FYI

Forums set for director of Affirmative Action and Equity
The Office of the Provost is conducting a search for the director of Affirmative Action and Equity. The 10-member search committee chaired by Wanda Mitchell, vice provost for diversity, is about to interview two new candidates from the extended search process. Public forums will be held on the UNH campus for the two candidates. Your participation in the public forums is requested and the search committee welcomes your input on the candidates.
 
The candidate A will be on campus Thursday, Sept. 15.  A public forum will be from 12:15 – 1:30 p.m. in MUB 302. The candidate B will be on campus Friday, Sept. 16. A public forum will be from noon– 1:15 p.m. in MUB 302. Copies of the candidates CVs can found at the Reference Desk of the Dimond Library. (08-31-05)

IROP Information for Faculty
The International Research Opportunities Program (IROP) funds undergraduate research projects abroad every summer. Know a student who’s a good candidate? Want to be a mentor yourself? Just want more information? Please contact the coordinator at georgeann.murphy@unh.edu, 2-1933, or visit http://www.unh.edu/irop. Current juniors may apply by Oct. 20 for funding for summer of 2006; sophomores may apply by April 6 for funding for summer of 2007. IROP is open to students in all fields of study -- please spread the word. (08-31-05)

UROP Information for Faculty
Faculty are asked to share the following informationwith students about the Undergraduate Research Opportunities Program (UROP). Information sessions for students to learn more about how they can develop a project, investigate a topic, and receive funding will be held Tuesday, Oct. 25, 3:30-4:30 p.m., MUB Room 302; and Tuesday, Nov. 1, 1–2 p.m., MUB Room 332. Proposal writing workshops are set for Wednesday, Sept. 21, 4-5:30 p.m., Rudman Hall, Room 381 (science and engineering methodology); Wednesday, Sept. 28, 4-5:30 p.m., Rudman Hall, Room 381 (science and engineering methodology); Wednesday, Sept. 28, 4-5:30 p.m., Hood House Solarium (social science methodology); and Thursday, Sept. 29, 4-5:30 p.m. MUB Room 302 (arts and humanities; all students welcome). Application deadlines are as follows: Undergraduate Research Award, Oct. 12, and March 1, 2006; SURF Abroad (for summer 2006), Dec. 14; SURF USA Deadline (for summer 2006), March 1, 2006. INCO 590:
Student Research Experience is available to faculty members who may identify students to work with them on activities related to their teaching or research responsibilities. Variable credit. Support for research expenses available. For more information, contact the UROP office, 2-4323 or go to http://www.unh.edu/urop/sre.html. Visit http://www.unh.edu/urop. Questions? Contact us at urop@unh.edu. UROP supports research in all fields. (08-17-05)

Staff grant deadline is Sept. 8
The next application deadline for the UNH Staff Professional Development Grant is Sept. 8. The maximum award is $750.  No more than one grant will be awarded per person during a 12-month period. The Staff Professional Development Grant Program provides the opportunity for EE, OS, and PAT staff to attain new skills or knowledge in a manner that will enhance a staff member's performance or eligibility for promotion and be of specific benefit to the department, college, university and/or university system. Such opportunities might include conferences, workshops and seminars, both on and off campus; academic courses not offered within the university system; travel and accommodations for off campus courses, workshops; and special projects, including but not limited to research and publication. For additional information/criteria and the application, please visit http://www.unh.edu/hr/pod/pdfs/Staff-Prof-Dev-Grant.pdf. (08-02-05)

Academic year work-study information available
The Financial Aid Office is preparing for the 2005/2006 Academic Year Federal Work-Study Program. Departments have been sent information in the mail about posting work study positions. Please contact Beth.Cilley@unh.edu or the Financial Aid Office at 2-3600 if you need additional information. (07-28-05)