"When I first began my studies with Dr. Hodinko in 1968, most colleges and universities viewed student personnel work as controlling student behavior," explains Dr. Jack Townsend. "He brought a different perspective, and one that integrated adolescent developmental theory into our understanding of students and their experiences during the college years. It was a fresh approach and one that eventually became the standard for those going into student personnel work. He helped to educate many individuals who joined the ranks of higher education at a time of its most prolific growth—the Baby Boom—and provided a structure for how students should be treated."

The Townsends funded their commitment through a Charitable Gift Annuity, providing a generous donation now that's invested to provide them with guaranteed retirement income. In the future, the remaining amount will be utilized to endow the Hodinko Fund in perpetuity. As a wonderful added benefit, the Townsends' generosity has inspired others influenced by Hodinko's work to support this worthy fund.