University of Minnesota's weekly news bulletin Vol. Contract includes incentives for on-field performance as well academic achievement by team, and contains deferred compensation package that doesn't fully vest until the contract is fulfilled at the end of 2006. This is the 2nd 5-year renewal of the grant, which provides stipends, tuition, and professional development support for 16 doctoral students each year.
New policy is seen as very beneficial to faculty.
International travel grants for faculty are available to support fall semester activities with funding from the Office of International Programs, China Center, and McKnight Arts and Humanities Fund. International administrative fees for faculty, scholars, and students will go into effect July 1. Peter Polverini has been named School of Dentistry dean effective in August. Polverini is chair of the Department of Oral Medicine, Pathology, and Oncology at U of Michigan School of Dentistry. Carol Boyer has been appointed interim associate dean for planning and administration in the Humphrey Institute of Public Affairs.