Faculty Funding

Speakers Fund

A limited amount of money is available on a first come, first served basis to bring guest lecturers to speak in a particular class. Contact Academic Programs & Advising ([email protected]) or Kari Sheldon, Administrative Coordinator, ([email protected]) with the speaker’s name, date and time of visit, and the title of the course/faculty name. 

• The amount of the honorarium usually available per guest is $100. 
• Faculty members are limited to one request per year.
• Each visitor will need to complete a Standard Engagement Contract and W-9.

First Year Course Support (FYC)

Faculty teaching a first year course (FYC) may access $200 to support an activity related to the course.  Contact Kari Sheldon ([email protected]) to request this money.

Tom Leonard Fund

The Leonard Fund reimburses faculty for expenses incurred for food and non-alcoholic beverages when entertaining students in faculty homes or on campus. A more detailed description of the use of the funds and the application procedures (pdf) is available here. Questions may be directed to Academic Programs & Advising ([email protected]) or Kari Sheldon ([email protected]).