UpDate - Vol. 11, No. 38, Page 1
August 6, 1992
New vp for development to assume duties Sept. 1

     Charles M. Forbes, vice president for development and university
relations at Virginia Tech in Blacksburg for the past 13 years, has
been named vice president for development at the University of
Delaware, effective Sept. 1, President David P. Roselle announced
today.
     His appointment follows a national search that attracted more
than 100 applications.
     "I am very pleased that Charlie Forbes is coming to Delaware, and
I look forward to working closely with him on behalf of the
University. His wide-ranging experience in institutional advancement
will serve us well as we work to position the University of Delaware
for the 21st century," Roselle said.
     As vice president, Forbes will provide leadership to the offices
of Development and Alumni Relations. A major responsibility will be to
continue to enhance the University's recent successes in obtaining
financial support from individuals, foundations and corporations.
     "Despite the recession, 1991-92 was another record-breaking year
for fundraising by the University," Roselle said, "with private
support totaling $19.5 million--up 15.1 percent over last year's
all-time high."
     For example, the number of alumni donors increased over last
year; giving by trustees, by past and current employees and by parents
of students is up over last year; and support from bequests and other
planned gifts exceeded $2.5 million, he said, and the newly formed
Delaware Diamonds Society, which recognizes the University's most
exemplary donors, has a charter membership of more  than 325.
     "In fact, contributions for all purposes in 1991-92 are 87.5
percent greater than only five years ago, when the gift total was
$10.4 million," Roselle said.
     "The fundraising successes we've enjoyed these last several years
are helping us to build an outstanding educational environment for our
students, faculty and the citizens of our state and region, and I am
confident Charlie Forbes will build on that momentum, attracting even
greater support for the University," Roselle said.
     At Virginia Tech, Forbes serves as vice president of the Virginia
Tech Foundation Inc. and chairs the board of the Virginia Tech
Corporate Research Center Inc.
     As Virginia Tech's chief advancement officer, Forbes has been
responsible for many significant innovations. He organized and led the
school's Campaign for Excellence, which raised $118 million. During
his tenure, the assets of the Virginia Tech Foundation have increased
from $10 million to over $200 million, placing it in the top 25 public
universities in the country.
     Forbes was responsible for obtaining the funding necessary to
develop the Virginia Tech Corporate Research Center, becoming its
first president. He also started a supplemental grants program under
the foundation for faculty research and teaching commitments.
     In addition, Forbes formed an advisory council to build closer
linkages between Blacksburg and the Roanoke communities; organized a
National Communications Council to provide a sounding board between
the university and the national media; and created a society to
utilize the talents and commitment of former board of visitor members.
     A native of Newport News, Va., Forbes, 64, earned his bachelor of
science degree in industrial engineering from Virginia Tech in 1949.
     One of his first positions after graduation was with the Du Pont
Co. in Wilmington. Over the years, he also served as vice president
for development and public affairs at Memorial-Sloan-Kettering Cancer
Center in New York City and was manager of educational relations and
support and manager of the Olin Mathieson Charitable Trust for the
Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp.
     A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, Forbes is a member of numerous
organizations, including the Society for Advancement of Management,
American Society for Engineering Education, American Management
Association, Manufacturing Chemists Association, National Society of
Fund Raisers, Council for Financial Aid to Education and the Society
of Institutionally Related Foundations.
     He and his wife, Pat, have two children, both of whom are
graduates of the University of Delaware.
     Alexander R. Doberenz, dean of the College of Human Resources,
chaired the search committee, and members were Mary Ann Hitchens,
athletics; Don Puglisi, finance; Stuart Sharkey, student life; Joyce
Hill Stoner, art conservation; Barbara Stratton, Alumni Association;
Ron Whittington, president's office; and Mark Haughton, a graduate
student in physical education.