Globalization, urbanization, diversity, social unrest, terrorism, environmental change, migration, race relations, domestic relations — this new century brings with it fantastic opportunities and potential challenges! Studying sociology or social work prepares one to successfully navigate this new century and to make a lasting, positive impact on the lives of others.

Sociology is the systematic study of social life and the social causes, and consequences, of human behavior. Students of sociology gain powerful tools to examine and understand issues ranging from world events to relationships in one’s own life. With a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, a student develops strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills to serve as a foundation to be useful in a wide variety of careers.

The historic mission of social work has been to help people who are disadvantaged. Today, social workers assist people from all walks of life with all kinds of problems in all kinds of settings. They help people cope with complex, interpersonal, and social problems and assist in obtaining resources for people. A Bachelor of Social Work at FHSU provides the education and training that a student needs to begin a career helping those who need it most.

Department of Sociology and Social Work

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 Sociology and Social Work Funding Needs

The following priorities are listed in order of importance.

Student Travel FundBoth sociology and social work students are strongly encouraged to attend professional conferences. Every year the Sociology Club and the Social Work Club attempts to travel to at least one professional conference or to a field site, where exposure to potential careers occurs. Faculty sponsors from each club attend with the students. This fund will help to defray conference and field experience travel.

Faculty Development FundFaculty are required to conduct research or other scholarly activity appropriate to the profession. Funds are needed to support faculty presentations and publication fees necessary to make their scholarly findings and writings available to others in the profession and in the general public.

Endowed ProfessorshipEndowed positions help to retain the most talented faculty over the long term. Endowed professors are recognized for their exceptional teaching, scholarship and service. The State of Kansas through its Faculty of Distinction initiative will match earnings from these endowed funds, which doubles the benefits that donors to such a fund provide.

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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 Sociology and Social Work 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

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