USF and the College of Engineering recognize support through the USF President's Council, a gift society reserved for alumni and friends who have distinguished themselves through their contributions to the University of South Florida. The President's Council recognizes its members for their generosity and provides them with opportunities to develop a closer relationship with USF and the College of Engineering.

Recognition Societies
Members of the USF President's Council are working together to strengthen the future of the University of South Florida. They can participate in one or both of the following societies.

• The University Society
  The University Society represents individuals and organizations as leadership donors of annual giving to USF. Annual giving is vital in our effort to provide students and faculty with the best resources available in higher education.
  Membership in the University Society requires a minimum gift of $1,000, which may be made to any of USF's colleges, academic units, or scholarship funds. Gifts may be split between two or more areas. For a complete list of College of Engineering funds, contact Edward M. Kominowski (813-974-9896 or email at ekominow@eng.usf.edu). Corporate matching gifts also count toward the total contribution.

• The John Allen Society
  The John Allen Society, named in honor of USF's first President, includes alumni and friends of the university who have contributed more than $100,000 cumulatively. John Allen Society members may also be recognized as University Society members if they continue to give $1,000 gifts on an annual basis.

Benefits of Membership
In appreciation of their philanthropic leadership, President's Council members receive advance information about special events and activities. In addition, they receive a membership card, complimentary parking on all four USF campuses, library borrowing privileges, and quarterly publications. Each year, University Society and John Allen Society members may be invited to society recognition events held in their honor.