Excellence in University Service Award 2007-2008
APPLICATION FORM

Description: The “Excellence in University Service Award,” is given to a faculty member who has excelled in (non-administrative) service to the university community or one of its divisions.  The award carries an honorarium of $500 for each college recipient and an additional $500 honorarium for the university recipient. This award is funded by the Aubrey Keith Lucas and Ella Ginn Lucas Endowment.

Eligibility: Full-time faculty members with a minimum of three years experience at USM are eligible. Individuals who receive this award are not eligible for five years, and individuals who have received two awards are ineligible. Nominations will be accepted from any faculty member, staff member, or administrator. Self-nominations will not be accepted.

Supporting Documentation: Nominees should submit the following: a vita; a two-page (single-spaced) narrative describing your most significant university service contributions; and 3 letters of support from faculty members or administrators (each letter of support must address the candidate’s university service).

Please submit by the following method:

Applications can be hand-delivered to Room 201 of the Lucas Administration Building or mailed to:

Dr. Cynthia Easterling, Associate Provost
118 College Drive
Box 5002
Hattiesburg, MS 39406