Educational Administration and Foundations Funds

Odessa Meyer Scholarship

The Odessa Meyer Trust was given to ISU Foundation to use for scholarships in the Department of Education Administration. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. Odessa Meyer was the first graduate in the educational administration post-master's program, earning the first specialist degree offered at Illinois State in 1964. Previously she had earned a two-year diploma in education in 1938. She also earned a B.S.E. in 1948 and an M.S.E. in 1955. The purpose of this scholarship, created for the Educational Administration and Foundations Department following her death in 1998, is to develop and support the scholarly excellence of EAF doctoral students from diverse groups.

College Student Personnel Program General Fund

The College Student Personnel General Fund was established in 2010. The fund supports the activities, programs and operations associated with the College Student Personnel Program in the College of Education.

The Phyllis McCluskey-Titus CSPA Endowed Scholarship

The Phyllis McCluskey-Titus CSPA Endowed Scholarship Fund was established by Ed Manley, a College of Education alumnus and supporter. Ed was moved to establish this scholarship to honor retiring faculty member and program director, Dr. Phyllis McCluskey-Titus. Through this scholarship, the legacy of Dr. McCluskey-Titus, retiring after 22 years at ISU and a career of over 40 years in Student Affairs and with an alumni network of over 500 from the ISU CSPA program, will continue to impact students that are committed to enriching the lives of students across college campuses around the world.

Patricia H. Klass-Linda L. Lyman Endowed Scholarship

At the time this scholarship was established, Dr. Patricia H. Klass was serving as professor and chair of the Educational Administration and Foundations Department, and Dr. Linda L. Lyman was also a professor in the department. The purpose of this scholarship fund is to recognize and honor these two professors for their outstanding contributions to students, while also providing financial support for EAF doctoral students seeking careers in P-12 Leadership.

William and Creta Sabine Scholarship

The William L. and Creta D. Sabine Scholarship is awarded each year to an educational administration student who ranks high scholastically and shows promise as an administrator. William Sabine is a 1931 graduate of ISU, and Creta Sabine was a member of the faculty in the Department of Educational Administration for seven years. The scholarship is to be awarded to one or more graduate students ranking high scholastically and showing promise as an administrator. Financial need is not of primary importance, but should be considered. Applicants must be admitted to a degree program in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations. Assets of this endowment are invested in the ISU Endowment Investment Pool. The William L. and Creta D. Sabine Scholarship is awarded each year to an Educational Administration student who ranks high scholastically and shows promise as an Administrator. William Sabine is a 1931 graduate of ISU, and Creta Sabine was a member of the faculty in the Department of Educational Administration for seven years. The scholarship is to be awarded to one or more graduate students ranking high scholastically and showing promise as an Administrator. Financial need is not of primary importance, but should be considered. Applicants must be admitted to a degree program in the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations. Assets of this endowment are invested in the ISU Endowment Investment Pool.

Additionally Supports: Sabine Scholarship

Marla Kim and Robert A. Benziger Scholarship for Non-traditional EAF Students

The Marla Kim and Robert A. Benziger Scholarship for non-traditional EAF Students supports non-traditional students enrolled in the EAF graduate or doctoral degree programs at Illinois State University. The scholarship was established in 2018 by Marla and Robert Benziger because of their understanding and appreciation of the challenges that are present when students choose to return to complete their graduate of doctoral degrees.

Additionally Supports: Marla Kim and Robert A. Benziger Scholarship for Non-traditi

The Reverend Dr Joanne Peppard-Cooke Doctoral Grant Fund

The Reverend Dr. Joanne Peppard-Cooke Doctoral Grant fund was established by Dr. Cooke in 2003. The primary purpose of the fund is to provide financial support to doctoral candidates in the Educational Administration and Foundation Department to assist with completion of the doctoral dissertation and graduation. Following her death in February 2015, and subsequent distribution of her estate in November 2015, the fund became fully endowed.

Marcia Escott Hickrod Scholarship Award for Nontraditional Students

This fund was established in 2009 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to adult learners in the master's degree program in college student personnel administration at Illinois State University. Hickrod began her career at Illinois State in 1966 as a faculty member in the English Department and later became the coordinator for academic advisement for the University. She completed her Ph.D. in educational administration while working full time and being a single parent, retiring in 1993. Each candidate for this scholarship must be enrolled in good standing and have completed at least nine credit hours in the program, be a nontraditional student, and submit an essay and a letter of reference. Preference will be given to part-time graduate students. This fund was established in 2009 for the purpose of providing financial assistance to adult learners in the master's degree program in College Student Personnel Administration at Illinois State University. Hickrod began her career at Illinois State in 1966 as a faculty member in the Department of English. She later became the Coordinator for Academic Advisement followed by a stint as Director of Adult Learning. She completed her Ph.D. in Educational Administration while working full time and being a single parent. Each candidate for this scholarship must be enrolled in good standing and have completed at least nine credit hours in the program, be a nontraditional student, and submit an essay and a letter of reference. Preference will be given to part-time graduate students.

Additionally Supports: Hickrod Scholarship Award for Nontraditional Students

Educational Administration General Fund

The Educational Administration and Foundation General Fund was established in 1974. The fund supports the activities, programs and operations associated with the Educational Administration and Foundation Program in the College of Education.

Manahan Teaching Excellence Recognition Award

Given their strong ties with Illinois State, the Manahan family established this endowment in 1996. The award is given to an EAF faculty member with three or more years of service at Illinois State University in recognition of excellence in teaching. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. Given their strong ties with Illinois State, the Manahan family established this endowment in 1996. The award is given to an EAF faculty member with three or more years of service at Illinois State University in recognition of excellence in teaching.

Elden Lichty Scholarship

This endowment was created in 1987 by the family, friends, and colleagues of Elden Lichty. The scholarship is awarded to a graduate student admitted to a masters or doctoral program in educational administration or another academic field with an interest in community college administration or teaching. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Elden Lichty Scholarship was created in 1987 by the family, friends, and colleagues of Elden Lichty. The scholarship is awarded to a graduate student admitted to a masters or doctoral program in Educational Administration or another academic field with an interest in community college administration or teaching.

LEADS Fellowship for Doctoral Students

*** Need Purpose LEADS stands for Leadership in Educational Administration for the Development of Schools, a succinct expression of the EAF Department's longstanding commitment to strengthen the K-12 public schools through sound graduate education. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. This program was initiated in 2001 when Paul J. Baker wanted to make sure that the beginnings of such a program were in place by the time of his retirement from the Department of Educational Administration and Foundations later that year. He began teaching at Illinois State in 1965 in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology and in 1992 was named Distinguished Professor at the University. The purpose of the Leadership in Educational Administration for the Development of Schools (LEADS) Fellowship program is to provide part-time EAF doctoral students with the opportunity to work individually with a faculty mentor on an action research project that addresses real-life school problems.

Additionally Supports: LEADS Fellowship

Robert C. and Susan Lee Walling Endowed Fund for College Student Personnel Administration

The Robert C. and Susan Lee Walling Endowed Fund for College Student Personnel Administration was established in 2018 to provide financial support and encouragement to future higher education leaders who have a foundation rooted in College Student Personnel Administration and the intent to pursue a Doctoral Degree in Higher Education Administration and high leadership positions. The scholar will be selected based on demonstrated academic merit, professional development, and leadership potential to serve in high leadership positions in College Student Personnel Administration and/or Higher Education Administration. Robert and Susan want to support a student scholar with the potential to become a future leader who embodies the student personnel perspective and can effectively implement that at the highest levels for administration.

Neal R. Gamsky Endowed Assistantship in College Student Personnel

To establish an award supporting Assistantship. Please reference the existing fund agreement (590-5942) for specifics on background and candidate qualifications.

Egelston Educational Administration Scholarship

This endowment was established in 1978 to honor Elwood Egelston’s contribution to the field of Education Administration. This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student enrolled in educational administration. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Egelston Educational Administration Scholarship was established in 1978 to honor Elwood Egelston's contribution to the field of Education Administration. This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student enrolled in Educational Administration.

Hubbard Hickrod Scholarship

This endowment was established in 1998 to honor Benjamin Hubbard and G. Alan Hickrod. This scholarship is awarded annually to a doctoral graduate student majoring in educational administration with a dissertation in the area of educational finance. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Hubbard Hickrod Scholarship was established in 1998 to honor Benjamin Hubbard and G. Alan Hickrod. The scholarship is awarded annually to a doctoral graduate student majoring in educational administration with a dissertation in the area of educational finance.

M. M. Chambers Scholarship

This endowment was established in 1986 by Ralph Chambers and his sister Doris Chambers in memory of their uncle Merritt M. Chambers. This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student admitted to the doctoral program in educational administration committed to a career in higher education. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The M. M. Chambers Scholarship was established in 1986 by Ralph Chambers and his sister Doris Chambers in memory of their uncle Merritt M. Chambers. This scholarship is awarded to a graduate student admitted to the doctoral program in Educational Administration committed to a career in higher education.

Irvin Family Scholarship in EAF

The Irvin Family Endowed Scholarship Fund provides support for students seeking a doctorate (Ph.D.) in educational administration and foundations. Candidates should be experienced educators and administrators interested in the areas of social justice, advocacy, and equality. Recipient's work should represent this democratic ideal through theory and practice. Applicants for the award should submit an essay with application identifying how they have used the democratic ideal in their professional and academic life and how they plan to use it in future endeavors.

Neal R. Gamsky Assistantship in College Student Personnel

The Dr. Neal R. Gamsky Endowed Assistant in College Student Personnel Administration was established in 2005 by Neal Gamsky, Vice President Emeritus for Student Affairs at ISU. The purpose of the assistantship is to recognize a promising, high potential first year student enrolled in the CSPA master's degree program, and to encourage involvement in student affairs broadly through a generalist graduate assistantship position. The chosen recipient will be known throughout his/her graduate program as the Gamsky Fellow. The Dr. Neal R. Gamsky Endowed Assistant in College Student Personnel Administration was established in 2005 by Neal Gamsky, Vice President Emeritus for Student Affairs at ISU. The purpose of the assistantship is to recognize a promising, high potential first year student enrolled in the CSPA master's degree program, and to encourage involvement in student affairs broadly through a generalist graduate assistantship position. The chosen recipient will be known throughout his/her graduate program as the Gamsky Fellow.

Edward R. Hines Higher Education Endowed Scholarship

Each candidate for an Edward R. Hines Higher Education Scholarship must hold status as a doctoral student enrolled in the higher education concentration, have completed at least 24 semester credit hours as part of the doctoral program, have at least 3.25 GPA, demonstrate integrity, and have a commitment to a career in higher education and leadership on behalf of the higher education community. Assets of this endowment are invested in the ISU Endowment Investment Pool. In 2005 The Edward R. Hines Higher Education Endowed Scholarship was created. The Edward R. Hines Higher Education Endowed Scholarship perpetuates the values exemplified by Dr. Hines- academic achievement, career commitment, integrity, and leadership- values so important for higher education leaders. Ed Hines came to Illinois State University in 1981 as an Associate Professor. At Illinois State, he was tenured in 1984, promoted to Professor in 1985, and selected Distinguished Professor in 1997. Editor and publisher of "Grapevine" for 15 years, Hines was quoted often in the "Chronicle of Higher Education" regarding the interstate higher education finance data published in "Grapevine". He has authored or coauthored five books and 50 journal articles and monographs. He has chaired nearly 50 doctoral dissertations and served on another 50 dissertation committees.

Additionally Supports: Hines Higher Education Scholarship

Dr. Janet W. Bedford Scholarship in Education Administration

The Dr. Janet W. Bedford Scholarship in Education Administration was established in 2017 by Janet and Russell Bedford to provide financial assistance for doctoral students majoring in Educational Administration Foundations.