The McCausland Foundation programs enhance the student experience in the College of Arts and Sciences by cultivating and retaining talented faculty, attracting visiting scholars and supporting innovation.
The McCausland Foundation programs were established through a $10 million endowment gift from alumnus Peter McCausland (’71 history) and his wife, Bonnie. McCausland, the chairman and chief executive officer of the Pennsylvania-based company Airgas, Inc., sought to strengthen the liberal arts education offered at the University of South Carolina — an education he had experienced and which had benefited him during his career.
The benefit of this endowment goes far beyond its monetary value. Faculty can grow in their careers as teachers and researchers. Students learn from innovative faculty and visiting scholars who stand out as leaders in their fields. The college can foster innovation to support faculty development and the student experience.
The McCausland Faculty Fellowship is a three-year fellowship available to early career faculty who bring innovation to their research and teaching. Fellows explore new areas of research and share findings in their field and beyond.
The McCausland Visiting Scholars Program supports temporary appointments of scholars and researchers with a focus on visiting scholars whose specific research and teaching expertise can augment current course offerings in the College of Arts and Sciences (CAS).
The McCausland Innovation Fund is designed to inspire and support bold, creative and groundbreaking advances in the College of Arts and Sciences’ teaching and research to meet the emerging needs of our students and make the university a model of interdisciplinary, interactive learning.
| Program | Deadline |
|---|---|
| McCausland Faculty Fellowship: CAS Department chairs/school directors may each nominate up to two eligible tenure-track/tenured faculty members from their respective departments or schools during each fellowship cycle. |
November 4, 2024 |
| McCausland Innovation Fund | December 6, 2024* |
| McCausland Visiting Scholars: Each CAS unit (department, school, program, center or institute) may nominate up to two eligible faculty scholars per year. Units may choose to jointly nominate a visiting scholar with another CAS unit. |
December 6, 2024* |
*off cycle proposals may be considered pending prior approval by the Dean.