From psrodman@ucdavis.edu
Date: Wed, 9 Jun 2004 16:18:27 -0700
From: Peter Rodman <psrodman@ucdavis.edu>
To: 'Joe Kiskis' <jekiskis@ucdavis.edu>
Subject: RE: UWP

Hi, Joe. I have read the revised version of the proposal, and I think you
have dealt with everything except the problem of joint appointments (as you
already know). Since the writing program is such a prominent priority for
the campus, I would think you could address this directly with the provost &
v-p academic personnel. The important thing is to make the program work,
with a research faculty that also enhances the research functions of the
university, not to follow a narrow interpretation of rules about FTE and
majors. If I were revising, I would put in wording around the FTE
allocations that indicates that wise voices have suggested it would be best
for the new faculty members to be appointed in the Writing Program, not as
joint appointees. This would leave in the word, "joint," but advise strongly
against it for positive reasons.
Best wishes,
Peter

Peter Rodman
Anthropology
4-9699