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Faculty Excellence Initiative (FEI)
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FEI PROPOSAL GUIDELINES
FEI Proposals are to be coordinated through the deans of the participating academic units. For interdisciplinary proposals, a Lead Dean must be designated.
FONT AND MARGINS: Each proposal should be prepared using either Times New Roman or Arial 12 font with at least one inch margins. The proposals may be either single spaced or double spaced.
FORMAT -- Each proposal should be prepared according to the following structure:
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Executive Summary (500 Words): Identify the areas of inquiry and the opportunities being addressed with the proposal. Include the number of positions requested, and the faculty member designated as point-of-contact for the proposal. In addition, place the proposal into one of the following categories: (1a) FEI Cluster Enhancement and (1b) CoEE Enhancement; (2) FEI New Cluster; (3) Innovative Additions to Faculty; and (4) Endowed Chairs Program.
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Body of the Proposal (2500 Words): The main body of the proposal should address how the proposal has the potential to advance significantly the University of South Carolina as a recognized leader in education and scholarship. State clearly the goals of the FEI cluster, CoEE faculty or FEI innovative hires and how the goals will be achieved. When possible, be explicit in demonstrating the fit with school, college, and university priorities; i.e., "leapfrog" potential, fit with an explicated strategic vision, opportunity to leverage unit resources for high impact, and interdisciplinary approach to addressing a rising area of scholarship and education.
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Assessment (included in the Body of the Proposal Word limit): Proposals should address how the effectiveness of the FEI cluster, FEI CoEE program or innovative FEI in meeting the goals articulated in the proposal will be assessed. State clearly the assessment measures and mechanisms that will be used as well as the reporting lines and the individuals or entities who will be involved in the assessment. Explain how the assessment results will be used to enhance the cluster's effectiveness.
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Cluster/CoEE Request or Enhancement (additional 300 Words): Proposals for new or enhanced FEI clusters or FEI CoEE faculty should address how the units involved in the cluster or CoEE program will meet the objectives and how the units will promote collaboration among the FEI cluster or FEI CoEE hires in research and teaching.
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Proposal Team: Identify the faculty, with names and unit affiliations, who collaborated on the proposal.
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Hiring Plan: Summarize the estimated timeline and search strategy for the proposed hire(s). Suggest members of the search committee.
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Budget: Provide estimates of the space needs, start-up costs, and starting salary for the position(s) requested. In addition, indicate how these will be met using unit resources, or otherwise, that will be in addition to those provided through FEI funding.
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Endorsement Form: In cases of an FEI Cluster Enhancement Proposal or a
CoEE Enhancement Proposal, an
Endorsement Form (Word)
must also be signed by the Lead Dean and all participating deans and directors.
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