Guidelines

I. Purpose: Excellence in creative endeavor and research is central to the mission of the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The definition of creative endeavor and research includes scholarly or creative endeavor appropriate to the nominee's discipline. The purpose of this award is to encourage and support faculty growth in creative endeavor and research by recognizing the achievement of excellence. The award consists of a plaque and an award of $1,000 payable to S & E / travel or cash (taxable). The VPA Excellence in Creative Endeavor and Research Award is presented every third year (2005-06; 2008-09, etc.).

II. Eligibility: All tenured or tenure-track faculty of the College of Visual and Performing Arts are eligible for this award. Any number of applications may be received from any VPA department. Faculty may not be nominated for two or more VPA awards during the same academic year. The selection committe may choose not to present the award if no nominations meet the criteria.

III. Deadline and Recognition: Applications are due March 1 of each year. Recipients will be recognized at the Annual VPA Contributor's Celebration or other appropriate event.

IV. Nominating Procedures: Faculty may be self-nominated or nominated by another individual. Whether the candidate is self-nominated or nominated by another has no effect on the evaluation process. Nominees will prepare their own materials for submission.

V. The Selection Committee: The Dean's Excellence in Creative Endeavor and Research Award Committee recommend the annual recipient to the dean. The committee consists of four tenured or tenure-track faculty, one from each department, appointed by the dean. If any member of the committee nominates an individual for this award or is a nominee under consideration, that member is ineligible to serve. When a member is ineligible to serve, the dean will appoint a replacement.

VI. Application Content
The following materials are to be submitted in order with dividers separating the categories. Twelve pages, not including the annual reports (Section B) is the maximum length of the document. Inclusion of optional materials (sections B-C) strengthens the presentation.

A. Required Materials -

1. nominee's self-assessment of creative endeavor and research excellence;
2. the creative endeavor and research sections of the Faculty Annual Productivity Reports from the last three years;
3. chair's performance evaluations of creative endeavor and research;
4. nominee's vita.

B. Optional Materials - Additional materials may include, but are not limited to:

1. copies of publications;
2. slides, photographs, recordings, or digital copies of creative endeavor projects;
3. external reviews of creative works;
4. peer reviews and/or peer comments;
5. community feedback;
6. descriptions of professional activities related to creative endeavor and research.

C. Other evidence of creative endeavor and research excellence not included above

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