Manley Olson Instructional Academic Staff Professional Development Award

This award provides resources to instructional academic staff in the early stages of their careers to support their professional development.

Manley E. Olson graduated from UWRF in 1959 with majors in both history and political science. He was the first student to have majored in political science at UWRF. While a student, Olson participated in many campus activities outside of the classroom and was a member of the men’s basketball team. He continued his education at the University of Minnesota where he received his Ph.D. and worked in the field of education for over 40 years and served in a variety of volunteer activities.

 

Criteria

• Instructional academic staff standing
• IAS should have at least a short history of continuing employment at UWRF
• Preference given to those with junior standing

Purposes that are appropriate include, but are not necessarily limited to: 

• Supplies and expenses related to a research agenda (e.g. completion of a dissertation or an individual research project).
• Supplies and expenses related to classroom improvement (or class improvement).
• Travel monies associated with:
  Conducting research
  Obtaining educational materials
  URSCA activity with a student that directly serves that research and/or teaching priorities of the instructional academic staff member.

Award

The recipient will receive up to $1,000.

Review Committee

All proposals will be evaluated by the Faculty Professional Development Committee of the Faculty and Academic Staff Development Board.

Procedure

Applicants will write a 1-2 paragraph proposal that identifies how the monies will be used and how they will support the adjunct's professional development. 

• Complete application form including appropriate signatures.
• Name the file as: award name, last name, and first name.
    ie: MOIASPD - Smith - Will
• Submit completed application to fasdb@uwrf.edu and include the department chair/supervisor and dean of your college in your email submission.
• Application is due no later than 4:30 p.m. on due date.

Application

Presentations and Professional Conferences

Professional Development

Teaching Development

Research and Creative Activity

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Past Recipients

2020
Erin Russ
Modern Languages

2019
Matthew Phillion
English

2018
Molly Radwany
Plant and Earth Science

For more information

Wes Chapin
Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs
104 North Hall
wes.chapin@uwrf.edu
715-425-0629