Gifts at work
The generous support of College of Education and Human Development alumni and friends makes a real difference to students, faculty, and staff.
The following are just a few examples of how gifts are being used.
Mentorship and research
Philip Zelazo talks about holding the Nancy M. and John E. Lindahl Professorship in the Institute of Child Development. Continue reading about Philip Zelazo and the Nancy M. and John E. Lindahl Professorship.
Art and social work
Local artist, Thomasina TopBear, gathers students, faculty, and staff to create an inspirational mural in Peters Hall. Continue reading about the meaningful process and message.
Sport as a force for good
CEHD faculty are pioneering groundbreaking research on how sport can improve athlete well-being, promote gender equality in media, empower underserved athletes, and create positive global impact. Continue reading about their research.
Inviting UMN undergrads into educator pathways
DirecTrack to Teaching program celebrates 15 years
Located in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, DTT offers undergraduates a low-stakes opportunity to explore teaching through a two-course sequence that combines seminar and community-engaged learning. DTT students spend more than 60 hours in local schools, working with teachers and students in their subject area of interest. Learn more about what DirecTrack to Teaching is doing for future educators.
Endowed chairs and professorships: current appointments
Robert H. Beck Chair of Ideas in Education
Rashné Jehangir >
Associate Professor
Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Robert H. Beck Chair of Ideas in Education
Nancy M. and John E. Lindahl Endowed Professorship for Excellence in Teaching
Emma Birkmaier Education Leadership Professorship
Emma Birkmaier Education Leadership Professorship
Emma Birkmaier Education Leadership Professorship
Guy Bond Chair in Reading
Panayiota Kendeou >
Associate Professor, Director of graduate studies
Dr. Pauline Boss Faculty Fellowship in Ambiguous Loss
Campbell Leadership Chair in Education and Human Development
Michael Rodriguez >
Dean and Professor, College of Education and Human Development
Campbell Leadership Chair in Education and Human Development
Carmen Starkson Campbell Endowed Faculty Fellow for Innovation in Teacher Development
Darrius Stanley >
Assistant Professor
Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Carmen Starkson Campbell Endowed Faculty Fellow for Innovation in Teacher Development
Nathaniel Stewart >
Assistant Professor
Department of Organizational Leadership, Policy, and Development
Gamble-Skogmo Land Grant Chair in Child Welfare and Youth Policy
Gamble-Skogmo Land Grant Chair in Child Welfare and Youth Policy
Lowell W. Hellervik Endowed Chair in Leadership and Adult Career Development
Lowell W. Hellervik Endowed Chair in Leadership and Adult Career Development
Bonnie Westby Huebner Endowed Chair in Education and Technology
Bonnie Westby Huebner Endowed Chair in Education and Technology
Bonnie Westby Huebner Endowed Chair in Education and Technology
William Harris Professorship in Child Development
Taylor-Leon Professorship in Exercise Science and Health Enhancement
Taylor-Leon Professorship in Exercise Science and Health Enhancement
Lindahl Leadership Faculty Fellow
Sidney and Marguerite Henry Professor of Children's and Young Adult Literature
Lynne and Andrew Redleaf Foundation Endowed Director
Guy Bond Chair in Reading
Carmen Starkson Campbell Endowed Chair for Innovation in Teacher Development
Irving B. Harris Professorship in Child Development
William Harris Professor in Child Development
Olson Family Professor
John W. and Nancy E. Peyton Faculty Fellow in Child and Adolescent Wellbeing
Rodney S. Wallace Professor for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Rodney S. Wallace Professor for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Rodney S. Wallace Professorship for the Advancement of Teaching and Learning
Royal and Virginia Anderson Professor
American Guidance Service, Inc. and John P. Yackel Professor in Educational Assessment and Measurement
Campbell Leadership Chair in Education & Human Development
