FACULTY & ACADEMIC STAFF
SENATE
Andrew G. Schneider Application Information
FACULTY SENATE
2015 – 2017 SCHNEIDER PROFESSORSHIP APPLICATION INFORMATION
The Schneider Professorships are in honor of Andrew G. Schneider who was a member of the Advisory Board of
the Foundation and left a substantial bequest to the Foundation in his will to purchase the land which houses the
Stout Technology Park. Following are conditions of selection of such professors and purpose and use of the
awards.
PURPOSE: Schneider Professorship(s) are awarded in recognition of outstanding ability and promise and provide
support for the recipient's professional activities.
TITLE: Each person named shall carry the title of Andrew Schneider Professor for the duration of the appointment.
ELIGIBILITY: Tenured members of the University of Wisconsin-Stout faculty are eligible. Faculty members on
sabbatical leave are eligible for this award.
LENGTH OF APPOINTMENT: Each Schneider Professor shall be appointed for a two-year period. Consecutive
appointments will not be made.
EMPHASIS: In any given year, the Chancellor may announce an emphasis to be encouraged in keeping with UWStout's mission. Check the Faculty Senate website to determine if there is an emphasis for the current year.
SELECTION: The procedural steps can be found on the Faculty Senate website.
CHANGE OF PROCEDURES: The Chancellor, with advice from appropriate organizations or individuals, may modify
the emphasis and the number and size of the awards.
TIMELINE FOR USING THE FUNDS: Funds are awarded for a 24-month time period. Funds may be carried over for
6 months past the end date with approval through Research Services. Research Services will secure approval from
the Foundation Office. See the Senate Office website for more details about the process.
AVAILABILITY: One Schneider Professorship for $11,000 is available for July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2017.
APPLICATION INFORMATION:
1. A brief application of NO MORE THAN TWO PAGES will be accepted. The application is to reflect both past
contributions and intended contributions in teaching, research and scholarship, and professional services
as defined in the Faculty/Academic Staff/Limited Appointees Handbook.
2. Emphasis should be placed on intended use and outcome of the professorship in alignment with the
mission of UW-Stout.
3. Within the TWO PAGE APPLICATION should be a statement of the plan for the professorship that
identifies intentions for professional development, a brief budget detail and a condensed vita.
4. Please attach the Schneider Cover Sheet (printed on blue) to your application. The cover sheet is a part of
the application which is submitted to the Chancellor and can be found on the Faculty Senate website.
DOCUMENT NO: FS-611
EFFECTIVE4/9/2015
APPROVAL: Faculty Senate Chair
SUPERCEDES: 3/15/2015
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