Donate to the Department of Curriculum and Instruction

Students in the classroom Thank you for supporting the faculty and students of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. Your contributions directly advance the success of our outstanding graduate students and the scholarship of our accomplished faculty. Our department is distinguished by its community-engaged and internationally recognized faculty, who are highly productive scholars and deeply committed to student learning and mentorship. Whether modest or significant, your gifts strengthen our teaching, research, and community engagement efforts.

Funding Priorities

Your donations may be directed to:

  • Student scholarships and fellowships
  • Student travel to professional conferences
  • Faculty travel to present scholarly work at professional meetings
  • Post-doctoral visiting faculty appointments
  • Visiting scholars and guest lecturers for faculty and student enrichment
  • Faculty and student research initiatives
  • Receptions and gatherings that bring together faculty, students, alumni, and community partners

Endowment Opportunities

Endowments create a lasting impact by providing ongoing support to the department. Donors may establish endowed gifts through either direct contributions or planned giving. Potential endowment opportunities include:

  • Naming of a student scholarship or fellowship
  • Naming of a graduate research assistantship
  • Naming of a departmental space or resource
  • Establishment of a faculty eminent scholar position in areas such as curriculum studies, instructional leadership, bilingual education, or research methodology
  • Support for a named post-doctoral visiting faculty position

How to Make a Gift

Donate to the department
  1. Click on the Continue to Donate button at the bottom of this page.
  2. Select the amount you wish to contribute.
  3. Important: Choose "Department of Curriculum and Instruction" from the list of available designations.
  4. Complete the remainder of the donation form.

Thank you again for supporting the transformative work of our department. Your generosity helps ensure the continued success of our faculty and students.