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Current Update.PPOL Update April 3, 2008PPOL Students and Faculty Greetings from Panama! I wanted to get the information to you now instead of waiting until Monday as some of these events are coming up and I wanted you to have time to plan in advance to attend. Please note that there is an item for faculty specifically in here too. I will be returning to the office on Monday. In this Update: 1--Faculty Participation Survey 2--Dissertation Deadlines update 3--ASPA Chapter Meeting: Affordable Housing in Charlotte 4--Roger Whitehead Presentations 5--Daniel Nagin Presentation (April 23) 6--Health Services Research Academy Paper Award 7--ICPSR Summer Workshop Scholarship 9--French Ambassador Visiting Campus
1--Faculty Participation Survey The PPOL program is nearing completion of its 7th year of operation. We currently have over 60 faculty listed as involved in the PPOL program in some capacity. In reality, that participation varies greatly and we have not updated the faculty list since the program’s inception. Since there has been a significant turnover and growth in the UNCC faculty since the program’s launch, I will be contacting all faculty in the nine partner departments to re-establish exactly who is on the PPOL faculty. Furthermore, this new survey will adopt the differentiation used in our sister interdisciplinary programs whereby individual faculty members can self-define as affiliated or core faculty. Once this survey of PPOL faculty membership is completed, I will establish the new governance committee that will help me (and the future PPOL directors) steer the program as we near full maturity as a doctoral program. And to give you a little preview of what I mean by full maturity, we have 16 students slated to graduate starting this August and continuing through next August. The dam is about to bust (finally). So please keep an eye out for that faculty survey that will be arriving in your box next week. I hope we end up with even more than our current 60 faculty members! Variety and depth are critical to the long-term viability of interdepartmental-interdisciplinary programs like PPOL.
2--Dissertation Deadlines update PPOL has 16 students slated to graduate between now and August, 2009. It has (finally) become more important for us to pay close attention to deadlines to insure no one misses critical deadlines for the various steps necessary to graduate. Remember that you *must* be registered for a class (or the graduate residency credit) during the semester in which you will be graduating). In doing your planning, remember that you need to work backwards to figure out when you need to do the formal public defense and announcement. You should give yourself a *minimum* of two full weeks between the formal defense and getting the final copy to the Graduate School. Also, I have to file a public announcement of the formal defense date, time, and place *at least* three weeks prior to the defense. Your committee should be given a copy of the defense version of the dissertation four weeks prior to the defense. All the details and forms necessary for graduation are available on the Graduate School web site (http://www.uncc.edu/gradmiss/c_graduation.html). Here’s a summary of due dates for the upcoming cycles. For those looking to graduate in August, 2008: Admission to Degree candidacy form due July 8, 2008 Application for Degree form due July 8, 2008 Final dissertation due to Grad School by August 8, 2008
For those looking to graduate in December, 2008 Admission to Degree candidacy form due September 4, 2008 Application for Degree form due September 4, 2008 Final dissertation due to Grad School by October 19, 2008
For those looking to graduate in May, 2009 Admission to Degree candidacy form due January 22, 2009 Application for Degree form due January 22, 2009 Final dissertation due to Grad School by March 20, 2008
If you have specific questions about the Graduate School rules, I recommend contacting Anita Smith who can help with the procedural issues.
3--ASPA Chapter Meeting: Affordable Housing in Charlotte "Finding Affordable Housing in Charlotte” Central Piedmont ASPA Chapter Members: Our next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, April 10th, 11:45am-1:00pm at the Charlotte Fire Department, 228 E 9th St. - Conference Room 150 (our regular meeting place).
PPOL students and interested faculty are more than welcome
to join us for this event. Lunch will be provided, so please RSVP
to Tracey Keyes Let me know if you have any questions and don’t forget to RSVP. PS – Don’t forget our Social that will be held on Wednesday, April 30th, at the Hickory Tavern. Detailed information from the committee chair is forthcoming.
4--Roger Whitehead Presentations In response to students’ desire to have more speakers visit campus to address PPOL-related issues, PPOL is proud to be co-sponsoring two (different) presentations by Dr. Roger Whitehead, one of the nation’s leading researchers in applied complexity theory. We will be hosting Dr. Whitehead for two presentations. The first is open, but the second one requires an RSVP (though is free for students, just RSVP for the luncheon). The details on Dr. Whitehead and his two presentations are below. This is a great opportunity for students across the PPOL program to meet a scholar on the cutting edge of applied theory, and someone that is able to convey the material in a manner that is comprehensible to an audience unfamiliar with the details of complexity theory. Roger White, PhD, University Research Professor, Memorial University of Newfoundland Senior Scientist, Research Institute for Knowledge Systems Maastricht, the Netherlands Sigma Xi Distinguished Lecturer Presentation #1 Speaking on: “Cities and Regions as Complex Self-Organizing Entities: From Dynamical Theory to Planning and Policy Support Tools with Cellular Automata Based Urban Models” Friday, April 11, 2008 3:15 p.m. McEniry 117
Presentation #2 PPOL students and faculty are cordially invited to attend a luncheon/workshop entitled “Living in Nature Ethically: Integrating the Social and Environmental Sciences in Computer Based Models,” on Monday, April 14 from 12:30-2:15 pm in Cone 112.
5--Daniel Nagin Presentation (April 23) In addition to the PPOL co-sponsored event with Dr. White head (see above) the Department of Criminal Justice is inviting PPOL students to a very special policy speaker even they are hosting. Daniel S. Nagin, the Teresa and H. John Heinz III Professor of Public Policy and Statistics at Carnegie Mellon University, will be presenting on April 23rd from 3-4:30 in 5091 Colvard. The relationship between first imprisonment and criminal career development: a matched samples comparison Using data from the Netherlands-Based Criminal Career and Life-course Study, Professor Nagin examined the effect of first-time imprisonment between ages 18-38 on the conviction rates in the three years immediately following the year of the imprisonment. The analysis combines group-based trajectory modeling with risk set matching to balance a variety of measurable indicators of criminal propensity. We find that first-time imprisonment is associated with an increase in criminal activity in the three years following release. The effect of imprisonment is similar across offence types.
6--Health Services Research Academy Paper Award The Health Services Research Academy of UNCC announces our 2008 graduate student Paper Award competition. The award is open to all Masters and Doctoral students at UNCC and separate awards will be given to each. Students should submit an outstanding paper related to a health services topic, maximum 35 pages. Co-authored papers are allowed if the student is the first author and did the majority of the writing. Submit papers to J. Dienemann at CHHS 423 (no email entries) by April 11, 2008. The Health Services Research Academy of UNCC also announces our 2008 Junior Investigator Award. The award is open to both university and community researchers who are within 7 years of the terminal degree in their discipline. Submit an academic vita and summary of health related research projects and publications since you received your terminal degree to J. Dienemann at CHHS 423 or jadienem@uncc.edu by April 11, 2008. The winners of both of these competitions will be announced at the HSRA spring meeting at 5:00 pm on Thursday April 17. 7--ICPSR Summer Workshop Scholarship The Clogg Scholarship is a waiver of Program Scholar fees to attend the four and/or eight-week ICPSR Summer Program. The scholarship will be awarded to a limited number of ADVANCED graduate students of quantitative methods in Ph.D. programs. Applications for the award should be addressed to:
Clogg Scholarship Award (Political Science) ICPSR Summer Program P.O. Box 1248 Ann Arbor, MI 48106 An Application should include: (1) A completed Summer Program application form (2) A Vita (3) A cover letter from the student explaining why he/she wants to attend the program and how doing so will aid in completion of the Ph.D. (4) Two faculty letters (at least one of whom should be a member of the Methodology section of the American Political Science Association) endorsing the student The deadline for applications is April 28, 2008. Information about the 2008 ICPSR Summer Program, including the Program application form, is available on the ICPSR Summer Program webpage: http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/sumprog/ Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions about the Clogg Scholarship or the ICPSR Summer Program. E-mail: sumprog@icpsr.umich.edu
I wanted to remind students, particularly second year and second semester first year students that the deadline for paper proposals for this fall’s Southeastern Conference on Public Administration (SECOPA) is coming up. This conference is a very student-friendly regional conference that focuses on policy and administration topics and attracts both academics and practitioners alike. Here is the full call for papers. Call for proposals for SECoPA 2008 in Orlando, Florida! “Surviving Change, Fostering Excellence, and Enhancing Innovation in Public Administration” The Central Florida Chapter of the American Society for Public Administration (CFASPA) & the Department of Public Administration at University of Central Florida are now accepting proposals for panel tracks and individual papers for the 2008 SECoPA Conference in Orlando, FL. The conference will be held from September 24 - 27th. Proposals will be accepted until May 2, 2008 for the following track themes:
* Public Budgeting and Finance * Emergency Management and Homeland Security * Program Evaluation and Performance Management * Nonprofit Management and Leadership * Human Resource Management * Urban and Regional Planning * International Public Administration * Economic Development * Information Technology and E-governance * Grants and Contract Management * Innovations in Government and Administration * Privatization and Outsourcing * Environmental Policy and Management * Public policy and Planning
Proposals will be accepted electronically only.
http://www.ce.ucf.edu/secopa2008/cfp.asp
9--French Ambassador Visiting Campus
The Office of International Programs is honored to host His Excellency Pierre Vimont Ambassador of France to the United States to discuss “Franco-American Relations at the Eve of the EU Presidency”
Tuesday, April 22, 2008 10:15-11:00 AM CHHS Room 281
Ambassador Vimont was appointed Ambassador of France to the United States by President Nicolas Sarkozy on August 1, 2007. Before his appointment he was chief of staff to the minister of foreign affairs. As a member of the Foreign Service since 1977, Ambassador Vimont has held many distinguished positions including: ambassador and permanent representative of France to the European Union, Director of European Cooperation, and Deputy Director General of the Cultural, Scientific and Technical Relations Department.
Faculty, staff and students are invited to attend a unique opportunity to meet with Ambassador Vimont and hear his perspective on current U.S.-French relations. Ambassador Vimont is especially interested in meeting UNC Charlotte students so please encourage your students to attend this event.
First-year PPOL student Sonye Randolph just received news that she won the 2008 Marks of Excellence Scholarship. This is a $1000 scholarship prize for her paper "What do you believe to be the major issue/challenge in your community and what are the impacts?" The award is sponsored by the Southern Piedmont Chapter of the National Forum for Black Public Administrators (NFBPA) and the paper will be submitted for possible publication in an upcoming edition of the NFBPA's quarterly magazine. Congrats to Sonye on this award!
SURVEY METHODOLOGY INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Unit: THE PROGRAM IN SURVEY METHODOLOGY
Date announced: 4/1/2008
The University of Michigan Program in Survey Methodology is seeking a postdoctoral scholar with a PhD in survey methodology or a related area with a demonstrated interest in the application of surveys to the social, behavioral, or health sciences. The successful applicant must have strong methodological skills, statistical as well as survey.
The postdoctoral scholar will work with the faculty of the Program in Survey Methodology to train Masters level students in the fundamental principles of survey methodology and the practical aspects of the survey process. The scholar will have the opportunity to propose methodological studies as part of an ongoing survey practicum, develop research collaborations with faculty and doctoral level students, seek external funding for research, and participate in the research activities of the Institute for Social Research more broadly.
Scholars have exceptional resources to facilitate teaching and research. They will have access to administrative, research, and computing support staff in the Program, computer hardware and software needed for teaching and research, and travel funding for teaching and research. They will also have access to the Institute’s survey infrastructure that conducts local and national surveys in multiple modes and the University’s outstanding research facilities.
The initial appointment will be for one year, with the possibility of a second year of funding. The salary and benefits are competitive.
Review of applications begins as they are received, and continues until the position is filled. Interested persons should send a letter of application indicating background in survey methodology, career goals, and academic qualifications together with a /curriculum vitae/, and three letters of recommendation to James M. Lepkowski, Program in Survey Methodology, Institute for Social Research, 426 Thompson Street, Ann Arbor, MI 48104. Additional information about the position can be obtained from Ms. Jill Esau (jesau@umich.edu).
SURVEY RESEARCH ANALYST
Child Trends, founded in 1979, is a nonprofit, nonpartisan research organization dedicated to improving the lives of children by conducting research and providing science-based information to improve the decisions, programs, and policies that affect children.
General Description:
Child Trends has an opening for a Survey Research Analyst responsible for conducting social science research projects under the general direction of more senior staff members. The analyst will assist in the selection and application of various data collection techniques; development of data collection instruments and field procedures; and participate in and oversee data collection and analysis and writing results.
Typical Duties and Responsibilities:
* Works independently and conducts all phases of data collection including: development of questionnaires, instruments or protocols; item development and testing; sample design and management; recruitment and screening of participants; training of junior project members; field procedures; data quality; etc. * Familiarity with various interview and data collection techniques such as standardized interviewing; qualitative semi-structured interviews; site visits; cognitive interviewing; focus groups; and observational data collection. * Ability to analyze and interpret data and identify patterns from data collected through surveys, qualitative interviews, observational data, cognitive interviews and focus groups. * Uses SAS, Stata and other statistical software to manage and manipulate quantitative data sets; including variable creation, data cleaning and recoding, and translating data from one program to another. * Analyzes qualitative data. Familiarity with qualitative software packages. Supervises coding of observational data. * Prepares statistical and qualitative reports and presentations. * Supervises and assigns work to research assistants and support staff. May train interviewers or data users. * Act as liaison with data collection subcontractors. * Develop IRB materials and oversee data security and confidentiality procedures. * Performs other related duties as required. * Some travel may be required.
Qualifications:
* Masters degree, or BA degree plus 3-5 year's experience in appropriate discipline such as Survey Methods; Sociology; Cognitive or Developmental Psychology, Demography.
* Demonstrated proficiency in and experience with quantitative and qualitative research methods.
* Two to three year's work experience with data collection techniques and analysis.
* Proficiency with SAS, SPSS and/or Stata and Qualitative data analysis software packages.
* Proven organizational and project and time management skills.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills.
* Experience with large complex data sets a plus.
How to Apply:
Please upload your resume with a cover letter, salary requirements, transcripts, writing sample, and list of three professional references at <http://resumes.childtrends.org <http://resumes.childtrends.org/> > http://resumes.childtrends.org http://resumes.childtrends.org/ referencing "Survey Research Analyst" in the cover letter.
Alternatively, please email your application to hr@childtrends.org with Survey Research Analyst in the subject line, or mail it to: HR Manager, Child Trends, 4301 Connecticut Ave., NW, Suite 350, Washington, DC 20008. NO PHONE CALLS, PLEASE! Child Trends is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.
The University of Akron Visiting Assistant Professor Department of Public Administration and Urban Studies
The Department of Public Administration and Urban Studies at The University of Akron is seeking to fill a Visiting Assistant Professor position. The successful candidate must be able to teach graduate courses and generate and conduct research. The candidate must have a background in general public administration with a strong preference for experience in teaching the management of public programs and organization theory and a secondary field in one or more of the specializations listed below. Candidates should have an earned doctorate from an accredited university in public administration, public affairs or a closely related field at the time of appointment.
The two-year NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration program enrolls approximately 110 full- and part-time students. MPA specializations include public management (general and urban), non-profit management, emergency management, and policy analysis and program evaluation. Program graduates are managers in local, state and federal government, as well as non-profit organizations.
The Ph.D. in Urban Studies and Public Affairs is a joint program with Cleveland State University, with an Akron enrollment of approximately 55 full- and part-time students. The program consists of a multi-disciplinary core and specializations in two fields of study, Public Administration and Applied Policy. Program graduates are primarily academics, but are also administrators, researchers and policy makers in public administration and policy.
The Master of Arts in Urban Studies offers a focus on policy studies in health, aging, and emergency management.
The University of Akron is an urban campus with approximately 3,500 graduate students and 22,500 undergraduate students, representing 39 U. S. states and 84 foreign countries.
The salary for this position is competitive. Review of applications will begin April 1, 2008 and will continue until the position is filled. The expected start date is August 25, 2008. Candidates: submit a curriculum vitae, cover letter, evidence of teaching effectiveness and contact information for three references to: Chair Search Committee, The Department of Public Administration and Urban Studies, The University of Akron, 265 Polsky Building, Akron, Ohio 44325-7904.
Position Announcement Director of Hugo Wall School of Urban and Public Affairs Wichita State University
The Hugo Wall School of Urban and Public Affairs invites nominations and applications for the position of director of the School. The Hugo Wall School, housed in Fairmount College of Liberal Arts and Sciences, serves as the academic home for faculty and staff associated with the NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration degree and two research and service centers, the Center for Urban Studies and the Kansas Public Finance Center. The School contributes substantially to Wichita State University’s long standing commitment of service to its metropolitan community, the region, and the state and in academic year 2007-08 is celebrating its 50th anniversary. The diverse offerings and engagements of the Hugo Wall School are highlighted in its annual reports that may be found on the School’s website at: hws.wichita.edu.
Wichita State University, one of three research universities governed by the Kansas Board of Regents, provides comprehensive educational offerings in an urban setting, including over 60 undergraduate degree programs and over 60 graduate degree programs. Student enrollment is approximately 15,000, including over 3,000 graduate students.
The director of the Hugo Wall School is expected to serve as academic leader of the instructional, research, and service offerings of the School, as budget officer for the School and its component parts, and as director of the Center for Urban Studies. The director is also expected to teach at least one course each semester in the Master of Public Administration degree program.
Required qualifications for the position of director include: academic standing that would justify appointment as a tenured faculty member, full professor preferred; demonstrated leadership experience; evidence of a professional commitment to proactive community engagement; and demonstrated commitment to diversity.
Interested candidates should send a letter addressing qualifications for the position, curriculum vita, and names and contact information of three academic or professional references to Chair of Director Search Committee, Hugo Wall School of Urban and Public Affairs, Wichita State University, 1845 Fairmount, Wichita, KS 67260-0155. Review of applications will begin on May 1, 2008; applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The successful candidate is expected to begin appointment as director, effective August 2008.
Dr. David
Swindell, Assoc. Professor & Director
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