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2009 NATIONAL BLACK GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE

2008-08-11T17:51:00Z

The 2009 National Black Graduate Student Conference (NBGSC) Engaged…Empowered…Expect It! will convene from Wednesday, March 11-15, 2009 in Houston, Texas. We have set lofty goals for our 21st annual event and have worked diligently to generate the largest attendance in recent memory. Below, you will find conference registration, paper/poster/panel/workshop submission, and recruiter information. Please visit our conference website for additional information at www.conference.nbgsa.org

REGISTRATION

Undergraduate Student $300
Graduate/Professional Student $350
Faculty/Staff $400
Associate/Non-Student $400
Non-Member $450
HOTEL INFORMATION

The National Black Graduate Student Conference (NBGSC) will be held at the Double Tree Hotel Downtown Houston. A discounted rate of $109.00 + tax per night has been established for conference attendees. To reserve you room(s), contact the hotel at 713-351-5763 and mention “NBGSA”.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The 2008-2009 NBGSA Conference Committee is seeking proposals for papers, posters, panels, and workshops that focus on our conference theme, Engaged…Empowered…Expect It!. While proposals related to this theme are especially encouraged, proposals addressing any topic of interest to the diverse membership of the National Black Graduate Student Association are welcome.

All proposals must be submitted electronically to Darren Kelly, Vice President for Administration, at vpadmin@nbgsa.org by December 19th, 2008 for priority selection.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER

2008-08-11T17:49:00Z

The Business Development Engineer implements established engineering procedures for the coordination of new product development as well as providing manufacturing and aftermarket support for existing products.

Job Qualifications

• Education of BSME or equivalent with eight years of applicable aircraft, engine, accessories or industrial product development.
• Participation in three major and five minor projects within related background experience.
• Experience with three types of pumps, systems, products or processes.
• Familiar with commercial and military specifications.
• Good communication skills and technical abilities.
• Exhibit behavior consistent with “valued” characteristics of personality charts.
• Positive attitude towards continuous improvement, design for manufacturability and design to cost goals.

The Applications Engineering (AE) Manager will have the responsibility of managing the Applications Engineering department. This position has frequent inter-organizational and outside customer contact, while providing both technical support and quotations of large UPS systems. The AE Manager will represent the organization both internally and externally, and regularly participate in teams as a team member and a team leader.

Sr. Project Engineer - Los Angeles, CA
AutoReqId 25480BR
Group/Division Fluid Power - Aerospace - Hydraulic Systems Division
Function Engineering
Employee category Regular
Experience
Level 5-7 years
Travel Up to 25 percent

This position will perform conceptual design and development of fluid control valves, regulators and reservoirs, as well as electro-mechanical and electro-hydraulic actuators for various commercial and military applications, including nose wheel steering, landing gear control, general aircraft hydraulic systems, and other similar applications. Must possess working familiarity of fluid and structural analyses / mechanics. Successful candidate will be able to lead a project from initial design conception through the design phases, up to and including qualification and transition to production.

Job Qualifications Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required. Masters degree highly desired.
• 5+ years direct experience working with aircraft hydraulics, flight controls or landing gear systems.
• Good presentation and customer relations skills.
• Good technical writing skills.
• Experience with project management and work in a cross-functional product team.
• Experience with CAD tools (ProE desired).
• Working knowledge of MS Office Suite, MS Visio, MS Project.
• Experience with tools used for requirements flow-down / traceability highly desired (DOORS)

BTG Professional Staffing has teamed with one of the largest power management companies in the world with sales of $13 billion. In 2007! We have been asked to help them fill their various Engineering Positions. Minorities and Women are strongly encouraged to apply! Please see open positions listed below. Also if you are an Engineer and are looking to work for a dynamic company, even if you don’t meet the qualifications below Please feel free to send your resume as well. Again Minorities and Women are strongly encouraged to send resumes to mailto:contact@btg-tech.comcontact@btg-tech.com. If you meet the qualifications for these positions please send your resume to mailto:contact@btg-tech.comcontact@btg-tech.com

CALL FOR PAPERS: BLACK GREEK LETTER ORGANIZATIONS (BGLOs)

2008-08-11T17:48:00Z

Twenty years have elapsed since the release of Spike Lee’s now infamous indictment of Black fraternities and sororities in his film School Daze (1988). Since then, the study of Black Greek Letter Organizations (BGLOs) has burgeoned from a small peripheral field to one that has captured both academic and mainstream attention; from the release of scholarship on BGLOs such as Tamara Brown et. al’s African American Fraternities and Sororities: The Legacy and the Vision (2005), Theda Skocpol et. al’s What a Mighty Power We Can Be: African American Fraternal Groups and the Struggle for Racial Equality (2007), and Gregory S. Park’s Black Greek-letter Organizations in the Twenty-first Century: Our Fight Has Just Begun (2008), to popular culture’s recent embrace of BGLOs such as Twentieth Century Fox’s Drumline (2002) and Sony Pictures’ Stomp the Yard (2007).

In this milieu, the illumination of the 100+ year histories of these organizations represent a wide range of scholastic opportunities; from their role as vehicles for black civic participation, issues of violence and hazing, non-black membership, womanist ideology, fictive kinship ties, racial uplift politics, leadership, image commodification, to the controversy over their status as “educated gangs.”

In this vein, as leading scholars of BGLOs, we invite sociological paper proposals for a session on BGLOs at the 2009 Eastern Sociological Society Annual Meetings, Baltimore Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel, 19-22 March 2009. Theme: “Changing Lives, Resistant Institutions”

If interested in presenting an individual paper at this session, please submit the following:

a) The name, email address, phone number, department and institutional affiliation of the author.
b) A 500-word abstract for the paper.
c) Any audio-visual equipment needs.

Please send all required information to before 15 September 2008 to Matthew W. Hughey (University of Virginia) and Gregory Parks (Cornell University) at: mwh5h@virginia.edu.

GIVE A GIFT: BENJAMIN BANNEKER INSTITUTUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

2008-08-11T17:35:00Z

Dear Supporter,
I am writing to request your support to assist young African Americans who wish to pursue careers in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields.

Genius exists in all the nooks and crannies of our society, in all our people, across every imaginable spectrum. The challenges our nation must solve this century if we are to avoid cataclysmic changes in our way of life are daunting -- global warming, energy independence, national competitiveness, and health care, just to name a few. We need to tap into all of our sources of creative problem-solving insight if we hope to make real progress in these areas.

Unfortunately, historical biases continue to inhibit our ability to fully exploit all of our resources. Disparities are growing in the United States and these disparities are exacerbated by unequal chances. A major source of growing disparities in this information intensive age is the increasingly powerful truth that an excellent education is a prerequisite to advancement, and African Americans are disproportionately affected by the inadequacies of our system of public education. Improvement has been slow, while at the same time, the global pace of technological advancement has become the stuff of legends. I say to you boldly and without equivocation that our diversity is an integral part of America's greatness, and that it is imperative that in whatever plans we make for our country now and in the future, that we capitalize on that global asset.

The work of the Benjamin Banneker Institute for Science and Technology represents an opportunity to address many of the inequities that have plagued our educational systems since the beginning of the Republic. This Institute was established under a Congressional mandate in 2003 to address the low participation of African Americans in STEM disciplines. Since then we have launched the Decade of Blacks in Science and established a collaborative Network of Networks among Science Membership organizations. Each year we celebrate the contributions of individuals and organizations who are making a difference in this arena by hosting the Benjamin Banneker Legacy Awards Gala in Washington, DC. Recipients of this prestigious Award include former Director of the National Science Foundation and President of Morehouse College, Dr. Walter Massey; Surgeon General of the United States Navy Vice Admiral Adam M. Robinson; and former astronaut, Dr. Mae Jamison. Please visit LINK to view the entire list of winners of this prestigious award.

This work has received widespread support. Congressman Chaka Fattah is the primary congressional sponsor of the Banneker Institute. For the past two years, Bill Cosby has served as keynote speaker at the annual Awards Gala. House Majority Whip, Congressman James Clyburn served as Keynote Speaker at the launch of the Network of Networks. Our major corporate sponsors include Northrop Grumman, Exxon Mobil, and Lockheed Martin. We have also received support from such organizations as the Edison Electric Institute, the Nuclear Energy Institute, the American Society of Civil Engineers, NASA, the Office of Naval Research, and Drexel University. Please see LINK for a complete list of our sponsors.

We hope this campaign captures your imagination and inspires you to join with us to create not only a more competitive America, but a more equitable America as well. Your tax deductible gift of $25, $50, $100, $250, or more will help make this vision possible. You may contribute by credit card by clicking the DONATE button to the left, or by check by completing the form provided at the "Donation Form" link below and returning it to us along with your contribution. We have provided some additional links that you might find interesting. They give more information about the work of The Banneker Institute. Please note that The Banneker Institute for Science and Technology is a project of Catalyst (www.catalystdc.org), a 501(c)(3) corporation. Checks and credit card contributions should be made payable to The Banneker Institute c/o Catalyst.

Thank you for your attention. We hope to hear from you soon.

Sincerely,
Claudia C. Pharis
President

2007 Awards Gala
Student Showcase
Banneker Sponsors
Banneker Newsletter
Network of Network Press Release
IEEE Article
Donation Form

SCHOLARSHIP: PHOENIX CHAPTER OF NBMBAA

2008-08-11T17:27:00Z

Press Release
Graduate Scholarships from the Phoenix Chapter of the National Black MBA Association and American Express

PHOENIX (August 1, 2008) — The Phoenix Chapter of the National Black MBA Association (NBMBAA) in association with American Express wish to recognize students who have demonstrated potential to make significant contributions in the field of business in the public and private sectors by awarding four (4) $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to qualified graduate school students residing in Phoenix, AZ and its surrounding areas. Eligibility Requirements To be eligible, applicants must:

• Be enrolled in a graduate business program in a college or university in the United States accredited by the AACSB (AACSB International) at the time of award
• Submit the application, essay, resume, and transcripts.
• Attend the scholarship awards ceremony in December 2008 in Phoenix, AZ
• Agree to become an active member in the NBMBAA®- Phoenix chapter

Important Dates

• The application deadline is Sept 30, 2008

• Transcripts must be postmarked no later than October 4, 2008

• Winners will be notified by October 31, 2008

APPLICATION
The application form can be found at www.phoenixblackmba.org. ESSAY TOPIC Essays will be submitted through the mail and must be postmarked by the deadline, Sept 30, 2008. You will be instructed to submit a two-page, typed essay (double spaced, 12-point font) that addresses the topic below:

• What recommendations would you give to Business Schools that want to redesign their recruitment strategies to attract minority candidates? Once enrolled, what resources or programs should be offered to help retain minority students?

RESUME
Resumes will be submitted through the mail. Resumes must not exceed 2 pages. TRANSCRIPT(S) Official transcripts are required for all graduate coursework. All students should submit transcripts from their current graduate program. Transcripts must be received, stamped and sealed (no photocopies, computer printouts or faxes will be accepted).

The Application, Essay, Resume and Official Transcript must be mailed to the following address: NBMBAA – Phoenix Chapter Graduate Scholarship Program PO Box 27601 Tempe, AZ 85285-7601 ABOUT THE PHOENIX CHAPTER OF THE NATIONAL BLACK MBA ASSOCIATION

Established in the early 1990's, the Phoenix Chapter of the National Black MBA Association is comprised of business professionals, and entrepreneurs in various fields of endeavor. We pride ourselves on establishing relationships within the local business community and promoting the intellectual and economic resources throughout the valley. Visit www.phoenixblackmba.org for more information.

A WORTHY CAUSE: A COMEDY SHOW TO SUPPORT THE DC COLLEGE AWARENESS INITIATIVE.

2008-08-11T17:22:00Z

Paul Mooney, Dick Gregory, Franklyn Ajaye Perform together for the first time

One Show, One Night Only

Friday, September 19, 2008
DAR Constitution Hall
Washington, DC
8:30 pm

Mr. Dick Gregory is legend in his own time. A brilliant comedian, leading civil rights activist, well received author of 15 books, recording artist with seven records and television and film personality, he has been an active voice for social change and equality since the 60’s. In 2008, we recognize more than ever the relevance and historic impact of the legacy he leaves behind, especially during this most important time in America’s political and cultural history. The stories and social satire of this great social icon should not be missed by any generation.

At times called the “Godfather” of modern black comedy, Paul Mooney is best recognized from “The Dave Chappelle Show.” A brilliant, inspiring, hilarious and often edgy and controversial comedian, he spent most of his career out of the spotlight writing many of the jokes and routines for such greats as Richard Pryor, Eddie Murphy, and Redd Foxx before emerging as a solo performer. Head writer for “The Richard Pryor Show,” “Sanford and Son,” “Good Times,” and Fox’s “In Living Color” where he created the character Homie the Clown played by Damon Wayans.

Considered to be one of the smartest comics in the business, Franklyn Ajaye returns to the stage. He is most recognized from the movie “Car Wash,” recent appearances on HBO’s “Deadwood” and his many guest visits on “The Tonight Show.”

A portion of each ticket sold for this event will benefit the DC College Awareness Initiative which is a citywide effort in September that helps all DC public school students have the chance to attend and succeed in college

Tickets for the show may be purchased online through TicketMaster and TicketMaster retail locations. Visit www.riotactcomedy.com for TicketMaster link.

Hosted by Riot Act Entertainment
4004 Edmunds Street, Suite 1
Washington, DC 20007
202.625.6229
info@riotactentertainment.com
ENJOY A NIGHT OF COMEDY AND SUPPORT A WORTHWHILE CAUSE

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: FOUR TENURE-TRACK FACULTY POSITIONS UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY.

2008-08-11T17:20:00Z

The Department of Psychology at The University of Alabama anticipates openings for four tenure-track faculty positions at the assistant professor level starting August 16, 2009, subject to availability of funding. Two openings each are in Psychology-Law and Developmental Science. Responsibilities include undergraduate and graduate teaching, research mentoring, and development of an independent research program. Candidates should possess a Ph.D. in psychology, demonstrate clear potential for a distinguished scientific career, and demonstrate potential to attract external funding. Applicants who have the ability and interest to teach graduate level statistics courses are especially encouraged to apply.

The Department of Psychology at The University of Alabama is an active and collegial department whose faculty and students are engaged in an array of clinical and experimental research, including averaging $3 million annually in external funding in recent years. There are 26 faculty, 85 graduate students, and 510 undergraduate majors in the department. The department has two Ph.D. programs: an APA-accredited Clinical Psychology program (with concentration areas in Psychology-Law, Aging, Clinical Health, and Clinical Child) and an Experimental Psychology program (with concentration areas in Developmental Science, Cognitive Psychology, and Social Psychology). The department has been recognized for its academic and research strengths by the University and has been given supplementary funding to expand. More information about the department can be found at psychology.ua.edu. The University of Alabama, founded in 1831, is the flagship campus of a three campus system. The University is located in Tuscaloosa, a city of 100,000 that was named an All-America City by the National Civic League.

Psychology-Law Two tenure-track positions are planned at Assistant Professor level in the Psychology-Law Concentration within the Clinical Psychology Ph.D. program. The psychology-law program was the first of its nature in the nation. The Psychology-Law concentration has four faculty lines, and addresses scholarly applications of psychological knowledge to issues in the law, legal processes, and offender behavior. The current research interests of the psychology-law faculty are court testimony, mitigation evidence and assessments, delinquency, and psychology of offenders. Candidates are especially encouraged to apply whose research interests bring new knowledge to the department and whose interests allow for collaboration with other areas within the department. Candidates with a programmatic plan of research and with a commitment to learner-centered teaching are especially encouraged to apply. Candidates should be graduates of an APA-accredited clinical psychology program, have completed an APA-accredited internship, should be eligible for Alabama licensure, and should be able to provide clinical supervision. For more information, contact Stanley L. Brodsky, Ph.D., Chair of the Search Committee, at sbrodsky@bama.ua.edu or at (205) 348-1920.

Developmental Science Two tenure-track Assistant Professor positions are planned in the Developmental Science concentration within the Experimental Psychology Ph.D. program. The Developmental Science concentration is a collaborative effort of the Department of Psychology and the Department of Human Development and Family Studies, and has the benefit of resources from both departments. Targeted for growth in the next few years, there are currently eight core faculty and a number of affiliated faculty across the two departments. Candidates in any area of Developmental Science are encouraged to apply, including social, cognitive, neurobehavioral, cross-cultural, etc. We are particularly interested in candidates who have had strong training in developmental psychology, whose primary interest is in developmental processes, who can add new expertise to the concentration, and who can collaborate within or outside of the concentration. Current areas of focus within the Developmental Science concentration are child and adolescent relationships, developmental disabilities, early childhood, and youth aggression. For more information, please contact Fran Conners, Ph.D. at fconners@bama.ua.edu or at (205) 348-7913.

Applications should include a letter outlining qualifications, research interests, teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and potential fit with the department. Additionally, applications should include a current vita, selected reprints, and 3 or more letters of recommendation. Application review will begin October 1 and will continue until the positions are filled. Apply online at facultyjobs.ua.edu. Under search postings, use requisition number 0800097 for Psychology-Law and 0800098 for Developmental Science. All materials should be submitted online, except letters of recommendation. These should be mailed to Chair, Search Committee (specify area), Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama, Box 870348, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0348.

The University of Alabama is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged.

JOB OPPORTUNITY: COORDINATOR, RETENTION PROGRAMS AND SERVICES MULTICULTURAL PROGRAMS & SERVICES UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA

2008-08-11T17:18:00Z

Department of Multicultural Programs & Services African American Student Affairs
Coordinator, Retention Programs and Services
Reports to: Director, African American Student Affairs
FTE: 1.0 FTE @ 12 months

Purpose of Position:

As a unit of Multicultural Programs and Services (MPS), African American Student Affairs (AASA) is one of four student centers dedicated to the success and retention of historically underrepresented students at the University of Arizona. MPS and Undergraduate Initiatives are departments within the Multicultural Affairs and Student Success (MASS) area, and are a part of the Division of Student Affairs.

The mission of African American Student Affairs (AASA) is to facilitate a support system that helps students achieve academic excellence while enriching African American cultural experiences at the University of Arizona.

The AASA student center provides a supportive environment for students to pursue their academic, personal and professional development and interests. The Center is located within the Martin Luther King, Jr. Building and includes access to a computer lab, social, study and meeting areas, tutoring services, and club/organization information.

The Coordinator, Retention Programs & Services is primarily responsible for the overall implementation, operation and assessment of AASA's retention programs and academic intervention activities in accordance with the unit's mission and goals. The Coordinator will assume primary leadership of the 360 Scholarsº Experience Program, a program designed to address the academic and personal support needs of first- and second-year students. The Coordinator provides leadership and coordination of career, graduate school, internships, and leadership development activities and is responsible for developing and implementing outreach and support strategies targeting transfer students. The Coordinator will assist in the development of comprehensive intervention/retention strategies, programs and services that address students' needs from their first year through graduation.

This Coordinator, Retention Programs & Services works collaboratively with the Director of African American Student Affairs, MASS staff, and other key University departments and services (i.e., University College, Disability Resource Center) to meet the academic support needs of African American students.

Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provides direct service to students through the development, implementation, coordination, and assessment of programs, resources, and services.
• Establishes a supportive environment that encourages participation, dissemination of information, networking, coalition building, mentoring, academic achievement, and community service.
• Provides leadership in the annual development, planning, coordination, scheduling and implementation of the overall unit’s program dates and activities, ensuring that timelines and relevant tasks are accomplished.
• Teaches a section of “Making the Most of the University Experience: Connections,” a class that focuses on transition issues, learning strategies, diverse learning communities and personal development.
• Serves as a member of MASS’s retention team.
• Plans, directs, and manages an operations budget. Assists Director in identifying alternative sources of funds to enhance and expand programs, resources, and services.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates methods to identify and outreach to target populations, including collaboration with University departments (i.e., Early Academic Outreach, Admissions).
• Develops collaborative relationships and partnerships with colleagues in the Writing Skills Improvement Program, Writing Center, University Learning Center, University Teaching Center, UITS, the University libraries, and other learning assistance programs to address students’ academic needs.
• Evaluates new approaches for the implementation of academic support and intervention for students at different pivotal points of the college experience.
• Utilizes the MASS student tracking database to document student contact hours and analyze student usage of the various program components (i.e., workshops, individual meetings, referrals).
• Assists in the development, coordination, and implementation of annual goals and objectives for African American Student Affairs and MASS.
• Apprises and advises the Director regarding issues, needs, and concerns of African and African American students.
• Maintains current and active involvement and communication with national, state and local organizations associated with learning assistance and academic support and issues impacting African and African American students.
• Prepares reports and proposals (including progress reports, annual reports, and statistical summaries) as required by the Director and/or MASS.
• Designs unit marketing and informational tools in coordination with AASA staff to promote and increase awareness of the unit’s goals, services and benefits.
• Represents African American Student Affairs and MASS at speaking engagements, information sessions, and other special programs.
• Represents African American Student Affairs and MASS on University committees, at campus functions, and various local, regional and national workshops and conferences.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required in higher education, counseling, educational leadership, psychology, or related field.
• Experience in program coordination, implementation, assessment and administrative experience, particularly in higher education academic retention programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge of African and African American culture, communities and issues concerning African and African American students and an understanding of national issues concerning said students.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and achieve short and long-term goals driven by the mission and goals of a department.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and successfully perform duties autonomously.
• Demonstrated excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with data analysis and program assessment and evaluation.
• Demonstrated ability to work closely with multiple departments, organizations, and individuals in a complex environment.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, Publisher, Power Point) and Internet.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree in higher education, counseling, educational leadership, psychology, or related field.
• Demonstrated record of leadership and participation in team-based administration and participatory management at a large public institution.
• Highly motivated and energetic professional who is a self-starter, excellent team player with a proven track record of success in administering programs at the collegiate level.
• Demonstrated knowledge of student retention theories most relevant to the position.
• Knowledge of challenges African American students face on a campus like the University of Arizona.
Salary Range:
$30,000-33,000 depending on experience

Application Requirements:
Letter of Interest
Resume
A List of Four References
Supplemental Questions (see online application)

DISSERTATION SCHOLARSHIP: MYNETRESEARCH DOCTORAL PRIZE

2008-08-11T17:16:00Z

I wanted to make you and the students of your doctoral association aware of an awards competition MyNetResearch is conducting, to provide support to doctoral students.

We will award three prizes of $1,000 for three outstanding paper entries submitted by doctoral students from any discipline, and country.

This international award will be awarded for the outstanding and innovative research ideas that have the potential to lead to advancements in their respective fields of study.

The submitted short articles should be detailed in 1,500 words or less and must cover original work on theoretical models, experimental design, research findings, or inventions. The submission date is August 30, 2008.

The grants may be used in any way that furthers the student's doctoral research, including presentation and publication costs of the completed dissertation.

Full information at: www.mynetresearch.org/
Submit Proposals at: www.MyNetResearch.com

__________________________
Dr. Bay Arinze, Senior Editor
MyNetResearch
Empowering Collaboration(tm)
www.MyNetResearch.com

DISSERTATION ASSISTANCE: CREDIT CARD USE AMONG AMERICANS

2008-08-11T17:15:00Z

Greetings Ladies and Gentlemen:

We are conducting a survey on credit card usage for our Applied Business Analysis class project and you are invited to participate in this survey. Your opinion is very important to us. The main objective of the survey is to examine issues related to credit card use among consumers in America. The results of the survey will guide strategies for resolving and promoting appropriate use of credit cards.

It will take approximately 3 minutes to complete. Your participation to this survey is totally voluntary. This survey will be anonymous. No individual will be identified in the analysis and report.

One of the most critical components to this project is that we receive 100 responses. You will only be allowed to take the survey between now and next Tuesday, August 12, 2008.

Please click on the link below to begin the survey:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/s.aspx?sm=X7OO9jE27I6vEzG0_2b59xUQ_3d_3d

If you choose not take the survey you can click on this link:
http://www.surveymonkey.com/optout.aspx?sm=X7OO9jE27I6vEzG0_2b59xUQ_3d_3d

If you are interested in seeing the results to this survey you may do so by clicking on the link below after August 19, 2008.
http://www.surveymonkey.com/sr.aspx?sm=13I3AJjT8m7W8KDM9lD2vcifu_2fWaWO9gUFzqozN6UlY_3d

Again, we all thank each of you and helping us move toward completion of another milestone in our lives.

Credit Risk Team:
National-Louis University
Bachelor of Science in General Management
CHO23UBSM

Gail Bradley
Patricia Mason
Olivia Sanchez
Earldyne Thomas
Valerie Williams

CALL FOR PROPOSALS: BLACK IN AMERICA OCCATIONAL PUBLICATION

2008-08-11T16:46:00Z

Jerlando F. L. Jackson, Ph.D., University of Wisconsin-Madison, Executive Director
Chance W. Lewis, Ph.D., Texas A&M University, Deputy Director for Research

Call for Proposals-Occasional Paper Series Publication

Black in America: A Scholarly Response to the CNN Documentary
The Center for African American Research and Policy invites proposals for consideration in one of its new publications entitled Occasional Paper Series. The theme of this special issue is “Black in America: A Scholarly Response to the CNN Documentary.” The Center for African American Research and Policy invites proposals for manuscripts (conceptual work, research syntheses, discussions and reports) specifically examining this topic. Manuscripts can include examinations from all different academic fields (i.e., education, health disparities, social work, etc.).

Proposal Submission Guidelines: All proposals for this Occasional Paper Series topic should be submitted via the on-line submission system by August 15, 2008 with an additional copy e-mailed to Dr. Chance W. Lewis at clewis@caarpweb.org. Each proposal should be in MS Word format.

For more information on the details to be included in the proposals, please see
http://www.caarpweb.org/publications/ops.php. All proposals should include name(s) of each author, university affiliation, phone number and e-mail addresses.

All authors who submit an abstract by August 15, 2008 will be notified to participate in a special panel session at the BOTA Think Tank in October 2008 in Memphis, TN.

August 15, 2008
Receive and approve abstracts from invited authors.

November 15, 2008
Authors submit 1st drafts of manuscripts to Chance W. Lewis and James L. Moore III.

November 15, 2008 – January 15, 2009
Manuscripts will undergo both peer review editors’ review.

January 15, 2009
Manuscripts will be returned with feedback from reviewers to authors for revision

February 15, 2009
Revised manuscripts will be returned to the Center for African American Research and Policy

February 15, 2009 – March 15, 2009
Final review by CAARP Staff

March 15, 2009
Final request for revisions will be sent to authors

June 1, 2009
Final revised manuscripts will be submitted to CAARP

June 1, 2009 – July 15, 2009
CAARP finalizes special theme issue of the Occasional Paper Series publication

JOB OPPORTUNITIES: RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (2 OPENINGS) ROBERT WOOD FOUNDATION

2008-08-11T15:52:00Z

Research Associate (2 openings)
Research & Evaluation (Two-year renewable term appointments)

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation located in Princeton, NJ, is the nation’s largest philanthropy devoted exclusively to health and health care. For more than 35 years the Foundation has brought its experience, commitment and a rigorous, balanced approach to the problems that affect the health and health care of all Americans. We work with a dedicated group of diverse individuals and organizations to support programs that have measurable impact and create meaningful and timely change.

The research associate is a professional staff member who will work with staff members of the Research &Evaluation Unit in support of the New Connections program. The research associate will work with program staff, primarily in the Human Capital portfolio, to ensure successful implementation of the reauthorization for the New Connections program. This includes conducting project and related research, working with key experts, assisting in designing and implementing new initiatives, evaluating proposals, and monitoring program and grants. The research associate is expected to demonstrate a passionate commitment to the Foundation’s mission as well as the mission of the New Connections program, which is to increase diverse perspectives to RWJF programming. This position will also work with the National Urban Fellows assigned to RWJF in support of the program.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Assists with management of the New Connections and other programs and with planning for future initiatives in Human Capital related to diversity.
Manages and monitors grantee, alumni and applicant relations.
Identifies and implements innovative strategies for promoting the New Connections program.
Conducts library and internet searches on networks of scholars in multi-disciplinary fields to support New Connections grantees, alumni and applicants.
Summarizes content of literature reviews.
Monitors, tracks, learns from and reports on team initiatives and programs.
Helps to synthesize findings from grantees and to disseminate findings from New Connections to RWJF Program Teams.
Participates in staff presentations and presentations at policy, research and professional conferences.
Assists with management of contracts and subcontracts with vendors for national meetings and training.
Maintains data files and corresponding documentation of methods.
Compiles, analyzes, confirms and summarizes primary and secondary data.
Conducts literature reviews, develops and implements plans for disseminating the results of research, and assists in preparing and co-authoring articles, reports and presentations for internal and external use.
Assists in coordinating external reviews for proposals and concept papers.
Works with other RWJF departments to ensure successful launch of New Connections call for proposals.
Gathers and synthesizes research for internal and external use, including producing clearly written products that integrate findings on diversity from external and RWJF funded projects and highlights lessons learned for internal and external audiences.
Supports partnership with other national programs that target diversity including Active Living Research and Healthy Eating Research. • Performs duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

Master’s degree or equivalent education and experience in public health, public administration, health economics, and education or a related health, behavioral or social science field. Recent PhD preferred with personal experience in diversity and fellowship programs.
Minimum two (2) years of related professional work experience with diversity programs, including programs to help increase the representation of historically under-represented groups, as well as working with alumni, fellows and scholars programs in monitoring, tracking and supporting networks.
Demonstrated strong analytical skills and ability to synthesize and produce clearly written materials for multiple audiences.
Strong quantitative and qualitative research skills; experience with SPSS, SAS or STATA helpful.
Strong computing skills including use of Internet, MS Office Suite, Excel and PowerPoint.
Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with research synthesis/review.
Strong project and people management skills, including demonstrated ability to think independently, to be flexible and to juggle multiple priorities, and to be tolerant of ambiguity and differences in work approaches.
Excellent written and electronic communication and oral presentation skills.
Personally motivated to support the Foundation’s mission and goals as well as the goals of the New Connections program; creative, flexible; ability to work independently and interact effectively as part of a team and in multi-disciplinary teams and settings; to create and respond to novel and innovative approaches to addressing an issue; to inspire others to work towards achieving program goals.
Ability to work in a highly collaborative and team environment.
Good judgment and maturity. Ability to make decisions, justifies recommendations, and responds clearly with proposal applicants.
Excellent interpersonal and networking skills; collegial, energetic, ability to develop productive relationships with colleagues, grantees, applicants, consultants, external funders and others who contribute to New Connections development and management.
Ability to travel as required.

Contact:
We offer competitive salaries and excellent benefits. To apply, please mail, fax, or e-mail your cover letter, resume, and salary expectations to:
Mail: Human Resources Center
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
P.O. Box 2316
Princeton, NJ 08543-2316
Fax: (609) 514-5455
E-mail: ResumeRE@rwjf.org

GRANT WRITING WORKSHOP @ NIH SUMMITT

2008-08-11T15:48:00Z

Grant Writing Workshop - December 15, 2008 @ the NIH Summit
December 14-18
"TheScience of Eliminating Health Disparities"

Click the link below for the full conference program and registration
info. www.blsmeetings.net/2008healthdisparitiessummit/reg.cfm

NIH Grant Process and Review
Purpose: Mastering the NIH Grants Process and Research/Training
Mechanisms—A Roadmap Toward Successfully Funded NIH
Applications

I. Morning Session (9:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon)
Overview of the NIH Grant Process: Referral, Program, Review, and Grants Management. Tips for successfully funded NIH applications.

Coffee Break: Panel 1 and 2 are concurrent

Panel 1: Primary Mechanisms R01, R21, and R03—The nuts and bolts:
basic/translational/clinical. Questions and answers.
Session A. Junior Investigators
Session B. Mid-Senior Investigators
(Session A and B are concurrent)

Panel 2: Overview of NIH Training and Fellowship Opportunities and the
Application Process—K awards: K07, K09, K08, K23, K99, K05; F awards; and DP2 and other mechanisms for early investigators. Questions and answers.
Session A. Junior Investigators
Session B. Mid-Senior Investigators
(Session A and B are concurrent)

II. Lunch and Networking (12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.)

III. Afternoon Session (1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
CSR Panel: Submit an Application20 and Review—Basic/translational/clinical and nuts and bolts on e-submission.

Coffee Break

Mock Review Panel—Funded and unfunded applications will be provided. The proposed
reviewers will provide their critique as in IRG study session. The audience could ask questions after each critique.

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Tonya E. Perry, Ph.D.
Associate Professor
Graduate Social Work Program
P.O. Box 1417
Alabama A & M University
Normal, AL 35810
Phone: (256)372-8356 (W)
Phone: (256)653-7765 (C)

DISSERTATION AWARD: AERA DISSERTATION GRANT

2008-08-11T15:47:00Z

Dear Doctoral Students:

I encourage you to think about submitting a proposal for an AERA Dissertation Grant.

The next deadline is August 29.

I was a beneficiary of the program when I was a student, and it provided me with financial support and a network of national scholars while I was writing. Our most recent FSU awardee is SungHyun Cha who graduate this past Spring with a concentration in Educational Policy and Evaluation.

The program awards $15,000 grant for 1-year projects. You must use secondary national data sets provided by the federal government. Such data encompasses early childhood, K-12, and higher education. There is no "service" associated with the program other than completing your dissertation (which you are going to do anyway, right?)

Here's a bit more about the program -
The American Educational Research Association (AERA) invites education policy- and practice-related dissertation proposals using NCES, NSF, and other national data bases. Dissertation Grants are available for advanced doctoral students and are intended to support the student while writing the doctoral dissertation. Applications are encouraged from a variety of disciplines, such as but not limited to, education, sociology, economics, psychology, demography, statistics, and psychometrics.

Complete information can be found at www.aera.net/grantsprogram/res_training/diss_grants/DGFly.html

Be sure to let your major professor read over your proposal and give you feedback before you submit.

Good luck!

- Lora

Lora Cohen-Vogel, PhD
Associate Professor of Educational Policy
Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Studies
Florida State University
Tallahassee, FL 32306
850-644-8164
cohenvog@coe.fsu.edu
http://www.fsu.edu/~elps/staff/cohenvogel.html

RESEARCH ASSISTANCE: AFRICAN AMERICAN STEPMOTHER STUDY

2008-08-11T15:45:00Z

Greetings,

I am writing to invite you to take part in a future research study. The primary goal of the research is to examine the specific experiences of African American Stepmothers. At this time, I am interested in collecting the names and contact information of potential participants.

To be considered for inclusion in the study, you must meet the following criteria:
1) Identify yourself as African American
2) Be a stepparent of a child who identifies as being African American
3) Be legally married to a man who identifies himself as African American
4) Be willing to participate in a group discussion* regarding specific experiences as a stepparent

* The focus Groups may be ONLINE, geographic location of participants is unrestricted

If you would like your name added to the list of potential participants, please feel free to call me at 313-595-6474 or email me at aastepmomresearcher@yahoo.com.

If you don’t meet the criteria as listed, but know someone who does, please forward this information to them.

It is hoped that your participation in this study will yield important information to assist African American Stepmothers in their experience and enlighten the clinicians that work with them as well as the academicians that study them. The results of this study will be made available to all participants at the conclusion of the research.

Sincerely,
K. N. Powers

K. N. Powers, MS, LLP, LBSW
Doctoral Candidate
Oakland University

Next Issue: Weekly Digest Advertising Information

2008-08-11T15:43:00Z

NEXT ISSUE: If you are interested in advertising in the weekly digest, please forward information to president@nbgsa.org and put “Weekly Digest” in the subject line.

REGISTER TODAY!! 2009 National Black Graduate Student Conference

2008-08-11T15:37:00Z

The 2009 National Black Graduate Student Conference (NBGSC) Engaged…Empowered…Expect It! will convene from Wednesday, March 11-15, 2009 in Houston, Texas. We have set lofty goals for our 21st annual event and have worked diligently to generate the largest attendance in recent memory. Below, you will find conference registration, paper/poster/panel/workshop submission, and recruiter information. Please visit our conference website for additional information at www.conference.nbgsa.org

REGISTRATION

Undergraduate Student $300
Graduate/Professional Student $350
Faculty/Staff $400

Associate/Non-Student $400
Non-Member $450

HOTEL INFORMATION

The National Black Graduate Student Conference (NBGSC) will be held at the Double Tree Hotel Downtown Houston. A discounted rate of $109.00 + tax per night has been established for conference attendees. To reserve you room(s), contact the hotel at 713-351-5763 and mention “NBGSA”.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The 2008-2009 NBGSA Conference Committee is seeking proposals for papers, posters, panels, and workshops that focus on our conference theme, Engaged…Empowered…Expect It!. While proposals related to this theme are especially encouraged, proposals addressing any topic of interest to the diverse membership of the National Black Graduate Student Association are welcome.

All proposals must be submitted electronically to Darren Kelly, Vice President for Administration, at vpadmin@nbgsa.org by December 19th, 2008 for priority selection

2009 NATIONAL BLACK GRADUATE STUDENT CONFERENCE

2008-07-28T15:17:00Z

The 2009 National Black Graduate Student Conference (NBGSC) Engaged…Empowered…Expect It! will convene from Wednesday, March 11-15, 2009 in Houston, Texas. We have set lofty goals for our 21st annual event and have worked diligently to generate the largest attendance in recent memory. Below, you will find conference registration, paper/poster/panel/workshop submission, and recruiter information. Please visit our conference website for additional information at http://www.conference.nbgsa.org

REGISTRATION

Undergraduate Student $300
Graduate/Professional Student $350
Faculty/Staff $400
Associate/Non-Student $400
Non-Member $450

HOTEL INFORMATION

The National Black Graduate Student Conference (NBGSC) will be held at the Double Tree Hotel Downtown Houston. A discounted rate of $109.00 + tax per night has been established for conference attendees. To reserve you room(s), contact the hotel at 713-351-5763 and mention “NBGSA”.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The 2008-2009 NBGSA Conference Committee is seeking proposals for papers, posters, panels, and workshops that focus on our conference theme, Engaged…Empowered…Expect It!. While proposals related to this theme are especially encouraged, proposals addressing any topic of interest to the diverse membership of the National Black Graduate Student Association are welcome.

All proposals must be submitted electronically to Darren Kelly, Vice President for Administration, at vpadmin@nbgsa.org by December 19th, 2008 for priority selection.

2008 NBGSA REGIONAL CONFERENCES SET

2008-07-28T15:13:00Z

The NBGSA Regional Conferences serve as an opportunity for our membership to gather together and share ideas about chapter activities, institutional issues and concerns, and information sharing. This is a perfect way for potential members to familiarize themselves with NBGSA services and get excited about the national conference. For more Regional Conference information, visit www.nbgsa.org and go to each regional page for more information. Join us as we blaze the trail to Texas!

Northeastern Regional Conference
Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania
TBA

North Central Regional Conference
Minnesota State University, Mankato
September 26-28, 2008

Western Regional Conference
University of Arizona
October 3-5, 2008

Southern Regional Conference
University of Georgia
October 17-19, 2008

NBGSA AND NBLSA AT 2008 CONGRESSIONAL BLACK CAUCUS WEEKEND

2008-07-28T15:11:00Z

Last year NBLSA invited the members of the Alliance for Black Graduate Student Associations to join them for an exciting weekend of fun and fellowship during the Congressional Black Caucus Weekend in Washington, DC.

This year marks the second NBLSA invitation to this important event. Member associations from the Alliance for Black Graduate Student Associations will meet in Washington DC during CBC weekend not only for fun and fellowship, but also to plan and implement in a collaborative community kids’ day project. More details to come on exact times and location, but SAVE THE DATE for Thursday, September 25th NBLSA CBC Reception and after party, and Friday, September 26th NBLSA Community KIDS Day.