Check out the following article on EPE's own Amberly Warnke, who besides being a terrific executive assistant for the dept., has another career as a DJ and her own children's radio show. Read the article and then give her show a listen!
Article Link: http://www.kentucky.com/2010/06/20/1315097/lexington-dj-wants-to-bring-good.html
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Thursday, June 17, 2010
UK College of Arts and Sciences-Student Affairs Director position
The UK College of Arts and Sciences is advertising for a Student Affairs Director position. Five to six years previous experience in higher education and advising is preferred. To see the full job posting, visit the UK Human Resources page: https://ukjobs.uky.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/frameset/Frameset.jsp?time=1276780037633
Job Description:
This position reports to the Arts and Science (A&S) Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Affairs and co-supervises along with the Director of Advising, three Assistant Directors of Advising Communities plus one degree certification officer and two staff assistants. This individual is part of a three-person senior management team that establishes annual strategic plans for the unit. The Director will be responsible for all student information systems data for the unit, is an essential member of the University Student Life Cycle Management team (SLCM), reviews and produces reports, responsible for decisions affecting Academic Program Evaluation and eXploration (APEX) programming for all A&S majors and minors, oversees departmental and Faculty Senate curriculum and policy changes, develops and recommends policies, procedures and oversight of FERPA guidelines and provides training and guidance with regard to degree audits. This position works closely with the Director of Advising in establishing priorities and expectations in the areas of retention and time-to-graduation goals and is the leader of the day-to-day operation of the student services office in the College of A&S. Additionally, this position notifies through email students on probation or removed from probation and provides oversight to the scholarship program, ROTC, NCAA degree audits, dean's lists, graduation audits and the walk-in advisor program along with determining course substitutions for foreign language when presented with a verified learning disability. This position regularly consults with the Directors of Undergraduate Advising of each academic department regarding major requirements.
Job Description:
This position reports to the Arts and Science (A&S) Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Affairs and co-supervises along with the Director of Advising, three Assistant Directors of Advising Communities plus one degree certification officer and two staff assistants. This individual is part of a three-person senior management team that establishes annual strategic plans for the unit. The Director will be responsible for all student information systems data for the unit, is an essential member of the University Student Life Cycle Management team (SLCM), reviews and produces reports, responsible for decisions affecting Academic Program Evaluation and eXploration (APEX) programming for all A&S majors and minors, oversees departmental and Faculty Senate curriculum and policy changes, develops and recommends policies, procedures and oversight of FERPA guidelines and provides training and guidance with regard to degree audits. This position works closely with the Director of Advising in establishing priorities and expectations in the areas of retention and time-to-graduation goals and is the leader of the day-to-day operation of the student services office in the College of A&S. Additionally, this position notifies through email students on probation or removed from probation and provides oversight to the scholarship program, ROTC, NCAA degree audits, dean's lists, graduation audits and the walk-in advisor program along with determining course substitutions for foreign language when presented with a verified learning disability. This position regularly consults with the Directors of Undergraduate Advising of each academic department regarding major requirements.
Friday, June 11, 2010
Welcome another higher education administrator to EPE
Kudos to our graduate and adjunct faculty member Dr. Terry Birdwhistle who has been named (permanent) Dean of UK Libraries. Congratulations, Terry!
Policy Position at CPE
The Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education (CPE) is pleased to announce an 18 month Policy Analyst position focusing on college readiness and student success. Full description and application information can be found on their website: http://cpe.ky.gov/about/
Heidi Hiemstra, Ph.D.
Director, Information and Research
Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education
1024 Capital Center Dr., Ste. 320
Frankfort, Kentucky 40601
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Reminder--Thursday--Lexington Legends Baseball Game
A little reminder that this Thursday (June 10th), EPE is stepping out to see a Lexington Legends game. The game starts at 7:05 pm, and the plan is to gather about 6:45 pm at the "big baseball" near the entrance, have folks get their tickets, and then go enjoy some baseball.
Friends and family are invited to attend.
Hope to see you at the ballpark!
Friends and family are invited to attend.
Hope to see you at the ballpark!
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Reminder--EPE Student Group Planning Meeting on June 3rd (Thurs) at Noon
What: EPE Student Group Planning Meeting
Where: 122 Taylor
When: June 3rd at Noon
Why: To continue work on a re-energized EPE Student Group
Hope to see you there!
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
AEA Grad Ed Diversity Internship opportunity
The American Evaluation Association welcomes applications for its Graduate Education Diversity Internship (GEDI) Program that provides paid internships and training opportunities for academic year 2010/2011. The GEDI program works to engage and support students from groups traditionally underrepresented in the field of evaluation. Interns may come from a variety of disciplines, including public health, education, political science, anthropology, psychology, sociology, social work, and the natural sciences. Interns receive support from advisors and mentors, quality training focused on evaluation, real-world work experience, registration waivers and guidance at two professional evaluation conferences, and multiple opportunities for professional networking. In recognition of the time involved in the program, each intern also receives an $8,000 stipend and is reimbursed for major travel expenses related to the program. We seek students who are: - Are enrolled in a masters or doctoral-level program and have completed the equivalent of one full year of graduate level coursework; - Have already been exposed to research methods and substantive issues in their field of expertise; - Demonstrate via written essays the relevance of evaluation training to their career plans and their commitment to culturally responsive practice; - Are eligible to work in the United States (non-U.S. citizens will be asked to provide documentation of eligibility); and - Have support from his/her academic advisor. To apply: Download the GEDI Application athttp://www.eval.org/gedip.htm and return all requested materials via email as described on that document on or before June 21, 2010. Questions: Should you have any further questions, please contact Dr. Rita O'Sullivan via email at rita0@unc.edu regarding the program.
New Position at Berea College
From Curtis Sandberg:
Here is a job opening at Berea that some EPE folks might be interested in. It is a 2-year position under a grant that we received from the Council for Independent Colleges and the Walmart Foundation. Thanks! Curtis
http://www.berea.edu/peopleservices/jobs/20100528-staff-firstgenstudentcollegium.html
First Generation Student Specialist & Collegium
Department: Academic Services
How to Apply
Schedule:
The First Generation Specialist will work collaboratively with both the Office of Academic Services and Residence Life under the close direction of our Coordinator of First Year Programs to facilitate and implement a social modeling program that integrates the academic, residential, and labor related aspects of the student experience at Berea.
Responsibilities:
This position will develop the groundwork, material, training, and processes related to the establishment of a program to increase the success rates of first generation students with particular emphasis on students from Appalachian Regional Commission designated “distressed” counties. This position is a two-year appointment with no expectation of continuation of this position thereafter. Special attention will be given to opportunities to integrate academic services and support into the student residential experience and to collaborate with Labor and Student life programming. The Specialist will serve as a Collegium member, live in a residence hall, and supervise the operation of this hall under the supervision of the Director of Residence Life.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate for this position will have the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; Masters Degree preferred; 3-5 years of related experience in higher education working with first-generation college students. Work with students from Appalachian Regional Commission designated “distressed” counties and other areas with low college attainment rates and high economic challenge is preferred; special skills, knowledge, and abilities: leadership ability in program development. Strong written and oral communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills. Detail orientation. Familiarity with research on and higher education programs related to academic success and first generation students. Understanding of the cultural and education background and needs of students from areas with low college attainment rates and high economic challenge. Deep and genuine commitment to work directly with students to facilitate their development, provide educational opportunity, and foster academic engagement and success. Ability to work effectively with faculty, with professional colleagues in Student Life, Admissions, and Academic Services area, and with students. Familiarity with emerging retention software and technologies related to student tracking and interventions is preferred. Familiarity with the issues and challenges of first-generation college students.
Additional Information:
This position is a two-year appointment with no expectation of continuation of this position thereafter. Living in a residence hall is an expectation of this position.
Contact Information:
Candidates should apply immediately by obtaining and completing an Application to Join the College Staff through People Services in Suite 100, Fairchild Hall on the Berea campus. Information about the application process may be obtained by calling 859-985-3070 or 985-3050 or on line at www.berea.edu/hr. Completed applications may be mailed to People Services, Berea College, CPO 2189, Berea, KY 40404 or faxed to 859-985-3911.
Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all peoples of the earth to learn and work here. Employment decisions are based on training, education and experience related to the requirements of the job. All applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability.
Here is a job opening at Berea that some EPE folks might be interested in. It is a 2-year position under a grant that we received from the Council for Independent Colleges and the Walmart Foundation. Thanks! Curtis
http://www.berea.edu/peopleservices/jobs/20100528-staff-firstgenstudentcollegium.html
First Generation Student Specialist & Collegium
Department: Academic Services
How to Apply
Schedule:
The First Generation Specialist will work collaboratively with both the Office of Academic Services and Residence Life under the close direction of our Coordinator of First Year Programs to facilitate and implement a social modeling program that integrates the academic, residential, and labor related aspects of the student experience at Berea.
Responsibilities:
This position will develop the groundwork, material, training, and processes related to the establishment of a program to increase the success rates of first generation students with particular emphasis on students from Appalachian Regional Commission designated “distressed” counties. This position is a two-year appointment with no expectation of continuation of this position thereafter. Special attention will be given to opportunities to integrate academic services and support into the student residential experience and to collaborate with Labor and Student life programming. The Specialist will serve as a Collegium member, live in a residence hall, and supervise the operation of this hall under the supervision of the Director of Residence Life.
Qualifications:
The successful candidate for this position will have the following qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; Masters Degree preferred; 3-5 years of related experience in higher education working with first-generation college students. Work with students from Appalachian Regional Commission designated “distressed” counties and other areas with low college attainment rates and high economic challenge is preferred; special skills, knowledge, and abilities: leadership ability in program development. Strong written and oral communication, collaboration, and teamwork skills. Detail orientation. Familiarity with research on and higher education programs related to academic success and first generation students. Understanding of the cultural and education background and needs of students from areas with low college attainment rates and high economic challenge. Deep and genuine commitment to work directly with students to facilitate their development, provide educational opportunity, and foster academic engagement and success. Ability to work effectively with faculty, with professional colleagues in Student Life, Admissions, and Academic Services area, and with students. Familiarity with emerging retention software and technologies related to student tracking and interventions is preferred. Familiarity with the issues and challenges of first-generation college students.
Additional Information:
This position is a two-year appointment with no expectation of continuation of this position thereafter. Living in a residence hall is an expectation of this position.
Contact Information:
Candidates should apply immediately by obtaining and completing an Application to Join the College Staff through People Services in Suite 100, Fairchild Hall on the Berea campus. Information about the application process may be obtained by calling 859-985-3070 or 985-3050 or on line at www.berea.edu/hr. Completed applications may be mailed to People Services, Berea College, CPO 2189, Berea, KY 40404 or faxed to 859-985-3911.
Berea College, in light of its mission in the tradition of impartial love and social equality, welcomes all peoples of the earth to learn and work here. Employment decisions are based on training, education and experience related to the requirements of the job. All applicants for employment are considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age or disability.
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