For the Record

Policies and procedures
University Lectures Committee
The University Lectures Committee solicits applications from departments, academic programs and registered student organizations for support of public lectures to be held during the 1999-2000 academic year. As stated in Faculty Policies and Procedures, the function of the committee is to consider “requests for lectures of general interest that are not primarily supplementary to or extensions of programs of instruction provided by colleges, schools or departments.”

Potential applicants should read the document “Instructions for Requesting University Lectures Committee Support.” To be considered by the committee, applications must conform to specifications in this document and must be submitted on current (1999-2000) forms.

New applications will be reviewed by the committee once each month. Additional preparation time is required when inviting international speakers to allow sufficient time for the visa application process.

Applications will be accepted as long as funds are available; however, applicants are urged to submit requests well in advance, if possible. To obtain a copy of the instructions, an application form, or other information, contact Joe Farrenkopf at farrenkopf@mail.bascom.wisc.edu, or 262-3956.

Call for Review Input
To maintain excellence in administrative practices, the university has implemented a review procedure for deans and campus administrators. In compliance with this policy, Chancellor David Ward recently convened a review committee for Dean Phillip R. Certain, dean of the College of Letters and Science.

The review committee invites any comments, which would be helpful in the review. The committee welcomes your written comments on the academic and administrative leadership of the dean of L&S. Written comments may be addressed to the staff of the review committee, Noel Radomski, Policy & Planning Analyst, 94 Bascom Hall; radomski@mail.bascom.wisc.edu. Written comments will be accepted until Feb. 15. The committee will treat all communications as confidential, and the university will protect such confidentiality within the framework of Wisconsin law.

Since the purpose of this review is to assess the administration of the dean of L&S, it is important that you tell us what has and has not worked well in your interactions with the administrator or members of his staff. Committee members are: John R. Palmer, a professor of political science and M. Crawford Young, professor emeritus of education.

Grants and fellowships
China Study Tour
In cooperation with Cargill Inc., the School of Business will sponsor a three-credit China Study Tour from May 22-June 10. The tour will provide hands-on, practical exposure to current economic/business conditions in China, including Hong Kong. This opportunity is available to any UW–Madison graduate or undergraduate student. The all-inclusive cost will not exceed $3,000 per student. This includes tuition, roundtrip airfare, all in-country transportation costs, entry fees to all scheduled cultural/tourist attractions, hotel accommodations and a daily meal allowance. This program is limited to a maximum of 20 students. Applications are being accepted on a first-come, first-serve basis. Information: www.wisc.edu/internationalbus, or stop by the Center for International Business Education and Research (CIBER), 5268 Grainger Hall. Ask for Susan Huber Miller, or e-mail: shubermiller@bus.wisc.edu.

Academic Staff Excellence Awards
The Professional Development and Recognition Committee of the Academic Staff Assembly is pleased to announce the 2000 competition for the Academic Staff Excellence Awards. Seven prestigious awards (in five categories) recognizing excellence by members of the academic staff are presented annually. Six awards carry a $2,500 stipend. The Excellence in Teaching Award has a $5,000 stipend. All recipients will be formally recognized at the chancellor’s residence, Olin House, in the spring. The seven awards are described below.

Chancellor’s Hilldale Award for Excellence in Teaching
Academic staff members teach classes and support the instruction received by thousands of students. Those nominated shall provide and support instruction.

Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Research
Two awards. Academic staff members serving as principal investigators or as project research personnel perform critical research functions and make possible the advancement of knowledge. Candidates will be considered in two categories: one individual functioning as an independent investigator and one individual providing critical mission support. Those nominated shall conduct or support the university’s research mission as scientists, researchers or information specialists.

Robert Heideman Award for Excellence in Public Service
Following the “Wisconsin Idea,” UW–Madison enhances the economic vitality of the state and the cultural and social life of residents by sharing knowledge, talents and skills. Other academic staff provide direct services to students and others who use university facilities each year. Those nominated shall have responsibility for the direct provision of services.

Wisconsin Alumni Association Awards for Excellence in Leadership
Two awards. Many academic staff direct facilities, manage business services, and ensure the smooth functioning of classrooms, laboratories, libraries and student service offices. Some serve college, schools or large university areas, whereas others serve specific individual units. These Leadership Awards will attempt to recognize a nominee in each category. Those nominated shall have demonstrated exceptional organizational leadership.

Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Service to the University
Many academic staff members go above and beyond the scope of their appointment and demonstrate outstanding sustained service and dedication to their individual units and/or the greater university community. Those nominated shall be a member of the academic staff at any level of responsibility.

Criteria and application process: Individuals may be nominated for any one of the awards. Nominees must have fixed-term, limited, and/or rolling horizon or indefinite university appointments, be employed 60 percent time or greater, and have been members of the academic staff for a minimum of 12 months. (Hospital employees are no longer eligible.) A letter of nomination may be initiated by any academic staff member, faculty member, student or member of the community. This letter should address the criteria listed above as related to specific award. Supporting materials should include letters of support (no more than four) from people such as other academic staff, faculty, students and members of the community, and a resumé of applicable professional experiences that illustrate the nominee’s performance. Additional supporting materials may be provided at the discretion of the nominator. For the teaching award, provide a succinct summary of teaching evaluations only (no raw data). Additional supporting materials may be requested, and individuals familiar with the nominee’s work may be contacted. Contact your college dean, secretary of the academic staff, or PDRC members for information. Seven complete copies of nominations must be submitted to the Office of the Secretary of the Academic Staff, Bascom Hall 270, by Friday, Jan. 28.

UW System Regents Awards
The UW System Board of Regents Service award nomunations are due Jan. 28 at UW–Madison. Nominators for the regent’s service award are asked to prepare a nomination packet that specifically meets the criteria of the award. The Underkofler award for teaching deadline will be March 1. Details about the awards are on the PDRC’s web site: http://www.bact.wisc.edu/regents.html.

International Research and Exchanges Board
Administers academic exchange programs for U.S. scholars traveling to Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia and Mongolia. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Grant opportunities include:

Short-Term Travel Grants
Grants for scholarly projects focusing on Central and Eastern Europe, Eurasia and limited opportunities for Mongolia.

Deadlines are Feb. 1 and June 1.

Information: IREX-International Research and Exchange Board, 1616 H Street, NW, Washington DC, 20006; phone: (202) 628-8188; or visit: http://irex.org/.

Virginia Horne Henry Fund
The goal of this fund is to help UW–Madison develop a margin of excellence in women’s physical education by creating a campus resource dedicated to the pursuit of women’s lifelong learning skills in the area of physical education. Administered through the School of Education, the fund will be used to support two Wisconsin Distinguished Graduate Fellowships in women’s physical education issues and an annual competition for funding related to women’s physical education. Funds may be requested for one-time events or for ongoing projects. Funds will be available for use as of July 1. Completed applications should be sent by Feb. 1 to: Virginia Horne Henry Fund Committee, 123 Education Building. Information: Mariamne Whatley, 262-2463; or e-mail: whatley@mail.education.wisc.edu.

Council on International Education
A new grants competition for 2000-01. To request an application or for additional information: Michael Hinden, Associate Dean of International Studies, Office of International Studies and Programs, 269 Bascom Hall, 500 Lincoln Drive, Madison, WI 53706-1380. Phone: 262-5805 or e-mail: hinden@macc.wisc.edu.

Deadline for campus receipt of proposals is Feb. 18. Completed proposals will be screened at the campus level before transmission to the UW System. Proposals should be sent to Hinden at the above address.

Excellence in Undergraduate Research
Wisconsin/Hilldale Undergraduate/Faculty Research Fellowships provide support for collaborative research. Applications due: Feb. 4.

Holstrom Environmental Scholarships are awarded for collaborative research on environmental issues. Applications due: Feb. 4.

Academic Excellence (University Book Store) Awards recognize students who have distinguished themselves by completing outstanding independent projects. Applications due: March 3.

Wisconsin Idea Undergraduate Fellowships are awarded for research service projects involving community organizations. This program for 2000-01 is sponsored by the Provost’s Office and the Morgridge Center for Public Service. For more information

about this initiative, contact Susan Vande Hei, 263-4009, or e-mail: smvandeh@facstaff.wisc.edu. Applications due: Feb. 4.

Individual faculty/instructional staff members may submit no more than three student applications per award program. Information: Office of the Provost, 150 Bascom Hall, 262-1304.

Brittingham Foundation Visitors
The Brittingham Foundation has provided generous funding to enable us to enrich small upper-level courses or seminars for undergraduates by bringing distinguished visitors to the classroom. The purpose of the Brittingham awards is to introduce advanced students to those working “in the field” who can contribute directly to the knowledge and skills students will need upon graduation. Visitors who exemplify interdisciplinary commitments and experiences are of particular interest to this program; they need not have “academic” credentials.

Brittingham awards are not intended to bring groups of visitors to campus but rather to provide a sustained interaction between a single visitor (non-academic if possible) and a specifically designated small group of undergraduates. Lecturing to large groups or classes is not necessary and does not enhance an application.

By integrating distinguished visitors into undergraduate seminars or small advanced courses, students will have the opportunity to focus their undergraduate studies in the major and to increase their awareness of the kinds of expertise and accomplishments they will need for subsequent work. The specific nature of the course(s) will, no doubt, vary from department to department and may include other upper-class students as well as graduating seniors. The course or seminar should either carry honors credit or provide a means by which individual students may obtain honors credit.

Budgets of up to $2,500 will be considered for each project; up to eight awards will be made for 2000-01. Under unusual circumstances when the expenses of a visit necessitate additional funds, larger awards will be considered. Travel expenses, honoraria, special supply needs and other appropriate expenses may be included. In past years, visitors have been on campus approximately a week; it is unlikely that visits of fewer than three full days will be funded. Proposals should include three copies of:

(1) A brief letter from the department chair (or chairs if two or more departments are sponsoring the proposal), which indicates how proposed visits will strengthen the education of undergraduate students and how many would be affected;

(2) A brief proposal from the faculty member(s) in charge of the upper-level course(s). The proposal should outline the contributions of specified visitor(s). It would be helpful if departments could consider coordinating the classroom visit(s) with a public lecture or a similar forum that would benefit other students, staff and members of the community; and

(3) A budget of estimated expenses to cover the costs of the visit and other material that might be necessary, either in preparation for the visit or as a result of it.

Departments should forward their proposals for the 2000-01 academic year to the Provost’s Office, 150 Bascom Hall, by Feb. 25. Announcements of awards will be made around the first of April.

For additional information, contact Associate Vice Chancellor Robert Skloot, 262-5246.

Teaching and Learning with Technology Grants
The Division of Information Technology (DoIT) announces the new Teaching & Learning with Technology (TLT) Grants Competition 2000 to support faculty and instructional staff in creating new pedagogies that use instructional technology to enhance teaching and learning. Deadline: Monday, May 1, 4:30 p.m.

Faculty and staff at all instructional levels are eligible to apply. All applicants are required to complete a pre-proposal phase. Please see the complete proposal guidelines for more details.

At least $150,000 will be awarded this year. Proposals will be reviewed by a faculty committee and selected based on the following criteria: (1) instructional need, (2) innovative application of instructional technology, (3) cost-effectiveness and (4) congruence with initiative priorities. For a full copy of proposal guidelines, visit: http://www.wisc.edu/learntech/grants/tltgrants.htm or see your department chair or secretary for a hard-copy version of materials.

DoIT’s Department of Learning Technology and Distance Education (LTDE) will host “The New Teaching & Learning with Technology Grants: What Is It and Who Receives One” brown bag series on Friday, Feb. 4, and Thursday, March 9, to introduce and answer questions. Both brown bags will feature a project demonstration by a former grant recipient, and are scheduled from noon-1 p.m., 3139 Computer Sciences. Visit: http://www.wisc.edu/learntech/menus/events.htm for more information on LTDE-sponsored events.

The Teaching and Learning with Technology Grants are sponsored by the chancellor’s office, funded by the Hilldale Foundation and administered by DoIT’s Department of Learning Technology and Distance Education (LTDE). Information: Lisa Peyton-Caire, DoIT LTDE, 265-8638; or e-mail: lmcaire@doit.wisc.edu.

Undergraduate Research Symposium 2000
Wednesday, April 5, at Memorial Union.

Undergraduate students enrolled in a degree program during 1999-00 year may apply. Projects must have been done under the supervision of a faculty/staff member. Students who have participated in team projects are eligible. An individual faculty/staff member may sponsor up to three applications (individual or team) for this event.

Art projects, research posters and other representations of creative endeavors in the biological science, the humanities (creative writing and general humanities), the physical sciences and social studies will be included. The symposium will include oral presentations, individual or ensemble performances, posters and tabletop displays. Application forms are available from undergraduate advising offices across campus. Questions may be directed to: research@lssaa.wisc.edu.

Applications must include the following (four copies of all materials are required):

Official application form, including an abstract in the box provided.
A descriptive narrative of no more than three double-spaced, typewritten pages that includes a statement of the project objectives. Applicants may include other materials where appropriate, i.e. videotapes, photos, cassette tapes, etc., in addition to the descriptive narrative. Humanities-Creative Writing applicants should observe the following length restrictions: poetry (10 poems or a maximum of 20 pages); prose (30-50 pages). Please note: Applicants should not submit the original copy of artwork or other materials that cannot be duplicated. Application materials will not be returned.
A personal statement from the student, not to exceed one double-spaced typewritten page, that indicates the importance of the independent project experience to his/her education and career goals.
A letter of recommendation from the faculty/staff mentor. The letter should be attached to the application in a sealed envelope with the mentor’s signature across the seal.

The goals and objectives of the project must be clearly stated. The project must demonstrate original and creative thought/action on the part of the student applicant(s). The application materials (abstract and narrative) and proposed presentation must be well-organized and easily understood by a general audience.

Deliver completed application materials to: Office of the Provost, 150 Bascom Hall, 7:45 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday. Deadline: Friday, Feb. 11.

Teaching Enhancement Grants
The Provost’s Office is pleased to announce the second year of the teaching and learning initiative for undergraduate education called the Teaching Enhancement Grants (TEGs). The chancellor has allocated $50,000 a year for three years from the resources available for innovative programs at the University of Wisconsin Foundation. Last year, the university fully funded 10 proposals and partially funded two proposals.

TEGs are intended to assist in implementing innovations in undergraduate education that would otherwise not be funded. They focus on undergraduate students’ active participation in their education (in and out of classroom experiences, service learning, etc.), through a variety of means (freshman seminars, field trips, meetings with visiting guests, etc.), with additional benefits (Comm-B credits, interdisciplinary endeavors, etc.).

Applications should be sent to the Office of Associate Vice Chancellor Bob Skloot, 117 Bascom Hall, by Monday, March 27. Questions, applications: Chris Carlson-Dakes, 263-4259; or e-mail: cgcarlso@facstaff.wisc.edu. A list of winners from last year is also available upon request.

Athletic Board Vacancies
The Athletic Board will have three faculty vacancies beginning July 1. The University Committee will accept applications/nominations until Tuesday, Feb. 15. Nominators should confirm that nominees are willing to serve if appointed.

Terms on the Athletic Board are four years, renewable once. There are 12 faculty, two academic staff, four alumni and four students (three votes) on the board. The board has been functioning with six standing committees: Academic Affairs, Finance, Planning and Equity, Personnel, Compliance and University Ridge Oversight. Meetings of committees generally occur with the same frequency as full board meetings, which is nine times per calendar year, including twice in the summer. Members are expected to serve on two or more of these committees and to become familiar with the personnel and operation of the department and its 23 sports, including attending a sampling of athletic events for several sports.

Nominees will be asked to submit by Tuesday, Feb. 29, a letter describing what they believe they would contribute to the board, and an up-to-date curriculum vitae, with research and teaching summarized if desired, but university service detailed. Nominations, letters and vitae should be addressed to the University Committee, Office of the Secretary of the Faculty, 133 Bascom. Faculty who were nominated and submitted materials for the September 1999, vacancy may assume their files are still active. The University Committee will screen materials and interview candidates during their regular Monday afternoon meetings. The committee will then consult with the chancellor on their final list, and upon his approval will appoint new members by the end of the spring semester.

Administrative
035643: Assistant Dean (L)/Assistant Dean, Med Sc/Administration (50%-100%). Apply by January 30.

036055: Assistant Dean (M), Educ/General Administration (100%). Apply by February 15.

036255: Assistant Dean (L), L&S/Administration (100%). Apply by March 1.

036387: Outreach Specialist/Sr Outreach Spec, Nur/Outreach & Continuing Education (50%-100%). Apply by January 25.

Clinical / Health Sciences
036306: Clinical Asst Prof/Clinical Assoc Prof, Vet M/Medical Sciences (100%). Apply by February 7.

Instruction
035872: Asst Faculty Assoc, L&S/Theatre & Drama (100%). Apply by January 31.

035881: Faculty Associate, Bus/School of Business (100%). Apply by February 1.

036245: Instructl Prg Mgr I, Med Sc/Academic Affairs (50%-100%). Apply by January 25.

036248: Asst Faculty Assoc, L&S/School of Music (100%). Apply by February 15.

036281: Asst Faculty Assoc, Educ/Curriculum and Instruction (50%-100%). Apply by February 1.

036387: Outreach Specialist/Sr Outreach Spec, Nur/Outreach & Continuing Education (50%-100%). Apply by January 25.

Research
035213: Assoc Researcher, L&S/Computer Sciences (100%). Apply by February 8.

035609: Research Specialist/Sr Research Spec, Ag&Lsc/Genetics (100%). Apply by January 28.

035861: Assoc Research Spec/Research Specialist/ Sr Research Spec, Med Sc/Physiology (100%). Apply by March 1.

035869: Assistant Scientist, L&S/Astronomy (100%). Apply by February 1.

036021: Assistant Scientist, L&S/Physics (100%). Apply by January 31.

036115: Assoc Research Spec/Research Specialist, Vet M/Medical Sciences (100%). Apply by February 28.

036146: Assistant Scientist, Engr/Engineering Experiment Station (50%-100%). Apply by January 28.

036165: Asst Researcher/ Assoc Researcher/Researcher, Engr/Engineering Experiment Station (100%). Apply by February 3.

036291: Assoc Research Spec/ Research Specialist, Med Sc/Pharmacology (100%). Apply by January 31.

036387: Outreach Specialist/Sr Outreach Spec, Nur/Outreach & Continuing Education (50%-100%). Apply by January 25.

036391: Assoc Research Spec, L&S/Psychology (100%). Apply by January 25.

Student Services
036097: Asst Dir, Admiss (L), Ac Svc/office of Admissions (100%). Apply by January 25.

036255: Assistant Dean (L), L&S/Administration (100%). Apply by March 1.

036348: Student Services Spec, Union/Conference Services (100%). Apply by January 28.

Non-academic staff positions
Chief Marketing and Communications Officer
Wisconsin Alumni Association
Contact Paula Bonner, 608/262-9630
e-mail: pjhoesly@facstaff.wisc.edu
650 N. Lake St.
Madison, WI 53706
Apply by January 30.

Due to publication schedules and limited space, not all Academic Staff or Limited vacancies are listed in Wisconsin Week. Complete descriptions of all vacancies (including faculty) are available electronically through the Web at http://wiscinfo.doit.wisc.edu/ohr/employment/employ.html [click on “Position Vacancy Listings (Faculty, Academic Staff, and Limited Positions”)] or at the Academic Personnel Office, 174 Bascom Hall (263-2511).

UW–Madison is an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action employer.

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