Road Scholars accepting applications

U-M instructional and research track faculty are invited to apply for consideration to be part of the 2004 Michigan Road Scholars traveling seminar on the state of Michigan.

The educational tour, now in its sixth year, will expose participants to the state's economy, government and politics, culture, educational systems, health and social issues, history, and geography.

Designed to increase mutual knowledge and understanding between the University and the people and communities of the state, the five-day tour will introduce participants to the places the majority of U-M students call home, encourage University service to the public, and suggest ways faculty can help address state and local issues. In addition, the program aims to develop beneficial ties and promote interdisciplinary discussion among the touring faculty.

A faculty advisory committee chaired by John King, dean of the School of Information and a 2001 Road Scholar, will select 24 participants for the May 3-7 tour. The reduction in participants from 30 in past years is among the cost-saving changes to the program resulting from decreased state appropriations.

These changes will not affect the overall quality of the experience, organizers of the program say. If further state reductions occur, those in charge will evaluate the feasibility of continued support for the tour in 2004. They will advise selected participants in January if circumstances warrant a cancellation.

The Road Scholars trip is planned and staffed by the Office of State Outreach in the Office of the Vice President for Government Relations. David Lossing, associate director of state outreach, is the project director. All meals, accommodations (private rooms for each participant) and transportation will be provided. The mode of transportation will be a tour bus equipped with a restroom, video monitors, snacks and a small library of materials regarding the state.

Stops on the tour will include presentations by and interaction with a variety of community representatives. Participants will receive a notebook with background on state issues, locations to be visited and community people with whom they will meet. Some may be asked to give informal presentations about their field of expertise while on the tour.

For more information, including photos and lists of past participants and an application form, visit http://www.umich.edu/~govrel/mrs.html . The deadline for applications is Nov. 28. For more information, contact Lossing or Lew Morrissey, director of state outreach, at (734) 764-9256, dalossin@umich.edu or morrisse@umich.edu.

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