Showing Appreciation to Dedicated, Talented Teachers
To strengthen higher education in the Carolinas, The Duke Endowment has awarded more than $44 million since 2007 to Davidson College, Duke University and Furman University to hire faculty, keep faculty salaries competitive and attract faculty who are experts in their fields.
Insights
Three key insights drive our approach to supporting college and university faculty. We invite others to use these findings as a starting point for their own efforts.
- Supporting faculty ultimately benefits students. By offering competitive compensation to professors and other instructors who are passionate about teaching, the educational experience is enriched.
- As the cost of a college education rises and funding from traditional sources — including state governments — shrinks, there is a growing need for philanthropic resources to support education and help keep costs down for students.
- The best teachers remain students throughout their lives and careers. Competitive salaries allow them to continue their research and learning while passing on their knowledge and experience to students.
Impact
Through its faculty support grants, the Endowment is strengthening the educational experience for students in the Carolinas. As Davidson College, Duke University and Furman University begin to use the grant money to hire new faculty and more equitably compensate current faculty, the schools continue to stress innovative, interdisciplinary, service-oriented learning to help prepare students for life.
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Associate Director, Higher Education
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