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THE – ANN ARBOR

SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY

Kenichi Kuroda, Ph.D., Assistant of Dentistry, Department of Biological and Materials Sciences, effective September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2009, from the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences

Xianglei Huang, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007, from the Columbia University, New York, New York

Allison L. Steiner, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Atmospheric, Oceanic and Space Sciences, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the University of California, Berkeley, California

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Seth Pettie, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of and Computer Science, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the Max Planck Institute for Informatik, Saarbrucken, Germany

Clayton D. Scott, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the Rice University, Houston,

COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS

Asian Languages and Cultures

Arvind-Pal Mandair, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Asian Languages and Cultures, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the Hofstra University, Hempstead, New York

Srilata Raman, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Asian Languages and Cultures, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the University of Heidelberg, Heidelberg, Germany

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COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS (continued)

Astronomy

Oleg Y. Gnedin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Astronomy, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

English Language and Literature

Michael D. Byers, M.A., Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Gillian C. White, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the Princeton University, Princeton New Jersey

Linguistics

Andries W. Coetzee, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Linguistics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Mathematics

Tatyana Chmutova, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the , Cambridge, Massachusetts

Emery D. Conrad, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2008, from the Polytechnic Institute, Blacksburg, Virginia

Ahmet Duran, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Daihai He, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, from the Tel Aviv University, Tel Aviv, Israel

Valentina Joukhovitski, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2008, from the Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois

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COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS (continued)

Mathematics (continued)

Radu M. Laza, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the Columbia University, New York, New York

Anna B. Lenzhen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois

Sophie Morier-Genoud, Ph.D., T H Hildebrandt Research Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the University of Lyon, Lyon, France

Carl B. Mummert, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the Appalachian State University, Boone, North Carolina

Lan T. Nguyen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2008, from the University of California, Los Angeles, California

Pekka J. Pankka, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the University of Bern, Bern, Switzerland

Thomas K. Petersen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the Brander’s University, Waltham, Massachusetts

Sonmez Sahutoglu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the Texas A & M University, College Station, Texas

Karl E. Schwede, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the University of , , Washington

Semih O. Sezer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey

Anna Siano, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the University of Padova, Padova, Italy

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COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS (continued)

Mathematics (continued)

Alexander I. Sotirov, Ph.D., T H Hildebrandt Research Assistant Professor of Mathematics and Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the Stanford University, Stanford, California

Xiaoming Zheng, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Mathematics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the University of California, Irvine, California

Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology

Haoxing Xu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, effective January 1, 2007 to May 31, 2009, from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Physics

David K. Lubensky, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Physics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the Vrije University, Amsterdam, Netherlands

Aaron T. Pierce, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Physics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts

Statistics

Yves A. Atchade, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Statistics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Anesthesiology

Anne Cowan, M.D., Clinical Lecturer in Anesthesiology, effective November 27, 2006 to November 26, 2007, from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Nazar Murad, M.BCHB, Clinical Lecturer in Anesthesiology, effective August 1, 2006 to July 31, 2007, from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

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MEDICAL SCHOOL (continued)

Anesthesiology (continued)

Satya-Krishna Ramachandran, M.D., Clinical Lecturer in Anesthesiology, effective September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007, from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Family Medicine

Yosuke Fujioka, M.D., Clinical Instructor in Family Medicine, effective September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007, from the University of Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Karl T. Rew, M.D., Clinical Instructor in Family Medicine, effective September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007, from the Centre for Health Care Medical Associates, San Diego, California

Internal Medicine

Xiaochun Yu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, effective September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2013, from the Mayo Clinic, Rochester,

Michael Clay, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, effective August 1, 2006 to July 31, 2009, from the Cook County Bureau of Health Services, Chicago, Illinois

Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine

Karen L. Rogers, D.V.M., Clinical Assistant Professor of Animal Medicine, effective August 1, 2006 to July 31, 2007, from the Pfizer Global Research Division, Groton, Connecticut

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Marjorie C. Treadwell, M.D., Clinical Professor of Obstetrics and Gynecology, effective August 28, 2006 to August 31, 2007, from the Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan

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MEDICAL SCHOOL (continued)

Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences

Jill E. Green, M.D., Clinical Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences, effective August 1, 2006 to July 31, 2007, from the California Pacific Medical Center, San Francisco, California

Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases

Leesha Hoiletette, M.D., Clinical Lecturer in Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases, effective September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007, from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Psychiatry

Kara Z. Bambauer, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychiatry, effective August 7, 2006 to August 31, 2007, from the Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts

Cynthia J. Ewell Foster, Ph.D., Clinical Lecturer in Psychiatry, effective August 1, 2006 to July 31, 2007, from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan

Radiation Oncology

Iris Gluck, M.D., Clinical Lecturer in Radiation Oncology, effective September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2008, from the Sheba Medical Center, Ramat Gan, Israel

Radiology

Upma Hemal, M.D., Clinical Lecturer in Radiology, effective September 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007, from the Lady Hardinge Medical College, New Delhi, India

Brian J. Sabb, D.O., Clinical Lecturer in Radiology, effective August 28, 2006 to August 31, 2007, from the Associated Radiology of Oakland County, Bloomfield, Michigan

SCHOOL OF MUSIC

Rodney C. Dorsey, D.M., Assistant Professor of Music, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2010, from the De Paul University, Chicago, Illinois

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SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Health Behavior and Health Education

Mark B. Padilla, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007, from the Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey

Jeffrey S. Roberts, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Health Behavior and Health Education, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007, from the Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts

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COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES AND LETTERS

Humanities

Nouri Gana, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English and Arab American Studies, Department of Humanities, effective September 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007, from the Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario, Canada

Social Sciences

Juliette K. Roddy, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Public Policy, Department of Social Sciences, effective September 1, 2006 to April 30, 2007, from the University of Michigan, Dearborn, Michigan

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering

Yung-Wen Liu, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Industrial and Manufacturing Systems Engineering, effective September 1, 2006 to April 30, 2008, from the , Seattle, Washington

SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT

Crystal J. Scott, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Management Studies, effective September 1, 2006 to April 30, 2009, from the Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Chemistry

Brian P. Buffin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Chemistry, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, Michigan

Computer Science, Engineering Science and Physics

Quamrul H. Mazumder, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Engineering Science, Department of Computer Science, Engineering Science and Physics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009 from the Pittsburg State University, Pittsburg, Kansas

Suleyman Uludag, Ph.D., Instructor in Computer Science, Department of Computer Science, Engineering Science and Physics, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009 from the DePaul University, Chicago, Illinois

SCHOOL OF HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND STUDIES

Health Sciences and Administration

Arlesia Brock, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Health Care, Department of Health Sciences and Administration, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2009, from the Agency for Health Care Administration, Tallahassee, Florida

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COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS

Political Science

J. David Singer, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus of Political Science, effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006

MEDCIAL SCHOOL

Pathology

Constance J. D’Amato, B.S., Assistant Professor Emerita of Neurobiology, Department of Pathology, effective January 1, 2007 to August 31, 2007

Orthopaedic Surgery

Larry S. Matthews, M.D., Professor Emeritus of Orthopaedic Surgery, effective October 8, 2006 to October 7, 2007

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SCHOOL OF EDUCATION

Darlene M. Van Tiem, Ph.D., Associate Professor Emerita of Education, effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006

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A ALFRED TAUBMAN COLLEGE OF ARCHITECTURE AND URBAN PLANNING

James A. Turner, M. ARCH., Professor of Architecture, with tenure, on medical leave effective September 1, 2006.

STEPHEN M ROSS SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

Priscilla S. Rogers, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Business Communication, with tenure, on extended sick leave, effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006.

COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Civil and Environmental Engineering

Photios G. Ioannou, Ph.D., Professor of Civil Engineering, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, with tenure, on sabbatical leave effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, to research, design and develop modeling and simulation systems with the Virginia Polytechnic Institute, Purdue University and Darmstadt University of Technology. Work will be done in Blacksburg, Virginia, West Lafayette, Indiana and Germany.

Nikolaos D. Katopodes, Ph.D., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, with tenure, on sabbatical leave effective January 1, 2007 to May 31, 2007, to participate in a full scale experiment on levee breach and provide a unique opportunity to validate the model and develop extensions based on full scale data. Work will be done Sindos, Greece.

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

William C. Rounds, Ph.D., Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, with tenure, on medical leave effective September 8, 2006 to October 20, 2006.

Kensall D. Wise, Ph.D., William Gould Dow Distinguished University Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, J Reid and Polly Anderson Professor of Manufacturing Technology, Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, with tenure and Professor of Biomedical Engineering, without tenure, on sabbatical leave effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007, to work on intersections of micro-systems and nanotechnology in circuit design and start work on a book on integrated sensors. Work will be done in Stanford, California and Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING (continued)

Industrial Engineering

Katta G. Murty, Ph.D., Professor of Industrial and Operations Engineering, with tenure, on retirement furlough, effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2010. Phased

LAW SCHOOL

Susanna L. Blumenthal, J.D., Assistant Professor of Law, on outside teaching leave effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, to accept a visiting faculty appointment at the . Work will be done in Duluth, Minnesota.

COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS

Anthropology

Gayle S. Rubin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Anthropology, Assistant Professor of Comparative Literature and Assistant Professor of Residential College, on scholarly activity leave effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007, to perform research and writing at the Center for Advanced Study in the Behavioral Sciences. Work will be done in Stanford, California.

Chemistry

Zhan Chen, Ph.D., Dow Corning Associate Professor of Chemistry and Associate Professor of Chemistry, with tenure, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and Associate Professor of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, without tenure, College of Engineering, on sabbatical leave September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, to concentrate on developing a research project using sum frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy to study membrane proteins and peptides and develop new projects in that direction. Work will be done in China, Japan and Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Nils G. Walter, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry, with tenure, on sabbatical leave effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, to perform single-molecule microscopy studies on eukaryotic cells, in particular fluorescently labeled microRNAs will be transfected into cultured cells to track their location at high temporal and spatial resolutions. Work will be done in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS (continued)

Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

David P. Mindell, Ph.D., Professor of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, with tenure, on duty off campus leave effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006 and sabbatical leave effective January 1, 2007 to May 31, 2007, to conduct research and work on a book about macroevolution at Harvard University. Work will be done in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

English Language and Literature

Valerie J. Traub, Ph.D., Professor of English, Department of English Language and Literature, with tenure and Professor of Women’s Studies, without tenure, on sabbatical leave effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006 and duty off campus leave effective January 1, 2007 to May 31, 2007, to complete a book manuscript entitled “Mapping Embodiment in Early Modern England”. Work will be done in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Patricia S. Yaeger, Ph.D., Henry Simmons Frieze Collegiate Professor, Professor of English Language and Literature, with tenure and Professor of Women’s Studies, with tenure, on duty off campus leave effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007, to work on “Luminous Trash” project. Work will be done in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Thomas E. Toon, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English Language and Literature, with tenure, on duty off campus leave effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, to perform archival research. Work will be done in England, France and Germany.

Megan L. Sweeney, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of English Language and Literature and Assistant Professor of Afro-American and African Studies, on duty off campus leave effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, to complete research and write a book manuscript. Work will be done in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Geological Sciences

Philip A. Meyers, Ph.D., Professor of Geological Sciences, with tenure, on duty off campus leave effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007, per retirement agreement.

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COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS (continued)

Germanic Languages and Literatures

Silke-Maria Weineck, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Germanic Languages and Literatures, with tenure, on sabbatical leave effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, to complete a book manuscript entitled “The Laius Complex”. Work will be done in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Mathematics

J. Tobias Stafford, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics, with tenure, on duty off campus leave, effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, to attend a program in Non- commutative Geometry at the Isaac Newton Institute. Work will be done in Cambridge, England.

Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology

Kenneth M. Cadigan, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Molecular, Cellular and Developmental Biology, with tenure, on sabbatical leave effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, to generate stable cell lines to prepare for performing genome-wide RNA interference screens. Work will be done in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Near Eastern Studies

Norman Yoffee, Ph.D., Professor of Near Eastern Studies, with tenure and Professor of Anthropology, with tenure, on duty off campus leave effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007, to research and write a book manuscript on the history and archaeology of the city of Kish, Mesopotamia. Work will be done in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Elliot K. Ginsburg, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Jewish Thought, Department of Near Eastern Studies, with tenure, on sabbatical leave effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007, to complete a book length study entitled ‘“The neshamah is always praying’: A Thick Description of Jewish Mystical Prayer Practices”. Work will be done in Israel, New York, New York and Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS (continued)

Philosophy

Allan F. Gibbard, Ph.D., Richard B. Brandt Distinguished University Professor of Philosophy and Professor of Philosophy, with tenure, on duty off campus leave effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006 and scholarly activity leave effective January 1, 2007 to May 31, 2007, to complete a book manuscript. Work will be done in New York, New York and Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Kendall L. Walton, Ph.D., Charles L Stevenson Collegiate Professor of Philosophy, Professor of Philosophy, with tenure, College of Literature, Science, and the Arts and Professor of Art and Design, with tenure, School of Art and Design, on scholarly activity leave effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, to research ways of understanding other people that involve empathy, imaginative engagement and reliance on one’s own effective or emotional states. Work will be done in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Political Science

Hanes Walton Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Political Science, with tenure, on sabbatical leave effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, to undertake a study of all the African Americans that have run for the Senate from 1788 to present time. Work will be done in Washington, District of Columbia.

Romance Languages and Literatures

Alina M. Clej, Ph.D., Associate Professor of French and Comparative Literature, Department of Romance Languages and Literatures, with tenure and Associate Professor of Comparative Literature, with tenure, on duty off campus leave effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, to finish and revise a book manuscript entitled: “Writing in Exile”. Work will be done in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Screen Arts and Cultures

Sheila C. Murphy, B.A., Assistant Professor of Screen Arts and Cultures, on duty off campus leave effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, to continue research and writing a book manuscript. Work will be done in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS (continued)

Sociology

Margaret R. Somers, Ph.D., Professor of Sociology, with tenure and Professor of History, without tenure, on sabbatical leave effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007, to research the interface of particle physics and astrophysics and understanding the dark matter and dark energy in the universe which constitute 96% of the universe but are unexplained. Work will be done in Berkeley, California.

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Psychiatry

Monica N. Starkman, M.D., Associate Professor of Psychiatry, with tenure, on retirement furlough effective October 1, 2006 to September 30, 2008. Phased

Radiology

James H. Ellis, M.D., Professor of Radiology, with tenure and Professor of Urology, without tenure, on sabbatical leave effective July 17, 2006 to October 16, 2006, to develop an active learning approach for medical student instruction in genitourinary radiology and develop an interactive CD for radiology-rotation medical students to learn basic concepts. Work will be done in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Barry H. Gross, M.D., Professor of Radiology, with tenure, on sabbatical leave effective March 1, 2007 to May 31, 2007, to study PET for lung cancer staging and collaborate on projects exploring lung cancer staging. Work will be done in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Suresh K. Mukherji, M.D., Professor of Radiology, with tenure and Professor of Otorhinolaryngology, without tenure, on sabbatical leave effective April 15, 2007 to July 14, 2007, to help investigate the potential role of anti-angiogenesis therapy and determine if imaging can be used to reliably assess response to this treatment. Work will be done in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

Leslie E. Quint, M.D., Professor of Radiology, with tenure, on sabbatical leave effective August 1, 2006 to October 31, 2006, to write up several research projects on the use of CT scans to evaluate and follow subtle non-operated aortic wall injuries and PET scanning in evaluation of pleural effusions in patients. Work will be done in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH

Health Management and Policy

David Mendez, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Health Management and Policy, with tenure, on sabbatical leave effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, to reformulate existing compartmental tobacco prevalence model as an agent based model. Work will be done in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND COMPUTER SCIENCE

Electrical and Computer Engineering

Paul C. Richardson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering, with tenure, on sabbatical leave effective September 1, 2006 to December 31, 2006, to research trends in mobile embedded systems technology and the increased amount of cabling required to interconnect an increasingly sophisticated array of electronics, this trend is driven by competition to improve safety and performance and to conform to government regulations. Work will be done in Dearborn, Michigan.

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COLLEGE OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Political Science

Stephen J. Rockwell, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Political Science, on outside teaching leave effective September 1, 2006 to May 31, 2007, to teach at the Saint Joseph’s College. Work will be done in Suffolk, New York.

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SCHOOL OF MUSIC

R. Brent Wagner, M.S., Arthur F Thurnau Professor and Associate Professor of Music (Musical Theatre), with tenure, on sabbatical leave effective January 1, 2007 to May 31, 2007, to write a book manuscript entitled: The Musical Theatre: A Guide to the Profession. Work will be done in New York, Washington District of Columbia and Ann Arbor, Michigan. Canceled.

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COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING

Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

Lee Markosian, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, appointment completed after 4 years of service, effective May 31, 2007

COLLEGE OF LITERATURE, SCIENCE, AND THE ARTS

Physics

Marcus Spradlin, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Physics, appointment completed after 9 months of service, effective May 31, 2006

MEDICAL SCHOOL

Anesthesiology

Celia M. D’Errico, D.O., Associate Professor of Anesthesiology, without tenure, appointment completed after 16 years of service, effective September 9, 2006

Internal Medicine

Kenneth L. Van Golen, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine, resigned after 10 years of service for personal reasons, effective August 31, 2006

Madhavi Dandu, M.D., Instructor in Internal Medicine, resigned after 2 years of service to accept a position with the University of California, San Francisco, California, effective August 30, 2006

Obstetrics and Gynecology

Tina D. Groat, M.D., Instructor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, resigned after 1 year of service for personal reasons, effective September 30, 2006

Janice M. Shier, M.D., Instructor in Obstetrics and Gynecology, resigned after 8 years of service for personal reasons, effective September 27, 2006

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MEDICAL SCHOOL (continued)

Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases

Thomas J. Kulik, M.D., Amnon Rosenthal Collegiate Professor of Pediatric Cardiology, Professor of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases, with tenure, resigned after 14 years of service to accept a position with the University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, effective June 30, 2006

Radiation Oncology

Allen S. Lichter, M.D., Newman Family Professor of Radiation Oncology and Professor of Radiation Oncology, with tenure, retired after 22 years of service, effective September 24, 2006

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COLLEGE OF ARTS, SCIENCES AND LETTERS

Behavioral Sciences

Paul C. LoCasto, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Psychology, Department of Behavioral Sciences, resigned after 2 years of service to accept a position with the Quinnipiac University, Hamden, Connecticut, effective April 30, 2006

Foreign Languages

Arleen Chiclana, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Spanish, Department of Foreign Languages, resigned after 3 years of service for personal reasons, effective April 30, 2006

Social Sciences

Christine A. Kelleher, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Political Science, Department of Social Sciences, resigned after 2 years of service to accept a position with the Villanova University, Rosemont, Pennsylvania, effective June 30, 2006

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COLLEGE OF THE ARTS AND SCIENCES

Theatre and Dance

Jan M. Sage, M.M., Assistant Professor of Theatre and Dance, resigned after 4 years of service for personal reasons, effective August 31, 2006

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