Registration is open for the next CCAS Seminar for Department Chairs/Heads
The next offering of this popular seminar will be held in Savannah, Georgia, February 23-25. Registration is limited to two chairs/heads per institution. View information on the seminar or register under "Meetings." (Note: the seminar is likely to fill by late January.) The Hyatt Regency Savannah is offering a reduced rate of $153 for CCAS guests. Write us at ccas@wm.edu with any questions.
Board of Directors Recognizes Deborah Byrd of EarthSky
The CCAS Board of Directors honored Ms. Deborah Byrd with its 2011 Arts & Sciences Advocacy Award at the Annual Meeting in Montréal on November 4. In presenting the award to Ms. Byrd, Founder and President of EarthSky: A Clear Voice for Science, CCAS President Valerie Hardcastle (on right in photo) said that CCAS was honoring her for "creating and sustaining a digital media company that interviews scientists and brings their research and insights to the attention of millions of poeple worldwide via radio, podcast, a website, and other social media." In turn, Ms. Byrd told the assembled deans, "We at EarthSky are grateful to the members of CCAS for their work in supporting an environment conducive to scientific research." To view the award presentation, click here. For more information on the award winner, click here.
To nominate a person or organization for the 2011 Award, click here for the nomination guidelines.
"Liberal Arts & Sciences FAQs" Brochure Available for Purchase
This broc
hure, authored by former CCAS President Matthew C. Moen (University of South Dakota), defines liberal education and
offers arguments for its centrality in undergraduate education. The brochure is being made available at cost to CCAS members.
Ordering information:
First 10 copies, no charge
$6 per 10 copies between11-100
$5 per 10 copies, for orders over 100
CCAS Member Benefits
The Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences, a network of deans, fosters leadership and administration in colleges and schools of arts and sciences. In pursuit of our mission, CCAS connects deans with each other, provides professional development, serves as a forum for discussing issues in higher education, and advocates for liberal learning.
All arts and/or science decanal staff of a participating college within an institution are eligible for the following benefits:
1) password and access to the 'Members Only' area of the CCAS web site
2) bimonthly newsletters
3) discounted registration fees at seminars and the Annual Meeting
4) a mentoring program for new deans and associate/assistant deans
5) participation in both the data collection and receipt of the New Hires Survey report
6) a 'deans only' listserv for discussion of issues and networking with other Deans, and a listserv for associate and assistant deans
7) an online searchable database (Deans Knowledge Base) of timely presentations, policy statements, listserv discussions, and other resources
8) training workshops for department chairs/heads, either on campus or at a regional location
9) annual membership directory
10) access to the CCAS membership mailing list for searches, college newsletters, etc.
Note: Passwords are assigned to member Deans, Associate, and Assistant Deans. If you do not remember your password, go to the Members Only page, enter your email address under Login, and click "Forgot My Password." The website will email you the password shortly. If the web site doesn't send you your password it is because your email address either isn't in the database or is different from the one in the database. For assistance, email ccas@wm.edu.
Click here to access the "Member Benefits and Services" brochure.
