[Proflist] Two opportunities - Building Strong Geoscience Departments Program

[Michelle Flores]

We are pleased to announce two workshops offered through the Building 
Strong Geoscience Departments Program.

The Role of Departments in Preparing Future Geoscience Professionals - 
January 10-12, 2007

Workshop for Heads and Chairs of Earth and Space Science Departments - 
December 10, 2006 (in association with AGU)

The application deadline for each workshop is November 14, 2006

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The workshop on The Role of Departments in Preparing Future Geoscience 
Professionals will be held January 10-12, 2007 in Williamsburg, VA.

The goal of this workshop is to improve the ability of departments to
prepare geoscience students for professional careers including traditional
roles in academia, government research, industry, and teaching, as well as
opportunities in business, law, public service, and elsewhere. This 
workshop provides an opportunity to think broadly about the support we
provide geoscience students within and beyond the curriculum as they
prepare for professional careers. For more information, please see
http://serc.carleton.edu/departments/professionalprep/overview.html

The on-line application form is at the following webpage (note deadline 
of Nov 14)
http://serc.carleton.edu/departments/professionalprep/application.html

Conveners: Heather Macdonald (College of William and Mary) and Cathy 
Manduca (Carleton College)

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The workshop for Heads and Chairs of Earth and Space Science departments 
is Sunday, December 10, in San Francisco, just before the Fall AGU 
meeting.  This one-day workshop will provide an opportunity for both new 
and experienced heads and chairs to learn more about being an effective 
department leader, to discuss successful strategies (as well as 
challenges) with others, and to meet other heads and chairs. The 
workshop is offered through the AGU Heads and Chairs Board.  Information 
about the workshop is given on the workshop webpage:  
http://serc.carleton.edu/departments/heads-chairs06/index.html

The on-line application for the workshop is on the following webpage 
(note deadline of Nov 14):
http://serc.carleton.edu/departments/heads-chairs06/application.html

Workshop leaders:
Heather Macdonald, College of William and Mary
Gene Bierly, American Geophysical Union
Tim Bralower, Pennsylvania State University
Bill Dannevik, Saint Louis University
Diane Doser, University of Texas, El Paso
Jay Gregg, Oklahoma State University
Don Wuebbles, University of Illinois



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Heather Macdonald
Chancellor Professor of Geology
College of William and Mary
757-221-2443
fax: 757-221-2093
rhmacd at wm.edu
http://www.wm.edu/geology/

Mail Address:
P.O. Box 8795
Williamsburg, VA  23187-8795

UPS or FedEx Address:
McGlothlin-Street Hall Room 227
Williamsburg, VA  23185