• Increased overall funding received to $10,001,441, a 39% increase over FY 98.

• Processed 225 proposals in FY 99, a 5% increase over FY 98’s 213 proposals.

• Developed rules and regulations for the acquisition, conduct, and administration of externally funded projects.

• Planned and presented the first live all-day National Council of University Research Administrators satellite teleconference entitled Funding Opportunities for ALL Colleges and Universities for all JMU faculty and staff that included programs providing information from numerous funding agencies on their funding opportunities, application guidelines, and tips for proposal development.

• Completed an academic program review and compiled a report of the results.  The Office of Sponsored Programs:

                -Evaluated 19 institutions of higher education across the country to compare business practices, conducted a self-assessment of individuals who have utilized OSP services, and completed a space assessment survey to determine future needs.
                -Compiled the results into the “Office of Sponsored Programs Institutional-Assessment Survey” and distributed.

• Developed initiatives to work with Electronic Research Administration.

• Continued to develop a database utilizing Access and Visual Basics for the retention, retrieval, and reporting of data.

• Provided national recognition and visibility for JMU through networking with agency program officers by serving as:

• President of the Virginia Chapter for the Society of Research Administrators

• Committee Chair of the Regional National Council of University Research Administrators

• Elected Member at Large for the Council on University Research

• Chairman of Site Selection Committee and member of Committee for Professional Development for the Regional National Council of University Research Administrators

• Invited presenter on initiatives in Electronic Research Administration at the national and regional meetings of the National Council of University Research Administrators, as well as the annual meeting of the Virginia Statewide Research Administrators.

• Established the Program to Enhance External Research (PEER) grants for faculty who want to research the literature and develop the rationale to secure external funding.

Following is a list of grants awarded FY 99 ( July 1, 1998 - June 30, 1999 ) 
with their JMU researchers and funding agencies

“Administration of the Virtual Library of Virginia.” Mr. Ralph A. Alberico, Carrier Library and Educational Technologies, received $13,873.18 to support the delivery of books and materials to VIVA Libraries. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia provided the funding.

“Mathematics Instructional Strategies for Students Having Difficulty Achieving Math SOL's - Part 2.” Dr. David H. Allsopp, Special Education, received $77,839.00 to develop an interactive CD-ROM that provides math teachers explicit assistance in learning about implementing effective math instructional strategies for students with learning difficulties. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“Mathematics Instructional Strategies for Students Having Difficulty Achieving Math SOL's.” Dr. David H. Allsopp, Special Education, received $9,090.72 to develop a "draft" model which will focus on the math area of Whole Operations. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“The Psychology Partnership Project:  Academic Partnership to Meet the Teaching Needs of the 21st Century.” Dr. Virginia A. Andreoli-Mathie, Psychology, received $12,852.00 to continue funding a graduate assistant for the Psychology Partnerships Project: Academic Partnerships to Meet the Teaching and Learning Needs of the 21st Century. American Psychological Association Board of Educational Affairs provided the funding.

“In-situ High Temperature AFM Study of the Pyrolysis of Sol-gel Derived PZT Thin Films.” Dr. Brian H. Augustine, Chemistry, received $30,000.00 to provide research to improve upon a newly developed high temperature atomic force microscopy technique to study the phase evolution during the pyrolysis of sol-gel synthesized lead zirconate itanate thin films. American Chemical Society provided the funding.

“Research Experience for High School Teacher and Student in Biodegradable Materials - Supplement to NSF-REU.” Dr. Brian H. Augustine, Chemistry, received $11,500.00 for a supplement to the existing National Science Foundation Undergraduate Research in Chemistry Regional Site Project, to mentor an undergraduate and a high school student. National Science Foundation provided the funding.

“USOC/ECAC Gymnastics.” Mr. Bradley L. Babcock, Intercollegiate Athletics, received $34,500.00 to provide funding for the men's gymnastics program. Eastern College Athletic Conference provided the funding.

“USOC/ECAC Fencing.” Mr. Bradley L. Babcock, Intercollegiate Athletics, received $5,000.00 to enhance the fencing program. Eastern College Athletic Conference provided the funding.

“Digital Geologic Maps - Virginia.” Dr. Steve Baedke, Geology and Environmental Studies, received $3,850.00 to provide "Research Mentor" for a student working in the digital mapping program. Virginia Division of Mineral Resources provided the funding.

“The Basic School Network Urban Initiative.” Dr. Mary Ellen Bafumo, Center for School Leadership, received $75,000.00 to establish centers so that a focus on urban schools can be launched. Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation provided the funding.

“1999 Scottish Rite Summer Clinic.” Dr. Nicholas W. Bankson, Communication Sciences and Disorders, received $13,000.00 to provide support to serve speech-language-hearing children. Scottish Rite Foundation of Virginia provided the funding.

“Phonological Awareness Training Module for Preschool Teachers.” Dr. Nicholas W. Bankson, Communication Sciences and Disorders, received $20,000.00 to fund the development of the Phonological Awareness Training Module for Preschool Teachers. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“Facilitating Licensure of School Personnel in Speech Language Pathology.” Dr. Nicholas W. Bankson, Communication Sciences and Disorders, received $94,712.00 to assist bachelor's degree level speech-language clinicians employed by the public schools to obtain a master's degree. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“Landmine Education and Awareness Program Development and Deployment for Children of Vietnam.” Mr. Dennis C. Barlow, Humanitarian Demining Center, received $139,402.00 to support the development of a landmine education and awareness program for the people of Vietnam. U.S. Department of State provided the funding.

“DOE High School Manufacturing Instruction Resource Guide.” Dr. James L. Barnes & Dr. Mohamed Y. Zarrugh, Integrated Science and Technology, received $20,000.00 to provide a high performance manufacturing instructional resource guide for Virginia high schools. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“CISAT Pre-Service Teacher Enhancement Workshop.” Dr. James L. Barnes, Integrated Science and Technology, received $20,000.00 to conduct a CISAT Pre-Service Teacher Enhancement Workshop. NASA provided the funding.

“Center for Best Practices.” Dr. A. Jerry Benson, Education and Psychology, received $53,202.00 to support the Department of Education Superintendent's Best Practices Office. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“Instructional Technology Partnership Upgrade for Social Studies Personnel of Harrisonburg City Public Schools.” Dr. A. Jerry Benson, Education and Psychology, and Dr. Michael D. Rettig, Center for School Leadership, received $21,000.00 to focus on upgrading the technology skills and knowledge of social studies teachers, enhancing their abilities to provide instruction for helping students attain the local curriculum objectives. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia provided the funding.

“Testing Fecal Coliform in River Water Samples from Page County.” Dr. Thomas R. Benzing, Integrated Science and Technology, and Dr. Bruce A. Wiggins, Biology, received $4,644.00 to conduct water quality testing in the rivers of Page County. Page County provided the funding.

“The Third National Colloquium for Information Systems Security Education.” Mr. Allan Berg, Center for Research in Information Systems Security, received $10,000.00 to provide services and administration of the 1999 Annual Conference for the National Colloquium on Information Systems Security Education. National Security Agency provided the funding.

“James Madison Center for School Leadership.” Dr. Linda P. Blanton, Education, and Dr. Michael D. Rettig, Center for School Leadership, received $35,700.00 to provide continuation funding for the James Madison Center for School Leadership. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“Social Norming Project.” Ms. Susan E. Bruce, University Health Center, received $5,000.00 to develop social norming messages specific to the JMU population using the five-step social influence model. Virginia Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control provided the funding.

“African-American Female Institute for Learning and Development.” Ms. Zephia Bryant, Center for Multicultural Student Services, received $20,000.00 to provide an intense academic and developmental residential experience for rising ninth, tenth, and eleventh grade African-American females. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia provided the funding.

“African-American Female Institute for Learning and Development.” Mr. Byron S. Bullock, Student Affairs, received $9,550.00 to provide an intense academic and developmental residential experience for rising eighth, ninth, and tenth grade African-American females. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia provided the funding.

“Academy for the Academic Achievement and Development of African-American Males.” Mr. Byron S. Bullock, Student Affairs, received $10,000.00 to provide a series of learning and enrichment activities designed to stimulate the intellectual, cultural, social, and personal development of African-American males. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia provided the funding.

 “Investigating Science, Math and Technology.” Mr. Byron S. Bullock, Student Affairs, received $9,001.00 for James Madison University and the Bath County School Division to provide services to middle school aged children. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia provided the funding.

“IPA Personnel Act Agreement for Diane M. Spresser FY99.” Dr. David C. Carothers & Dr. Diane M. Spresser, Mathematics, received $16,262.00 to provide an Intergovernmental Personnel appointment at the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation provided the funding.

“STATLAB- An Interactive Classroom and Laboratory for Introductory Statistics.” Dr. David C. Carothers, Dr. Rickie J. Domangue, Dr. Jonathan W. Kuhn, Dr. George W. Marrah, & Mr. Brad B. Saul, Mathematics, received $59,936.00 for a computer classroom laboratory for Introductory Statistics. National Science Foundation provided the funding.

“Cellular Mechanisms of Hyperalgesia.” Dr. Corey L. Cleland, Biology, received $108,470.00 to identify and characterize the central mechanisms underlying hyperalgesia National Institutes of Health provided the funding.

“Supplement to Cellular Mechanisms of Hyperalgesia.” Dr. Corey L. Cleland, Biology, received $25,000.00 to help establish a multi-user histology core facility in the Biology Department. National Institutes of Health provided the funding.

“Development of Research Oriented Undergraduate Physiology and Neurobiology Courses.” Dr. Corey L. Cleland, Biology, received $75,187.00 to develop two upper-level undergraduate Biology courses at James Madison University - Animal Physiology and Neurobiology - that use concepts and paradigms from experimental research to improve student understanding of the ability to solve physiological problems, and to enhance student understanding about research. National Science Foundation provided the funding.

“Training Program for DCE at JMU.” Dr. Charles W. Curry, Continuing Education, received $27,000.00 to provide a training program for the Department of Correctional Education. Department of Correctional Education provided the funding.

“Teaching and Learning: Practices That Work.” Dr. Charles W. Curry, Continuing Education, received $18,610.78 to provide a training session for the Department of Correctional Education. Virginia Department of Correctional Education provided the funding.

“A.D.A.M Educational Research Partnership Grant Proposal.” Dr. N. Jean Dalton & Dr. Michael J. Saunders, Kinesiology, and Dr. Sharon K. Babcock, Biology, received $20,000.00 to integrate a common technological thread between the Departments of Kinesiology and Biology. A.D.A.M. SoftWare, Inc. provided the funding.

“African-American Female Institute for Learning and Development.” Mr. Zebulun Davenport, Center for Multicultural Student Services, received $2,500.00 to provide additional funding for the African-American Female Institute. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia provided the funding.

“Experimental Design and Empirical Modeling.” Dr. Michael L. Deaton, Integrated Science and Technology, received $20,000.00 to develop and apply methods of statistical estimation and inference to a class of multivariate time series models in which the time-lags vary with time. DuPont Central Research and Development provided the funding.

“NSF Intergovernmental Personnel Assignment.” Dr. Douglas E. Dennis, Dr. Wilbur D. Cocking & Dr. Grace A. Wyngaard, Biology, received $81,405.00 to provide an Intergovernmental Personnel appointment at the National Science Foundation. National Science Foundation provided the funding.

“Laurel Bed Lake Study.” Dr. Daniel M. Downey, Chemistry, received $4,000.00 to provide analysis of water samples obtained from Laurel Bed Lake and/or vicinity streams in the Clinch Mountain Wildlife Management Area (CMWA) for 1998-1999. VA Department of Game and Inland Fisheries provided the funding.

“Research Experiences for Undergraduates in Chemistry at James Madison University.” Dr. Daniel M. Downey & Dr. Gina M. MacDonald, Chemistry, received $45,000.00 to reestablish the Chemistry Department of JMU as a site for regional experiences for undergraduates. National Science Foundation provided the funding.

“Water Quality Study - Amendment to Existing Grant.” Dr. Daniel M. Downey, Chemistry, received $10,000.00 to expand the study of water quality on the aquatic resources of the George Washington and Jefferson National Forests. US Forest Service provided the funding.

“St. Mary's River Water Chemistry Study.” Dr. Daniel M. Downey, Chemistry, received $15,000.00 to monitor the effects of treating the St. Mary's River and tributaries with limestone. George Washington and Jefferson National Forests provided the funding.

“Water Chemistry Assessment of Streams and Ponds.” Dr. Daniel M. Downey, Chemistry, received $11,200.00 to determine the chemical composition of selected streams and water bodies in the forest in support of implementing the forest land management plan. George Washington and Jefferson National Forests provided the funding.

“Professional Training Seminars.” Dr. Philip DuBose, Center for Professional Development, received $153,543.37 to provide a vehicle for continual delivery of JMU sponsored seminars. Research and Development Center, Inc. provided the funding.
“The Virtual Library of Virginia.” Mr. Wayne M. Durrer, Procurement, received $2,370,700.00 for administration of the Virtual Library for FY99. State Council of Higher Education for Virginia provided the funding.

“Addressing the Accountability Call: The Implementation of a New Psy. D Program.” Dr. T. Dary Erwin, Center for Assessment and Research Studies, received $67,554.00 to defray costs anticipated in conjunction with the development of a doctoral program in assessment. US Department of Education provided the funding.

“Independent Science Activities for School-Age Children: Learning and Fun with Everyday Stuff.” Dr. Steven H. Fairchild, Early Childhood Education, received $3,914.00 to deliver workshops on Science Activities for School-Aged Children: Learning and Fun with Everyday Stuff. Department of Social Services provided the funding.

“VA-COOL 1998-99 Faculty Fellows Program.” Ms. Karen A. Ford, Social Work, received $2,700.00 to develop or modify a course in Social Work. Virginia Campus Outreach Opportunity League provided the funding.

“Employee Development Services.” Dr. Diane L. Foucar-Szocki, Human Resource Development, received $8,890.00 to provide effective employee development services for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“Employee Development Services.” Dr. Diane L. Foucar-Szocki, Human Resource Development, received $250,000.00 to provide effective employee development services for the Commonwealth of Virginia. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“Multimedia Education Environmental Quality Game: Gaia's Guard.” Dr. Steven P. Frysinger, Integrated Science and Technology, received $30,000.00 to produce an interactive multimedia computer software system which will be used to educate and inform users about current environmental conditions, concepts, and issues within national parks and refuges. National Park Service provided the funding.

 “Environmental Quality Game.” Dr. Steven P. Frysinger, Integrated Science and Technology, received $5,000.00 to provide assistance to the environmental quality game. AT&T Environment, Health, and Safety provided the funding.

“Furious Flower: Conversations with African American Poets.” Dr. Joanne V. Gabbin, Honors Program, received $25,000.00 to produce a video. California Newsreel Resolution, Inc. provided the funding.

 “Second Phase of Historical and Archaeological Assessment at Fort Edward Johnson.” Dr. Clarence R. Geier, Sociology and Anthropology, received $14,000.00 to provide a second phase of historical and archaeological assessment to be conducted at Fort Edward Johnson in northwestern Augusta County. George Washington and Jefferson National Forests provided the funding.

“Production Map of Lignite, VA.” Dr. Clarence R. Geier, Sociology and Anthropology, received $2,955.00 to generate a working map of the iron mining town of Lignite in southwest Botetourt County, Virginia. George Washington and Jefferson National Forests provided the funding.

“Historical Archaeological Survey of the 100 Acre Harmony Hall Property.” Dr. Clarence R. Geier, Sociology and Anthropology, received $1,687.15 to conduct a historical-archaeological survey of the 100 acre Harmony Hall property in the northeast Shenandoah County, Virginia. Belle Grove Inc. provided the funding.

“Montpelier Archaeology.” Dr. Clarence R. Geier, Sociology and Anthropology, received $450.00 to continue student participation in the excavations at the Mt. Pleasant Site during the fall of 1998. Montpelier provided the funding.

“Historical Overview of Hupps' Hill Battlefield.” Dr. Clarence R. Geier, Sociology and Anthropology, received $1,842.46 to provide a historical assessment of the Hupps' Hill Battlefield west of Strasburg, Virginia. Patrick Heelen provided the funding.

“Appalachian Trails Inventory and Classification Project.” Dr. John R. Gentile, Center for Geographic Information Science, received $10,000.00 to utilize a Global Positioning System (GPS) to map the Appalachian Trail within the Central and South Districts of Shenandoah National Park. National Park Service provided the funding.

“Absolute Measurements of Radiative Efficiency in Lattice-Mismatched InGaAs/InAsP Heterostructures.” Dr. Timothy H. Gfroerer, Physics, received $35,000.00 to facilitate the design of a variety of InGaAs/InAsP- based detectors and emitters. Research Corporation provided the funding.

“Absolute Measurements of Radiative Efficiency in Lattice-Mismatched InGaAs/InAsP Heterostructures.” Dr. Timothy H. Gfroerer, Physics, received $25,000.00 to identify mismatch thresholds for discrete changes in defect recombination, to correlate the thresholds with the structural integrity of the underlying crystal, and to look at radiative and Auger recombination near these thresholds. Petroleum Research Fund provided the funding.

“Study of the Nucleon, A System of Three Quarks.” Dr. Kevin L. Giovanetti, Physics, received $10,000.00 to provide a research experience for undergraduates to continue work on the calibration system and implementation for the CLAS detector. National Science Foundation provided the funding.

“Shenandoah Valley Pure Water 2000 Forum Staff Support.” Mr. Paul B. Goodall, Integrated Science and Technology, received $27,000.00 to support the proactive initiatives of Shenandoah Valley Pure Water 2000 Forum. VA Department of Conservation & Recreation provided the funding.

“Virginia Child Protection Newsletter FY 98-99.” Dr. Joann H. Grayson, Psychology, received $39,600.00 to provide a child protection newsletter during fiscal year 1998-1999. Virginia Department of Social Services provided the funding.

“Shenandoah Valley Child Development Clinic.” Dr. Jane Halonen, Psychology, received $505,505.00 to provide funding for the James Madison University Shenandoah Valley Child Development Clinic. VA Department of Health provided the funding.

“Educational Consultant, Department of Health.” Dr. Jane Halonen, Psychology, received $68,640.00 to provide an educational consultant. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

 “RUI: Joint Nesting and Genetic Demography in Four-toed Salamanders.” Dr. Reid N. Harris & Dr. Ivor T. Knight, Biology, received $5,000.00 to provide a REU supplemental award for undergraduate research. National Science Foundation provided the funding.

“Child Care Provider Training Workshops.” Dr. Teresa Harris & Steven H. Fairchild, Early Childhood Education, received $2,101.05 to provide training sessions. Department of Social Services provided the funding.

“Enterprise Analysis and Integrated Primary Simulation.” Dr. Anne D. Henriksen, Integrated Science and Technology, received $66,677.00 to provide a modeling and simulation project designed to investigate selected production performance characteristics. Dofasco Inc. provided the funding.

“Promotores De Salud: Hispanic Lay Health Promoter Program.” Dr. Sandra K. Hopper, Outreach Center for Health & Human Services, received $22,091.00 to promote healthy living with the Hispanic neighborhoods of Harrisonburg-Rockingham county. Virginia Health Care Foundation provided the funding.
“Shenandoah University Summer Health Care Institute (SUCHCI).” Dr. Vida S. Huber, Nursing, received $3,303.00 to promote recruitment of qualified high school students to the health care professions. Virginia Statewide AHEC Program provided the funding.

“Blue Ridge AHEC: Madison Summer Health Care Institute.” Dr. Vida S. Huber, Nursing, received $15,000.00 to promote the recruitment of qualified high school students to the health care profession. Merck and Company, Inc. provided the funding.

“Electrochemical Reactions Involving Wide Band-Gap III-V Nitride Semiconductors.” Dr. Wm. Christopher Hughes, Physics, received $36,702.00 to examine the electrochemical etching of GaN, a semiconductor used for short wavelength light emitting diodes, lasers, and high-temperature electronics. Research Corporation provided the funding.

“St. Mary's Macroinvertebrate Monitoring.” Dr. Jon E. Kastendiek & Dr. Christine C. Hakenkamp, Biology, received $5,000.00 to monitor the effects on macroinvertebrates of treating the St. Mary's River and tributaries with limestone sand. George Washington and Jefferson National Forests provided the funding.

“Creation of a Migrant Advocacy Program for Harrisonburg and Rockingham County.” Dr. Mary B. Kimsey, Center for Geographic Information Science, received $2,700.00 to develop or modify a course in Population Geography. Virginia Campus Outreach Opportunity League provided the funding.

“Project VISM - Visualization in Science and Mathematics.” Dr. Robert A. Kolvoord, Integrated Science and Technology, received $196,195.00 to enable teachers to use different types of computer - based visualization tools with their students to explore and discover math and science. National Science Foundation provided the funding.

“Development, Delivery, and Support of Educational Technology Training for Teachers for Harrisonburg City Public Schools.” Dr. Robert A. Kolvoord, Integrated Science and Technology, received $14,591.00 to provide three courses for Harrisonburg City Public School teachers to develop their information technology skills. Harrisonburg City Schools provided the funding.

“Maintenance of a World Wide Web Site and Completion of an Interactive CD-ROM.” Dr. Robert A. Kolvoord, Integrated Science and Technology, received $3,911.00 for maintenance of a World Wide Web site and creation of digital media in support of the Page County Department of Economic Development. Page County Department of Economic Development provided the funding.

“GIS Prototype Development for the Center for Security Studies and Conflict Research (Zurich, Switzerland).” Dr. Helmut Kraenzle, Center for Geographic Information Science, received $18,775.00 to develop a GIs prototype. Center for Security Studies & Conflict Research provided the funding.

“GIs CACTA/SEADAB Database Support.” Dr. Helmut Kraenzle & Mr. James W. Wilson, Center for Geographic Information Science, received $22,000.00 to provide support technology to recover Vietnam Information War era data from computer tapes. Management Support Technology, Inc. (MSTI) provided the funding.

“NSDI Cooperative Agreements Program.”  Dr. Helmut Kraenzle & Mr. James W. Wilson, Center for Geographic Information Science, received $38,965.00 for the development and maintenance of a level C3 National Geospatial Data Clearinghouse node using FGD compliant software and metadata. Federal Geographics Date Committee provided the funding.

“WMRA - Community Service Grant.” Ms. Susan F. Lamb, Center for Public Broadcasting (WMRA-Valley Voice), received $148,262.00 for a WMRA Community Service Grant. Corporation for Public Broadcasting provided the funding.

 “FY 99 Virginia Community Service Grant.” Ms. Susan F. Lamb, Center for Public Broadcasting (WMRA-Valley Voice), received $133,252.80 to provide a Community Service Grant. Virginia Public Broadcasting Board provided the funding.

“WMRA- National Program Production and Acquisition Grant.” Ms. Susan F. Lamb, Center for Public Broadcasting (WMRA-Valley Voice), received $59,402.00 for a National Program Production and Acquisition Grant. Corporation for Public Broadcasting provided the funding.

“Radio Reading Service for the Print Handicapped.” Ms. Susan F. Lamb, Center for Public Broadcasting (WMRA-Valley Voice), received $89,090.00 for the provision and support of radio reading services. Virginia Public Broadcasting Board provided the funding.

“Family Child Care Direction for the Sugar Grove Navel Base.” Dr. Ann Marie Leonard, Early Childhood Education, received $25,000.00 to provide oversight of a family child care program. Public Works Department provided the funding.

“Virginia Special Education Training and Technical Assistance Center.” Dr. Reid J. Linn, Special Education, and Ms. Cheryl L. Henderson, Ms. Margaret M. Kyger, & Ms. Sally Chappel, Training and Technical Assistance Center, received $742,462.00 to continue the Northwestern Training and Technical Assistance Center Consortium. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“Sustain & Enhance the Mine Action Information Center (MAIC) - Jan/Mar 99.” Mr. F. Joseph Lokey, Humanitarian Demining Center, received $100,000.00 to continue support of Department of Defense Humanitarian Demining Program. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) provided the funding.

“Operator's Conference Support Costs.” Mr. F. Joseph Lokey, Humanitarian Demining Center, received $37,514.61 to continue working as a major "information hub" in the global effort to rid war-torn nations of dangerous, deadly land mines. Star Mountain, Inc. provided the funding.

“Landmine Education Program in Vietnam - Follow On.” Mr. F. Joseph Lokey, Humanitarian Demining Center, received $346,000.00 to continue the support and development of a landmine education and awareness program for the people of Vietnam. U.S. Department of State provided the funding.

“Sustain & Enhance the Mine Action Information Center (MAIC).” Mr. F. Joseph Lokey, Humanitarian Demining Center, received $500,000.00 for the elimination of landmines as a threat to civilians in countries at peace. Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) provided the funding.

“Health Communications Project.” Ms. Jeanne M. Martino-McAllister, Health Sciences, received $10,000.00 to promote a safer, healthier public through traffic safety communications. Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles provided the funding.

“Youth Risk Behavior Survey Analysis/Staunton City Schools.” Ms. Jeanne M. Martino-McAllister & Dr. Maria T. Wessel, Health Sciences, and Dr. George W. Marrah, Mathematics, received $3,214.00 to provide services related to the administration of the Youth Risk Survey for grades seven, nine and eleven. Staunton/Augusta CADRE provided the funding.

“Waynesboro Youth Risk Behavior Survey.” Ms. Jeanne M. Martino-McAllister & Dr. Jon M. Thompson, Health Sciences, and Dr. George W. Marrah, Mathematics, received $3,225.00 to provide services related to the administration of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS) for grades seven, nine and eleven. Waynesboro Public Schools provided the funding.

“Respect, Responsibility and Resolution - Conflict Resolution in the Middle School.” Ms. Jeanne M. Martino-McAllister & Dr. H. Richard Travis, Health Sciences, received $23,902.00 to organize, recruit participants for, and facilitate four conflict resolution workshops for middle school teachers. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“Project Success.” Ms. Jeanne M. Martino-McAllister & Dr. H. Richard Travis, Health Sciences, and Dr. Michael L. Deaton, Integrated Science and Technology, received $3,547.00 to provide evaluation. CADRE of Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County provided the funding.

“Virginia Effective Practices Project.” Ms. Jeanne M. Martino-McAllister, Health Sciences, received $214,131.00 to provide support for the Virginia Effective Practices Project. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“Youth Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention Project (YADAPP)- 15th Annual Conference.” Ms. Jeanne M. Martino-McAllister, Health Sciences, received $21,003.00 to provide conference planning services for the 15th Annual Youth Alcohol & Drug Abuse Prevention Project (YADAPP). Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“Governor's Safe and Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act Grantee Evaluation Workshops.” Ms. Jeanne M. Martino-McAllister, Health Sciences, received $15,075.00 to facilitate the evaluation planning and technical assistance workshops for grant award recipients of the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities Act. Commonwealth of Virginia provided the funding.

“Contemporary Issues in School Safety for Classroom Teachers: Summer Institute.” Ms. Jeanne M. Martino-McAllister & Dr. H. Richard Travis, Health Sciences, received $15,689.00 to train a group of teachers and administrators in a continuum of violence prevention/school safety interventions and skills to be used in the school setting. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“Project REACH Outcomes: Year 3.” Ms. Jeanne M. Martino-McAllister & Dr. H. Richard Travis, Health Sciences, and Dr. Michael L. Deaton, Integrated Science and Technology, received $3,115.00 to provide a third year of evaluation services as contractor to fulfill the collaboration on design and implementation of a resiliency-focused prevention model. CADRE of Staunton, Waynesboro, Augusta County provided the funding.

“Biotechnology Internship Initiative.” Dr. Robert McKown, Integrated Science and Technology, received $2,000.00 to provide student experience in a contract research organization. Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology provided the funding.

“Biotechnology Internship Initiative.” Dr. Robert McKown, Integrated Science and Technology, received $2,000.00 to provide an internship experience in DNA sequencing and developing imaging software. Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology provided the funding.

“Career Enhancement Program.” Dr. Shirley B. Merlin, Career Enhancement Program, received $13,248.00 to provide a comprehensive competencies program. Tenneco Packaging Corporation of America provided the funding.

“Career Enhancement Program.” Dr. Shirley B. Merlin, Career Enhancement Program, received $9,202.43  to provide teaching, instruction, and maintenance of diagnostic and instructional data in the mobile learning center and at the workplace location. Massanutten Technical Center provided the funding.

 “Career Enhancement Program.” Dr. Shirley B. Merlin, Career Enhancement Program, received $8,520.00 to provide a comprehensive competencies program and other adult literacy services in reading, language, mathematics, typing, and computer skills in the mobile learning center for adult employees. Perdue Farms, Inc. provided the funding.

“Infrared Development and Testing Laboratory with Development of Atmospheric CO Imaging Instrument.” Dr. Jonathan J. Miles, Integrated Science and Technology, received $50,000.00 for the continued support of the Infrared Development and Testing Laboratory. NASA provided the funding.

“Research in Undergraduate Institutions: Neutrino Oscillation Search.” Dr. J. Lynn Miller, Physics, received $41,499.00 to provide research work by designing, prototyping, and producing fabrication and testing of fiber optical cables and connectors for the MINOS detector, as well as the development and application of software for the Monte Carlo simulation and data analysis. National Science Foundation provided the funding.

“A Systematic Model for Curriculum-Based Assessment and Intervention for Post-Secondary Students with Mild Disabilities.” Dr. Esther H. Minskoff, Special Education, received $139,277.00 to develop, implement, evaluate, and disseminate a systematic model for curriculum-based assessment and intervention for post-secondary students with mild disabilities (learning disabilities or LD and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or ADHD) in different types of college/university settings. US Department of Education provided the funding.

“Mate-Sampling Behavior of Female Treefrogs.” Dr. Christopher G. Murphy, Biology, received $78,158.00 to examine mate sampling by female barking treefrogs (Hyla gratiosa). National Science Foundation provided the funding.

“Fort Hinkle Archaeological Survey.” Dr. Carole Nash, Sociology and Anthropology, received $1,748.55 to continue the laboratory analysis and report preparation associated with the Fort Hinkle archaeological survey. Rev. Anthony J. Henckel Family National Association, Inc. provided the funding.
“Russian Youth Exchange in conjunction with 1999 Governor's Russian Studies Academy.”

“Governor's Russian Studies Academy 1999.” Dr. Elizabeth B. Neatrour, Foreign Languages, received $80,700.00 to provide the Governor's Russian Studies Academy. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“An Economic Development Plan for Shenandoah, Virginia.” Dr. John B. Noftsinger & Ms. Elizabeth B. Knight, Research and Program Innovation, received $11,454.00 to continue the economic development graduate assistant grant for the 1998-99 academic year. Town of Shenandoah provided the funding.

“Shenandoah Valley Technology Council-Basic Operation.” Dr. John B. Noftsinger, Research and Program Innovation, received $14,000.00 to provide technology support to the Shenandoah Valley Technology Council. Center for Innovative Technology provided the funding.

“The Blue Ridge Area Health Education Center.” Mr. Christopher B. Nye, Blue Ridge AHEC, received $150,000.00 to improve the health of communities through education, collaboration, and cooperation. VA Department of Health provided the funding.

“Virginia Recruitment and Retention Network.” Mr. Christopher B. Nye, Blue Ridge AHEC, received $22,536.00 for planning and development activities in support of the recruitment and retention of primary care health. VA Department of Health provided the funding.

“Expansion of On-line Health and Human Services Directory Planning District PD (7).” Mr. Christopher B. Nye, Blue Ridge AHEC, received $5,350.00 for the development of an on-line health and human services directory for Planning District 7. Shenandoah Valley Private Industry Council provided the funding.

“Blue Ridge AHEC Program.” Mr. Christopher B. Nye, Blue Ridge AHEC, received $10,000.00 to improve the health of communities through education, collaboration, and cooperation. Virginia Statewide AHEC Program provided the funding.

“Program Support for Blue Ridge AHEC Community Activities.” Mr. Christopher B. Nye, Blue Ridge AHEC, received $12,500.00 to support community based activities that address the mission of the AHEC - to improve the health of communities through education, collaboration, and cooperation. Rockingham Memorial Hospital provided the funding.

“Computer Augmented Multimedia Lectures: Providing Students with New Tools for Learning.” Dr. Frank A. Palocsay, Chemistry, received $3,000.00 to support the continuing development of computer augmented multimedia lectures. SEI, Inc. provided the funding.

“Shenandoah Valley Partnership.” Ms. Nancy L. Price & Dr. John B. Noftsinger, Research and Program Innovation, received $94,004.00 to provide quality economic development support service for its regional members, to prospects, exiting businesses, and VEDP. Shenandoah Valley Partnership provided the funding.

“Certification of Managers.” Dr. Robert D. Reid, Business, received $265,000.00 to continue maintaining the National Headquarters of the Institute of Certified Professional Managers on the campus of James Madison University. Institute of Certified Professional Managers provided the funding.

“Computer Ethics Education.” Dr. Charles W. Reynolds, Computer Science, received $8,000.00 to provide modification to the existing contract for Computer Ethics Education. National Security Agency provided the funding.

“Dmitrii Ivanovich Mendeleev: Another Forgotten Russian Chemist.” Dr. Richard Rice, General Education, received $2,500.00 to provide a Collaboration in Basic Science and Engineering (COBASE) Fellowship. National Research Council provided the funding.

“The Whole Child Project.” Dr. Martha K. Ross, Education and Psychology, received $6,587.00 to produce viewing guides and assessment material to accompany the PBS broadcast of The Whole Child series. Virginia Department of Social Services provided the funding.

“Hair Cell Regeneration: Functional Significance.” Dr. Brenda M. Ryals, Communication Sciences and Disorders, received $238,453.00 to provide funding for research in hair cell regeneration:  functional significance. National Institute for Deafness and Other Communication Disorders provided the funding.

“Research in Educational Interpreting: Effects of Different Training/Assessment Conditions on VQAS Performance.” Dr. Brenda C. Seal, Communication Sciences and Disorders, received $35,883.00 to upgrade the knowledge and skills of educational interpreters in Virginia's schools. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“Alpha Epsilon Delta.” Dr. Cletus M. Sellers, Health Sciences, received $77,619.00 to fund the Office of the National Headquarters at James Madison University. Alpha Epsilon Delta provided the funding.

“CHAOS and Thermal Sciences Laboratory (CaTS) in the College of Integrated Science and Technology.” Dr. Anthony A. Teate, Integrated Science and Technology, received $64,892.00 for the establishment and support of CHAOS and Thermal Sciences Laboratory (CaTS). NASA provided the funding.

“Teacher Training for Principles of Technology Courses.” Dr. Arvid W. VanDyke, Integrated Science and Technology, received $9,963.00 to provide Principles of Technology courses across the state. Virginia Department of Education provided the funding.

“School Psychology Internship Agreement.” Dr. Patricia J. Warner, Psychology, received $10,000.00 to provide a School Psychology Internship Agreement. Massanutten Military Academy provided the funding.

“School Psychology Internship Agreement.” Dr. Patricia J. Warner, Psychology, received $0.00 to provide a School Psychology Internship Agreement. Pittsford Central Schools provided the funding.

“School Psychology Internship Agreement.” Dr. Patricia J. Warner, Psychology, received $12,000.00 to provide a School Psychology Internship Agreement. Poquoson City Schools provided the funding.

“School Psychology Internship Agreement.” Dr. Patricia J. Warner, Psychology, received $0.00 to provide a School Psychology Internship Agreement. Cumberland County Public Schools provided the funding.

“School Psychology Internship Agreement.” Dr. Patricia J. Warner, Psychology, received $0.00 to provide a School Psychology Internship Agreement. Liverpool Central Schools provided the funding.

“School Psychology Internship Agreement.” Dr. Patricia J. Warner, Psychology, received $13,000.00 to provide a School Psychology Internship Agreement. Syracuse City Schools provided the funding.

“School Psychology Internship Agreement.” Dr. Patricia J. Warner, Psychology, received $17,000.00 to provide a School Psychology Internship Agreement. Clarke County Public Schools provided the funding.

“School Psychology Internship Agreement.” Dr. Patricia J. Warner, Psychology, received $14,000.00 to provide a School Psychology Internship Agreement. Harrisonburg City Schools provided the funding.

“School Psychology Internship Agreement.” Dr. Patricia J. Warner, Psychology, received $15,000.00 to provide a School Psychology Internship Agreement. Suffolk City Public Schools provided the funding.

“School Psychology Internship Agreement.” Dr. Patricia J. Warner, Psychology, received $14,898.00 to provide a School Psychology Internship Agreement. Mulnomah Education Service District provided the funding.

“School Psychology Internship Agreement.” Dr. Patricia J. Warner, Psychology, received $12,000.00 to provide a School Psychology Internship Agreement. Montgomery County Public Schools provided the funding.

“Touring Assistance for a Performance of the Richmond Ballet.” Mr. Jerry E. Weaver, Arts and Letters, received $3,500.00 to provide a performance by the Richmond Ballet. Virginia Commission for the Arts provided the funding.

“Physical Health Assessments for the RMH Wellness Center.” Dr. David L. Wenos, Health Sciences, received $3,000.00 to provide body composition measurements using the BOD POD for physical health assessments. RMH Wellness Center provided the funding.

“NASA Distance Learning Initiatives - Increase in Travel Funds.” Dr. Richard F. Whitman, Arts and Letters, received $3,000.00 to provide support for distance learning initiatives.  NASA provided the funding.

“Determination of Sources of Fecal Pollution in Holman's Creek.” Dr. Bruce A. Wiggins, Biology, received $7,200.00 to provide information of the type(s) of fecal pollution in Holman's Creek, so the efforts for improving agricultural practices in the watershed can be effectively targeted. Lord Fairfax Soil and Water Conservation District provided the funding.

“JMU Small Business Development Center.” Dr. Karen W. Wigginton, Small Business Development Center, received $121,000.00 to provide technical advice and guidance, and to serve as a business and economic information focal point for small businesses. Virginia Small Business Development Center provided the funding.

“University-National Park Energy Partnerships: An Advanced Pilot.” Dr. James J. Winebrake, Integrated Science and Technology, received $75,000.00 to expand technical and educational resources on energy efficiency and renewable energy to the National Parks. National Park Service provided the funding.

“University-National Park Energy Partnership: JMU-SHEN Partnership Assistance.” Dr. James J. Winebrake, Integrated Science and Technology, received $5,000.00 to explore the usefulness of creating energy partnerships between national parks and local universities. National Park Service provided the funding.

“Development of a PV Analysis Software Tool for Virginia.” Dr. James J. Winebrake, Integrated Science and Technology, received $1,500.00 to provide support to develop a software tool for conducting sizing and economic analysis for proposed building integrated photovoltaic (PV) systems in Virginia. Solarex Director of Business Development provided the funding.

“"Natural Resources, Human Choices": A Graduate-Credit Teacher Training Workshop.” Dr. William C. Wood, Center for Economic Education, received $9,060.00 to provide a summer workshop on natural resource economics. Virginia Council on Economic Education provided the funding.

“A Proposal for Consultant Program.” Dr. William C. Wood, Center for Economic Education, received $53,026.31 to provide a consulting program for economic education in the Shenandoah Valley. Shenandoah Valley Economic Education, Inc. provided the funding.

“The CIT's Technology Innovation Center for 21st Century Manufacturing Project Summary.” Dr. Mohamed Y. Zarrugh, Integrated Science and Technology, and Dr. John B. Noftsinger, Research and Program Innovation, and Mr. Thomas F. Wood, Computer Information Systems, received $250,000.00 to enhance the capability of Virginia's small and medium sized manufacturing firms in the western region to meet the competitive challenges. Virginia's Center for Innovative Technology provided the funding.

FY98 Grants Awarded
FY97 Grants Awarded