Faculty Support

The UNC System Office oversees a number of programs and activities dedicated to faculty employment policies, professional development, faculty evaluation, and faculty benefits. It also serves as the liaison to the UNC Faculty Assembly.


Post-Tenure Review Training


Distinguished Professors Endowment Trust Fund

This fund matches private contributions with state appropriations to create endowments for distinguished professorships at all 17 UNC System institutions. Section 600.2.3 and 600.2.3[R] of the UNC Policy Manual provide additional information regarding the provisions of the Distinguished Professors Endowment Trust Fund.

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Summary of STEM Distinguished Professorships


Awards for Excellence in Teaching

The Teaching Awards were established in 1994 to underscore the importance of teaching and to encourage innovation in the classroom. These annual awards identify, recognize, and reward exemplary teaching across the System. Each year, one member of the faculty from each constituent institution receives this honor.