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Sara Kadolph is recognized as the first Donna R. Danielson Professor in Textiles and Clothing in the College of Human Sciences by Iowa State University President Gregory L. Geoffroy and Pam White, dean of the College of Human Sciences.

A remarkable transformation has occurred within the College of Human Sciences.

It’s a transformation that will continue for years to come and is a direct result of the college’s generous benefactors and Campaign Iowa State: With Pride and Purpose.

Since Campaign Iowa State began, the college has dramatically increased its endowed positions for full-time Iowa State faculty members. Since the beginning of the campaign, the college has added eight such positions — and counting.

"The campaign drew our focus toward the need for these type of positions," said Pam White, dean of the College of Human Sciences. "With state funds dwindling, we have to come up with other ways to support our faculty."

Endowed faculty positions are a great way to do that.

Three of the new endowed positions created are available now for the college to use. Others — such as the Noma Scott Lloyd Chair in Textiles and Clothing and the Virginia M. Gladney Professorship — which supports the food science and nutrition program, will be used to attract new faculty members to campus.

Still others — such as the Donna R. Danielson Professorship in Textiles and Clothing — will be used to retain current faculty members. For the current academic year, the Danielson Professorship has been awarded to Sara Kadolph who, in addition to her teaching and research responsibilities, works with the Center for Visual Learning in Textiles and Clothing in Morrill Hall.

"Sometimes we may already have a top faculty member on campus, such as Dr. Kadolph, whom we need to recognize and assist with exciting and creative project ideas here at Iowa State," White said.

The other five endowed faculty positions created in the college since the campaign began are from deferred gifts. These will be finalized and filled at a later date and include:

• Jean Bacon Louis Professorship in Food Science and Human Nutrition
• Doris A. Adams Endowed Chair in Food Science and Human Nutrition
• Dr. Judy K. Nissen Chair in Community College Leadership
• Jane Armstrong Chair in Food Science and Human Nutrition
• Frank Randall Endowed Directorship in Athletic Training

White says the college’s goal is to have at least two endowed faculty positions in each of the college’s six academic departments.

But for the moment she is excited to add eight such positions in a short period of time.

"I think this demonstrates the commitment and excellence of the college to our research efforts," she said. "But it also shows the pride and interest our alumni have to invest back into the college. These individuals are not only successful but are visionaries in how they can contribute to Iowa State."

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