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University of Nebraska–Lincoln

Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs

Promoting Academic Excellence at UNL

Programs of Excellence Calls for Proposals

Currently there is no call for proposals.

Past Calls for Proposals

The following memorandum was sent to all deans, department chairs, and unit heads on January 5, 2006.

TO: Deans, Department Chairs, Heads
FROM: Barbara Couture, Sr. Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
RE: Programs of Excellence Requests for New AY 06/07 Funding
DATE: January 5, 2006

This memorandum announces our invitation for competitive pre-proposals for the Program of Excellence (PoE) to be submitted by colleges, departments, and other units. Pre-proposals must build on existing, funded PoE priorities or support priorities that have been identified in strategic plans. A copy of this memo will also be sent to our primary contacts for existing programs that have received PoE funding to date. Submissions are due February 20, 2006 in the Office of the Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs. Last year's total funding base was $585,213 and we are anticipating an increase in AY 2006-07 available for awards.

Attached please find a general cover sheet and list of required items for submission. Electronic copies of the general cover sheet can be requested via e-mail from ggunderson2@unl.edu. The general procedures and criteria that will be used in reviewing requests for funding are listed below:

  • Proposals must build on existing, funded PoE priorities or support priorities that are endorsed by deans, Vice Chancellor Couture and Owen, and Chancellor following their review of strategic plans.
  • Criteria for successful proposals will include :
    • Relationship to strategic plan and/or existing priorities.
    • Investment from supporting colleges/departments.
    • Potential for external support.
    • Progress achieved with past funding.
    • Use of budget to build permanent capacity.
    • Excellence funding that will directly and measurably build programs of excellence and/or respond to needs in the state of Nebraska.
  • After pre-proposals have been reviewed a second round of final proposals will be requested from some applicants.
  • Final proposals are due March 3, 2006 and will be reviewed by the Academic Planning Committee.
  • Awards will be announced September 1, 2006.

If you have additional questions about this process, please contact Barbara Couture or John Owens.

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