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Wilder School Award for Scholarship in Social Equity and Public Policy Analysis
Posted in General on February 7th, 2011 by PSamuels – Comments OffWilder School Award for Scholarship in Social Equity and Public Policy Analysis
Purpose of Award: The L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University seeks to encourage and recognize excellence in scholarship in social equity and public policy. The Wilder School Award for Scholarship in Social Equity and Public Policy Analysis is given for exemplary published scholarly articles that will advance the understanding and consequences of social equity.
Background: The first Wilder School Award for Scholarship in Social Equity Analysis and Public Policy Analysis was presented at the 6th Annual Social Equity Leadership Conference in Richmond, Virginia co-sponsored by the National Academy of Public Administration (the Academy) and the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs at Virginia Commonwealth University in 2007. This initial award was given to honor the lifetime achievements of Professors H. George Frederickson and Philip J. Rutledge to the understanding of social equity.
Nature of Award: The author(s) of the selected published academic article will receive an award and recognition at the Academy’s annual Social Equity Leadership Conference, to be held June 8—10, 2011 at Binghamton University. The award is offered on an annual basis, pending receipt of suitable submissions. There is no support available for the cost of travel to receive the award.
Eligibility: Any published research article, published after January 1, 2008, that includes social equity and public policy analysis, submitted by the deadline and adhering to the specific guidelines is eligible for consideration for the award.
Submission Guidelines:
* Six hard-copies of the published article (including the publishing journal information, publication date, and names of all authors)
* Brief nomination letter including justification of how the article advances the scholarship of social equity and public policy analysis (self-nominations will be accepted).
Selection Procedure: A selection committee will be appointed by the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs and the Academy’s Standing Panel on Social Equity and Governance. The committee will review all papers eligible for the award.
Deadline for Submissions: All proposals must be post-marked by April 1, 2011 for announcement at the 2011 Social Equity Leadership Conference. The awardee(s) will be officially notified by May 15, 2011.
All nominations materials should be sent to:
Blue Wooldridge, DPA
Academy Fellow and Chair
Standing Panel on Social Equity in Governance
National Academy of Public Administration
Professor, Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs
Virginia Commonwealth University
923 W. Franklin Street
P.O. Box 842028
Richmond, VA 23284-2028
Calendar for 2011 Award
February 1—Nominations period opens
April 1—Nominations period closes
May 15—Awardee(s) notified
June 8-10—Awardee(s) announced at the Social Equity Leadership Conference at Binghamton University
Race to Nowhere
Posted in General on February 4th, 2011 by PSamuels – Comments OffRACE TO NOWHERE
The much acclaimed documentary film “Race to Nowhere,” a film which depicts and discusses the stress placed on American high school students, will be held at St. Louis University, February 16th, 7pm, “free of charge”. The screening, sponsored by the School of Medicine and the Department of Educational Studies, will be held in the Anheuser-Busch Auditorium in Davis-Shaughnessy Hall, 3674 Lindell Blvd. Discussion led by Stuart Slavin, Associate Dean for Curriculum at the School of Medicine, will follow the screening. Tickets are free but registration is required. Tickets may be obtained by going to the Race to Nowhere website or by clicking on the link below. A synopsis of the film and comments from Pat Bassett, Daniel Pink and others follow the registration link.
http://rtnstlouisuniversity.eventbrite.com/
Dr. Slavin will be discussing the film with Don Marsh on KWMU 90.7 FM St. Louis on the Air on Thursday, February 3 from 11am to 12pm (repeat 10pm-11pm).
Film Synopsis:
A concerned mother turned filmmaker aims her camera at the high-stakes, high-pressure culture that has invaded our schools and our children’s lives. Race to Nowhere points to the silent epidemic in our schools: cheating has become commonplace; students are disengaged; stress-related illness and depression are rampant; and many young people arrive at college and the workplace unprepared and uninspired. Race to Nowhere is a call to action for families, educators, and policy makers to challenge current assumptions on how to best prepare the youth of America to become healthy, bright, contributing and leading citizens.
Praise for the film:
“Race to Nowhere is a must-see documentary for every parent, teacher and young person we serve.”
~~~~~~~~~~~ Patrick Bassett, National Association of Independent Schools
“Raises important questions that educators and parents must confront … a provocative, conversation starter of a film.”
~~~~~~~~~~ Daniel J. Pink, Author of Drive and A Whole New Mind
“The Race to Nowhere is another inconvenient truth. It’s a wake-up call to all of us who care about children, the purpose of schools, and how we define success
in American education. And, importantly, it provides viewers with excellent, actionable suggestions of how to begin to address change locally in our schools.”
~~~~~~~~~ George Lucas Educational Foundation
Call for Papers
Posted in General on February 3rd, 2011 by PSamuels – Comments OffCall for Papers
2011 Korean Association for Policy Studies (KAPS)
International Conference
“Fairness in Public Policy: Efficiency, Equity, and Beyond”
Date: June 17-18, 2011
Call Proposal Deadline: March 1, 2011
Location: Grand Hilton, Seoul, Korea
The Korean Association for Policy Studies (KAPS) proudly invites you to join our 2nd International Conference, which will be held at Grand Hilton in Seoul, Korea, on June 17-18, 2011. The conference theme is “Fairness in Public Policy: Efficiency, Equity, and Beyond.”
Background
After the global financial crisis, one notable trend is a shift in the paradigm of public policy to fairness. A fair society should be more than one in which nobody is above the law and all play by the same rules. It should be more than a society concerned mainly with efficiency and equity. Besides equitable and just, ‘fair’ also means adequate, reasonable, and clean. The premise underlying this conference theme is that fair public policy should reflect all of these qualities. Globalization also requires fairness for collaborative global governance. All together, we are facing a big challenge that calls for a broader and future-oriented paradigm in our pursuit of public policy that aims for efficiency, equity, and more.
Keynote Speaker: Dr. Helen F. Ladd, 2011 President of Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) and Edgar T. Thompson Distinguished Professor of Public Policy and Economics, Duke University.
Conference Theme and Sub-Themes
The purpose of the conference is to bring together scholars, practitioners, and students from a wide range of public policy fields to discuss theoretical and practical issues of fairness in public policy. Both in process and in outcome, what does a fair policy mean and how can it be achieved? We hope to carry out a discourse on fairness and public policy from various perspectives. This conference invites you to send your papers under three sub-themes:
1. Disclosure of Fairness in Public Policy
a. Theoretical Perspectives
b. Methodological Approaches
2. Fairness in the Public Policy Process
a. Agenda Setting
b. Policy Making
c. Policy Implementation
d. Policy Evaluation
3. Diverse Practices of Fair Public Policy
a. Development Policy: Regional Development Policy, Environmental Policy, etc.
b. Social Policy: Welfare Policy, Health Policy, Education Policy, etc.
c. Economic Policy: Fiscal Policy, Tax Policy, Trade Policy etc.
d. Regulatory Policy: Employment Policy, Industrial Policy, National Security, etc.
e. Fair Society and Fair Governance
Abstract Submission
Please send your abstract (not more than 250 words) by filling in the on-line application form at http://kaps.or.kr/en/src/event/entry.phpor by e-mail to conference@kaps.or.kr or hjpark72@skku.edu <mailto:hjpark72@skku.edu> . The deadline for the submission of abstract is March 1, 2011. Accepted abstracts will be notified shortly after they are submitted. Completed manuscripts of accepted abstracts should be submitted by not later than June 1, 2011. Conference proposals, completed manuscripts and presentations must be in English.
Conference Venue and Benefits
The conference venue is the Grand Hilton in Seoul. The Conference organizers will provide up to 3 nights hotel accommodations based on twin share at the Grand Hilton and on-site meals for all conference participants. There is no registration fee.
About KAPS
The Korean Association for Policy Studies, established in 1992, is one of the largest and most prominent professional associations in the field of public policy in Korea. As of March, 2010, the KAPS has approximately 4,900 scholars, practitioners, institutions, and students as members. The KAPS holds its academic conferences and publishes newsletters quarterly. It also publishes the Korean Policy Studies Review (in Korean) quarterly, and the International Journal of Policy Studies (in English) semi-annually. For more information please visit KAPS webpage: http://kaps.or.kr/en/src/main/main.php
Contact
Any questions regarding the conference or proposal submission may be sent to Professor Hyung Jun Park at hjpark72@skku.edu and Ms. Yuri Jang at conference@kaps.or.kr.
Paper Submission System Web page: http://kaps.or.kr/en/src/event/entry.php
We look forward to receiving your proposals.
Call For Papers
Posted in General on February 3rd, 2011 by PSamuels – Comments OffCall For Papers
International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD)
Official publication of the Information Resources Management Association www.igi-global.com/ijicthd
DOI: 10.4018/IJICTHD; ISSN: 1935-5661; EISSN: 1935-567X
Published: Quarterly (both in Print and Electronic form)
Mission
The mission of the International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development (IJICTHD) is to create awareness on how ICTs contribute to human development in multiple areas. This journal describes the link between ICTs and human development, which includes economic, social, and political development. IJICTHD identifies potential applications for the development of human beings and provides insightful analysis about those factors (also contextual and institutional ones) that affect ICTs for human development initiatives. Proposing strategies to both governments and international cooperation organizations for moving forward, this journal also addresses future challenges.
Coverage
Topics to be discussed in this journal include (but are not limited to) the following:
· Digital divide
· ICTs and agriculture
· ICTs and citizen participation
· ICTs and commerce
· ICTs and culture
· ICTs and disasters management
· ICTs and economic development
· ICTs and education
· ICTs and ethics
· ICTs and gender equality
· ICTs and governance
· ICTs and health
· ICTs and human empowerment
· ICTs and human rights
· ICTs and international cooperation
· ICTs and poverty alleviation
· ICTs and the environment
· Knowledge for development
· Policy making with regard to ICTs for development
Submission
Prospective authors should note that only original and previously unpublished articles will be considered. Interested authors must consult the journal’s guidelines for manuscript submissions at http://www.igi-global.com/development/author_info/guide.asp prior to submission. All article submissions will be forwarded to at least 3 members of the Editorial Review Board of the journal for double-blind, peer review. Final decision regarding acceptance/revision/rejection will be based on the reviews received from the reviewers. All submissions must be forwarded electronically.
All submissions and inquiries should be directed to the attention of:
Dr. Susheel Chhabra
Editor-in-Chief
International Journal of Information Communication Technologies and Human Development
Email: susheel@lbsim.ac.in
Brown School’s Professional Development Programs
Posted in General on January 21st, 2011 by PSamuels – Comments OffThe Brown School’s Professional Development Program announces its January and February offerings. Learn more about some of our upcoming workshops and lectures.
For most classes, we offer a 40% discount to Brown School field instructors, Brown School adjunct faculty, and permanent Washington University staff. An 80% discount is generally available for full-time graduate students enrolled in any program relevant to our offerings. Students will be asked to show their school ID when they arrive for the program. Unless otherwise noted, CEUs are available for all workshops and lectures.
St. Louis Great Debates
“Economic Development in the St. Louis Region: What is a Winning Strategy?”
Tuesday, January 25 | 7:00 pm
The Missouri History Museum
Keynote Speakers: Tim Logan and David Nicklaus, co-authors of the Post-Dispatch series, Can St. Louis Compete? Expert panel: Don Marsh, St. Louis Public Radio, Moderator, Kathleen Osborn, Executive Director of the Regional Business Counsel, Henry Webber, Executive Vice Chancellor for Administration, Washington University in St. Louis
Learn more and register. There are no CEUs available for this event.
Identifying & Developing Leadership Potential
Friday, January 28 | 8:30 – 11:30 am
Explore the art, science, and practice of leadership. We will define leadership, contrast the difference between leadership and management, and explore the impact of personality and style on leadership. Learn more and register.
Federal Grantseeking (2 part series)
Friday, January 28 AND February 4| 8:30 – 11:30 am
This 2-part course is designed to demystify the process of identifying and developing successful government grant proposals and what to do once the grant is received. Participants will be led through the steps of completing a federal grant and construct a toolkit that will support their government grant writing efforts. Learn more and register.
Researching State Legislation
Friday, February 4 | 8:30 – 11:30 am
State legislation significantly influences the climate and need for health and social service interventions. Online databases make assessing legislation convenient, comprehensive, and relatively easy. We will discuss how to formulate legislative research questions and analyze legislative content. Participants will select a topic of interest, develop a search phrase, and search online databases. Learn more and register.
National Economic Conditions, Violence Against Women, and Youth Violence
Friday, February 4 | 1:00 – 2:30 pm
To better understand how changing economic conditions are associated with rates of violence against women and youth violence, victimization trends for the period 1973 to 2008 are presented and their relationships with poverty and other economic indicators are discussed. The implications of these findings for programs designed to reduce violence will be discussed. The lecture is free to attend, but an administrative fee is required if CEUs are requested. Learn more and register.
Social Work Ethics in Action
Friday, February 11 | 8:00 – 11:45 am
The longer social workers are in practice the more complicated ethical decisions may become. This interactive workshop reviews the NASW Code of Ethics and its principles, and introduces templates to guide ethical decision making. Learn more and register.
Understanding Change: An Introduction to Systems Dynamics & Group Model Building
Friday, February 11 | 8:30 – 11:30 am
System Dynamics Modeling is a method for understanding, designing, and managing change in complex systems by developing graphical and simulation models of the balancing and reinforcing feedback loops linking the stocks of a system. Learn more and register.
A Day with Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter
Monday, February 14 | 2:00 – 3:30 pm
Graham Chapel
Despite great progress toward understanding the causes and treatments for mental illness, our nation’s health care system continues to fail people living with these conditions. Brown School, in partnership with Behavior Health(BHN), Community Treatment,Inc(COMTREA), National Alliance for the Mentally Ill(NAMI), and Mental Health America(MHA), will host panel discussion with Mrs. Carter. Attendees will receive an autographed copy of Ms. Carter’s book, Within Our Reach: Ending the Mental Health Crisis
Learn more and register . There are no CEUs available for this event.
Sexual Addiction: Current Strategies for Assessment and Treatment
Friday, February 18 | 8:30 – 11:30 am
Learn to understand the triggers, signs and symptoms of sexually compulsive behavior through the use of basic assessment tools. Participants will also review current treatment options for sexual addiction, including psycho-educational, 12-step, and trauma resolution. Learn more and register.
Establishing a Positive Organizational Culture
Friday, February 18 | 8:30 – 11:30 am
This seminar will explore the key elements of a positive organizational culture and the steps necessary to establish a constructive work environment. Leveraging these tools, supervisors can transform organizations and improve employee morale. Learn more and register.
Introduction to Parent-Child Interaction Therapy
Friday, February 25 | 8:30 – 11:30 am
Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) is an evidence-based approach to working with parents and children to improve their relationships. Parents are taught how to give commands and use consequences effectively. This workshop will provide an introduction to key elements of PCIT and demonstrate how therapists can coach parents in the necessary skills. Learn more and register.
Understanding Policymakers: A Tactical Approach
Friday, February 25 | 10:00 – 11:00 am
This lecture will examine the different kinds of policymakers who influence social service and health policies. Strategies and tactics will be discussed to maximize effective interaction with officials at various levels of government. The lecture is free to attend, but an administrative fee is required if CEUs are requested. Learn more and register.
For more information:
Brown School Calendar of Events
Brown School Professional Development Programs
Call for Community Applications
Posted in General on January 21st, 2011 by PSamuels – Comments OffCall for Community Applications
2011 – 2012
Do you have community building, natural resource, or planning projects that you do not have enough staff or resources to complete?
The Resource Assistance for Rural Environments (RARE) Program might be your solution.
The mission of the RARE Program is to increase the capacity of rural communities to improve their economic, social, and environmental conditions, through the assistance of trained graduate-level participants, from across the US, who live in and serve the communities for 11 months. RARE participants assist communities in the development and implementation of projects for achieving a sustainable natural resource base and improving rural economic conditions.
The RARE program is now in its 17th year, over the years it placed more than 300 volunteers and served nearly every Oregon county.
Year 16 in Numbers
RARE completed its 16th year in 2009 – 2010. Our thirty-three participants served in communities across the state from Port Orford to Enterprise and Lakeview to Scio. Collectively, our participants organized over 1,000 community volunteers for a total of almost 6,000 additional service hours in their communities. RARE participants leveraged another $165,000 in grant funding for community specific projects with an additional $2.1 million pending. Here are some more numbers from 2009 – 2010.
Ran 33 programs
Wrote 10 planning documents
Designed 7 database systems
Facilitated/planned 72 trainings
Generated 80 outreach materials or publications
Created 45 maps
Conducted 30 assessments/studies
RARE Program Application Timeline for 2011-2012 Placements
April 15: Pre-applications due to RARE office by 5:00 PM
April 18 – May 6: RARE staff site visit to interview communities
May 6: Invitations to submit full application announced
June 3: Full applications due to RARE office by 5:00 PM
July 11-15: Community/participant interviews
July 29: Final placement decisions made
September 12: Placement in RARE communities begins
Pre-Applications are due on April 15, 2011.
For more information about RARE, including the benefits and the costs of the program, please visit our web site at: http://csc.uoregon.edu/rare Pre-applications are available online as well.
If you have any questions, please email us at: rare@uoregon.edu or call 541.346.0259.
Call for Papers
Posted in General on December 20th, 2010 by PSamuels – Comments OffGreetings. Please see the revised call for papers below if you are interested in presenting a paper at: “Improving the Quality of Public Services: A Multinational Conference” to be held in Moscow, Russia on June 28 amd 29, 2011. Thank you!
Improving the Quality of Public Services
A Multinational Conference
State University – Higher School of Economics
University of Maryland School of Public Policy
Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management
Conference date: June 28-29, 2011
Location: State University – Higher School of Economics
Moscow, Russia
The main web page for the conference is:
http://www.umdcipe.org/conferences/moscow/moscowmain.html
Public desire for better services from government is universal, but the approaches taken to improve public services, and the outcomes achieved, vary dramatically from country to country. Researchers and practitioners around the world have learned much about the factors that influence efficiency, effectiveness, equity, and responsiveness in public service design and delivery across different contexts. Lessons emerging from developing and transition countries have potential to shed new light on longstanding questions about public service performance.
In an effort to consolidate these lessons, the Higher School of Economics (HSE), the Russian Federation Ministry of Economic Development, and the University of aryland School of Public Policy (UMD), in collaboration with the Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM), will hold a conference in Moscow June 28-29, 2011. The conference is designed to attract a worldwide audience, including academics and professionals from universities, think tanks, government agencies, the private sector, civil society, and beyond.
Papers are solicited on all aspects of public policy and public management associated with improving the quality of public services at the local, sub-national, national, and regional levels. Cross-national and comparative papers are encouraged, as are papers that explore the exigencies of public administration in the Russian Federation while advancing concrete proposals to improve public services for Russian citizens. Papers will be presented in topic-oriented panels with presenters and discussants.
Program co-chairs:
Prof. Alexey Barabashev
Dean, School of Public Administration, State University–Higher School
of Economics (SU-HSE)
Prof. Douglas J. Besharov
School of Public Policy, University of Maryland (UMD)
Chair, International Activities Committee, Association for Public
Policy Analysis and Management
Co-editor, International Policy Exchange Series, Oxford University Press
Program committee
Kenneth Apfel, School of Public Policy, UMD
Karen Baehler, School of Public Affairs, American University
Andrey Klimenko, School of Public Administration, SU-HSE
Maureen Pirog, Indiana University; Editor, Journal of Policy Analysis
and Management
Jeffrey Straussman, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy,
State University of New York (Albany)
Lev Yakobson, School of Public Administration, SU-HSE
Sergey Parkhomenko, School of Public Administration, SU-HSE
The conference agenda is broad. Possible topics for papers include, but are not limited to the following:
• Reinventing public service design and delivery
• Measuring performance (using administrative and other data)
• Governance, leadership, and financing
• Roles of formal and informal institutions, especially in developing
and transition countries
• Transparency, integrity, and anti-corruption initiatives
• Collaboration across agencies, sectors, and federal systems
• E-government
• Citizen and community engagement
• Globalization and the role of international organizations
• Lessons from experiments: Contracting out, public-private
partnerships, quasi-markets, specialized agencies, etc.
• Beyond policy and public management fads: What works under varying conditions?
Abstract submissions: Please click here to submit an abstract online
through the APPAM website.
Deadline: The deadline for abstract submissions is January 24, 2011. (Extended)
Language: Please note that English will be the official language of the conference. Abstracts, papers, and presentations are expected to be delivered in English, but papers and abstracts may be submitted in Russian as well as in English.
Schedule:
10 Dec. 2010 Early registration begins
24 Jan. 2011 Deadline to submit proposals (Extended)
21 Feb. 2011 Proposal status notifications
4 Apr. 2011 Early registration ends, regular registration begins;
papers due for distribution
25 Apr. 2011 Program available online
23 May 2011 Regular registration ends; all additional registrations
must be made on-site
27 Jun. 2011 Welcome dinner for paper presenters, panel chairs, and
panel discussants
28 Jun. 2011 Opening plenary and keynote address
Registration is now available; click here to register through the
APPAM website.
Early registration will close on April 4, 2011. Regular registration
will close on May 23, 2011. After this date, registration will be
available on-site at the conference.
Persons in low-income countries: You may be eligible for a waiver of the registration fee. Please contact Ms. Elena Guseletova at eguseletova@hse.ru for more information.
Side trips: For more information on side trips or personal excursion tours being planned please see the conference website at:
http://www.umdcipe.org/conferences/moscow/moscowmain.html
Hotel accommodations: HSE is coordinating hotel accommodations in Moscow for the conference. To learn more and to make reservations, please click here. Post-conference publication: Papers from the conference will be considered for publication in the Oxford University Press Series on “Comparative Policy Analysis.” Information about the series is available at:
http://www.umdcipe.org/international_policy_exchange_series/aboutseries.html
Contact information: For more information about the conference, please visit the conference website:
http://www.umdcipe.org/conferences/moscow/moscowmain.html
Contact Person:
For inquires about paper proposals, opportunities to support the conference, registration, or administrative matters
Ms. Elena Guseletova
Head of International Office
School of Public Administration, SU-HSE
20 Myasnitskaya Street, office 605
e-mail: eguseletova@hse.ru
Tel: 495 628 96 09
Essay Contest
Posted in General on December 17th, 2010 by PSamuels – Comments OffI am pleased to announce that kaiserEDU.org will launch its fifth annual essay contest on January 19, 2011. Students will be asked to submit an original essay of no more than 1,000 words. If the essay topic is relevant to course work you are preparing for next semester, you may wish to include the contest as part of your class assignments, as other professors have done in past years.
Essay Topic:
In March 2010, President Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA). There has been extensive debate over the law and Americans remain divided about what lawmakers should do going forward, with some favoring expansion of the law, some wanting to leave it as is and focus on implementation, and some wanting to repeal parts of or the entire law. You’ve just been hired as a health aide to a newly elected member of Congress (choose one) who has asked you to prepare a memo summarizing what the next steps should be on health reform. In 1,000 words or less, please explain and justify your recommendations, identify major challenges, and discuss how they could be addressed.
Undergraduate and graduate students will be judged separately and the first-place winners will be awarded $1,500; second-place winners will receive $750. Complete details, dates, rules and regulations for the essay contest will be available online by January 19, 2011 and all essays must be submitted by February 28, 2011.
You can read the winning essays from last year’s contest online.
KaiserEDU.org is a free website which provides a wide range of educational materials and resources on major areas of health care policy, designed for students and faculty. The site has several health reform materials, including tutorials and issue modules that would be useful resources for students researching the essay question. Additionally, resources on the Kaiser Family Foundation’s Health Reform Source feature research, analysis, information and polling on the health reform law and implementation from the Kaiser Family Foundation as well as other sources.
Kansas City, MO Cookingham-Noll Management Fellowship
Posted in General on December 16th, 2010 by PSamuels – Comments OffI wanted to let you all know that Kansas City, Missouri’s Cookingham-Noll Management Fellowship will be renewed for FY 2011-12. We will be accepting applications for the fellowship starting December 19th. Please pass this along to your students who will be completing their course work by May 2011. They can find the link to the fellowship website by visiting http://kcmo.org/manager.
The deadline for applying is Monday, January 10, 2011. We have to turn around applications quickly because we are working through our human resources department this year. Applicants will need to complete the online application and supply a cover letter, resume, 3 letters of recommendation, and complete a writing exercise.