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College of Information Studies Dean’s Fund
The Dean’s fund is an important way to fund the College of Information Studies because it provides discretionary income allowing the Dean to address the greatest areas of need. It can supply student support, bridge funding to help with faculty and student research, or bring in an expert in the field to lecture. It can be used to reward faculty teaching and innovation.
Anne Scott MacLeod Children’s Literature Endowment
Established in February 2000 by the College of Information Studies (the College) at UMCP with donations solicited from family and friends for the fund, to recognize Dr. Anne Scott MacLeod, noted authority on children’s literature and faculty member in the College, and to honor her long affiliation with the University and the close association between her efforts and the stature of the University’s academic programs in children’s literature. The spendable incomes shall be used to provide support for an annual lecture in children’s literature at the College.
Frank G. Burke Fellowship Fund
Established in August 1995 by History Associates, Inc. to commemorate Dr. Frank G. Burke, former Executive Director of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission and Professor Emeritus of the College of Information Studies at UMCP. Income from this fund shall be used to support fellowship awards, made in the name of Dr. Burke, for students enrolled in the History and Library Sciences (HILS) program in the College of Information Studies at UMCP.
Helen A. Tegnell Memorial Scholarship Fund in Library & Information Studies
Established in December 1982 by a donation from Col. And Mrs. Russell M. Tegnell in memory of their daughter, Helen A. Tegnell. The spendable income shall be used to provide financial assistance to worthy students enrolled in the M.L.S. or Ph.D. programs in the College of Information Studies at UMCP.
Library and Information Services Alumni Chapter Scholarship Fund
Established January 15, 1998, by the College of Information Studies (the College) Alumni Chapter. The spendable income shall be used to promote the College and provide financial assistance to students enrolled in a graduate degree program of the College at UMCP.
LSSI Scholarship Endowment
The LSSI Scholarship Endowment was established in June 2000 by Library Systems & Services, LLC. Spendable income from the LSSI Scholarship Endowment provides an annual award for a part-time student enrolled in the College of Information Studies at UMCP.
Mary Lee Bundy Scholarship
The Mary Lee Bundy Scholarship was established in March 2007 by William G. Wilson. Spendable income from the Mary Lee Bundy Scholarship provides annual scholarships, made in memory of Dr. Mary Lee Bundy, for M.L.S. students enrolled in the College of Information Studies who are planning on careers in public librarianship.
Noyes Library Association Scholarship Fund
Established in April 1988, by the Noyes Library Association of Kensington, Maryland. The spendable incomes shall be used to provide financial aid for students in the College of Information Studies at UMCP.
Paul Wasserman Professorship in Library and Information Services
Established in June 1998 by the College of Information Studies (the College) at UMCP to honor Dr. Paul Wasserman, founding dean of the College. Income from the fund shall be used to provide annual support for the Information Studies professorship established in his name at UMCP.
