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<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center;text-autospace:none'><b><font
size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>M
E M O R A N D U M<o:p></o:p></span></font></b></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>TO:
Faculty<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>FROM:
Allan D. Headley<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>
Dean of Graduate Studies & Research<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Date:
March 6, 2007<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Subject:
Junior Faculty Research Award<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Each year, Texas A&M
University-Commerce will recognize junior faculty for outstanding research.
Awards will be given for innovative research, and each award consists of a
$1,000 cash prize and a certificate of recognition. Funds will come from the
Faculty Research Endowment, which was established to support faculty research. <o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><u><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Eligibility:</span></font></u></b>
Texas A&M University-Commerce full-time, tenure-track faculty members are
eligible for consideration for the Junior Faculty Research Award.<o:p></o:p></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><u><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Criteria</span></font></u>:
</b>The research that supports the nomination should meet the following
criteria:<o:p></o:p></p>
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text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>(1)<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Nominee's
research primarily, but not exclusively, has been performed while a faculty
member at A&M-Commerce.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>(2)<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Emphasis
will be placed on the impact that the research has on the discipline.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>(3)<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Strong
indications of creativity in research rather than quantity of production will
be considered.<o:p></o:p></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span
style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><u><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Nomination
& Submission Procedure:</span></font></u> </b>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. <o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>(1)<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>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;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>(2)<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Request
at least one letter of support from someone within the University appraising
the research submitted for consideration;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>(3)<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>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;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>(4)<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>Synopsis
(250 word limit) of significant contributions of nominee;<o:p></o:p></p>
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text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>(5)<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>A
complete curriculum vita including a list of nominee's publications;<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.5in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo4;
text-autospace:none'><![if !supportLists]><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span
style='font-size:12.0pt'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>(6)<font size=1
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'> </span></font></span></span></font><![endif]>No
more than five (5) relevant reprints and/or other supporting materials.<o:p></o:p></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'><o:p><span
style='text-decoration:none'> </span></o:p></span></font></u></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><u><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Deadline</span></font></u></b>:
All items must be received in the Office of Graduate Studies & Research by
April 10, 2007. Only complete nomination packets will be considered for
the award.<o:p></o:p></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><b><u><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt;font-weight:bold'>Review
Process</span></font></u></b>: Nominations will be reviewed and evaluated by
the University Research and Creative Activity Committee. A maximum of two
awards will be made and announced by mid-May 2007.<o:p></o:p></p>
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face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-autospace:none'><font size=3
face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Please do not hesitate to
contact me if there are any questions.<o:p></o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'><o:p> </o:p></span></font></p>
<p><font size=2 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>Natalie
Henderson<br>
Sponsored Programs Coordinator<br>
Texas A&M University-Commerce<br>
Graduate Studies & Research<br>
<st1:address w:st="on"><st1:address w:st="on"><st1:Street w:st="on">P O Box</st1:Street></st1:address>
3011</st1:address><br>
<st1:place w:st="on"><st1:City w:st="on">Commerce</st1:City>, <st1:State w:st="on">TX</st1:State>
<st1:PostalCode w:st="on">75429-3011</st1:PostalCode></st1:place><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'>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'>As a
major Doctoral/Research Intensive university in the <st1:place w:st="on">Northeast
Texas</st1:place> 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><o:p></o:p></p>
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