Support the College

I’m not going to lie; we’re asking for your support.

Welcome to where YOU can make a profound impact on the lives of students. Our college is founded upon the belief and support of community, friends, and alumni, and we are proud of the thousands of partnerships that make our success possible. Our very foundation is based upon the support of alumni and friends like you who understand the value of giving the gift of high quality education. Our institution sits atop the land that the Bidwell’s donated more than a century ago, and subsequent private gifts have enabled the college and university to thrive throughout its long and distinguished heritage. Become part of that heritage and make a gift to benefit education.

Whether you are interested in supporting a department, offering a scholarship, making a planned gift, or giving to the college, the opportunities to make a lasting impact are boundless. Please know that however large or small, your tax-deductible gift is truly appreciated, and no matter the size or scope you will be offering the greatest gift of all…education.

Thank you for considering supporting the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences. If you have any questions about how your gift will make a difference, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Greg Van Dyke
Director of Advancement

Helping Hands: Valene Smith-Posey

Valene Smith-Posey has always wanted to help: help the world, help education, and help students. As a university professor, she spent many hours inside and outside the classroom helping students reach their goals. “Education is the solution to so many of the world’s problems,” says Valene, a CSU, Chico professor of anthropology for 31 years.

In her travels throughout the world, Valene has seen the conditions that create barriers to education. This prompted her to establish an individual charitable remainder trust. The flexible trust provides Valene with an annual income during her lifetime and will help provide students with scholarships in perpetuity. The trust also created substantial tax savings.

“It’s a very rewarding kind of investment,” says Valene. “You know that the money is being well used, and that those who are successful will unquestionably return the favor and make comparable investments in the next generation.”

Valene’s gifts to the College are helping students now and into the future. For more information on how you can help the students and programs at Chico State, please call the College Office of Advancement at 530-898-3022.