Deadline is Friday, May 6
The Office of the Provost is pleased to announce that the Public Affairs theme for the 2017–2018 academic year will be Sustainability in Practice: Consensus and Consequences. In order to allow for better planning and preparation, we have selected the theme early and are now accepting nominations and applications for the Provost Fellow for Public Affairs for 2017–2018. The selected Fellow will “shadow” the current Provost Fellow, Dr. Kevin Pybas, in order to better understand the planning process of the Public Affairs Conference.
The 2017–2018 Public Affairs theme, Sustainability in Practice: Consensus and Consequences, is rich with opportunities to engage the campus community in discussions. It will serve as a vehicle for investigating the benefits, issues, and challenges of sustainability not only in the natural sciences, but also how it encompasses societal components that reach every corner of human behavior: government, business, education, the arts, medicine and human services. As is the case this year with the theme of Building Healthy Communities, the intent will be to incorporate this new theme into as many campus activities and programs as possible.
The Office of the Provost welcomes applications and nominations for a Provost Fellow who will be responsible for refining this theme, developing and promoting related activities and serve as the chair of the 2018 Public Affairs Conference. The person selected will receive a one course reassignment per semester (total of 6 hours) and an $8,000 stipend. Although the appointment will be for one year, the person selected will be asked to shadow the 2016–2017 Provost Fellow in order to gain an understanding of the full responsibilities of the position.
Individuals wishing to be considered for this position should submit a CV and letter of interest outlining their experience, skills and ideas to Dr. Rachelle Darabi, Associate Provost for Student Development and Public Affairs, no later than 5:00 p.m., May 6. Review of applications will begin immediately. Questions concerning this position should be directed to Dr. Rachelle Darabi.
Read expanded definition of 2017-2018 of Public Affairs theme