FACULTY MEMBERS in the Spears School of Business — who are leaders in their fields — share a strong commitment to fulfill OSU’s land-grant mission of teaching/learning, research/scholarship, and outreach/service.
Building Commitment:
In 2006-07, the Spears School employed 104 tenured and tenure-track faculty members at an average annual salary that was ranked among the bottom of the Big 12 institutions. In order to build on our outstanding commitment to education of business professionals, it is vital we attract and retain exceptional scholars. We can do this by offering the best resources, by providing state-of-the-art facilities and by endowing faculty positions.
The ability to appoint faculty members to named chairs and professorships is one way we are able to recruit and reward innovative and effective scholars.
Building Resources:
By endowing faculty positions, you increase the financial resources that make it possible for them to conduct essential research, which allows them to develop their expertise and bring national and international recognition to the University. Their research is often presented to Oklahoma’s business community and used to strengthen the economy. Most importantly, when students leave OSU and start their careers, they have learned from faculty who are leaders in their fields.
Endow a Named Chairs or Professorship:
You can name an endowed position in honor of a family member, mentor or friend. Alumni often honor professors who made a difference in their lives, and by doing so, they ensure that future students receive the same exceptional education they received while attending OSU.
With the Oklahoma State Regents’ excellent dollar-for-dollar matching fund for endowed chairs and professorships, you can be assured that your investment will make a substantial difference to future generations.
 Chairs and Professorships
| How to Fund a Faculty Position |
| Endowed
Chairs: |
Requires a minimum of $1,000,000 (plus state match)for a total of $2 million |
| Endowed
Professorships: |
Requires a minimum of $250,000 (plus state match) for a total of $500,000 |
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SSB Development Office 
