Resources & Scholarships in Sociology and Anthropology

Eligibility:

• Full-time student
• Major in Sociology
• Outstanding graduating senior 

Application process:

• No application. 
• Selection by faculty

About Julien Tatum

Julien Tatum (1910-1980), originally of Meridian, Mississippi, received his B.A. from the University of Mississippi, where he was a member of the Scribblers Club of Sigma Upsilon, a literary organization. He received his master’s degree from Louisiana State University in 1939. He then joined the faculty of UM’s Department of Sociology and Anthropology in 1946 and received his Ph.D. in 1948. His leadership led to a new undergraduate program to train social workers.

Eligibility:

• Full-time student
• Major in anthropology
• Outstanding graduating senior 

Application process:

• No application

About Francis James

Frances W. James (1918-1983), a native of Lewisburg, Pennsylvania, was a member of the Class of 1940 at Bucknell University who obtained her Ph.D. in western Asiatic archaeology from the University of London. She joined the faculty of the Department of Sociology and Anthropology at UM in 1966. She wrote numerous books and articles about the excavations of the biblical city of Beth Shan. 

The Mark Frezzo Award consists of a one-time $1,000 award and mentorship from a sociology faculty member on an academic or service-learning project related to human rights and/or social justice.

Eligibility: 

• Full-time student
• Major or minor in sociology
• Interest in issues of human rights, the right to science, and social justice
• Minimum of 3.0 GPA
• First preference is for students with financial need (FAFSA required

Selected students will complete an academic or service-learning project and present their work at the end of the year.

Application process:

Apply now—applications are currently being accepted! Use the form below.

Deadline to apply is September 19, 2025.

About Mark Frezzo

Mark Frezzo (1968-2020) was Associate Professor of Sociology at UM from 2010 to 2020. A scholar and author, he co-founded the American Sociological Association's "Section on Human Rights" and contributed groundbreaking publications to this new and growing field. He was loved and respected by students and colleagues for his dedication to his field, his mentorship, and his institution-building efforts. The one-year award will be given to a sociology major who demonstrates a passion for human rights (civil, political, economic, social, or cultural rights, including the right to science) and social justice.

Departmental-provided office supplies

Office supplies (including paper, pens, folders, etc.) are in the mailroom. Please feel free to access those supplies as needed. If we have run out of something you need, please notify Evelyn.

If you need supplies or other items that are not in the mailroom, please contact Ms. Q and she will order the items for you. Or, you can check with Ms. Q first, order/purchase the items yourself using your payment method, keep the receipt, and then submit a Request for Payment to Ms. Q to be reimbursed if needed.  

Note: Be sure to check with Ms. Q. first, as some items may not be reimbursable.

Incoming Mail

All incoming mail, including UPS, Fed-Ex, and other packages, will be left in the mail room. Mail that fits in the box will be placed there; all other packages will be taken to your office.

All department faculty, staff, and students, please follow these steps in requesting payments and reimbursements:

1. Keep your receipt(s) when making your purchases. If possible, for tax-exempt (tax-free) purchases, please remember to use the UM tax-exempt number: 64-6001159.
2. To get reimbursed, fill out a Request for Payment Form. Ms. Q. can assist you with filling out the form.
3. Fill-in on the form which of your account(s) you would like to use for this payment/reimbursement (on the "Cost Center/Internal Order" line).
4. If you are the signatory officer on the account, be sure to sign on the "Signatory Officer" line.  If you are using a department's account number or are not the signatory officer, leave blank.
5. Leave blank the line that says "G/L Account." Ms. Q. will fill in that.
6. Send the Request for Payment Form, an original receipt(s), and any other documents concerning your request to Ms. Q. at qawright@olemiss.edu.
7. After you submit the documents and the Request for Payment form to Ms. Q., she will forward them to Dr. Jeff Jackson for his signature.
8. Jackson will send the signed form back to Ms. Q., who will forward it with all attachments included, over to Procurement Services for payment.

Details regarding these procurement guidelines are included below.

Full details are available on the Procurement website.

Guidelines for Submitting Purchasing and Payment Documents to Procurement Services

The Office of Procurement Services is open during normal operating hours to answer calls (x7448), receive mail and paper documents, process check and ACH payments, etc.  The best way to contact us is by sending emails as prescribed below. We have staff checking these email accounts throughout the day, but please understand our response time may be delayed as we are focused on mission critical requests. For immediate assistance, contact Pamela Bolen.

In accordance to the procedures set in place by Procurement Services, the following documents will be received and forwarded to Procurement for processing.

Invoices for Purchase Orders and Requests for Payment

Although new expenditures should be limited to mission critical, we are processing invoices and payment requests for goods and services already rendered as well. We ARE accepting invoices and requests for payment forms digitally if the originals cannot be submitted under the current circumstances. These documents should be sent to payables@olemiss.edu. Requests for payment still require approval by a signatory officer. For forms that are submitted without a physical signature, please attach signatory officer approval, e.g., email or memo.

For all invoices and payment requests sent digitally, the department should collect and hold the original documents. Please do NOT send the original if a copy was emailed to us. Departments should collect these original documents centrally and hold them for possible surrender upon our request.

Travel Authorizations (before you travel)

Fill out the Form

1. Fill out a travel authorization form.
2. Be sure to follow the instructions on page 2 of the form.
3. If you are traveling internationally, you must also fill out an International Travel Approval Request. Please note that ALL university-affiliated international travel requires proper approval.   
4. Be sure to SIGN the forms where indicated.
5. If you are using your own account, be sure to include your account number in the appropriate box and INITIAL where indicated.

Submit the form to Ms. Q

6. Send the travel authorization via email to Ms. Q at qawright@olemiss.edu. Be sure to attach electronic copies of all documents (receipts, airline quotes, etc.) concerning your request. If the conference is a virtual conference, please indicate that as well.
7. Indicate in the email what account you would like to use for this payment. If you would like to use your allotted department travel monies, please indicate that as well.
8. After you have forwarded the document, Ms. Q will review the authorization to see if everything is complete. She may contact you for missing information
9. Once the authorization is ready, Ms. Q will log the authorization request for department records and will forward the document for the Chair to sign. You, the traveler, will also be copied on the email so you know the authorization has been submitted.
10. The chair will return the signed document to Ms. Q (cc'ing the traveler) who will forward it over to Procurement Services for approval, with all attachments included.

Await approval from Procurement

11. Once approved, you, the requestor, will receive an email notification from procurement that the trip has been approved containing your trip # ("TTA#"). You're ready to go!  Have a nice trip!

Travel Reimbursements (after you travel)

Fill out the Form

1. Fill out a travel reimbursement form.
2. Be sure to follow the instructions on page 2 of the form.
3. Be sure to SIGN the form where indicated.
4. If you are using your own account, be sure to include your account number in the appropriate box and INITIAL where indicated.

Submit the form to Ms. Q

5. Send the completed form via email to Ms. Q at qawright@olemiss.edu. Be sure to attach all documents (receipts, etc.) concerning your request.
6. Indicate in the email what account you would like to use for this payment. If you would like to use your allotted department travel monies, please indicate that as well.
7. After you have forwarded the document, Ms. Q will review the reimbursement to see if everything is complete. She may contact you for missing information.
8. Once the form is ready, Ms. Q will confirm the reimbursement request and add to department records and will forward the document for the Chair to sign. You, the traveler, will also be copied on the email so you know the reimbursement has been submitted.
9. The chair will return the signed document to Ms. Q (cc'ing the traveler) who will forward it over to Procurement Services for approval, with all attachments included.
10. Employee should receive notification from procurement via email notifying them that a disbursement will be made (has been made).