Women and Minority Artists and Scholars Lecture Series (WMASLS)
2006-2007 WMASLS Application Form
Program Introduction: The primary purpose of the program is to increase the number and diversity of scholarly voices and artistic expressions at Virginia Tech from groups that are underrepresented on our faculty. Typically, guest lecturers or performers meet with students, faculty, and administrators; attend or assist in related classes; and facilitate a public presentation open to the university and larger community where appropriate. We also hope that the program might lead, in some cases, to new or strengthened scholarly collaborations or even a serious interest in pursuing an appointment to our faculty. Students should have a significant opportunity to interact with each of these guests so that we can increase their exposure to successful women and minority role models.
Early in the fall semester each year, the WMASLS puts out a call for proposals, encouraging departments to submit proposals for these awards. Invited speakers may be from any discipline, gender, race or ethnicity. Invitations to speakers whose scholarship incorporates race, gender, class, or international perspectives are especially encouraged. A committee of faculty members reviews these proposals annually and selects the speakers/programs to be sponsored by WMASLS.
Program Guidelines: In order to encourage departments or similar units to identify and invite outstanding women and minorities to campus, the Women and Minority Artists and Scholars Lecture Series (WMASLS) will award up to $500 to supplement college/departmental support for the speaker’s expenses.
Invited speakers may be from any discipline, either gender, any race or ethnicity. Invitations to speakers whose scholarship incorporates race, gender, class, or international perspectives are especially encouraged. Those presentations that would appeal to a wider audience will be given preference. Fall visits are also especially welcome since the spring calendar includes both Black History Month and Women’s Month with visits from a number of non-academic speakers and special events.
While the visit may include any number of activities at the discretion of the departmental hosts and the willingness of the guest, it is expected that one or more of the campus events will be open and advertised to members of the campus community. Program support from the Women and Minority Artists and Scholars Lecture Series should be recognized in all program announcements.
Applications will be reviewed by a faculty committee. Limited funding may preclude supporting all qualified applications.
Deadline: Applications for the 2007-08 WMASLS are due on September 17, 2007. Please send applications to Tracey Cameron, Provost's Office, 330 Burruss Hall, Campus 0132.
Submissions: Six copies of the completed application and supporting materials should be sent to Tracey Cameron, Office of the Provost, 330 Burruss Hall (0132).
Questions: Please contact Tracey Cameron at tcameron@vt.edu.