The Department of Teacher Education at Fort Hays State University prepares pre-service educators seeking initial licensure in Kansas. The program spans early childhood, elementary, middle level, secondary, and an alternative licensure avenue for grades 6-12. We have both on-campus and virtual/online formats for more than 1,100 students.

The department also provides expertise to area schools and professional organizations by preparing surveys, compiling and implementing research, and furnishing consultative services.

The teacher education department is responsible for preparing the next generation of teachers. Through work-based experiences and coursework, students build a solid foundation for successful teaching careers. The department encourages students to inspire children to embrace the challenge of learning.

The university must do everything it can to attract and retain well-grounded students to become effective teachers for tomorrow. Supporting the Department of Teacher Education will not only impact current FHSU students, but also every child educated by a FHSU student after graduation. It is truly a gift that keeps giving.

Department of Teacher Education

FHSU FoUndation 2014

In December of 2013, your Fort Hays State University Foundation announced the Power of One scholarship campaign, with a goal of raising $8 million by December 31, 2014.

Be the Power of One and donate today by visiting https://secure.fhsu.edu/foundation and typing “The Power of One” as your area of designation.

the history of Fort Hays State University is one of substantial

growth, extraordinary individuals and ambitious goals. the

future of what is yet to come looks even more exciting.

“Money raised with the Power of One scholarship campaign will flow to our students, who are constantly trying to juggle the demands of education and how they pay for it. Every dollar contributed will make a difference—every single dollar!

Leading Fort Hays State has been the most challenging and rewarding work of my 47-year career, and I hope you’ll join me in stepping up to the plate to support our Power of One scholarship campaign.”

—Dr. Edward H. Hammond FHSU President, 1987 - 2014

Department of Teacher Education Funding Needs

The following priorities are listed in order of importance.

Transfer Student ScholarshipsThere are very few transfer scholarships available to students even though more than 60 percent of FHSU’s Teacher Education students are transfer and/or returning students. Their ability to complete teaching programs depends on financial assistance. This amount could benefit 30 students per year at $500 each.

Diversity Experience EnhancementAccreditation requires that your pre-service teachers work with mentors, faculty, and students of diverse populations with greater ethnic, socioeconomic and linguistic differences. This amount would cover travel and accommodations for a two-day excursion for at least 50 students per semester. Young Readers Conference The Young Readers Conference features six nationally known children’s authors and illustrators and is hosted at FHSU every even-numbered year. Pre-service elementary teachers assist with each event, which brings in more than 600 third- through sixth-grade students as attendees. Author and illustrator fees, travel, and accommodations average $2,000 per au-thor per day.

Educator in Residence The Educator in Residence initiative would bring in educators from di-verse backgrounds to share their knowledge, expertise, and different perspectives with students. One Educator in Residence would be funded each semester.

Visiting Instructor The visiting instructor program would bring exemplary master teachers to campus for one year. This amount would fund three positions. These individuals would provide instruction and clinical support, and engage in research at three different levels: Pre K-3, K-6, and 6-12. Teacher Education candidates would benefit greatly from the expertise and modeling of mid-career master teachers.

Visiting ProfessorA visiting education professor from an accredited university would work as a faculty member for a semester. This individual would preferably be a professor who would enhance the diversity experiences for our students, which is a required component of accreditation. Professional Development Funds for CandidatesProfessional Development is a key component of a new teacher’s success. Each year, this funding could give at least 100 candidates the opportunity to attend conferences for science, mathematics, reading, social studies, diversity, and others.

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$10,000/year

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$135,000

$35,000/semester

$20,000/year

The Fort Hays State University Foundation is an independent, non-profit corporation designated by the state of Kansas to receive gifts on behalf of the university.

Please contact our office if you would like more information about the Department of Teacher Education and their current funding needs.

As a donor, you play a role in ensuring the strong future of FHSU. There are many ways in which you can make a gift to the university, all of which can express your particular interests and have distinct tax advantages.

Your interest in this program and consideration for funding are greatly appreciated.

Fort Hays State University Foundation

PO Box 1060 Hays, KS 67601http://foundation.fhsu.edu 785-628-5620