College of Health and Human Sciences
Taking Care of Life
OSU's College of Health and Human Sciences is dedicated to improving the lives, health, and environments of individuals, families, and communities in Oregon and beyond. College research, education, and outreach focus on strategies for promoting healthy living across the lifespan, from healthy children to healthy aging.
Through the campaign, the College of Health and Human Sciences seeks to fund faculty positions, scholarships, and programs that will build upon its remarkable momentum and growth -- and set the stage for even greater accomplishments in the future.
Campaign Goals
People |
Endowed chairs and professorships in healthy aging and healthy children "Kick-start" professorships to support promising junior faculty Scholarships and fellowships to help recruit top-level students and increase access to the life-changing benefits of higher education |
Programs |
Support for the Hallie Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families such as funds for faculty recruitment, innovative research projects, outreach programs, and student internships and awards Student Engagement Fund contributions to support programs that involve new students in college activities and help them find their niche at OSU |
Contact |
Marie Jennings |
Chart of Goals
Highlights
Research at the College of Health and Human Sciences has risen dramatically, from $3.2 million in 2002 to $11.5 million in 2007.
The Oregon Master of Public Health Program in community health, a collaboration among OSU, OHSU and PSU, was ranked second in the nation by U.S. News and World Report in 2007.
One of six university strategic initiatives, the Center for Healthy Aging Research is a source for world-class research into lifelong patterns of exercise, nutrition, and activity.
Links
College of Health and Human Sciences website
Hallie Ford Center for Healthy Children and Families website
Campaign brochure (PDF)
