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Current Update.PPOL Update November 3, 2006PPOL Students: Before I get to the Update, I wanted to take a moment to express my appreciation to those of you that were involved in two recent events. First, last Friday, we helped sponsor the Tax Increment Financing conference as well as Dr. Rosentraub’s visit to our seminar. You all did your part in representing yourselves, the program, and the university quite well. I sincerely appreciate that. In addition, yesterday was the Graduate School awards ceremony at which Dr. Ashley Dunham was awarded the best dissertation prize (including a plaque and $500). Her dissertation has been forwarded automatically to a regional competition and we certainly wish her the best of luck at that level. But I wanted to thank the several of you that came out to support her and the program. It was great to have university administrators see that support in addition to the our first graduate winning the award. It is not always easy for me to convey to you all the importance (politically) of how well the program is doing in the eyes of the university. I have more plans for this program that will require additional resources and we are fast becoming one the “darlings” here at UNCC, which will may it easier for us to secure those additional resources for things like greater student travel support (just one small piece of my Grand Scheme). Anyway, I just wanted to express my gratitude to you all for your continued participation as we continue building a PhD culture at this institution. These kinds of events are exactly how to accomplish this at both the operational level and the institutional level. We will have another guest in the seminar on November 17th to which all PPOL (and the other PhD program students) are invited (see below). Here are the details on the latest PPOL Update: 3--Department of Sociology Brown Bag 9--SPSA Conference Announcement 10--Michigan Policy Journal Announcement 11--Special Movie Presentation
Please do not forget that registration for the spring semester begins November 13. You should all be consulting with your advisors to insure you are taking the correct courses for the spring term in a manner that is advancing you to qualifying exams and comprehensive exams in as expeditious a manner as possible. If you do not know who your advisor is, I have that information. If you have any questions that your advisor cannot answer, please let me know. The most significant change this spring is that instead of the Quantitative Methods II course, we will have Advanced Program Evaluation.
While you all are deciding on your spring schedules, I am working on developing the summer schedule of courses. I will announce that schedule as soon as I have it finalized, but the big change from years past is on the funding side. As you all know, this year the program reached its targeted enrollment size. In previous years, I used the extra money we had (from less than maximum enrollments) to provide some summer support for GA stipends and some tuition support. That is no longer possible, barring a sudden money gift from the Graduate School. Summer support (stipend and any tuition) must come from “soft money,” meaning grants, fellowships, contracts, scholarships, or other non-university sources. I have made this announcement several times before over the past several months, but it is a major change in our operations for which continuing students need to be prepared and planning ahead. Some of you already have this support in place. Others of you that want it need to be working with your professors to find out who has grant money that might provide that support. This is one of the reasons we have done those interviews of professors in the seminar course over the years: to get students in the habit of meeting professors around the university and learning their activities and research areas in order that you might find a mentor willing to support your continued matriculation (including non-PPOL faculty). For those of you in the later stages of the program, you need to be thinking about finding funding sources to support the dissertation phase of your work. I am putting more of these announcements in each of the Updates, but there are far more of these opportunities than I can keep track of so you need to be pro-active in tracking these opportunities down for yourselves.
3--Department of Sociology Brown Bag Today, Friday Nov. 3rd at 12:30-1:30 is the Sociology Brown Bag lunch. PPOL students are welcome to come. Dr. Hopcroft will be presenting a paper entitled: “Why sociology and biology should be more than just friends: How biologically-aware social theory can enhance sociological research” in the Sociology Conference Room in Fretwell.
History/education major Drew Hammill has organized a multidisciplinary panel on understanding the war in Iraq. It features presentations from UNC Charlotte experts as well as a former military commander in the field, with questions from the audience afterwards. The event is sponsored by the Department of History. Please encourage your students to take advantage of this unique opportunity to learn about this complex issue. Understanding the War in Iraq: a Multidisciplinary Perspective Monday November 13, 7:00 – 9:30 pm Storrs 110, UNC Charlotte campus Cemil Aydin: The Historical Roots of Anti-westernism Gregory Starrett: The “Nation” of Iraq; or the lack thereof Kathryn Johnson: Mr. Hussein’s Neighborhood: past and current considerations about nation building Lt. Gen. Charles Swannack: Commander on the Ground: current military operations in Iraq Bill Gay: Ethics and Justification of War For additional information contact: Oscar E. Lansen Undergraduate Coordinator Department of History Garinger 237
The local chapter of the American Society of Public Administration returns to its regular programming. We will next meet on Thursday, November 9th from 11:45am-1:00pm. The meeting will be held at our normal location, the Fire Department - Administration Building located at 228 East 9th Street. Lunch will be served for members, but nonmembers are welcome to join in for lunch for only $5. if you can join us, please RSVP to Nick Swartz (njswartz@email.uncc.edu) by Tuesday, November 7th. The topic for the November meeting focuses on the Crossroads Charlotte project and will be presented by Diane English, the executive director of the Community Building Initiative here in Charlotte. Here’s just a brief description of what Crossroads is trying to address and how this ties into the interests of many of the PPOL students working in almost any policy area: Changing demographics, growing social and economic pressures, educational challenges and rapid growth have put the Charlotte Mecklenburg community at a crossroads. Crossroads Charlotte is a civic engagement initiative designed to help the community craft a future based on intentional choices and creative foresight. Crossroads Charlotte examines possible futures of the community based on four stories.
When: 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm on Wednesday, November 15, 2006 Where: Friday Center, Chapel Hill, NC (directions) The Ph.D./Masters Employment Career Fair is open to masters, doctoral, and post-doctoral students from consortium schools. An opportunity to meet with employer representatives from businesses, government, and non-profit agencies. For more details on employers…. Dress for success and bring copies of your resume or CV. Contact your Career Services Center for more information. This event is sponsored by members of the NC Ph.D. Consortium: Duke University, North Carolina State University, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, University of North Carolina at Charlotte, University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Wake Forest University For additional information, visit: http://csc.dept.uncg.edu/phdfair/
The ICPRS (Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research) datasets are now accessible through the Library’s Online Catalog. These records will allow our affiliated patrons to download the actual datasets. Although they will have to register on campus (it's free) at the website -- http://www.icpsr.umich.edu/ticketlogin, the data can be accessed from off-campus. Go to the Library’s home page at http://library.uncc.edu/ Use the pull-down “Search by” menu and highlight “Author” Enter: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research Click “Search” You may also search for a specific topic. Go to the Library’s home page at http://library.uncc.edu/ Use the pull-down “Search by” menu and highlight “Advanced” (under “Word”) On the 1st line enter: Inter-university Consortium for Political and Social Research Change the field to “Author” On the 2nd line enter a topic, e.g. immigration Click “Search”
Please be reminded that the podcasts from Ms. Beth Luey's recent worshops entitled "From Dissertation to Book" and "Mechanics of Publishing" will only be available for download until November 12th, 2006. To access the podcasts please go to: http://www.coas...uncc.edu/facultydevelopment.htm If you have any questions please contact Yvette Huet-Hudson at ymhuet@uncc.edu.
9--SPSA Conference Announcement Last year, I took a couple of PPOL students to the South Carolina Political Science Association meeting down in Beaufort, SC. This year, the meeting is much closer in Clinton, SC on Saturday, February 24th. I would like to do this again for interested PPOL students who would like the opportunity to present at a conference that is a friendly environment and not a formal as something like APPAM. It is an opportunity to practice your presentation skills, to get a presentation on your vita, and to meet others that are interested in similar policy and political issues (networking). If you would like to participate, the PPOL program will cover your registration fee. We will drive down together and only be gone for the one day of the conference (it is just under two hours away). If you are interested in pursuing this, let me know and I will send you more details, including the instructions and deadlines for submitting your paper proposals. If you have questions about this, please let me know.
10--Michigan Policy Journal Announcement The student-run academic journal of the Gerald R. Ford School of Public Policy at the University of Michigan is currently considering submissions from graduate and professional students, policy practitioners, and faculty involved with domestic and international affairs. If you would like to submit a manuscript of your work for consideration, let me know and I will forward you the “Call for Papers” with all the details on how to submit. This should be “low hanging fruit” for PPOL students looking for a publication (though obviously not as prestigious as JPAM or other of the main stream policy journals). If you have questions for the journal, contact them directly at fsppmjpa@umich.edu.
11--Special Movie Presentation The Office of Academic Affairs, The Office of International Programs, and Conversations in Leadership invite you to attend the cinematic presentation of “Milagros: Made in Mexico” All faculty, staff, students, and the public are invited to an exclusive viewing of Milagros: Made in Mexico, showing in the Storrs Auditorium at 7 pm on Thursday, November 16th, 2006. The event is free and open to the public. This is a rare opportunity to see a unique documentary on a topic that is relevant to American society and its relations with Mexican immigration. Milagros: Made in Mexico is a sixty-minute documentary shot primarily in Mexico. The documentary covers migrations’ impact on the women of the Bajio region in Guanajuato, Mexico and introduces the audience to several remarkable women trying to diminish the need for families and friends to migrate to the United States. These accomplishments exemplify the resilience of the human spirit. Director Martina Guzman will be present and will respond to questions from the audience after the film. Date: Thursday, November 16, 2006 Time: 7:00 pm Place: Storrs Auditorium
PPOL student Stephen Stemkowski was invited to sit on a panel discussion October 25th at the Food and Drug Administration Public Meeting on Unique Device Identifiers (UDI) for Medical and Surgical Devices, in Gaithersburg MD. The panel on which he served was entitled: "The Development, Maintenance, and Use of a Repository for UDI-Related Information" and included representatives from the Dept of Defense, FDA, and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. His involvement stems from work he has been doing in conjunction with the FDA on identifying use of recalled medical devices in hospitalised patients after the date of recall because hospitals and manufacturers are largely unable to identify recalled products and estimating the impact on the patients and the health care system. The FDA is considering mandating UDI in its regulatory policy. Congrats to Stephen for his continued practitioner work in this important policy field! Currently, the Association for Public Policy and Management conference is underway in Madison, Wisconsin. PPOL is well-represented with several PPOL faculty and student presentations: PPOL student Huili Hao and Dr. Ken Chilton (GEOG) are presenting their paper “The Community Impacts of Brownfields Redevelopment in Charlotte, NC.” PPOL student Andy Baxter is presenting his paper “Beyond the Achievement Gap: Methods of Measuring the Distribution of Academic Attainment Among Students.” Andy is also presenting on a poster session at the conference with Drs. Suzanne Leland (POLS) and Ken Godwin (POLS). Their poster presentation is “From Managed to Mandatory Choice: The Impact of Educational Reform On Charlotte-Mecklenburg Students.” PPOL student Stephanie Southworth is presenting her paper “NCLB and the Production of Education in the Charlotte-Mecklenburg School System.” Dr. Tiffany Manuel (POLS) is presenting her paper “Examining the Spatial Dynamics of Child Care Availability Across the Carolinas.”
American Political Science Association The Urban Politics Organized Section of the American Political Science Association (APSA) gives the Best Dissertation Award for the best dissertation on urban politics, completed and accepted in the previous calendar year (2006). Additional information is available at: http://fundingopps.cos.com/alerts/66778?id=66778&if=alert American Political Science Association (APSA) Congressional Fellowship Program The American Political Science Association's (APSA) Congressional Fellowship Program for political scientists gives early- to mid-career political scientists an opportunity to learn more about Congress and the legislative process through direct participation. Fellows work as full-time legislative aides in the House of Representatives or Senate. The applicant must be a U.S. citizen or permanent resident, have a Ph.D completed within the last 15 years or a dissertation near completion (ABD), and have a scholarly interest in Congress and the policymaking process. Additional information is available at: http://fundingopps.cos.com/alerts/25284
Additional Contact: Virginia Walsh Best Dissertation Award American Political Science Association (APSA) Science, Technology and Environmental Politics Organized Section (STEP) The Science, Technology and Environmental Politics Organized Section (STEP) of the American Political Science Association (APSA) presents the Virginia M. Walsh Dissertation Award for the best dissertation in science, technology and environmental politics finished in the last two years. Additional information is available at: http://fundingopps.cos.com/alerts/83700
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Dartmouth College Applicants should send a letter of interest, two letters of recommendation, one writing sample, and a CV to Michael Herron, Department of Government, 6108 Silsby Hall, Hanover, NH 03755. National Academy of Education Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowships. Deadline: November 10, 2006 Contact: National Academy of Education, 500 Fifth Street N.W., #1049, Washington, D.C. 20001 Phone: (202) 334-2341 Fax: (212) 995-4435, E-mail: nae.info@nyu.edu DESCRIPTION The National Academy of Education/Spencer Postdoctoral Fellowship Program supports early career scholars working in critical areas of education research. This nonresidential postdoctoral fellowship funds proposals that make significant scholarly contributions to the field of education. The program also develops the careers of its recipients through professional development activities involving National Academy of Education members. http://www.naeducation.org/NAEd_Spencer_Postdoctoral_Fellowship.html#TopOfPage Humanities and social sciences (FELLOWSHIP) Applications for resident postdoctoral Kluge Center Fellowships for research in the humanities, arts, and social sciences, especially interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, or multilingual, at the Library of Congress, in Washington, D.C. Deadline: August 17, 2007 Contact: Robert Saladini Phone: (202) 707-3302 Fax: (202) 707-3595, E-mail: scholarly@loc.gov Web: www.loc.gov/kluge
Kluge Center Fellowships Application Form: MS Word - PDF (requires Adobe Acrobat Reader) The Library of Congress invites qualified scholars to conduct research in the John W. Kluge Center using the Library of Congress collections and resources for a period of up to eleven months. Established in 2000 through an endowment of $60 million from John W. Kluge, the Center is located in the splendid Jefferson Building of the Library of Congress. The Kluge Center furnishes attractive work and discussion space for Kluge Chair holders, for distinguished visiting scholars, and for post-doctoral Fellows supported by other private foundation gifts. Residents have easy access to the Library's specialized staff and to the intellectual community of Washington. The Kluge Center especially encourages humanistic and social science research that makes use of the Library's large and varied collections. Interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, or multi-lingual research is particularly welcome. Among the collections available to researchers are the world's largest law library and outstanding multi-lingual collections of books and periodicals. Deep special collections of manuscripts, maps, music, films, recorded sound, prints and photographs are also available. Further information about the Library's collections can be found on the Library's website: http://www.loc.gov/rr/. The John W. Kluge Center also accommodates up to two dozen post-doctoral Fellows pursuing resident research, usually for periods from six to twelve months. Interdisciplinary and cross-cultural topics of a kind normally not encouraged in specialized departmental settings are welcome. Selection of a diverse group of Fellows is by various competitions. Post-doctoral Fellows have an opportunity to discuss their research with the Kluge Scholars and to explore possibilities for intellectual collaboration with other Fellows.
PUBLIC POLICY INSTITUTE OF CALIFORNIA, San Francisco Position: Research Fellows The Public Policy Institute of California (PPIC) is a private, nonprofit research organization conducting policy-related, nonpartisan research with an active outreach program. PPIC offers a strong interdisciplinary research environment in which Fellows concentrate on public policy issues affecting California while continuing to pursue an independent research agenda. PPIC currently has positions available for researchers with a high level of expertise in one of the following areas: education, political participation, and public finance. Applicants should hold a Ph.D.in Economics, Education, Political Science, Public Administration, Public Policy, Sociology, Urban Planning, or a closely related discipline. Preference will be given to candidates with a track record of policy-related research. Experienced researchers with a demonstrated ability to obtain external research funding are strongly encouraged to apply. The positions are located in San Francisco. Applications will be considered as they are received and the positions will remain open until they are filled. For detailed position descriptions and specific application instructions, visit http://www.ppic.org/main/opportunities.asp. M/F/D/V – EOE/AA. Job Title: Tenure-track Faculty Department: School of Policy, Planning and Development Department URL: http://www.usc.edu/schools/sppd/ Institution: University of Southern California Los Angeles, CA Application Deadline: Open Until Filled Position Start Date: Available Immediately Job Categories: Professor Academic Field(s): Public Policy & Administration URL For Job: http://www.usc.edu/schools/sppd/ The University of Southern California School of Policy, Planning, and Development (SPPD) invites application a tenure-track faculty appointment in the school in the areas of public and nonprofit management. The appointment is open with respect to rank, and individuals with outstanding credentials may qualify for faculty endowed chair position. Position Description and Qualifications: Applicants should hold a doctoral degree and demonstrate excellent research and teaching potential/records. Substantive foci of particular interest include nonprofit management, network analysis, public-private partnerships, contracting, performance assessment, and the role of IT in organization productivity. All candidates should have strong credentials in organization theory/strategy and institutional analysis. Applicants are encouraged from a broad range of several disciplines, including public administration, management, political science, and sociology. Our new colleagues will contribute to the public management components of the school’s bachelors, masters, and doctoral degree programs. Job Title: Assistant, Associate or Full Rank Tenured or Tenure Track Position in Public Policy Department: Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy Department URL: http://www.pubpol.duke.edu Institution: Duke University Durham, NC
Application Deadline: October 31st, 2006 Position Start Date: July 1st, 2007
Job Categories: Assistant Professor Associate Professor
Academic Field(s): Sociology - General Public Policy & Administration Political Science - General Government
The Terry Sanford Institute of Public Policy at Duke University seeks applicants with research and teaching interests in global public policy and governance, including especially:
1) the role of international organizations in addressing global public policy issues, or 2) the role of non-governmental organizations and other actors in civil society in addressing global public policy issues.
We are looking for candidates with broad theoretical interests, solid methodological grounding and, for candidates at the associate or full rank, a strong scholarly publications record, as well as a demonstrated policy orientation in one or more international policy areas, including trade and finance, human rights and democratization, health, and environment.
The successful candidate may teach at the graduate or undergraduate level, and will be expected to teach at least one core course in policy analysis or political analysis.
Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in political science, public policy, political economy, economics, or comparable field. Secondary appointments are possible in other departments. Applications received by October 31, 2006 will be guaranteed full consideration.
A letter of application, a CV, and three letters of reference should be sent to:
Professor Frederick W. Mayer Search Committee Chair Sanford Institute of Public Policy Box 90245 Duke University Durham, NC 27708-0245
University - Assistant or Associate Professor, Urban Built Environment and Public Policy (RI, United States) http://www.h-net.org/jobs/display_job.php?jobID=31781
The University of Texas Pan American The University of Texas Pan American’s Master in Public Administration (MPA) is seeking a faculty member for the fall of 2006. The position is tenure track at the assistant professor rank. A PhD in Public Administration or closely related field such as Public Affairs, Public Policy, Political Science, etc. or DPA is required. The candidates are expected to contribute to the future development of the MPA program and future NASPAA accreditation efforts. Teaching, scholarly research, and service to the University, community, and profession are expected. Areas of specialization are open, but expertise in two or more of the following areas is preferred: health administration, budgeting and finance, intergovernmental relations, management of nonprofit organizations, international comparative administration, or public finance. Interest in Latino politics/affairs, public policy of the Southwest borderlands, and the ability to communicate effectively in Spanish is desirable. Teaching load is two graduate classes each semester. The University of Texas Pan American is a comprehensive regional university serving the lower Rio Grande Valley, located in Edinburg, Texas. The University is in close proximity to Mexico and South Padre Island, home of the University’s Coastal Studies Laboratory. UTPA is the fifth largest component of the University of Texas System and the 10th largest public university in Texas. Enrollment numbers consist of 17,000 students, 85% of whom are Hispanic and many are first-generation college students. For more information please go to www.panam.edu. Applicants must submit a letter of interest indicating how the applicant meets the requirements, a current curriculum vita, and a copy of university transcripts. Candidates invited for an interview must submit official transcripts, three letters of reference, and a completed university application which can be downloaded from http://w3.panam.edu/www/personnel/Emopp.htm. Review of applications will begin the first week in January and continue until filled. Please submit all application materials to Dr. Al Borrego, Chair of the Search Committee, Public Administration Program, The University of Texas Pan American, 1201 West University Drive, Edinburg, TX 78541-2999. UTPA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. If you have any questions, please call Dr. Borrego at 956-381-2545. Espiridion Al Borrego, Ph.D. Director of the Public Administration Program University of Texas-Pan American 1201 W. University Drive Edinburg, Texas 78541-2999 956-381-2545 Fax: 956-381-2139 alborrego@utpa.edu
Assistant Professor Public Administration Program University of South Florida The Public Administration Program in the Department of Government and International Affairs at the University of South Florida invites applicants for a tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning Fall 2007 (academic-year position). Responsibilities include teaching, research, and public service and community outreach in NASPAA accredited Master of Public Administration, MPA . Requirements for the position include: Ph.D in public administration with primary focus on applied urban management and public budgeting and Finance. (ABD may be considered in exceptional cases, at the rank of instructor). Preference will be given to a person with relevant analytical skills in decision making and promising professional and community involvement. Salary is negotiable. Review of applications begins on January 15, 2007. Information about the USF Public Administration Program can be found on the Public Administration Website: http://www.cas.usf.edu/pad/index.html Send letter of application, vita, transcript, sample of writings, student evaluation (if had teaching experience), and three letters of recommendation to: Dr. Jamil Jreisat, Chair of PA Search Committee, Public Administration Program, SOC 107, University of South Florida, Tampa, Florida, 33620-8100. According to Florida Law, applications and meetings regarding them are open to the public. For ADA accommodations, please contact Jennifer Vincent at (813)974-0842 at least five working days prior to need. USF is an AA/EA/EO institution. Joan E. Pynes, Ph.D Professor of Public Administration Department of Government & International Affairs University of South Florida 4202 East Fowler Avenue, SOC 399 Tampa, FL 33620-8100 Telephone: 813-974-1080 Fax: 813-974-0832 email:pynes@cas.usf.edu Public Administration Website http://www.cas.usf.edu/pad/index.html
Dr. Beth Rubin, who is a PPOL faculty member housed in the Dept. of Management in the College of Business, will be speaking to us about the role of federal funding of policy research. Dr. Rubin spent the last two years working at the National Science Foundation (NSF), the leading source of scientific research funding in the nation. Her work highlights the focus NSF places on interdisciplinary, multi-disciplinary, and trans-disciplinary approaches to science and policy research. I must admit that I had never heard the term “trans-disciplinary” before, but she promised that she would cover that in her talk. She will be explaining the role of the federal governing in supporting research, the role of NSF specifically, how NSF operates, and strategies to be successful when applying for NSF support. We will be using the PPOL Seminar class to host her for this. Also, we are inviting the other PPOL faculty as well as the students in the two other interdisciplinary PhD programs here in Colvard. This event will run from 3:00-5:00pm on Friday, November 17th in Colvard 3066 (not the normal seminar room).
The MBA Program has scheduled a guest speaker for November 14th, and we would like to extend the invitation to you as well. Linda Hudson, President of General Dynamics Armament and Testing, will be coming to speak on the topic of “Attributes of a Leader”. The details are as follows: November 14th, 2006 6 pm- 8 pm Westin Hotel, Uptown Food and drinks will be served We’d love to have you come join us! It should provide an excellent opportunity for information and networking. If you’d like to attend, please click on http://register.applyyourself.com/?id=uncc-cob&pid=1343&eID=3812&rid=1
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Dr. David Swindell, Assoc. Professor & Director
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