VP of Student Affairs Funds

Total funds: 17

Supporting Survivors Agreement

The purpose of The Supporting Survivors of Interpersonal & Sexual Violence Support Fund is to support victims of interpersonal and sexual violence with emergency financial assistance, scholarships, support services, or other necessities.

Susan T. Kern Special Opportunities Endowed Scholarship

The Susan T. Kern Special Opportunities Endowed Scholarship was established by Susan and Stephen Kern in 2006 to provide financial support to an Illinois State University student for a one-time special academic or co-curricular opportunity. Susan Kern worked at Illinois State for over 31 years, serving as an Associate Professor of Home ...

Student Success and Excellence Fund

The Student Success and Excellence Fund provides programming and support for the retention of students who identify as first generation college students and socioeconomically disadvantaged students who have overcome educational or economic obstacles.

Student Engagement Fund

The Student Engagement Fund provides support for various activities of Student Affairs units within the Division of Student Affairs. The fund may also be used to provide additional resources to support outreach, student and staff professional development, scholarships, necessities for students experiencing hardships due to crisis situations, ...

Leadership Initiative Fund

The Leadership Initiative Fund supports new leadership initiatives and programs designed to help students learn to be engaged, compassionate leaders committed to moving individuals, teams, organizations, and ideas forward. Students are given opportunities to participate in leadership training, seminars, conferences, and other cutting edge ...

Student Affairs Diversity and Inclusion Fund

The Student Affairs Diversity and Inclusion Fund provides resources so that students may have the opportunity to improve academically, participate in opportunities that would otherwise be unavailable to them, and provide programming which maximizes their development as engaged citizens. The fund may also provide support for professional ...

Steve and Sandi Adams Legacy Hall of Fame Endowed Fund

The Steve and Sandi Adams Legacy Hall of Fame Endowed Fund was established in April 2011 by family, friends, and colleagues as a tribute to the legacy of retiring Vice President Steve Adams and his wife, first lady of the Division for Student Affairs, Sandi Adams. Steve spent his entire 35-year career in higher education at Illinois State ...

Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta Scholarship Fund

The Beta Omicron Chapter of Alpha Gamma Delta Scholarship was established in 2014 in recognition of the spirit of loyalty and personal growth the founding donor gained through her personal membership in Beta Omicron Chapter and attending Illinois State University. The scholarship supports an active member who is in good standing and who has ...

Darren J. and Kirsten D. Clerkin Endowed Scholarship

The purpose of the Darren and Kirsten Clerkin Endowed Fund is to provide a scholarship for students

Faith and Leadership Scholarship

The Faith and Leadership Scholarship was established in 2019 to provide support for students who demonstrate leadership in a Registered Student Organization such as: Apostolic Christian Youth Group, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, Christian Students at ISU, Nurses Christian Fellowship, Campus Outreach at Illinois State University, and Alpha ...

Gamsky

The Neal R. Gamsky Quality of Student Life Endowment was established in 1986 by Neal R. Gamsky. He was vice president and dean of Student Affairs at Illinois State University from 1973 to 1991. He had a long-time interest in students and a determined goal to motivate them to achieve their highest possible level of personal, social, and academic ...

Greek Arete

The Greek Arete - Greek Leadership Fund was established in 2018 by Eric and Karin Burwell to highlight and elevate the excellence and virtue affiliated with the Illinois State University Fraternity and Sorority Life experience while honoring the history and foundation of fraternal organizations. The fund supports initiatives that call for ...

Michael D. Schermer Student Leader Excellence Endowment Fund

The Michael D. Schermer Student Leader Excellence Fund was established by Mr. Schermer to help further Illinois State University's goal of preparing students to be informed and engaged citizens who will promote and further the collective goals of society.

Neal R. Gamsky Quality of Student Life Endowment

The Neal R. Gamsky Quality of Student Life Endowment was established in 1986 by Neal R. Gamsky. He was vice president and dean of Student Affairs at Illinois State University from 1973 to 1991. He had a long-time interest in students and a determined goal to motivate them to achieve their highest possible level of personal, social, and academic ...

Spangler Scholarship for Social Justice

The purpose of the Spangler Scholarship for Social Justice is to provide financial support to students who demonstrate commitment to pursuing social justice activism in their future careers.

Theta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Founder's Scholarship

The Theta Theta Chapter of Alpha Tau Omega Founder's (ATO) Scholarship was established in 2014. The award honors the founders and re-founding fathers of the Theta Theta chapter of the ATO fraternity at Illinois State, whose tireless efforts, dedication, and leadership, were instrumental in the establishment of the chapter on Feb. 8, 1975 and ...

Well-Being Initiatives Fund

Establish a fund supporting activities, programs, education, operations, facilities, and equipment associated with well-being. The Well-Being Initiatives Fund will support initiatives that enhance the well-being of the Illinois State University campus community.