Center on Health, Aging, and Disability
A major initiative of the College is the development of the Center on Health, Aging and Disability.
Our Center provides leadership in interdisciplinary research, education, and outreach efforts that promote
health and wellness, healthy aging across the lifespan, healthy communities and optimal participation of
individuals with disabilities. Utilizing the campus's recognized excellence in science and technology, the
Center for Health, Aging, and Disability will impact the lives of individuals, families, and communities by
promoting health, self-sufficiency, economic independence and quality of life across the lifespan.
Read more about the Center on Health, Aging, and Disability.
Each of the following can be named in honor of the donor:
Funds
New Facilities
A north addition to Huff Hall is adding 24,000 square feet of state-of-the-art classroom, research,
conference, and office facilities. The addition will house the Center for Health, Aging, and Disability and
the Master of Public Health degree program, and will serve as the hub of vibrant, interdisciplinary research
and education efforts aimed toward improving the health, wellness, and quality of life needs of a diverse
society. The project is expected to be completed in spring, 2011. Naming opportunities are available for the
entire North Addition, or for selected interior spaces beginning at $50,000.
Watch the slideshow about Huff Hall.
Center Director/Chair ($2.0 M)
An Endowed Faculty Chair will allow us to recruit a nationally renowned senior scholar to lead activities
at the Center.
Endowed Professorships
Funds will be used to attract and retain faculty distinguished for excellent teaching and research. A
minimum gift of $500,000 will establish an endowed professorship.
Endowed Graduate Fellowships
Fellowship funds provide the best means of attracting the brightest graduate students. A minimum gift of
$150,000 will is needed to establish an endowed fellowship.
Research Activities
Funds help us maintain, upgrade, or purchase state-of-the-art lab and computer equipment, and provide seed
money for pilot research projects.
Model Programs
Many of our public outreach and community programs set national standards and help make a difference outside
of our classrooms.