Third Annual UK Cognitive Science Symposium
Friday, Feb 19, 2010
W.T. Young Auditorium, 9 am - 4 pm
CALL FOR ABSTRACTS
The College of Arts & Science's Cognitive Science Organization announces its third annual symposium, focusing on research in all of the cognitive sciences. We invite abstract submissions from faculty, postdocs, and students. A special prize of $200 will be awarded to best nonfaculty talk, and $100 for best nonfaculty poster, with secondary monetary rewards also.
For any questions about the event or abstract submission, please contact Lawrence Gottlob, Director of Cognitive Science, gottlob@uky.edu, 257-2280.
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Call for Participants in Parenthood Study
Nicole D. Garrett
MFT Intern-UK Family Center
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Kentucky
Are you a graduate student mother who transitioned to parenthood while in graduate school? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a University of Kentucky research study regarding the experiences of women who had their first child while pursuing a graduate degree.
This study will focus on the experiences of mothers who have juggled the responsibilities of a graduate program with caring for a baby. You may be eligible to participate if you match the following criteria:
- are between the ages of 20 and 35;
- are enrolled full-time in a graduate program;
- had a first child while in this program;
- have completed at least two courses in the program;
- are currently completing coursework;
- had your first child sometime between January 2008 and August 2009;
- have only one child; and
- are not an international student.
Your participation will require an approximate time commitment of two hours and will include an interview. All participants will be compensated.
For more information, please contact Nicole Garrett at 334.462.4674 or ndga222@uky.edu.
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MFT Intern-UK Family Center
Graduate Research Assistant
University of Kentucky
Are you a graduate student mother who transitioned to parenthood while in graduate school? If so, you may be eligible to participate in a University of Kentucky research study regarding the experiences of women who had their first child while pursuing a graduate degree.
This study will focus on the experiences of mothers who have juggled the responsibilities of a graduate program with caring for a baby. You may be eligible to participate if you match the following criteria:
- are between the ages of 20 and 35;
- are enrolled full-time in a graduate program;
- had a first child while in this program;
- have completed at least two courses in the program;
- are currently completing coursework;
- had your first child sometime between January 2008 and August 2009;
- have only one child; and
- are not an international student.
Your participation will require an approximate time commitment of two hours and will include an interview. All participants will be compensated.
For more information, please contact Nicole Garrett at 334.462.4674 or ndga222@uky.edu.
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Deadlines for Spring 2010 Graduation
- Feb 11th Last day to submit Application for Degree cards to receive a May 2010 degree
- Apr 8th Last day to submit Final Examination forms to receive a May 2010 degree
- Apr 22nd Last day to sit for a Final Examination to receive a May 2010 degree
All forms and new checklists can be found at the Graduate School website: http://www.research.uky.edu/gs/gsforms.html
Save these Dates in February
Feb 1: Archeology of Lexington Documentary at Grey Goose
Feb 3: "Debating Development: Guatemalan Mining Projects in the Media." Sponsored by Dept. of Anthropology & Dept. of Sociology
Feb 9: Economics of Education Seminar with Professor Hanushek, Stanford University
Feb 11: "Black Males Persisting in Higher Education: Successes and Challenges" EPE Colloquium (note: EPE students are expected to attend department colloquium).
Feb 20: Appalachian Research Symposium
See below for more details...
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From our Friends in Anthropology:
We will be gathering at the Grey Goose for the TV premier of the KHC/KAS DVD, "Historic Archaeology: Beneath Kentucky's Fields and Streets", on Monday, February 1.
The Grey Goose is a new, locally-owned small bar and restaurant at 170 Jefferson Street. It's in a nicely restored old building, cozy, good drinks and pizza.
Folks are encouraged to ge there between 8:15 and 8:30 in anticipation of the video showing at 9:00 p.m.
The bar has three large flat screen tv's to watch the video, and if we can fill the place as much as possible, we should be able to get the show on all three screens. The total capacity of the place is about 50, so it would be great to get at least 30 folks there. Hope to see you there.
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The Department of Anthropology and Department of Sociology are pleased to announce a talk by Katherine Fultz, who will be speaking about her work on mining and indigeneity in Guatemala in a talk called, "Debating Development: Guatemalan Mining Projects in the Media."
The colloquium will take place next Wednesday, 3 February at 3:00 PM in Young Library Auditorium. It will draw on Ms. Fultz's recent research in Sipakapa, Guatemala on the ways development, mining, and indigeneity are portrayed in the Guatemalan and international media. She will return to Guatemala in the fall to complete her dissertation research on these topics. The talk will begin with an overview of the neoliberal economic and political reforms that have favored international mining enterprise as a form of development, using Marlin Mine in San Marcos, Guatemala as a case study. She will then draw on specific ethnographic and media examples to show how ideas about mining and development circulate among government, corporate, and media networks.
Katherine Fultz is a PhD student in Anthropology at the University of Michigan. She has done preliminary research in Guatemala on photography, development, and indigenous politics. She is focused on using collaborative methods with community members in Guatemala, and strives for active participation in the Guatemalan intellectual community. She has studied the K'iche' and Sipakapense Mayan languages.
This colloquium is sponsored by the Department of Anthropology and Department of Sociology.
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Professor Hanushek is the Paul and Jean Hanna Senior Fellow in Education at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and an internationally recognized expert in the economics of education. His full biography is available at http://www.hoover.org/bios/hanushek.html.
Professor Hanushek's seminar will be held in Room I-62 in the William T. Young Library on Tuesday, February 9th from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.
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You are cordially invited to attend the first talk of the 2010 Spring EPE Colloquium
Date and time: Thursday, February 11th at 5:30 p.m
Location: Dickey Hall Room 109, Faculty Lounge
Speaker: Steven Thurston Oliver, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President for Institutional Diversity at the University of Kentucky
Topic: Black Males Persisting in Higher Education: Successes and Challenges
The presentation will focus on current trends and challenges faced by Black males on college campuses across the country. Additionally, Dr. Oliver will present the findings of a study that sought to understand the ways in which Black males attending predominantly white institutions make use of institutional support structures as part of a strategy for persisting in higher education.
Please join us for this engaging seminar.
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UK Appalachian Research Symposium
Feb. 20, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., UK Student Center - The UK Appalachian Research Community is sponsoring the first symposium for graduates and undergraduates researching the Appalachian region. Includes presentations, a keynote speaker, lunch, entertainment and dialog. Abstracts due Nov. 18, 2009. Full papers due Jan. 25, 2010. Sponsored by the UK Appalachian Center. More info 859-257-4852.
Contact: lisa.conley@uky.edu
Website: www.appalachiancenter.org--
Feb 3: "Debating Development: Guatemalan Mining Projects in the Media." Sponsored by Dept. of Anthropology & Dept. of Sociology
Feb 9: Economics of Education Seminar with Professor Hanushek, Stanford University
Feb 11: "Black Males Persisting in Higher Education: Successes and Challenges" EPE Colloquium (note: EPE students are expected to attend department colloquium).
Feb 20: Appalachian Research Symposium
See below for more details...
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
From our Friends in Anthropology:
We will be gathering at the Grey Goose for the TV premier of the KHC/KAS DVD, "Historic Archaeology: Beneath Kentucky's Fields and Streets", on Monday, February 1.
The Grey Goose is a new, locally-owned small bar and restaurant at 170 Jefferson Street. It's in a nicely restored old building, cozy, good drinks and pizza.
Folks are encouraged to ge there between 8:15 and 8:30 in anticipation of the video showing at 9:00 p.m.
The bar has three large flat screen tv's to watch the video, and if we can fill the place as much as possible, we should be able to get the show on all three screens. The total capacity of the place is about 50, so it would be great to get at least 30 folks there. Hope to see you there.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
The Department of Anthropology and Department of Sociology are pleased to announce a talk by Katherine Fultz, who will be speaking about her work on mining and indigeneity in Guatemala in a talk called, "Debating Development: Guatemalan Mining Projects in the Media."
The colloquium will take place next Wednesday, 3 February at 3:00 PM in Young Library Auditorium. It will draw on Ms. Fultz's recent research in Sipakapa, Guatemala on the ways development, mining, and indigeneity are portrayed in the Guatemalan and international media. She will return to Guatemala in the fall to complete her dissertation research on these topics. The talk will begin with an overview of the neoliberal economic and political reforms that have favored international mining enterprise as a form of development, using Marlin Mine in San Marcos, Guatemala as a case study. She will then draw on specific ethnographic and media examples to show how ideas about mining and development circulate among government, corporate, and media networks.
Katherine Fultz is a PhD student in Anthropology at the University of Michigan. She has done preliminary research in Guatemala on photography, development, and indigenous politics. She is focused on using collaborative methods with community members in Guatemala, and strives for active participation in the Guatemalan intellectual community. She has studied the K'iche' and Sipakapense Mayan languages.
This colloquium is sponsored by the Department of Anthropology and Department of Sociology.
+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Professor Hanushek is the Paul and Jean Hanna Senior Fellow in Education at the Hoover Institution at Stanford University and an internationally recognized expert in the economics of education. His full biography is available at http://www.hoover.org/bios/hanushek.html.
Professor Hanushek's seminar will be held in Room I-62 in the William T. Young Library on Tuesday, February 9th from 3:00 to 4:00 PM.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
You are cordially invited to attend the first talk of the 2010 Spring EPE Colloquium
Date and time: Thursday, February 11th at 5:30 p.m
Location: Dickey Hall Room 109, Faculty Lounge
Speaker: Steven Thurston Oliver, Ph.D.
Assistant Vice President for Institutional Diversity at the University of Kentucky
Topic: Black Males Persisting in Higher Education: Successes and Challenges
The presentation will focus on current trends and challenges faced by Black males on college campuses across the country. Additionally, Dr. Oliver will present the findings of a study that sought to understand the ways in which Black males attending predominantly white institutions make use of institutional support structures as part of a strategy for persisting in higher education.
Please join us for this engaging seminar.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
UK Appalachian Research Symposium
Feb. 20, 8 a.m.-2 p.m., UK Student Center - The UK Appalachian Research Community is sponsoring the first symposium for graduates and undergraduates researching the Appalachian region. Includes presentations, a keynote speaker, lunch, entertainment and dialog. Abstracts due Nov. 18, 2009. Full papers due Jan. 25, 2010. Sponsored by the UK Appalachian Center. More info 859-257-4852.
Contact: lisa.conley@uky.edu
Website: www.appalachiancenter.org--
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
NCAA 2010 Graduate Student Research Grant Program
NCAA Research Committee
2010 Graduate Student Research Grant Program
Call for Proposals
The NCAA Research Committee is pleased to announce the 2010 NCAA Graduate Student Research Grant Program. The program's goals are: (1) to stimulate research on college athletics; (2) to foster contributions to the empirical research on college athletics; (3) to provide financial support to graduate students interested in engaging in high-quality research related to college athletics, and (4) to assist NCAA-member colleges and universities and the general public in gaining access to new and outstanding research and researchers in this field.
Background
The NCAA Research Committee consists of athletics administrators and faculty who collaborate with NCAA research department staff to produce high-quality research on issues related to college athletics. This research is seen by member colleges and universities as crucial to facilitating an environment of informed decision making on matters of NCAA policy and procedure. By encouraging new researchers, the Research Committee hopes to widen and strengthen the interest in and quality of research directly relevant to student-athlete well-being and college athletics participation.
Description
The NCAA Research Committee invites research proposals within the general topic areas of student-athlete well-being and college athletics participation. Research grants are available for graduate students only and are intended to support the student while conducting research to be used for a doctoral dissertation, master's thesis, or external publication. Awards for these research grants are set at a maximum of $7,500 for one-year projects. Institutions may not charge indirect costs on these awards. Recipients will be expected to culminate their project in an article suitable for publication in a scholarly journal, or in a completed master's thesis or dissertation. Grant recipients will also be expected to submit a brief summary of the research that is suitable for publication in the NCAA News. Students studying topics of specific interest to the NCAA and its membership and demonstrating the competencies necessary to successfully complete the proposed study will receive highest consideration. Research topics may include but are not limited to: the impact of participation in athletics on the academic or social experiences of the student participant; best practices for academic advisement of student-athletes; the relationship between athletic time demands and academic success; student-athlete integration into the campus community; the relationship between athletic department finances and on-field success; and student-athlete satisfaction with the college experience.
Proposals related to health and safety issues should not be submitted for this grant program. Rather, please contact David Klossner, director of health and safety for grant opportunities in these areas.
Application Requirements
All applications for Graduate Student Research Grants must include the following:
1. Abstract. Limit to 250 words or less.
2. Timeline. List the beginning and termination dates for the proposed research. A list of the projected dates of completion of major milestones in the progress of proposed research should be included. This list must include a date for submission of the final report.
3. Proposal. The proposal should not exceed seven double-spaced pages and should be structured as follows:
a. purpose statement and description of specific research questions;
b. background information (brief review of relevant literature / context);
c. research methods (e.g., research design, participants) including specific information on likely response rates if a survey will be administered;
d. data analysis techniques, and
e. significance and practical application to the field and to the NCAA.
4. Copies of any survey instruments or other written materials that will be used in the study.
5. Reference Letter(s). A minimum of two reference letters from graduate advisors or others who can speak to the specifics of the research proposal must be provided.
6. Graduate Transcript. A transcript from your current graduate program or, in the case of new students, a letter documenting that you have enrolled in a graduate degree program.
7. Brief Outline of Budget. Prospective grant recipients must provide a brief request for funds (maximum award is $7,500) and a justification for how these funds will be used in the research project. Funds may be used to provide tuition relief.
8. Biographical Sketch. A brief biographical sketch or curriculum vitae with a list of relevant publications should be attached as an appendix.
9. Human Participants Certification. If this research involves the use of human participants, certification must be provided that this proposal has been or is in the process of being reviewed by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or human subjects committee of the originating institution, in compliance with Department of
Health and Human Services policy on protection of human subjects. Funds will not be released until human participants approval has been granted for the proposed study.
Each award application will be judged on (1) the importance of the topic to the field and to the NCAA; (2) the strength of the methodological approach; (3) the appropriateness of proposed analyses; (4) the innovative nature of the project; and (5) the acceptability of the proposed budget. The review panel will ask such questions as: Is the student's research question clearly defined? What literature already exists on this topic? How does the methodology relate specifically to the research question? Is there a high likelihood that the study can be carried out as designed? Does the analytic plan fit the question and the data? Is the applicant qualified to carry out the proposed study? Will this study contribute to the field?
Application Submission
Proposals for Graduate Student Research Grants will be reviewed once a year, with funding decisions made by September 2010. The upcoming deadline for proposals is: Saturday, May 1, 2010
A total of two (2) hard copies of all required materials must be submitted and received by the deadline above. Electronic submissions will be accepted. It is preferred that letters of reference be included with the application materials and sent as a package. However, letters will be accepted separately from the package of other materials, so long as they are received by the submission deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Contact Nicole Bracken, 317/917-6328 or https://www.coe.uky.edu/webmail/src/compose.php?send_to=nmbracken%40ncaa.org, if you would like to submit your proposal electronically or have questions regarding the application or submission process.
Applications should be sent to:
Nicole Bracken
Associate Director of Research
NCAA
P.O. Box 6222
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Additional Information Regarding Grants Grant recipients are encouraged to consult with NCAA research staff regarding their proposed research prior to submitting a proposal.
All grant recipients will agree to submit a brief (three to six pages, double-spaced) progress report mid-way through the grant period. A final report will be submitted at the end of the grant period.
Total funding will be provided upon approval of the proposal. In most cases awardees may choose whether to have funds sent directly to them or to their institutions.
2007 Grant Program Awards
In 2007, the Research Committee awarded four grants through the Graduate Student Research Grant Program:
* Predictors of Retirement Distress among Male Former Intercollegiate Athletics in Revenue-Producing Sports, Mercedes Carswell, Michigan State University.
* Exploring the Relationship between Athletic Injury and Coaching Behavior, Sarah Halbert, Miami University.
* Perceptions of Stakeholder Salience and Dimensions of Influence for Campus Student-Athlete Advisory Committees in Governance of Intercollegiate Athletics, Lori Hendricks, University of Michigan.
* A Chameleon on the Court: Understanding Factors that Contribute to Invisibility/Visibility for Division I Intercollegiate Gay-Athletes, Paul Tontz, University of Denver.
2008 Grant Program Awards
In 2008, the Research Committee awarded four grants through the Graduate Student Research Grant Program:
* Impact of Organizational Culture on Graduation Rates of NCAA Division I HBCU Athletes: A Case Study, Ralph Charlton, College of William and Mary.
* Predicting Academic Success for Student-Athletes: A Comparative Study, Tiese Roxbury, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
* Perceptions of "Others": The Role of Heterosexism in the Decline of College Women Coaches, Amy Sandler, University of Nevada Las Vegas.
* Enhancing the Student-Athlete Experience: Understanding Sense of Community from a Student-Athlete's Perspective, Stacy Warner, University of Texas at Austin.
2009 Grant Program Awards
In 2009, the Research Committee awarded three grants through the Graduate Student Research Grant Program:
* Faculty Senates Perceptions of College Athletics, Amber Falluca, University of South Carolina.
* The College Adjustment of African American Student-Athletes at Predominately White Institutions and Historically Black College and Universities, Sheriece Sadberry, University of Missouri, Columbia.
* Physical Self-Concept and Athletic Identity Among Former Collegiate Athletes: Examining the Influence on Self, Jennifer Shannon, University of Missouri, Columbia.
Sent to: Social Sciences, Human Factors/Performance/Effectiveness, Education, Mental Health/Behavioral Science, Selected Faculty
2010 Graduate Student Research Grant Program
Call for Proposals
The NCAA Research Committee is pleased to announce the 2010 NCAA Graduate Student Research Grant Program. The program's goals are: (1) to stimulate research on college athletics; (2) to foster contributions to the empirical research on college athletics; (3) to provide financial support to graduate students interested in engaging in high-quality research related to college athletics, and (4) to assist NCAA-member colleges and universities and the general public in gaining access to new and outstanding research and researchers in this field.
Background
The NCAA Research Committee consists of athletics administrators and faculty who collaborate with NCAA research department staff to produce high-quality research on issues related to college athletics. This research is seen by member colleges and universities as crucial to facilitating an environment of informed decision making on matters of NCAA policy and procedure. By encouraging new researchers, the Research Committee hopes to widen and strengthen the interest in and quality of research directly relevant to student-athlete well-being and college athletics participation.
Description
The NCAA Research Committee invites research proposals within the general topic areas of student-athlete well-being and college athletics participation. Research grants are available for graduate students only and are intended to support the student while conducting research to be used for a doctoral dissertation, master's thesis, or external publication. Awards for these research grants are set at a maximum of $7,500 for one-year projects. Institutions may not charge indirect costs on these awards. Recipients will be expected to culminate their project in an article suitable for publication in a scholarly journal, or in a completed master's thesis or dissertation. Grant recipients will also be expected to submit a brief summary of the research that is suitable for publication in the NCAA News. Students studying topics of specific interest to the NCAA and its membership and demonstrating the competencies necessary to successfully complete the proposed study will receive highest consideration. Research topics may include but are not limited to: the impact of participation in athletics on the academic or social experiences of the student participant; best practices for academic advisement of student-athletes; the relationship between athletic time demands and academic success; student-athlete integration into the campus community; the relationship between athletic department finances and on-field success; and student-athlete satisfaction with the college experience.
Proposals related to health and safety issues should not be submitted for this grant program. Rather, please contact David Klossner, director of health and safety for grant opportunities in these areas.
Application Requirements
All applications for Graduate Student Research Grants must include the following:
1. Abstract. Limit to 250 words or less.
2. Timeline. List the beginning and termination dates for the proposed research. A list of the projected dates of completion of major milestones in the progress of proposed research should be included. This list must include a date for submission of the final report.
3. Proposal. The proposal should not exceed seven double-spaced pages and should be structured as follows:
a. purpose statement and description of specific research questions;
b. background information (brief review of relevant literature / context);
c. research methods (e.g., research design, participants) including specific information on likely response rates if a survey will be administered;
d. data analysis techniques, and
e. significance and practical application to the field and to the NCAA.
4. Copies of any survey instruments or other written materials that will be used in the study.
5. Reference Letter(s). A minimum of two reference letters from graduate advisors or others who can speak to the specifics of the research proposal must be provided.
6. Graduate Transcript. A transcript from your current graduate program or, in the case of new students, a letter documenting that you have enrolled in a graduate degree program.
7. Brief Outline of Budget. Prospective grant recipients must provide a brief request for funds (maximum award is $7,500) and a justification for how these funds will be used in the research project. Funds may be used to provide tuition relief.
8. Biographical Sketch. A brief biographical sketch or curriculum vitae with a list of relevant publications should be attached as an appendix.
9. Human Participants Certification. If this research involves the use of human participants, certification must be provided that this proposal has been or is in the process of being reviewed by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) or human subjects committee of the originating institution, in compliance with Department of
Health and Human Services policy on protection of human subjects. Funds will not be released until human participants approval has been granted for the proposed study.
Each award application will be judged on (1) the importance of the topic to the field and to the NCAA; (2) the strength of the methodological approach; (3) the appropriateness of proposed analyses; (4) the innovative nature of the project; and (5) the acceptability of the proposed budget. The review panel will ask such questions as: Is the student's research question clearly defined? What literature already exists on this topic? How does the methodology relate specifically to the research question? Is there a high likelihood that the study can be carried out as designed? Does the analytic plan fit the question and the data? Is the applicant qualified to carry out the proposed study? Will this study contribute to the field?
Application Submission
Proposals for Graduate Student Research Grants will be reviewed once a year, with funding decisions made by September 2010. The upcoming deadline for proposals is: Saturday, May 1, 2010
A total of two (2) hard copies of all required materials must be submitted and received by the deadline above. Electronic submissions will be accepted. It is preferred that letters of reference be included with the application materials and sent as a package. However, letters will be accepted separately from the package of other materials, so long as they are received by the submission deadline. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Contact Nicole Bracken, 317/917-6328 or https://www.coe.uky.edu/webmail/src/compose.php?send_to=nmbracken%40ncaa.org, if you would like to submit your proposal electronically or have questions regarding the application or submission process.
Applications should be sent to:
Nicole Bracken
Associate Director of Research
NCAA
P.O. Box 6222
Indianapolis, IN 46206
Additional Information Regarding Grants Grant recipients are encouraged to consult with NCAA research staff regarding their proposed research prior to submitting a proposal.
All grant recipients will agree to submit a brief (three to six pages, double-spaced) progress report mid-way through the grant period. A final report will be submitted at the end of the grant period.
Total funding will be provided upon approval of the proposal. In most cases awardees may choose whether to have funds sent directly to them or to their institutions.
2007 Grant Program Awards
In 2007, the Research Committee awarded four grants through the Graduate Student Research Grant Program:
* Predictors of Retirement Distress among Male Former Intercollegiate Athletics in Revenue-Producing Sports, Mercedes Carswell, Michigan State University.
* Exploring the Relationship between Athletic Injury and Coaching Behavior, Sarah Halbert, Miami University.
* Perceptions of Stakeholder Salience and Dimensions of Influence for Campus Student-Athlete Advisory Committees in Governance of Intercollegiate Athletics, Lori Hendricks, University of Michigan.
* A Chameleon on the Court: Understanding Factors that Contribute to Invisibility/Visibility for Division I Intercollegiate Gay-Athletes, Paul Tontz, University of Denver.
2008 Grant Program Awards
In 2008, the Research Committee awarded four grants through the Graduate Student Research Grant Program:
* Impact of Organizational Culture on Graduation Rates of NCAA Division I HBCU Athletes: A Case Study, Ralph Charlton, College of William and Mary.
* Predicting Academic Success for Student-Athletes: A Comparative Study, Tiese Roxbury, University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
* Perceptions of "Others": The Role of Heterosexism in the Decline of College Women Coaches, Amy Sandler, University of Nevada Las Vegas.
* Enhancing the Student-Athlete Experience: Understanding Sense of Community from a Student-Athlete's Perspective, Stacy Warner, University of Texas at Austin.
2009 Grant Program Awards
In 2009, the Research Committee awarded three grants through the Graduate Student Research Grant Program:
* Faculty Senates Perceptions of College Athletics, Amber Falluca, University of South Carolina.
* The College Adjustment of African American Student-Athletes at Predominately White Institutions and Historically Black College and Universities, Sheriece Sadberry, University of Missouri, Columbia.
* Physical Self-Concept and Athletic Identity Among Former Collegiate Athletes: Examining the Influence on Self, Jennifer Shannon, University of Missouri, Columbia.
Sent to: Social Sciences, Human Factors/Performance/Effectiveness, Education, Mental Health/Behavioral Science, Selected Faculty
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
International Film Series
From Andrew Le, an international studies major:
I am the chief coordinator for the Student Center's new International Film Series. We have scheduled six films this semester to represent six countries in international cinema. All of our films are scheduled for 7PM on a bi-weekly basis. They will all be screened in the Worsham Theater, free of charge.
Our lineup is as follows:
01/21 - Departures
02/04 - Hotel Rwanda
02/18 - The Class
03/04 - Paradise Now
03/25 - City of God
04/08 - Devils on the Doorstep
Regards,
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Andrew Z Le
University of Kentucky Student Center
Late Night/International Film Series
Film Coordinator
(606) 316-3882
I am the chief coordinator for the Student Center's new International Film Series. We have scheduled six films this semester to represent six countries in international cinema. All of our films are scheduled for 7PM on a bi-weekly basis. They will all be screened in the Worsham Theater, free of charge.
Our lineup is as follows:
01/21 - Departures
02/04 - Hotel Rwanda
02/18 - The Class
03/04 - Paradise Now
03/25 - City of God
04/08 - Devils on the Doorstep
Regards,
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Andrew Z Le
University of Kentucky Student Center
Late Night/International Film Series
Film Coordinator
(606) 316-3882
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Kudos and Congratulations
Kudos to David Long (SHED) on the publication of his research article, Scientists at Play in a Field of the Lord, in the journal, Cultural Studies of Science Education. The format of this journal actually gives David two publications as he also wrote a rejoinder to reader critiques of his work. Both pieces are available "online first" here: http://www.springerlink.com/content/120017/?Content+Status=Accepted and will eventually be found under the 2010 publication listing.
And Congratulations to Nikki Knutson (SHED) on her appointment as Assistant Provost of Undergraduate Education. Nikki will be helping Associate Provost Mike Mullen by "assuming responsibility for a number of activities to include administrative coordination of general education reform activities, identification of new opportunities in programming for student academic success, assessment of UE programs, and co-coordination of UE/Student Affairs programming." Good Luck Nikki!
And Congratulations to Nikki Knutson (SHED) on her appointment as Assistant Provost of Undergraduate Education. Nikki will be helping Associate Provost Mike Mullen by "assuming responsibility for a number of activities to include administrative coordination of general education reform activities, identification of new opportunities in programming for student academic success, assessment of UE programs, and co-coordination of UE/Student Affairs programming." Good Luck Nikki!
Council for the Study of Community Colleges Call for Papers
This is a nice small conference completely focused on Community College research!
52nd Annual Conference
Call for Papers
April 16-17, 2010
Seattle, WA
2010 Conference Theme—
Expanding Opportunities and Opening Doors:
Connecting Research on Community Colleges to Practice and Policy
http://cscconline.org/2010-cscc-call-for-proposals.pdf
52nd Annual Conference
Call for Papers
April 16-17, 2010
Seattle, WA
2010 Conference Theme—
Expanding Opportunities and Opening Doors:
Connecting Research on Community Colleges to Practice and Policy
http://cscconline.org/2010-cscc-call-for-proposals.pdf
Spring Research Conference
Welcome back to you all. The Dean's office is asking for some help to get the Spring Research Conference started. If you have any students that would be interested in helping with program, registration, Coordinating proposals, Please send this email to them and ask that they contact our office as soon as possible. The conference will be held on April 17, 2010 in Taylor Education and Dickey Hall from 8:30-4:30
Michelle Traynor
College of Education
107 Taylor Education
Lexington KY 40506-0001
859-257-9795 or fax 859-323-1365
Michelle Traynor
College of Education
107 Taylor Education
Lexington KY 40506-0001
859-257-9795 or fax 859-323-1365
Research & Policy Position Open at MACED (Berea)
The Mountain Association for Community Economic Development (MACED) seeks to hire a research and policy associate to help the organization promote public policy change on issues important to eastern Kentucky and Central Appalachia. The new position will carry out research, policy analysis, communications, coalition building and advocacy on a range of issues related to sustainable development. Successful applicants will bring experience, education and interest in analyzing public policy; communicating clearly and compellingly about policy issues; and working for positive change in the region.
http://www.maced.org/RP-assoc.htm
http://www.maced.org/RP-assoc.htm
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
Registration Window Opens Tomorrow
Welcome back!
The Spring 2010 registration window opens again tomorrow. There are seats open in most classes--see the schedule of classes at MyUK. If the class is closed, contact the professor directly and make your case for why you should get an over-ride. Amberly Warnke (our new administrative assistant for those of you who haven't met Amberly yet) can help you with registration, over-rides, etc. with instructor approval.
For descriptions of seminars (EPE773 and EPE798 for example) and suggestions for classes outside of EPE go to the department website: http://education.uky.edu/EPE/content/spring-2010-course-update
Be aware that the schedule of classes lists some courses as requiring permission of instructor or course pre-requisites to register. This is rarely the case (with the exception of some quantitative methods courses) and is an artifact of out-of-date policies, etc. we can't seem to get rid of. When in doubt, ASK!
Happy New Year everyone...stay warm and we'll see you next week in class!
The Spring 2010 registration window opens again tomorrow. There are seats open in most classes--see the schedule of classes at MyUK. If the class is closed, contact the professor directly and make your case for why you should get an over-ride. Amberly Warnke (our new administrative assistant for those of you who haven't met Amberly yet) can help you with registration, over-rides, etc. with instructor approval.
For descriptions of seminars (EPE773 and EPE798 for example) and suggestions for classes outside of EPE go to the department website: http://education.uky.edu/EPE/content/spring-2010-course-update
Be aware that the schedule of classes lists some courses as requiring permission of instructor or course pre-requisites to register. This is rarely the case (with the exception of some quantitative methods courses) and is an artifact of out-of-date policies, etc. we can't seem to get rid of. When in doubt, ASK!
Happy New Year everyone...stay warm and we'll see you next week in class!
Summer Internship for Doctoral Students interested in Assessment
2010 ACT Summer Internship Program for Doctoral Students
ACT annually conducts an 8-week summer internship program for outstanding doctoral students interested in careers related to assessment. In 2010, the program will run from June 7 through July 30 at the ACT headquarters in Iowa City, Iowa.
ACT annually conducts an 8-week summer internship program for outstanding doctoral students interested in careers related to assessment. In 2010, the program will run from June 7 through July 30 at the ACT headquarters in Iowa City, Iowa.
The Summer Internship Program provides interns with practical experience through completion of a project, seminars, and direct interaction with professional staff responsible for research and development of testing programs. An additional program objective is to increase representation of women and minority professionals in measurement and related fields.
The application deadline is February 12, 2010. Information and application materials are available at www.act.org/humanresources/jobs/intern.html. If you have questions, please call Mark Larson at 319-337-1763.
Sincerely,
ACT 2010 Summer Internship Program Coordinators:
Deborah Harris
Jessica Day
Call for Proposals CPAK
From Chris Thuringer, CPAK Membership Coordinator:
I'm pleased to announce some new and exciting info related to the College Personnel Association of KY (CPAK) conference that will be held March 4-5, 2010 in Louisville. Here are some of the highlights:
Program Proposals are due by January 8 - http://louisville.edu/student/form/cpak/cpak2010. We welcome all proposals, but based on your feedback in our fall survey we are encouraging proposals to tie in with the following topics: Assessment, Technology/Social Media, Academic/Student Affairs connections, and Risk Management.
We're so excited to announce Susan Komives (Professor of College Student Affairs at the University of Maryland) as this year's keynote speaker. The keynote will be held Thursday evening with Dr. Komives also participating in an educational session on Friday morning.
The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Louisville with room rates of $104/night + tax & parking. Please use this link to make reservations by the deadline of February 1. https://resweb.passkey.com/go/CollegePersonnel
Registration is available for the conference through the CPAK website - http://cpak.org/conference/index.html. Conference registration also includes your CPAK membership.
We look forward to seeing you at CPAK 2010!
I'm pleased to announce some new and exciting info related to the College Personnel Association of KY (CPAK) conference that will be held March 4-5, 2010 in Louisville. Here are some of the highlights:
Program Proposals are due by January 8 - http://louisville.edu/student/form/cpak/cpak2010. We welcome all proposals, but based on your feedback in our fall survey we are encouraging proposals to tie in with the following topics: Assessment, Technology/Social Media, Academic/Student Affairs connections, and Risk Management.
We're so excited to announce Susan Komives (Professor of College Student Affairs at the University of Maryland) as this year's keynote speaker. The keynote will be held Thursday evening with Dr. Komives also participating in an educational session on Friday morning.
The conference will be held at the Hyatt Regency Louisville with room rates of $104/night + tax & parking. Please use this link to make reservations by the deadline of February 1. https://resweb.passkey.com/go/CollegePersonnel
Registration is available for the conference through the CPAK website - http://cpak.org/conference/index.html. Conference registration also includes your CPAK membership.
We look forward to seeing you at CPAK 2010!
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