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It outlines a structured approach to acquiring and curating relevant datasets, ensuring data quality, and performing preprocessing and feature engineering. The work also addresses ethical considerations and data privacy, emphasizing responsible handling of sensitive information. The study aims to translate predictive insights into practical contributions that enhance fundraising effectiveness and support institutional planning.","University of Texas at Tyler  \nScholar Works at UT Tyler  \n\n| Electrical Engineering Theses | Electrical Engineering |\n| --- | --- |\n| Summer 8-6-2024\u003Cbr>ENHANCING FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH MACHINE LEARNING\u003Cbr>Laith Alatwah\u003Cbr>University of Texas at Tyler\u003Cbr>Follow this and additional works at: [https://scholarworks.uttyler.edu/ee_grad](https://scholarworks.uttyler.edu/ee_grad)\u003Cbr> Part of the Data Science Commons, and the Electrical and Computer Engineering Commons |  |\n\nRecommended Citation  \nAlatwah, Laith, \"ENHANCING FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH MACHINE LEARNING\" (2024) . Electrical Engineering Theses. 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For more information, please contact [tgullings@uttyler.edu](tgullings@uttyler.edu).  \nENHANCING FUNDRAISING STRATEGIES IN HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH MACHINE LEARNING  \nby  \nLAITH ALATWAH  \nA thesis submitted in partial fulfillment  \nof the requirements for the degree of  \nMaster of Science in Electrical Engineering  \nDepartment of Electrical Engineering  \nPremananda Indic, Ph.D., Committee Chair  \nCollege of Engineering  \nThe University of Texas at Tyler  \nApril 2024  \nThe University of Texas at Tyler Tyler, Texas  \nThisisto certify that the master's Thesis of  \nLAITH ALATWAH  \nhas been approved for the thesis/dissertation requirement on April 9, 2024  \nforthe Master of Science in Electrical Engineering  \nApprovals.  \n5/31/2024  \n\n| Thesis/Dissertation Chair: Dr. Premananda Indic, Ph.D. |  |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n|  | 5/31/2024 |  |\n| Member: Dr. Prabha Sundaravadivel, Ph.D. |  |  |\n|  | 5/31/2024 |  |\n| Member. 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