Endowed Faculty Chairs
The Endowed Chairs for Learning Leadership program has been established to recognize and promote academic excellence at Valencia Community College. The program honors outstanding members of the Valencia teaching faculty and provides resources needed for advancement of instruction at Valencia. In contrast to endowed chair programs at four-year institutions, which aim to attract preeminent researchers, this program recognizes and supports the Valencia faculty.
Two categories of Learning Leadership Chairs have been established. Category I awards are awarded to faculty to fund a proposed learning experience that supports the college’s mission, vision, and values and has a connection to student learning. Category II awards provide funding for projects that enhance learning-centered activities and/or foster professional development departmentally, college wide, within a discipline, or within the central Florida community.