CMU Giving Week

Contributions to the College of Education and Human Services enable us to continue a tradition of excellence by ensuring that our students have the skills, knowledge, and experiences that will prepare them to be leaders in their profession and in their community. It also enables us to attract top-notch faculty and staff to teach our students, conduct research, and provide outreach services. 

Your gift to the College of Education and Human Services is an investment in the people who will do the work that matters most.

To choose where you'd like your gift to go to, click the "Give Now" button and select your desired fund designation.

Here are featured funds that could use your help:

The EHS Professional Excellence Fund 

Enables the College to provide exceptional learning experiences for students, including student support, academic and center program enhancements, experiential learning, and professional development opportunities.

College of Education and Human Services General Scholarship

A general scholarship fund available to all students in the College of Education and Human Services.  Funds are awarded to recipients on an annual basis.  Contributions to this fund enable the College to increase the quantity and value of scholarships awarded to deserving students each year.

Education and Human Services Dean’s Discretionary Fund

This fund supports the key initiatives of the Dean of the College.  Funds may be used at the Dean’s discretion to support faculty, research, academic departments or programs, innovative technologies, experiential learning, community partnerships, professional development, etc.  Support of this fund enables the Dean to drive the future of the College and to support the needs that move the College forward.

Dr. Joan Hornak Care Fund

Established in 2019 by Dr. Joan Hornak ’65, ’67, emeritus counseling professor (1978-2008). Income from the endowment will support a non-renewable emergency fund for undergraduate or graduate student(s) in the College of Education and Human Services who are faced with a sudden financial crisis that may jeopardize their ability to stay in school. Such emergencies may include but are not limited to: parental loss of job income; sudden family death that places an unexpected financial burden on the family; illness (student or family) that results in the loss of income; financial difficulties as the result of parental or student divorce; loss of educational materials as a result of a natural disaster, fire, theft, or more; unexpected shortfall in financial aid.  Emergency funds may be used for qualified educational expenses.