Announcements
Summer Bulletin
UW–Madison’s new “Summer Bulletin” lists nearly 1,600 credit classes. Every one of the university’s 11 schools and colleges offers courses in summer. Classes can be taken in nearly 70 sessions, from one to 13 weeks long. The most popular are the eight-week general session, June 14-Aug. 6, and the three-week early session, May 24-June 11.
Some of this year’s courses include Ancient Technology and Innovation, Professional Practice and Community Problem Solving, Transatlantic Teacher Training: Immigration Past and Present, Building Educational Communities, Ancient Tragedy, Summer Institute in Biostatistics, and residential immersion programs in Arabic. This year’s University Summer Forums, which are free to the public, focus on Visions of Human Potential and A Century of Life Sciences Research at Wisconsin.
For a copy of the bulletin: 262-1156 or info@dcs.wisc.edu. Copies are also available at Dane County public libraries and http://www.dcs.wisc.edu/summer/bulletin.htm.
Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters Fellows
The Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters is accepting nominations for fellows. The deadline is Saturday, April 10.
Fellows of the Wisconsin Academy include musician Ben Sidran, poet Ron Wallace, stem cell researcher James Thomson, historian Gerda Lerner, African American studies professor Nellie McKay and biochemistry professor Hector DeLuca.
A nominee must have or have had a relationship to the state of Wisconsin. Fellows are expected to be esteemed for discoveries or other significant contributions to the cultural life and welfare of the state. Nominees may represent any of the three areas of the Wisconsin Academy — sciences, arts or letters, but need not be restricted to these. Usually five nominees are chosen annually.
For information and to download a nomination form, visit: http://www.wisconsinacademy.org/programs/fellows.html. Materials should be sent to: Fellows Committee, Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters, 1922 University Ave.
Strategic Faculty Seed Positions
The Office of International Studies and Programs is partnering with the International Institute to launch an initiative to provide seed funds for selected faculty positions in critical and core areas of international and area studies. This initiative will help build faculty strength in fields deemed important by internationally oriented faculty. This initiative does not replace or preclude the Policy on Protection of Strategic Positions in Area and International Studies Programs, also known as the “safety net.”
The office is calling on institute programs, in conjunction with partnering departments, to identify areas of critical need for faculty, where the addition of a permanent faculty line will strengthen research and curriculum, enrich one or more institute programs, expand interdisciplinary and cross-college partnerships across the campus, and maintain UW–Madison’s comparative strength in international studies.
Each International Institute member program, in collaboration with partner departments, may submit by Friday, March 26, a proposal for its top hiring priority (one position) for a tenure-track assistant professor. Member programs are encouraged to show clear evidence of department/program interest and commitment to the position.
The strategic faculty seed position will be fully funded by the International Institute, its sponsoring member program/s and the Office of International Studies and Programs for a maximum of three years, after which period the beneficiary department and its respective college/school will pick up the funding. This assumes an assistant professor makes between $55,000-$70,000 a year. Higher anticipated salaries will require more match from the schools or colleges.
Recruitment will occur in the academic year 2004-05 and the new faculty would be scheduled to begin teaching on campus in fall 2005. The new faculty member will be required to do 25 percent of his or her teaching or a minimum of one course per year in the critical need area.
Proposal guidelines
Proposals identifying the position description meeting the highest priority area should be submitted by member programs of the institute. The initial proposals should be no longer than two single-spaced pages. The proposal should include a cover sheet with the name of the lead faculty contact(s) and their contact information, the nominating member program of the International Institute, departmental home(s) for the new hire, proposed position and projected salary; a letter from the hiring department indicating support and evidence of commitment for the creation of a position; and a draft position description with an accompanying rationale that addresses the following issues:
- How the position will strengthen the leadership of a member program and/or provide a critical margin of excellence.
- The need the position will fill in the department, and how this will strengthen the department’s graduate program or its undergraduate curricular offerings.
- Other university needs that might be addressed with this hire (in relation to hiring clusters, research circles, research centers, etc.).
- How the hire will make UW–Madison more competitive nationally and internationally.
- How effectively the proposed hire addresses campus diversity needs.
- The potential for attracting matching support from other schools/colleges and other campus units for this position.
- The potential for success in hiring in this area.
Submit the proposal electronically to atripp@wisc.edu by Friday, March 26, 4 p.m. If you do not receive confirmation of receipt within 24 hours, call 262-5805. For information and advice on the Faculty Seed competition: Aili Mari Tripp, associate dean, Office of International Studies and Programs, 262-5805, atripp@wisc.edu; or Catherine Meschievitz, associate director of the International Institute and associate dean, Office of International Studies and Programs, 262-9070, csmeschi@facstaff.wisc.edu.
Athletic Board Vacancy
The Academic Staff Nominating Committee is seeking candidates interested in serving on the UW Athletic Board. Candidates should submit a r>=sum>= 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 Monday, 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 at http://wiscinfo.doit.wisc.edu/secfac/committees/CommitteesList.asp.
Nasal Washing Study
The ear, nose and throat department is recruiting adults to participate in a research study that looks at how sinus/nasal function is affected by salt water irrigation. The department is looking for people with sinus problems as well as those with “healthy” sinuses. Participants will complete four sessions on four separate days, all performed at the ear, nose and throat clinic. Compensation for completing all four sessions is $40. Information: Tony Kille, 265-0864.
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.
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.
Information and application: http://wiscinfo.doit.wisc.edu/teaching-academy/TASI/TASIindex.html, or contact Mary Jae Paul, mpaul@bascom.wisc.edu. Applications should be e-mailed to mpaul@bascom. wisc.edu by 4:30 p.m., Friday, March 12.
Teaching Academy Seeks 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 instructors; discuss challenges instructors face and get feedback from others who face similar challenges; get advice on designing courses, collaborating with another instructor, assessing student work, dealing with large classes, incorporating discussion in the classroom and applying for jobs; help fellow TAs and improve the TA experience; 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.
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 |
|---|---|
| May 1 | March 15 |
| June 1 | April 15 |
Stop-Smoking Medication Tested
To help test a stop-smoking medication the Medical School’s Center for Tobacco Research and Intervention is looking for about 100 smokers who want to quit. Participants will receive individual counseling and may receive experimental stop-smoking medication. They will be asked to attend several sessions at the clinic and 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
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.