Memorandum

TO:             University Faculty and Administrators
FROM:        Ralph Faudree, Provost
SUBJECT:   The University of Memphis Board of Visitors Eminent Faculty Award
DATE:         October 29, 2003

The University of Memphis is pleased to announce that it is now accepting nominations for the 2004 Eminent Faculty Award, the highest distinction given to a faculty member by the University. The award is given annually to one faculty member who has made outstanding and sustained contributions to scholarly-creative activity, teaching, and service, bringing honor and recognition to the University. Faculty eligible for the award must be active and continuously employed by the University for at least five years. The award can only be given once to an individual. Chairs of Excellence are not eligible.

The award is given by The University of Memphis Board of Visitors and includes a $20,000 cash prize and a commemorative crystal. A University committee composed of nine faculty members will screen nominations and identify three finalists. The recipient will then be chosen from among these finalists by a selection committee of three members of the Board of Visitors. The award will be presented to the recipient at the 2004 Spring Faculty Convocation.

A letter of nomination may be submitted by anyone familiar with the candidate's credentials. A nomination remains active for five years unless withdrawn by the nominee. The nominations must be received by November 21, 2003. The candidate will have until January 16, 2004 to provide supporting materials.

Send nominations to Eminent Faculty Award, ATTN: Joyce Johnson, Office of the Provost, The University of Memphis, 360 Administration Building, Memphis, TN 38152-3370.