SLU Public Policy Studies

The Department of Public Administration in the College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs (CUPPA), University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) (http://www.uic.edu/cuppa/pa) seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member at the assistant level with expertise primarily in the management field.    Preference will be given to candidates who can also contribute to one or more of the other core competencies of the department:  financial management (including public finance), information and performance management, non-profit management, local government management, survey research methods, and science and technology policy.  The position will begin in August 2010, and is part of a multi-year expansion of the CUPPA as outlined in its 2010 Strategic Plan (http://www.uic.edu/cuppa/cuppa2010plan.pdf).  The position is also contingent upon budgetary approval.

Candidates should have a strong commitment to research, and be active in pursing external funding.  The program also values excellence in teaching at both the graduate and undergraduate levels.  The department offers two graduate degrees: the Master in Public Administration (MPA), which is fully accredited by the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration, and the Ph.D. in Public Administration.  The department also co-directs an undergraduate degree program (B.A. in Urban and Public Affairs) with CUPPA’s Urban Planning and Policy program.

Candidates must have an earned PhD or attained ABD status in public administration, political science, public policy, economics, or a related field.  Successful candidates will be required to teach four courses over two semesters. Underrepresented faculty are particularly encouraged to apply.

The University of Illinois at Chicago is a Carnegie Doctoral/Research – Extensive institution. Located just west of Chicago’s Loop, it enrolls 25,000 students and is the largest public research university in the Chicago area.  The College of Urban Planning and Public Affairs was created in 1995 as part of UIC’s Great Cities Initiative.  It houses two academic programs (Public Administration and Urban Planning).  The College also hosts seven research centers: the Survey Research Laboratory, the Great Cities Institute, the Urban Transportation Center, the Institute for Research on Race and Public Policy, the Great Cities Urban Data Visualization Lab, the Center for Urban Economic Development, and the Voorhees Center for Neighborhood and Community Improvement.

Application Procedure. Please submit a curriculum vitae, confidential letters of recommendation from at least three references, two writing samples (publications preferred), a one-page statement of research interests, and a one-page statement of teaching philosophy and experience to: Prof. Rebecca Hendrick, Chair, Public Administration Search Committee, Department of Public Administration (M/C 278), University of Illinois at Chicago, 412 S. Peoria St., Chicago, IL  60607-7064 (hendrick@uic.edu).  Applications received by November 15, 2009, will receive fullest consideration.  The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

It is the policy of the University of Illinois at Chicago not to engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a disabled veteran or a veteran of the Vietnam era and to comply with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders and regulations.

DOT is seeking an experienced project manager for its Public Space Unit to manage the development and implementation of street design standards and policies of DOT’s new Street Design Manual. This position is in the Public Spaces Unit in the Division of Planning and Sustainability, which was formed in 2007 to implement the public space elements of PlaNYC 2030, the City’s blueprint for creating a more sustainable city and the agency’s Sustainable Streets strategic plan. In addition to the development and implementation of the Street Design Manual, the unit develops public spaces on DOT property around the City.

Details are available here. Look under “inside DOT” and click on “employment opportunities.”

You now have an opportunity to encourage Google to add cycling routes on their “Suggest It” page. Please make sure that Google knows this should be a priority!

Here’s how you can help:

1.    Go to http://maps.google.com/support/bin/static.py?page=suggestions.cs

2.    Scroll down the list to the Route Information section

3.    Click the “Suggest It” button after the last choice – “Add bike trail information and biking directions”.

If you want to do more than click a request, you need to write to the discussion forums and hope Google staff pays attention. If you choose to take this extra step, feel free to use the above talking points.

Explicit bicycle maps are useful for several important reasons:

1.    Cyclists need routes that minimize the use of congested roadways. No extant Google (or competing) maps do so. Many cities (like St. Louis) and counties have gone to considerable labor and expense to mark bicycle routes. These would be the obvious heart of the Google bicycle map database.

2.    Many cities have created dedicated bicycle lanes or bike/ped facilities through dense developed areas, such as the Bay Trail and the Ohlone Bikeway from Richmond to Berkeley. More people will use them if they can map their locations and connections!

3.    Transit maps often indicate walking routes to and from terminals/stops – but not cycling routes, which vastly increases the range of travel for cyclists. Bicycle maps should be integrated with the transit maps.

The Department of Public Administration in the College of Public Affairs and Community Service invites applications for an assistant professor position starting August 15, 2010. This is a tenure-track appointment.

Responsibilities:

Primary teaching responsibilities are in the department’s NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration program and its PhD program.

Qualifications:

Candidates must hold an earned doctorate in public administration or related field at the time the appointment begins. Candidates must have teaching experience appropriate to rank. Applications from candidates with research and teaching interests in human resource management and/or nonprofit management are particularly desired.

Setting:

The University of North Texas, the largest and most comprehensive university in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, has more than 34,000 students, one-fourth of whom are graduate students. The M.P.A. program is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the area of city management and urban policy. The department offers a B.S. in Emergency Administration and Planning, the first of its kind in the nation, and a Ph.D. in public administration and management. More information may be obtained at www.padm.unt.edu. Proximity to the D-FW metropolitan area, which includes hundreds of local governments, many non-profit organizations and foundations, and federal regional headquarters, affords numerous opportunities for research and student experiential learning.

Application Procedures:

Review of complete files begins October 1, 2009, and will continue until the search is closed. All applicants must apply online at: http://facultyjobs.unt.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=50478. Applicants must submit a letter of interest, current vita, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for three references.

Contact for questions:

Dr. Abraham David Benavides

Search Committee Chair

Department of Public Administration

University of North Texas

Phone: 940-565-3264

Abraham.Benavides@unt.edu

AA/ADA/EOE

Capital Semester in Washington, DC
Spring 2010: January 13 – May 1, 2010
Fall 2010: August 28 – December 11, 2010
Georgetown University, Washington, DC
www.DCinternships.org/CS

***SPRING 2010 – EARLY APPLICATION DEADLINE – OCTOBER 1, 2009***
****SCHOLARSHIP FUNDING AVAILABLE****

Sponsored by The Fund for American Studies in partnership with Georgetown University, Capital Semester combines substantive internships, courses for academic credit, professional development activities, site briefings and lectures led by prominent policy experts. Students choose between two tracks – public policy and political journalism.

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until the final deadline of November 1, 2009 for Spring 2010; however, the early deadline for 5% off the tuition balance and priority consideration for acceptance and internship placement is October 1, 2009. The early deadline for Fall 2010 is March 1, 2010. There is a substantial amount of scholarship funding available, and awards are made based on financial need and merit.

Capital Semester combines hands-on professional experience for 25 hours a week with a challenging academic experience. This fast-paced, residential program provides students from around the world with the opportunities to gain an edge in today’s competitive job market and graduate school admissions, and experience the excitement of Washington first-hand.

• Internships – Competitive placements with top sites in Washington, DC.
• Classes – 12 transferable credits from Georgetown University
• Housing – Roommate matching and furnished Capitol Hill apartments in the heart of D.C.
• Guest Lectures – With Washington’s top policy and industry experts
• Site Briefings – At the World Bank, CIA, State Department, U.S. Capitol and Federal Reserve
• Leadership & Professional Development – Leadership, mentoring and career building activities
• Networking – Interaction with seasoned professionals and student leaders from around of the world
• Scholarships – Generous scholarships are awarded based on merit and financial need

For more information and an online application, please visit our website www.DCinternships.org/CS. Should you have any questions, please email Dana Faught at admissions@tfas.org or call 1-800-741-6964.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA – ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION – The Department of Political Science and Public Administration at the University of North Florida invites applications for a tenure-track position in public administration at the rank of assistant professor to begin in August, 2010. A doctorate in political science, public administration or related discipline is required. The successful candidate will be a core faculty member in the department’s NASPAA-accredited Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree program, with some collateral responsibilities in the department’s undergraduate political science program. The department will consider all fields in public administration, but we are especially interested in a candidate who, along with general public administration, has demonstrated competencies in one or more of the following areas: Human resource management, research methods, budgeting and not-for-profit management and leadership. Preparation for undergraduate teaching in American politics or public policy is desirable, but the department will seek to provide opportunities for candidates to teach in their preferred areas of specialization. The department is particularly interested in candidates who have an interest in grant writing or applied research, and who otherwise demonstrate potential for research productivity. The normal teaching load is three courses per semester. UNF enrolls about 17,000 students and is located in Jacksonville, Florida, a rapidly growing metropolitan area with a population of over one million persons. Jacksonville is part of northeastern Florida’s historic “First Coast” and there are significant historical, cultural, and recreational resources in the immediate area including access to the St. Johns River and the Atlantic Ocean. Further information about the University of North Florida, the Department of Political Science and Public Administration and the MPA degree can be found on the departmental website at www.unf.edu/coas/polsci-pubadmin. Review of applications will begin November 13, 2009 and the search will remain open until the position is filled. 
Applicants must apply online at http://www.unfjobs.org and must mail all required documents to be considered for this position. Please mail the following materials: (1) letter of interest, including a brief statement of teaching and research interests, (2) current CV, (3) official graduate transcript, (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness (course syllabi, teaching evaluations, or related material), (5) evidence of research productivity including a writing sample (6) three letters of recommendation. 
Applications should be addressed to Chair, PA Search Committee, Position # 332700, Department of Political Science and Public Administration, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, FL 32224-7699. For further information, please contact Dr. Matthew Corrigan, Chair, Dept. of Political Science and Public Administration, mcorriga@unf.edu or 904-620-1926. The University of North Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action Institution.

It’s not official yet (we’re still trying to work out all the details), but we’re hoping to have our next SLUUPA event on Friday, September 25th at 5:30PM in Tegeler Hall.

We’re going to provide FREE PIZZA this time so make sure to leave time in your calendar!

I’ll post more information as soon as it’s available….

Wednesday September 16th

11:30 – 12:00 PM Social
12:00 – 12:15 PM Lunch
12:15—1:15 PM Program

CJ Muggs (101 W. Lockwood) in Webster Groves

$10 for students! (includes lunch) choice of grilled portabella panini, BBQ pulled pork sandwich, or grilled chicken club sandwich.

The deadline to register is noon Monday Sept. 14- click here to register.

 Ever wondered what happened after the truck empties your recycling bin and carts the recyclables off? This informative luncheon presentation will discuss the logistics of single stream recycling – from setting up a program to where all those cans and bottles end up.

Chris Seemayer, city administrator for the City of Brentwood, will explain the operation of Brentwood’s single-stream residential recycling program.  Since the City took over the program 2004, there has been a steady increase in tonsof solid waste materials diverted from the landfill.  Mr. Seemayer will explain the primary components of Brentwood’s residential recycling program, including how the city has developed its program in part with funds awarded through the St. Louis-Jefferson Solid Waste Management District.

Gary Gilliam of Resource Management will explain that single stream recycling is not a new concept; it has been a main stay of recycling on the East and West coast for years.  The process of single stream recycling was brought to St Louis by Resource Management operating locally in Earth City, MO. Single Stream recycling is a process where the resident/business can mix all recyclable materials in one bin/cart/container; making the task of recycling so easy in the home or business.

(STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Study for master’s and doctoral level students in environmental fields of study. Sixteen topic areas are described in the announcement. Approximately 120 awards will be made from a total pool of $4.7 million. Maximum award size is $37,000 per year (term of award depends on degree level). Eligibility is limited to students at fully accredited U.S colleges or universities. Students also must be U.S. citizens or individuals lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the U.S. Applications are due Oct 22. More information regarding the STAR Fellowships is available at:  http://epa.gov/ncer/rfa/2009/2009_star_gradfellow.html.

Excerpt regarding areas/topics of interest:

Applications are welcomed from students studying any academic discipline to the extent that the particular topic of research is related to EPA’s mission. This includes students studying in ecology, economics, engineering, modeling, the health sciences, physical sciences, earth sciences, exposure sciences, social sciences, informational sciences, mathematical and computer sciences, and environmental sciences…..Proposals may come from students in traditional and interdisciplinary academic disciplines; from students studying in emerging fields that will require increased human capacity such as in the exposure sciences; from students utilizing multidisciplinary approaches and/or addressing multiple media; and, in areas which focus on environmental justice, environmental education, community-based participation, and/or environmental decision-making.

Date: Six consecutive Wednesdays- September 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th and October 7th, 14th

Time: 7:30 AM- 9:30AM

Location: Saint Louis University, John Cook School of Business, Anheuser-Busch Auditorium

Price: FREE FOR STUDENTS; $50 for all sessions for others

Targeting St. Louis area businesses and municipal leaders, the goal of the Energy Matters Conference is to promote regional sustainability through education, awareness, and collaboration with local companies,  discussing local solutions to help you increase your profits and reduce your carbon footprint.

For details on each session and to register, click here.