Describe important UA partnerships with departments, units, and offices not formally part of the proposed Center/Institute, and how the Center/Institute will be accessible to them. How does this proposed unit advance the university's for diversity and inclusive excellence? Describe, for example, how the unit broadens participation of faculty, staff and students from differing backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, and promotes incorporation of a variety of thought and approaches. Who are the external stakeholders? National-scale industry Local/regional-scale business entities International entities (governments, NGOs, etc.) Community organizations, NGOs State or Local Government Other (describe): How will the proposed Center/Institute engage these stakeholders? What is the anticipated positive impact and/or benefit to these stakeholders? What are the anticipated challenges or sensitivities of these stakeholders that the Center/Institute will need to manage to be successful? Administrative Structure -- critical to the sustainability of the Center/Institute What is the proposed leadership and administrative structure of the Center/Institute? To what unit will the Center/Institute report (should with Item II)? Describe advisory group(s) formed to provide input and feedback to the Center/Institute. How will external information concerning agency priorities, industry needs, and/or philanthropic interests be incorporated into the advisory structure for the Center/Institute. Participating Faculty and Administrators List the name, title, and affiliation of faculty and staff who will participate in the new Center/Institute. State their roles and planned percent (%) effort.
Describe important UA partnerships with departments, units, and offices not formally part of the proposed Center/Institute, and how the Center/Institute will be accessible to them. How does this proposed unit advance the university's for diversity and inclusive excellence? Describe, for example, how the unit broadens participation of faculty, staff and students from differing backgrounds, cultures, and experiences, and promotes incorporation of a variety of thought and approaches. Who are the external stakeholders? National-scale industry Local/regional-scale business entities International entities (governments, NGOs, etc.) Community organizations, NGOs State or Local Government Other (describe): How will the proposed Center/Institute engage these stakeholders? What is the anticipated positive impact and/or benefit to these stakeholders? What are the anticipated challenges or sensitivities of these stakeholders that the Center/Institute will need to manage to be successful? Administrative Structure -- critical to the sustainability of the Center/Institute What is the proposed leadership and administrative structure of the Center/Institute? To what unit will the Center/Institute report (should with Item II)? Describe advisory group(s) formed to provide input and feedback to the Center/Institute. How will external information concerning agency priorities, industry needs, and/or philanthropic interests be incorporated into the advisory structure for the Center/Institute. Participating Faculty and Administrators List the name, title, and affiliation of faculty and staff who will participate in the new Center/Institute. State their roles and planned percent (%) effort.
centers_and_institute_application_v4.docx