Longtime ACUI Volunteer Makes Major Planned Gift to Association
ACUI is announcing a major planned gift from Benjamin Williams, associate dean of students and deputy Title IX coordinator at Trinity University. Williams is a longtime supporter of the Association and a past recipient of the Presidential Award for Distinguished Service. ACUI Chief Executive Officer John Taylor said Williams was making the contribution as part of his ongoing commitment to the Association.
“Ben Williams has consistently been a supporter of ACUI, beginning in his days as an undergraduate student attending Georgia State University,” Taylor said. “Through his graduate studies and in his years as a professional in the field he has maintained a willingness to support this Association.”
Williams is a past member of the Education and Research Fund, served as an I-LEAD® Program Team Leader, and was a contributing author for The Bulletin. He holds a bachelor’s degree in sociology from Georgia State University and a Master of Science in student affairs in higher education from Miami University. He is currently working toward a Doctor of Philosophy in education policy studies from Georgia State. Prior to his position at Trinity University, Williams served as assistant dean of students at Miami University and director of student orientation and family engagement at Georgia State University.
“Committing to a planned gift is an easy way to support community building and reaffirm in this moment of challenge for higher education the belief I hold in the every day work of ACUI and the campuses we serve,” said Williams. “ACUI was my first professional home in higher education, and I will forever be grateful for the friends, community, and connections made.”
In making the announcement, Taylor noted the bequest would be designated for the
Education and Research Fund’s general fund without specific limitations on its use.
“Ben is earmarking a gift that will support the professionals of the future who will continue the important work of advancing campus community,” he said.
Anyone can make a bequest to the Association by contacting Taylor at jtaylor@acui.org. It’s one of the easiest gifts to make. Not only can it reduce the burden of taxes on your family, but it also sends a message to others about personal values and provides satisfaction that your gift will support the Association into the future.
