Family and Consumer Sciences Funds
Total funds: 9
Family and Consumer Science General Fund
The Family and Consumer Science (FCS) General Fund provides support for the activities, programs, and operations, including named commemorative scholarships and awards, of the department.
Lois R. Jett Endowed Scholarship
Lois R. Jett established this fund in October 2005 to provide financial assistance to a student majoring in apparel, fashion merchandising/design, or related arts represented in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. Applicants must maintain a 3.7 GPA. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Lois R. Jett Endowed Scholarship Fund was established in October 2005. Lois R. Jett earned her bachelor's degree in Home Economics Education from the University of Illinois- Urbana in 1955 and a master's degree in Home Economics Education from Southern Illinois University-Carbondale in 1959. After graduation, she taught high school home economics for 6 years. She came to Illinois State University in 1962 and worked in the Dept. of Family and Consumer Sciences until retiring as Assistant Professor in 1989. She was also instrumental in establishing the Lois Jett Historical Costume Collection.
Family and Consumer Sciences (FACS) General Scholarship Fund
The purpose of this fund is to provide educational support to undergraduate and/or graduate students majoring in any program within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences. The Family and Consumer Sciences General Scholarship Fund provides educational support to undergraduate and/or graduate students majoring in any program within the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Additionally Supports: Kathleen Ann Embry Scholarship in Family and Consumer Science
Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection Fund
This endowment was established in 1978 by Lois Jett. These funds are used to help to maintain the collection of costumes and fashion samples for the department. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. The Lois Jett Historic Costume Collection Fund was established in 1978 by Lois Jett to help maintain the collection of costumes and fashion samples for the department. Funds are to benefit the Lois R. Jett Endowed Scholarship Fund should the historic costume collection ever be eliminated from the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences.
Tricia Widner Johnson Memorial Scholarship
Tricia Widner Johnson was a beloved faculty member in the Department of Family and Consumer Sciences at Illinois State University. Tricia passed away suddenly in 2011 at the relatively young age of 36, leaving behind a husband and three sons. Tricia was an associate professor, a wonderful teacher, an inspiring mentor, and an expert in the area of clothing and consumer behavior. She also served as the director of the Lois Jett Historical Costume Collection, obtaining software to catalog the collection, designing new storage facilities with temperature and humidity control, and working with students using it for their internship and independent study projects. Tricia also served as advisor to the Apparel, Merchandising, and Design Association's registered student organization and their annual fashion show. The love and admiration Tricia's students had for her led them to initiate this scholarship for students within the apparel, merchandising, and design sequence at ISU.
ISU Child Care Center
The mission of the Illinois State University Child Care Center is to provide high quality, developmental childcare services in a safe, nurturing, and diverse learning environment for preschool children of ISU students, faculty, and staff, ages 3-5. The Center serves as a working illustration of early childhood best practices by collaborating with families, the University, and community, all while utilizing the best current research and practice within the early childhood profession. The Illinois State Child Care Center Fund supports the programs, operations, facilities, equipment and technology associated with the Center.
Susan R. Hoblit Home Economics Scholarship
This endowment was established in 2000 by Susan R. Hoblit. She earned a bachelor’s degree in 1986 and a master’s degree in 1996 from Illinois State University. The scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in family and consumer sciences with an emphasis on interior and environmental design area. Assets of this endowment are invested in the Illinois State University Endowment Investment Pool. This endowment was established in 2000 by Susan R. Hoblit. She earned a bachelor's degree in 1986 and a master's degree in 1996 from Illinois State University. The scholarship is awarded to a student majoring in family and consumer sciences with an emphasis on interior and environmental design area.
Danielle Fairchild Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship: The Danielle Fairchild Memorial Scholarship fund was created to honor a student in the Dietetic Internship Program. Danielle had a love for visual creativity, and she wanted to combine that with her passion for nutrition through food art therapy. She enjoyed life and loved her family, friends, cooking, nature, and helping others.
FCS Student Teaching Award
The FCS Student Teaching Award was established by Beverly Haag to provide financial support for student teaching opportunities.