<p>The alumni’s lack of giving has been a result largely of the university not really creating a “we’ll take any amount” mentality over the years, as a number of UR families have stepped up in a big way in the past (Robins, Jepson, Weinstein, etc.). Just recently the school has really aimed to get alumni to participate, even if it’s just a dollar. The school recently started a senior gift campaign to get students in the habit of giving, and each of the last two graduating classes had over 60% participation. Additionally, alumni giving tanked with our former president, and I believe will rebound to new heights with Dr. Ayers at the helm (once the economy recovers of course). As the new plan for the university is quantified and a new capital campaign comes out, I think you’ll see new highs in alumni giving.</p>