Academic & Student Services
University of Wisconsin System
University of Wisconsin System
Instructional & Research Academic Staff Working Group
AGENDA
Wednesday, September 27, 2000
10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Room 1820 Van Hise Hall
1220 Linden Drive
Madison, WI 53706
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TOPIC |
FACILITATING |
HANDOUTS |
| 10:00 a.m. |
Welcome & Introductions |
Gary Thibodeau |
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Review Charge and Timeline |
Gary Thibodeau |
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Review Agenda / Determine Next Meeting
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Charles Schelin |
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Background |
Larry Rubin |
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Discussion: Objective #1 The working group will recommend suitable revisions to the UW System IAS and RAS titling options to reflect national titling norms and trends. a. Research national trends in titling for non-tenure track instructional and research staff [REVIEW MATRIX]. b. Propose revisions to the UW System IAS and RAS titling options that better reflect national norms and trends [REVIEW UWS ARRAY]. c. Investigate titles that better reflect the work IAS and RAS are doing [REVIEW UPG & ARRAY]. d. Monitor titling change initiatives at UW-Madison and explore how efforts might serve as a model for other institutions [BRIEFING ON UW-MADISON EFFORTS / REPORT ON OTHER CAMPUS EFFORTS]. |
Charles Schelin
Charles McConnell
Steve Lund |
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Discussion: Objective #2 The working group will recommend efforts and initiatives to facilitate the integration of IAS into institutional life. a. Survey academic personnel officers to identify changes in policy or practice occurring subsequent to the System-wide focus group meeting [BRIEFING ON March 24, 2000 FOCUS GROUP MEETINGS] b. Assess the degree to which recommendations for institutions made in the "Teaching Academic Staff Study" have been implemented [REVIEW STUDY RECOMMENDATIONS]. c. Identify recommendations that have been problematic for institutions to implement [DISCUSS METHODS]. d. Suggest System-wide initiatives to facilitate implementation of the study's recommendations. e. Propose revisions to recommendations put forth in the "Teaching Academic Staff in the UW System Study" and/or develop new guidelines or guiding principles. |
Charles Schelin
Steve Bialek |
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| 12:00 p.m. |
Lunch / Sub group formation (lunch provided) |
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| 1:00 |
Synthesis of Discussion / Sub-Group Instructions |
Charles Schelin |
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Sub Group Meetings Integration &Titling a. Brief introduction of members / identify reporter. b. What are the components of the final project report? c. What information do we need? d. Where/how will be get the information? f. Who will be involved and serve as point person in gathering information? e. What will we have ready for the next meeting? |
Cathy Helgeland - Integration Breck Speers - Titling |
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Report of Sub Groups' Discussions |
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| 2:45 |
Next Steps and Closing |
Charles Schelin |
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| 3:00 |
Adjourn |
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