Proposals for new entities may be submitted at any time and will be reviewed as they are submitted. The timeline for existing entities is as follows:
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Oct. 29: Deadline for submission of a white paper—maximum of five pages—that outlines the purpose of the proposed center or institute, its goals, key personnel and justification for its proposed rating. Submit white papers electronically to lodi@uidaho.edu.
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Oct. 30 – Dec. 9: White papers reviewed by all of the deans as well as the vice presidents.
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Dec. 10: Decisions will be communicated, inviting full proposals of selected groups.
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Feb. 15, 2011: Full proposals due.
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Feb. 16 – March 30: Full proposals will be reviewed by deans, vice presidents and, perhaps, several faculty committees. Level III proposals will also be reviewed by an outside set of experts.
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April 1: Final decisions will be communicated on or about April 1.
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Fiscal Year 2012: Operation under approved designation.