CPAP - Alexandria

2012 High Table Speaker Announced

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:49:58 PST

CPAP is proud to announce that Dr. James C. Scott, Sterling Professor of Political Science and Professor of Anthropology at Yale University will be the Keynote Speaker at this year’s High Table event on March 30th–31st in Blacksburg.

Program and registration information is available at http://www.cpe.vt.edu/hightable/.We hope to see you there!

NASPAA Summer Internship in Communications & Outreach

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 13:48:55 PST

From NASPAA:
"NASPAA is currently seeking a master’s student to work on communications and outreach activities, either part-time or full-time, for a paid internship in our DC office over the summer. The intern will primarily work with our director of web services" and its Director of Communications and Public Affairs.

"The review of applications will begin in a few weeks, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled." The complete description is at www.naspaa.org/students/internships.asp.

Job Oppty: Lectureship at Aston

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:21:27 PST

From Aston University:

"Lecturer
Sociology & Public Policy
Aston University - School of Languages & Social Sciences
Birmingham, UK
£31,948 - £44,166 pa

The School of Languages & Social Science is an ambitious, expanding, multidisciplinary School with an established reputation for excellence in teaching and research.

The Sociology & Public Policy Group are actively redesigning the undergraduate and postgraduate programmes and seek a dynamic scholar who will contribute to this work. Strong candidates from all areas of the disciplines are encouraged to apply, although preference may be given to the areas of education or sustainability. A strong commitment to teaching and learning as well as the ability to contribute fully to the Group's submission to the Research Excellence Framework (REF) in 2013 is essential.

Aston University is committed to disability equality and is a Positive about Disabled People Symbol User.

Please visit our website http://www.aston.ac.uk/jobs for further information and to apply online. If you do not have access to the internet telephone 0121-359-0870 quoting reference number: R120004

Closing date: 13 February 2012 midnight GMT.

http://jobs.ac.uk/job/ADU194/"

Call for Papers: Scholarship in Action Conference

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 07:19:52 PST

From the NASPAA Nonprofit Section:

"Scholarship in Action

Conference Dates August 9-11, 2012 at Auburn University

Abstracts due March 1, 2012

Scholars and practitioners in the areas of nonprofit leadership, community engagement and public scholarship are invited to submit papers for presentation, discussion and possible inclusion in a published volume. Specific topics include: Nonprofit Leadership, Community Engagement, Public Scholarship, Women’s Leadership, International Experiential Learning, Civic Education, Civic Professionalism, Nonprofit Governance, Collaborative Studies, and Volunteer Activism. Papers should explore the intersection of scholarship, outreach, and teaching as related to these topics. Graduate students are encouraged to submit and present papers. Graduate and undergraduate students are invited to attend the conference and to offer poster presentations with the recommendation of a professor.

Click the conference link to learn more! If you have questions, please contact Dr. Kathleen Hale, Auburn MPA Program, at halekat@auburn.edu

Or contact

Dr. Barbara A. Baker

Executive Director

Women’s Leadership Institute

Auburn University

334.844.6169

CONFERENCE LINK

http://cla.auburn.edu/scholarshipInaction/"

Call for Papers on "Reducing Urban Poverty"

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 08:54:21 PST

From the University Partnerships Clearinghouse:

"To encourage a new generation of urban policymakers and to promote early career research, USAID's Urban Programs Team, International Housing Coalition (IHC), World Bank, Woodrow Wilson Center's Comparative Urban Studies Project (CUSP), and Cities Alliance are co-sponsoring a third annual paper competition. The competition seeks paper submissions for an upcoming policy workshop and paper competition on urban poverty in the developing world. Winning papers will be published and selected authors will present their papers in a policy workshop to be held in Washington, D.C., in October 2012. The grand prize winner will also present at the World Urban Forum in September, 2012 in Naples, Italy.

Papers must be linked to one of the following sub-topics:

·         Land markets.

·         Climate change.

·         Youth.

Papers should be policy-based and solutions-oriented and should critically examine existing projects and/or propose new strategies for tackling issues related to urban poverty. Papers from a variety of disciplinary and/or interdisciplinary perspectives are appropriate, including (but not limited to): urban planning, economics, political science, geography, public policy, sociology, environment, and anthropology.

This call for papers is directed at Ph.D. students and advanced masters degree students. To be eligible, applicants should be currently enrolled in a degree or post-doctoral program. Interested applicants must submit an abstract (500-word maximum limit) and a brief CV to the selection committee by February 20, 2012.

To learn more about this call for papers, including eligibility requirements and details on abstract submission, please visit us online at www.oup.org/news/whatsnew.asp?id=787."

CPAP Richmond Hosts Graduate School Info Session on MPA, Local Gov Certif on Feb 14

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 09:27:21 PST

Graduate School Information Session

Masters of Public Administration
Local Government Certificate

Outstanding faculty/Small classes/Evening classes for part time students

Tuesday, February 14, 2012
5:30-6:30 pm

Virginia Tech Richmond Center
2810 N. Parham Road, Suite 313
Richmond, Va. 23294

To RSVP and for more information email: boffen@vt.edu

Download the flyer at http://tinyurl.com/6rsjovd

Hosted by Virginia Tech’s Center for Public Administration and Policy
www.cpap.vt.edu

VA Healthcare Innovators Nominations Due March 2

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 08:57:22 PST

From the Virginia BioTech Association enewsletter:
"In today's rapidly evolving healthcare environment, improving the quality and efficiency of healthcare delivery is more important than ever. The healthcare industry must therefore foster and encourage progress and creativity. The 2012 Virginia Healthcare Innovators Awards co-sponsored by the Virginia Biotechnology Association (VABIO) honors Virginia providers and organizations/entities that have developed innovative ways to improve quality and/or efficiency. This year, the Virginia Chamber of Commerce will host the awards event at its Virginia Health Care Conference on June 7, 2012.

Awards will be given to organizations/entities that have developed breakthrough products, processes or services with the potential to revolutionize healthcare in Virginia. This leadership, demonstrated through excellence in innovation, will be judged in various categories.

As an integral part of Virginia's healthcare community, please consider nominating Virginia healthcare organizations/entities you feel would be good candidates for recognition in any of the award categories listed above. Self-nominations are also permitted. Nominations are now underway, and will be accepted via an online form. The deadline for submissions is March 2, 2012.

For more information on categories and the nomination process, click here."

Public Knowledge Journal: Call for Papers on Public Health

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 11:40:15 PST

Public Knowledge Journal is now accepting papers for Volume 4 Issue 1 on the topic of Public Health. Public health in this call is broadly defined and may include topical areas such as public health research, economic influences on public health, the local and organic food movements, and the role of development aid in targeted populations.

The extended call for papers is posted at http://pkjournal.org/?page_id=354. We encourage submissions from graduate students of all disciplines in order to approach the topic from a variety of perspectives. Papers submission closes on February 10, 2012.

Additionally, PKJ is seeking interested graduate students who are interested to contribute scholarly book reviews in all areas that focus on public policy and administration [federal, state & local, and non-profit]. If you are interested in writing a book review, please contact Stacey Shindelar, Book Review Editor, directly at sshindelar@vt.edu.

Public Knowledge is a multidisciplinary, graduate student-run electronic journal hosted by the Center for Digital Discourse and Culture at Virginia Tech (ISSN 1948-3511). The journal began in 2008 with the goal of using a variety of communication technologies to develop scholarly conversations about topics in the public interest.

The journal welcomes contributions of articles for peer review, as well as book reviews, essays, interviews, blogs, and other multimedia works. Authors also retain the rights to their work.

Contributors questions about potential submissions or about the submission process should be sent to editor@pkjournal.org.

VT Research Magazine Interviews CPAP's Matt Dull: "Who’s Running the Country?"

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:12:34 PST

The story of appointees as good servants and ghosts as spoilers

By Dana Cruikshank, College of Architecture and Urban Studies

"Matthew Dull is working to fill the gaps in what we know about how our government works - and how sometimes it doesn't.

Turn on a prime-time cable channel or talk-radio show, and the message is clear: our federal government is broken. This consensus is shared by the more than 75 percent of Americans who recently told the Pew Research Council they feel "angry" or "frustrated" about the federal government. More than half of those polled said Washington needs "very major reform."

Dull, assistant professor with Virginia Tech's Center for Public Administration and Policy, sees a paradox in this conventional wisdom. While almost everyone agrees that the federal bureaucracy is broken, we know strikingly little about how government actually works. Dull's research hopes to fill in these knowledge gaps by examining the interplay of politics and bureaucracy." Read more of the article

Internships at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:32:12 PST

"Founded in 1981, the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities is one of the leading organizations in the country working on public policy issues affecting low-income families and individuals. The Center specializes in research and analysis oriented toward practical policy decisions and produces solid analytic reports on a timely basis that are accessible to public officials at national, state and local levels, to nonprofit organizations and to the media."

Read more about the program

Applications are due on March 1

Reminder - Call for Nominations for CPAP High Table Paper Awards

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:16:14 PST

Dear CPAP Community:

Please consider nominating a student paper for the 2012 High Table Paper Awards. Paper award categories include MPA, PhD Student, and PhD Candidate. The awards will be acknowledged at High Table in March.

As a reminder, the submission deadline is Monday, February 6.

Please direct any questions to Kate Preston, kapresto@vt.edu.

From Federal News Radio: AGA Recommends New COO, PIO Job Descr That Include Perf Improvement

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 08:07:41 PST

"A new push to improve performance also could change how the government chooses chief operating officers, with an eye toward candidates who find true interest in data-driven reviews of federal programs." Read more of the article

Feb 14 Info Session in OT Alex for Prospective MPA/PhD in Public Adm & Policy

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 08:42:34 PST

Please share with others you know who may be interested

2012 Graduate School Information Sessions
Download the flyer here

Outstanding faculty/Small classes/Evening classes for part time students

February 14, April 3, May 15, August 7,
October 16, and November 13

1021 Prince Street
Second Floor
Alexandria, VA 22314

6 p.m. for Masters programs

7 p.m. for Ph.D. programs

Masters of Public and International Affairs/Masters of Public Administration/
Masters of Urban and Regional Planning

Ph.D. in Public Administration and Policy
Ph.D. in Planning and Global Governance

To RSVP and for more information email: SPIAAlexandria@vt.edu

--

Patrick S. Roberts
Assistant Professor, Center for Public Administration and Policy
Associate Chair and Program Director for CPAP Northern Virginia Programs
School of Public and International Affairs
Virginia Tech

Job Opptys: Foundation Program Officers

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:12:48 PST

From the W.K. Kellogg Foundation:

"The W.K. Kellogg Foundation, a leading philanthropic force helping communities create the conditions children need to thrive and the nation's fifth largest foundation, is seeking nominations and applications for two Program positions:
Program Officer, Family Economic Security
Program Manager, Food, Health & Well-Being, Racial Equity and Community and Civic Engagement

Program Officer, Family Economic SecurityIn recent years the foundation has sharpened its focus on improving conditions for vulnerable children, concentrating on three key factors of success and their intersections: education and learning; food, health and well-being; and family economic security. Across these three areas, they have committed to seek opportunities to promote racial equity and healing, build a critical mass of engaged volunteers, and expand the reach and influence of the philanthropic community.The Program Officer will provide leadership and oversight for on-the-ground execution of program efforts that build economic security for vulnerable children and their families through sustained income and asset accumulation. S/he will screen and recommend grants for funding; conduct site visits; and manage and monitor a portfolio of grant programs aligned with the Strategic Framework, and collaborate with the other Foundation program staff to develop a more interdisciplinary approach to grant-making. The Program Officer will maintain strong, authentic relationships with grant seekers and grantees, and act as a spokesperson for the W.K. Kellogg Foundation, effectively communicating the Foundation's goal of working with communities to improve the lives of their children. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree and substantial work experience in fields related to the Family Economic Security area as well as a national network of contacts and a deep and comprehensive understanding of program design and development. S/he will have expertise in asset development and building, including financial literacy, community assets, workforce development, and economic mobility policy. S/he will have the capacity, skill and hunger to assume leadership and management of a large body of work. Successful program officers at the Foundation are holistic and interdisciplinary thinkers with a current understanding of broad social and economic forces affecting communities and families, demonstrated ability to develop and implement impactful programs, and the skill to facilitate authentic, productive dialogue within diverse communities and settings. The new Program Officer will demonstrate the ability to translate concept into action and stimulate direction for the program that capitalizes upon emerging opportunities. S/he will possess a strong team orientation, a high tolerance for ambiguity, the ability to adapt quickly to change, and success working effectively with persons from diverse cultural, social, and ethnic backgrounds.

Due to the pace of this search, candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, but no later than March 15, 2012. A full position description and application instructions may be found at: http://www.nonprofitprofessionals.com/searches/kf-pofes.htm. Questions about this search may be directed to Allison Kupfer Poteet at AKP@NonprofitProfessionals.com.

Program Manager, Food, Health & Well-Being, Racial Equity and Community and Civic Engagement As a part of the program team, the Program Manager will coordinate and provide support to internal grant making operations including processing and tracking grants, performing research activities, maintaining and analyzing reports, and coding data. The Program Manager will also serve as an internal liaison working among program teams in areas of focus to support program alignment, integration, and aggregated learning opportunities; will ensure internal compliance with grant management and processing standards; and will provide technical support to grantees and senior programming staff in the development, implementation, and learning associated with all programming efforts. In addition, s/he will provide exceptional customer service, working internally to support programming areas and departments, and working externally with grantees to ensure streamlined management of the grant process. The Program Manager will be a proactive and responsive leader who demonstrates exceptional communication, interpersonal, relationship building, and analytical skills. The ability to quickly develop an understanding of WKKF programs, strategies, and initiatives, as well as the organization's mission, structure, and values is critical. The successful candidate will be an excellent writer and communicator who demonstrates reliability, tact, and diplomacy in handling complex professional situations and in interacting with diverse audiences, including broad of trustees as assigned. S/he will have a high tolerance for ambiguity and the ability to adapt quickly to shifting priorities. Data collection and analysis is an important piece of the Program Manager's portfolio, and requires the ability to effectively manage data, to review and manage proposal intakes for the areas assigned, to identify trends and patterns clearly, and to communicate interpretations and findings. Outstanding familiarity and facility with technology and software tools (including ENCOMPASS, SAP, Excel, PowerPoint and Word) is strongly desired. A Bachelor's degree and three plus years of experience required. Foundation or nonprofit experience is preferred. More details about this position may be found at: http://www.nonprofitprofessionals.com/searches/kf-pmfhwb.htm. Questions about this search may be directed to Lisa Catapano at LCatapano@NonprofitProfessionals.com."

DHS Office of Public Affairs Summer 2012 Internship Program

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 13:38:45 PST

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) leads the U.S. Government in the unified effort to secure America. DHS prevents and deters terrorist attacks and protects against, and responds to, threats and hazards to the nation. DHS ensures safe and secure borders, welcomes lawful immigrants and visitors, and promotes the free flow of commerce.

The DHS Office of Public Affairs (OPA) is responsible for managing external and internal communications. OPA responds to national media inquiries, maintains and updates the department's Web site, writes speeches for principals and coordinates speaking events for department officials. We foster strategic communication throughout the department and with external stakeholders. We manage the department's organizational identity program, which includes use of the DHS seal and related guidelines. OPA oversees the department's employee communication activities, which includes town hall meetings between management and employees, and an intranet site. Our incident communications program guides overall federal incident communication activity and coordinates with state, local, and international partners to ensure accurate and timely distribution of information to the public during a crisis.

All candidates must be U.S. citizens. In addition, they must also be enrolled and in good standing in a College or University during the term for which they are applying. Both full-time and part-time positions are available.

Candidates should also possess excellent written and verbal communication skills, and basic computer proficiency. OPA is a fast paced office and interns are expected to be flexible and efficient.

Internships are unpaid and will require a security clearance. In order to obtain a security clearance, all candidates must pass a background check. Failure to obtain a security clearance will preclude candidates from obtaining an internship.

Contact: If interested, please submit a cover letter, resume, unofficial transcript and application before the deadline indicated to the Internship Coordinator via email at OPA.Internships@dhs.gov (ONLY email applications will be considered. Please do not fax or mail). The application can be found on our website at http://www.dhs.gov/xabout/careers/gc_1307112529110.shtm. Applicants should also specify the dates they are available to work in their cover letter. Due to the large number of applications received, we are unable to respond to all of the applicants individually. Only those candidates under consideration will be contacted. Please submit the following application, your resume and cover letter no later than February 17th.

Job Oppty: 1 Yr Sessional Assistant Professor Position in Public Law

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:14:11 PST

School of Public Policy & Administration
Faculty of Liberal and Professional Studies
York University
The School of Public Policy & Administration invites applications from qualified candidates for a one-year Sessional Assistant Professor position in Public Law. The successful candidate will have a completed PhD in Public Administration or a related discipline at time of appointment and an active research program in the area. Applicants must have a record of excellent undergraduate teaching and demonstrable expertise in public law sufficient to teach specialized upper-year courses in this area. Preference will be given to applicants with experience teaching courses at other undergraduate levels, and the ability to teach either public administration or in an associated area of public policy.

This position carries a teaching load of three full courses or the equivalent. The start date is July 1, 2012. All York University positions are subject to budgetary approval.

The deadline for applications is March 23, 2012. Applicants should submit a letter of application outlining their professional experience and research interests, an up-to-date curriculum vitae, and a teaching dossier, and arrange for three confidential letters of recommendation to be sent to Professor Daniel Cohn, Director, School of Public Policy and Analysis, 122 McLaughlin College, York University, 4700 Keele St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada M3J 1P3.

York University is an Affirmative Action Employer. The Affirmative Action Program can be found on York's website at www.yorku.ca/acadjobs or a copy can be obtained by calling the affirmative action office at 416-736-5713. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadian citizens and Permanent Residents will be given priority. Temporary entry for citizens of the U.S.A. and Mexico may apply per the provisions of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA).

Fourth Annual Summer Institute of Civic Studies at Tufts University's Tisch College

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 09:12:00 PST

The fourth annual Summer Institute of Civic Studies (http://activecitizen.tufts.edu/?pid=1096) will be an intensive, two-week, interdisciplinary seminar at Tisch College, Tufts University. It will bring together advanced graduate students, faculty, and practitioners from diverse fields of study for challenging discussions of questions such as the following:

. What kinds of citizens (if any) do good regimes need?
. What should such citizens know, believe, and do?
. What practices and institutional structures promote the right kinds of citizenship?
. What ought to be the relationships among empirical evidence, ethics, and strategy?

The daily sessions will take place from July 9-19, 2012, at the Tufts campus in Medford, MA. The seminar will be followed (from July 19 at 6 pm until July 21 at 3 pm) by a public conference in downtown Boston on similar themes. Participants in the seminar are required to stay for the public conference. See reflections on the 2011 conference here: http://activecitizen.tufts.edu/?pid=715

The Institute is organized by Peter Levine, Tisch College, Tufts University, and Karol Sołtan, University of Maryland, with guest seminars by distinguished colleagues from various institutions and organizations. The 2012 syllabus is still under development but will repeat much of the same content as in 2011: see http://activecitizen.tufts.edu/?pid=712. You can also read more about the motivation for the Institute in the "Framing Statement": http://activecitizen.tufts.edu/?pid=710.

Tuition is free, but students are responsible for their own housing and transportation. A Tufts University dormitory room can be rented for $230-$280/week. Credit is not automatically offered but special arrangements for graduate credit may be possible.

To apply, please email your resume, an electronic copy of your graduate transcript (if applicable), and a cover email about your interests to Peter Levine at Peter.Levine@Tufts.edu. You may also sign up for occasional announcements even if you are not sure that you wish to apply: http://activecitizen.tufts.edu/?pid=1096

For best consideration, apply no later than March 16, 2012.

Peter Levine
Director of Research and Director of CIRCLE (Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement)
Jonathan M. Tisch College of Citizenship and Public Service
Tufts University
Lincoln Filene Hall
Medford, MA 02155-7028
Tel: 617-627-2302
Email: Peter.Levine@Tufts.edu
Web sites:
civicyouth.org
activecitizen.tufts.edu
peterlevine.ws

High Table 2012 Registration Now Open

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:57:19 PST

Dear members of the CPAP community,

I am pleased to announce that the registration webpage for this year’s High Table event is up and running. The High Table committee and CPAP faculty has been working hard on this year’s program. You can get all the latest High Table information by following this link: www.cpe.vt.edu/hightable/. I hope to see each of you there on March 30^th and 31^st, in Blacksburg!

Aaron Smith-Walter

2012 High Table Chair

aaronsw1@vt.edu

Doctoral Mentoring Program Schedule for Spring 2012.

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:56:08 PST

Here is the Doctoral Mentoring Program schedule for Spring 2012.

Thursday (2/16) - 4:30pm - Anne Khademian

Thursday (3/15) - 4:30pm - Peer Support for Dissertators

*Thursday (4/19) - 4:30pm
OR
*Saturday (4/21) - 9:30am-12:00pm
(indicate your preference under Polls on Scholar!)

Thanks,

Matt

Matthew Dull
Assistant Professor, Center for Public Administration & Policy
School of Public & International Affairs
Virginia Tech, Alexandria Center

White House Internships

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:46:20 PST

Please see this message below from the Office of Public Engagement at the White House. The deadline for applications is next Sunday, January 22. Student can apply at www.whitehouse.gov/internship.

The deadline to apply for the White House Internship Program is January 22, 2012. Don’t miss out on this awesome opportunity to work at the White House.

Interns work in key offices like the Office of the Vice-President, the Office of the First Lady, Office of Public Engagement and Intergovernmental Affairs and the Domestic Policy Council and get the chance to attend meetings with government officials, conduct research, staff events, and write memos. If you or anyone else you know is interested, make sure to apply now!

NASPAA Offering Paid Internship This Spring

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 09:45:21 PST

NASPAA is currently seeking a master’s student to work on a variety of projects with our Accreditation team, either part-time or full-time, in a paid internship in our DC office. Applications will be reviewed starting next week, but will be accepted until the position is filled. The full description is below, and posted at www.naspaa.org/students/internships.asp.

Ensuring Quality in Public Affairs Education Internship

This is an exciting opportunity to work on projects and programs that will make an important and lasting contribution to public affairs education. It is ideal for a graduate student interested in program assessment, nonprofit management, or higher education leadership.

NASPAA is seeking a master’s student in public policy, management, or administration for an intern/project assistant position for approximately 15-19 weeks during Spring 2012, starting as soon as possible. Students in master’s programs in related fields, such as education or human resources management, are also encouraged to apply. The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytic, computer, and technical skills; and be well-organized, a self-starter, and confident in dealing with academics and government professionals. He or she should also possess an interest in higher education or nonprofit management. The individual selected for this position will assist the NASPAA staff in supporting and enhancing programs and services for the association’s members; he or she will work directly with senior staff who will provide direction and supervision.

Their primary responsibilities may include, depending on qualifications and interest:

· Working on projects related to the establishment of measureable outcomes for professional public service degrees, including assisting a task force of experts in their efforts to enhance scholarship and communications in this area.

· Likely assisting on a project to implement training courses for academics and government officials who wish to become volunteer site visitors (peer reviewers) for master’s programs in public policy/administration/affairs. The intern will work to administer and enhance a new online training course and will work with leaders in the field to organize in-person trainings at upcoming conferences.

· Likely assisting with the planning and running of various policy and accreditation meetings.

There also may be short additional projects if time allows regarding quality in public affairs education, including updating NASPAA websites and outreach to NASPAA institutional members. The internship may also include occasional office duties and projects as assigned.

The intern/project assistant position will pay $12-14 per hour, depending on experience and student status, and can be part-time (20 hrs/week) or full-time (40 hrs/week). Applicants should ideally have completed at least one semester of a master's program in public policy, public administration, or public affairs; no specific concentration or specialization is required. We will also consider applications from individuals seeking graduate degrees in related fields appropriate for this internship. International students may apply if they possess a visa that permits them to work.

Qualifications include excellent analytical skills, strong technical skills and facility in exploring software applications, written and oral communication and interpersonal skills; a strong interest in public service and public service education; a desire to work in a non-profit and academic-oriented setting; and an understanding of the subject matter and values orientation of public affairs education and practice. Experience using web design software a plus.

NASPAA is located in downtown Washington, one block from the McPherson Square Metro station and four blocks from the White House.

Candidates should e-mail a letter of interest and resume to naspaa@naspaa.org, using the subject line “Application for Spring Internship”. Please indicate whether you are interested in a part-time or full-time internship.

Review of materials will begin on January 17, but will continue until the position is filled. This internship is a time-limited position and does not include benefits. NASPAA is an equal opportunity employer.

CPAP Welcomes Michael Jones and Adam Eckerd

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Mon, 16 Jan 2012 16:40:54 PST

Dear CPAP Community Members:

I am extremely pleased to announce that CPAP has successfully completed its two recent faculty searches.

Michael Jones has accepted the CPAP position in Blacksburg. Michael received his PhD in Political Science in 2010 from the University of Oklahoma and is currently a Fellow with the Edmond J. Safra Foundation Center for Ethics at Harvard University.

Adam Eckerd has accepted the CPAP position in Alexandria. Adam received his PhD in Public Policy and Management in 2011 from the John Glenn School of Public Affairs at Ohio State University and is currently an Assistant Professor with the School of Public Affairs and Administration at the University of Kansas.

Michael and Adam will be joining us officially in August 2012, but they will be gradually transitioning from their current positions before then. We are very excited about the new ideas and new energy our new colleagues will be bringing to CPAP. Please join us in giving them a hearty welcome.

_______________________
Brian J. Cook
Professor and Chair
Center for Public Administration & Policy
School of Public and International Affairs
Virginia Tech

Job Oppty: Field Director - Virginia Civic Engagement Table

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:01:14 PST

Via the Virginia Conservation Network enewsletter:

"Deadline: January 25, 2012

The Virginia Civic Engagement Table is a new model of cooperation and coordination among non-partisan grassroots groups in Virginia. We are a coalition of over 25 partner organizations who have long histories of civic activism in Virginia. Some of our partners work on policy development, some on issue advocacy, some on grassroots organizing. All are committed to improving the common good by pursuing an integrated communications and civic engagement strategy. As charitable organizations, the groups do not intervene in elections to support or oppose candidates or political parties. Instead, they seek to strengthen Virginia's civic institutions by educating the public about important issues facing their communities, conducting non-partisan voter registration drives and carrying out non-partisan Get-Out-The-Vote efforts geared to underrepresented populations.

Summary
A strong candidate for this position should have a combination of technical, program and interpersonal skills to successfully work with non-profit organizations on non-partisan year-round voter engagement programs. The Field Director will primarily serve our partners on the ground in Virginia and as such is responsible for cultivating relationships, training and supporting our partners, including labor, environmental groups, pro-choice advocates, education advocates, civil rights organizations as well as non-profit, non-partisan civic engagement groups. Responsibilities include but are not limited to working with these organizations to develop and implement their voter contact and field plans and building their membership bases. Job functions vary but in general a candidate should have direct work experience with the following specific functions and qualifications.

Job Functions

Meet with, assess the organizing capacity and recruit new and unique partners into the network, including service providers, community organizing groups, non-profit organizations, faith groups, and others
Assist organizational partners in developing strategic issue voter engagement plans that encourage year-round voter engagement programs, including voter registration, pledge to vote, and GOTV
Encourage and support organizational partners’ work on the Voter Activation Network and assist in the creation of plans that use this essential tool
Serve as resource and adviser on large-scale voter contact and issue organizing programs
Work with partner organizations to build tests and experiments into programming to assess the effectiveness of voter contact means
Work with partner organizations and Executive Director to develop coordinated field plans to mobilize in key regions of the state on issues and conduct GOTV.
Assist in developing a year-round Fellowship program to train emerging community activists and leaders in civic engagement skills.
Support and fulfill duties as assigned by the Executive Director as necessary.

Key Qualifications

3-4 years experience in labor, political or community organizing and political campaigns preferred. Field organizing experience required.
Experience working with underrepresented and/or diverse communities preferred.
Experience facilitating coalitions and knowledge of the political landscape in the state are required.
Ability to manage several tasks/projects concurrently and prioritize work effectively.
Ability to communicate effectively, work well under pressure, be detail oriented and meet deadlines.
Must exercise good judgment and discretion and be able to work independently and as a member of a group.
Must be a self-starter with a sense of humor; willing to work some long, irregular hours and to travel as needed.
Strong VAN (Voter Activation Network) skills required and familiarity with online electoral tools such as Catalist and constituent relationship management tools is a plus.

Virginia Civic Engagement Table is an equal opportunity employer and we encourage women and people of color to apply.

Salary is commensurate with experience. Generous benefits include health, dental and vision; vacation, holidays, retirement and sabbaticals.

To apply: Email (include the job title as subject line) a copy of your resume, a cover letter, salary history and three references by Wednesday, January 25, 2012 to: jenny@statevoices.org."

January 25 - Wernstedt and Roberts - Research in Progess Lunchtime Discussion

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:38:27 PST

Please join us Wednesday (1/25) for the semester’s first SPIA Research in Progress lunchtime discussion. The details:

“Raindrops Keep Fallin' on My Head: Factors Shaping The Use of Climate Science to Prepare for Floods in Rural Communities”

Kris Wernstedt (UAP) and Patrick Roberts (CPAP)

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

12:00-1:00pm

3^rd Floor Library

1021 Prince Street

**Please feel free to circulate!**

As usual, Pizza will be served. Please RSVP if you plan to partake.

Thanks,

Matt

Jan 22 Pgm: White House and Partnership for Sustainable Communities CODE-FOR-LIVABILITY

noreply@blogger.com (CPAP Alexandria) — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 10:36:35 PST

The White House Office of Public Engagement and The Partnership for Sustainable Communities* [U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT), and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)], invite you to join us for the *Code for Livability* on January 22, 2012.

The Code for Livability brings key stakeholders with backgrounds related to livability, housing, transportation and environmental issues together with experts in web development and technology to work on *Solutions in REAL Time* that can bring sustainability to the forefront of peoples everyday lives. Please join us to kick off an exciting week of transportation related meetings, including the Annual Transportation Research Board Meeting!

When: Sunday, January 22, 2012, 9:00am 1:00pm
Where: American Public Transportation Association
1666 K Street, NW
Washington, DC 20006

Special Guest: Chris Vein, Deputy Chief Technology Officer, White House
RSVP: http://c4livabilitydc.eventbrite.com/ (no later than January 19, 2012)

Background
This is a revolutionary opportunity to connect and build solutions for the issues that matter most to you and your stakeholders. We want to bring real-world issues to the table so we can focus the energies of the technology community to build tools that generate powerful new data to study and advance our shared goals. Your participation will make this event a success!

Please visit the Partnership for Sustainable Communities *Code for Livability* http://bit.ly/c4livability Web site to learn more and participate in the discussion leading up to the event. We have some problem statements already teed to help get the conversation started, but we need your input to focus the work!

If you'd like to learn more about other successful code-a-thons, check out this Wikipedia page http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hackathon or the Health 2.0 Challenge