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College of Education
From Classrooms to Communities: Your Support Unlocks Success

For ten years, Ducks Give and people like you have empowered the College of Education (COE) to make a lasting difference. With every scholarship awarded and student supported, we’ve built a legacy of impact that extends beyond our university - shaping schools, strengthening communities, and transforming families for generations to come. When you join Ducks Give to champion COE students, you’re not just giving; you’re investing in a brighter tomorrow. Now is the time to be the catalyst that propels their dreams into reality.


This year, the College of Education is expanding student success by: 

  • Recruiting students through scholarships to train for impactful service-oriented professions in education and human services. 
  • Retaining students throughout their academic journey without interruption due to financial hardship. 
  • Readying students for successful careers by covering licensure fees and professional development costs, ensuring a seamless transition into the workforce. 

 

A gift of $5 or more will help us reach our goal of 165 donations and unlock $94,000 in challenge gifts. Challenge your friends, family, and fellow Ducks to join us today. Thank you for your generosity! 

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Presidential Leaderboard Challenge
UO President Karl Scholz and Melissa Scholz have given $10,000 - and it could go to the program that means the most to you! At the end of Ducks Give, the top three programs with the most gifts will unlock additional funds. Make your gift to your favorite program now!
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$1,000
COE Peter and Mim Gray Sapsik’ʷałá Program Challenge
Since its inception in 2002, the Sapsik’ʷałá Teacher Education program has trained and certified Native American teacher candidates through the College of Education. With representation from 49 tribes, Sapsik’ʷałá students and alumni are equipped with the tools to become educators, utilizing culturally sustainable methodologies within their respective communities. Peter (PhD ’79, Educational Psychology) and Mim (MA ’71, English) Gray are challenging us to rally around these future leaders with a $1,000 gift. Your donation today helps fund meaningful program elements for these students—like elder involvement, land-based trips, and regalia for graduates. Let’s reach 25 donations to unlock this generous gift and continue supporting the next generation of Indigenous educators.
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$10,000
COE Lois and James Rawers Challenge to RETAIN Students through Scholarship Support
Former College of Education Advisory Council member and proud alumna Lois Rawers (PhD ’85, Educational Policy & Management), together with her husband Jim Rawers, has generously pledged a $10,000 gift to support scholarships for students at the College of Education. This gift will be unlocked when we reach 100 donations—and you can help make it happen. A gift to the COE Scholarship Fund helps reduce financial barriers for students pursuing careers in education, mental health, and human services—supporting them throughout their academic journey. Make your gift today and invite others to join you. Every donation brings us one step closer to unlocking this transformative support!
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$20,000
COE Doug and Kathryn Collins Scholarship Challenge to Support Student Success
Each day, College of Education students and alumni make a difference as educators, counselors, and researchers. Your support helps make that work possible through scholarships. Every scholarship dollar eases a financial burden—and fuels a future educator or clinician. This Ducks Give, Doug and Kathryn (BS '72, Curriculum & Instruction) Collins are challenging our community to rise to the occasion: when we reach 140 donations they will unlock a $20,000 gift to the COE Scholarship Fund. Your donation helps more COE students focus on learning, growing, and preparing for impactful careers. Join the challenge today!
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$20,000
COE Sammie McCormack Scholarship Challenge for Future Educators
Former UO Trustee and current COE Advisory Council member Sammie McCormack (PhD ‘85 Educational Policy & Management) has generously pledged a gift of $20,000 to support students at the College of Education. Join Sammie in supporting scholarships for students enrolled in our teacher preparation programs. This gift will unlock once we reach 165 donors, and you can help us reach our goal by donating now and encouraging others to give!
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$21,000
UO Faculty & Staff Student Support Challenge
An anonymous UO faculty member and her family will give $21,000 to the Clark Honors College Weinandy Scholarship to expand opportunities for undergraduate students after 200 gifts from UO faculty and staff to any area of campus! Let’s lift up our students!
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$3,000
COE Yvonne and Dennis Fasold Scholarship Challenge to RECRUIT the Best and Brightest
Scholarships don’t just relieve financial pressure—they help students see that they belong. For many, receiving scholarship support is the first moment they believe they can succeed in higher education. Scholarships are also one of the most effective tools we have for recruiting passionate, dedicated students to the College of Education. COE students apply their training to build trauma-informed classrooms, deliver quality mental health care, conduct groundbreaking research, and lead systemic change in education and human services. Yvonne (PhD ‘92 Curriculum and Instruction) and Dennis Fasold see that potential—and have generously pledged a $3,000 gift to the COE Scholarship Fund, which will be unlocked when we reach 50 donations!
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$20,000
COE Laura and Jim Marshall Scholarship Challenge to READY Students for their Careers
Higher education remains a vital step for students pursuing careers in teaching and professional practice. It provides advanced knowledge, hands-on experience, and specialized skills that fuel innovation, economic growth, and social progress. Laura (MEd ’76, Curriculum and Instruction) and Jim Marshall understand the life-changing impact of scholarships—and the importance of investing in the next generation of educators and human service practitioners. To inspire giving, they’ve pledged a $20,000 gift to COE scholarships if we reach 125 gifts. Let’s meet this challenge and invest in students who are ready to serve and lead in their communities.
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$20,000
COE Kent and Debra McIntosh Sapsik’ʷałá Program Challenge
The strength of the Sapsik’ʷałá Teacher Education Program lies in its roots—grounded in tribal partnership, cultural knowledge, and community commitment. To honor and strengthen Sapsik’ʷałá and Indigenous education for future generations, current professor Kent (PhD ‘05 School Psychology) McIntosh and Debra (MS ‘02 Special Education) McIntosh are leading the way with a $20,000 commitment. This generous gift will be unlocked once we reach 150 total gifts during Ducks Give. Let’s make every gift count—for the Indigenous educators serving their communities today and those preparing to lead next!
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College of Education Supporters
Rank State Gifts
1 NONE 0
1 AA 0
1 AE 0
Participating Groups
Athletics Ballmer Institute for Children's Behavioral Health Black Cultural Center Career Center Cascadia Region Earthquake Science Center Center for the Study of Women in Society Clark Honors College Club Sports Club Sports Baseball Club Sports Dance Club Sports Hockey Club Sports Men's Ultimate Club Sports Rowing College of Arts and Sciences College of Design College of Education Division of Student Life Duck Parents and Families Feed The Flock - Student Food Pantry Financial Wellness Center Global Engagement Graduate Studies Jordan Schnitzer Museum of Art Knight Campus KWAX Classical Oregon Libraries Lundquist College of Business Many Nations Longhouse Moss Street Children's Center Museum of Natural and Cultural History Oregon Bach Festival and Chamber Music at Beall Oregon Humanities Center Osher Lifelong Learning Institute Pathway Oregon Portland Internship Experience Prison Education Program Research and Innovation Military Science School of Journalism and Communication School of Law School of Music and Dance SPICE Students in Crisis Undergraduate Research, Distinguished Scholarships UO Alumni Association Vivian Olum Child Development Center Wayne Morse Center for Law and Politics
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