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Provost's Research Award
Call for Nominations 10) PROVOST’S RESEARCH AWARDS The Provost’s Research Award recognizes meritorious research. Two awards are given each year to full-time, regular faculty members; one each for junior (assistant professors) and senior (associate professors and full professors) faculty. The awards are given for a significant personal achievement of original research. The awards are $2,000 each. See Section 3.11.2 of the HSC Faculty Handbook for more information. NOMINATION PROCEDURES Nominations will be solicited during the fall semester and can be made by any full professor. Please adhere to the following guidelines below (in order) when submitting nominations for the Provost’s Research Award. (1) ELECTRONIC TRANSMISSION and HARD COPY OF NOMINATIONS: * An electronic dossier ( ) for each nomination is to be submitted via e-mail to [email protected] in the Office of the Vice President for Research. One hard copy dossier is still required. FOLDERS AND NOTEBOOKS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE. Double-sided copying of the materials in the dossier is encouraged wherever possible to reduce volume and weight. Please contact Sheri Melton, Assistant to the Vice President for Research, at 271-1083 for additional information. (2) The following sequence should be followed: a. Provost’s Research Award Nomination Form (attached). Complete online and print. b. Nomination letter to the Vice President for Research describing the research achievements. c. Detailed Curriculum Vitae d. DO NOT INCLUDE COPIES OF REPRINTS WITH APPLICATION. e. Three to five reference letters The nominations will be evaluated by the Health Sciences Center Research Council, and the two judged best for each award will be forwarded to the Senior Vice President and Provost, along with an evaluation which gives the reasons for the recommendations. -
Rockefeller University Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A
Moody’s: Aa1 S&P: AA NEW ISSUE (See “Ratings” herein) $46,770,000 DORMITORY AUTHORITY OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK THE ROCKEFELLER UNIVERSITY REVENUE BONDS SERIES 2019A ® Dated: Date of Delivery Due: July 1, as shown on the inside cover Payment and Security: The Rockefeller University Revenue Bonds, Series 2019A (the “Series 2019A Bonds”) are special limited obligations of the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York (the “Authority” or “DASNY”), payable solely from, and secured by a pledge of (i) certain payments to be made under the Loan Agreement dated as of October 31, 2001, as amended and supplemented, including as proposed to be amended by the Proposed Loan Agreement Amendments (as defined and described herein) (the “Loan Agreement”), between The Rockefeller University (the “University” or “Rockefeller”) and the Authority, and (ii) all funds and accounts (except the Arbitrage Rebate Fund and any fund established for the payment of the Purchase Price of Option Bonds tendered for purchase) established under the Authority’s The Rockefeller University Revenue Bond Resolution, adopted October 31, 2001, as amended (the “Resolution”) and a Series Resolution authorizing the issuance of the Series 2019A Bonds adopted on March 6, 2019 (the “Series 2019A Resolution”). The Loan Agreement is a general, unsecured obligation of the University and requires the University to pay, in addition to the fees and expenses of the Authority and the Trustee, amounts sufficient to pay, when due, the principal, Sinking Fund Installments, if any, Purchase Price and Redemption Price of and interest on all Bonds issued under the Resolution, including the Series 2019A Bonds. -
The Search for a Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost • the Evergreen State College 3
The Search for aVice President for Academic Affairs and Provost The Evergreen State College• Olympia, Washington Table of Contents Introduction ............................................................................2 Leadership Agenda for the Vice President for Academic Affairs and Provost of The Evergreen State College .........10 About Evergreen ....................................................................3 Academic Visioning for A Progressive, Public College The Evergreen State College ...........................................10 of Liberal Arts and Sciences ................................................3 Academic Excellence Through Commitment to Diversity ....................................................3 Student-Centeredness ......................................................11 Learning Environment .........................................................4 Strengthening Retention Through Student Success ..................................................11 The Five Foci and Six Expectations of an Evergreen Graduate ...................................................4 Enrollment ........................................................................11 The Evergreen Community ....................................................6 Academic Partnership and Campus Community ..........................................................12 Faculty and Staff ..................................................................6 External Relationships .......................................................13 Students ..............................................................................7 -
Curriculum Vitae
curriculum vitæ of Dongyan Lin COMPUTATIONAL NEUrOSCIENCE · MACHINE LEArNING · NEUrAL NETWOrKS S dongyanl1n.github.io a [email protected] EDUCATION Sep. 2019 – present Ph.D. in Computational Neuroscience MCGILL UNIVErSITY, CANADA I am a PhD candidate in computational neuroscience at the Integrated Program of Neuroscience at McGill University and Mila. My research lies at the intersection of neuroscience and artificial intelligence. Specifically, I am interested in designing artificial agents whose behaviours and neural representations resemble those observed in animals, as well as developing novel machine learning tools to analyze neural data. cGPA: 4.00/4.00 Sep. 2015 – Jun. 2019 Hon. B.Sc. in Physiology (high distinction) UNIVErSITY OF TOrONTO, CANADA Minored in Mathematics and Psychology. cGPA: 3.87/4.00 RESEArCH EXPErIENCE Sep. 2019 – present Ph.D. Student MILA; MCGILL UNIVErSITY Advisor: Dr. Blake Richards Project: An artificial intelligence framework for the neural basis of time-dependent working memory Sep. 2018 – Apr. 2019 Lab Manager / Research Assistant DEPArTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, UNIVErSITY OF TOrONTO Advisor: Dr. Katherine Duncan Project: Investigating the retrieval of semantic memory in human by measuring the familiarity to objects with the naming experiment Jun. 2018 – Aug. 2018 Bioinformatics Intern RIKEN, JAPAN Advisor: Dr. Michiel de Hoon Project: Elucidating the functional roles of anti-sense transcripts in human THP-1 leukemia cells with computational methods May. 2017 – Aug. 2017 Research Student SICKKIDS HOSPITAL; UNIVErSITY OF TOrONTO Advisor: Dr. Steven Prescott Project: In vitro chloride regulation of mouse hippocampal gamma oscillations PrESENTATIONS PrEPrINTS 1. D. Lin, B. A. Richards. Time cell encoding in deep reinforcement learning agents depends on mnemonic demands. -
Marc Tessier-Lavigne, a Leading Neuroscientist He Rockefeller University Campaign Mittee
THE Rockefeller university NEWS FOR BENEFACTORS AND FRIENDS OF THE UNIVERSITY • FALL 2011 MESSAGE FROM DONORS CONTRIBUTE $628 MILLION CHAIRMAN RUSSELL L. CARSON CAMPAIGN FOR COLLABORATIVE SCIENCE EXCEEDS $500 MILLION GOAL The University’s eight-year Campaign for Collaborative Science concluded on June 30, 2011, raising $628 million in new gifts and pledges during the tenure of President Paul Nurse. The Campaign exceeded its $500 mil- lion goal and achieved all that we set out to do, and more. The generosity of our bene- factors was extraordinary. This issue of our newsletter celebrates and acknowledges those whose support is helping to advance Rockefeller’s work. As you read these pages, I hope you take pride in the Campaign’s accomplishments, including our new Collab- orative Research Center on the north campus and the 12 laboratory heads we recruited over the last eight years. The conclusion of our Campaign coincid- ed with a turning point in the University’s history. In the 2010–2011 academic year, we said goodbye to a superb president and welcomed an exceptional scientific leader to Goldberg/Esto Jeff campus as his successor. Paul Nurse became photo: president of the Royal Society in London, and Marc Tessier-Lavigne, a leading neuroscientist he Rockefeller University Campaign mittee. “Because of their commitment and generosity, and the former chief scientific officer of for Collaborative Science has conclud- the future of the University looks brighter than ever.” Genentech, succeeded him in mid-March. In ed, surpassing its $500 million goal Of the $628 million contributed to support the this issue, you will learn more about Marc and with new gifts and grants totaling Campaign, $152 million came in the form of flexible his research program in brain development $628 million. -
The Department of Arts, Culture and Media at the University of Toronto
The Department of Arts, Culture and Media at the University of Toronto Scarborough (UTSC) invites applications for a full-time teaching stream position in the area of Critical Digital Methods and Practices. The appointment will be at the rank of Assistant Professor, Teaching Stream with an expected start date of July 1, 2021, or shortly thereafter. Applicants must have earned a PhD degree in Media Studies or a related area by the time of appointment, or shortly thereafter with a demonstrated record of excellence in teaching. The successful candidate must have a breadth of experience teaching digital design, digital methods, and/or emergent techno-cultural practice. Candidates’ practice may be interdisciplinary, and must demonstrate expertise in one or more of the following areas: critical software studies, critical code studies, critical data studies; platform studies; and/or digital media practices among minoritized communities. Priority will be given to candidates who are proficient in and have demonstrated teaching experience in both applied and critical engagements with digital methods, preferably with expertise in data visualization, data retrieval, and other digital tools. Candidates must have teaching expertise in a degree granting program, including lecture preparation and delivery, curriculum development, and development of online material/lectures. Additionally, candidates must possess a demonstrated commitment to excellent pedagogical practices and demonstrated interest in teaching-related scholarly activities. Candidates must -
Provost and Senior Vice President Position Profile
Provost and Senior Vice President Position Profile The Opportunity Monmouth University, a top-tier private university in one of the most desirable locations in the Northeast, is seeking applications for a Provost and Senior Vice President. Monmouth University is one of U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Colleges” in the Regional Universities North category, is listed in The Princeton Review’s “The Best 386 Colleges: 2021 Edition” and Money magazine’s 2020-2021 “Best Colleges,” and is recognized in Washington Monthly’s annual college guide and rankings. This is an excellent opportunity for a strategic, collaborative, and highly effective administrative professional to lead faculty and academic administration in the pursuit of distinction and excellence. The senior leadership position will provide oversight of an academic enterprise that includes more than 700 faculty (317 full-time; 385 part-time) in six academic schools, 33 undergraduate majors, 26 master’s and doctoral programs, the Honors School, the Educational Opportunity Fund program, Graduate Studies, the university library, and several administrative units including the Center for Student Success, the Global Education Office, the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness, the Office of Research Compliance, and the Provost’s Office. Monmouth University, An Overview Located along New Jersey’s northern coastline, Monmouth University is a premier private, comprehensive institution that is home to innovative academic programs, expert faculty, and Division I athletics. The University enrolls approximately 5,700 students in 59 undergraduate and graduate degree programs, including three doctoral programs. Just one hour from New York City, and close to Philadelphia, Monmouth University sits at the heart of a region with vibrant arts and cultural offerings and a thriving economy with an expanding technology sector, fueled by entrepreneurship. -
Elsa C. Y. Yan Department of Chemistry Yale University 225 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT06511 Tel: (203) 436-2509, Email: Elsa
Elsa C. Y. Yan Department of Chemistry Yale University 225 Prospect Street, New Haven, CT06511 Tel: (203) 436-2509, Email: [email protected] Website: http://ursula.chem.yale.edu/~yanlab/Index.html Education • 2000 Ph.D. (Distinction) Columbia University, New York, NY Advisor: Prof. Kenneth B. Eisenthal Thesis Title: Second Harmonic Generation as a Surface Probe for Colloidal Particles • 1999 M.Phil. Columbia University, New York, NY • 1996 M.A. Columbia University, New York, NY • 1995 B.Sc. (First Class Honors) Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong Professional Appointments 2016- Director of Graduate Studies, Department of Chemistry, Yale University, New Haven, CT 2016- Editor, Biophysical Journal, Cell Press, 2014- Professor of Chemistry, Yale University, New Haven, CT 2012-2014 Associate Professor of Chemistry, Yale University, New Haven, CT 2007-2012 Assistant Professor of Chemistry, Yale University, New Haven, CT 2014- Adjunct Professor, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 2010-2014 Adjunct Associate Professor, Chinese University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong 2004-2007 Postdoctoral Research Associate, Rockefeller University, New York, NY 2005-2006 Adjunct Assistant Professor, Hunter College, CUNY, New York, NY 2000-2004 Postdoctoral Fellow, UC Berkeley, CA (Mentor: Prof. Richard Mathies) Visiting Fellow, Rockefeller University, New York, NY (Mentor: Prof. Thomas Sakmar) 1995-2000 Research Assistant, Columbia University, New York, NY (Mentor: Prof. Kenneth Eisenthal) Honors and Awards • Elected Chair, Gordon Research Conference: -
Louis Licitra-President Born: Syracuse, New York Education: SUNY Delhi, Syracuse University & Rockefeller University Resident of Bucks County for Over 30 Years
Louis Licitra-President Born: Syracuse, New York Education: SUNY Delhi, Syracuse University & Rockefeller University Resident of Bucks County for over 30 years. Worked with FACT for over 15 years Additionally on the local event planning board for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS Previous positions include President of the New Hope Chamber of Commerce and board member for over 7 years; event planning board for The Rainbow Room LGBTQA youth group; event planning board for New Hope Celebrates PRIDE (local LGBT organization); Additional support and volunteer work with The New Hope Community Association for high school youth job placement; New Hope Arts member; New Hope Historical Society member; and fund-raising/promotion/volunteer assistance for various organizations throughout the year. Currently, co-owner of Rainbow Assurance, Inc., Title Insurance Agency offering title insurance for PA & NJ. Herb Andrus-Vice President Born: Philadelphia Education: University of Pennsylvania & Pratt Institute, Brooklyn, NY Certifications: Education and Intervention Facilitator (CDC certified.) Worked at Family Sevice Association of Bucks County as Facilitator Lifetime resident of Bucks County Volunteered at --William Way Community Center FACT Board for 3 yrs Boyd Oliver-Treasurer Born: McKeesport PA Graduated Grove City College (PA) with degree in accounting Retired CPA with major public accounting, Fortune 500 corporate and small business experience spanning over 30 years. Has owned and operated his own retail/internet businesses. When not traveling around the globe with his partner, he still enjoys the occasional special consulting assignment or project. Member: AICPA (American Institute Of CPA's) Resident of New Hope/Solebury, Bucks County for over 20 years Tim Philpot-Secretary On the board of FACT for two years and served as secretary for the past year. -
Provost &Vice President for Academic Affairs
Invites Applications and Nominations for the Position of: Provost &Vice President for Academic Affairs GREENWOODSEARCH.COMThe Opportunity Sacred Heart University (SHU) seeks in its next Provost a strong academic leader with an innovative, entrepreneurial spirit, proven management skills, a strong vision for academic excellence, and appreciation of assessment and expertise in the strategic advancement of a mission-driven institution. With a strong and dynamic leadership team and dedicated faculty and staff, Sacred Heart University continues to build on its momentum and on the positive trajectory of its past and present. Recently reclassified as a Carnegie Doctoral/Professional University, SHU has increased enrollment, selectivity and geographical reach, strengthened its finances and academic offerings and updated its campus. In a time of unprecedented competition for students and a steadily rising cost structure, Sacred Heart recognizes both an opportunity and a mandate to engage with all constituents — faculty, students, parents, alumni, employers, and other stakeholders—and to continue to deliver market-sensitive, future-oriented academic programs of distinction. The Role of the Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs The Provost & Vice President for Academic Affairs serves as Sacred Heart University’s chief academic officer and has responsibility for every aspect of academic and faculty affairs to ensure the overall quality of the University’s academic enterprise. The Provost’s responsibilities include serving as a member of the University’s executive leadership team, and as strategist, advocate, manager, and spokesperson for the entire academic enterprise. Reporting to the President, the Provost will work closely and collaboratively with the other members of the President’s senior leadership team. -
Faculty Handbook
YALE UNIVERSITY Faculty Handbook August 22, 2019 CONTENTS Introduction .....................................................................................................................................1 I. University Organization .......................................................................................................2 A. History............................................................................................................................2 B. The Yale Corporation .....................................................................................................2 C. Officers of the University ..............................................................................................3 D. Schools and Faculties of the University.........................................................................3 II. Academic Freedom and Faculty Standards of Conduct ......................................................5 III. Faculty Ranks, Appointments, and Policies: University-wide................................ ..............8 A. Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action .....................................................................8 B. Faculty Ranks..................................................................................................................8 C. Recruitment and Approval Process for Faculty Appointments .......................................9 D. Authority to Appoint .......................................................................................................9 E. Appointments and -
Orientation Leader Volunteer Role
Orientation Leader Volunteer Role Appointment Type: Volunteer Position • Approximately 30-40 Hours July 1 - September 12, 2021 o 8-10 Hours of Training from July 1 to August 31 o 20-30 Hours throughout Orientation Week from September 6-10 Reports to: Assistant Dean of Students – Student Life Trinity College is a vibrant and diverse academic community with a rich history and excellent local and international reputation. Since its founding in 1851, the College has valued and fostered a high level of academic achievement with some 2,000 currently registered students, 450 of whom live at the College. Trinity College grounds comprise spectacular historic buildings, and the College is among the smallest and most prestigious colleges on the St. George Campus of the University of Toronto. Trinity’s campus currently consists of four main buildings and is located in the central Toronto downtown core, steps from the Bloor-St. George subway and Queen’s Park. Position Summary: Supervised by the Assistant Dean of Students - Student Life and working with staff in the Office of the Dean of Students, and the Orientation Coordinator, Trinity College Orientation Week is the responsibility of the Trinity College Community and successful candidates will help build the student experience and lead incoming students during Trinity College Orientation Week. The Orientation Leaders will receive training over the summer to ensure that they are effectively equipped to support incoming students, and other duties as assigned, including programming and support for