Fundraising Objectives


1. Plan A ($1.0 Million)

• A full-time lecturer to teach Telugu at three levels.
• With some additional funds, the above position can be supported
with state-of-the-art digital tools and study materials, library acquisitions and outreach, including summer schools, conferences and public lectures. (Estimate of this can vary from $0.2M to $0.5M)


2. Plan B ($5.0 Million):

• A full time assistant professor on tenure track for Telugu studies.
This could be a named chair if a family wants to endow it with their name. This can happen after Plan A is in place.


3. Other Possibilities:

• Support of a TA or a Lecturer to teach language courses
• Study Abroad Program with universities in Andhra Pradesh
• Scholarships to graduate students

 

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