Anticipated Contribution Vh. STAFF DEVELOPMENT The continuous development of capacity both faculty and administrative to fulfill the goals of – – the proposed Center requires a strategy (maximum one page) that includes ongoing training, support and mentoring. How will the proposed Center support the career development of the associated faculty members? What incentives are available either through the institution or the proposed Center? If – postdoctoral fellows will be employed, describe the mentoring and support in research and career – preparation that they will receive. What training will be provided to the administrative support staff of – the proposed Center to further their career development? Vi. CENTER OPERATIONS A successful Africa Center of Excellence relies upon the quality of its administrative and financial support staff, policies and procedures to achieve its education and research goals. This support is essential at both the institutional and Center level. In this Section (maximum one page), address the following topics: Procurement policies and administration, focusing on the institutional policies as well as the staff (both in the proposed Center and at the university level) and resources available to the proposed Center. Financial Management Systems that are in place or will be employed by the proposed Center. Comment on the position of the proposed Center within institutional budgetary units. Oversight and capacity, with a focus on institutional capacity and policies. Vj. IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE The Implementation Timeline is designed to provide a overview of the planned administrative, education and research activities of the proposed Center. In the Table below, identify up to three major activities planned for each year of the project in education, research and other topics (e.g. center management, institutional impact, facilities). In all aspects of the project, disparate activities should link together to result in a coherent workplan that achieves the objectives of the proposed Center. In addition to the Table, this Section can include a narrative (maximum two pages) that provides further details on the Implementation Timeline.
Anticipated Contribution Vh. STAFF DEVELOPMENT The continuous development of capacity – both faculty and administrative – to fulfill the goals of the proposed Center requires a strategy (maximum one page) that includes ongoing training, support and mentoring. How will the proposed Center support the career development of the associated faculty members? What incentives are available – either through the institution or the proposed Center? If postdoctoral fellows will be employed, describe the mentoring and support – in research and career preparation – that they will receive. What training will be provided to the administrative support staff of the proposed Center to further their career development? Vi. CENTER OPERATIONS A successful Africa Center of Excellence relies upon the quality of its administrative and financial support staff, policies and procedures to achieve its education and research goals. This support is essential at both the institutional and Center level. In this Section (maximum one page), address the following topics: Procurement policies and administration, focusing on the institutional policies as well as the staff (both in the proposed Center and at the university level) and resources available to the proposed Center. Financial Management Systems that are in place or will be employed by the proposed Center. Comment on the position of the proposed Center within institutional budgetary units. Oversight and capacity, with a focus on institutional capacity and policies. Vj. IMPLEMENTATION TIMELINE The Implementation Timeline is designed to provide a overview of the planned administrative, education and research activities of the proposed Center. In the Table below, identify up to three major activities planned for each year of the project in education, research and other topics (e.g. center management, institutional impact, facilities). In all aspects of the project, disparate activities should link together to result in a coherent workplan that achieves the objectives of the proposed Center. In addition to the Table, this Section can include a narrative (maximum two pages) that provides further details on the Implementation Timeline.
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