A Campaign for Samford

Samford's Bold Vision

With input from across the Samford spectrum, the university has committed to a bold and challenging strategic plan for the next five years—a vision to enrich and expand service to students and further inspire their desire to meet the needs of the world.

The carefully crafted goals strategically address priorities within each school and transformative university-wide initiatives. Attaining these goals will strengthen Samford’s core mission to nurture persons for God, for learning, forever.

Provide an enriched and more vibrant university experience
- Create and sustain an environment for learning and professional development
- Advance excellence in teaching
- Ensure resources are strong for present and future generations
Engage the global community in learning, faith and service
- Nurture a vibrant community of Christian faith and service
- Promote intercultural and international understanding
Inspire imagination
- Cultivate a climate of scholarship and creative activity

Campaign Cabinet

Albert Brewer, Chair

Former Governor, State of Alabama
Retired Law Professor, Samford University
Birmingham, Alabama
Paula Hovater,

President, Public Affairs
Atlanta, Georgia
Eddie Miller,

Bodine, Inc.
Birmingham, Alabama
Vic Nichol,

CEO, Alabama Bankers Bank
Birmingham, Alabama
John Pittman,

Retired Insurance Executive
Birmingham, Alabama
Bill Stevens,

CEO, Motion Industries
Birmingham, Alabama
Clark Watson,

Attorney, Balch & Bingham
Birmingham, Alabama
Elouise Williams

Community Volunteer and Philanthropist
Birmingham, Alabama