The Leadership Circle
The Leadership Circle is distinctive to the College of Education and is made up of individuals who are dedicated to supporting the efforts of the college through annual gifts of $1,500 or more. While your gift may be designated to any fund in the college undesignated gifts also count toward membership and help support the College of Education Dean's Excellence Fund that help provide funding for our students and program initiatives in the college.
Leadership Circle members receive many special benefits, including:
- Recognition by the MSU College of Education
- Invitations to College of Education events, colloquia, and conferences
- Special communications on research and other publications
- The opportunity to honor an outstanding educator with a Crystal Apple Award
Leadership Circle gifts and pledges count towards membership in MSU Donor Societies.
For more information about joining The Leadership Circle, please contact Julie Bird, Assistant Director of Development, at 517.432.1983 or by e-mail at birdjuli@msu.edu
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