We are seeking candidates for LEAD21 Class IX. As shown on the LEAD21 website (http://www.lead-21.org/program.html), “The primary purpose of LEAD21 is to develop leaders in land grant institutions and their strategic partners who link research, academics, and extension in order to lead more effectively in an increasingly complex environment, either in their current position or as they aspire to other positions.”

Please nominate faculty who you feel may have leadership aptitude and aspiration. Faculty may also self-nominate. To be considered, potential candidates should submit a short statement (1-2 paragraphs) of interest and perceived benefit by November 16.

Thanks.

Cary J. Green, Ph.D.
Associate Dean

Academic and International Programs
College of Agricultural Sciences
Oregon State University
137 Strand Agriculture Hall
Corvallis, Oregon 97331-2202
541-737-5746 (Office)

541-602-2687 (Cell)
541-737-2256 (Fax)
cary.green@oregonstate.edu
agsci.oregonstate.edu

Federal Funding Available for Organic Research

With the farm bill expired, and organic research funding lacking in 2013, the USDA’sAgriculture, Food, and Research Initiative (AFRI) presents an opportunity for grant funding for researchers for organic projects.

The Agriculture, Food, and Research Initiative (AFRI) is funding up to $136 million in grants for individuals and universities in research areas that support organic farming, including Agriculture Systems and Technology, Agriculture Economics, and Rural Communities.

A Letter of Intent is due November 26, 2012. The proposal deadline is May 22, 2013. See the RFA for details.

Research organically,
Maureen Wilmot

P.S. Tell Congress to pass the 2012 Farm Bill NOW!

Greetings,

URM is seeking ideas and suggestions on a couple of initiatives:

First, we’re producing video feature content for the Pac-12 network with cooperation from Athletics. We need story ideas that connect OSU student athletes, research, programs or faculty directly to specific Pac-12 sports. For example, it could be a student on the Volleyball team doing interesting research, or a faculty member who mentors athletes or does research that directly affects a sport. Share any suggestions you have with larry.pribyl@oregonstate.edu in News and Research Communications and he’ll add ideas to our pitch list for the Pac-12 Network folks.

Next, we’re building a website dedicated to faculty and staff recruiting, and we’d love your thoughts on new or established faculty and staff who can talk with enthusiasm on camera about why they love living and working at OSU and in Corvallis. Send these suggestions to david.baker@oregonstate.edu in the Web Communications office.

Thanks for your suggestions!

David

Ever wondered how the funds flow at OSU? Wonder about how base budgets are determined and how other sources – such as INTO, Ecampus, and summer session – supplement this base budget? Wanted for years to know where those top secret stashes are kept? Curious about how the various funding sources differ from one another? Here’s your opportunity to get some clarity on these matters.

Recently our colleague Sherm Bloomer, Director of Budget and Fiscal Planning, has given talks on the budget at an administrative meeting and a university-wide leadership seminar that proved to be both popular and highly informative. More recently he’s agreed to give talks of this sort for CLA and for Science faculty and staff.

All College of Science Faculty and Staff are welcome to join us for “University Budgeting 101” on Thursday Nov. 8, NOON to 1pm, 1109 Cordley Hall. Please feel free to bring your brown-bag lunch with you, along with your questions – we’ll save 10-15 minutes at the end of the talk for these.

Thanks, hope to see many of you there.

Vince

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“University Budgeting 101”

Sherm Bloomer

Thursday Nov. 8, noon to 1pm

1109 Cordley Hall

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Vince Remcho

Interim Dean

Professor of Chemistry
College of Science

Oregon State University
541.737.8181

We are pleased to announce the fourth year of the summer internship program,SCIScholars, for chemistry and chemical engineering undergraduates.

The program is a joint effort of the Society of Chemical Industry (SCI) America International Group, the American Chemical Society (ACS), and the American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE), and was developed to introduce chemistry and chemical engineering students to careers in the chemical industry.

Exceptional sophomores and juniors with a GPA of at least 3.5 and who are majoring in chemistry or chemical engineering are encouraged to apply.

Program details:

Thirty-five scholars will be chosen for internship positions in the summer of 2013.
SCI Scholars receive $6,000-$10,000+ for a ten-week internship.
Students will be awarded a certificate and an additional $1,000, which can be used for any purpose, such as participation at an ACS or AIChE meeting.
Scholars nominate a high school chemistry teacher for recognition. Teachers will be awarded a certificate fromSCIand $1,000, which can be used for professional development or classroom materials.
Applications are due December 14, 2012 (December 15, 3 a.m EST).
Interested students should visit www.acs.org/sci to fill out an application and get more information

I would greatly appreciate it if you could forward the SCI Program Flyer (PDF at www.acs.org/sci) to any students you think might be interested in the program, as well as to any faculty members who could help promote this program to their students. Thank you for your assistance in bringing this exceptional opportunity to the attention of your undergraduates.

Cayuse 424 and Cayuse SP Training: The Office of Sponsored Programs will offer training on the Cayuse 424 and Cayuse SP proposal system on Oct. 30, from 1:30 to 3 p.m. in MU 211. Any interested faculty and/or staff are welcome, but attendance is limited to 35. Send an e-mail to sponsored.programs@oregonstate.edu in order to reserve a space. This session will be offered at least monthly throughout 2012.

OSU Graduate Legislative Internship Opportunity

The Oregon Legislature’s Committee Services Office seeks 2 qualified graduate students to serve as committee interns during the 2011 legislative session. The intern positions are part of the non-partisan, professional staff of the Legislature, serving both chambers and both political parties. The internships offer a unique opportunity for students to learn about state government, current state policy issues and the legislative process.

Committee interns conduct research; analyze and write summaries of legislative measures; attend committee meetings; and communicate with legislators, state agency legislative liaisons, lobbyists, and members of the general public. Interns are supervised by a Committee Administrator.

One intern will work with committees addressing natural resource issues, including agriculture, forestry, energy, environment, sustainability, and water policy. A background in natural resource policy is preferred for this position.
The other intern will work with committees addressing various state policy topics, including transportation, business, labor, health care, and education.

The Graduate School will pre-screen OSU Legislative Graduate Intern applicants and will advance to the Legislative Committee Administrator up to 3 applicants for each of the two internship positions. The Legislative Committee Administrators will make final selections.

The Graduate School will provide those selected to serve as OSU Legislative Graduate interns a $2,500 stipend plus full tuition remission for each quarter of internship service fulfilled during winter and spring 2013. Programs may supplement this stipend if they so choose. Recipients must remain enrolled for a minimum of 12 credits each quarter (e.g., internship or thesis credits preferred).

A two-week training session will begin January 18, 2010. The internships will require students to work at least 36 hours per week at the State Capitol in Salem. The internships will take place for 22 weeks concurrent with the legislative session. The attached position description provides complete details.

Nomination Procedures

OSU graduate programs may nominate in rank order up to 3 students for consideration by the Graduate School. Each nomination is to be formatted as one PDF file and must include the following materials:

The student’s cover letter outlining his/her interest in the internship opportunity, including a brief description of the education and experience that has prepared him/her for this work;
The student’s resume or c.v.; and
A letter of recommendation from the student’s major professor or other faculty member who is familiar with the student’s potential for success in the internship position.

Nominations are to be sent electronically to Brenda.mccomb@oregonstate.edu and must be received in the Graduate School by close of business on Monday, November 19, 2010.

The Graduate School will review the nominations and will forward up to three of the nominations to the Committee Services Office for consideration. To facilitate final selection, nominees advanced to the Legislative Committee Administrator for consideration will be required to participate in an in-person interview the week of December 3^rd, 2012.

Please share this opportunity with interested graduate students in your programs. If you have questions regarding the process or the positions, please contact Brenda McComb in the Graduate School.

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Brenda McComb, Dean

The Graduate School

Rm 300 Kerr Admin Bldg

Oregon State University

Corvallis, Oregon, 97331 USA

brenda.mccomb@oregonstate.edu

Phone: 541-737-4881, Fax: 541-737-3313

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University Budgeting 101

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