Penn State Intercom......August 30, 2001

Nominations currently being
sought for Evan Pugh professorships

Nominations for Evan Pugh professorships are being sought by the Office of the President.

The professorships were established Feb. 1, 1960, to honor pre-eminent professors and recognize the importance of research in supporting the quality and reputation of the University. Recipients receive recognition, improvement in salary, support for research or scholarship activities and a degree of independence from normally assigned duties in their academic departments.

The selection process is administered by the Office of the Vice President for Research. Evan Pugh professors are appointed by the president at the recommendation of the advisory committee, which will review nominations and make its recommendations by March 31.

Evan Pugh professorships are granted to candidates who are acknowledged national and international leaders in their fields of research or creative activity. Candidates also must hold the rank of professor with at least five years of service to the University.

All nominations must be submitted to the dean of the academic college in which the nominee is appointed according to established guidelines.

Requests for "Guidelines for Preparation of Nominating Materials" or questions pertaining to the process should be directed to Ginny Imboden, assistant to the vice president for research, 304 Old Main, University Park, Pa. 16802. Call (814) 863-9580 or e-mail vxi2@psu.edu.

The closing date for receipt of nominating materials by the deans is Oct. 22.

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