P&S COUNCIL NEWS
Nov. 19, 2004

Recruitment and Retention Grants Awarded to P&S Staff

The Professional and Scientific Council's Retention and Recruitment Committee awarded grants for 14 proposals that support retention and recruitment efforts. The grants are awarded to innovative proposals that show a commitment to retention and recruitment. A complete list of this year's projects can be found at:
http://www.pscouncil.iastate.edu/RandRgrants04.html

Find University-Wide Policies at the Policy Library Website

The online Policy Library provides easy access to the most important university-wide policies. The site features a comprehensive search of university-wide policies, manuals and handbooks. Bookmark the site to quickly access university-wide policy information:
http://policy.iastate.edu

Plan to Attend P&S Professional Development Day on April 4

Mark your calendar and reserve April 4, 2005, to attend this year's P&S Professional Development Day at the Gateway Center and Hotel in Ames. This year's theme will focus on diversity. If you have any breakout sessions or speakers you'd like to see at the conference email Barbara McBreen at barbmc@iastate.edu or call (515) 294-0707.

Nominate Your Favorite P&S Staff Person for an Award

Award deadlines are listed on the P&S Council web site at:
http://www.pscouncil.iastate.edu/Awards.html

Nominations for the CYtation award are due Jan. 1.

Other awards include:

• Regents Award for Staff Excellence due Feb. 28
• Professional & Scientific Excellence Award due Feb. 28
• Carroll Ringgenberg Award due Feb. 28
• Superior Service Award due Feb. 1
• P&S Outstanding New Professional Award due Feb. 28
• Presidential Service Award contact Charlie Dobbs at cdobbs@iastate.edu
• Extension Professional Practice Awards go to:
  http://www.provost.iastate.edu/staff/awards.html