The James F. Lubker Faculty Research Award was created and is supported by the academic deans to honor Dr. Jim Lubker, Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders (1995 - ), Dean of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts (1995 - 2006), and Executive Vice President and Provost (2006 - 2009).  This award is an annual cash prize recognizing a UNI faculty member for "excellence in research and scholarship".  The major selection criteria are exceptional original contributions to research and scholarship, including the creative and performing arts.