Tuesday, January 31, 2012

Council on Anthro and Ed early career fellowship

Call for Applications

Council on Anthropology and Education Presidential Early Career
Fellowships

The Council on Anthropology and Education (CAE), a section of the
American Anthropological Association, is pleased to announce the 
third year of the CAE Presidential Early Career Fellowship Program.
CAE Presidential Fellowships are intended to support professional
development and mentoring in the field of educational anthropology
for scholars early in their academic careers.


Five (5) fellowships will be awarded for the 2012-2013 academic year. 
Each fellowship includes:

1.     A $500.00 travel grant to be used to attend the Annual Meeting of
the American Anthropological Association.

2.     The establishment of mentoring relationships with senior scholars in
the field of educational anthropology, including face-to-face meetings at
the Annual AAA Meeting.

3.     Participation in workshops at the Annual AAA Meeting or subsequently
on phone conferences on the following topics among others according to the
fellows' interests and needs:

-      Grant-writing

-      academic writing and publishing

-      teaching


Eligibility: Educational anthropology doctoral students at the 
dissertation stage (ABD) and junior faculty members within five
years of academic appointment.


Application Procedure:  Applicants should submit the following materials:

1.     Updated curriculum vita.

2.     A statement of no more than 2 single-spaced pages, specifying
scholarly and professional accomplishments and goals within the field of
anthropology and education.

3.     One letter of reference and the names of 2 additional referees.


Application Deadline: March 16, 2012


Submit applications electronically to:

Kathy Schultz, Past President, 
for the 2012-13 CAE Presidential Fellowship
Committee

kschultz@mills.edu

Please put CAE Presidential Fellowships in the subject line.


Women and scholars from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged
to apply.

Monday, January 30, 2012

Center on Poverty Research lectures on higher ed

Dear UKCPR Colleague:

The Center for Poverty Research is pleased to welcome several distinguished faculty
for the Spring 2012 Seminar Series.    UKCPR will welcome the following individuals:


March 9 
John Kennan<http://www.ssc.wisc.edu/~jkennan/>, University of Wisconsin
B&E 305 
Higher Education Subsidies and Human Capital Mobility


March 21 
Isaac McFarlin<http://www.fordschool.umich.edu/faculty/Isaac_McFarlin>, 
Indiana University
B&E 305 
Percent Plans, Automatic Admissions, and College Entry

Position available for Grad Student in Shanghai



Position Available
Associate Director of the UK American Studies Center in Shanghai
This is a unique opportunity for graduate students at the University of Kentucky.
The UK American Studies Center in Shanghai, China is soliciting applications for Associate Director for academic year 2012-2013 (tentatively Aug-May). The Associate Director will be in residence in Shanghai. This position will be responsible for administering the American Studies Center on the Shanghai University campus; fostering cultural and academic exchange between UK and SHU; hosting visiting speakers; and expanding undergraduate study opportunities for UK and SHU students.
Currently in its inaugural year, this initiative is bringing UK’s unique expertise in American Studies to Shanghai, China, particularly in Appalachian Studies, geography, oral history, literature, African-American culture, and women’s studies. The major activities during the first two years of the project may include all or some of the following: lectures and discussions by UK faculty, arts and archives exhibits, film showings, musical performances, and a U.S. - China Summit for UK and SHU students.
Qualifications: Candidates must be graduate students in good academic standing at the University of Kentucky. Expertise in Chinese culture and proficiency in Mandarin is welcomed but not required.
To apply, send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and the names of two references to: Prof. Andy Doolen andy.doolen@uky.edu. Review of applications will begin on March 1, 2012, continuing until the position is filled.

Sociology lectures

The Sociology Department will be hosting two colleagues from nearby universities:

On Friday, February 10th, 3-5 pm in the President's Room of the Singletary Center,
Paul Steele (Morehead State) will be speaking on: "Unraveling Primary and
System-related Mistreatment of Marginalized Children: The Case of Child Sexual Abuse
in Indian Country"

And on Friday, February 17th, 3-5 pm in the President's Room of the Singletary
Center, Robin Haarr (EKU) will be speaking on:  "Human Trafficking in Kazakhstan:
Research Informs Policy"

Thursday, January 26, 2012

KY Association for Institutional Research Conference in March

2012 Annual Conference
Kentucky Association for Institutional Research
March 29-30, 2012
IPEDS Pre-Conference Workshop - March 28, 2012
Your KAIR Executive Board listened to your preferences and are hosting our annual KAIR Conference in the spring. It will be held March 28-30, 2012, at the Brown Hotel located in downtown Louisville. We are working hard to make this an exceptional conference for everyone involved. We have already secured Stephen Hundley, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Undergraduate Programs, Indiana University at Purdue, as a plenary speaker for Thursday morning, March 29th. He is also an Associate Professor of Organizational Leadership and Supervision. Dr. Crystal Baird, Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), has confirmed she will lead the plenary on Friday, March 30th and will discuss changing accreditation requirements and specifics regarding the 5th year report.
REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!   KAIR OFFERS A HUGE DISCOUNT FOR GRADUATE STUDENTS NOT CURRENTLY WORKING IN HIGHER EDUCATION
Visit: http://www.kair.org/ for more conference information.
 
We hope to see you there!
 
Baron G. Wolf
Immediate Past President, KAIR

For hotel accommodations, please call the Brown Hotel directly at (502) 583-1234 (toll-free number is 1-888-888-5252) and request the KAIR Conference rate ($115).

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Assistantships Available

The University of Kentucky's Office of Student Involvement is pleased
to announce openings for 3 positions.

Program Director for Student Engagement:
https://ukjobs.uky.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=812275
This individual will assist in the overall advisement, coordination
and management of the Office of Student Involvement. Produce major
event programming at the University, working closely with the Student
Activities Board, diverse student groups and university departments.
Events include but are not limited to homecoming, philanthropic
events, concerts, etc.). Directly responsible for entertainment
contract negotiations. Supervises professional advisor staff team
responsible for ongoing advisement of Student Activities Board
executive and programming committees. Provides guidance and leadership
to student organizations for planning and executing campus events
encompassing cultural, entertainment, social, and recreational
activities. Responsible for review and approval of scheduling, budget,
advisement, and production of non-athletic student events for Memorial
Coliseum. Responsible for development, management, and presentation of
seminars in leadership development, promotion and publicity, event
planning, risk management, and personal development for student
leaders. Work closely with student led promotions, publicity, market
research and design teams for major (and minor) campus and community
programs.

Program Director for Leadership Education:
https://ukjobs.uky.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=811947
This individual will direct the leadership education program housed
within the Center for Student Involvement. Coordinate, research,
assess, and identify strategic advancement of current curricular and
co-curricular programs, i.e. Emerging Leader Institute, academic
collaborations related to civic engagement and service-learning,
leadership immersion programs, and other initiatives. Supervisory
responsibilities include working with an Assistant Director for
leadership education and a Graduate Assistant, as well as a student
peer leadership team. Includes teaching and advising students
routinely, and working in tandem with a professional advisor team
dedicated to student engagement and leadership development. Excellent
written and presentation skills are critical. Understanding of
leadership theory and application in a collegiate setting within and
student development programs is essential.

Assistant Director for Leadership Education:
https://ukjobs.uky.edu/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=811940
This position will assist the Program Director for Leadership
Education in the assessment of and strategic planning for a
comprehensive leadership education program at the University. Deliver
leadership education programs, including curricular and co-curricular,
i.e. Emerging Leader Institute course, leadership immersion programs,
workshops and retreats, honors and recognition programs, and other
leadership oriented initiatives. Serve as a professional advisor
working with student-led leadership development programs. Assist in
the administration of the student organization registration process.
Participate as a member of a professional advisor team in the Office
of Student Involvement.

Qualified applicants should apply via http://ukjobs.uky.edu

The University of Kentucky is committed to a policy of providing equal
employment opportunities to all candidates regardless of economic or
social status and will not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
ethnic origin, national origin, creed, religion, political belief,
sex, sexual orientation, marital status, or age. The University does
not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment
because of Vietnam-era veteran status, disabled veteran status, or
physical or mental disability in regard to any position for which the
employee or employment applicant otherwise meets minimum
qualifications. The University does not discriminate against any
employee or applicant for employment because the individual is a
smoker or nonsmoker, as long as the person complies with the
University policy concerning smoking. Compliance with Title IX of the
Educational Amendments of 1972, which prohibits sex discrimination,
and with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is coordinated by
the Office of Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity, 13 Main
Building, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40506-0032, (859)
257-8927.

Efforts to comply with the laws and regulations applicable to people
with disabilities are also coordinated by the Office of Institutional
Equity and Equal Opportunity, as required by Section 504 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990.

The written University of Kentucky Affirmative Action Plan (AAP), in
accordance with Executive Order 11246, Section 503 of the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and The Vietnam Era Veterans' Readjustment
Assistance Act of 1974 (VEVRAA), may be viewed in the Office of
Institutional Equity and Equal Opportunity. The AAP is available from
9 a.m. until noon and from 1 p.m. until 4 p.m. Monday through Friday
when the University of Kentucky is officially in session.

To request reasonable accommodation during the employment process,
contact Human Resources (859) 257-9555.

Monday, January 23, 2012

Volunteer at ACPA in Louisville

Want to volunteer for ACPA 2012 March 23rd-28th in Louisville?  Sign up here:
You will have to register with VolunteerSpot in order to sign up as a volunteer.
All volunteer assignments will be made from VolunteerSpot.

Please remember that all volunteers must be a paid registrant to the convention. 

If you have questions, please contact Elizabeth Liebschutz at eklieb01@louisville.edu

Thanks,
Elizabeth

Elizabeth K. Liebschutz-Roettger
International Coordinator, College of Business
University of Louisville
Louisville, KY
"It's Happening Here"

President-College Personnel Association of Kentucky
ACPA 2012 Convention Local Arrangements Team Volunteer Coordinator

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Kudos

Congratulations to John Adams on the publication of a book review:  Book Review: William E. Ellis, A History of Education in Kentucky.  Journal of Appalachian Studies, Vol. 17. No. 1 & 2, Spring/Fall 2011.  pp.267-269.


Happy New Year to our newest EPE baby, Magdalena Jean Brown (Maggie) born Christmas Day.  Congratulations Rachel and thanks to all the EPE family who helped cover classes as Maggie and mom settled in.


Keep the good news coming!

Welcome Back and Save the Date(s)

Happy New Year EPE'ers...I hope everyone's semester is off to a good start.

Please save the date for a Welcome Back Celebration:  Friday, February 3rd at 6:00pm.  We will be welcoming our new EdD cohort and new campus students, catching up with returning classmates and friends, and getting to know faculty and friends of the department.

All students, faculty, and friends of the department are welcome!  Location TBA

And here are some other dates to note on your calendar, especially those who are hoping to graduate this May:

February 15th: College of Education Scholarship Applications Due
February 20th: Last Day to Apply for May Degree
February 20th: Last Day to submit a Notification of Intent to Schedule a Doctoral Defense
March 26th: Priority Registration Window Opens
April 5th: Last Day to Schedule a Final Exam for Degree
April 19th: Last Day to Sit a Final Exam
May 4th: Last Day for May degree candidates to submit their thesis/dissertation

Also check the Graduate School Website for scholarship deadlines coming up in February!