The Department of Advanced Education Programs prepares graduate students for teaching, counseling, library services, and leadership positions in Pre K – 12 school systems. Our programs focus on the following areas: Alternative Certification, Building Leadership and District Leadership, Counseling, Special Education, Library Services, English as a Second Language (ESL), and Reading. We serve students throughout Kansas, the United States, and overseas.

A primary goal for our Advanced Education Program is to establish, and maintain, positive relationships with our students/candidates through applications of current technologies. Staff development in the areas of new and emerging technologies and partnership development are a great need! We have established a partnership with an elementary school in a highly impoverished area near Puerto Vallarta, Mexico.

Department of Advanced Education Programs

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Two of our major focuses are, in the areas of integration of technology, to: 1) enhance strong, positive relationships with our students; and 2) to develop a strong, international, diverse learning experience for our candidates.

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 make a gift 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 Advanced Education Programs Funding Needs

The following priorities are listed in order of importance.

Support for the Department of Advanced Education Programs will impact our candidates, but more importantly, it will impact students in the Pre K–12 system; very possibly the students in your community schools.

Research Assistant/ Technology

New technology has been purchased for faculty to use in deepening their relationship with students. The department seeks a full-time staff member to manage and schedule the equipment, and provide staff development in the use and implementation of the technology. This person will also serve as a research assistant to faculty who are exploring new applications and technology to support their teaching.

International Connection Support

Advanced Education Programs faculty have established a partnership with the Volcanes School on the outskirts of Puerto Vallarta, Jalisco, Mexico. This school serves the poorest of the poor in the Puerto Vallarta area. The partnership provides FHSU, AEP and Teacher Education department candidates international experiences with diverse faculty and students. This partnership strengthens the Advanced Education Programs and Teacher Education department accreditation status, which is essential in the continuation of a strong program for our students.

AEP Department Innovation Grants

AEP faculty need to be FHSU leaders in development and implementation of new, effective, and research-proven instructional strategies. Funds received for Innovation Grants will be awarded to faculty for the development and implementation of new technology-based instruction into online classes. Faculty will also utilize funding to attend conferences, and to bring students together in person, or via technology, to practice innovations that strengthen AEP content.

Professional Development Funds

Developing strong, positive relationships among students is a primary focus of the Advanced Education Program. This funding will provide 75 students the opportunity to attend conferences designed to strengthen student-to-student relationships, student-to-instructor relationships, content knowledge, and leadership skills.

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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 Advanced Education Programs 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 support of this program and consideration for funding are greatly appreciated.

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