Invest in the Faculty
UBC Okanagan is building
its reputation by attracting faculty of the highest calibre.
Faculty in many schools and
departments are rapidly reaching retirement age – renewal is crucial to
long-term health of our education programs. To attract new faculty
members and to retain current faculty, UBC seeks to establish chairs and
professorships.
A chair allows for the
appointment of an established scholar, usually a professor. Chairs are fully
funded by the donor, and cover salary and research costs. Donors may designate
chairs either as general university chairs, or as chairs in a specific
department.
A professorship is
held by a UBC professor. The University funds the cost of the salary, while the
professorship covers both salary incentives and research support.
Professorships are the fundraising priority for some faculties, which seek to
attract the best possible teachers and researchers.
Chairs and professorships
provide opportunities for outstanding teachers and researchers to focus in
particular areas of interest. For example, a family may wish to fund a position
focusing on heart disease, Canadian literature, or any other area, in memory or
honour of a loved one.
Please contact Kathy Arney,
UBC Okanagan Acting Director of Development, for more information.
Last reviewed 
1/4/2008 4:54:42 PM
