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 07-023
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