Developing and Investing in Our People

We want to be a place that attracts, develops, rewards, and retains a diverse and talented workforce deeply aligned with Taylor’s mission and Foundational Documents.

We seek to invest resources to equip faculty and staff better, develop emerging leaders, and build career paths to keep faculty and staff engaged for years to come. As we strengthen the University’s financial foundation, we seek to:

  • Increase compensation through a variety of efforts.
  • Establish endowed faculty positions to increase our competitiveness with peer institutions.
  • Invest in our workforce through a series of strategic development opportunities.

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$30.9M

As of February 2025

$60M Goal

Elevating Taylor’s Strong Commitment to Academic Excellence

Faculty Endowed Chairs allow the University to attract and retain distinguished scholars that will further strengthen our Christ-centered, student-focused educational experience, thus increasing our competitiveness with peer institutions.

Recent Appointments:

Dr. Stefan Brandle, Ronald L. McDaniel Endowed Chair of Computing and System Sciences

Dr. Hank Voss, James F. and Leona N. Andrews Distinguished Endowed Chair for Christian Unity & Spiritual Theology

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Thanks to generous donors like you, the University has secured gifts and pledges to support these impactful initiatives.

Current Use Investments in Faculty and Staff

Building a stronger and more supportive workplace culture.

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World-Class Faculty

Resources to recruit accomplished academics with a reputation for excellence in their field.

Executive Searches

Resources that identify and recruit highly qualified candidates for senior leadership positions.

Vision Trips, Retreats, Professional Development

Team building and strategic planning for those serving in Cabinet, Senior Leadership, Academic Leadership, University Assembly.

Leadership Development

Opportunities for faculty, staff, emerging leaders, and underrepresented groups to improve skills and proficiencies.

Additional
Opportunities

Funding that addresses the most strategic initiatives with the greatest impact in the Life to the Full campaign.

Departments & Programs

Annual designated gifts that support opportunities for hands-on learning initiatives, global engagement, and intercollegiate athletics.