You have been asked to serve as a Faculty Sponsor for a Villanova University Research Award for Undergraduates which provides funding for your student to conduct independent research under your mentorship. These awards are granted to students with strong academic records who demonstrate a dedicated interest in complementing their undergraduate academic program through research experience. In your recommendation, please indicate how long you have known the student and in what capacity. With specific examples, provide your evaluation of the applicant’s academic, intellectual or artistic abilities with respect to the proposed project.  Please attach your letter of endorsement for the student’s project proposal through this confidential password-protected, online recommendation form Available in the Spring of 2010 by February 26, 2010.

NOTE BENE: Your letter of endorsement must contain a declaration of your commitment to serve as Advisor and Mentor to assist the student in completing a successful, active, independent scholarly project; this commitment is essential--and quite distinct from utilizing the student as a research assistant for your own scholarly research.