Faculty of Genetics and Genomics Expectations

GGEN Bylaws

Each year the faculty member must complete the Genetics & Genomics Faculty Survey and satisfy at least one criterion from each of the Academics, Service & Recruiting activities.

• Academic Activities
  • Teach a graduate lecture, seminar, laboratory genetics or genomics course, or other related graduate courses with a clearly defined and substantive genetics or genomics component
  • Serve as the chair or member of a graduate committee of a genetics student or students;
  • Function as the supervisor for GENE 685 students involved in specialized studies, research in genetics, or performing a genetics rotation
• Serving Activities
  • Hosting of a Faculty of Genetics and Genomics mini-symposium or seminar speaker;
  • Active participation in Genetics and Genomics Faculty standing or ad hoc committees or serving on a College/University committee as a Genetics and Genomics Faculty representative.
  • PI/Co-PI for a Grant/Award that supports Genetics and Genomics Program Activities, for example, a training, conference, or REU grant.
  • Regular participation in the weekly Genetics & Genomics Seminars (G2 Seminars)
  • Participation in GGSA student-led activities (symposiums, retreats, etc.)
• Recruiting Activities
  • Participate in at least one of the recruiting weekend events, such as the Welcome Dinner, Interviews, Lunch Function, Research Symposia, and Social Event.
  • Participate in independent recruiting activities such as handing out Genetics and Genomics Program recruiting materials to potential student recruits at conferences or seminar presentations at other academic institutions.