Endowment Funds
The following endowment funds are available to faculty and staff at Penn State Berks.
To apply for funding, complete and submit the Endowment Fund Request Form to Kim Schreffler, Stewardship Coordinator in the Office of Development (JOB 209). The request will be reviewed and approved by the division head, Academic Affairs and the Chancellor. When a decision is made, the requestor will be notified via email by Kim Schreffler.
Any questions, please contact Kim at x6056 or kss18@psu.edu.
The Howard O. and Jean Beaver Endowment for Community Service
Purpose: To support the University's land-grant mission of service to the needs of the community and to encourage the spirit of volunteerism in the Berks Campus Community.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor, Dir. of Academic Affairs, Dir. Of Student Programs and Services, Dir of Univ. Relations
Comments: 4 different types of expenses to consider*
Examples of past expenses: PAL Dinner
Endowment for Guest Lecturers at Berks Campus
Purpose: To make possible lectures and presentations at Berks Campus by individuals of local, national and international stature to enhance the academic and cultural life of the campus.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor, Dir. Of Academic Affairs and the Chairperson of the Advisory Board
Comments: Lectures/speaker fees for 4 specific types of categories*
Examples of past expenses: Lecture Series speakers, hotel fees, car services
Berks Campus Arts and Cultural Fund
Purpose: To provide monies for approved purposes which will enhance the arts and cultural program of the Berks Campus for which general funds are not available.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor, Chairperson of the Advisory Board and the Dir. Of Academic Affairs
Comments: Primarily used by Marilyn Fox and Cleo House
Examples of past expenses: Theater production expenses, art supplies, etc.
Joseph L. and Shirley K. Boscov Honors Endowment
Purpose: To provide support for academically superior students at the Berks Campus by providing monies for purposes such as scholarships, lectures, student scholarly travel, and other program expenditures.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor
Comments: Primarily used by Sandy Feinstein
Examples of past expenses: Student tickets for Grease, van rental, Italy trip, Peru trip
Elsa L. and John W. Bowman Curriculum Endowment
Purpose: To provide financial assistance to faculty and staff for curriculum development and enhancement of academic programs at Penn State Berks.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor
Comments: none
Examples of past expenses: Travel expenses for Ed program Writing Fellows lunch
Dr. Ruth M. Freyberger Endowment for the Arts and Art Education
Purpose: To provide monies for approved purposes which will enhance the arts and cultural program of the Berks Campus for which general funds are not available.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor, Chairperson of the Advisory Board, and Dir. Of Academic Affairs
Comments: Primarily used by Marilyn Fox
Examples of past expenses: Honorariums, exhibit expenses, art purchases
Frederick H. and Austra Gaige Fund to Support Innovation
Purpose: To support and recognize outstanding achievement by faculty, staff and students at Penn State Berks Campus who demonstrate innovation in teaching and learning or in institutional support for the teaching and learning process.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor, Assoc. Dean of Academic Affairs, the Chief Student Affairs Officer, and/or additional faculty and staff as the Dean deems appropriate
Comments: none
Examples of past expenses: Outstanding faculty and staff awards
Berks Campus Endowment Fund
Purpose: To provide monies for approved purposes for which general funds are not available.
Chain of Approval: Director of the Campus, Chairman of the Advisory Board, Chairman of the Berks Campus Senate
Comments: none
Examples of past expenses: Labyrinth expenses, faculty and research awards
Mrs. Harold Mcl. Grout and Mrs. C. Glenn Kauffman Endowment for the Arts
Purpose: To make possible more performances and exhibits in the arts at Penn State Berks.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor, Dir. Of Academic Affairs, Chairperson of the Advisory Board
Comments: Primarily used by Marilyn Fox
Examples of past expenses: Art supplies
Joseph R. Himmel Endowment for Theater Arts
Purpose: To provide monies for approved purposes which will enhance and improve the quality of theater arts programs at the Penn State Berks Campus.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor
Comments: Primarily used by Cleo House. Expenditures should comply with 4 specific categories*
Examples of past expenses: Theater productions and trips
The Valeria E. Hoffert Memorial Endowment for Capital Improvements
Purpose: To provide monies for enhancing the utility of Penn State Berks Campus physical facilities and campus grounds.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor, Chairperson of the Advisory Board, Dir. Of Business Services, Dir. Of Academic Affairs, Chairperson of the Development and Finance Committee of the Advisory Board
Comments: none
Examples of past expenses: Folding tables, clock repairs, landscaping equipment
Harold W. And Jeanne D. Perkins Endowment Fund
Purpose: Shall be two-fold: to provide scholarship to both full-time and part-time undergraduate students enrolled at Penn State Berks; and to provide grants to full-time faculty and/or staff members for the purpose of professional improvement or advanced study related to the academic programs of the Berks Campus.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor, Dir. Of Academic Affairs, Executive Committee of the Advisory Board, and Chairman of the Academic and Community Services Committee
Comments: none
Examples of past expenses: Professional develpment, campus training, scholarships
Philip D. Rowe, Jr. and Mary Lee Rowe Endowment to Support Agricultural Activities at Berks Campus
Purpose: To enrich Penn State Berks by providing monies for student scholarships, faculty research, curriculum development and other activities associated with agricultural education.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor, Dir. Of Academic Affairs, Chairperson of the Advisory Board
Comments: none
Examples of past expenses: Scholarships
Robert W. and Elizabeth L. Werts Endowment for Music at Berks Campus
Purpose: To support the musical performances on the Penn State Berks campus by individuals and/or groups performing there, in order to enhance the cultural life of the campus.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor, Dir. Of Academic Affairs, and Chairperson of the Advisory Board
Comments: none
Examples of past expenses: Scholarships
Helen H. and William G. Hintz Endowment for Engineering and Science Equipment
Purpose: To provide monies for equipment and equipment-related expenses which will enhance and improve the quality of Engineering and Science programs at the Penn State Berks Campus.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor in consultation with the Director of Academic Affairs and the engineering and science faculty
Comments: none
Examples of past expenses: Classroom equipment
Betty Lou McLean Endowment for the Department of Theater
Purpose: To enrich Penn State Berks by providing monies for the Department of Theater.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor upon the recommendation of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs
Comments: Program support only. No student awards.
Examples of past expenses: Theater productions
Harold A. Pfreimer Engineering Outreach and Recruitment Endowment for Penn State Berks
Purpose: To enrich Penn State Berks by providing monies for recruiting, paid internships and outreach programs for students enrolled in an engineering major at Penn State Berks.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor upon recommendation of the Head of the Division of Engineering, Business and Computing
Comments: none
Examples of past expenses: Scholarships
Harold A. Pfreimer Engineering for Faculty Development
Purpose: To enrich Penn State Berks by providing monies for faculty of the Engineering Department the opportunity to participate in faculty development beyond the scope of what is currently offered by PSU and Penn State Berks.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor upon recommendation of the Head of the Division of Engineering, Business and Computing
Comments: none
Examples of past expenses: Faculty travel, conferences
Harold A. Pfreimer Engineering Projects Endowment
Purpose: To enrich Penn State Berks by providing monies for engineering projects that educate Penn State Berks students.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor upon recommendation of the Head of the Division of Engineering, Business and Computing
Comments: none
Examples of past expenses: Mini-Baja expenses
George J. Losoncy Endowment in Physics and Astronomy at Penn State Berks
Purpose: To enrich Penn State Berks by providing monies for programming, courses, and other initiative in Physics and Astronomy in the Division of Science.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor upon the recommendation of the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, and the Head of the Division of Science
Comments: none
Examples of past expenses: none
Berks Campus Conference Center Fund
Purpose: To provide monies for approved purposes which will enhance the Wetzel property as a conference center for which general funds are not available.
Chain of Approval: Chancellor, Chairman of the Advisory Board, and the Associate Director of Academic Affairs
Comments: none
Examples of past expenses: Painting, wallpaper, etc.
* see guidelines for specifics