Miami University Student Foundation
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The Miami University Student Foundation (MUSF) exists to strengthen the link between current students and alumni of the University. Since 1972 MUSF has organized campus wide events, recruited the highest caliber students, and raised money to award more than $300,000 in undergraduate scholarships. Through its members and events, MUSF works to empower student leaders and foster a positive image of Miami University.
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[edit] Framework/Structure
Although the idea for a student foundation is not unique to Miami University, MUSF is different from other student alumni associations/foundations throughout the country. This uniqueness results from the philosophy and goals of the organization which cater to the atmosphere of Miami. However, the essential framework of MUSF and many of its ideas were borrowed from Indiana and Ball State Universities. The generous support of these institutions provided invaluable assistance in this venture. MUSF has taken many shapes since it was founded in 1972. The student foundation is currently comprised of three committees: Student Trust and Alumni Relations Committee (Parent's Weekend Auction & Eye on Alumni), Triathlon Committee (2nd Annual Triathlon), and Traditions Committee (Homecoming House Decorating Contest, Student Slant, Chicago Bus Trips, Senior Week, and MUSF 35th Anniversary). MUSF also coordinates Presidential Hosting during Miami football games.
[edit] MUSF Mission
Ever-Growing Student Scholarships
The primary task of MUSF is to develop these student scholarships in order to retain and promote the best students on campus.
Dedication to Miami University Excellence
MUSF programming and efforts must exemplify the dedication that most students have to make Miami the best it can be and show those who lack the dedication how they can build their own dedication.
Commitment to an Enhanced Student Experience
MUSF exists to provide a students with fundamental feelings of excitement and passion for Miami.
[edit] Professional Leadership
Involvement in MUSF allows members to grow in their leadership style and become more professional leaders.
[edit] MUSF Vision
The Miami University Student foundation will be the standard for campus organizations. Through implementation of the MUSF Philosophy, MUSF will have successfully implemented policies and programs to achieve these objectives:
MUSF will unify the Miami student population.
MUSF will foster a positive and professional image of Miami.
MUSF will empower student leaders who will be sought after by the Miami communities.
MUSF will generate active and apparent Love and Honor for Miami.
MUSF will fulfill unmet campus opportunities.
MUSF will adapt through entrepreneurial innovation.
MUSF will build a foundation of future alumni leadership.
[edit] MUSF Goals
[edit] Cultivation of Unified Community
MUSF will strive to be the campus leader in developing projects that involve all facets of campus life to promote the Miamian ideal of one campus, one heart.
[edit] Conscientious Leadership Development
As leaders MUSF members will learn to be aware of themselves as well as their surroundings in order to better serve the Miami community.
[edit] Member Education
Educating MUSF members is crucial to fostering love and commitment to the Miami Community. MUSF members will strive to understand and learn the history of MUSF, the history of Miami, through an active program potential.
[edit] Alumni Advising
The alumni board is an integral part of MUSF development. With the guidance and knowledge of former Miamians, MUSF will continue to lead the Miami community. Also the MUSF advisor plays an important role in connecting the alumni body’s ideas with the students of MUSF and provides support for the Foundation’s efforts.
[edit] Communication
Strategically important, communication is imperative within MUSF as well as outside of MUSF. Open lines of communication will allow MUSF to flourish as a catalyst for unification among all campus organizations.
[edit] Member Recruitment
As our most important asset, our members will be informed and ready to lead MUSF into the next level. Recruiting the best members those who have a strong vision and the will to achieve great things is essential for the Foundation.
Lifelong Dedication to Miami University Excellence
Through the implementation of the MUSF Philosophy, Foundation Members and those affected by the Foundation, will surely dedicate themselves to promoting the welfare and excellence that surrounds Miami University.
[edit] Student Scholarships
Continue to provide support of Miami students through student scholarships, with a hope to increase the number of scholarships given each year.=
[edit] MUSF Events and programs
Auction and Dinner - A Parent's Weekend event to raise money for the MUSF student scholarship fund.
Triathlon- This Sprint Tri is an evolution from the 31 year history of the Bike Race. This is an event open to the university and community and raises money for Student Scholarships.
Chicago Bus Trips - Provide transportation for students from campus to the Chicago area during most of the University breaks.
Eye on Alumni - Invites several distinguished alumni back to campus to interact with students in classes and to speak at an all campus panel discussion.
Homecoming - House, Fraternity, and Residence Hall Decorating Competition.
Senior Week - Including Senior Send Off and Senior Last Lecture.
