate your support to a specific program or college. Giving can take the following forms:

Gifts of cash

Making a gift of cash by check or credit card is often the most convenient way to give to the College of Health and Public Affairs. These gifts may be unrestricted or designated for a specific purpose. To make a gift to the College of Health and Public Affairs, call 407.823.1600 or visit our online giving form.

Annual Giving

The UCF Annual Fund is dedicated to enriching the lives of UCF students. Investing in UCF through the Annual Fund allows you to truly make a difference in the lives of today's students. Its fundraising efforts secure the largest source of unrestricted funds designated to support the university's colleges, schools and programs.

Annual giving is about joining together to make a significant positive impact on the educational experiences for students from the College of Health and Public Affairs. Contributions to the Annual Fund are used to reward talented and promising students with scholarship opportunities, honor the accomplishments of dedicated faculty, modernize labs and classrooms with state-of-the-art resources, administer notable research and outreach programs, and much more.

As an alumna/alumnus or friend, perhaps your greatest reward is the role you play in preserving the spirit of the university and supporting your UCF family.

If you are interested in making a gift to UCF, please contact:

Millie Erichsen
Director of Development
407.823.2723
Millie.Erichsen@ucf.edu

Endowed Funds

Endowed funds ensure long-term academic excellence by providing consistent support in perpetuity. The university invests these funds and the college uses the interest earned to support the program as designated by the donor.  Endowment funds also provide donors with the opportunity to link their name, or that of a family member or friend, to the College of Health and Public Affairs in perpetuity. By creating an endowed fund, you ensure your legacy will continue for generations to come. Endowment funds may be created in a variety of ways, including gifts of cash or appreciated stock, real estate or trusts. It is also possible to create an endowed fund through a pledge payable over five years.

Gifts of property

Gifts of personal property are an excellent way to support the College of Health and Public Affairs while reaping substantial tax benefits.

The university accepts gifts of real estate, art, antiques, collectibles and more. For more information on making a gift of real estate or personal property, please contact Mille Ericsen.

Questions about giving? Check our Giving FAQs or contact us. And thank you for helping the College of Health and Public Affairs continue to make a difference.

If you are interested in making a gift to UCF, please contact:

Millie Erichsen
Director of Development
407.823.2723
Millie.Erichsen@ucf.edu

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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