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 ===Estimate of Expenses===
 In addition to the $500 sabbatical support, I plan to carryover the max amount ($2k) of my professional development allocation to fund my sabbatical projects. I do not anticipate requesting any additional funds from FIDC.
 ===Abstract publicity purposes===
 The Chemistry Department has acquire quite a few new resources, thanks in part to the LeSuer and Kieft Endowments. In 2015, we finalized the NIH surplus acquisition of an Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectrometer (~$150k); in 2016 the Dept was awarded a PittConn grant for $10k and used the endowed funds to match the granted amount to purchase an Ion Chromatography (IC) instrument (~$20k); in 2017 the LeSuer Endowment funded the purchase of a High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) instrument (~$28k); in 2019, my chemistry colleague Audra Gouch was a co-PI on an National Science Foundation (NSF) award to purchase a Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spec (LC-MS) instrument ($300k) housed on the campus of Western Illinois University; and in 2020 we purchased a robotic liquid handling system ($10k) to educate our students about COVID related testing procedures. During the academic year it is difficult to allocate time to fully integrate these instruments into the curriculum/research. During my sabbatical, I am planning on allocating significant time to refine my operational skills related to this new instrumentation so as to more efficiently use these tools to train our students.

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 ===Estimate of Expenses===
-and a description of your proposed project (500 words minimum).
+===Abstract publicity purposes===
 The Chemistry Department has acquire quite a few new resources, thanks in part to the LeSuer and Kieft Endowments. In 2015, we finalized the NIH surplus acquisition of an Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectrometer (~$150k); in 2016 the Dept was awarded a PittConn grant for $10k and used the endowed funds to match the granted amount to purchase an Ion Chromatography (IC) instrument (~$20k); in 2017 the LeSuer Endowment funded the purchase of a High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) instrument (~$28k); in 2019, my chemistry colleague Audra Gouch was a co-PI on an National Science Foundation (NSF) award to purchase a Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spec (LC-MS) instrument ($300k) housed on the campus of Western Illinois University; and in 2020 we purchased a robotic liquid handling system ($10k) to educate our students about COVID related testing procedures. During the academic year it is difficult to allocate time to fully integrate these instruments into the curriculum/research. During my sabbatical, I am planning on allocating significant time to refine my operational skills related to this new instrumentation so as to more efficiently use these tools to train our students.

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 ===General Purpose of the Sabbatical===
-The Chemistry Department has a graduation requirement related to faculty-mentored student research. During my sabbatical I will allocate significant time to advancing ongoing research projects related to the collection of EPR data on lignan radicals, the study of hemp/cannabis processing and analytical lab structures, and learning about LC-MS data collection on biophenol oxidation products. Additionally, depending on resources and COVID restrictions, I would like to travel to Andros Island, Bahamas to further develop my short-term travel course to include topics of food security and scuba diving certification.
+The Chemistry Department has a graduation requirement related to faculty-mentored student research. During my sabbatical I will allocate significant time to advancing ongoing research projects related to the collection of EPR data on lignan radicals, the study of hemp/cannabis processing and analytical lab structures, and learning about LC-MS data collection on biophenol oxidation products. Additionally, depending on resources and COVID restrictions, I would like to travel to Andros Island, Bahamas to further develop my short-term travel course to include topics of food security, underwater drone exploration of blue holes, and scuba diving certification.
 ====Benefits to Self====

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 ===General Purpose of the Sabbatical===
-The Chemistry Department has a graduation requirement related to faculty-mentored student research. During my sabbatical i will allocate significant time to advancing ongoing research projects related to the collection of EPR data on lignan, the study of hemp/cannabis processing and analytical lab structures, and learning about LC-MS data collection on biophenol oxidation products.
+The Chemistry Department has a graduation requirement related to faculty-mentored student research. During my sabbatical I will allocate significant time to advancing ongoing research projects related to the collection of EPR data on lignan radicals, the study of hemp/cannabis processing and analytical lab structures, and learning about LC-MS data collection on biophenol oxidation products. Additionally, depending on resources and COVID restrictions, I would like to travel to Andros Island, Bahamas to further develop my short-term travel course to include topics of food security and scuba diving certification.
 ====Benefits to Self====
-Due to high teaching and service loads during the academic year, I have not been able to fully integrate newly acquired instrumentation into our curriculum. I plan to allocate significant time to learning the details of these instruments and developing student research projects as well as collect data related to ongoing research projects, possibly leading to publication.
+Due to high teaching and service loads during the academic year, I have not been able to fully integrate newly acquired instrumentation into our curriculum and specifically my research agenda. I plan to allocate time to learning the details of these instruments and developing student research projects as well as collect data related to ongoing research projects, possibly leading to publication.
 ====Benefits to the Chemistry Department====
-Instrument maintenance can be time consuming and is usually needed during peak use times. Becoming more familiar with these instruments will potentially alleviate some of the pressures that occur during the academic year due to instrument downtime.
+Instrument maintenance can be time consuming and is usually needed during peak use times. Becoming more familiar with these newly acquired instruments will potentially alleviate some of the pressures that occur during the academic year due to instrument downtime. Note: this is even more important now that our lab manager has been changed to part-time employment.
 ====Benefits to the College====
-With the approval of the MC administration, I would like to move forward with a proposal sent ~ 2 years ago to both the President, Dean, and faculty Senate related to the future of Haldeman-Thiessen Science Center. This project is called, [http://esr.monmsci.net/wiki/index.php/The_HT_Project "The HT Project."]
+With the approval of the MC administration, I would like to move forward with a proposal sent in early 2020 to both the President, Dean, and faculty Senate related to the future of Haldeman-Thiessen Science Center. This project is called, [http://esr.monmsci.net/wiki/index.php/The_HT_Project "The HT Project."] Details can be found here: http://esr.monmsci.net/wiki/index.php/The_HT_Project
 ===Estimate of Expenses===

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−	~~As stated in the Manual, the purpose of the sabbatical is:~~
−	~~· Professional development~~
−	~~· Scholarly research~~
−	~~· Instructional development~~
−	~~· New course development~~
−	~~In addition, the sabbatical project should support your current or projected responsibilities.~~
−	~~To ensure that all applications are consistent with the stated purposes, please include the following information in your proposal:~~
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	===Timing of Sabbatical===		===Timing of Sabbatical===
	In conjunction with my department, I am proposing to take my sabbatical in the Fall of 2021. The department has been able to adjust the teaching schedules in fall 2021 and spring 2022 to accommodate my absence from teaching without hiring a sabbatical replacement.		In conjunction with my department, I am proposing to take my sabbatical in the Fall of 2021. The department has been able to adjust the teaching schedules in fall 2021 and spring 2022 to accommodate my absence from teaching without hiring a sabbatical replacement.

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		+	As stated in the Manual, the purpose of the sabbatical is:
		+	· Professional development
		+	· Scholarly research
		+	· Instructional development
		+	· New course development
		+	In addition, the sabbatical project should support your current or projected responsibilities.
		+	To ensure that all applications are consistent with the stated purposes, please include the following information in your proposal:
		+
		+	===Timing of Sabbatical===
		+	In conjunction with my department, I am proposing to take my sabbatical in the Fall of 2021. The department has been able to adjust the teaching schedules in fall 2021 and spring 2022 to accommodate my absence from teaching without hiring a sabbatical replacement.
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		+	===General Purpose of the Sabbatical===
		+	The Chemistry Department has a graduation requirement related to faculty-mentored student research. During my sabbatical i will allocate significant time to advancing ongoing research projects related to the collection of EPR data on lignan, the study of hemp/cannabis processing and analytical lab structures, and learning about LC-MS data collection on biophenol oxidation products.
		+
		+	====Benefits to Self====
		+	Due to high teaching and service loads during the academic year, I have not been able to fully integrate newly acquired instrumentation into our curriculum. I plan to allocate significant time to learning the details of these instruments and developing student research projects as well as collect data related to ongoing research projects, possibly leading to publication.
		+
		+	====Benefits to the Chemistry Department====
		+	Instrument maintenance can be time consuming and is usually needed during peak use times. Becoming more familiar with these instruments will potentially alleviate some of the pressures that occur during the academic year due to instrument downtime.
		+
		+	====Benefits to the College====
		+	With the approval of the MC administration, I would like to move forward with a proposal sent ~ 2 years ago to both the President, Dean, and faculty Senate related to the future of Haldeman-Thiessen Science Center.
		+
		+	===Estimate of Expenses===
		+
		+	and a description of your proposed project (500 words minimum).
		+	Any fellowships, scholarships or grants that you have requested or intend to apply for in support of the sabbatical.
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		+	The benefits of the sabbatical project for yourself, the department and the College.
		+	Estimate of expenses. Each person on sabbatical receives up to $500.00 to support the project. Other funds may be available through Faculty Travel funds.
		+
		+	A one or two paragraph abstract which can be used for publicity purposes (e.g., Trustee reports, press releases).
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	The following projects can be done under the current COVID restrictions:		The following projects can be done under the current COVID restrictions:

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−	The Chemistry Department has acquire quite a few new resources, thanks in part to the LeSuer ~~(Instrument) Endowment (~38k/year)~~. In 2015, we finalized the NIH surplus acquisition of an "Electron Paramagnetic Resonance" spectrometer (~$150k); in 2016~~, the LeSuer Endowment funded the purchase of a High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) instrument (~$28k); in 2017~~ the Dept was awarded a PittConn grant for $10k and used the ~~LeSuer Endowment~~ to match ~~these funds~~ to purchase an Ion Chromatography instrument ($20k); in 2019, my chemistry colleague Audra Gouch was a co-PI on an NSF award to purchase a Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spec (LC-MS) instrument ($300k) housed on the campus of Western Illinois University; and in 2020 we purchased a robotic liquid handling system ($10k) to educate our students about COVID related testing procedures. During the academic ~~years~~ it is difficult to allocate time to fully integrate these into the curriculum/research~~. During the summer months the Department engages in the Kieft Summer Research Program and is able to allocate some time to these instruments~~. During my sabbatical, I am planning on allocating significant time to refine my operational skills related to this new instrumentation so as to more efficiently use these tools to train our students.	+	The Chemistry Department has acquire quite a few new resources, thanks in part to the LeSuer and Kieft Endowments. In 2015, we finalized the NIH surplus acquisition of an Electron Paramagnetic Resonance (EPR) spectrometer (~$150k); in 2016 the Dept was awarded a PittConn grant for $10k and used the endowed funds to match the granted amount to purchase an Ion Chromatography (IC) instrument (~$20k); in 2017 the LeSuer Endowment funded the purchase of a High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) instrument (~$28k); in 2019, my chemistry colleague Audra Gouch was a co-PI on an National Science Foundation (NSF) award to purchase a Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spec (LC-MS) instrument ($300k) housed on the campus of Western Illinois University; and in 2020 we purchased a robotic liquid handling system ($10k) to educate our students about COVID related testing procedures. During the academic year it is difficult to allocate time to fully integrate these instruments into the curriculum/research. During my sabbatical, I am planning on allocating significant time to refine my operational skills related to this new instrumentation so as to more efficiently use these tools to train our students.

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−	The Chemistry Department has acquire quite a few new resources, thanks in part to the LeSuer (Instrument) Endowment (~38k/year). In 2015, we finalized the NIH surplus acquisition of an "~~electron paramagnetic~~ Resonance" ~~instrument~~ (~$150k); in 2016, the LeSuer Endowment funded the purchase of a High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) instrument (~$28k); in 2017 the Dept was awarded a PittConn grant for $10k and used the LeSuer Endowment to match these funds to purchase an Ion Chromatography instrument ($20k); in 2019, my chemistry colleague Audra Gouch was a co-PI on an NSF award to purchase a Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spec (LC-MS) instrument ($300k) housed on the campus of Western Illinois University; and in 2020 we purchased a robotic liquid handling system ($10k) to educate our students ~~aobut~~ . During the academic years it is difficult to allocate time to fully integrate these into the curriculum/research. During the summer months the Department ~~operates~~ the Kieft Summer Research Program and is able to allocate time to these instruments.	+	The Chemistry Department has acquire quite a few new resources, thanks in part to the LeSuer (Instrument) Endowment (~38k/year). In 2015, we finalized the NIH surplus acquisition of an "Electron Paramagnetic Resonance" spectrometer (~$150k); in 2016, the LeSuer Endowment funded the purchase of a High Performance Liquid Chromatography (HPLC) instrument (~$28k); in 2017 the Dept was awarded a PittConn grant for $10k and used the LeSuer Endowment to match these funds to purchase an Ion Chromatography instrument ($20k); in 2019, my chemistry colleague Audra Gouch was a co-PI on an NSF award to purchase a Liquid Chromatography - Mass Spec (LC-MS) instrument ($300k) housed on the campus of Western Illinois University; and in 2020 we purchased a robotic liquid handling system ($10k) to educate our students about COVID related testing procedures. During the academic years it is difficult to allocate time to fully integrate these into the curriculum/research. During the summer months the Department engages in the Kieft Summer Research Program and is able to allocate some time to these instruments. During my sabbatical, I am planning on allocating significant time to refine my operational skills related to this new instrumentation so as to more efficiently use these tools to train our students.