The Dean’s Leadership Circle brings together the School of
Education’s most dedicated supporters. These members have a
tremendous collective impact on education locally, regionally and
nationally. Their support has been a cornerstone for the School’s
success from its inception to its current status as a highly
ranked institution.
Each member of the Dean’s Leadership Circle has a
unique, perspective on education, as demonstrated by the wide
variety of programs they support. Many members have founded or
contributed to student scholarships, or have made unrestricted
gifts to be directed by the Dean to areas of greatest need. Some
members have underwritten faculty research on the best ways to
improve reading comprehension or to build youth citizen science
initiatives. Others have provided funds to connect local
elementary students from underperforming schools with celebrated
children’s book authors. Still others have supported unique
teacher professional development programs that use lively
teaching techniques to make the works of Shakespeare more
accessible for all students.
Regardless, each gift is a direct and far-reaching expression of
the values of the member.
Benefits of Membership
Members of the Dean’s Leadership Circle have made significant
gifts to support the work of the School of Education in any areas
of the donor’s choosing. Members are also automatically members
of the UC Davis Chancellor’s Club.
Membership Levels
$1,000–$2,499
- Annual invitation to Dean’s Leadership Circle luncheon and
select UC Davis events
- Recognition by School of Education and UC Davis
- Special gift
$2,500–$9,999
- All of the benefits above, plus
- Invitations to exclusive UC Davis behind-the-scene tours and
events
$10,000–$25,000+
- All of the benefits above, plus a private lunch with the Dean
If you have questions about the Dean’s Leadership Circle, please
contact Jennifer Martinez, School of Education’s Senior Director
of Development at jelmartinez@ucdavis.edu.