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Current Update.PPOL Update May 2, 2006:PPOL Students and Faculty: Here is the final PPOL Update of the semester. I hope everyone has a good and smooth end-of-term and that everyone traveling over the summer months will have a safe journey. In this edition:
1—Summer Qualifying Exams
The current (tentative) plan for the summer offering of the qualifying exams is to hold them during the week of August 14-18. The exact dates of each area exam has not been determined as of yet, but that week between summer and fall semesters is the target. I will need a count of all those planning on taking the qualifying exams at that offering. Remember that you must have completed the core courses prior to taking the exams. Please email me and let me know if you are planning on taking the exams this summer at your earliest convenience.
2—Summer Tuition and Assistantships
For
students taking one or both of the core courses we are offering this summer,
I have relatively good news on some new funding available from the Graduate
School to help with summer tuition, since summer tuition is not part of any
assistantship package. I will be emailing those students that indicated to
me that they would be in either of these classes with the amount we think
the Also, I will be emailing individual students that will be receiving summer assistantships to confirm your continued interest to work and study over the summer here. So keep an eye out for those emails.
The
news here remains mixed. I will be contacting those on continued funding to
confirm you will be continuing with the funding. Others of you on “soft
money,” I will be contacting as I confirm alternative sources of funding.
The
4—NRC Recognizes Policy PhD Programs News from the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) in partnership with the Association for Public Policy and Management (APPAM): NASPAA is pleased to announce that in April 2006, The National Research Council’s Committee on an Assessment of Research-Doctorate Programs approved PhDs in public policy, public administration, and public affairs as a field in the NRC’s Research Doctorate Study. For the full news release, please visit: http://www.naspaa.org/news/NRC.asp
The
deadline for *proposals* for Ph.D. papers to compete for this year's Collins
Award has been moved back to May 5th. The final paper is due August 30 and
the award will be announced at the annual Southeastern Conference on Public
Administration at the end of September in We have had MPA students win the Masters paper award. It’s time for a PPOL student to win the Collins award! If you have a good piece of work from this last year, I strongly encourage you to submit a proposal and polish the piece for the competition. The faculty will certainly be willing to aid and abet.
6—First PPOL Dissertation Defense
Ms.
Ashley Dunham, a Ph.D. candidate in Public Policy, will defend her
dissertation on May 3, at 2:00 pm in room 480-C,
Lisa Rashotte, UNC-Charlotte “Controlling and Transferring the Status Effects of Gender” May 5, 2006 12 noon to 1.00 pm Sociology Conference Room, Fretwell 480C ALL WELCOME!!!!
Think for Yourself Essay Contests ThinkforYourself.org, a recent project of the Institute for Humane Studies, is proud to announce the launch of three Essay Contests this spring, with $5,000 in prizes for each contest:
Globalization Essay Contest
on Entrepreneurship & Education All contests are open to all full-time students of any nationality and age, as well as anyone 25 or younger. The deadline for all contests is May 31, 2006.
Several more jobs and post-docs illustrative of what students can do after the PPOL program are below. Research Analyst position available at Cal State-Fresno This position reports to the Director of Institutional Research, Assessment and Planning. Under general supervision, the incumbent will collect, compile, analyze and report data on students, instructional offerings, personnel and any other aspects of the University or the external environment as requested. Responsibilities include developing and maintaining databases; extracting and manipulating data; creating reports; filling ad-hoc data requests and reporting requirements; designing and conducting research studies; preparing interpretive analyses and presenting findings in narrative, graphic and oral forms; and effectively interacting with the University community and external constituencies in carrying out these responsibilities. A strong customer service orientation is essential, as is the ability to work both independently and as part of a team, meet deadlines and accurately handle details. Salary/Benefits: $3,401 to $5,102 per month Deadline Date: May 22, 2006 http://www.csufresno.edu/humres/Jobs/5697.ResearchTechII.pdf Council of Graduate Schools is seeking to fill two positions: Director of Research and Policy Analysis This senior level position reports to the President and leads CGS research and policy analysis. Specific responsibilities include: 1) directing survey research; 2) conducting research and producing policy papers in response to CGS public policy priorities; and 3) providing research design and other analytical services to CGS’s Best Practice programs. Requirements include a doctorate in a social science field; working knowledge of standard statistical software; superior written, oral and data presentation skills; demonstrated experience in database design and utilization, survey research, higher education research and/or public policy analysis. Salary commensurate with experience and demonstrated accomplishments. Interested parties should send a cover letter and a resume to dnarcisso@cgs.nche.edu. An expanded position description is available upon request. Research Associate This position serves as full-time Research Associate. Specific responsibilities include conducting research and evaluation for major projects on graduate education; creating, maintaining and enhancing internal project databases on best practice initiatives; and presenting data analysis and research. Requirements include a master’s degree (Ph.D. preferred); thorough command of quantitative research techniques and statistical research applications; familiarity with online survey instruments and web-based dissemination of findings; and superior written, oral and data presentation skills. Interested parties should send a cover letter stating salary requirements and a resume to dnarcisso@cgs.nche.edu. An expanded position description is available upon request. Coordinator of Applied Research Summary Description: Under direction of the director of the Department of Shared Accountability, the coordinator of applied research monitors systemwide performance measures and produces periodic reports on the status of the district and schools. The coordinator is responsible for managing ad hoc data requests, analyzing and interpreting school improvement processes, administering and analyzing multiple survey programs, and providing research and technical support to MCPS staff. Additional responsibilities include developing the unit's budget and work plans, overseeing the external research review process, and representing the office and district on various committees and collaborative work groups as assigned. Minimum Qualifications · Extensive knowledge of research methodology, statistics, and data processing · Demonstrated ability to design and manage multiple research projects, academic accountability systems, including timelines, work plans, project staff, and budgets · Competency with computer software packages such as Word, Excel, Access, and SPSS · Knowledge of the accountability requirement of No Child Left Behind and norm- and criterion-referenced testing · Strong oral and written communication skills, including public speaking · Ability to explain research findings and statistics to administrators, teachers, and parents · Ability to work effectively in a team environment with colleagues, Executive Staff, and the community. Education, Training, and Experience · Master's degree (doctorate preferred) from an accredited college or university, with intensive coursework in research methodology, applied statistics, measurement and/or evaluation · At least 8 to 10 years of research and evaluation management experience in a public education setting. · Other combinations of applicable education, training, and experience that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered. Duties and Responsibilities: · Supervises the work of the unit's research staff and outside consultants. · Chairs and/or serves on local and state committees relating to educational research and accountability issues. · Prepares an annual budget and work plan with supporting data. · Prepares analytical reports and presentations for the superintendent and Board of Education. · Participates in the selection, assignment, dismissal, and evaluation of staff. · Encourages and facilitates staff participation in workshops and training opportunities designed to improve competencies. · Responds to ad hoc requests for analysis and interpretation. · Monitors and reviews current educational research studies and accountability systems. · Conduct research projects in collaboration with partner organizations. · Writes papers and articles on research projects for dissemination to local, state, and national groups. · Provides technical assistance to supervisory and teaching staff in interpreting and utilizing educational research findings for school improvement. · Performs related work as required. 2005-2006 Salary Range: $87,758 (minimum step 1) to $111,170 (maximum step 9) Application Deadline: May 19, 2006
To
apply, send cover letter, CV, and two writing samples to: Mr. Matthew
Tronzano Associate
Superintendent for Human Resources Montgomery County
Public Schools 301-279-3925 Direct questions to: Faith S. Connolly, Ph.D. Director, Department of Shared Accountability Montgomery County Public Schools Faith_S_Connolly@mcpsmd.org
Health Policy Faculty Job: Post-doc Position: http://socialsciences.AcademicKeys.com/redirect.php?6433-SS99060426
Dr.
David Swindell, Assoc. Professor & Director Previous PPOL Updates:
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