In an age of globalization and rapid social change, historical perspectives are more necessary than ever.
The History Department at FHSU emphasizes a global approach, looking at traditions and interactions of all world cultures from ancient times to modern industrialized nation states.
The department develops students who have the practical skills of critical thinking and analysis, curiousity, tolerance and objectivity, investigative technique and solid writing ability.
Methods of critical inquiry have provided majors with a strong base for careers in secondary education, historical research, law, medicine, business, theology, government service, military service, historic preservation and journalism.
A public history program was recently added that focuses on public interactions with academic history, for employment opportunities in museums, libraries, archives, parks and historical sites.
Department of History Needs
Endowed Professorship $500,000
Recruitment and retention of qualified faculty can be a challenge.
Endowed faculty positions provide recognition for exceptional
teaching, research and service. An endowed professorship also serves
as a stipend that can be used by a professor for research or other
academic projects. The State of Kansas’ Faculty of Distinction
program matches allocated earnings from these endowed funds,
doubling the initial investment.
Faculty Development Fund $5,000
All faculty members are called to engage in research. Funds are needed to
support the costs of research and to cover publishing expenses and
the presentation of papers at regional and national symposiums.
Software/Hardware Upgrades $5,000
Technology changes require a 3-5 year rotating schedule of hardware
replacement and software upgrades.
History MLS Student Assistant $2,000/year
This part-time workstudy position supports the teaching
activities of professors teaching courses associated with the Master
of Liberal Studies History Emphasis.
Student Research and Conference Fund $750-$1,500
Students at FHSU are expected to engage in a research project
or internship experience as part of their degree program. This fund
will help cover the cost of research related materials and travel
expenses associated with conferences.
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