UCSD CAMPUS NOTICE University of California, San Diego |
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OFFICE OF THE VICE CHANCELLOR-ACADEMIC AFFAIRS March 11, 1994 ALL ACADEMIC/INSTRUCTIONAL PERSONNEL (011) KEY ADMINISTRATORS/KEY SUPPORT STAFF (E-Mail) SUBJECT: UCSD-Internal Search for Provost of Earl Warren College s you may already know, Professor David Wong has decided to step down as Provost of Warren College at the conclusion of the 1993-94 academic year. Chancellor Atkinson and I take this opportunity to thank Professor Wong for his dedicated service to UCSD as Provost since 1985 and wish him every success in his academic endeavors. Given Professor Wong's decision, we are proceeding with an on-campus search. With the help of the Academic Senate, Council of Provosts, Warren College Dean and Advisory Committee, we are forming the Search Committee for the Provost of Warren College, comprised of faculty, staff and student representatives. At this time, applications and nomination are invited for the open position. The responsibilities of the Provost and key criteria to be used in the selection process are appended herewith. To receive full consideration by the Search Committee in this vital search effort, applications and nominations should be submitted by Friday, April 15, 1994. Send to: IN CONFIDENCE Provost, Warren College Search Committee c/o Pam Jung, Staff Consultant Academic Affairs (0001 or pjung@ucsd) THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER Marjorie C. Caserio Vice Chancellor-Academic Affairs ********************************************************** VCAA Office: 3/1994 PROVOST OF WARREN COLLEGE - DESCRIPTION OF THE POSITION University of California, San Diego Reporting directly to the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, the Provost is the academic-administrative leader of the College. The Provost develops goals and implements the long-range academic plan for the College; shares with the College faculty, the appropriate academic departments, Academic Deans and the respective Coordinators/Directors the responsibility for the supervision of academic programs developed and administered under the aegis of the College; promotes high academic standards in instruction and research among College students and faculty; advances the needs of an outstanding and diverse student body; provides leadership to the programmatic aspects of College residence-hall life; develops and promotes the recreational, social, cultural, and governmental activities in the College; works with the administration, Academic Senate, and other academic units in the maintenance, innovation, development, and implementation of admission and graduation standards, undergraduate curriculum, General Education requirements, and established educational and course policies and procedures; cultivates gifts in support of alumni and student activities; and represents the College on various campuswide and Universitywide committees. Additionally, the Provost reviews and recommends on all appointments, merits, and promotions of faculty affiliated with the College; serves as Chair of the Council of Provosts on a rotating basis, and as ex-officio member of the College's governing body, advisory to the Provost; promotes and executes orientation sessions for new College undergraduate students and their parents; certifies students of the College for graduation; develops the annual budget of the College and accounts for College fund expenditures; engages in teaching and research, to the degree permitted by administrative responsibilities, commensurate with faculty rank; assumes responsibility for the functioning of the Provost Office, providing general direction to the staff; and responsibility for the oversight and supervision of College personnel and activities in the student life area. The Provost of Warren College also serves as the Director of the Academic Internship Program. QUALIFICATIONS/KEY SELECTION CRITERIA * Must hold a full-time, UCSD tenure appointment. * Academic stature, credibility and administrative experience. * Demonstrated leadership; ability to engage the College openly and cooperatively; ability to encourage expression of diverse interests. * Capability to stimulate new directions, to promote existing resources to best advantage, to build for the future. * Acquaintance with range of issues facing undergraduate education. |