<div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr"><div dir="ltr">Dear NSA members,<br><br>The deadline for applying for the Scientific Appointment Modernization (SAM) co-design committee is fast approaching.  The SAM process has the potential to fundamentally change how scientific appointments are structured at NCAR and thus impact all our careers.  If you or someone you know has interest in deep engagement in this process to help reconsider our scientific appointments, we strongly encourage you to apply or suggest to your colleagues that they apply for the co-design committee.  </div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></div><div dir="ltr"><font face="arial, sans-serif"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">If you are interested in being a part of the Co-design Team, please complete</span><a href="https://forms.gle/WNzg5NLS7pJxXghC8" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">this application form</span></a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> by </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Monday, Feb. 1</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. If you would like to nominate either an external or internal colleague(s) to be on the co-design team, please complete</span><a href="https://forms.gle/3DzLBjirgjsfaVMRA" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> this nomination form</span></a><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> by </span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Friday, Jan. 22</span><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. The SAM Core Project Team will then reach out to those individuals and encourage them to apply. It is expected that the Co-design Team members will be announced later in February. </span><br></font></div><div dir="ltr"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><br></span></div><div dir="ltr">Although the deadline for other internal or external member suggestions to this committee has technically passed last Friday, you could still submit their names for consideration.<br><br>Sincerely,<br>The NSA-EC<p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="color:rgb(0,0,0);font-family:-webkit-standard;font-size:medium"><br></span></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font color="#000000" face="-webkit-standard" size="3"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">Message from Everette and Bill:</span></font></p><p style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><font color="#000000" face="-webkit-standard" size="3"><span style="caret-color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><br></span></font></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Dear Colleagues:</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Many of you may have heard about the new initiative called Scientific Appointment Modernization (SAM), which aims to review and improve the scientific appointments process across NCAR and UCP, and is aligned with UCAR’s new </span><a href="https://operations.ucar.edu/coo/initiatives/workforce-management-plan" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Workforce Management Plan</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">As a national leader in Earth System Science, NCAR and UCP must offer and support a scientific workforce advancement plan that develops, retains, and attracts the highest caliber of multi-generational talent</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">In order to do so, NCAR and UCP must evolve the scientific appointments process to help continue to build the talented and diverse workforce that will collectively drive the cutting edge, community-focused science necessary to advance the field. This initiative aims to further develop a system in which staff can navigate through their careers, be supported to do the work that will collectively tackle critical emerging community needs, and be recognized and rewarded for impactful and innovative scientific exploration and research. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Involving staff in SAM is critical for its success. Thus, a Co-Design Team made up of 10-12 volunteer staff members is being established to lead the study phase of SAM. This team will review the current appointment system and develop recommendations accordingly for key stakeholders and leadership to review.</span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Some of the specific activities the SAM Co-design Team will be focused on:</span></p><ul style="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Identifying and assessing requirements for NCAR/UCP’s future scientific needs </span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Reviewing NCAR/UCP’s current approach to scientific career placement and advancement between the different scientific career paths</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Engaging key stakeholders</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Evaluating what works well and where there are opportunities for improvement</span></p></li><li dir="ltr" style="margin-left:15px;list-style-type:disc;font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline">Developing and recommending options to be considered by the NCAR Executive Committee, UCP Directors and other key stakeholders </span></p></li></ul><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">At this time, we are asking for volunteers from across NCAR and UCP to fill 10 - 12 positions on the SAM Co-design Team. The time commitment for Co-design Team members is expected to be 3-5 hours per month over the course of approximately one year. Membership of the committee will be demographically diverse and will include representation from a variety of job classifications of scientific staff from different tracks at various career stages, administrators, and other job classifications as necessary.  Additionally, there will be at least one external committee member  from a peer institution. The NCAR Executive Committee (EC), NCAR Scientist Assembly (NSA) and Early Career Scientist Assembly (ECSA) will be involved in the Co-design Team selection process and have the goal to select volunteers that will collectively represent diverse roles, backgrounds, and perspectives. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">If you are interested in being a part of the Co-design Team, please complete</span><a href="https://forms.gle/WNzg5NLS7pJxXghC8" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">this application form</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> by </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Monday, Feb. 1</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. If you would like to nominate either an external or internal colleague(s) to be on the co-design team, please complete</span><a href="https://forms.gle/3DzLBjirgjsfaVMRA" target="_blank" style="text-decoration-line:none"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;text-decoration-line:underline;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> this nomination form</span></a><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap"> by </span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-weight:700;font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Friday, Jan. 22</span><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">. The SAM Core Project Team will then reach out to those individuals and encourage them to apply. It is expected that the Co-design Team members will be announced later in February. </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to the SAM Core Project Team at <a href="mailto:SAM@ucar.edu" target="_blank">SAM@ucar.edu</a>. The SAM Core Project Team’s role is to provide project management support and to work closely with the Co-design Team to ensure that they have the tools, resources and support needed along their path toward making final recommendations. The Core Project Team currently includes Scott McIntosh, Chelsea Castellano, Joanne Graham, Tom Cordova, and Julie Kramer, with additional members expected to join as the initiative progresses.   </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.38;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Thank you for your time and interest in participating on the SAM Co-design Team! </span></p><br><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Sincerely, </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height:1.656;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt"><span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Arial;color:rgb(0,0,0);font-variant-numeric:normal;font-variant-east-asian:normal;vertical-align:baseline;white-space:pre-wrap">Everette and Bill</span></p><div><br></div>-- <br><div dir="ltr" class="gmail_signature"><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr"><div><div dir="ltr">Andrew Newman, Ph.D.<div>National Center for Atmospheric Research</div><div>Research Applications Laboratory/Hydrometeorology Applications Program</div><div>P.O. Box 3000, Boulder, CO 80307-3000<br></div><div><a href="http://staff.ucar.edu/users/anewman" target="_blank">http://staff.ucar.edu/users/anewman</a><br></div><div><a href="https://scholar.google.com/citations?hl=en&user=NIauackAAAAJ&view_op=list_works&gmla=AJsN-F6mUExXALoxUjaycWY6UbpD41blQpZqOxJCF-II5FyLCzp6Oydl6GhTCPYtiEMtl0GwjM2UkediCC0Mg3_c40BVEl2sqw" target="_blank">Google Scholar Profile</a><br></div><div>ph: 303-497-8456, email: <a href="mailto:anewman@ucar.edu" target="_blank">anewman@ucar.edu</a></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>