Alonzo W. Ashley Fellowship

THE INSPIRATION

The Alonzo W. Ashley Fellowship was created in honor of Al Ashley, who retired from SLAC after 30 years of dedicated and exemplary services, particularly in the area of diversity in the sciences and engineering.  During this tenure at SLAC, Al pioneered programs that promoted diversity and encouraged career development for employees and career exploration for talented students.  Al served as a mentor to hundreds of emerging scientists during their journey through the scientific field.

The Ashley Fellowship is designed to continue Al's work to diversity the work force in the fields of science and in engineering.  It also is designed to support, mentor, and encourage individuals who want to contribute to the scientific mission at SLAC, but, absent a dedicated career opportunity, may not be able to do so.  A successful candidate for the Ashley Fellowship is one who can align his/her career objectives to the current scientific effort at SLAC and is committed to promoting and exemplifying the importance of diversity in the field of science and engineering.

DESCRIPTION OF THE FELLOWSHIP

The Fellowship is a one-year job rotation and on-the-job training opportunity accompanied by time off to attend related coursework.  Activities and job assignments are
tailored to coincide with current scientific efforts within SLAC with regular salary and
performance cycles.

For existing employees, job rotation or reassignments within SLAC must have the support
of the current and receiving department.

For outside candidates, an internship-like position will be created to meet operational needs
and scientific mission objectives.  Preference is given to in-house candidates in a tie-breaking
situation.

For managers, the Fellowship is an internship position financially sponsored by the Fellowship
to meet existing scientific mission program or objectives.  Managers must be committed to
acting as a mentor or intern and for promoting diversity efforts outside and within SLAC.

ELIGIBILITY

• In-house Candidate (staff and managers) - Employed by SLAC full-time for last three years
• Outside Candidate - Recent college graduate in scientific or engineering field
  (Undergraduate or Graduate level)
• Ability to tangibly demonstrate commitment and contribution to diversity in the field of
  science or engineering.  This may include:

                        ▪  reference letters describing contributions in diversifying the sciences and
                           engineering,
                        ▪  mentoring minorities and women in the field of science or engineering,
                        ▪  awards dedicated to the enhancement of diversity, or
                        ▪  definitive contributions to advancing within SLAC or within a specific
                            community outside SLAC.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Fill out application form on-line.  Submit completed application to Carmella Huser, Manager
Employee Relations & Training, chuser@slac.stanford.edu or mail to SLAC National Accelerator
Laboratory, 2575 Sand Hill Road, M/S 11, Menlo Park, CA 94025 by August 14, 2009.

SELECTION PROCESS

A selection process in convened to select the next Ashley Fellow.  The committee members include
the Director, Human Resource, Manager of Employee Relations & Training, the Diversity Office; an
Associate Lab Director; and up to three SLAC staff members.

The panel members will review all applications, identify the top candidates, and extend invitations
to the top candidates for an oral interview.

Preference is given to in-house candidates during tie-breakers and to candidates who can provide
verifiable information or documentation supporting their candidacy for the Fellowship.

NOTIFICATION OF SELECTION RESULTS

Successful candidate for Ashley Fellowship will be notified by September 1 and announcement
of selection to be made shortly thereafter.