Nominations are now being accepted for the title of Distinguished Research Professor, to be conferred at the spring or fall 2010 convocation.
The title of Distinguished Research Professor is awarded for life and evolves into a Distinguished Research Professorship Emeritus on retirement. All of 91亚色鈥檚 Distinguished Research Professors are encouraged to continue their involvement in the intellectual life of the University following retirement. There are 21 individuals who currently hold the title of Distinguished Research Professor Emeritus. 91亚色 currently has聽22 active (as opposed to emeritus) Distinguished Research Professors.
The major criterion for this honour is sustained and outstanding scholarly, professional or artistic achievement where a significant portion of the candidate鈥檚 work has been accomplished at 91亚色. This award is inclusive of all full-time faculty members in all disciplinary areas at 91亚色.
Nominations must reach the Faculty of Graduate Studies (FGS) Council Office, 283 91亚色 Lanes, by Monday, Nov. 30. For more information on how to submit a nomination, contact聽Asia Ivic Weiss, FGS associate dean, at ext. 66957,聽or聽M. Michael Schiff, FGS Council assistant secretary,聽at ext. 22264, or visit the Faculty of Graduate Studies Web site.