Section 17-201 – Established

    There is an Eminent Scholar Program to give public institutions of higher education the opportunity to attract and keep faculty who have achieved national eminence in their disciplines.

Section 17-202 – Qualifications of Institutions

    (a)    Each public institution of higher education may participate in the Eminent Scholar Program.     (b)    The governing body of each institution that participates in the Program shall adopt standards and procedures for attracting and keeping eminent scholars in this State that include the following concepts:         (1)    The appointee shall hold the rank of associate or full professor, or […]

Section 17-203 – Period and Source of Endowment

    (a)    Each chair designated as a position for an eminent scholar shall be endowed fully for the incumbency of the holder of that chair.     (b)    The State may contribute the funds provided in the budget to match endowments obtained by each institution that are specifically designated for the Eminent Scholar Program. The contribution shall be in conjunction […]