[VPAAEtal] Junior Faculty Research Award Competition

[Academic Affairs]

Dear Faculty of Academic Affairs and Dean Headley,

 

The first sentence--"a systematic study directed toward fuller
scientific knowledge or understanding of the subject studied" seems to
omit the arts faculty from consideration.  At the very least it seems to
profess favor towards the investigative research of the sciences. Is
that the intention of the Junior Faculty Research Award?  If so, I
respect the restriction, but suggest you do not send the announcement
campus-wide.

 

I have attached the approved policy for RSCA in Music, the forward of
which makes a case for creative activities as music scholarship.

 

Respectfully

 

Chris White

 

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Subject: [VPAAEtal] Junior Faculty Research Award Competition

 

Each year, Texas A&M University-Commerce will recognize junior faculty
for outstanding research; which consists of a systematic study directed
toward fuller scientific knowledge or understanding of the subject
studied. Awards will be given for innovative research and each award
consists of a $1,000 cash prize and a plaque. Funds will come from the
Faculty Research Endowment, which was established to support faculty
research.

Eligibility: Texas A&M University-Commerce full-time, tenure-track
faculty members are eligible for consideration for the Junior Faculty
Research Award.

Criteria: The research that supports the nomination should meet the
following criteria:

*                            Nominee's research primarily, but not
exclusively, has been performed while a faculty member at A&M-Commerce.

*                            Emphasis will be placed on the impact that
the research has on the discipline.

*                            Strong indications of innovation in
research rather than quantity of production will be considered.

Nomination & Submission Procedure: Nominations for the awards may be
made by a University tenure or tenure-track faculty member (including
self-nominations). Items 1-3 (shown below) should be completed by the
individual providing the nomination. Items 4-6 (shown below) should be
completed by the nominee.

1.	A nomination letter, which should include a brief (250 word
limit) introductory statement concerning the nominee's research
accomplishments and the reasons the individual should be considered for
the award;
2.	Request at least one letter of support from someone within the
University appraising the research submitted for consideration;
3.	Request at least one letter of support from an evaluator outside
of the University, who is qualified to evaluate the subject matter of
the research submitted for consideration;
4.	Synopsis (250 word limit) of significant contributions of
nominee;
5.	A complete curriculum vita including a list of nominee's
publications;
6.	No more than five (5) relevant reprints and/or other supporting
materials.

Review Process: Nominations will be reviewed and evaluated by the
University Research and Creative Activity Committee. The Committee will
use the following factors in the evaluation process and the application
should address these factors. A maximum of two awards will be made and
announced by mid-April.

*                            Student involvement in research 

*                            Funding/support received for research

*                            Dissemination of research results
(publication, presentations, etc.) 

*                            Research accomplishments at A&M-Commerce 

*                            Strength of supporting and nomination
letters 

*                            Impact of research on discipline 

*                            Research creativity/innovation 

*                            Potential contribution/impact to the
advancement of the discipline 

Deadline: All items must be received in the Office of Sponsored Programs
by 2nd Monday of March. Only complete nomination packets will be
considered for the award.

For questions contact Natalie Henderson at 903/886-5161 or 
natalie_henderson at tamu-commerce.edu
<mailto:natalie_henderson at tamu-commerce.edu> .

 

 

Natalie Henderson

Texas A&M University-Commerce

Office of Sponsored Programs

Graduate Studies & Research

P O Box 3011

Commerce, TX  75429-3011

903-886-5161

903-468-8784 (fax)

Natalie_Henderson at tamu-commerce.edu

http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/gradschool/research/ 

 

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