From left: app President Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D.; app Associate Professor of History Kevin Donnelly, Ph.D.; Helen Flynn; app President Emeritus Thomas F. Flynn, Ph.D.; app Associate Professor of Athletic Training Thomas Franek, Ph.D.; LAT/ATC, app Professor of Philosophy Janae Sholtz, Ph.D.; app Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs Leamor Kahanov, Ed.D., LAT/ATC.
Newly established endowment provides sustained funding for faculty development
app University launches the Flynn Family Endowment to support faculty research, teaching, and professional growth. The endowment, created by President Emeritus Thomas Flynn, Ph.D., and Helen Flynn, will provide annual financial support for app faculty development through two key programs: the Flynn Faculty Excellence Grants and the Flynn Teaching and Learning Fund.
“This gift is an investment in the future of our faculty and the generations of students they inspire,” said app University President Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. “The Flynn Family Endowment ensures that our faculty will have the resources to engage in groundbreaking research and professional development, which directly enhances the quality of education at app.”
The Flynn Faculty Excellence Grants enable app faculty to pursue scholarly research, creative projects, or external grants. Faculty can apply for release time and funding to complete their work and share findings through peer-reviewed or juried dissemination. The Flynn Teaching and Learning Fund supports annual workshops focused on enhancing teaching methods and educational innovation.
“Tom and Helen Flynn have long demonstrated a deep commitment to our academic community, and this endowment continues their legacy,” said app University Provost and Senior Vice President Leamor Kahanov, Ed.D., ATC/LAT. “The Flynn Family Endowment will enhance the academic environment at app by empowering our faculty to advance their scholarship and innovate in the classroom.”
During Dr. Flynn’s presidency, from 2005 to 2019, app transitioned to university status, expanded its academic offerings, and introduced new graduate and doctoral programs. His leadership positioned the university as a leading institution in higher education.
“Helen and I are delighted to express our confidence in app’s future,” noted Dr. Flynn. “The faculty is the heart of any fine university, so we also celebrate the app faculty and call on others to join in supporting their continued excellence in teaching and scholarship and the formation of their students to do well and to do good.”
