UCD Directives

UC DAVIS: OFFICE OF THE PROVOST

The University of California's Regents' Professor and Lecturer Program was established
to enrich the intellectual atmosphere and to enhance the reputation of the various
campuses of the University of California. This program creates opportunities to bring
persons of distinction to the campus whose achievements are generally beyond the scope
of academia. In the recent past Nobel laureate Wole Soyinka, author Margaret Atwood,
biologist Takashi Akazawa, economist-author Hernando de Soto, Nobel laureate Leo Esaki,
musician Wynton Marsalis, neuroscientist Colin Blakemore, textile designer Junichi Arai,
composer Charles Rosen, literary critic Fredric Jameson and statistician Nancy Reid have
visited the Davis campus under the auspices of this program.

The Regents' Professor and Lecturer Administrative Advisory Committee is now asking for
nominations for the 1999-2000 academic year, with nominations welcomed from all members
of the campus community. As indicated in the paragraph above, nominations for individuals
from nonacademic professions are preferred, although proposals are welcomed for any
individual who has had a demonstrated impact beyond the realm of academia. The
background and achievements of each nominee should not be limited to a single field
of expertise, but should attract the interest of a wide spectrum of the campus community.
For this reason, we shall only consider nominations which carry the support of at least
three departments.

In order to nominate an individual as a Regents, Professor or a Regents' Lecturer, we
require a complete packet of materials which includes:

  -	a detailed letter of recommendation from the nominating department that provides
	information on the nominee as well as a proposed plan of activity that includes
	appropriate wide contact with the campus community;
  -	a letter from at least two other departments supporting the nominee;
  -	a fully completed nomination form (which is included with this Call), with a fully
	detailed request for honoraria which is in compliance with University policy (see
	Academic Personnel Manual Section UCD-290), the related travel costs, and the
	specific period of the visit.

Nominations received by January 25, 1999, will receive priority consideration. Nomination
forms are enclosed.

The Regents' Professor and Lecturer account will pay the cost of the honoraria and travel
for the invited visitor. In addition, the Office of the Provost will provide $200 to the
nominating department to defray the costs related to publicity for the visit. All other
arrangements (including space, housing, travel) will be the responsibility of the nominating
and supporting department(s).

Additional information on the program is available from Solomon Bekele in the Office of
the Provost, at 2-8932, and in Academic Personnel Manual Sections 290 and UCD-290.

The Regents' Program has truly been a source of enrichment and stimulation to our campus
community in the past. I urge you to give serious thought to the possibility of hosting
a distinguished guest through this program in 1999-2000.

Sincerely,

Barry M. Klein
Vice Provost-Academic Personnel

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Enclosures

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Regents' Professors and Regents' Lecturers
Guidelines for Appointment

Regents' Professor - An individual who is appointed as Regents' Professor has
achieved at the highest level of her/his field. Such a visitor normally serves for at least
one quarter during the academic year. Approval is made by The Regents. The maximum honorarium
per quarter for the 1999-2000 year is $40,000. Travel costs will be paid in addition to the
honorarium.

Regents' Lecturer - An appointment of a Regents' Lecturer is generally based
upon the same criteria as for Regents' Professors, but the period of service is from one
week to one month to be served upon the approval and invitation of the Chancellor. The
maximum monthly honorarium for the 1999-2000 year is $13,500. Travel costs will be paid
in addition to the honorarium.

PROCEDURE FOR NOMINATION

1 .	All nominations must be accompanied by the attached Nomination Form.

2.	A principal nominating letter, and letters from supporting departments, should be
accompanied by evidence that the person nominated is of national or international
eminence and that he/she has the potential to interest a wide cross-section of the
campus community. A curriculum vitae must also be submitted, which includes
information on achievements, creative works, positions held, honors and awards,
and educational background. Supporting letters must indicate the contribution
which the nominee is expected to make to areas of interest outside those of the
principal nominating department.

3.	Nominations should clearly indicate which department(s) will serve as host. There
should be detailed plans for making the visitors presence on campus widely
known, and for ensuring that he/she shall have contact with interested groups
outside the host department(s) and, if applicable, beyond the Davis campus.
Further, specific information on (a) classes to be taught, (b) lectures to be
delivered, (c) seminars and colloquia should be provided. Upon completion of the
appointee's visit, the host department will be expected to submit a report to the
Vice Provost-Academic Personnel on what was achieved by the appointment.

4.	Proposed honoraria may not exceed the rate of Professor VI I I. The cost of travel
expenses should be included in the proposal.

5.	Nominations received by January 25, 1999, will receive priority consideration for
the 1999-2000 program. For further information, please contact Solomon Bekele,
2-8932, in the Office of the Provost. Also see Sections 290 and UCD-290 of the
Academic Personnel Manual.

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