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Current Update.PPOL Update October 24, 2007PPOL Students: We’re in the intense part of the semester and I hope this Update finds everyone doing well. There are several items that I needed to tell you about, so please read through this Update. If you have any questions on any of these items or you have any news or announcements you would like me to include in the next Update, please don’t hesitate to let me know. In this Update: 4--PPOL Budget and Travel Support Update and Student Govt Rules (due 10/31) 5--Laura Out (Travel Authorizations) 6--Grad School Professional Development Events 7--Career Opportunities Fair for NC Ph.D.’s 8--Sociology/Interdisciplinary Brown Bag 11--Eleventh Annual Welfare Research and Evaluation Conference 12--Policy Studies Journal Publication Opportunity 13--Student Publication Outlet 14--Student Opportunity: Weigh in on Public Policy Issues Online 16--Summer Internship Opportunity
The last day to withdraw from Fall courses with a “W” is this Monday by 5pm (October 29). Candidacy for Graduation in May, 2008 forms are due January 17th. This is the Application for Admission to Degree Candidacy form available on the Graduate School website. The Application for Degree form for graduation in May is also due January 17th. It is available on the Graduate School website. Final copies of the dissertation (with edits) are due to the Graduate School by March 20th for May graduation. Therefore, dissertation defenses should be completed *at least* two weeks prior to that deadline. Public announcements of a dissertation defense should be posted three weeks prior to the defense. Contact me for help on arranging this.
The Spring schedule is complete for the most part. However, there are two changes that I am currently working out. The PPOL 8602 Research Design course will NOT be on Thursday evenings. I am working to reschedule that class at a time that does not conflict with other core courses. As soon as the changes are complete, I will issue an updated schedule prior to the start of registration. As with the last few Updates, I am including additional information of the courses PPOL is offering for the spring to aid in your planning (as well as your advisor). In the Spring semester, I will be offering PPOL 8611 Metropolitan Governance and Administration tentatively planned for Wednesday evenings. This course will serve to introduce major issues in urban politics and related trends and problems in urban governance and administration. We will explore the urban policy theories that dominate contemporary debate and practice in urban governance and economic development. Special attention will be paid to the evolution of urban space as well as the role of institutions in the governing of cities. The course will explore models for alternative urban governance and lessons from around the world. The course is required for those doing the urban policy concentration but may be appropriate to students in other policy concentrations with a strong urban focus. The course is scheduled on Wednesdays from 6:00-8:45pm.
Please note that registration for the Spring semester will begin on November 12th. I *strongly* recommend meeting with your advisor or me to discuss your registration class planning. If you have forgotten who your advisor is, let me know.
4--PPOL Budget and Travel Support Update and Student Govt Rules (due 10/31) There has been a great deal of confusion at the university regarding student travel funding lately. Let me bring you up to date as best I can. As it currently stands, our procedures are NOT changing. Students that are attending conferences to present papers or posters should contact me and let me know to allocate travel support for them. Students should also apply to our PPOL student organization. Andy Baxter, the organization president, can help on that in terms of providing the forms. Please note that the deadline for the additional student organization travel requests is October 31st. So if you are planning to travel to a conference between now and June 30, 2008, contact Andy and me so we can allocate as much money as possible to aid your planning. The rumored rules changes are due to a new interpretation of rules at the UNC system level (above UNCC) and we are all trying to figure out exactly how we are supposed to operation Ph.D. programs through North Carolina under the proposed guidelines. Now, for some good news: The PPOL program received its budget for the year. While we did not receive the full increase I requested, I am very pleased with the allocation we received which will fully cover the additional student travel support I sought. Instead of travel grants of $400, the new total will now be $500. For those of you that already traveled this year, I will be having Laura issue an additional $100 for your travel costs. If you run into Dean Gutierrez at one of the functions coming up, be sure to thank her for her continued support of this program.
5--Laura Out (Travel Authorizations) Some of you may be unaware of this, but Laura will be out for some surgery starting November 5th. She will not be returning to us until January. So, if you have travel coming up (see above), you need to get those travel authorization forms to her as soon as possible so we can process as much of that work as possible before we have to live without her for two months. Do not procrastinate on these forms. Contact her if you need to fill one of these out.
6--Grad School Professional Development Events The Graduate School continues its professional development series. After a series of conversations with one of the university’s lead grant specialists where I was asking her to speak to our PPOL seminar, the idea expanded and became part of the Grad School development series. The Grant Writing seminar is Friday, October 26th at 3:30. First and second year PPOL students are required to attend this session as part of the PPOL seminar. All PPOL students are encouraged to attend. Lesley Brown knows grants and how to find them. I already rsvp’ed for the first and second year students. But other PPOL students interested in attending need to rsvp through the Graduate School web page. Here is a listing of the remaining seminar sessions coming up by the Graduate School. Friday, October 26, 2007 - Grant Writing - 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m., College of Health & Human Services, Room 147 Lesley Brown, Office of Sponsored Programs As funding for graduate research becomes more competitive, students need to understand where to locate and how to compete for these resources. Grants and fellowships can be identified in a number of ways. This presentation will touch on a few of the major databases used to identify grant opportunities. The primary focus of this 90 minute workshop will be the guidelines for writing an effective grant or fellowship application. A discussion of the review process will be included. November 15 - Making Career Decisions & Networking for Experience – 10:00 am- noon – University Career Center Denise Dwight-Smith, Director of the University Career Center This session will help graduate students to gain insights into how meaningful career decisions can be made and carried out. The session will also look at ways to gain experience in a field of your interest and how to explore professions as well as make valuable connections around the Charlotte region or out-of-state. November 16 - How to Write a Review of Literature – 12:00 pm to 1:30 pm – CHHS - 147 Jennifer Pooler Courtney, Director of the Writing Resources Center Come to this workshop with a scholarly paper topic of your choice and three literature sources (e.g., actual articles) pertaining to this topic. You will begin to prepare a review of these literature sources in this session.
7--Career Opportunities Fair for NC Ph.D.’s For those PPOL students interested in policy analyst, research scientist, or government policy career options, please consider attending this event up at UNC-Chapel Hill. Tuesday, November 13, 2007 • 1pm-4:30pm
Don't miss this opportunity to meet with employer representatives from business, government, and non-profit agencies. Participating organizations and their hiring needs are listed at http://csc.dept.uncg.edu/phdfair/ .
Event Flier
Additional Event Details: http://www.career.uncc.edu/events_description.cfm?event_id=36
8--Sociology/Interdisciplinary Brown Bag October 26th--Maxine Thompson (NC State)
Title:"Living
with a family member with severe mental disorder: household disruption and
caregiver well-being." Maxine Thompson is an Associate Professor of Sociology at North Carolina State University. She earned her Ph.D. from the University of Wisconsin, Madison in 1982 and does research on Mental Health, Social inequality, race, gender and social psychology. She has obtained funding from a variety of sources to support her research and has published in major journals and applied journals on gender, race, psychological well-being of mothers. Her research addresses important policy concerns about family change, education and race and will be of considerable interest not only to sociology but also to faculty and students in Public Policy and African-American Studies. Maxine has also served as a panelist and ad hoc reviewer for the National Science Foundation and has considerable experience in proposal reviewing. November 9th- Steven Tuch (George Washington University) Title: "Race and Policing in America" Time: 3:00 Steve Tuch is Professor of Sociology and Public Policy and Administration as well as Chair of Sociology at George Washington University. He received his PhD from Pennsylvania State University in 1981. He has served as Interim Assistant Vice President for Special and International Programs at George Washington, Visiting Scholar at the Institute of Sociology in Krakow, and held a Fulbright Fellowship there as well. Steve has held numerous Research Fellow positions, received awards for his research and presentations and received funding from the National Science Foundation, the American Sociological Association, the Bureau of Justice Statistics, the National Institute of Justice, the National Institute of Health/National Institute of Alcohol abuse and Alcoholism among other. In addition to receiving considerable grant support for his research, Steve has published three books addressing a variety of topics on the sociology of race (immigration, race and policing, and racial attitudes). He has also published well over 40 articles appearing in major journals as well as chapters, reviews and dozens of other papers. His research will be of interest not only to sociology but also to faculty and students in Public Policy and African-American Studies.
Date: October 26 Guest Name: Dr. Shih-Lung Shaw Title/Rank: Professor Affiliation: Department of Geography, University of Tennessee Title/Topic: GIS and Transportation Sponsor: GES/College of Arts and Sciences/Knight Foundation GES Contact: Jean-Claude Thill Location: Lecture Hall McIniry
Distinguished Speakers Forum: Arun Gandhi Grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and founder of the M.K. Gandhi Institute for Nonviolence Tuesday, Nov. 6 • 7:00 PM McKnight Hall, Cone Center Reception to follow
11--Eleventh Annual Welfare Research and Evaluation Conference MAY 28–30, 2008, WASHINGTON, DC CALL FOR PROPOSALS The Office of Planning, Research and Evaluation (OPRE) in the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS), is pleased to announce that the 11th Annual Welfare Research and Evaluation Conference will be held May 28–30, 2008 at the Hilton Washington in the heart of Washington, DC. GOALS OF THE CONFERENCE For more than a decade this conference has been a leading forum for welfare researchers and analysts, State and local administrators, and Federal officials and policymakers to discuss the latest findings in evaluations of welfare programs and policies, ways to incorporate findings into the design and implementation of programs and policies, and strategies for future evaluations. The 2008 conference once again will provide a forum for discussing expert and cutting-edge research on welfare programs and policies. The conference will center on the Temporary Assistance to Need Families (TANF) program while examining its links to a broad range of related programs and policies. Specific topics to be addressed include maximizing self-sufficiency through work and work supports; increasing employment retention and advancement; promoting child well-being; supporting healthy marriages and strong families; providing abstinence education; serving young men; delivering social services through faith-based and community organizations; building assets; the links between TANF and related programs such as Earned Income Tax Credit, Supplemental Security Income, Food Stamps, Medicaid, State Children’s Health Insurance Program, and housing assistance; improving program integration, performance, and management; strengthening Federal-State partnerships; and data and methodological issues. OPRE is particularly interested in receiving proposals for presentations that may inform the implementation of recent legislative and regulatory changes under TANF. Conference presentations will feature both basic and applied research and will be addressed to both researchers and practitioners. The conference will emphasize recent findings in empirical research, particularly research based on experimental designs, rather than descriptions of research in progress. OPRE welcomes proposals from new voices in welfare research as well as from established experts. CALL FOR PROPOSALS OPRE invites proposals for individual presentations and for entire conference sessions. Proposals will be considered based on: · Clarity of description · Relevance to welfare policy or program design and administration · Innovative approaches or new contributions to the field · Methodological rigor, especially through the use of experimental designs Presentations that combine research findings with input from State and local practitioners are especially welcome. OPRE may request a draft presentation or paper prior to making a final decision. Conference sessions will be 90 minutes in length, and may consist of three presentations, two presentations and one prepared commentary, or some other format. All sessions will reserve time at the end for audience questions and discussion. PROPOSAL GUIDELINES All proposals must be in English. Proposals should be no more than one page in length (approximately 500 words), exclusive of biographical sketches, and should summarize the content of the presentation. If you are proposing an entire conference session, please include a title for the session along with a general description/rationale and then upload a separate proposal for each presentation to be included in the session (limit three presentations per conference session). The deadline for proposals is November 13, 2007. If selected, completed presentations must be received by April 14, 2008. Proposals should include: · Presentation title · Research questions addressed and the data sources and methods utilized (including the response rate for new survey data) · Relevance to conference themes · Completion date or estimated completion date of the study · When and where else the presentation has been or will be presented · A biographical sketch for each of the proposed presenters/discussants (no more than 150 words each) Please note: If research was conducted under a grant or contract with DHHS or another part of the Federal government then proposals must include the date funded and stated purpose of the grant or contract as described in the Federal Register or other announcement under which the research was funded. OPRE may be able to sponsor travel and lodging for a limited number of speakers. Please indicate whether you would like to be considered for sponsorship by checking the appropriate box during the online proposal submission process. Your response to this question will have no impact on the evaluation of your proposal. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMISSION OF PROPOSALS 1) Please visit the proposal submission page of the conference Web site (www.wrconference.net) and fill in all required fields. 2) Using the “Browse” button, please upload your proposal(s). 3) When your submission is complete, click on the “Submit” button. All proposals must be submitted online by November 13, 2007. QUESTIONS? Please direct questions about conference content to John Tambornino, Ph.D. at john.tambornino@acf.hhs.gov. Please direct any technical questions about using the online proposal submission site or any general questions about conference logistics to WREC2008@esi-dc.com.
12--Policy Studies Journal Publication Opportunity Since many of you are delving into literature heavily in your doctoral training, this publication opportunity might appeal to you. The Policy Studies Journal (PSJ) is introducing a new element to the journal: synthetic review articles that shed light on important policy themes. The general purpose behind adding this element to the journal is to provide our readership with productive ways to think about important policy areas. Review articles should be substantively focused and explore both classic and current scholarship in a given area. For example, review articles might tackle health insurance, global climate change, education reform, or even emerging infectious diseases and decision making. Ideally, review pieces will become bedrock articles included in any graduate policy seminar or substantive policy seminar. There are many ways to organize this type of article. The description and guidelines below are meant to help structure articles; they are not intended to curb creativity or provide a standard approach for writing these pieces. Given the sheer diversity of ways to categorize and organize policy research, we expect review articles to take on many different forms. These pieces should be article length (25 – 35 pages) and conform to the journal’s general style guidelines. Review pieces will be subject to a blind peer review process. Review articles should contain an original title and they will appear along side other articles in the journal’s table of contents. Review articles should synthesize scholarship in a given area and promote innovative thinking about public policy research. Authors should identify important themes in the literature that enable readers to understand recent advances in research. Articles should address both the theoretical approaches and analytical tools used to understand and inform a policy area. Ultimately, these pieces will help identify the boundaries of substantive knowledge for a particular policy area. Therefore, articles should explore areas of agreement in the literature, along with discussing points of conflict. Review articles should suggest future directions for scholarship. Finally, as an incentive to promote high quality review articles, we are offering $250 for each successfully published manuscript. We encourage review articles in all areas of policy research. This includes domestic, international, and comparative policy articles on a range of topics. Review articles should be submitted on line, following PSJ’s electronic submission process. If you have any questions about articles or would like to discuss writing a review article, please contact Dorothy Daley at daley@ku.edu or 785 864 9839.
13--Student Publication Outlet This announcement comes from the Michigan Journal of Public Affairs, the student-run academic journal of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy. The MJPA is currently considering submissions from graduate and professional students, policy practitioners, and faculty involved with domestic and international affairs. Below is a "Call for Papers” for policy students. This announcement describes the MJPA and invites students, faculty, staff, and alumni to submit their work. Please feel free to contact Kat Walsh (submissions editor) with any questions you may have at fsppmjpa@umich.edu. SUBMISSIONS DEADLINE: FRIDAY JANUARY 11, 2008 The Michigan Journal of Public Affairs is currently considering submissions from graduate and professional students, policy practitioners, and faculty involved with domestic and international affairs. MJPA publishes original research on a wide range of public policy issues, including social welfare, development, health, science, urban, security, and economic policy, as well as other timely and relevant pieces. PAPER SUBMISSION GUIDELINES: • DEADLINE: Friday January 11, 2008 • LENGTH: Including citations and endnotes, no longer than 25 pages double spaced (Times New Roman, 12-point font) • STYLE: Chicago Manual of Style • ALTERNATIVE SUBMISSIONS: MJPA also welcomes submissions of shorter length, such as literature reviews, book reviews, or notes and comments on relevant policy issues. Alternative submissions cannot exceed 10 pages in length double spaced (Times New Roman, 12-point font). A submission of shorter length does not preclude publication of a full-length article at a later date in MJPA or any other publication. • SUBMISSIONS FORMAT: Electronic copies should be submitted in Microsoft Word. Mailed submissions should include TWO hard copies and ONE CD-ROM, or disk copy, in Microsoft Word. SUBMIT PAPERS ELECTRONICALLY TO FSPPMJPA@UMICH.EDU MAIL SUBMISSIONS TO: Kat Walsh, Submissions Editor Michigan Journal of Public Affairs Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy 735 South State Street Ann Arbor, MI 48109-3091 For more information, please contact Editors-in-Chief Grace Hu (hgrace@umich.edu) or Kate Pritchard (kpritch@umich.edu).
14--Student Opportunity: Weigh in on Public Policy Issues Online Forum for Democracy, a non-partisan free web site, is launching its Beta version on Monday, October 8th. Students are invited to weigh in on either side of the public policy debates the site is conducting on a weekly basis. The site encourages informed responses, including not only blogging but also video and all forms of citizen journalism, which you are encouraged to upload to the site. Once formally launched, the site will be awarding free trips, prizes and scholarships to the best and brightest solution-based participants. The aggregated majority and minority opinions will be presented to elected representatives in Washington, D.C. as an expression of the Voice of We the People.
This is section where we celebrate student and faculty accomplishments and other news. If you have any, please let me know so we can celebrate the milestones we achieve. On October 12th, PPOL student Gary Kunkle successfully defended his dissertation proposal. Our congrats to Gary as he advances to candidacy. PPOL student and Associate Director of the UNC-Charlotte Center for Real Estate Dustin Read was recently awarded a grant from the National Association of Office and Industrial Properties (NAIOP) to develop a basic real estate finance seminar for use by their local chapters throughout the country. Congrats to Dustin on bringing in the soft money! Dr. Gary Rassel (POLS) was recently awarded the Pugliese Award, named for Donato Pugliese, at the Southeastern Conference on Public Administration. Pugliese was one of the founder of SECoPA , very active in SECOPA and ASPA locally and nationally, and was a professor of Public Administration at several universities. The award is given to those members of the organization for their service to SECOPA and to the profession of public administration. Dr. Rassel has certainly been a major force in SECOPA and is well deserving of this award. I attended the recent National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration annual conference where I stepped down after serving a year as chair of the marketing committee. I will continue my NASPAA work through my efforts with their committee on doctoral education (which includes numerous public policy program directors). I also had a piece appear in the PA Times with Michelle Pusilich on marketing the MPA and MPP degrees to city and county managers. This work parallels the work last year’s seminar students undertook and that forms the basis for a separate journal manuscript the students and I are preparing for submission.
16--Summer Internship Opportunity Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Summer Internship NOTE: applications must be postmarked no later than January 22, 2008. Description The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation offers one internship each summer for an undergraduate or graduate student who desires experience related to the non-profit sector, public policy, advocacy and/or community service in North Carolina. Internships are generally for a period of at least six consecutive weeks during the summer; however, there is no specific starting date. The Foundation provides a stipend for this internship as well as an additional housing stipend if the intern does not live within commuting distance of Winston-Salem. North Carolina natives, residents, or students attending accredited colleges or universities in the state are eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate an interest in philanthropy, public policy, the non-profit sector and/or community service in accordance with the goals of the Foundation. Applicants must also demonstrate strong communication skills, the desire to take on personal responsibility, and the willingness to support Foundation staff through intensive research projects. The intern’s experience at the Foundation is greatly enhanced by personal initiative and a desire to contribute to philanthropy and non-profit development in North Carolina. Interns have the opportunity to assist staff in researching projects related to the long-term goals of the Foundation as well as to research projects of personal interest. Interns shadow staff members, attend conferences and meetings, and participate in the overall activities of the Foundation. This internship provides a unique opportunity for a student to explore his/her interests regarding philanthropy, the non-profit sector, and public policy with the goal of informing future career pathways. Application Process Application forms are available on the Foundation’s website: www.zsr.org. You may download the document in Word format from the “Forms and Publications” page on the website. Applications must be postmarked no later than January 22, 2008. Please mail the completed application and a copy of your résumé to: Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Attn.: Internship Selection 147 South Cherry Street, Suite 200 Winston-Salem, NC 27101-5287 Further Information For more information regarding this internship, please contact Taylor Ansley by phone at 336.725.7541 or by email at taylora@zsr.org.
The Duke Program on Global Policy and Governance is pleased to announce a call for applications for 2008 Program Fellows, who will spend the summer in Geneva focusing on the policy and institutional issues at the heart of global governance. The program is intended for graduate students from around the world striving for an international career. The program includes: *A Geneva Policy Internship *Program-sponsored events throughout the summer providing opportunities to socialize and network with other policy interns and experts *A choice of one of four intensive weeklong courses: 1. Health Policy in a Globalizing World 2. Humanitarian Assistance and Human Rights 3. Global Economic Governance and Trade 4. Environment and Sustainable Development. For more information, including the program brochure and application form: www.pubpol.duke.edu/geneva or geneva@duke.edu We hope that we will again receive outstanding applications from graduate schools around the world. This year's application calls for two letters of recommendation, so candidates will want to move quickly to meet the **November 15 deadline**. We would appreciate your help in disseminating this as soon as possible through appropriate communication channels, such as listservs, newsletters or website links. Or if you know of exceptional graduate students interested in global policy and governance, please forward this message to them. Thank you for sharing this opportunity with your students. Please don't hesitate to contact me with any questions. Regards, Joy Joy M. Lisi Rankin Senior Program Coordinator Duke University Program on Global Policy and Governance Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy 171A Rubenstein Hall Box 90243 Durham, NC 27708 P 919.613.9204 F 919.684.3702
2008 Spencer Dissertation Fellowship for Research Related to Education
The Spencer Foundation would like to announce that we are accepting
applications for the 2008 Spencer Dissertation Fellowship for Research
Related to Education and we would like to ask for your help in bringing it
to the attention of others. Approximately 30 Fellowships of $25,000 are
awarded each year by the Spencer Foundation to support doctoral candidates
in a variety of fields whose dissertations promise to contribute fresh
perspectives to the history, theory, or practice of education.
National Science Foundation (NSF) SBE Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grants - NSF 06-605
The National
Science Foundation's (NSF's) Division of Behavioral and Cognitive Sciences
(BCS) and Division of Social and Economic Sciences (SES) award grants to
doctoral students to improve the quality of dissertation research. These
grants provide funds for items not normally available through the student's
university. Additionally, these grants allow doctoral students to undertake
significant data-gathering projects and to conduct field research in
settings away from their campus that would not otherwise be possible.
Proposals are judged on the basis of their scientific merit, including the
theoretical importance of the research question and the appropriateness of
the proposed data and methodology to be used in addressing the question. Additional information on deadlines and application instructions are available at: http://www.nsf.gov/pubs/2006/nsf06605/nsf06605.htm NACo The National Association of Counties (NACo) is very pleased to offer your doctoral students a new and exciting dissertation grant opportunity. Beginning this academic year, the National Association of Counties will award two dissertation grants of $5,000 each. As the leading national organization advancing the interests of counties, NACo is seeking to stimulate academic research about counties, assist in policy development as it relates to county issues, and improve the implementation of county programs through these dissertation grants. NACo strongly believes that by assisting academics early in their careers, we can improve the link between theory and practice, benefiting both the academic and practitioner communities. More information and application materials are available at: www.naco.org
Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Fellowship NOTE: applications must be postmarked no later than January 22, 2008. Description The Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation offers one new fellowship each year to an individual who demonstrates an interest in philanthropy, public policy, the nonprofit sector and/or community service in accordance with the goals of the Foundation. The fellowship begins July 1 and lasts for two years. This position is salaried and includes benefits such as life insurance, medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, professional development funds, and reimbursement of expenses incurred through Foundation business. Eligible applicants include residents or natives of North Carolina and/or recent graduates of institutions of higher education in the state. Further qualifications include strong communication skills, both written and verbal; the ability to multi-task; the desire to contribute to an ever-changing work environment; a sense of responsibility and personal initiative; confidence and poise; willingness to work as a team player; and respect for diverse communities and leadership. Preference is given to applicants in the early stage of their careers. The fellow acts as a junior program officer and works with Foundation staff in evaluating grant proposals and visiting with grant applicants. Through the grant process and related programs, the fellow gains experience with nonprofit organizations, Foundation trustees, public policy advocates, and other leaders across North Carolina. Each fellow has the opportunity to assist in furthering projects related to the five focus areas of the Foundation: community economic development, democracy and civic engagement, the environment, pre-collegiate education, and social justice and equity. The fellow may also pursue subjects of personal interest, attend philanthropic and policy conferences and meetings, and shadow staff members to gain greater insight into Foundation-related initiatives. Application Process Application forms are available on the Foundation’s website: www.zsr.org. You may download the document in Word format from the “Forms and Publications” page on the website. Applications must be postmarked no later than January 22, 2008. Please mail the completed application and a copy of your résumé to: Z. Smith Reynolds Foundation Attn.: Fellowship Selection 147 South Cherry Street, Suite 200 Winston-Salem, NC 27101-5287 Further Information For more information regarding this fellowship, please contact Taylor Ansley, the 2007-2009 Z. Smith Reynolds Fellow, by phone at 336.725.7541 or by email at taylora@zsr.org. Andrew W. Mellon postdoctoral fellowships
Humanities
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There are LOTS of jobs popping up everywhere lately. Here are some that caught my attention (first the policy analyst positions, then a small sampling of recent academic postings). Don’t forget to visit the www.publicservicecareers.org website to see many other positions, including think tank postings and government positions. RAND Corporation Education Researcher The RAND Corporation is a non-profit research organization providing objective analysis and effective solutions that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors around the world. RAND is seeking researchers to undertake important new work in education, playing a role in shaping the research agenda and in building interdisciplinary research teams. RAND Education is dedicated to improving educational policy and practice from kindergarten through higher education in the US and internationally. Research areas include school finance, early child education and welfare, assessment and accountability, alternative institutional reform efforts, school choice, technology and education, curriculum and instructional policy reforms, and the social, economic, and policy contexts of education and training. Education research teams include specialists in statistics, psychology, economics, public policy, and related disciplines providing a multidisciplinary approach to research, analysis, and problem solving. Educational requirements: PhD in relevant field such as policy, economics education, behavioral science or social science (you may also apply if you are at the dissertation stage and expect to complete your PhD within 12 months). Specific analytical skills required: All research positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity.Candidates should have demonstrated quantitative or qualitative research skills and demonstrated expertise in a policy-related topic such as those listed above. Specific technical skills of interest include: · Randomized and quasi-experimental design · Multi-level modeling · Econometric modeling · Psychometrics · Developing instruments and conducting interviews, classroom observations, and focus groups · Survey design and analysis · Analyzing qualitative data, including the use of coding software Type of experience required/preferred: Experience in research and analysis in educational policy preferred. Demonstrated ability to provide insightful policy analysis. Some publication experience in refereed journals preferred. Locations: Santa Monica, Washington, and Pittsburgh How to apply: Please apply online at http://www.rand.org/jobs. Click the Find a Job link and click on Advanced Search. Enter 2046 in the Job Opening ID box and click Search. Follow the prompts to submit cover letter, resume, and writing samples online. APPAM Conference: Applicants who are available for interview at the APPAM Conference, November 8-10 2007, in Washington, DC should indicate this in their cover letter and should submit their materials by Oct 29. RAND Corporation PhD in Policy Research/Administration The RAND Corporation is a non-profit research organization providing objective analysis and effective solutions that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors around the world. Policy research and analysis are the core of RAND's business. Today, RAND researchers operate on a uniquely broad front, assisting public policy makers at all levels, private-sector leaders in many industries, and the public at large in efforts to strengthen the nation's economy, maintain its security, and improve its quality of life. They do so by analyzing choices and issues in many policy areas, including national defense, education and training, health care, criminal and civil justice, labor and population, science and technology, community development, society-wide arts and humanities, international relations, and regional studies. Educational requirements: Only applicants with a PhD in Public Policy, Policy Research, or Policy Administration (or a similarly designated graduate program) should apply for this position. Specific technical skills required: All research positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively as a member of a multi-disciplinary team; and a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity. In addition, senior research positions require the ability to: · mentor and develop junior staff members, · lead and direct multi-disciplinary teams, · set project standards and monitor progress, · communicate interim and final results to the RAND community and to policy-making audiences. Related experience: Open. Position can be at any level. Location availability: Santa Monica, Washington DC, or Pittsburgh Position availability: Multiple Security Clearance: May be required for some positions. How to apply: Please apply online at http://www.rand.org/jobs. Click the Find a Job link and click on Advanced Search. Enter 2047 in the Job Opening ID box and click Search. Follow the prompts to submit cover letter, resume, and writing samples online. APPAM Conference: Applicants who are available for interview at the APPAM Conference, November 8-10 2007, in Washington, DC should indicate this in their cover letter and should submit their materials by Oct 29. RAND Corporation Health Policy Researcher The RAND Corporation is a non-profit research organization providing objective analysis and effective solutions that address the challenges facing the public and private sectors around the world. RAND Health (www.rand.org/health) is looking for researchers at all levels of experience who can support, expand, and extend our health policy research agenda. Persons with strong training in health policy research and analysis, and an interest in building a health policy research portfolio and a collaborative, entrepreneurial spirit are encouraged to apply. Job Qualifications: Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in an area of health policy research. Researchers with substantive concentrations in a variety of different areas will be considered. Specializations of particular current interest include: Health services delivery, Quality of care, Health care financing and organization, Maternal/child health, Mental health and substance abuse, Aging, Public health and disease prevention and International health. Specific technical skills required/preferred: Candidates should have demonstrated quantitative and/or qualitative research skills. All research positions at RAND require excellent analytic skills; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in English, both orally and in writing; the ability to work effectively as a member of a multidisciplinary team; a willingness to work on both government and private-sector projects; and a strong commitment to RAND's core values of quality and objectivity. Type of experience required: Positions are available at all levels of experience. A record of peer-reviewed publications consistent with experience is expected. Experience working in health care industry (private or public sector) is desirable. Senior researchers are expected to show a demonstrated ability to obtain extramural funding, lead multidisciplinary teams, mentor junior staff, and communicate interim and final results to the RAND community and to policymaking audiences. Educational requirements: PhD in health policy, health services research, public health, or other closely related fields. Related Opportunities: Individuals with PhDs in behavioral or social sciences or other fields should consider other job listings: Psychology-Health Policy Research; Sociology, Demographics, Anthropology and Related; Management Science; and PhD Economist Title/Compensation: Commensurate with experience and proven research/analysis accomplishments. Openings: Multiple Locations: Santa Monica, Pittsburgh, Washington DC How to apply: Please apply online at http://www.rand.org/jobs. Click the Find a Job link and click on Advanced Search. Enter 2049 in the Job Opening ID box and click Search. Follow the prompts to submit cover letter, resume, and writing samples online. In your cover letter, please include the code #2049 and the specific job title that best suits your background. APPAM Conference: Applicants who are available for interview at the APPAM Conference, November 8-10 2007, in Washington, DC should indicate this in their cover letter and should submit their materials by Oct 29.
Emory University
ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND HEALTH
Contact: Dr.
Reynaldo Martorell, Search Committee Chair Phone Number: 404-727-9888 Fax Number: 404-727-1278 E-mail: rmart77@sph.emory.edu Cornell College Cornell College invites applications for a new joint tenure-track appointment in Public Policy. We ask for your assistance by sharing this opportunity with qualified candidates. A text of our vacancy announcement follows: Public Policy The Department of Economics and Business and the Department of Politics invite applications for a joint tenure-track position in public policy analysis at the assistant professor level. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics, public policy, political economy, or political science and the expertise to teach courses in public policy, methods of public policy analysis, and applied economics. There will be opportunities for advanced public policy courses based on the candidate’s interests and expertise. Start date Fall 2008. Submit letter of application addressing your preparation for this position, statement of teaching interests, vita, and three letters of reference or placement file to:
Ms. Ann Opatz Formal consideration of applications will begin November 1, 2007.
Dr. David Swindell,
Assoc. Professor & Director
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