$2 million.

Spokane, Wash., philanthropist and retired physician Elizabeth Welty has donated $2 million to Community Colleges of Spokane The Community Colleges of Spokane is a community college district based in Spokane, Washington USA. It comprises Spokane Community College, Spokane Falls Community College and the Institute for Extended Learning. Its current Chancellor is Dr. Foundation to establish the Drs. Robert F. and Elizabeth M. Welty Systemic systemic /sys·tem·ic/ (sis-tem´ik) pertaining to or affecting the body as a whole.

sys·tem·ic
adj.
1. Of or relating to a system.

2. Program and Professional Development Endowment. It is the single largest gift ever given to the foundation. Income from the endowment will fund collegial col·le·gi·al
adj.
1.
a. Characterized by or having power and authority vested equally among colleagues: "He . . . , system wide projects related to academic planning, curriculum development, training and instruction that respond to emerging regional needs. Professional development funds will be awarded through a competitive grant application process administered by the foundation. Proposed projects will be department/program-inclusive, focus on emerging trends and regional needs and emphasize subject matter that students need now and in the future.

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Title Annotation:	grants & gifts
Publication:	Community College Week
Date:	Nov 17, 2008
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