ATHENS, Ohio -- Ohio University-Lancaster, one of Ohio University's five regional campuses, has hired Diana Pollock as its new assistant dean for development.
She will be responsible for coordinating all private-gift activity for the campus. Her duties will include working with alumni and community members to identify opportunities for private support that will help enhance technology, improve capital facilities and support scholarships and academic programs.
An Athens, Ohio, native, Pollock earned a bachelor's degree in environmental biology in 1980 from Ohio University. In 1983, she received a master's degree in city and regional planning from Ohio State University. Her father, Hubert Wilhelm, is a professor emeritus of geography at Ohio University and her brother, David Wilhelm, is an Ohio University alumnus who served as the university's 2002 commencement speaker.
Pollock joins her alma mater in the midst of its $200 million Bicentennial Campaign, the largest fundraising effort in school history. Ohio University-Lancaster's goal in the campaign is to raise $4.1 million, making it the largest fundraising drive in the 36-year history of the regional campus. The Lancaster Campus has already raised more than $2 million toward its goal.
"To respond to the pressures for growth and for new programs, the Bicentennial Campaign is our opportunity to take this campus to the next level," Pollock said. "There are many ways for individuals and businesses to contribute to the local campaign, including scholarships, endowed professorships, instructional technology, capital facilities, the library fund, arts and cultural programs, and campus beautification projects."
Ohio University-Lancaster recently announced a 10-year, $20 million building and renovation plan that includes a new library, coffee shop, study areas, bookstore, a 20,000-square-foot field house that seats 2,500 and student housing.
The Bicentennial Campaign has raised more than $147 million toward its goal of raising $200 million in time for Ohio University's bicentennial in 2004. For more information about the Bicentennial Campaign or to make a contribution or pledge, call 1-800-592-FUND.
