GIVING TO IHE

The Institute of Higher Education, founded in 1964, is noted for its multidisciplinary approach to teaching, research, and service activities with particular emphases on policy studies, administrative and faculty development, and the law and higher education. In 2007, U.S.News & World Report ranked the Institute's doctoral program 6th nationally out of more than one hundred programs. Gifts to the Institute are used to enhance the educational, outreach and research missions and to deliver programs and activities that otherwise would not be possible.

Below are ways that you can be a part of the ongoing activities at the Institute.

IHE General Fund: Assists in the continued development of the Institute of Higher Education as a leading unit of instruction, research, and public service. Donations assist with building collaborations and cooperative activities across the state and nation.

Thomas G. Dyer Academic Support Fund: Established to honor Professor Dyer on the occasion of his retirement from the University of Georgia on December 1, 2006, following over three decades of distinguished faculty and administrative leadership. Dr. Dyer was university professor, professor of higher education and history, and director of the Institute of Higher Education. This fund supports the academic mission of the Institute, including the doctoral program in higher education, visiting scholars, and student programs and activities.

Louise McBee (right) with McBee Professor Sheila Slaughter

Louise McBee Professorship of Higher Education: The Louise McBee professorship of higher education was established in recognition of the quarter-century of distinguished service Dr. McBee rendered to the University of Georgia as faculty member and administrator and in recognition of her public service to the state of Georgia as a member of the Georgia General Assembly. The McBee Professor is a nationally distinguished scholar who directs and supervises advanced doctoral students, conducts research, and advances the multi-disciplinary character of the Institute.

Morris Student Fund: Established to support the students and graduate programs of the Institute of Higher Education, including student travel, visiting lecturers, computer lab and classroom materials, and other resource needs of the program.

Zell and Shirley Miller Fellowship is awarded annually to a promising doctoral student in the Institute of Higher Education. The scholarly potential of the candidate together with an assessment of his/her academic record and professional achievement are considered in naming the recipient. The award supports the professional development of the Miller fellow.


please:	Make a Gift Online
see also:	Endowments