III Periodic
Review of Centers (Academic
Policy 100.o)
Senate Recommendation
A.
Written Report Summary:
1. Purpose: Conduct high quality scientific research, to
train graduate students, and to provide management information to cooperators
and others.
2. Objectives: A primary focus is on predator-prey
relationships, particularly the effects of nest predation on nesting success of
game and non-game birds. Effective management depends on knowing the habitat
requirements for successful reproduction and population health. Consequently, many Unit projects
examine the effects of habitat conditions and land use on nesting success,
clutch size, number of nesting attempts, and survival. Ultimately, success of
species is also influenced by biotic interactions with coexisting species, and
we examine such community-level effects on population success and habitat use.
Landscape-level effects are increasingly recognized as important in management
decisions, and a new emphasis at the Unit is on large-scale assessment,
analysis, and mapping of vegetation and vertebrate distribution of the region
through remote sensing and Geographic Information Systems. Contributions of
Unit personnel to graduate education at the
3.
Activities: Unit research projects include both
basic and applied elements, and research results are interpreted relative to
their applied contexts to provide readily available information for managers.
4. Other organizations involved: Primary agency
involvement remains U.S. Geological Survey and Montana Fish, Wildlife and
Parks. Many other agencies are involved
in funding capacity.
5. Reporting line:
Vice President of Research
6. Relationships with academic units: The Unit continues to advise and support a substantial
proportion of UM graduate students in WBIO and OBE Programs.
7. Similar programs: The Montana Cooperative Fisheries Unit (MSU, USGS, MFWP)
operates at
8. Budget:
a. 1. Current faculty and percentage of
time:
Current staff:.
2. Need and cost for new faculty:
3. Need for other personnel:
b. Use of University Resources:
1.
2. Technology infrastructure:
3. Facility and space:
c. Source of Funding: 2001-2002
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B. Review and Approval Process
2. The Faculty Senate through its Chair,
Review in
terms of Scope as stated in academic policy 100.0
To provide instruction, scholarship, or service to the
University, state or world by: (1)
focusing attention on an area of strength and/or addressing a critical issue,
or (2) facilitating collaborative, multi-disciplinary endeavors to combine
resources from several programs or institutions to address issues of common
interest.
Review in terms of the University’s mission.
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Comments:
Supports UM mission for teaching and research. It is also a niche area.
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Does
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Is
the relationship with academic units beneficial? Yes. As stated, research
assistants, faculty and other researchers benefit from this center.
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Is
the program revenue neutral or does it consume more resources than it
generates? If so, is the use of University resources justified? Yes. Grants
make up the primary source of funding.
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Is
the entity making progress toward objectives? Yes
Recommendation: Continue support
Justification: No budgetary changes
expected-will continue to be dependent upon grants.