Promotions and Careers Sub-Committee

Charge

– Focus is on research programs of the Observatory and related educational activities including public outreach, and their interactions with other Earth Institute units or affiliates.

– Will assess the present research performance of the Observatory and recommend how existing research programs can be strengthened and new programs established. In general recommend and nurture the most appropriate research portfolio for the Observatory to ensure that it maintains a leadership position in the Earth Sciences.

– May recommend internal review of specific areas of research or comprehensive external review.

–Will recommend strategies for fostering interactions with Earth Institute and other Columbia units concerning joint research and educational programs. May recommend new appointments to the Promotions and Careers Sub-Committee consistent with planning directions.

Membership

  • Mingfang Ting– chair
  • Ajit Subramaniam
  • Cornelia Class
  • Samar Khatiwala
  • Felix Waldhauser
  • Suzanne Carbotte
  • Bob Anderson, Ex-Officio
  • Arnold Gordon, Ex-Officio
  • Kerstin Lehnert, Ex-Officio
  • Art Lerner-Lam, Ex-Officio
  • Roseanne D'Arrigo, Ex-Officio
  • Roger Buck, Ex-Officio

– A group of about 12 research scientists or faculty members from all ranks of the staff. Chaired by a research scientist or faculty member. Appointed by the Directorate in consultation with the Executive Committee.

– Members can include scientists from designated Earth Institute units.

– Members to serve three year terms.

– Reports through the Executive Committee to the Directorate.