Announcements
Athletic Board Vacancy
The Academic Staff Nominating Committee is seeking candidates interested in serving on the UW Athletic Board. Candidates should submit a résumé and a one-page cover letter that states how your background has prepared you for the work on this committee, describes the philosophy or emphasis you would bring to your committee role, and why you are interested in this position. Finalists for this four-year term will be interviewed by a selection committee. All materials must be submitted by March 1 to Colleen McCabe, 270 Bascom Hall, cmccabe@bascom.wisc.edu. A description of Athletic Board functions is on the Secretary of the Faculty Web site.
Postpartum Depression Study
Roseanne Clark, Medical School, is conducting a National Institute of Mental Health-funded study comparing two therapeutic treatments for mothers with major depression during the postpartum period.
Major depression occurs in 10 to 15 percent of women during the first months following the birth of a baby. Information: Kathleen Hipke, 263-5000; http://ppd.psychiatry.wisc.edu.
Teaching Academy Accepting Nominations for Fellows
The Teaching Academy is seeking nominations to select scholar-teachers as fellows at UW–Madison. Fellowship in the Teaching Academy is an honor and an opportunity to become involved in the dynamic teaching and learning programming that occurs on campus. Nominees may be any faculty or academic staff who are outstanding educators and are concerned about teaching and enriching the learning environment. Deadline: Friday, Feb. 20. Information and nomination materials: http://wiscinfo.doit.wisc. edu/teaching-academy/, or contact Mary Jae Paul, mpaul@bascom.wisc.edu.
Summer Institute on Teaching and Learning Call for Applications
The Teaching Academy announces the fifth Summer Institute on Teaching and Learning, June 7-10 at the Saint Benedict Center in Middleton. Participating faculty and instructional staff can design a new course, rethink and redesign an existing course, and reflect on teaching goals and methods through conversation with others.
Interested persons are invited to submit a one-page (two-sided, if needed) proposal describing:
- what you would like to accomplish, such as the revision of an existing course or the creation of a new course;
- how you and/or your program or department will benefit from your involvement;
- what resources you will need during the institute to accomplish your goal(s);
- a separate statement of financial needs for course development (only if you are applying for a financial award).
The proposal must include a cover sheet containing name and title, department or program, and campus address, phone and e-mail.
Applications should be e-mailed to mpaul@bascom.wisc.edu by 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 12. Information and application: http://wiscinfo.doit.wisc.edu/teaching-academy/ TASI/TASIindex.html, or contact Mary Jae Paul, mpaul@bascom.wisc.edu.
Teaching Academy Accepting Nominations for Future Faculty Partners
Anyone with a continuing academic connection to UW–Madison who is engaged in graduate or professional study for a career in higher-education teaching (such as graduate students, teaching assistants, medical and veterinary residents, and post-doctoral fellows) is eligible to be nominated as a future faculty partner of the Teaching Academy. Future faculty partners can interact with graduate students across the sciences, social sciences and the humanities; learn from and discuss ideas with accomplished instructors; discuss challenges instructors face and get feedback from others who face similar challenges; get practical advice on designing courses, collaborating with another instructor, assessing student work techniques, dealing with large classes, incorporating discussion in the classroom and applying for jobs at universities; help fellow TAs and improve the TA experience on campus; and document commitment to teaching.
Nominations are due on Friday, March 5. Information and nomination materials: http://wiscinfo.doit.wisc.edu/teaching-academy/, or contact Mary Jae Paul, mpaul@bascom.wisc.edu.
Swim Stroke Analysis Offered
The UW Health Sports Medicine Center offers swim-stroke analysis to help advanced swimmers improve efficiency, prevent injuries and gain speed. The analysis is helpful for those training a sprint distance, Olympic distance or the Ironman distance triathlon. Strokes are videotaped and analyzed during one-hour session. Participants receive corrective swim drills, VHS copy of video tape, and written description of mechanical strengths and weaknesses, and correlating still photos. For individuals who would like additional technique work, the Sports Medicine Center offers technique/swim lessons. Call Mark at 265-8350 to schedule appointments.
Lectures Committee
The Lectures Committee is soliciting applications from departments, academic programs and registered student organizations for support of public lectures. The committee reviews applications once each month. When requesting support for an international speaker, additional preparation time may be needed to allow for the visa application process. Applications will be accepted as long as funds are available. For information, contact Joe Farrenkopf, farrenkopf@mail.bascom.wisc.edu, 262-3956.
| For lecture date | Application deadline |
|---|---|
| April 1 | Feb. 15 |
| May 1 | March 15 |
| June 1 | April 15 |
Stop-Smoking Medication Tested
The Medical School’s Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention is looking for about 100 smokers who want to quit and are willing to help test a stop-smoking medication. Participating smokers will receive individual counseling and may receive the experimental stop-smoking medication. They will be asked to attend several sessions at the CTRI clinic and then participate in follow up for seven months. To volunteer, call (877) END-CIGS (363-2447) toll-free. The study is being conducted at CTRI offices at 1930 Monroe St., Suite 200.
Psychology Study Needs Participants
A study of cognitive and emotional functioning in adults ages 25-60 is being conducted in the PATHS Lab at the psychology department. This study explores the ways in which individual differences in personality factors, such as impulsiveness and sociability, affect performance on behavioral tasks. Participation involves completing questionnaires, performing computerized tasks and undergoing a confidential interview. A brief phone screening is required. Testing, which involves one session of two and a half to three hours, can take place evenings or weekends. Qualifying participants receive $35. Information: Christie Matts, 263-2791, cwmatts@wisc.edu.
Seasonal Affective Disorder Study
John Marshall is recruiting men and women to participate in a medication research study for the prevention of seasonal affective disorder. Participation involves visiting the clinic and taking the study medication on a daily basis. Symptoms are:
- Depressed mood most of the day, nearly every day
- Decreased interest or pleasure in nearly all activities
- Change in appetite or weight
- Difficulty falling or staying asleep
- Fatigue or loss of energy
- Feeling worthless or guilty nearly every day
- Trouble concentrating or remembering, or being indecisive
These symptoms are present during fall and/or winter and come back every year around the same time. Information: http://www.psychiatry.wisc.edu/research/clinicaltrials.htm; Heather Botts, hlbotts@facstaff.wisc.edu.
Waisman Center Language Research Needs Participants
The Waisman Center is seeking individuals ages 12-20 who have mild to moderate cognitive disabilities of unknown origin, not associated with Down syndrome, autistic spectrum disorder, fragile X syndrome, cerebral palsy or fetal alcohol syndrome, and who use spoken English to communicate.
Participation will involve one two-to-three hour visit to the Waisman Center, Monday-Saturday. Individuals will participate in activities that explore vocabulary, language, storytelling, memory and problem-solving. Families are paid $30. Information: Heidi Sindberg, 263-1511, sindberg@waisman.wisc.edu.
Caregivers Assessment Survey
The Center for Health Systems Research and Analysis is researching family caregiver needs during the course of cancer illness. Results will help develop a non-commercial, university-based computer information and support system. Individuals 18 or older who are or were the main people assisting in care and support of loved ones with cancer can participate. A one-time mailed survey is involved; it takes less than one hour to complete. Participants receive a reimbursement of $20. For information or to participate: 262-8441 or (866) STUDY-60; http://chess.chsra.wisc.edu/Chess/.