Faculty and Staff

Florida State University faculty and staff are instrumental in the overall academic achievements of the university through their tireless efforts in the classroom, laboratories, offices and other areas within the university community. In addition, many of our retired colleagues maintain their commitment to FSU by staying abreast of current activities and supporting the university’s initiatives.

Corporate and Foundation Funding
The FSU Foundation’s Office of Corporate and Foundation Relations can assist you in finding and securing funding for your program or project. Corporate and Foundation Relations utilizes a number of resources to find the best match between the goals and objectives of your program and the mission and interests of a potential funder. Read more

Internal Business Forms
The Foundation has a number of business forms available to you, which help with the following: disbursements process; gifts and other deposits; advances and student loans; and fund management.

Impact of Giving on Faculty

Renowned Marine Scientist Named Mote Eminent Scholar
The ecology and conservation of fishes is the focus of study for the eighth Mote Eminent Scholar — distinguished marine scientist Dr. Peter J. Auster.

A Spokeswoman for the Elderly
Dr. Jill Quadagno is the Mildred and Claude Pepper Eminent Scholar in Social Gerontology and Professor of Sociology at Florida State and the first woman to hold an Eminent Scholar Chair at the university.

Paving the Way for Future Policymakers
"These students have the opportunity to gain practical research experience across multiple disciplines" says Carol Weissert

Facilitating a Cultural Exchange
The patronage of Ada Belle Winthrop-King and the guidance of Alec Hargreaves have allowed Florida State to foster better understanding and appreciation between American and French cultures.

FSU Art Professor Named National Art Educator of the Year
Tom Anderson has long been a popular mentor for doctoral students.

The Gift of a Lifetime
Katherine Blood “Kitty” Hoffman’s contributions to Florida State as a student, alumna, faculty member, administrator and benefactor over the last seven decades have made her a living legend.

Solar-Powered by Day; Hydrogen by Night
By the year 2012, energy-conscious homebuyers could be in luck.