The SECC was established in 1993 by the Texas Legislature. It is the only charitable organization authorized to solicit donations in state workplaces. The SECC allows employees of state agencies, universities and community colleges to support their favorite charities through an annual campaign featuring convenient payroll deduction.
How does it work?
Each fall, you get the opportunity to learn about the charities in the SECC, choose which ones you want to help, and then fill out a pledge form to indicate how much you wish to donate to which groups. You can make a one-time gift by cash or check. Or, even better, your gift can be deducted from each paycheck beginning in January 2012.
How much should I give?
This is a personal decision. The average gift by UT Dallas faculty and staff was $279.46 in 2010. Sixty-three individuals made Leadership gifts of $1,000 or more.
If I choose to make my gift through payroll deduction, when do distributions begin?
Payroll deduction pledges will begin in January 2012 and continue through December 2012. Employees may also choose to make a one-time gift by cash or check. Checks should be payable to the SECC.
What is leadership giving?
Leadership gifts are a way to maximize the impact of your philanthropy. If your resources allow, please consider making a Leadership gift of $1,000 or more ($83.34 per month; $2.74 per day).
Winners of drawings announced here
In addition to helping your favorite charity, your participation in the SECC makes you eligible for prizes. There will be four drawings throughout the campaign. To be entered, please complete the SECC donation form and return it to Paula Bratt at MP 13. You only need to enter once to qualify. The winners will be posted here so stay tuned!
Week 2
- Jaime Cato
- Melissa Cooprider
- Erin Dougherty
- John Hoffman
- Matthew Kratz
- Juan Perez
- John Reeser
- Deborah Sauer
- James Szot
- Shaley Young
Week 1
- Daniel Calhoun
- Chris Cody
- Curt Eley
- Susan Heiler
- Patty Lee
- Kris Imherr
- Donise Pearson
- David Ritchey
- Lisa Shatz
- Laura Veazey
Week 4
- Maria Duran
- John Foxworthy
- Rashaunda Henderson
- Kenneth Hooke
- Randall Lehmann
- Criselda Lundblade
- Radha Mookerjee
- Winston Stone
Week 3
- Sandy Chapman
- Jill Cohn
- Cary Delmark
- Bonnie Gordon
- Barbara Hollis
- Dennis McCuistion
- Tricia Monfrey
- Denice Myers
- Judy Snellings
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Trellis Society Recognizes SECC Donors to UT Dallas Programs
Did you know that when you designate a portion of your SECC gift to the Academic Bridge Program (# 283668) or the Callier Center for Communication Disorders (# 283044), you become a member of the Trellis Society? This new society recognizes faculty and staff who make a gift to any UT Dallas school, center or program.
Please consider making a contribution to the 2011 SECC by returning your pledge form to MP 13 by November 30. Thank you for your support!
An Academic Bridge Success Story
The Academic Bridge Program at UT Dallas recruits first-generation college students from local school districts, helping students transition to a rigorous college curriculum. Carlos Rivas believes it was his bridge to opportunity. “Academic Bridge not only helped me to acclimate to college, but also to excel,” Carlos explains. “My tutor knew how to get the best out of me and challenge me to do more. I knew that the staff really cared about me, like a family that spurred me on to achieve my dreams.” Carlos now works as a senior financial analyst in the finance department at Raytheon.
Updated: January 5, 2012
