UNLV Names Post-Doctoral Scholar to Direct Area Archaeological Research Projects

LAS VEGAS-The UNLV Public Lands Institute and the Department of Anthropology & Ethnic Studies have named Dr. Gregory Haynes as post-doctoral scholar in archaeology. Haynes will lead a team of research assistants who conduct archaeological surveys, site assessments, and research in the Lake Mead National Recreation Area and the Parashant National Monument Area of southeastern Nevada and northwestern Arizona.

Haynes will work under the direction of Dr. Karen Harry, assistant professor in the Department of Anthropology, who leads the archaeological efforts for the Public Lands Institute in its partnership with the National Park Service.

Haynes previously was the archaeologist at Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest in Carson City, Nevada. Prior to that, he was an instructor with the Department of Anthropology at the University of Nevada, Reno and associate research archaeologist with the Desert Research Institute. Haynes received his Ph.D. in anthropology from the University of Nevada, Reno and a master’s degree in anthropology from Northern Arizona University.

UNLV’s Public Lands Institute was created in 2005 to work in collaboration with federal, state, and non-profit partners to create new knowledge, advance technology, improve education, and engage the community to enhance public lands stewardship. More information about the Public Lands Institute is available at http://publiclands.unlv.edu.

UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution with more than 27,000 students and approximately 2,800 faculty and staff. More than 200 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees are offered. Founded in 1957, UNLV is located on 337 acres in dynamic Southern Nevada. The university is ranked in the category of Doctoral/Research Universities-Intensive by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.

New Staff Member Assists with Visits to Public Lands

LAS VEGAS - The University of Nevada, Las Vegas has selected a new program officer to assist faculty, staff, and students in gaining access to the area’s public lands for organized UNLV activities. As the public land permits program officer, Cathy Willey will ensure that any university research, travel, field trips, or programs conducted on public lands meet federal regulations.

Willey will work closely with the Bureau of Land Management, National Park Service, U.S. Forest Service, and U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service to assist with the issuance of public land permits to conduct activities on public lands in Nevada and contiguous states. Willey brings to the position nearly 20 years of administrative and accounting experience. Prior to joining UNLV, she worked in vendor services for the State of Nevada Controller’s Office. Willey has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge.

The program officer coordinates applications with federal agencies; obtains permits for faculty, staff, and students; and assists with any required reports. The program officer works through the office of the Associate Vice President for Research and Community Outreach and is housed at the UNLV Public Lands Institute. The Public Land Permits Program was created by the offices of the Executive Vice President and Provost and the Vice President for Research and Graduate Studies to provide a simple and effective way to ensure that UNLV-coordinated educational and recreational activities on public lands are conducted in a legal manner.

UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution with more than 27,000 students and approximately 2,800 faculty and staff. More than 200 undergraduate, master’s and doctoral degrees are offered. Founded in 1957, UNLV is located on 337 acres in dynamic Southern Nevada. The university is ranked in the category of Doctoral/Research Universities-Intensive by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching.