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College of Social & Behavioral Sciences

A community of change-makers at Northern Arizona University

The College of Social and Behavioral Sciences (SBS) includes diverse academic programs living under our umbrella, each threaded together by a shared mission. This unique configuration of programs supports innovative, boundary crossing research and provides distinctive experiential learning opportunities for undergraduate and graduate students. 

Mission
We collaborate in inquiry and practice to in order to promote justice, diversity, equity, inclusion, sustainability, and human and community well-being as we build a shared sense of belonging. With student success as our central focus, our work produces critical insights about human societies, behavior, and communication that inform innovative approaches to solve and increase awareness about significant regional and global challenges.

Vision
SBS aspires to be a community of change-makers while supporting the strengths of students, staff, and faculty and collaborating with communities through innovative teaching, scholarships, creative work, public engagement, and practice to further justice, diversity, inclusion, equity, sustainability, and human and community well-being.

NAU Giving Day is a great day to support the next generation of innovators! Looking for a way to make an impact? Here are some great options:  

  • SBS Deans Innovation Fund - This flexible fund helps SBS take advantage of unexpected opportunities throughout the academic year.  This fund supports activities and events for students and faculty as well as the diverse needs of the college.

  • Friends of SBS Faculty Fund - Exceptional faculty are at the center of SBS’s education mission. When you donate to this fund you will assist SBS faculty with travel costs, research expenses, and other support.   

  • SBS Summer Seminar Series Fund - Did you know that SBS offers a free six-week summertime lecture series that is open to the public? With support from donors, SBS is able to highlight faculty from around campus who engage in timely research and relevant discussions.   
Participating Groups
Cline Library College of Arts & Letters College of Education College of Health & Human Services College of Social & Behavioral Sciences Construction Management Educational Opportunities Impact Fund Engineering, Informatics, Applied Sciences Environment, Forestry, Natural Sciences Essential Needs Impact Fund Global Affairs Graduate College Honors College Inclusion and Equity Impact Fund Lumberjack Community Impact Fund Native American Initiatives NAU Athletics NAU Online & Statewide NAU Yuma Student Groups Sustainability Impact Fund The W. A. Franke College of Business Wellness Impact Fund ¡MIRA!
$2,000
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Challenge
Donate to any fund in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and once SBS receives 25 in total gifts Karen Staley will donate $2,000 to the Social and Behavioral Sciences Dean's Innovation Fund and Joe Walters & Hal Hickman Lecture Series; and Karolyn Kent will support the MPA general fund. WE are SBS! We are Lumberjacks!
25 / 25 Gifts
Completed
$2,500
Presidential Challenge sponsored by President José Cruz Rivera and Dr. Rima Brusi
President José Cruz Rivera and Dr. Rima Brusi created a fund to support the unique challenges faced by students who are also parents – a role president Cruz Rivera understands since he was a parent while attending college. On Giving Day, they will personally donate another $2,500 after 500 donors make a gift to any fund. Go Jacks!
500 / 500 Gifts
Completed
$11,590
#AxeOfKindness Challenge sponsored by NAU Leadership
Our NAU campus leaders challenge you! Help us reach 1,000 gifts on #NAUGivingDay. Once we reach 1,000 the following leaders will release their gifts totaling $13,600: Ann Marie Chischilly; Anne Marie deWeise; Laurie Dickson; Christy Farley; Bjorn Flugstad; John Georgas; Laura Jones; Nick Lobejko; Josh Mackey; Julie Mueller; Anika Olsen; Michelle Parker; Amy and Chris Phillips; Karen Pugliesi; Margot Saltonstall; Harlan Teller; and Jason Wilder. Go Jacks!
1,000 / 1,000 Gifts
Completed
$30,000
NAU Legacy Challenge sponsored by the DeMund Foundation
The DeMund Foundation will release a $30,000 gift once 1,500 gifts are given to #NAUGivingDay. The DeMund Foundation supports the over 46% of scholars who identify as first-generation students of NAU.
1,500 / 1,500 Gifts
Completed
$37,750
NAU College of Education
Maximize your impact on the College of Education and unlock an additional $37,750 in funding for the college. By donating to any fund within the College of Education, you can contribute to our goal of reaching 50 gifts. Once this goal is achieved, generous donors will pledge $37,750 to support the future of NAU. Every gift counts—join us in making a difference! #WeAreLumberjacks
$50 / $50 Raised
Completed
Success!
NAU Honors Distinguished Speaker Series - Frances Haugen
Advocating Accountability and Ethics for Big Tech: An Evening with Facebook Whistleblower Frances Haugen The NAU Honors Distinguished Speaker Series showcases inspired thinkers from all disciplines addressing issues of vital community interest. The presentations will engage and enlighten students and community members about critical issues facing the region, the nation, and the world. During her time at Facebook as the lead Product Manager on the Civic Misinformation team, Frances became increasingly alarmed by the choices the company makes prioritizing their own profits over public safety and putting people's lives at risk. As a last resort and at great personal risk, Frances made the courageous decision to blow the whistle on Facebook. Reserve tickets - https://nautickets.universitytickets.com/w/event.aspx?id=1739
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Leaderboard
Support what you love - top supported funds
Lumberjacks everywhere are supporting what they love at NAU. Tracking here are the top funds by gift.
Rank Fund Designation Gifts
1 Tri Alpha Honor Society 112
2 Essential Needs Impact Fund 103
3 Student Groups and Organizations - Tau Sigma Honor Society 78
4 Student Groups and Organizations - Sports Clubs 74
5 NAU Global Brigades Club 66
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Alumni by decade
Alright Jacks, let's see who are the most generous alumni by graduation decade.
What decade did you graduate? (the first time)
Rank Answer Gifts
1 1990s 123
2 2010s 114
3 2000s 114
4 1980s 90
5 2020s 41
6 1970s 40
7 1960s 8
8 1950s 1
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$31,300
Office of Native American Initiatives Challenge
Donate to any fund that supports the Office of Native American Initiatives and once we receive 50 in total gifts the following gifts will be released to the college: Ron Lee will donate $1,300 to support the Indigenous Student Success Emergency Fund; and Penny Emerson will donate $30,000 supporting support Native American Cultural Center Activity Fund (NACC); Center for American Indian Economic Development (CAIED) and Native American Summer Research Program (NASRP) in the Honors College. WE are Lumberjacks!
50 / 50 Gifts
Completed
$5,900
True Blue Alumni Challenge sponsored by the NAU Alumni Association Board
Help us start off the day with our first milestone and show the Lumberjack community we are True Blue! When we reach 329 alumni gifts on #NAUGivingDay the following current and former members of the board will release $6,000 in gifts: Blaise Caudill ’13; Kedren Dillard, ’00; Trina George, ’09; Carmelle Malkovich, ’03; Jana Harper, ’90; Melvin Hunter, ’10; Jim Jayne, ’91; Joe Mead, ’83; Maggie Thom, ’12; , Wayne Watson, ’84; Cathy Wylet, ’82; Rick Koch, ’72; Janet Sweigart, ’83; Mary O'Driscoll, ’82; Marquitta Rippy, ’15; Eduardo Moreno, '21; Brandon Rivera, ’14; and Heidi Hansen, ’91. WE Are Lumberjacks!
329 / 329 Gifts
Completed
$23,500
WE Are Lumberjacks Challenge sponsored by the NAU Foundation Board
Help us reach 1,250 gifts on #NAUGivingDay. Once we reach 1,250 the following gifts from members of the NAU Foundation will be released totaling $29,500: $7,000 from Dave Franke to support the College of Education and The W.A. Franke College of Business; $5,000 from Victoria Fimea to support The Fimea Family Endowment for Excellence in Communication; $2,000 from Robin Braun to support Admiral Braun Leadership Endowment; $2,500 from Teresa Bartels; $500 from Booker Evans; $1,500 from Bill Heibel; $1,500 from Don Brooks; and $10,000 from Katrina Rogers to support Rogers-Cherry Graduate Scholarship in the Master’s of Arts in Sustainable Communities. WE Are Lumberjacks!
1,250 / 1,250 Gifts
Completed
$9,000
Happy Hour Challenge to support students sponsored by Mother Road Brewing Company
Join us at Mother Road Brewing Company and help us release $9,000 in gifts to support students at NAU! If we can get 66 gifts between 4:30 - 6:30 pm during our event at Mother Road Brewing Company, an alumni-owned business, the following donors will release their challenge gifts: Alice and Ronald Bauman will donate $5,000 to support first-generation students; Jim McCarthy will donate $2,500 to support the professional development of the associated student government; Larry and Mary Louise Cleveland will donate $1,000 to support Louie’s Cupboard; and Scott Kirkesnner will donate $500 to support associated student government students. WE Are Lumberjacks!
66 / 66 Gifts
Completed
$52,000
College of Social and Behavioral Sciences
Maximize your impact on the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and unlock an additional $52,000 in funding for the college. By donating to any fund within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, you can contribute to our goal of reaching 50 gifts. Once this goal is achieved, generous donors will pledge $52,00 to support the future of NAU. Every gift counts—join us in making a difference! #WeAreLumberjacks
$50 / $50 Raised
Completed
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Leaderboards - Top College or Unit
Top performing unit or college by total gifts.
Rank Department Gifts
1 College of Education 164
2 NAU Athletics 135
3 College of Social & Behavioral Sciences 99
4 Environment, Forestry, Natural Sciences 94
5 College of Arts & Letters 91
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Leaderboards - President's Staff and Faculty Challenge
President José Luis Cruz Rivera is challenging faculty and staff to get involved on Giving Day. He will personally deliver donuts and coffee to the department that has the highest percentage of participation. Give now and help your department win this special treat!
Your gift may help unlock a challenge, please select your department below:
Rank Answer Gifts
1 Student Affairs 132
2 COE 65
3 CEFNS 49
4 CHHS 49
5 Advancement and Foundation 39
6 SBS 38
7 CAL 33
8 ITS 30
9 Enrollment Management 24
10 University Marketing 23
11 HR 22
12 CAPCOT 21
13 FCB 19
14 UFBS (FIPA) 15
15 CEIAS 12
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