Office of the Provost -- University of Massachusetts Amherst

Guidelines for Faculty RFP Process

Chancellor Robert Holub and Provost Charlena Seymour have issued the guidelines for the faculty "RFP" process through which new, centrally funded faculty positions may be requested.

RFP Guidelines

Faculty First Year Seminar Forms Now Available

Download the First Year Seminar Proposal: The proposal form is a Microsoft Word document for you to use. Please attach your completed proposal to an email to John Cunningham (jcunningham@provost.umass.edu) with a copy to Ginger Etinde (getinde@provost.umass.edu).

Additional information:

Faculty First Year Seminar Announcement - Word Document
Faculty First Year Seminar Form - Word Document

Faculty First Year Seminar Descriptions - Word Document

Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series

The 2008 - 2009 Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series has been announced. Four outstanding faculty members have been selected to present these talks, and each will be presented with a Chancellor's Medal.

Additional information

International Travel Insurance

The university has purchased an international travel insurance package which provides coverage and services to students participating in university sponsored and approved international study abroad programs and faculty, staff and volunteers on approved international travel for business.

For additional information, please visit the International Programs Office web site or read the memo from the Controller's Office.

Report of the Joint Task Force on Online Learning

The final report of the Joint Task Force on Online Learning is now available.

Report

Recommendations for Faculty Searches

Associate Provost for Faculty Recruitment and Retention Andrew Effrat has developed suggestions to help faculty search committees.

A Working Paper on Search Procedures etc.: Assorted Data, Lessons and Strategies

Classroom Improvement Project: Instructional Technology for UMass Amherst Classrooms

The goal of the Classroom Improvement Project is to provide 90 classrooms across campus with projection, video, and audio equipment.

Posted March 13, 2006

Community, Diversity and Social Justice Initiative

The Academic Affairs Community, Diversity and Social Justice Committee recently submitted their annual report to Provost Seymour. Annual Report

Posted August 2, 2005

Amherst 250 Planning Activities

Planning is underway in Academic Affairs for the implementation of Chancellor Lombardi's Amherst 250 Plan, a rebuilding of the faculty at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Provost Seymour's Letter to the Deans

Posted August 2, 2005

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		Guidelines for Faculty RFP Process Chancellor Robert Holub and Provost Charlena Seymour have issued the guidelines for the faculty "RFP" process through which new, centrally funded faculty positions may be requested. RFP Guidelines Faculty First Year Seminar Forms Now Available Download the First Year Seminar Proposal: The proposal form is a Microsoft Word document for you to use. Please attach your completed proposal to an email to John Cunningham (jcunningham@provost.umass.edu) with a copy to Ginger Etinde (getinde@provost.umass.edu). Additional information: Faculty First Year Seminar Announcement - Word Document Faculty First Year Seminar Form - Word Document Faculty First Year Seminar Descriptions - Word Document Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series The 2008 - 2009 Distinguished Faculty Lecture Series has been announced. Four outstanding faculty members have been selected to present these talks, and each will be presented with a Chancellor's Medal. Additional information Updated September 30, 2008 International Travel Insurance The university has purchased an international travel insurance package which provides coverage and services to students participating in university sponsored and approved international study abroad programs and faculty, staff and volunteers on approved international travel for business. For additional information, please visit the International Programs Office web site or read the memo from the Controller's Office. Report of the Joint Task Force on Online Learning The final report of the Joint Task Force on Online Learning is now available. Report Recommendations for Faculty Searches Associate Provost for Faculty Recruitment and Retention Andrew Effrat has developed suggestions to help faculty search committees. A Working Paper on Search Procedures etc.: Assorted Data, Lessons and Strategies Classroom Improvement Project: Instructional Technology for UMass Amherst Classrooms The goal of the Classroom Improvement Project is to provide 90 classrooms across campus with projection, video, and audio equipment. Posted March 13, 2006 Community, Diversity and Social Justice Initiative The Academic Affairs Community, Diversity and Social Justice Committee recently submitted their annual report to Provost Seymour. Annual Report Posted August 2, 2005 Amherst 250 Planning Activities Planning is underway in Academic Affairs for the implementation of Chancellor Lombardi's Amherst 250 Plan, a rebuilding of the faculty at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Provost Seymour's Letter to the Deans Posted August 2, 2005
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