THE PRIMARY FUNCTION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO DEVELOP PRIVATE SUPPORT ON BEHALF OF THE UNIVERSITY, TO PROMOTE THE UNIVERSITY'S MISSION AND TO RECEIVE AND ADMINISTER CONTRIBUTIONS. IN THIS WAY, THE FOUNDATION PLAYS A VITAL ROLE IN ENSURING THAT THE UNIVERSITY REMAINS HIGHLY AFFORDABLE, WHILE RETAINING THE HIGHEST ACADEMIC STANDARDS. PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS, WHEN ADDED TO STATE RESOURCES, ADD AN EXTRA …