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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$30.6M

As of November 2024

$60M Goal

Endowed Faculty Chairs

Faculty Endowed Chairs elevate Taylor's strong commitment to academic excellence and allow the University to attract and retain distinguished scholars that will further strengthen our Christ-centered, student-focused educational experience. 

Endowed Chair Categories

  1. Named Distinguished Chair. A named distinguished chair recognizes a faculty member's scholarly achievement and distinctive contributions to the university community, including teaching, research, and service.
  2. Named Endowed Chair. Vital to Taylor University’s continued academic and scholarly accomplishments is the ability to attract and sustain a distinguished scholar in a particular field.
  3. Named Professorship. A named professorship recognizes a faculty member’s scholarly achievement and distinction.
  4. Named Scholar or Visiting Artist Endowment. A named visiting scholar or visiting artist endowment may be established to bring prominent scholars and artists to the University for the purpose of providing intellectual and cultural stimulation to the Taylor University community.
  5. Named Endowed Lectureship. A named endowed lectureship may be established to bring prominent lecturers to the University for one or more lectures. Endowment income shall be used to provide an honorarium for the lecturer and cover the expenses of bringing the lecturer to the University.
  6. Named Endowed Faculty Development Grant. A named endowed faculty development grant provides funding for one faculty member to undertake a special, approved faculty development activity such as taking a sabbatical leave, writing a professional book or articles, enrolling for an advanced course or seminar, etc.

Taylor Fund: Current Scholarships and Financial Aid

Taylor Fund Goal, 2023-24: $3.3M | Secured, $3.3M

The Taylor Fund is an annual giving opportunity that focuses on students and enhances our ability to prioritize scholarships and financial aid. Because tuition alone does not cover the entire cost of a Taylor education, these gifts make Taylor more affordable for every student, helping the University continue to be a place where student leaders can thrive, regardless of their financial circumstances.

College tuition costs and student loan debt are at historic highs nationwide. Many students who would most benefit from a Taylor education cannot afford to attend or do so at significant sacrifice of their families. Today, 99 percent of Taylor students depend on financial aid to attend, and a large percentage graduate with more than $26,000 in student loan debt. On average, Taylor annually awards nearly $17,500 per student in financial assistance.

With 100 percent of gifts to this annual fund helping to meet students' needs, it is one of the best ways to express support for Taylor’s mission directly.

Funds Secured: Leadership Development

Opportunities for faculty and staff as well as emerging leaders and underrepresented groups.