I first met Joyce (pictured left) at Purdue University when we both were speaking at a conference for the College of Consumer and Family Sciences. Since then our paths have crossed several times and she has always been a strong advocate for women and philanthropy initiatives at universities. Her latest success is Florida State University. Knowing from Martha Taylor (on the right) and others, the benefits of women's philanthropy initiatives to both women as donors and universities, Joyce, as a donor, has been working on helping establish a program at FSU for several years. She even arranged for me to do a focus group and speak to their board and administration a few years ago (sometimes it takes a while for a program to get underway). But most of all, it takes a Joyce to spearhead it.
Here is what FSU says about why it formed "The Women for Florida State:"
- increase awareness of opportunities for women to stay actively engaged in life at the university;
- educate the community on the vital role women play in the past, present and future of Florida State;
- mentor the next generation of women leaders and philanthropists;
- provide a vehicle for members to communicate effectively;
- and recognize and celebrate accomplishments of the women of Florida State.
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