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Dean Ellen Y. Suni | UMKC School of Law
Dean Suni became involved when the renovation of the courtroom at the UMKC School of Law was in the planning phase. The school was in danger of losing its accreditation when she became Dean. In an effort to maintain the school’s accreditation, many facility improvements were initiated. However, UMKC was not able to provide funding for all of the needed improvements and it was up to the school to coordinate a fundraising campaign if it wanted to meet the deadline for its accreditation review. Dean Suni began a very aggressive fundraising campaign while encouraging the design team to provide the school with an innovative state-ofthe- art facility. After the courtroom project was completed, she understood how well-designed facilities helped attract students, improved education, and created alumni who would return and donate money for even better facilities. Her positive attitude, constant encouragement, and respect for the design team were refreshing and fostered a collaborative environment in which to work together. In addition, outside groups are welcome and use both the courtroom and the library which benefits the community. Her mission not yet complete, she continues to move forward with additional fundraising to complete the addition and renovation of the law library.