Online Giving
Join the Employee Campaign from September 1-November 7, 2025
The employee campaign is an annual event that brings together our UIW family; including faculty, staff and administration, to chart the course for a brighter future for our students and our university community as a whole. It is never about the size of the gift but the power of the combined efforts of faculty, staff and administration together. Please consider designating a gift to a fund your passionate about.
Donations will open September 1, 2025
Cash or Check
Payroll Deduction
UIW Gift Designations
- Athletics General Fund
- Dean's Fund for Excellence, College of Humanities, Arts & Social Sciences
- Dean's Fund for Excellence, Dreeben School of Education
- Dean's Fund for Excellence, Feik School of Pharmacy
- Dean's Fund for Excellence, H-E-B School of Business
- Dean's Fund for Excellence, IIa Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions
- Dean's Fund for Excellence, Rosenberg School of Optometry
- Dean's Fund for Excellence, School of Mathematics, Science and Engineering
- Dean's Fund for Excellence, School of Media and Design
- Dean's Fund for Excellence, School of Osteopathic Medicine
- Dean's Fund for Excellence, School of Rehabilitation Sciences
- First Generation Student Event Gift Fund
- Incarnate Word Annual Scholarship Fund
- Mabee Library General Gift Fund
- Mission and Ministry Endowment
- School of Professional Studies Scholarships
- Other (write in)
Captains and Teams
Team 1, Captains: Michelle Rodriguez and Helen Lutz
- President's Office
- Academic Advising
- Provost
Team 2, Captain: Claudia Solis
- Accounts Payable
- Business Office
- Comptroller's Office
- Finance & Administrative Services
- Grants Accounting
- Procurement & Other Support Services
- Title IX
Team 3, Captain: Roland Banda
- Vehicle Operations
- University Police
Team 4, Captain: Cristen Alicea
- Admissions
- Digital Strategy & Marketing
- Institute of the Americas
- Financial Assistance
Team 5, Captain: Dr. Rev. Trevor Alexander
- Academic Support Services
- Ettling Center for Civic Leadership & Sustainability
- Mission & Ministry
- Auxiliary Academic Services
- Institutional Research
Team 6, Captain: Marisol Scheer
- Campus Life- Behavioral Health
- Office of Research and Graduate Studies
- Registrar
Team 7, Captain: Alex Shillow
- Athletics
Team 8, Captains: Dr. Denise Staudt and Dr. Elda Martinez
- Dreeben School of Education
Team 9, Captain: Brian Anderson
- Digital Infrastructure, Operations, & Security
- Digital Transformation & Innovation
- Innovation & Technology/ CIO
- International Admissions & Recruiting
- International Affairs
- International Students & Scholar Services
- Web & Mobile Operations
Team 10, Captain: Mary Jinks
- Library
Team 11, Captain: Arthur Campos Jr.
- Environmental Health, Safety, Risk Management
- Facilities Management
- Planning & Campus Facilities Management
Team 12, Captain: Janine Chavez
- Campus Engagement
- Career Services
- New Student Programs
- Residence Life & Housing Operations
- Strategy & Enrollment
- Student Advocacy & Accountability
- Campus Life
- Sports & Wellness
Team 13, Captain: Dr. Kevin Vichcales
- Military & Veteran Affairs
- Office of Teaching, Learning and Technology
- TRIO Student Success Program
- Learning Support Center
- Institutional Effectiveness
Team 14, Captain: Clarissa Gauna
- Graphic Design & Printing Services
- Advancement Services
- Alumni Relations
- Development
- Foundation & Corporate Relations Office
- Communications & Brand Marketing
- Annual Giving
Team 15, Captain: Allyson Medina
- Facilities Events Management
- Legal Affairs & General Counsel
- Postal Operations
- Shipping & Receiving
Team 16, Captain: Gilbert Caro Payan
- Human Resources
- Payroll
Team 17, Captain: Dr. Brandon Metroka
- College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Team 18, Captains: Dr. Sarah Berman and Dr. Jamie Stone
- Feik School of Pharmacy
Team 19, Captain: Earl Harmsen
- HEB School of Business and Administration
Team 20, Captain: Teresa Velasquez
- Rosenberg School of Optometry
Team 21, Captain: Dr. Marieke Burleson
- School of Math, Science and Engineering
Team 22, Captain: TBD
- School of Media and Design
Team 23, Captain: Dr. Julio Lujano-Gutierrez
- Ila Faye Miller School of Nursing and Health Professions
Team 24, Captains: Anita Reyes and Mary Bernal
- School of Osteopathic Medicine
Team 25, Captain: Christian Rodriguez
- School of Professional Studies
Team 26, Captain: Marisol Salas-Rios
- School of Rehabilitation Sciences
Employee Campaign Chairs
Dr. Trey Guinn
Professor, Communication Arts
Assistant Dean, School of Media & Design
Employee Campaign Co-Chair
"I am so grateful to be part of the UIW family. The work we do here is extremely fulfilling and life-giving. Because of that, giving back through programs like the employee campaign is not some obligation to fulfill. It’s a reminder that our work is missional. We are the fortunate ones who have been invited to be part of this great mission. Our gesture of support is an invitation to reflect on who we are, how we got here, and who we are serving. No matter the size of the financial gift, I encourage you to not just pull out a credit card and click send. I urge you to truly pause and reflect on why you came to UIW and what keeps you here. Like the gospel miracle of five loaves of bread and a few small fish, I like to think that our gifts to the employee campaign when given with a joyful heart will multiply as they feed a multitude."
Dr. Elda Martinez
Professor, Director of Teacher Education
Department of Teacher Education
Dreeben School of Education
Employee Campaign Co-Chair
"Throughout my years as part of the UIW community, I have come to learn of the many ways our students and employees have been supported by the university’s programs, initiatives, and resources. This is a true testimony to our mission, as we seek to identify and address our community needs. In ways large and small, our collective efforts yield great benefits. We prepare our students to live the mission in their professional practice. While they are with us, we have an opportunity to model the responsibility and care for those we serve. The Employee Campaign is just one chance to demonstrate this commitment. Every donation counts toward our collective contribution to our community, and donors can designate their pledge to a particular fund or program. I encourage others to join in by donating to the UIW Employee Campaign."
Jose F. Martinez
Director
International Student and Scholar Services
Employee Campaign Co-Chair
“As a former undergraduate student at UIW, and as an employee here at UIW for over 15 years, I feel very grateful for the many opportunities this institution has provided me. Giving to the Employee Campaign is a great way to show my appreciation and it’s just one way for me to give back to this amazing community. I would also like to add that it is super important to follow our overall 'participation rate' as many of our external donors look at the number to see the buy-in from our internal employees. So I also approach this with a 'team player' attitude to ensure we are maximizing our support for the UIW community. Those two main points are the main reasons why I give each year to the Employee Campaign.”
Dr. Tina Siller
Director of Graduate Studies
Office of Research and Graduate Studies
Employee Campaign Co-Chair
"The reason why I give to the UIW Employee Campaign is because as an alumna and employee of this institution, I remember what it was like being a student and the impact that scholarships have on promoting student success. Now as an employee, I make it a point to pay it forward to help other students succeed in their academic journeys. Student success in completing a degree is impactful for students, their families, and encourages generational success as a whole. I encourage others to donate to the Employee Campaign as a show of meaningful support for our students as they work toward achieving their dreams!"
Victoria C. Shipley
Director of Accreditation Planning and Quality Improvement
Office of Institutional Effectiveness
Employee Campaign Co-Chair
"I give to the UIW Employee Campaign not just as a donation, but as a profound act of gratitude and a commitment to the future. UIW first invested in me, nurturing my education, supporting my family, and building my career. It also instilled in me a passion for the social issues I hold dear. Now, it's my privilege to pay that investment forward, ensuring that UIW continues to empower lives, shape futures, and champion the causes that truly matter."