The nominee must be a faculty member with the University of Missouri System. Nominations may be submitted for any University of Missouri System faculty member, based on or off-campus, active or emeritus, whose accomplishments exemplify Dr. Ratchford’s commitment to advancing the land-grant mission through extension, international education or agricultural economics programs. Nominations may be made by any member of the university community.

The C. Brice Ratchford Memorial Fellowship Award recognizes a University of Missouri System faculty member who demonstrates commitment, dedication and effectiveness in advancing the landgrant mission through extension, international education, and agricultural economics programs. The fellowship is presented to a faculty member who personifies the creativity, vision and leadership exhibited by the late Dr. C. Brice Ratchford, president emeritus of the University of Missouri System and dean of cooperative extension. The annual award is funded from a permanent endowment created with contributions from the Ratchford family and from numerous colleagues, friends and organizations in recognition of Dr. Ratchford’s memory.

The Ratchford Fellow is named by the University of Missouri Board of Curators based upon recommendation by the president. The president is advised by a panel, which includes representatives from the University of Missouri System universities and off-campus faculty and Missouri citizens. The panel is chaired by UM System Chief Engagement Officer or his/her designee.

The nomination packet shall include (in the following order):
1. The completed cover sheet.
2. Nomination/Cover Letter: the cover letter must have a clear indication of the relationship between the
nominee’s work and Dr. Ratchford’s commitment to the land-grant mission. Candidates for this award
represent the highest standards of performance in one of the following fields: extension, international
education or agricultural economics.
3. A letter of support from the provost. Limit 2 pages.
4. A letter of support from the dean. Limit 2 pages.
5. A statement from the nominee providing additional or clarifying information to strengthen the
nomination. Limit: 500 words.
6. A CV of five pages or less emphasizing material relevant to the award.
7. Up to three (3) additional letters of support which may include external references.
NOTE: Materials utilizing font size smaller than 10 point will not be accepted. Do not include
transmittal letter or title pages between the above sections.

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