This is the 17th in the second series of informal profiles of UNCA's many noted faculty scholars. Written by John Stevens, chief research officer, each of the weekly profiles will highlight the scholarly accomplishments and interests of faculty colleagues. We hope that you will find these profiles of interest as we celebrate the intellectual vigor that is at work on our campus.

Dr. Bryan Stuart Schaffer

Bryan Stuart Schaffer
One of UNCA's newest faculty members, Bryan Schaffer is an Assistant Professor in Management. He received his Ph.D. from the University Georgia in Organizational Behavior and Human Resource Management. Bryan has been an active scholar, having had accepted seven papers for publications in such journals as the Journal of Safety Research, Professional Safety Journal, Organizational Research Methods, and the Journal of Managerial Psychology. His scholarship has been presented at many different national conferences in San Francisco, New Orleans, Seattle, Philadelphia, Montreal, and others. His primary research focus at this time is to continue his investigations of the effect of group and team diversity on employee perceptions in the work place.

-- John G. Stevens

THIS WEEK

Monday, March 1
Undergraduate Research: Journal papers due for spring graduates

Humanities 124: "Bronze Age Greece and the Mediterranean World," Dr. Sophie Mills, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 214: "Medieval Asia and Imperial China," Dr. Grant Hardy, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Ramsey Library Learning Workshop: "What's New with Google?" Bryan Sinclair, 12:15-1:15 p.m., 136 Ramsey Library

"Racism without Racists: Killing Me Softly with Color Blindness," Eduardo Bonilla-Silva of Texas A&M University, 4 p.m., Owen Conference Center

"Exploring Environmental Issues in WNC" lecture series: "Environmental Lessons from Ecusta," Forrest Westall of the N.C. Department of the Environment and Natural Resources, 4 p.m., 228 Robinson Hall

Women's basketball vs. Charleston Southern, 7 p.m., Justice Center, $3

Great Decisions Lecture Series: "The Media and Foreign Policy," retired AP Correspondent Watson Sims, 7:30 p.m., Reuter Center, $5 (students free)

Tuesday, March 2
Ramsey Library Learning Workshop: "What's New with Google?" Bryan Sinclair, 12:15-1:15 p.m., 136 Ramsey Library

Tea Time Talk: "John C. Campbell Folk School: 78 Years in WNC," Folk School Director Jan Davidson, 4 p.m., Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville

Wednesday, March 3
Undergraduate Research: Summer Research Grant applications and proposals due

Tennis vs. Carson-Newman, 2 p.m., Tennis Courts

Analyzing Violence and Terror Lecture Series: "Pacifism and Eastern Philosophical Traditions," Dr. Keya Maitra, 7:30 p.m., Kellogg Center, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville, $5

Thursday, March 4
Women's History Month Brown Bag Lecture: "My Own No Man's Land," UNCA alumnus Tim Potter, 12:15 p.m., Laurel Forum, Karpen Hall

Faculty Senate Meeting, 3:15 p.m., Red Oak Room, Ramsey Library

Friday, March 5
Deadline to rent or purchase academic regalia for Commencement. Questions? Call Mike Small at 251-6437.

Humanities 324: "Imperialism," Dr. Mueni Wa Muiu, 11 a.m., Lipinsky Auditorium

Humanities 414: "Gender Inequality and Women's Experience," Grace Campbell, 11 a.m., Humanities Lecture Hall

Baseball vs. University of Albany, 2 p.m., Greenwood Field

Saturday, March 6
Baseball vs. University of Albany, 2 p.m., Greenwood Field

Monday, March 8
Spring break begins

COMING UP

High School Media Workshop Set for March 12
The annual WNC Media Day for high school journalism and yearbook students and advisors. The program will be held from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, March 12. Registration is $10 and includes lunch. The day-long series of seminars is sponsored by the Mass Communication Department in cooperation with the N.C. Scholastic Media Association based at UNC Chapel Hill’s School of Journalism and Mass Communications. For more information or to register, call Michael Gouge 828/232-2423.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Summer Science Program in England
UNCA will conduct a summer comparative science education program in England from June 30-July 27, 2004. The program is held in cooperation with the University of Bath Department of Education. Anyone who is or has been involved with K-12 science education is eligible. The $2,500 fee covers tuition, ground transportation and private housing on the University of Bath campus. Registration will remain open until the course is filled, but participants are encouraged to register prior to March 15, 2004. For more information or to enroll, contact Dr. Gary Miller at 232-5184.

Employment Opportunities
Click on the Human Resources job opportunities Web site for complete employment information. Questions? Call Joy Thurman at 251-6605.

Administrative Assistant I in the N.C. Center for Creative Retirement
Starting salary: $21,219-$24,036
Closing date: March 3

University Residence Administrator I in Housing & Residence Life
Starting salary: $22,037-$23,108
Closing date: March 3

Office Assistant IV in Admissions
Starting salary: $14,720-$17,830 (range for nine months)
Closing date: March 5 or until filled

Career Counselor in the Career Center
Starting salary: $28,000
Closing date: March 23 or until filled

Maintenance Mechanic IV Plumber
Starting salary: $23,819-$30,000
Closing date: Open until filled

Director of Athletics
Starting salary: Commensurate with experience
Closing date: Open until filled
Questions regarding this position can be directed to Bill Carr, Carr Sports Associates, at 352/275-7115.

Grounds Worker in Facilities Management & Planning
Starting salary: $18,065-$19,118
Closing date: Open until filled

Safety Tip
When performing spring repairs, make sure windows are not painted or nailed shut. Windows must be able to be opened in an emergency. Questions? Call Reggie Goble at 251-6038.

Energy Tip
To reduce heating and cooling costs, shade your windows in the summer and let the sun in during the winter. Questions? Call Terry Guriel at 232-5031.

ART EXHIBITIONS

On view through March 4 at University Gallery, first floor of Owen Hall: Printmaking Invitational

On view through March 13 at Center for Craft, Creativity & Design, 11 Broyles Rd., Hendersonville: UNCA, ASU and WCU Faculty and Student Craft Show