Duvall Endowment Fund
The W. Norris Duvall Leadership Endowment Fund is a renewable trust established for the purpose of enhancing student leadership opportunities. Through the generosity and foresight of the late Mr. W. Norris Duvall, of Todd County, Kentucky, the W. Norris Duvall Endowment for Youth Leadership, Ethics and Service was established with the University of Kentucky's Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment to support programs that assist students in developing leadership skills and a responsibility for ethical behavior.
Funding Availability & Timeline
Each academic year, the fund, administered through the Department of Community and Leadership Development, accepts requests for proposals. A call for proposals will be sent out at the beginning of the fall semester. Proposals must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. Oct. 15 for funding available for the following calendar year. Project proposals will be reviewed by the Duvall Leadership Endowment Fund Advisory Committee, with award decisions sent out by Dec. 15.
Available funds will be determined by the size and number of proposals awarded each year. Typical awards generally range from $2,500 to $12,000.
Awards should be utilized within a 12-month period after being received. Reach out to the Duvall Committee if you need to modify the budget or timeframe due to unanticipated circumstances.
Hear from Experience
Using Duvall funds to attend conferences and travel abroad is meaningful for students and faculty. Hear firsthand the benefits on students' research, leadership and development in these interviews.
Learning in Scotland
Senior Kaylee Payton traveled to Scotland with a group of other students and faculty to learn about communities and outreach.
NAAE Conference 2023
Several students attended the National Association of Agricultural Educators Conference in Phoenix, Arizona, for networking and leadership development opportunities.
Presentation at Georgia Conference
Senior Ellie Browning attended a conference at the University of Georgia to present research findings related to gun violence in Lexington.
CDS Conference 2023
Senior Kelsey Davis attended the annual Community Development Society Conference in Portland, Oregon, in the summer of 2023.
Community Development in Scotland
2023 alum Caroline Ellis traveled with students and faculty members to Scotland to visit community organizations and learn about Scottish culture and community development.
CDS Conference in Portland
Senior Haadi Rana attended the annual Community Development Society Conference in Portland, Oregon, in the summer of 2023.
Duvall Fund for Students
The Duvall Endowment Fund supports student-led projects in two emphasis areas:
- Professional Development Scholarships: Assists students with funds to attend professional conferences or workshops pertaining to leadership development. Examples include attending agricultural education events, leadership development programs or community development conferences. These funds are not intended to fund university coursework.
- Travel Awards: Supports student travel, tuition and/or fees associated with national or international study to promote student leadership and community engagement opportunities. Examples include international classes, student exchanges or engagement experiences. Recipients are expected to share learning outcomes through presentations or reports back to the department. Requests for funding should detail plans for how the learning will be shared with the department.
Eligibility
- Be a registered UK M-G CAFE undergraduate or graduate school student in good standing.
- Have a CLD faculty member sponsor for your proposal. Make certain you have discussed this with them before submission.
- Use the award for the conference or professional development activity listed in the application.
For more information or questions, contact Dr. Daniel Kahl, chair of the Duvall Committee, at daniel.kahl@uky.edu.
Student Application
It is recommended that you work on your answers in a separate document and cut and paste into the form when you are ready to submit.
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The Duvall Endowment Fund supports faculty-led projects in three areas:
- Student Leadership Development: Supports projects that encourage students to develop their leadership skills and competencies. Projects that encourage students to think critically and creatively, be innovative and develop specific leadership skills are encouraged. Examples include teacher-directed international experiences that focus on leadership, culture or community; undergraduate research projects and presentations; and engaged community initiatives sharing new or novel leadership ideas and projects.
- Student Leadership & Community Engagement: Supports projects that connect student leaders with community engagement or participatory action research initiatives. Projects should be respectful of the W. Norris Duvall priority of ethical leadership and should be designed to provide students with responsibility and leadership opportunities to engage with local communities. Project proposals in this category should be developed in conjunction with a community partner and submitted as a proposal (by a CLD team) to work with an organization or group of community members. Examples include engaging community members in learning about community issues and the economic, social and other impacts associated with alternative courses of action; conducting community assessments; administering surveys; mobilizing program activities; or student involvement in community-based research or initiatives.
- Visiting Speakers/Scholars: Supports the hosting of thought-provoking leaders to speak or conduct workshops for student leadership development. The goal is to bring to campus prominent leaders with a strong Kentucky connection who are known for their ethical style of leadership. Invited speakers are expected to provide lectures or lead in-depth discussions on leadership topics in the areas of social, political, economic, ethical and legal conditions and their effect on leadership and decision-making. Students will have the opportunity to learn from and interact with the leader in residence, faculty and community leaders during discussion sessions held at UK and in community settings.
Eligibility
Eligible applicants for Duvall project funds include all faculty and staff in the UK Department of Community and Leadership Development. Collaborative proposals between CLD faculty/staff and other units, both internal and external to the University of Kentucky, are encouraged.
For more information or questions, contact Dr. Daniel Kahl, chair of the Duvall Committee, at daniel.kahl@uky.edu.
Faculty & Staff Application
It is recommended that you work on your answers in a separate document and cut and paste into the form when you are ready to submit.
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