The Department of Sociology currently has initiatives that would benefit from your help, including the following!
First, we recognize that some students face financial barriers to participating fully in university graduation ceremonies because they cannot afford a cap and gown. As such, funds will be used as needed to offset costs of this ceremonial garb for those sociology students who demonstrate a need.
Our second initiative involves one aspect of our comprehensive career preparation program. In any job search, little things can make a big difference… How do we help students develop these soft skills? Through practice at the Career Center Job Search Etiquette Dinner. Your donation of $15 can sponsor a student to attend the dinner and give them that interview edge. You might ask, does $15 really have an impact? Students tell us that $15 represents a significant portion of their food budget. Bridge the gap and give the edge… little things can make a big difference!
Third is our student travel initiative, which takes several forms. This includes our summer study abroad trips to Costa Rica; we aim to increase accessibility by helping to offset student travel costs. We are also pleased to continue funding student travel to present at conferences, such as the North Central Sociological Association annual conference. Your help in paying for student transportation, lodging, and other costs is very much appreciated.
Every gift that you give counts, and we are so grateful to all of you for your continued support. Thank you for helping to enhance and enrich our students' educational experiences at Ball State!
| Rank | State | Gifts |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IN | 18 |
| 2 | AZ | 2 |
| 3 | AA | 0 |
