Because of the generosity of 582 faculty and staff members, the University of Houston has surpassed the $1 million mark in contributions to the State Employee Charitable Campaign (SECC).

“This marks the tenth year UH has participated in the SECC, and what a great way to finish this year’s campaign than breaking the million-dollar mark!” said John Rudley,
vice president for administration and finance and this year’s UH SECC chair.

Contributions totaling $96,728 were tallied by the end of the four-week 2004 campaign, bringing UH’s 10-year total to $1,008,728. Although fewer employees participated this year than last year, the average individual gift went up from $130 in 2003 to $166 in 2004.

“Our gratitude goes to the representatives who volunteered to help in some of the colleges and departments—you made the difference!” said Rudley. “And thank you, each and every one of the 582 employees who made a gift.”

Even though the UH SECC campaign has officially ended, we will continue to receive pledge forms through Thursday, Dec. 16. If you need a form, please call 713-743-8579 or 713-743-8188.

Oscar Gutierrez
ogutierrez@uh.edu