by Jeff Bendix

The Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences has set a new record for fundraising.

For the fiscal year ending June 30, the school raised $181,000 from its alumni and other friends of the school—a 30 percent increase over the school's previous record of $139,000, set during the 2001
fiscal year.

"This growth very much reflects the energy of a new dean," said Robert Kirschner, director of annual fund and special gifts for the Mandel School.

Grover C. "Cleve" Gilmore, professor of psychology and social work, was named dean of the Mandel School in June 2002.

"We're making a big effort to take Cleve on the road and have him meet face-to-face with alumni and other potential donors," Kirschner said. "Our school is doing phenomenal things in the field of social work, and it's very persuasive to hear about it directly from the dean."

Another factor leading to the record year in fundraising, according to Kirschner, has been having two Mandel School students working in the student call center, where fund-raising calls are made on behalf of the University.

"Because they knew our program so well, they were very effective in persuading our graduates to contribute to the annual fund," he said.

The Mandel School uses money from its annual fund for scholarship and financial aid.

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