In addition to the above general fund support, an additional one unit may be obtained through the IRT-LALS research affiliates program. Faculty members can apply for a one extra research unit on an annual basis. These applications would be reviewed annually with awards based on scholarly productivity over the past two years or on proposed research activity directed toward the preparation of a major proposal for external funding. There is no limit to the number of years one can apply for or receive the award. Applications would be made in January of the preceding academic year and announced in February in time for department planning for the following academic year.
Applications require sign-off of department chair.
With these assignments comes an expectation for evidence of scholarship. These load assignments must be pre-approved at the department level. Advising credit can only be earned for students currently enrolled in course work or actively preparing thesis or dissertation. These criteria need to address quantity as well as quality of advising. Load credit may be earned for administrative assignments at the department, college or university level.