Student Access and Support
Syracuse University School of Information Studies (iSchool) takes pride in its ability to attract some of the best and brightest students in the world to its undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral programs. These students are change agents of the future—empowered to make a real and lasting difference in their communities, professions, and the globalized society in which we live.
Filling our classrooms with highly motivated and innovative students enriches the learning
environment and improves the quality of education for everyone. Yet, competition for top students is becoming intense as an increasing number of iSchools emerge around the globe.
Here are some ideas presented by faculty and staff members to support students' experiences here in the iSchool at Syracuse University. You can designate your gift to any of these initiatives or to the general Dean's Fund in support of student initiatives.
“ALA Allies”
Send a student to the national American Library Association conference.
(Scott Nicholson)
“Go the Distance”
Every year we have a student or two who is at the tail end of their degree and has run out of money. Help these students finish up their degree by paying for their last few credits.
(Kathy Allen)
“My Turn to Test”
Support a study on students’ evaluations of alternative Learning Management Systems. (Ping Zhang)
“The Best and the Brightest”
The best and brightest apply, but they can’t always afford to come. Fund a scholarship for our master’s degree students who often struggle to find aid.
(Liz Liddy)
“Worldly Vision”
Help our students spend a semester abroad to give them a global perspective.
(Liz Liddy)
“Check Out the Library”
Provide funds for MSLIS students to attend the annual Library Assessment Conference. (Megan Oakleaf)
“Pirates of the Caribbean”
Sponsor a graduate student’s travel and housing to attend the Caribbean Internet Forum to investigate such issues as transnational policies to stop movie and music piracy on the Internet. (Lee McKnight)
“Instant Career Boost”
Certifications add dollars to starting salaries. Help our students reach their potential by covering the costs of their certificate exams (C++, CCNA, CWNA, etc.). (Dave Molta/Bill Gibbons)
“Step Aside Rockefeller”
Create your family’s own legacy here at the iSchool. Build an endowment for a specific fund. (Ping Zhang)
1 YOUR NAME HERE Graduate Students Travel Fund
2 YOUR NAME HERE Undergraduate Students Travel Fund
3 YOUR NAME HERE Doctoral Students Travel Fund
4 YOUR NAME HERE Doctoral, Graduate, Undergraduate Scholarship funds
“Mind-Full of Money”
Fund an undergraduate research program and encourage students to get hands-on experience in the iSchools many research labs. (Jeff Stanton)
“Lead by Example”
Support an on-campus and virtual leadership training program at the iSchool. Current initiatives underway include:
1 Black and Latino Information Studies Support (BLISTS) Leadership program
2 B2B (BLISTS to Business) projects
3 B2C (BLISTS to Community) projects
(Martha Garcia-Murillo)
“Seedlings to Sunflowers”
Support a seed money slush fund for student entrepreneurs to try out their ideas and test their business plans with feedback from industry professionals.
(Martha Garcia-Murillo/Mike D’Eredita)
“Change Agent Contest”
Support a competition to challenge students to solve a societal problem using emerging technology. (Martha Garcia-Murillo)