Carolina Distinguished Professors List of 2012-13 Carolina Distinguished Professors

Criteria for Appointment & Reappointment (Click here for full criteria in a PDF document)

• Recipients must be truly distinguished scholars in their field
• Recipients must have established reputations as distinguished teachers, combining excellence in scholarship with a commitment to students and their intellectual development
• Recipients should have proven records of interest and concern with the growth and success of this (or a previous) institution and their colleagues, with particular attention to the mentoring of junior colleagues
• Normally, recipients must be tenured full professors at the University of South Carolina or eligible for initial appointment at that rank

Endowed Chairs and Named Professorships List of 2012-13 Endowed Chairs

Criteria for Appointment & Reappointment (Click here for full criteria in a PDF document)

• Recipients must have distinguished themselves by the quality and number of their scholarly and/or creative works
• Recipients must have enhanced of the University's reputation through regional, national and international recognition of the professional work
• Recipients must have a record of high quality of University teaching
• Recipients must have a record of service to the University and to the profession which distinguishes the individual and University. Appropriate professional and personal conduct
• Normally, recipients must be full professors at the University of South Carolina or eligible for initial appointment at that rank

SmartState Chairs

• Current SmartState Chairs
• More information about the SmartState Chairs Program

Schedule for Appointment and Reappointment

• 2013-14 Appointment and Reappointment Schedule (PDF)

Related Policies University Policy ACAF 1.21: Appointment and Review of Endowed Chairs and Named Professorships

Questions? Contact Judi Blyth in the Office of the Provost via email or at 803-777-2808 for more information.