> The Banff Centre's Collaboration Network is a cross-disciplinary
> initiative funded by the Social Sciences and Humanities Research
> Council of Canada, joining together artists, researchers, academics at
> universities and institutions across Canada, the US, the UK and
> further afield...
> Sarah
>
>
> Begin forwarded message:
>
>> On behalf of Sara Diamond and Susan Kennard, I would like to let you
>> know that the Banff New Media Institute is looking for
>>
>> Title: BNMI Collaboration Network Coordinator Work Study
>> Duration: ASAP - March, 2005
>> Stipend: up to $425 per week
>> Application deadline: June 4, 2004
>>
>> The Banff New Media Institute is currently looking for someone to
>> organize the new collaboration laboratory. This work study will be
>> responsible for:
>>
>> * developing the plan and implementation of a network dedicated
>> to the study of collaboration, in person and with the assistance of
>> technologies and act as primary coordinator
>>
>> * coordinating video conference meetings of the network and
>> reporting on results
>> * evaluating the use of face-to-face collaboration and
>> technology-based collaboration in consultation with the Director of
>> Research, technical work studies and researchers
>>
>> * assisting in the planning and realization of networked
>> collaboration projects
>> * gathering data and assessing the overall collaboration
>> network, working with evaluation researcher, technical researchers
>> and Director of Research
>>
>> * planning ongoing activities in consultation with the Director
>> of Research
>> * implementing with BNMI staff a summit/workshop on
>> collaboration in October 2004 and reporting and following through on
>> workshop outcomes
>>
>> Qualifications Required:
>>
>> * Master's level in social sciences and humanities required,
>> either in process or achieved
>> * PhD level students also welcome.
>>
>> Participation in a work study term is considered to be full-time
>> study, rather than employment. All participants sign a learning
>> contract that assists in the evaluation of their work study
>> experience.
>>
>> Participants accepted into this program receive financial assistance
>> to cover the full cost of the program fee of $185.50 per week based
>> on residency dates. Scholarship stipend payments are not
>> specifically linked to work performed or performance but are intended
>> to enable participants to pursue the overall learning objectives.
>> Participants who do not fulfill their responsibilities in pursuing
>> learning objectives including appropriate participation in work
>> activities may be expelled from the program and remainder of
>> scholarship stipend award revoked.
>>
>> The Banff Centre may be able to offer shared accommodation on-campus
>> at very reasonable rates, subject to availability. Expenses such as
>> on-campus accommodation will be deducted from stipend payments. No
>> deductions for income tax, CPP, or EI are made from stipend payments.
>> Financial assistance and stipend awards are considered taxable income
>> for Revenue Canada purposes. The Banff Centre's Arts programming is
>> dedicated to lifelong learning and professional career development in
>> the arts, acting as site and catalyst for creative activity and
>> experience.
>>
>> Those interested may also access BNMI postings and apply for them at
>> http://www.banffcentre.ca/bnmi/programs/default.aspx#workstudy.
>>
>> Kind regards,
>>
>> Debra Prince
>> Special Events & Work Study Coordinator
>> Banff New Media Institute
>> Box 1020
>> Banff AB T1L 1H5
>> 1.403.762.6665 fax
>> 1.403.762.6624 voice
>> www.banffcentre.ca/bnmi
>> Visit www.horizonzero.ca, the lush new web space devoted to digital
>> art and culture in Canada, produced by the Banff New Media Institute
>> at The Banff Centre.
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