The
George A.
Miller Programs Committee accepts applications for
partial funding of visiting faculty appointments, offering
a means for bringing to our campus men and women of outstanding
achievement in academic or public life to participate
in scholarly, professional, or creative programs. Residencies
may be for as long as a semester or an entire academic
year; however, in view of the crowded schedules of many
visitors, they are often arranged for shorter periods.
The visitors may be asked to teach a special course or
seminar, participate in ongoing or self-initiated research
activities, interact informally with students and faculty,
and/or take part in interdisciplinary seminars arranged
by the host department. In addition, these visitors will
be invited to participate in the activities of the Center
for Advanced Study community of scholars. They should
not be assigned to teach regularly scheduled courses,
fill in for faculty members on leave, or carry out regular
faculty duties.
Selection
Criteria
Criteria include the nominee’s excellence as a scholar,
artist, or professional; potential contribution to the
life of the campus; and anticipated level of interaction
with faculty and students in the Host and Cohost unit(s)
and in cross-disciplinary venues. Proposals that cross
disciplinary lines are strongly encouraged.
The
selection committee also considers the sponsoring unit(s)
commitment to the appointment (including financial support,
recognizing that available resources vary widely) and
equitable distribution over time of awards among departments
and colleges.
