Faculty Support and Academic Innovation
Candle 2: Investing in our scholars and programs
Faculty and staff are the sparks that light the candles of ambition, of possibility, of achievement and service within our students. They eagerly embrace their role as mentors and role models, as well as teacher-scholars.
A stronger endowment will enable Monmouth to continue to attract outstanding faculty and staff who understand that the residential liberal arts experience is focused on the growth of the whole person — and who strive to keep that timeless experience current in a time of rapid change.
Nothing is more critical to our mission than outstanding teaching. Endowed chairs and professorships provide support for salary and related academic expenses, such as research and travel.
Gift opportunities
Named Endowed Chair — $1.5 Million
Named Endowed Professorship — $250,000
Academic innovations
Establishing endowed funds for lectureships, student research and travel, allows Monmouth to offer increased opportunities for student learning beyond the traditional classroom setting.
Endowed lectureships provide expenses and fees for a visiting lecturer, whose visit might range from one day to two weeks. Endowed student research, travel and departmental venture funds help to provide support for students to attend educational conferences as well as both short-term (two week) and semester-long study-abroad opportunities.
Named Endowed Lectureship — $100,000
Endowed Funds for Study Abroad/Study Away — $100,000
Endowed Funds for Student Leadership and Internships — $50,000
Departmental Venture Funds — $50,000
Unrestricted Endowed Faculty Development Fund — any amount
Primary contacts for gifts
Hannah Maher
Vice President for Development and College Relations
hmaher@monmouthcollege.edu
309-457-2231
Gena Alcorn ’88, CFRE
Assistant Vice President of Development & Legacy Giving
galcorn@monmouthcollege.edu
309-457-2427
Giving News
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‘Light This Candle’ Tops $70.4 Million
‘Strong base of committed, engaged alums’ helps Campaign reach 94% of its goal with 11 months remaining.Read More -
Ann Garry’s Gift
Gift from 1965 Monmouth alumna supports fund for ‘socially engaged’ students, faculty.Read More -
Supporting Transfer Students
Emeritus trustee William Simpson and his wife establish scholarship for students coming to Monmouth from Illinois and Iowa community colleges.Read More