The Division of University Advancement is comprised of four departments including Alumni Relations, Development, University Marketing Communications and UWF Foundation. These departments work together to advance the overall strategic priorities of the University of West Florida. The mission of the division is to enhance the quality of a UWF education by building understanding, loyalty and support for the university’s mission among its alumni and friends, and to encourage charitable gifts in support of university priorities while providing effective stewardship of those gifts.
Our Vision
The University Advancement Division will strategically build relationships and programs
that advance the University of West Florida to a significantly higher level of
excellence.
Our Mission
To enhance the quality of a UWF education by building understanding, loyalty,
and support for the University's mission among its alumni and friends, and to
encourage charitable gifts in support of University priorities while providing
effective stewardship of those gifts.
Our Values: P.R.I.D.E.
Professionalism: We are knowledgeable and competent in our work, always seeking
improvement, we provide a high level of friendly service to our internal and
external constituents, we respect all team members and appreciate their roles on
our team.
Responsibility: We are accountable for individual and team goals; we demonstrate
a "can do" attitude.
Integrity: We hare honest, ethical, and direct in our relationships with the
University's alumni and friends and with other team members; we model and
promote good stewardship of the resources provided to UWF by taxpayers, students
and donors.
Driven by Mission: We support the University's student-centered mission; we
support University and Division goals as a means to positively affect the lives
of UWF students.
Enthusiasm: Our words and actions represent the University with enthusiam,
loyalty and pride; we celebrate our successes.