The Emeriti Faculty Association is pleased to request proposals from SIUE tenure and tenure-track faculty for projects that strengthen the academic quality of programs and that enhance the reputation of the University. The deadline for proposals is March 18, 2019. Application guidelines are available here.
Eligible activities include but are not limited to the following:

• Departmental colloquia that involve recognized outside experts
• Curricular development (disciplinary or interdisciplinary)
• Faculty exchanges, including international exchanges
• Scholar-in-residence programs

Ineligible Activities include activities supported elsewhere in the University, such as research, development of teaching skills, and individual professional development.

For more information, please contact David Ault at dault@siue.edu, Jim Weingartner at jweinga@siue.edu or Richard Brugam at rbrugam@siue.edu.

Emeriti Faculty Association Awards for 2018

The Emeriti Faculty Association provides grants to SIUE tenure/tenure-track faculty for projects that strengthen the academic quality of programs and that enhance the reputation of the University. This year’s proposals were reviewed by emeriti faculty David Ault, Richard Brugam, Richard Keating, and Carol Keene. The Awards Committee announced the following winners at this year’s annual Spring Reception.

• Nima Lofti, Mechanical and Industrial Engineering, “Introducing UAV Technology” - $4000 = Cost Sharing $2000
• Cathy Santanello and Lakesha Butler, School of Pharmacy, “Enhancing Cultural Competency through Pharmacogenomics Education” - $935 – Cost Sharing $250
• Jeffrey Manuel and Jason Stacy, Department of History, “Madison Historical: The Online Encyclopedia and Digital Archive of Madison County, Illinois” - $2855 – Cost Sharing $2500
• Debbie Mann, Foreign Languages and Literature, “Faculty Exchange” - $1650 – Cost Sharing $1020.

Emeriti Faculty Fall Reception

The Emeriti Faculty Fall Reception was held on October 30th at Birger Hall. About 45 attendees shared light refreshments, enjoyed each other’s company, and listened to brief presentations from last year’s faculty award winners and an informative talk by former SIU President Randy Dunn on the issues facing higher education in Illinois.