To: All Faculty <everybody@illinois.edu> 
    From: "Ravi K. Iyer" <ovcr@illinois.edu>
Reply-To: ovcr@illinois.edu

 Subject: MASSMAIL - Nominations - Assoc Vice Chancellors for Research 

August 30, 2010

Dear Colleagues,

In order to optimize support for campus research efforts, I have 
reallocated staff resources in the Office of the Vice Chancellor for 
Research to provide additional support for new initiatives and the pursuit 
of large interdisciplinary funded projects.  Reallocating the effort 
previously devoted to International Research Relations will allow us to 
appoint two 50% Associate Vice Chancellors for Research.
   
An Associate Vice Chancellor focused on New Research Initiatives will work 
to develop funding relationships with federal funding agencies, non-
governmental organizations, and private foundations, in order to launch 
new initiatives in these areas. This individual will be responsible for 
collaboration with International Programs and Studies in pursuing 
international research opportunities, including a new focus on agriculture 
and information technology.

The regulatory environment for research compliance has become increasingly 
demanding.  Improved service to researchers is needed to facilitate 
compliance while minimizing the time and effort that investigators devote 
to compliance issues. An Associate Vice Chancellor focused on Compliance 
will spearhead our efforts to improve services to researchers and 
facilitate compliance.
  
The position descriptions for each of these positions are available at 
http://research.illinois.edu/avcr.asp.  By serving in these positions, 
faculty will have an opportunity to develop administrative skills with the 
potential to advance their careers. They will also provide leadership for 
a number of other activities in the OVCR.  I encourage your consideration 
of this opportunity, as well as nominations of your colleagues.  I hope 
you will pass this information on to others who may be interested in these 
positions.  We would appreciate receiving all applications or nominations 
by September 24. Funding for an appropriate teaching release in the home 
unit will be provided for each of these individuals.
  
I am very appreciative of your consideration of these positions, and hope 
that you will consider serving in this capacity or nominating others.  


Best regards,


Ravi K. Iyer
Interim Vice Chancellor for Research

This mailing approved by:
The Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

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