James Madison University

Provost’s Award for Excellence in Research and Scholarship

Purpose

To recognize demonstrated achievement in research/scholarship/creative activities of an individual who has had a significant impact on research and outreach.

Description

In support of the University’s Defining Characteristic to, “integrate scholarship, service and teaching to enhance student learning and provide a challenging and supportive environment with a heightened sense of intellectual stimulation”, the Provost’s Award for Excellence in Research and Scholarship recognizes innovative and sustained activities in scholarly pursuits across academic disciplines. This award recognizes scholarship in its broadest definition, moving beyond traditional concepts of research to include how exploration (theory, research), expression of results (publication, performance) and practice (teaching, application) impact the global community. Recipients of the Provost's Award provide our students with a stimulating environment that fosters learning and affirms the University as an intellectual and cultural leader. In preparing educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives, faculty provide students with opportunities to expand their educational experiences outside the classroom and pursue creative ventures through scholarly engagement.

Criteria

Involve students in research projects
Successful external funding record over multiple years
Impact/contribution on field of expertise
Interdisciplinary approach to research issues
Published multiple articles in prestigious academic journals
Serve as a reviewer for funding agency(ies) Involvement in public service and outreach activities
Serves on university and college committees
Demonstrated commitment and benefit to the university’s instructional programs
Provides mentoring support to other faculty
Demonstrates the link between the research, creative, and scholarly activity and the development of student learning

Selection Process

A call for nominations is distributed to JMU faculty and staff in the beginning of Spring Semester each year. The Faculty Research Council participates in the selection of the Provost’s Award for Research and Scholarship. This honor is awarded annually and recognizes distinguished accomplishments in the pursuit of scholarly activities across the academic disciplines.