Development

The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences is honored to have Eleven Named University Chairs and Professorships

University Chairs and Professorships are faculty positions funded through permanent private endowments. Faculty members selected for a Chair or Professorship are outstanding scholars, gifted teachers, researchers, and internationally known for their work. The title of University Chair is one of the highest honors Colorado State University can award to a faculty member.

The John Alexander Chair in Large Animal Reproduction

The John Alexander Chair in Large Animal Reproduction was established in January 2001 by the Alexander Family. John Alexander was a third year professional veterinary medicine student who died tragically in a skiing accident in Colorado in February 1999. Funding from this Chair is intended to insure excellence in teaching skill and support a practical approach to large animal reproductive medicine.

The Barbara Cox Anthony University Chair in Oncology

The Barbara Cox Anthony University Chair in Oncology was established in June 2002 through a gift from the James M. Cox, Jr. Foundation of Atlanta, Georgia. The Chair provides a secure source of funding to attract and retain the best scientific minds and to increase applied research into the various causes, treatments, and potential cures for cancer. The Chair was awarded to Robert Ullrich, PhD, Professor in Environmental and Radiological Health Sciences (photo right), in January 2003 for his work in Cancer Biology.

The Barbara Cox Anthony University Chair in Orthopaedic Research

The Barbara Cox Anthony University Chair in Orthopaedic Research was established in September 2002 by Barbara Cox Anthony of Honolulu, Hawaii. The Chair will enhance the education, research and services within the orthopaedic research program. The Chair was awarded to C. Wayne McIlwraith, BVSC, PhD, DSc,FRCVS, Diplomate ACVS, Professor of Surgery, and Director of the Gail Holmes Equine Orthopaedic Center at Colorado State University (photo right). Dr. McIlwraith is known as a pioneer of equine arthroscopy. His expertise in diagnosing joint injuries in horses as well as discovering effective therapeutic and preventative health care has made him a world renowned expert in the field.

Kenneth and Virginia Atkinson Chair in Musculoskeletal Imaging

The Kenneth and Virginia Atkinson Chair in Musculoskeletal Imaging was established in 2007 with a gift from the estate of Kenneth and Virginia Atkinson. Mr. Atkinson was a long-time supporter and advocate of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences equine programs. His continued support over a number of years allowed the College to complete the B. W. Pickett Equine Center. This Chair will support various imaging modalities at the Gail Holmes Equine Orthopaedic Research Center.

The Hill's Professorship of Animal Biotechnology

Russell V. Anthony, PhD, Professor Department of Biomedical Sciences (photo right) was designated as the first professor to fill the Hill Professorship of Animal Biotechnology in April 1994. The Professorship was established by Morven Farms of Charlottesville, Virginia and the Denver Business Challenge. The Professorship is named in honor of Harold J. Hill, DVM a pioneer in the area of artificial insemination of cattle in the intermountain region and contributor to scholarly and outreach activities at the Colorado State University Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory.

Iron Rose Ranch Chair in Equine Reproduction

The Iron Rose Ranch has established a University Chair in equine reproduction in 2007. The Chair will enhance the College's world renowned efforts in equine reproductive performance. The Equine Reproduction Labatory is a core component of the College's overall program in veterinary medicine and will greatly enhance the animal care and treatment mission of the laboratory.

Iron Rose Ranch Chair in Musculoskeletal Equine Disease and Injury

The Iron Rose Ranch Chair in Musculoskeletal Equine Disease and Injury was established in 2004 to support research in prevention, treatment and cure of equine musculoskeletal equine disease and injury. The Chair is held by Christopher E. Kawcak, DVM, PhD (photo right) Professor at the Equine Orthopaedic Research Center. Dr. Kawcak is currently involved with research projects evaluating a new type of horseshoe, the effects of exercise on the incidence of musculoskeletal injury, and the development of computerized models of joints.

The Kenneth W. Smith Professorship
in Small Animal Clinical Veterinary Medicine

The Kenneth W. Smith Professorship was created to honor the life and work of Ken Smith, DVM, a graduate of the Colorado State Veterinary Medicine program and longtime professor and clinician at the Veterinary Teaching Center. In October 2002, Michael R. Lappin, DVM, PhD, Diplomate ACVIM, Professor and Chief of Medicine, Department of Clinical Sciences, became the first recipient of the Professorship.

The Stuart Chair in Oncology

The Stuart Chair in Oncology was created in March of 2001 by E. Hadley Stuart, Jr. of Colorado, a long-time advocate of the Flint Animal Cancer Center at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital at Colorado State University. The Chair was awarded to Stephen J. Withrow, DVM, Director of the Robert H. and Mary G. Flint Animal Cancer Center and University Distinguished Professor in 2001 (photo right). Dr. Withrow has gained international acclaim for cancer research, including ground-breaking research benefiting companion animals as well as humans. Dr. Withrow developed a limb-sparing technique to treat osteosarcoma, a malignant bone tumor in dogs that has been widely adopted in human cancer centers.

The Mabel I. and Henry H. Traubert Professorship in Animal Genetics

The Mabel I. and Henry H. Traubert Professorship in Animal Genetics was established in May 2001 from the estate of Henry Traubert. The Professorship will support the advancement and dissemination of knowledge in the area of animal genetics. The Professorship was awarded to Thomas R. (Tod) Hansen, PhD, (photo right) Director of the Animal Reproduction and Biotechnology Laboratory in 2006.

Stephen J. Withrow Professorship in Surgical Oncology

The Stephen J. Withrow Professorship in Surgical Oncology was established in 2004 by Harold and Cathy Roozen to promote excellent teaching skills and expertise in surgical oncology.

ENDOWMENT POLICY

Endowment levels indicate the minimum funding required from private sector donors. Each chair, professorship or other endowment may need to be funded at a higher level to meet the needs of a specific program. According to the current spending policy of Colorado State University Foundation, 5% of an endowment's market value is available for allocation each year. This policy is subject to change at the discretion of the Foundation Board.

University Endowed Chair ($3,000,000) - This designation is accorded to that select number of faulty judged to be truly outstanding scholars and teachers according to rigorous, nationally accepted standards. The title of "University Chair" us one of the highest honors Colorado State University may award to a faculty member. The reputations of recipients reflect their special creative and research contributions, as well as their efforts in shaping the world's understanding of their field of study. University Chairs at Colorado State, as at other prestigious universities, constitute that small cadre of exceptionally gifted professors whose names evoke immediate acknowledgement and respect in academic circles. Annual allocations from the endowment are expected to fund the salary, benefits, and operational costs for the position.

College Endowed Chair ($1,500,000) - Recipients of these chairs must have demonstrated significant contributions to their fields through exceptional teaching and scholarly excellence. These individuals are expected to be of national stature with established track records of achievement. In addition to acquiring a minimum gift of $,500,000 from a donor, a college must commit an appropriate level of funding to cover salary, benefits and operational costs for the position.

University Professorship ($750,000) - This designation is intended to enhance faculty positions held by scholars/teachers with outstanding qualifications. The achievements and qualifications of Distinguished professors are expected to be extremely high, setting them apart from the majority of their colleagues. Earnings from these endowments supplement faculty salary lines.

College Professorship ($375,000) - Professorships are typically held by gifted faculty members whose accomplishments indicate great potential. Their efforts are focused on honing their teaching skills and on carving out areas of research or performance. Earnings from these endowments supplement faculty salary lines.