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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Below is a call for Federal Initiatives.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Also below is a link to two examples of
federal initiatives.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>If you have questions, please contact </span></font><st1:PersonName><font
size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>Natalie
Henderson</span></font></st1:PersonName><font size=2 face=Arial><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>, 5161 or <a
href="mailto:natalie_henderson@tamu-commerce.edu">natalie_henderson@tamu-commerce.edu</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><a
href="http://www7.tamu-commerce.edu/gradschool/samples.htm">http://www7.tamu-commerce.edu/gradschool/samples.htm</a><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Call for Federal Initiatives<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=2 color=red face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;color:red;font-weight:bold'>Please submit your proposal
to the Office of Graduate Studies & Research by Friday, September 24, 2004.
<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span></span></font></b><b><font size=2><span
style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Proposals are due at the A&M
System office by </span></font></b><st1:date Month="10" Day="1" Year="2004"><b><font
size=2><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold'>October 1, 2004</span></font></b></st1:date>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=4 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:14.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The format for
developing the initiatives is similar to previous formatting and should include
5 sections (see Chancellor's memo).<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>Sections 1 through 4 should not exceed two pages and section 5 should be
on a separate page.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Title</span></font></b>:<span
style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>The title should be sufficiently
descriptive and succinct to clearly identify the initiative.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Also, indicate the date the preparation on
each page of the initiative.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This is to
make it possible to track changes.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Organization</span></font></b>:<span
style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span>Identify your university or agency and
partners.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Section
1</span></font></b><span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><span
style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span><b><i><span style='font-weight:bold;
font-style:italic'>Description </span></i></b>-- using one or two sentences to
briefly summarize the initiative.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The
description should be clear to a person who does not have specialized knowledge
in the particular technical, scientific or policy area.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Section
2</span></font></b><span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span><b><i><span
style='font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Relevance and Background</span></i></b>
-- including the federal agency or legislation to which the initiative
corresponds.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Describe the need and scope
of the initiative, and the anticipated results and/or benefits.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Indicate regional, national, or international
impact and why the initiative should fall under the responsibility of the federal
government.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Section
3</span></font></b><span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span><b><i><span
style='font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Action(s) Requested </span></i></b>--
defining clearly the action or actions desired; e.g. authorizing legislation,
appropriations, letter of support, <span class=GramE>interaction</span> with a
federal agency or agencies.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>This section
should specify if the initiative is aimed at Congressional action, or activity
with a federal agency.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Also, our federal
relations team will review your initiative and assist in determining a
"home" for it.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If possible,
please supply specific agency, program, budget line item or program element
number within the federal budget.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>If you
do not have ready access to a program element number, any additional
information you can supply about the federal agency, program and/or contact
individual will be useful in helping to identify this.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Section
4</span></font></b><span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span><b><i><span
style='font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Cost</span></i></b> -- breaking out
the cost elements in broad terms, e.g. facilities costs, research expenditures,
annual operating costs, matching funds (as appropriate) and anticipated
completion date.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>On a
separate page(s):<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><b><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Section
5</span></font></b><span style='mso-tab-count:1'> </span><b><i><span
style='font-weight:bold;font-style:italic'>Background and Contacts</span></i></b>
-- listing Members of Congress, staff, or individuals in federal agencies who
have been contacted, who have expressed interest, or who are in positions
relevant to the proposed initiative.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>Names should only be shown in section 5.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>In addition, especially for continuing initiatives, provide a brief
background or history that summarizes the previous actions and the
results.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Also, as appropriate, list
other collaborating institutions or organizations inside or outside the System
and indicate which has the lead as well as any other relevant information.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>For those initiatives that are collaborative
within the System, coordinate the preparation of the initiative with the other
components.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.5in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-tab-count:
1'> </span>Identify the program director(s)/principal
investigator(s) at your institution/ agency, as well as the principal
individuals from collaborating organizations.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'>
</span>List telephone, fax and cell (if possible) numbers, and e-mail address
for each contact person.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The information
in section 5 is not provided to Congressional offices or federal agencies but
is for internal purposes.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:1.0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-1.0in;mso-layout-grid-align:none;text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify;text-indent:.5in;mso-layout-grid-align:
none;text-autospace:none'><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'>The federal initiatives can focus in any area where
your university, health science center or agency has special competence and
expertise.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>Usually initiatives that
coincide with the strategic plans of federal agencies or directions of Congress
have higher probability of success.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>It
is worthwhile to try to identify beforehand how your initiative corresponds
with federal priorities.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The System is
actively pursuing national laboratory management opportunities.<span
style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>We believe this will open up more research
opportunities for the System.<span style='mso-spacerun:yes'> </span>The
process to obtain federal resources to build physical facilities is especially
lengthy and in recent years, Congress has funded fewer and fewer bricks and
mortar projects.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p><st1:PersonName><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'>Natalie Henderson</span></font></st1:PersonName><font
size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'><br>
Doctoral Degree Coordinator<br>
Texas A&M University-Commerce<br>
Graduate Studies & Research<br>
</span></font><st1:address><st1:Street><font size=2><span style='font-size:
10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'>P O Box</span></font></st1:Street><font size=2><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'> 3011</span></font></st1:address><font
size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'><br>
</span></font><st1:place><st1:City><font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-no-proof:yes'>Commerce</span></font></st1:City><font size=2><span
style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'>, </span></font><st1:State><font
size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'>TX</span></font></st1:State><font
size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'> </span></font><st1:PostalCode><font
size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'>75429-3011</span></font></st1:PostalCode></st1:place><font
size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'><br>
Phone: 903/886-5161<br>
Fax: 903/886-5165<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-no-proof:yes'>The Mission of Graduate Studies and Research is to provide
leadership and direction for all aspects of graduate education and to promote
research at Texas A&M University-Commerce. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
mso-no-proof:yes'>As a major Doctoral/Research Intensive university in the </span></font><st1:place><font
size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'>Northeast Texas</span></font></st1:place><font
size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt;mso-no-proof:yes'> region, we are
committed to embody and model the best practices in graduate education and
research to meet the needs of a constantly changing regional, national, and
global environment. </span></font><font size=2><span style='font-size:10.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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