Endowed Chairs and Directorships
Established in 1994 by alumni Ted ’68 and Barbara Lawrence Alfond ’68 to honor a distinguished professor of English, enhancing the reputation of both the department and the College, and enriching the educational experience of its students. |
Irving Bacheller Chair of Creative WritingEstablished in 1940 through the efforts of former Rollins trustee Joshua Coffin Chase who spearheaded a campaign to endow this faculty chair in honor of Bacheller's contributions to literature and education. Read a 2008 release about this chair.Vacant |
Established in 1993 by Barnett Bank, the predecessor to NationsBank, which was subsequently acquired by Bank of America. The first faculty chair at the Crummer Graduate School of Business to be endowed by a corporation, it was created to recognize an eminent scholar in finance with a distinguished record of teaching, scholarship, and community involvement. |
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Established in 1966 with a gift from Edyth Bassler Bush to bring distinguished mathematicians to Rollins to teach, research, lecture, and assist in the development of the Bush Science Center program. |
Established in 1966 with a gift from Edyth Bassler Bush to bring distinguished mathematicians to Rollins to teach, research, lecture, and assist in the development of the Bush Science Center program. |
Established in 1969 by The Bush Foundation to recognize outstanding faculty members of the natural sciences and to develop the caliber of faculty necessary “to assist the Bush Science Center in becoming one of the finest in the state of Florida.” Read a 2009 release about this chair. |
Established in October 2001 by philanthropist and alumnus George Cornell ’35 ’85H, the chair is part of the first endowment for a college presidency in the nation. Read more about this chair. |
George D. and Harriet W. Cornell ChairsEstablished by the largest gift in Rollins' history, the 2003 bequest of philanthropist and alumnus George Cornell ’35 ’85H, the Cornell Chairs are awarded throughout the College. Please Read more about these chairs. |
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George D. and Harriet W. Cornell Scholars in Classical StudiesEstablished in 1985 through a gift from alumni George D. ’35 ’85H and Harriet W. ’35HAL ’90H Cornell and a challenge grant by the National Endowment for the Humanities to serve as the cornerstone of Rollins’ Classical Studies Program. This endowment provides for the recruitment of distinguished scholars who will promote the understanding of, and appreciation for, classical civilization and thought, enabling the College to enhance the interdisciplinary character of the program and its quality and visibility in the coming years.Scott Mitchell Rubarth
Email Scott Rubarth at srubarth@rollins.edu.
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D.J. and J.M. Cram Chair of ChemistryEstablished in 2001 with a bequest from the late Donald Cram ’41 ’88H, Rollins' only Nobel Prize winner, to provide the opportunity for and support of research in the field of chemistry. Read more about Nobel Laureate Donald Cram.Vacant |
Kenneth Curry Chair of LiteratureA gift of Kenneth Curry ’32, an emeritus professor of English at the University of Tennessee and author of many books and articles on English literature of the Romantic period. The first Curry Professor was named in 1999. Read more about this endowed chair.Maurice O'Sullivan
Email Maurice O'Sullivan at mosullivan@rollins.edu. |
Ronald G. and N. Jayne Gelbman Chair of International BusinessEstablished by alumnus Ronald Gelbman ’69 ’70MBA and an anonymous donor. The International Business major was introduced in 1998 to provide students the opportunity to study global business from a liberal arts perspective. Read more about this endowed chair.Thomas Lairson
Email Tom Lairson at tlairson@rollins.edu. |
Established in 2002. Please click here to read more about this chair. |
Raymond W. Greene Chair of Physical EducationEstablished in 1967 by Raymond W. Greene, who stipulated that the chair-holder should encourage reverence for the "Amazing Creation of the Human Body and Its Functions." Read more about this endowed chair. Read a 1972 release about this chair.Keith Buckley
Email Keith Buckley at kbuckley@rollins.edu
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Charles Harwood Chair of Marketing & StrategyEndowed in 1987 by the estate of Rollins alumnus Charles Harwood ’44 to attract a distinguished scholar to the Crummer Graduate School of Business.Greg Marshall
Email Greg Marshall at gmarshall@rollins.edu. |
William R. Kenan, Jr., ChairAwarded to Rollins in 1967 by the William R. Kenan, Jr., Charitable Trust "to support a college teacher whose enthusiasm for learning, commitment to teaching and interest in students will make a notable contribution to the College's undergraduate community.” Read more about this chair. Click here to read the original 1968 announcement of the first appointment.Edward H. Cohen
Email Ed Cohen at ecohen@rollins.edu. |
Lord Family Director of Community EngagementEstablished in 2012 with gifts from David H. Lord ’69 ’71MBA and his family’s foundation, the RNR Foundation, to perpetuate and add recognition for a critical staff position that leads all aspects of Rollins College’s nationally and internationally recognized and award-winning community engagement infrastructure, which has made the Rollins mission more real, alive and transformative for more students than ever before.Micki Meyer
Email Micki Meyer at mmeyer@rollins.edu
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Lyden Family Crew ChairEstablished in 2002 by James P. Lyden and his family to enhance the College's educational mission and to recognize the importance of athletics, rowing in particular. Read more about the Lyden family.Shawn Pistor
Email Shawn Pistor at spistor@rollins.edu. |
Diane and Michael Maher Chair of Distinguished TeachingA gift of alumnus Michael C. Maher ’63 and the Christian A. Johnson Endeavor Foundation to further the College’s efforts and reputation in one of its recognized strengths—the art of teaching.Rachel C. Newcomb
Email Rachel Newcomb at rnewcomb@rollins.edu
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Hugh F. and Jeannette G. McKean ChairEstablished in 1997 with an endowment from the Elizabeth Morse Genius Foundation to honor the legacy of former Rollins president Hugh McKean ’30 ’72H and his wife, Jeannette Genius McKean ’62H, and their commitment to the College. Mrs. McKean established the Genius Foundation in 1959 in memory of her mother, who was the daughter of one of Winter Park's founders and greatest benefactors, Charles Hosmer Morse. Read more about this endowed chair.Hoyt L. Edge
Email Hoyt Edge at hedge@rollins.edu. |
Richard James Mertz Chair of EducationEstablished in 2001 by Esther Mertz in memory of her son, alumnus Richard James Mertz ’60, an elementary education major at Rollins. Read more about this chair.H. James McLaughlin
Email H. James McLaughlin at hmclaughlin@rollins.edu.
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Rapetti-Trunzo Chair of HistoryEstablished in 1998 by alumnus Vincent A. Rapetti ’50, this chair was established to provide a meaningful and lasting impact on the lives of students for generations to come.Claire Strom
Email Claire Strom at cstrom@rollins.edu. |
Steinmetz Chair of ManagementA 1999 gift of Charles and Lynn Steinmetz, the chair enables the Crummer Graduate School of Business to have a nationally recognized scholar in the area of management and strategy. Read more about this chair. Samuel C. Certo
Email Sam Certo at scerto@rollins.edu. |
John M. Tiedtke Chair of MusicThe chair Honors longtime Rollins trustee and patron of the arts John Tiedtke ’75H, and was the idea of Rollins alumni Fred ’51 ’74H and Joanne Rogers ’50 ’05H. Their generous support has been augmented by contributions from a number of friends and admirers. Read more about this chair.John V. Sinclair
Email John Sinclair at jsinclair@rollins.edu. |
Winifred M. Warden Chair of Theatre Arts and DanceEstablished by alumna Winifred Martin Warden ’45 and the Bert W. Martin Foundation. The 2000 gift of this former ballet dancer and theatre student will ensure the future of a strong theatre and dance program at Rollins. Read more about this chair.Jennifer Cavenaugh
Email Jennifer Cavenaugh at jcavenaugh@rollins.edu. |
Weddell Chair of the AmericasFunded by Ambassador and Mrs. Alexander W. Weddell, the chair was established by the Rollins College Board of Trustees in 1948 as a memorial to Ambassador and Mrs. Weddell “in grateful appreciation of their interest and help and in honor of their distinguished service to their country and to Inter-American relations.” It recognizes a distinguished faculty member who is devoted to the teaching and correlation of courses in the history of the Western hemisphere.Dexter Boniface
Email Dexter Boniface at dboniface@rollins.edu.
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Theodore Bruce and Barbara Lawrence Alfond Chair of English
Bank of America Chair of Finance
Archibald Granville Bush Chair of Mathematics
Archibald Granville Bush Chair of Mathematics
Archibald Granville Bush Chair of Science
George D. and Harriet W. Cornell Chair of Distinguished Presidential Leadership
George D. and Harriet W. Cornell Chair of Finance
George D. and Harriet W. Cornell Chair of International Business
George D. and Harriet W. Cornell Chair of Philanthropy and Leadership Development
George D. and Harriet W. Cornell Chair of Philosophy
George D. and Harriet W. Cornell Chair of Politics
George D. and Harriet W. Cornell Chair of Religion
Alan and Sandra Gerry Chair of Marketing and Ethics
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