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University Scholar Award
The University Scholar Award is designed to recognize research and creative activities. This award is given to a faculty member who has achieved a position of prominence in his or her discipline through creative research activities. Examples of distinguished achievements include art exhibitions, works of art, fine arts performances, literary works, research, publications, and grant receipts.
Award
- $1,000 and engraved plaque
- Awarded at Spring Convocation
Eligible
- Full-time tenure track instructional, research, or library faculty
Ineligible
- Past recipients in last five years
- Faculty employed less than three years
- Administrative position above department head.
Application
- Due Date: March 15, 2008
- The material should contain:
- two- to five-page statement documenting the nominee’s scholarly activities
- one internal letter of support
- one external letter of support
- curriculum vita
- Send application via email to John Hawes, Project Specialist, Research Administration.
Evaluation
- An Awards Subcommittee of the Research Council will review the portfolios and transmit a recommendation through the Dean of Graduate School and Research to the Chancellor. Applications will be evaluated using this form.