Provost's Office Funds

Total funds:  8

Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award

In 2001 the Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award at ISU was established by Dr. and Mrs. David B. Williams to recognize an individual who has made an outstanding contribution to the University in the area of technology and service. The purpose of the Williams Outstanding Technology Service Award is to provide a monetary award and significant recognition to a staff person who has made extraordinary contributions to the University in the area of technology support.

University Club Scholarships

The University Club Scholarship fund was established in 1989 to provide support for students who have not only achieved academically at the highest level and but also have been engaged in service to the University and the local community.

State Farm Data Science Faculty Recruitment

To establish a fund supporting recruitment and retention of faculty in Data Science. Funding will offer valuable salary support and vital discretionary resources that faculty can use toward research, projects, equipment, and other professional needs related to Data Science. Funding will provide resources for faculty to make continuous updates to the curriculum, aligning with emerging techniques, tools, and industry requirements, which will ensure that students remain abreast of developments in the realm of data science. Faculty members play a pivotal role in guiding students through intricate data analyses, offering mentorship, and contributing to pioneering research in data science methodologies and applications.

State Farm Data Science Fund

The State Farm Data Science Fund was established by State Farm Companies Foundation in order to support events and programs related to the success of the data science program, including but not limited to hosting a speaker series, developing marketing materials for the new program, and hosting competitions.

Criminal Justice Sciences ARCS Fund

Criminal Justice Sciences ARCS Fund has been established to cover expenses related to including salaries, related travel, related equipment and supplied, and other expenses to complete related research in Criminal Justice Sciences.

Ella Dobkin Scholarship

scholarships for students interested in education, engineering, scientific, or technical, with preference to Peoria area

George Parker Trust Scholarship

The George Parker Trust Scholarship Fund supports the general scholarship needs of students at Illinois State University. In his last will and testament George L. Parker of Bloomington, IL requested that the net income from his trust would be used to further the education of students "of limited means." Preference is given to students from McLean County, Illinois and Nicholas County, Kentucky. In the event there are no applicants from these two counties, any students from Illinois and Kentucky may be selected.

Stan and Sandra Rives Excellence in Undergraduate Education Award

This endowment was established in 2002 by Stan and Sandra Rives to recognize and reward a faculty or staff member who is responsible for improving the undergraduate experience of students at ISU. The award may recognize teaching or any other significant contribution to the undergraduate program. Candidates must have been a member of the University community for a minimum of three years.