SESP Priorities
Contributions are needed for vital initiatives and projects identified by the Dean as integral to enhancing the School's teaching and learning environment.
Faculty Development
With a concentrated group of distinguished faculty, the reputation of the School of Education and Social Policy is among the very best. Funds for faculty development underwrite research, distinguished visiting scholars, conference sponsorships and opportunities for designing new curricula, among others. Endowed professorships start at $1 million and are a prestigious recognition for faculty as it is an endorsement by their peers of their ability in the classroom and on the research front. Funding at all levels is vital to our pool of support for our faculty and their work.
Research
Faculty in the School of Education and Social Policy conduct research that investigates how people learn and develop over the course of the life span. Research themes focus on individual development, families and communities, pedagogical and technological innovations, teacher development and school improvement. The results of such research become powerful tools to shape education and social programs that make a difference in schools and communities and change the lives of children and families. SESP students at all levels have the opportunity to be involved in research, from undergraduates to doctoral students.
Program Support
The intellectual experience for students and faculty of SESP is the foundation for addressing the complex needs of education in an ever-changing society. Internships, practica and field studies, study abroad and volunteer opportunities are among the many valuable experiences in which SESP provides activities outside the classroom. Collaborative projects in the community by students and faculty help inform policy makers and improve the lives of children and adults.
Scholarships and Fellowships
SESP relies on the quality of its students to thrive and grow. Scholarship and fellowship support is crucial in attracting topnotch undergraduate and graduate students, whose accomplishments improve the community as well as the success of the School. Fellowships for participants in our teacher certification and advanced teaching certification programs help SESP address the need for high quality teachers in our schools. Endowed graduate fellowships start at $100,000 and created a permanent source of income representing a long-term commitment to the well-being of the University and the advancement of the School of Education and Social Policy. Donors may select basic criteria for the fellowships, and regularly the student sends information about their progress to the donor.
Technology and Facilities
Remaining on the cutting edge in education requires tools and technology that advance the science of learning. SESP’s ability to successfully address ongoing costs for equipment and facilities maintenance in Annenberg Hall and the Tarry Center for Collaborative Teaching and Learning means our undergraduates are better prepared to apply classroom theories in the field, our graduate students are better able to develop new technologies for teaching and learning, and our faculty are better equipped to design innovative curricula. There are a variety of naming opportunities for facilities at Annenberg Hall. Naming gifts range from $25,000 to $5 million and include faculty offices, study rooms, classrooms, common rooms, etc.
For more information about supporting SESP, contact the school's director of development.
Faculty Development
With a concentrated group of distinguished faculty, the reputation of the School of Education and Social Policy is among the very best. Funds for faculty development underwrite research, distinguished visiting scholars, conference sponsorships and opportunities for designing new curricula, among others. Endowed professorships start at $1 million and are a prestigious recognition for faculty as it is an endorsement by their peers of their ability in the classroom and on the research front. Funding at all levels is vital to our pool of support for our faculty and their work.
Research
Faculty in the School of Education and Social Policy conduct research that investigates how people learn and develop over the course of the life span. Research themes focus on individual development, families and communities, pedagogical and technological innovations, teacher development and school improvement. The results of such research become powerful tools to shape education and social programs that make a difference in schools and communities and change the lives of children and families. SESP students at all levels have the opportunity to be involved in research, from undergraduates to doctoral students.
Program Support
The intellectual experience for students and faculty of SESP is the foundation for addressing the complex needs of education in an ever-changing society. Internships, practica and field studies, study abroad and volunteer opportunities are among the many valuable experiences in which SESP provides activities outside the classroom. Collaborative projects in the community by students and faculty help inform policy makers and improve the lives of children and adults.
Scholarships and Fellowships
SESP relies on the quality of its students to thrive and grow. Scholarship and fellowship support is crucial in attracting topnotch undergraduate and graduate students, whose accomplishments improve the community as well as the success of the School. Fellowships for participants in our teacher certification and advanced teaching certification programs help SESP address the need for high quality teachers in our schools. Endowed graduate fellowships start at $100,000 and created a permanent source of income representing a long-term commitment to the well-being of the University and the advancement of the School of Education and Social Policy. Donors may select basic criteria for the fellowships, and regularly the student sends information about their progress to the donor.
Technology and Facilities
Remaining on the cutting edge in education requires tools and technology that advance the science of learning. SESP’s ability to successfully address ongoing costs for equipment and facilities maintenance in Annenberg Hall and the Tarry Center for Collaborative Teaching and Learning means our undergraduates are better prepared to apply classroom theories in the field, our graduate students are better able to develop new technologies for teaching and learning, and our faculty are better equipped to design innovative curricula. There are a variety of naming opportunities for facilities at Annenberg Hall. Naming gifts range from $25,000 to $5 million and include faculty offices, study rooms, classrooms, common rooms, etc.
For more information about supporting SESP, contact the school's director of development.
