EIU College of Health and Human Services

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Submit Final Reports for AY25-26 Here. 

****** Final reports must be submitted for FY 2026 to be considered for an FY 2027 Grant ******

The purpose of the Redden Grant award is for the improvement of undergraduate instruction. Grants are limited to a maximum of $1500. Funding period is July 1- June 30.  If applying for multiple grants, please submit one application per submission. Proposals require: 

• A detailed rationale (approximately 250 words) on how the proposed project will improve undergraduate instruction.
• Address anticipated expenditures associated with the project.

If you have questions, feel free to contact Dr. Jill Hutti, Associate Dean (jrrennelshutti@eiu.edu).

The next award period will be in May 2026. 

Timelines roughly follow these dates:

• • • May 30 = CALL FOR PROPOSALS. You may submit through this date (late or incomplete applications will not be considered). 

• • • Mid June - Deadline for CHHS chairs to submit rank-order evaluations by email to Associate Dean Bowers (jbowers2@eiu.edu).
    • July 1- Tentative deadline for the CHHS Dean to make funding decisions and notify recipients (*Contingent upon receiving confirmation of approved funding allocation for AY 2025-2026 from the EIU Foundation before this date).
    • Redden Grant recipients will be provided access to awarded funds via the CHHS Dean’s Office.
    • June 15 of the following year - Deadline for grant recipients to spend AY 2025-2026 awards.
    • June 30 of the following year - Deadline for grant recipients to submit AY 2025-2026, describing how the grant funds were utilized to improve undergraduate instruction. (*Submission of summary report maintains eligibility for future Redden awards).

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AY2025-2026 Recipients (FY26)

Dr. Misty Rhoads: Public Health & Nutrition Professional Presentation Support

Dr. Sonya Schuette: Modeling Appropriate Practices in Physical Education Teacher Education Programs

Dr. Scott Ronspies: Modeling Appropriate Practices in Teacher Education Programs

Dr. Jeanne Lord, Ms. Logan Lehman: Mental Health and Well-being: Restore Kits

Ms. Julie Harper: Supporting Student Practicum through Background Checks

Dr. Amanda Harvey, Ms. Emma Noble, Ms. Megan Wise: Employee Book Club

Dr. Amanda Harvey, Dr. Aimee Janssen-Robinson, Dr. Casey Strawser, Dr. Misty Rhoads, Ms. Megan Wise, and Ms. Emma Noble: Navigating Health Symposium

Dr. Amanda Harvey, Dr. Aimee Janssen-Robinson, Dr. Misty Rhoads, Dr. Casey Strawser, Dr. Nikki Hillier, Ms. Megan Wise, and Emma Noble:  PUBH 4250 Planning Awards Ceremony

Dr. Aimee Janssen-Robinson, Ms. Megan Wise, Dr. Nikki Hillier, Bridges School Health Fair

Ms. Emma Noble, Amanda Harvey, and Aimee Janssen-Robinson: Mental Health First Aid in the Classroom

Dr. Andrew Kehrins & Dr. James Barkley: Student Attendance at the IPRA/IAPD Soaring to New Heights Conference

Dr. Hasan Mavi: From Pickleball to Paralympics: Investing in Equipment for Undergraduate Courses and Community Health

Dr. Linda Simpson: Real Money, Real Decisions: Enhancing Financial Literacy through Simulation-Based Learning

Dr. Kristin Brown: Sport Industry Immersion Trip

Dr. Nikki Hillier, Dr. Aimee Janssen-Robinson, Dr. Amanda Harvey, and Dr. Misty Rhoads: From Classroom to Career: Professional Development Events for Public Health Student

Dr. Nikki Hillier, Dr. Aimee Janssen-Robinson, & Dr. Amanda Harvey: SOPHE Case Study Competition: Portland

Dr. Nikki Hillier, Dr. Aimee Janssen-Robinson, Ms. Emma Noble, and Dr. Misty Rhoads: IPHA Student Advocacy Day Support

Dr. Mikki Biggs: Classroom Materials for New Course: HSL 3850 Child and Adolescent Development

Dr. Heidi Ramratten: Enhancing Auditory Access in Dyslexia Intervention: The Potential Role of AirPods Pro in Pediatric Therapy Settings

Dr. Angela Anthony: Engaging Undergraduate Students in the Professions of Speech-Language Patholody & Audiology

Dr. Richard Clapp: Investing in Safety and Skill: Acquisition of Patient Movement Equipment for Simulation-Based Training

Dr. Johnna Paulson: Enhancing Clnical Competency through Wearable Wound Simulators and Trauma Trainers in Nursing Education

Dr. Nichole Zeller:  When You've got to go, You've got to Know! Improving Nursing Students' Confidence Managing Elimination Diversion and Improving Patient Outcomes