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Nixon, Charles E. and Betty J. Endowed Scholarship

Mr. Nixon earned two associate degrees (in sales and merchandising and business management technology) and a bachelor's of science in technical education from ÐãÉ«¶ÌÊÓƵ. He enjoyed a successful career for 43 years with BFGoodrich, where he retired as senior supervisor in maintenance and engineering. By observing their children and grandchildren, Mrs. Nixon have had the opportunity to see the impact that enthusiastic teachers can have on young people's lives. They have established The Charles E. and Betty J. Nixon Endowed Scholarship to support an undergraduate student majoring in elementary education. The Nixon's requested that the basis for selecting the recipient of the scholarship be, “... someone who has a genuine enthusiasm for teaching and who would like to make a positive impact through teaching young children." This endowment is to benefit qualified and deserving students in the College of Education majoring in elementary education. Selection of award recipients will be made by the Office of Student Financial Aid together with the Dean of the College of Education.

 

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