CEAH Distinguished Arts and Humanities Scholar
Deadline: To Be Announced
Description:
The Distinguished Arts and Humanities Scholar is a semi-annual award
that provides a full semester's leave, usually in the spring, for
an outstanding arts and humanities scholar on the Iowa State University
faculty. The recipient of the award is not required to propose a specific
project but will be free to pursue his or her research interests.
The single obligation of the recipient is to give a public lecture.
Note to department chairs: The Center will contribute up to $15,000
in buy-out funds.
Eligibility:
This award is available for only tenured or tenure-track faculty
in arts or humanities disciplines. Distinguished Professors are not
eligible to apply.
Nomination Process:
Individual departments may coordinate the proposal process in whatever
manner they choose.
Applications should include the following items:
- cover letter from the department chair, endorsing the nominee
and accepting the department's responsibilities associated with
any award
- letter of nomination, not to exceed 3 pages, from a member of
the ISU faculty
- 3 external (i.e., from outside the university) letters of support
- full curriculum vitae of the nominee
Submit 10 copies to the Center for Excellence in the Arts and Humanities
(171 Carver Hall)
Distinguished Arts and Humanities Scholars:
2006-2007: Hamilton Cravens, History
2005-2006: Mary Swander, English
2004-2005: William S. Robinson, Philosophy
2003-2004: Mary Stieglitz, Art and Design
2002-2003: Jeffrey Prater, Music
2001-2002: James R. Dow, World Languages and Cultures
2000-2001: Andrejs Plakans, History
1999-2000: Alan Marcus, History
