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.
Environmental education

OLPD PhD student Neela Nandyal conducts a pilot study in the Ecuadorian coastal province of Manabi. Continue reading about Neela Nandyal's pilot study Manabi.
Fellowship and friendship

Chalandra Bryant talks about holding the Pauline Boss Faculty Fellowship at CEHD. Continue reading about Chalandra Bryant and Pauline Boss Faculty Fellowship at CEHD.
Leading student success

Professor Sasha Ardichvili’s chair appointment allows him to help others succeed. Continue reading about Professor Ardichvili’s service to the University and academic community.
Inference Galaxy—interstellar adventures in reading comprehension
CEHD researchers pool their expertise to create engaging instructional tools
There are many ways the human brain can go off track during development—trauma, poor nutrition, neurocognitive disorders, stress, genetic diseases—all affecting the trajectory of people’s lives. Often, early diagnosis and intervention are key to helping all people thrive and develop into happy, high-functioning adults. Learn more about how researchers are using technology to link the science of reading to effective reading instruction.

Panayiota (Pani) Kendeou and Kristen McMaster helped develop Inference Galaxy, a creative and engaging way to help young children improve their reading skills

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
