FYI
Feb. 27, 2004 Edition

Are you interested in the V.P. Discretionary Grant Fund?
The Academic Strategic Plan has been approved, and one of the five strategic themes is “engagement and outreach.” To reflect this theme the VPR&PS Discretionary Fund will focus on “outreach scholarship.”Outreach Scholarship projects represent research efforts in which there is a mutually beneficial collaboration between UNH and external partners to generate and apply relevant knowledge to directly benefit the public. Applications are being accepted for FY04 discretionary grants. Application guidelines are available in the VPR&PS office and will be sent out to all faculty (tenure-track, research, extension, clinical) in late February. For additional information contact Kathy Mandsager, at 2-1997, kathy.mandsager@unh.edu. The deadline for receipt of proposals is April 15.

Professional Advising Award nominations are due March 3
Each year, the university recognizes one of its professional advisors for excellence in advising. Former recipients include Carol French (CEPS), Suzanne Booska (COLSA), Carole Pierce (SHHS), Janet Tucker (formerly DCE), Carol Sanborn (formerly UAC), Regina McCarthy (UNHM), Janice Chadwick (Psychology), Joanne Maldari (Athletics), Chris Sohl (Honors), and Carol Tonge Mack (formerly, UACC). This year, nominations are due in the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs’ office by noon March 3. Nominees should have at least three letters of support, including two from students, that address, among other attributes, the advisor’s knowledge and competence in their advising and commitment to assisting students. The award will be presented at the annual award luncheon March 23.

Summer Work Study information is available
The Financial Aid Office is preparing for the Summer Federal Work-Study Program. Student applications are available in the Financial Aid Office and online at www.unh.edu/financial-aid. Departments will receive information in the mail. The Financial Aid Office is offering two informational meetings on the Summer Federal Work-Study Program: Tuesday, March 9, 10 a.m., MUB Room 332, and Wednesday, March 10, 2 p.m., MUB room 330. Please contact Beth.Cilley@unh.edu or the Financial Aid Office at 2-3600 with questions.

FITSI applications due today
Applications for the third annual Faculty Instructional Technology Summer Institute (FITSI) sponsored by CIS Academic Technology are due today. The institute, held at UNH June 7-11, is a hands-on training program offered to faculty and instructors in full-time, permanent positions at UNH. Programming for the week includes workshops and presentations by UNH instructional technology staff along with sessions facilitated by recognized leaders in the field outside of UNH. Faculty selected to participate will receive a free PC or Macintosh laptop computer for teaching or personal use. To apply, visit http://at.unh.edu/fitsi/2004.