Dean's Fund for Excellence
Your Support Makes a Difference
There are many ways to invest in the future of CHAS students, whether through financial support, mentorship or simply sharing your time and expertise. Your generosity helps create opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach, from student research and internships to travel, creative projects and professional experiences. By connecting with our students and supporting their education, you help them gain the knowledge, confidence and real-world experience they need to launch successful careers and become engaged members of their communities.
A Message From the Dean
The education and betterment of our students, the creative and scholarly activities of our dedicated faculty, and the outreach efforts within Iowa and beyond are the ways that we work to promote student success. Your support will go a long way in moving us steadily toward meeting these goals and maintaining excellence within CHAS.
There are many scholarships and awards worthy of your support! The CHAS Dean's Fund for Excellence (DFFE) gives the Dean the flexibility to direct resources to areas where funds might otherwise be limited. State funds continue to decrease, and most of those funds have restrictions on how they can be used. Your support gives us the ability to provide critical resources for programs that make the difference between ordinary and extraordinary. Please consider making a gift today to the Dean's Fund for Excellence. The students, faculty and I all thank you for your friendship and support!
Mary Black
Dean, College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences
Dean’s Fund
Gifts to the CHAS Dean's Fund for Excellence enhance student opportunities and strengthen programs across the entire College of Humanities, Arts & Sciences. Your support gives the Dean the flexibility to invest where the need is greatest, including:
- Scholarships and student support
- Undergraduate research opportunities
- Study abroad experiences
- Student travel to conferences
- Faculty professional development
- Innovative academic programs
- Technology and classroom resources