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UC DAVIS: VICE CHANCELLOR - ADMINISTRATION

February 22, 2007

DEANS, DIRECTORS, DEPARTMENT CHAIRS, AND ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICERS

RE: Student Affairs Officers (SAOs) for the Future - Call for Applications

I am pleased to announce the call for applications for the UC Davis development 
program, SAOs for the Future. This is a 10-month program (June 2007-March 2008) 
for up to 30 participants. 

SAOs for the Future is intended to cultivate a diverse pool of highly talented 
and motivated staff interested in pursuing entry-level SAO positions. The campus 
Strategic Plan states that "UC Davis will enhance existing programs and create 
new initiatives to assist in the recruitment, development and retention of the 
highest-quality faculty and staff." The UC Davis SAOs for the Future program 
supports the campus commitment to develop and retain a distinguished and diverse 
staff and is intended to increase participants' sense of community and 
commitment to UC Davis. 

The program is structured according to the competency model created at UC Davis 
for SAO positions and is designed to develop and strengthen six competencies 
(Student Advising, Interpersonal Communication, Service Orientation, Diversity 
Commitment, Program Administration and Self Management). There will be an 
approximate time commitment of two days each month in which participants will 
experience assessments, individual development planning, experiential learning, 
mentoring, individual sessions career counseling, and workshops.

Four brown bag information sessions are scheduled from noon - 1:00 p.m.
as follows: March 5, 6, 12 (Cabernet Room/North Silo), and March 9 (Training 
Room, Ticon III, Ste. 2400, UCDHS). Additional program information and 
applications can be downloaded at http://sdps.ucdavis.edu/sao.htm. Applications 
are due by noon, Friday, March 23, 2007 at Staff Development & Professional 
Services, Tercero Trailer B. If you have any questions, please contact 
participant coordinator, Paula Driver Shimada at pdshimada@ucdavis.edu or 
530-752-1255. 

Dennis Shimek
Senior Associate Vice Chancellor and
Special Advisor to the Chancellor -
Human Resources

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