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Click on the name of any fund for more information and to give to that fund directly. If you have any questions or need assistance in any way, please do not hesitate to call Victoria Kohl at 315 443 7773 or email at
vfkohl@syr.edu.
Annual Giving
Without contributions at all levels of giving to the Dean's Fund, the School of Education would not have the flexibility to meet its students' needs or to seize opportunities to enrich School and Community life. This fund is our most powerful tool to help students in need, advance the School's impact, develop programs of excellence, support outstanding faculty, and to ensure all its students' successes in the field of Education.
Lecture Support
For 18 years, the Ganders Lecture Series has celebrated the legacy of Harry S. Ganders, the first dean of the School of Education. Gander’s tenure as dean (1930-1952) is characterized as one of transition, growth and innovation and saw the creation of an all-University structure for the School of Education. The Lecture was established by the Ganders' daughters in memory of their parents. The series is also generously supported by alumni and other contributions to the Harry S. and Elva K. Ganders Memorial Fund.
Program Support
The center was created by former Dean Burton Blatt and other faculty members to continue the research and policy-making necessary to uphold the rights for full participation in education and their communities by people with disabilities. A contributions to support the on-going work of this Center has far reaching impact on the future of public education and society.
Facilitated Communication has enabled people all over the world who were excluded in society and thought to be mentally retarded because of autism, to communicate via keyboard and computer-aided voice recognition and therefore to fully participate in their education and life's pursuits. Gifts to carry on this important work inspire more people, families and educators to find ways for everyone to reach their full potential.
Our newest fund carries on the tradition of inclusion on the campus of Syracuse University as a model for inclusive higher education for people with disabilities. This fund's supporters open the doors to college level classroom learning and adaptive campus living for those who otherwise would have no access to a college education.
The purpose of the Queering Education Research Institute (QuERI) is to bridge the gap between research and practice in the teaching of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Questioning (LGBTQ) students and in the creating of LGBTQ youth serving programs.
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Scholarship Support
Created by the members of the School of Education Board of Visitors, this scholarship provides much needed financial assistance to graduate students at the School of Education. This fund truly provides a legacy of leadership, life long learning and commitment to the future of education.
Created by Burton Blatt, former Dean and champion of the rights of people with disabilities because of his steadfast belief in the dignity and value of all people, this premier scholarship provides financial assistance to deserving graduate students and carries on the tradition of the School's expertise in inclusive education. Contributions made to this fund strengthen the very foundations of the School of Education.
Created by Professor Emeritus, Joan Burstyn, this prize is competitively awarded to support innovative research proposals in which faculty and graduate students have prepared and will work on together. It is a model of collaboration at Syracuse University and throughout Schools of Education.
Continuing the significant legacy of the School's Student Dean Program, this prize in honor of Dr. Hilton, Director of the Program provides financial assistance for graduate students in the School of Education's Master's Degree Program in Student Affairs Administration.
In memory of our distinguished professor, Peter Mosenthal, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a deserving master’s or doctoral student enrolled in a Reading and Language Arts program, with preference given to a minority student, a student from a rural area, or a student dedicated to working with such populations.
Created by the distinguished NY Superintendents' Association, this award provides financial assistance to full or part-time graduate students in the Educational Leadership Program in the School of Education.
This important scholarship fund allows financial assistance to be given to deserving students, who may not be able to afford the cost of graduate education at Syracuse University's top-ranked School of Education.
Created in memory of Syracuse University distinguished professor in Clinical Psychology, Steven J. Apter, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a deserving graduate students involved in teaching students at risk due to emotional disturbances and other challenges.
Created by the family In memory of their beloved wife and aunt, and our School's alumna Shelley Baum Schechtman-Jacobson, this scholarship provides financial assistance to a deserving master's or doctoral student a the School of Education, with preference given to a female student.
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School & Student Support
The SOE programs in New York City are powerful laboratories of urban and multi-cultural education and include the placement and mentoring of SOE student teachers in NYC public schools - including the Region 9, lower Manhattan High School for Leadership which the School of Education works with to improve the academic performance of its students and the professional development of its teachers and administrators. Gifts to this fund are essential to maintain this crucial link to our largest urban area. Funds are used for a variety of purposes included subsidizing the transportation and living expenses of our student teachers and providing the technology they need to remotely submit required work and receive faculty advisement from their "home school" in Syracuse.
In July 2007, the first class of college level courses will be taught by the School of Education for Region 9 New York City High School students at the High School for Leadership in Manhattan. Funds are needed to subsidize the tuition costs of the College offering for low-income students whose academic and personal goals match the high standards of SU. Gifts to this fund will provide access to NYC youth to higher education and to Syracuse University.
For everyone loyal to the preparation and education of future teachers of all learners in this diverse and multi-cultural world, this fund is a wonderful opportunity to truly make the world a better place. Your gift will support the development of teachers with integrity, ingenuity, passion and the mastery of subject matter.
Created by contributions made in honor of Tom Green, this fund has already supported the development of students and faculty. It purposes are far reaching, providing conference travel support and other professional development activities for graduate students and their advisors. For everyone loyal to the study and research of the cultural foundations of education in this exciting and complicated world, this fund is a wonderful opportunity to try to make the world a better place.
For everyone loyal to the study, practice and research of Instructional Design, Development and Evaluation in education in this exciting and complicated world, this fund is a wonderful opportunity to try to make the world a better place.
For everyone loyal to the study, teaching and research of Reading and Language Arts in education in this exciting and complicated world, this fund is a wonderful opportunity to try to make the world a better place.
For everyone loyal to the study, practice and research of Counseling in education in this exciting and complicated world, this fund is a wonderful opportunity to try to make the world a better place.
Undergraduate and Graduate students, researchers and practitioners in the therapeutic, teaching, and training aspects of Exercise Science receive the dual benefits of a teaching/research laboratory utilizing highly specialized equipment in their multiple roles. Gifts to this fund ensure equipment is maintained during its use and replaced with state-of-the-art computer-aided technology as required. Naming opportunities with gifts to this fund are possible including those involving the donation of equipment.
For everyone loyal to the study and research of leadership and the development of leaders in education in this exciting and complicated world, this fund is a wonderful opportunity to try to make the world a better place.
This fund is essential in managing the logistics of student placements in a large, multi district school system which encompasses urban and suburban areas. Safe and dependable public transportation is not available in all situations. Your gift to this fund provides the measure of support many students need to complete their placement assignments while maintaining a rigorous course of study at the School of Education.
The SOE is a big school that acts like a small one. The health and welfare of every one of our students is of utmost importance to us. For many families of our students, the cost of health care is prohibitive. A family emergency can have a far reaching effect on the student who can't afford to go home. For these and countless other reasons, the School of Education has extended a helping hand. Your gift to this fund helps our students when they need it the most and can make a difference in their lives in the most profound way by allowing them to complete their education at Syracuse University.
For everyone loyal to the study, practice and research of special education and who believes the inclusive classroom is the desired learning environment, the development of truly excellent special educators is of the utmost importance. Making a gift to this fund is a wonderful opportunity to help make the classrooms of the world rewarding and exciting places for everyone.
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New Alumni Giving
This outstanding opportunity for new alumni of the School of Education to "give back" is targeted to support current student teacher placements in the Syracuse and surrounding School Districts. Contributions to this fund support outstanding student teachers and their host classroom teachers and pupils. Funding for special projects, like playground improvements and book supplies can be supported by this fund. All alumni of the School of Education can be proud of the impact of this opportunity to truly make a difference.
Commemorative Gifts
To make a commemorative gift in honor and/or memory of a person, simply forward a check or make a contribution online to the School of Education along with the name and address of the person you wish to notify of your gift and the reason. We will send that individual a personalized letter acknowledging your gift.
Any type of gift to the School can be made to celebrate loved ones, friends, faculty and others. Families can make their traditional birthday, anniversary and holiday gifts to each other in this way.
Commemorative gifts serve as both a lasting tribute to an individual and very special form of support for the School of Education, for which we are truly appreciative.
If you have questions about making a commemorative gift, please contact
Victoria Kohl.
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