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University of Missouri Thomas Jefferson Award

Purpose:
The Thomas Jefferson Award, funded through a grant from the Robert Earll McConnell Foundation, honors a member of the University of Missouri community who "through personal influence and performance of duty in teaching, writing and scholarship, character and influence, devotion and loyalty to the University best exemplifies the principles and ideals of Thomas Jefferson." For example, Jefferson encouraged competition among ideas, rejected superstition in favor of a scientific and rational world view, believed that society and government should be tolerant of differences, supported free public education and the application of knowledge to the solution of public problems, and was devoted to free expression. In light of its stated purpose, the Thomas Jefferson Award recognizes individuals who rise above excellence and demonstrate clear distinction in teaching, research, writing, creative activities, and service to the University of Missouri and humankind.

Award:
The award is in the amount of $15,000, less applicable taxes. It also includes a certificate and the Thomas Jefferson Cup. The recipient of this award may hold the title of Thomas Jefferson Professor during the two years that he/she is the current recipient. After two years, the title of "Thomas Jefferson Fellow" may be used.

Eligibility:
Any member of the University of Missouri community, active or emeritus, associated with one of the campuses for at least ten years is eligible. The Thomas Jefferson Award will be given in odd-numbered years.

Nomination Format:
Nominations should include a cover letter summarizing the nominee’s contributions in teaching, research, writing, creative activities, and service to the University of Missouri and humankind. No more than 10 letters of support may accompany the nomination. Letters may be from students, colleagues, alumni, and external referees. An up-to-date curriculum vita of no more than 10 pages and evidence of the nominee’s contributions in teaching, research, writing, creative activities and service to the University of Missouri and humankind should accompany the nomination. The total nomination packet should not exceed 40 pages and is not to be placed in a hard binder.

Nomination Procedure:
Nominations must follow UM System Guidelines for the Thomas Jefferson Award. The UMSL campus nomination is selected jointly by the Senate Committee on Faculty Teaching and Service Awards and the Senate Committee on Research. The Committees requires submission through electronic format. Nominations should be in MS Word or PDF format, and should be emailed to the Senate office (senate@umsl.edu) no later than 5 pm on December 19, 2009. In addition, one paper version of the nomination must be sent to the chair of each committee.

Deadline for Submission:
Nominations are due in the Senate Office by December 4, 2010.

Previous Award Winners:
2007 Michael Harris, Professor of Management and Fellow, Center for International Studies and International Business Institute

2001 Steven Hause, Department of History

1997 Donald Phares, Professor of Economics and Public Policy

1992 Doris Trojcak, Professor of Education

1990 Joy Eugene Whitener, Dean Emeritus, Evening College and Professor of Education

1984 Sioma Kagan, Emeritus Professor of International Business

1981 James H Laue, Associate Professor of Sociology

1975 James Neil Primm, Professor of History

1969 James L. Bugg, Jr., Former Chancellor - University of Missouri - St. Louis

1968 John Neihart, Poet, University of Missouri - St. Louis