The University of Vermont is taking steps toward identifying “spires of excellence,” or academic areas where the University will focus its resources in order to create renowned programs.
Eight faculty committees, organized based on “transdisciplinary topic areas,” are investigating the possibility of developing “spires” within that academic area and submitting proposals explaining why the university should invest in it. The broad topic areas were grouped according to information gathered at a dean's retreat in August 2009, and faculty nominated themselves to the committees in the fall.
After preliminary recommendations made by reviewers from within the UVM community and beyond, the “spires” will be selected by university officials in April and May.
(Source: University of Vermont)
UVM moves towards “spires of excellence” model
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