SLU Public Policy Studies

On the PMRA website, you will see some important news for Association members.  First, we have listed the call for paper proposals for the May 25-27, 2012 conference at Fudan University in Shanghai, China, titled:”Public Management Research Conference: Seeking Excellence in a Time of Change.” Please consider submitting a proposal by the due date, December 20, 2011.
 
Second, the free virtual issue of the collection of papers honoring H. George Frederickson is available for download at the web page.
 
In addition, there is a reminder and specific dates listed for the 2013 PMRC in Madison, Wisconsin.
 
Finally, a special thanks to all of you who responded to the PMRA survey that was fielded this fall.  We have initial results and will be looking at the best format for distributing them to members.  We would like to take some time to synthesize what we see in them and prepare a summary of the findings for members as well.  One thing we do know from our initial review is that there continue to be many challenges with renewing JPART subscriptions/memberships.  Even drawing only from those of us in formal leadership roles in the association, we have assembled quite a number of “horror” stories about our problems.  Feel free to add yours to the collection (if you didn’t already do so through the survey) by sending them directly to me.  We are going to be taking this up with Oxford *very* soon.
 
Thanks and best wishes,
 
Carolyn Heinrich
PMRA President

Seeking Graduate Students
The U.S. Office of Personnel Management seeks candidates for the Presidential Management Fellows (PMF) Program for 2012! This highly selective, rigorous leadership program recruits outstanding graduate students for a two-year developmental fellowship at various Federal Agencies.

Students working on their graduate degrees in the following fields are strongly encouraged to apply:
Accounting/Finance/MBA
Information Technology/Cybersecurity
Engineering
Federal Acquisitions
International Affairs/Policy
Health/Medical Science
Business Administration
Public Policy
Human Resources
Public Administration
Environmental Sciences
Statistics
Law
Other

Fellows Receive
- Two-year paid fellowships
- 80 hours of training each year
- Competitive pay and benefits

Mark Your Calendar to Apply September 15-25, 2011!

Eligibility and application information can be found under the Become A PMF section on the PMF Website, www.pmf.gov.

Information and marketing materials for academic officials can be found under the Academia section on the PMF Website. Academic officials can join the PMF Campus email Listserv.

Arts & Economic Prosperity IV: Volunteer Opportunity & Job Description

Americans for the Arts has partnered with the Regional Arts Commission (RAC) and over 200 other organizations across the United States to conduct Arts & Economic Prosperity IV, a vital study that will document the impact of the nonprofit arts and cultural industry in the St. Louis region. We are seeking volunteers to aid and facilitate an important segment of the study, the Audience Expenditure Surveys.

These customized findings for St. Louis City and County will demonstrate the impact of spending by nonprofit arts and culture organizations and their audiences on the economy, specifically:

• The total dollars spent by local nonprofit arts and culture organizations.
• The total dollars spent by audiences as a direct result of their attendance at arts and culture events in Saint Louis City and County.
• The number of full-time equivalent jobs supported by arts spending.
• The amount of resident, household income—including salaries and wages—generated by arts spending.
• The amount of local and state government tax revenues generated by arts spending

Audience Expenditure Surveys:
For 2011, RAC will be conducting and collecting over 1,500 surveys from various arts and culture events throughout St. Louis City & County. The projected goal is to collect up to 50 surveys for each event RAC’s volunteer survey team attends. These events are generally considered to be one evening of a performing arts performance (theatre, dance, music) or a gallery opening, or even a festival or fair. Some past events include surveying before a performance at the MUNY Theatre, Shakespeare Festival, a Jazz at the Bistro Concert, a Contemporary Art Museum exhibition opening and many more! The Economic Impact Study Coordinator will schedule and coordinate all arts and cultural events for 2011. To find out about upcoming surveying opportunities, volunteers will be able to view and access the calendar of scheduled survey events through the Arts & Cultural Events Google Calendar link provided by the Economic Impact Study Coordinator upon volunteer application acceptance.

Volunteer Job Description:
All volunteers should possess an outgoing personality with the ability to approach strangers in a friendly and professional manner. Volunteers will provide the audience members with a pleasant experience at all times, even if an audience member declines to take the survey. In many ways this volunteer opportunity is similar to a market researcher position, so those interested in that type of work should apply! All volunteers will be dressed in a professional manner and will act as a representative of the Regional Arts Commission and Americans for the Arts at each arts and cultural event.

Since this is an unpaid volunteer opportunity, we have been able to provide compensation in the form of complimentary tickets to any ticketed event that the volunteer surveys. Please note that some of the scheduled events are free and open to the public so volunteers may receive other tokens of appreciation for their service. A week before the scheduled event each volunteer will receive a reminder email of their upcoming survey event that will include the following information: scheduled event date, the time volunteers are expected to arrive and survey, the address of the event, parking information and the name of the point person who will be providing all survey materials at the scheduled event.

For more information or to apply for this position please contact:

Rebecca Raynes
Economic Impact Study Coordinator
Regional Arts Commission
6128 Delmar Blvd.
St. Louis, MO 63112
P: (314) 863-5811 ext. #20
F: (314) 863-6932
rebecca@stlrac.org

Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation (WUMCRC)
Geographic Information Systems Intern

WUMCRC seeks a Geographic Information Systems(GIS) Intern for the 2011/2012 Academic Year.

Primary responsibilities include:

1.      Developing, administering and updating our Geographic Information Systems databases; Our intern will analyze and interpret geospatial data and distribute maps to staff and community stakeholders.

2.      Planning, executing and managing projects in community development, real estate and Geographic Information Systems.

3.      Serving as a community liaison connecting the resources of Washington University Medical Center to prospective and current residents, business owners and real estate developers.

4.      Conducting regular fieldwork to update critical databases.

Other Responsibilities can include:

1.      Organizing community events or working with community stakeholders to execute projects.

2.      Administrative and or clerical assistance, as needed.

This internship is paid and part-time (20 hours per week, M-F). Our candidate will have the opportunity to network with a wide variety of key stakeholders in the region, learn about community development and enhance skills in project management and GIS. Our previous interns work for many of the region’s and country’s top real estate firms, planning/design firms, government agencies and non-profit organizations.

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Holds a Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university
2. Enrolled as a full-time, degree seeking graduate student in urban planning, public policy or related field.
3. Ability to find, manipulate and analyze complex datasets (i.e. US Census, Geo St. Louis, Claritas, Federal Reserve…) then display the latter in maps, charts, graphs, etc…
4. Proficient in Arc Map and Microsoft Excel, Word and Publisher.
5. Motivated self-starter with the ability to multitask, meet strict deadlines, work independently and work with people from diverse backgrounds.

Additional Qualifications of Top Candidates:

1. Demonstrated experience in project management in the fields of community development, real estate and or GIS.
2. Completed or currently enrolled in at least 3 semester hours in Geographic Information Systems or enrollment in a certificate in GIS.

Please direct all inquires to Matthew Green; To apply please send a cover letter, resume, 3 professional or academic references to matthewtgreen@me.com. Optional: Feel free to include examples of GIS work (pdf format) or a writing sample.

CONTACT:

Matthew Green
Community Development Intern
Washington University Medical Center Redevelopment Corporation

Official Website: www.wumcrc.com
4400 Chouteau Ave.
St. Louis, MO, 63110
Office: (314) 747-2333

Email: matthewtgreen@me.com

 
Regional Human Services Transportation Coordinator / Mobility Manager
South Central Illinois Regional Planning & Development Commission
Full-time, permanent, salaried position of Regional Human Services Transportation Coordinator / Mobility Manager with the South Central Illinois Regional Planning & Development Commission (SCIRP&DC). Candidate will partner with local governments, public transportation service providers, etc. to spearhead public transportation planning and mobility management efforts in 39 southern Illinois counties. Also maintains 3 sub-state regional public transportation pl0ans that include a strategy for meeting special public transportation needs and prioritize service improvements. Entry level salary up to $33,130 (DOQ), full fringe benefits at appx. $10,630. Fully-equipped shared office in Salem, Illinois, limited clerical support, and shared staff car. Full posting and employment application available at www.scirpdc.com. Application deadline is June 17. EOE

Regional Planner
East-West Gateway Council of Governments
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments has an opening for a Regional Planner (Planner II) in the Department of Research. The successful candidate will be responsible for the following tasks: Monitor, analyze, and present information on trends in economic development and housing; update the East-West Gateway Web site with current demographic and economic information; respond to requests for information from staff, government officials and the general public; and research issues in planning and policy by reviewing literature and making use of online data. The salary range for this position begins at $39,300 annually, with actual starting salary based on background and experience. Competitive benefit package. Interested individuals should submit a letter of interest, resume and writing sample to East-West Gateway Council of Governments, Attn: Human Resources, One Memorial Drive, Suite 1600, St. Louis, MO 63102. View the full job posting at
www.ewgateway.org/AboutUs/JobAds/jobads.htm. EO/AA E

Economic Development Associate
Partnership for Downtown St. Louis
This full-time position will support all aspects of economic development within the Partnership including office, retail, and residential development. Projects include database management, website management, gift card program, event support, and special activities. The successful candidate will have a bachelor’s degree in business, urban planning, marketing, or related field and two years of relevant work experience. Previous work experience in economic development preferred. The ideal candidate needs to be highly organized and task oriented, with an ability to respond quickly to various requests. Deadline for applying is June 10. For the full job listing, visit www.downtownstl.org. EOE

Community & Environmental Planner
Southwestern Illinois Resource Conservation & Development
The Southwestern Illinois Resource Conservation and Development (SWI RC&D) has announced an opening for a Community & Environmental Planner. This position will assist in working with local and regional entities in identifying and protecting agricultural, cultural, historic, and natural resources, as well as identifying greenway and recreational opportunities within southwestern Illinois. This is a full-time, permanent, entry to mid-level professional position directed towards the development of local and regional environmental analysis and planning, and related work. The selected employee will be responsible for working to develop environmental planning documents/tools such as environmental resource inventories, open space plans, farmland preservation plans, stormwater plans, greenway and recreation plans, and other potential products. View the full job description and information on how to apply at www.swircd.org.
Position will remain posted until filled. EOE

Environmental Programs Technician
Southwestern Illinois Resource Conservation & Development
The Southwestern Illinois Resource Conservation and Development (SWI RC&D) has announced an opening for an Environmental Programs Technician. The primary role of the Environmental Programs Technician will be to support staff in completing a diversity of environmental projects within the seven-county metro east region. This will include managing and displaying GIS data, preparing written reports, research and planning/conducting public outreach events. View the full job description and information on how to apply at www.swircd.org. Position will remain posted until filled. EOE

Administrative Summer Intern
City of Dellwood
The City of Dellwood is seeking an Administrative Summer Intern to assist the City Administrator on a wide range of special projects, including development of a database of vacant/abandoned homes and coordinating the development of a personnel manual. This 30 to 40 hour per week position will begin in early-June and conclude in mid-August. Compensation: $7:50 per hour. Prefer students seeking a career in local government who have either just completed their Master’s in Public Administration or are pursuing such a degree. Resumes should be forwarded by mail, e-mail or fax no later than Friday, June 3, to Frank L. Myers, City of Dellwood, 1415 Chambers Road, Dellwood, MO 63135, flm6959@yahoo.com,
Fax: (314) 521-4699. EOE

Policy Analyst
East-West Gateway Council of Governments
The East-West Gateway Council of Governments has an opening for a Policy Research Analyst (Planner I) in the Department of Research Services. The chosen candidate for this position must have the ability to perform research and policy analysis related to social, economic, and public policy improvements. Candidate must demonstrate the ability to communicate and write effectively and perform research and analysis of demographic, economic, and political data and concepts. The position requires knowledge of the principles of urban and regional planning; knowledge of and an understanding of information systems and statistical software packages; retrieval and interpretation of data pertaining to population, housing, the economy, education, crime, health, government, and other related topics. Go to
www.ewgateway.org/AboutUs/JobAds/jobads.htm to view the full job posting and information on how to apply. EO/AA E 9

City Administrator
City of Lebanon, Mo.
The City of Lebanon, Missouri is accepting qualified candidates to fill the position of City Administrator. The City operates under the mayor-council form of government and will oversee approximately 160 full-time employees with an annual operating budget of $50M. The City provides the following services: fire, police, electric distribution, water/ wastewater, parks, code enforcement, and civic attractions for a population of 13,055. Qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in business administration or a related field; master’s degree preferred, plus a minimum of three years experience in business administration. Salary range is $75,000 – $85,000. Go to www.lebanonmissouri.org/index.aspx?nid=82 to view the full job
posting and application instructions. EOE

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City Administrator
City of Crestwood
The City of Crestwood is accepting applications for the position of City Administrator. Position Summary: The City Administrator is responsible to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen for the general administration of city business. The City Administrator supervises all city departments; creates yearly general budgets, including a 5-year capital improvement replacement program and a personnel needs program; provides financial and administrative reports to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen; oversees the implementation of legislation passed by the Board of Aldermen; administers personnel, including the creation of pay plans and enforcement of the city’s civil services rules; makes recommendations to the Mayor and Board of Aldermen to ensure the successful operation of city business. Go to
www.ci.crestwood.mo.us to view the full job posting and information on how to apply. Salary commensurate with experience, government experience not required. Open until filled. EOE

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Economic Development & Planning
City of Belleville
The City of Belleville is accepting applications for a Department Head position of Economic Development & Planning. Knowledge of the principles & techniques of urban planning. Knowledge of municipal & public administration. Ability to supervise & train subordinates. Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Experience with GIS. A master’s degree in urban planning is preferred. Requires five years experience in urban planning with three years previous supervisory experience. AICP certification highly desirable. Starting salary negotiable. City residency required within 15 months from date of hire. Application and complete job description may be picked up from City Hall, Mon-Fri, 8 AM – 5 PM, Belleville City Hall, 101 S. Illinois Street Belleville, Illinois. Deadline to apply June 3. Send application/resume to above address, attn: Human Resources. EOE

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Director of Finance and Administration
City of Clayton
The City of Clayton seeks Director of Finance and Administration to serve as CFO and supervise its Finance, Court, HR, and IT functions. Starting salary $90-100K DOQ, plus excellent benefits. Position works under the direction of the City Manager to recommend financial and administrative policy to the City Manager and BOA. Bachelor’s degree in related field, plus seven years experience. HR and IT experience is desirable. CPA, MPA, audit, bond financing, debt management, process improvement experience, and operational performance measurement are also desirable. For more information and details on how to apply, visit
www.claytonmo.gov/jobs. EOE

Matt Mourning and the City Affair folks came up with a really unique event for the next meeting. Here is the link: http://grouphugstl.tumblr.com/. The Saving Cities group from Cleveland will be in town to film the event.

NEW DOCUMENTARY “THE PRUITT-IGOE MYTH” AVAILABLE FOR PUBLIC SCREENINGS

The critically acclaimed documentary “The Pruitt-Igoe Myth” is now available for public screenings at colleges, universities, and museums.  Touching on diverse subjects such as urban studies, African American history, public policy, city planning, and architecture, “The Pruitt-Igoe Myth” will have broad appeal on campuses, in academic departments, and in museums nationwide.

“The Pruitt-Igoe Myth” explores the short life of the Pruitt-Igoe housing development, which was opened in 1954 to meet the public housing needs of an overcrowded city.  Two decades later, with its highly-publicized demolition, Pruitt-Igoe became a potent international symbol of failure, a failure that has been used to critique Modernist architecture, attack public assistance programs, and stigmatize public housing residents.  The film attempts to reassess the complex history of Pruitt-Igoe within the larger post-War context of segregation, poverty, and urban population decline.

In the two months since its premiere, “The Pruitt-Igoe Myth” has received very positive reviews from academics and the film press.  Recently the film received a glowing review in “Variety,” which can be read via the following link:

http://www.variety.com/review/VE1117944797/

Critic Dennis Lim also praised the film, calling “The Pruitt-Igoe Myth” an “intelligent meditation on the decline of American cities.”  Similarly, “ReadyMade” magazine’s Alexa Fornoff stated, “As heartbreaking as it is heartwarming, the story of the Pruitt-Igoe residents gave me an entirely new perspective on the era than from what  I had come to know through history books.”  Recently, the film also was
featured on PBS Newshour’s Art Beat:

http://www.pbs.org/newshour/art/blog/2011/05/the-rise-and-fall-of-an-architectural-myth.html

If you believe you would like to see “The Pruitt-Igoe Myth” at your institution, we would be happy to discuss possible screening dates for fall semester, screening fees, and other logistics.  Because we recognize the complications of university budgeting, we can work with you to allow for payment either before or after the turn of the next fiscal year (or both) to provide flexibility for your department.  If you are interested in learning more about “The Pruitt-Igoe Myth,” please visit our website and view our trailer at www.pruitt-igoe.com, or you can find us on Facebook.  On our website, you can also click on “Arrange a Screening” for more information about college and university screenings. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact co-producer Brian Woodman at brian@pruitt-igoe.com.

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Brian Woodman
Producer, “The Pruitt-Igoe Myth”
Email: brian@pruitt-igoe.com
Web: pruitt-igoe.com
Phone:(612) 232-7806

May City Affair: Transit-Oriented Development in St. Louis
 
Where: Elvis Room, Bluebbery Hill in University City
 
When: May 5, 2011 7pm – 9pm
 
The big new trend in urban development is Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) – mixed-use residential and commercial development focused around transit that seeks to encourage transit ridership and dense, walkable livable neighborhoods. Examples of TOD are touted in Washington, D.C. and Portland, but what about St. Louis? What are the challenges and opportunities for transit-oriented development in our region? Our panelists will discuss current opportunities for development around transit and a mid-town trolley, as well future markets and challenges.
 
Panelists: Seth Teel, Associate Director of Citizens for Modern Transit
Mark Phillips, Long-Range Planner, Metro
Melanie Rippetoe, Saint Louis University graduate student, Master’s in Urban Planning and Real Estate Development
Justin Chick, editor and contributor to TransitTurningPoint.com
www.cityaffair.blogspot.com

Post-Doctoral Fellows to Be Awarded
The Office of the Vice President Frost Campus announces creation of three two-year post-doctoral fellow positions effective August 2011. One position will be awarded on a competitive basis to teams of current Saint Louis University faculty researchers to develop or expand research in each of the following interdisciplinary fields:  Intercultural Studies, Social Justice and STEM-Plus.  A brief statement describing each of these research areas is included as an attachment.  Funding for the fellow will be competitive based on discipline and will include health insurance.
 
The University is interested in developing novel interdisciplinary research across Departments and Colleges.  These fellowships are intended to assist Saint Louis University researchers in building institutional capacity and training future faculty in emerging areas of such research.  Please note that currently funded research projects are not eligible for consideration.
 
Selection committees convened by the Vice-President Frost Campus and Associate Vice President for Graduate Education will determine the recipient research program in each of the three areas and will assist the Saint Louis University faculty who receive the awards in their recruitment efforts to fill the post-doctoral positions.  The Saint Louis University faculty judged to have the most meritorious proposal will make the final decision regarding the post-doctoral fellow to be hired for their particular research project.
 
Applications of no more than three single-spaced pages are due to the Vice President’s office in DuBourg Hall Room 450 by 5:00 p.m. on May 25, 2011. Electronic submissions should be sent to dcarlin1@slu.edu. Submissions are to include the following:
 
       A brief abstract of no more than 750 words describing the research project with 
      an emphasis on the interdisciplinary questions addressed and an explanation of 
      how a post-doctoral fellow will advance the research project.
      A summary of the research methodology.
      Projected outcomes of the two-year project including publication and external 
      funding potential.
      Curriculum vitae for each Saint Louis University researcher.
 
Awardees will be required to provide an annual report on the fellow’s and research team’s activities and to participate in a special panel discussion at the Graduate Research Symposium each of the two years of the award period.  Awardees will be announced by June 6 and recruitment announcements will be developed by June 10 with a deadline of July 15 for applications. Starting date will be after August 1 based on the fellow’s availability and the research team’s agenda.  Please address questions to Diana Carlin, Associate Vice President for Graduate Education at dcarlin1@slu.edu. 
 
INTERCULTURAL STUDIES
 
Intercultural Studies is an interdisciplinary field devoted to the inquiry of what happens when different cultures meet. In its theoretical and conceptual framework, research on interculturality draws on many disciplines, including history, anthropology, sociology, psychology, communication, linguistics, literature, art, theology/religious studies, philosophy, and political science. It endeavors to understand difference by investigating how members of interacting cultures treat their own systems of meanings as natural and self-evident, and how these differing frames of reference produce different perceptions of reality that shape attitudes and behaviors generated by contact with otherness. The goal is to gain the ability to interpret each culture in its own terms, and not through the normative assumptions that the interpreters themselves bring to their analysis. 
 
SOCIAL JUSTICE
 
Although no one set definition of social justice exists, for the purposes of this proposal, the study of social justice uses an interdisciplinary approach to understand justice, equity and sustainability across multiple and intersecting systems – human, environmental, political and economic – and to develop various levels of systemic interventions and outcomes, globally, regionally and locally. The goal of social justice study is to understand and influence dynamic systems through factors which equitably and sustainably respond to the needs of humans and the environment.
 
STEM-PLUS
 
Numerous global challenges that society will face in the 21st century (climate change, shortages of food and clean water, alternative and renewable energy, etc.) will find a large portion of their solution through research in the STEM disciplines (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics). Although the technological challenges may be sorted out through multidisciplinary research teams in traditional STEM areas, the implementation of comprehensive solutions to any of these problems will necessarily reach beyond STEM and include academic researchers from the full spectrum of scholarly inquiry. This interface of traditional STEM research with scholars from the Arts, Humanities, Social Sciences, Business, Law, Public Policy, Education and other areas of academic inquiry is the basis for the targeted research effort Saint Louis University refers to as STEM-Plus.

Dear Colleague,
 
Coming Soon… Free online access to all Education journals throughout April 2011!

We wanted to let you know about our exciting Education Free for All campaign, when we will offer free online access to all our education journal content this April.
 
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