POLICHICKS: January 2008

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Qualitative Research Table of Contents for 1 February 2008; Vol. 8, No. 1

Qualitative Research -- Table of Contents Alert
A new issue of Qualitative Research has been made available:

1 February 2008; Vol. 8, No. 1
URL: http://qrj.sagepub.com/content/vol8/issue1/?etoc

Contrasting perspectives on narrating selves and identities: an invitation to dialogue
Brett Smith and Andrew C. Sparkes
Qualitative Research 2008;8 5-35
http://qrj.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/8/1/5?etoc

Power and pleasure in ethnographic home-work: producing a recognizable ethics
Alecia Youngblood Jackson
Qualitative Research 2008;8 37-51
http://qrj.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/8/1/37?etoc

Educational ethnography as performance art: towards a sensuous feeling and knowing
Carl Bagley
Qualitative Research 2008;8 53-72
http://qrj.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/8/1/53?etoc

Focus groups and the study of violence
Tarja Poso, Paivi Honkatukia, and Leo Nyqvist
Qualitative Research 2008;8 73-89
http://qrj.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/8/1/73?etoc

`Entering the blogosphere': some strategies for using blogs in social research
Nicholas Hookway
Qualitative Research 2008;8 91-113
http://qrj.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/8/1/91?etoc

The tip of the iceberg: working on the Victoria Climbie Data Corpus Project
Yvette Taylor
Qualitative Research 2008;8 115-135
http://qrj.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/8/1/115?etoc

Naturalistic inquiry and the saturation concept: a research note
Glenn A. Bowen
Qualitative Research 2008;8 137-152
http://qrj.sagepub.com/cgi/content/abstract/8/1/137?etoc

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

National Council for the Research on Women

CALL FOR PROPOSALS--maybe we should do something togetgher as a class?

What are the critical research and policy issues for women and girls in 2008 and beyond, in such areas as human and economic security, health care, immigration, violence, and social justice?

We invite proposals for panels, workshops, roundtables, posters, and sessions focused on critical research issues. Applicants are encouraged to submit proposals showcasing innovative research, advocacy approaches, and methods; new scholarship and trends in the field; and program or center models.

Abstracts of proposed papers or presentations are due by February 15, 2008. For more information please vist our website or contact C. Nicole Mason at nmason@ncrw.org.

Sincerely,

C. Nicole Mason

Director of Research and Policy Initiatives

National Council for Research on Women (NCRW)

11 Hanover Square, 24th Floor

New York, NY 10005

Phone: 212.785.7335 x202

Fax: 212.785.7350

Jean Baker Miller Training Institute

Forwarded from Jasmine:

All of us at the JBMTI hope you are enjoying the beginning of a GREAT 2008!

We are finalizing plans for our upcoming training programs, including the Summer Advanced Training Institute and the annual Relational Research Forum! We will let you know when the latest information is posted on the JBMTI website.

Until then, we invite you to download the attached 2008 JBMTI Calendar, which includes favorite quotes by our founder, Jean Baker Miller, M.D.-Enjoy!

Wishing you a year of many, many growth-fostering relationships!

Your friends at the JBMTI

P.S. Please feel free to share this calendar with friends or colleagues! People can also download the calendar at: jbmti.org

Jean Baker Miller Training Institute
www.jbmti.org
Wellesley Centers for Women
www.wcwonline.org
E-mail: jbmti@wellesley.edu
Phone: 781-283-3800

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Summer Workshop on Immigration and Social Change in Britain and the U.S.

Jasmine forwarded this to me to share:

Dear Graduate Students,

I am co-directing, with Robert Putnam from the Government Department and the Kennedy School, a workshop on international migration and social change in Britain and the US. The workshop will be outside Manchester June 9-20 and for accepted students all expenses are paid. Information about the workshop and an application are at

http://www.wjh.harvard.edu/soc/faculty/waters/Manchester2008/

It is open to current graduate students in the social sciences, including those from professional schools at Harvard.

Best,

Mary

Mary C. Waters
M. E. Zukerman Professor of Sociology
Sociology Department
540 William James Hall
33 Kirkland Street
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 02138
mcw@wjh.harvard.edu
Phone (617) 495-3947
Fax (617) 496-5794

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

An Excellent Resource on Women in Politics

So, I was in the office of the CWPPP last week, waiting to meet with Christa, and I came across an excellent resource. Turns out that the McCormack School of Public Policy publishes the New England Journal of Public Policy...AND that they recently devoted an entire issue to Women. Articles include:

Women in Power, by Margaret McKenna
Women in New England Politics, by Paige Ransford et al.
The Face of Corporate Leadership: Finally Poised for Major Change? by Toni G. Wolfman
We've Got the Power: The Rise of Women Entrepreneurs by Phyllis Swersky et al
New Directions in Workforce Development: Do They Lead to Gains for Women? by Susan Crandall and Surabhi Jain
Rethinking Retirement Policy in Massachusetts by Ellen A. Bruce
Why Not a Dollar? by Evelyn Murphy

The journal can be found in the Healy Library...Volume 22, Numbers 1 and 2, 2007

Friday, January 11, 2008

Young Feminists Split: Does Gender Matter?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2008/01/10/AR2008011003941.html?wpisrc=newsletter&wpisrc=newsletter&wpisrc=newsletter

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Save Bialowieza Forest, Europe's Last Primeval Temperate Forest

TAKE ACTION

Demand the Polish government stop exploitation of the ancient Bialowieza forest, preserve the whole complex as a national park, and end permanently extensive logging that threatens Europe's last remnant old-growth northern temperate forests

http://www.ecoearth.info/alerts/send.asp?id=poland

Situated on the Polish/Belarussian border, the Bialowieza Forest is a priceless relic of lowland European forests, a place where the last fragments of primeval temperate old-growth forest on the Central European lowland have survived. It is home to many species extinct elsewhere including the European Bison, the largest terrestrial mammal of Europe; and also contains lynx, wolves and other threatened wildlife and plants. Yet approximately 90% of the forest remains unprotected... For many years environmental NGOs, scientists, concerned citizens in Poland and abroad have asked successive Polish governments to protect the forest, asking them to ban cutting of old growth and for enlargement of the Bialowieza National Park to protect the whole forest complex. Until now there has been little success. After the autumn elections Poland has a new government, so we are trying anew. Please help influence Polish politicians by sending the protest email below. After doing so please note the exciting update on our New York City rainforest timber campaign.

TAKE ACTION NOW:http://www.ecoearth.info/alerts/send.asp?id=poland

Gloria Steinman NYT Editorial

http://www.nytimes.com/2008/01/08/opinion/08steinem.html

Monday, January 7, 2008

Call for Presentations for Harvard Migration & Immigrant Incorporation Workshop

Jasmine sent me this to post. It's from the Harvard Migration Immigration Incorporation Workshop:

We are working on the Spring schedule for our workshop. If you would like to present a paper or a chapter of your research at our workshop, please send us an email with a tentative title (and an abstract, if possible) and we will save you a slot.

Best,
Onoso and Van
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Harvard Migration and Immigrant Incorporation Workshop
Website: www.wjh.harvard.edu/soc/mii
Email: mii@wjh.harvard.edu

Friday, January 4, 2008

Broad Residency Program

Every year, 1 million children drop out of school. At one point, these students were eager to learn and filled with dreams. Our public school system is failing them.

But the management experience of graduates from top business schools (including 13 alumni of HBS) is making a difference.

The Broad Residency is a prestigious nationwide program that places MBAs, MPPs, and JDs* into* *full-time management positions *in school districts and charter management organizations - environments with complex issues that rival those of the corporate world.
* *
*We need help raising awareness of this career opportunity. Do you know someone who would be interested? Can you forward this email through your network? (The deadline to apply is January 21.)*

Working from within the system, Broad Residents report to superintendents or top cabinet members and lead management projects which ultimately improve the educational experience of all American children. They receive *starting salaries of $80-$90K, two years of professional development and access to a nationwide network of education leaders. *Experience in the education industry is not required.

*Feel free to contact me directly or visit www.broadresidency.org to learn more.*

Chaka Booker
Director, Recruitment
The Broad Center

10900 Wilshire Boulevard
Los Angeles, California 90024
cb@broadcenter.org

Thursday, January 3, 2008

New Issue of Gender & Society

A new issue of Gender & Society has been made available:

1 December 2007; Vol. 21, No. 6

Table of Contents URL: http://gas.sagepub.com/content/vol21/issue6/?etoc

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Happy New Year!!!!

Jobs/Opportunities

1)
MASSACHUSETTS NOW STATEWIDE MANAGER & LOBBYIST

RESPONSIBILITIES
The National Organization for Women (NOW) is the largest organization of feminist activists in the United States. The Massachusetts Chapter of the National Organization for Women (Mass. NOW) has about 5,000 members and 9 local chapters throughout the state. The Mass. NOW Statewide Manager's primary responsibilities fall under Legislative Organizing, Fundraising, and Office Management.

The Statewide Manager will run Mass. NOW and Greater Boston NOW's legislative advocacy and internship programs as well as support fundraising efforts and will act as office manager of the Mass. and Boston NOW office (located in Boston). Specifically, the responsibilities include:

Legislative Organizing & Lobbying (50%)
· Insuring participation of NOW activists in the legislative program, including outreach to and retention of Legislative Committee members
· Involving Massachusetts NOW's membership base and chapters in the legislative program and related actions
· Representing NOW on issue-based legislative coalitions; being active in the progressive community; clearly and effectively articulating NOW's issues
· Monitoring the status of NOW's priority legislation; potentially writing and filing new legislation
· Educating and lobbying state legislators on the full range of NOW's priority issues and NOW-endorsed legislation
Fundraising (25%)
· Managing the Mass. NOW Foundation's solicitation strategies
· Setting and implementing a fundraising plan with chapter boards and Mass. NOW Foundation board
· Soliciting and stewarding Mass. NOW donors, as appropriate
Office Management (25%)
· Recruiting, screening and supervising interns
· Ensuring that the Mass. NOW office runs smoothly
· Database upkeep

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
· Demonstrated commitment to justice and equality for women
· At least one year of organizing experience preferred; fundraising experience a plus
· Ability to work with and motivate volunteers and interns
· Excellent writing and communication skills
· Ability to work independently
· At least eighteen month commitment
· Knowledge of Massachusetts political landscape a plus
· Fluency in language other than English a plus

This is a full-time time position offering a total comprehensive package of $34,000.00 annually. Women of color and LGBT individuals are encouraged to apply. E-mail applications are preferred; please send cover letter, resume, 3-5 page writing sample, and three references (with both email and phone contact information) to massnow@massnow.org with the subject: Statewide Manager Position. No phone calls, please.

Applications may also be submitted to:
Statewide Manager Search Committee
Massachusetts NOW/Boston NOW
1105 Commonwealth Avenue, Suite 201
Boston, MA 02215
Fax: 617-254-9134

2) EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Mass. Women’s Political Caucus, Inc., 501(c)4
Mass. Women’s Political Caucus Education Fund, 501(c)3
Headquartered in Boston, Mass.

The Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus seeks a dynamic and skilled Executive Director who will lead the organization in effectively achieving its mission and goals.

Founded in 1971, the Massachusetts Women's Political Caucus, a multi-partisan and non-profit membership organization and state affiliate of the National Women’s Political Caucus, has a mission to recruit, train and help elect and appoint qualified, pro-choice women to public office.

The primary function of the Executive Director is to provide professional management and fund raising for all MWPC and MWPC Education Fund operations. Operations include but are not limited to office administration, overview of annual budgets and proper fund allocations, fund raising and development, overview of all education programs and political work. Director will support Board and its committees with all of their work and programs.

Overview of the MWPC and its Programs

MWPC staff consists of a full-time Executive Director and a full-time Associate Director. The ED and AD also supervise interns throughout the school year including the paid internship of the Deborah Blumer Scholar, in the memory of the late state representative. With a budget of approximately $225,000 representing a combination of individual contributions and corporate support, MWPC provides workshops and training for those who are interested in seeking political office. MWPC also participates in a variety of initiatives that help promote women in elected office and to high positions in state government.

Administrative Responsibilities, office:
Oversee all day-to-day administration and maintenance of office
Computer literacy with Microsoft Office (access, excel, word)
Review and field phone calls, e-mail, fax, and correspondence
Data entry to keep the donor base and other files updated and maintained
Maintenance and updating the website
Word processing for the majority of all relative correspondence and documents
Overall responsibility for computer systems, equipment maintenance and acquisition
Keep all MWPC files in accessible order
Oversee all event planning, scheduling, program budgets and timelines
Oversee all mailing schedules and coordinate most of them
Interview and supervise college interns for additional office support

Fiscal Responsibilities
Work with Executive Committee to develop accurate annual Budget
Monitor expenditures; Working with the Associate Director, oversee processing of all bills and requests for reimbursement, and get them (properly identified as to organization and source of expenditure) for payment, with the exception of the PAC account which is overseen by the Treasurer.
Monitor revenues; Oversee processing of all revenues in office with both hard copies and database entries, and get all checks and cash (properly identified as to organization and source of income) to Treasurer for deposit

Fund Raising Responsibilities
Work with Steering Committee &/or Executive Committee to develop Fundraising Plan
Work with Special Events Committee (fund raising) to support the annual Good Guys Awards (February), the Tribute to Abigail Adams (June) and the quarterly breakfast series Commonwealth Commentary launched in Jan. 2008, including implementation of event timelines and budgets, invitations, mailings, follow-up. Staff fundraising events. Oversee collection of all revenues and expenditures as noted in fiscal responsibilities
Write and respond to any foundation grants (Heinz Foundation, etc.)
Oversee direct mail projects, such as annual membership drive, year-end-special-appeal,
and any others determined with Steering Committee
Cultivate donors and develop relationships with them to keep them engaged in contributing

Education Committee and Programs Responsibilities
Work with Education Committee to support planned educational events (such as Campaign Skills Training, Annual Meeting), including implementation of event timelines and budgets, invitations, mailings, follow-up.
Staff educational events.
Oversee collection of all revenues and expenditures as noted in fiscal responsibilities
With approval from Executive Committee, work with Coalition efforts to co-sponsor events, forums, open houses, debates, etc. in an effort to promote the Caucus and further engage women in the political process
Work with appropriate Coalitions to broaden the MWPC’s base and
strength in the effort to recruit and collectively/educationally support women candidates
Facilitate the Intern Program
Oversee all production of Educational and Resource material
Oversee any purchasing and marketing of “sales” items
Work with Newsletter Editor for timely production and content of quarterly newsletter
Advocate for issues pertinent to the MWPC as deemed appropriate by the Executive
Committee (such as preparing testimony about specific bills at the State House)
Keep informed of current events and political happenings as they relate to MWPC

Media and PR Responsibilities
Work with Board’s PR subcommittee to develop a media campaign to promote MWPC events and mission
Oversee appropriate calendar announcements, press releases, media advisories for all events and/or political endorsements in timely fashion
Maintain basic media database; cultivate some media contacts
Work with President to respond to media inquiries

Membership Development Responsibilities
Oversee annual membership recruitment mailing (January), follow-up phonathon, and 2nd follow-up mailing (March/early April)
Work with Membership Committee to host House Parties and help find appropriate events
(sponsored by other organizations) to staff a MWPC table with literature/membership
Support Steering Committee/Board to participate in recruitment of members
Oversee collection of all revenues and expenditures as noted in fiscal responsibilities

Organizational development
Assist Steering Committee/Board with Strategic Planning as needed

Relationship to Ad Hoc Committees
Staff and support needs of Ad Hoc Committees such as Nominating, Young Professionals Group, Web Site, By-Laws, etc.

Political Action
Note: the MWPC also has a Political Action Committee registered and in compliance with the Massachusetts Office of Campaign and Political Finance
Work with Political Action Committee to collect addresses of potential women candidates, oversee mailings of endorsement packets to candidates, oversee and track responses, set-up interviews w/PAC Board, oversee correspondence. Keep appropriate files.
Work w/Board on any events, fund raising efforts, mailings, etc. to support PAC work

Requirements:

The ideal candidate should have a bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 3 – 5 years experience. It is critical that the candidate have a proven track record in fundraising and significant experience in political organizing. In addition, the candidate needs to be an effective communicator with public speaking and public relations skills. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.

To express interest in this position, please send resume and cover letter to the MWPC Search Committee at edsearch@mwpc.org

Bios and Contact Info

Heather Panahi (Co-Class Representative)
Case Study: Making 'Herstory'- Preparing Young Women for Leadership in the 21st Century
Internship: MassNOW and the Massachusetts Coalition on the Status of Women
Bio: Master's in Teaching, 8 years experience teaching Social Studies Education in both public and private high schools. Area of concentration/specialty: Political Science, Economics, African Studies, Public Speaking and Model UN. - Freelance writer and author of multicultural children's literature with a love of advocacy, activism and all things political. Just launched my first bid for local office...and lost! But determined to finagle my way into public office myself, or train future young women to do it for me!

Lily Lockhart (Co-Class Representative)
Case Study: 'No Child Left Behind' in Low Income Schools
Internship: Center for Law and Education
Bio: Intern for State Rep Balser, Chairwoman on Committee for Mental Health and Substance , Abuse HighSchool Teacher - Photo and Computer Graphics, Queens NY, predominantly minority and low income student body Photography - lilylockhart.com (this is a little out of date)General Knowledge-Special Education and Special Needs. Connections to a few Education advocacy organizations

Stephanie Drahan
Case Study: Improving Access to EC
Internship: Working for Rep. Alice Wolf's Office
Bio: Skidmore College-- Women's Studies and GovernmentVolunteer at PPLM, Naral

Penny Price
CaseStudy: Illegal Immigration
Internship: Intern for Rep. Liz Malia
Bio: Graduated in 2007 from University of Massachusetts-Boston. Currently work at ABCD University High School as a counselor.

Carol Nemet
Case Study: Licensure of Mental Health Care Providers
Internship: Intern for Rep. Thomas Calter Bio:Consolidated Mortgage Services, Senior Loan Officer and Marketing Director, Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, Professional Photographer http://www.imagerybydesign.com/. Knowledge and Skills- Non-profit work regarding Affordable Housing, DE FHA Underwriter

Gosia Tomaszewska
Case Study: Pay Equity in the Mental Health Field
Internship: MassNOW
Bio: BA in History and Psychology from Douglass College of Rutgers University; MA in European studies focusing on Central and Eastern Europe from Jagiellonian University in Krakow, Poland; Research Interests: Eastern Europe/Women's Human Rights/Mental Health--more specifically Soviet bloc countries and their post-Communist histories, Polish-Jewish relations, Holocaust, collective identity of Polish women, Polish feminist movement, pay equity in the mental health field; Work experience mostly in the mental health field; fluent in Polish and speak some Russian; love dogs--have the cutest dog in the world named Dzem--a mix of a boxer and St. Bernard; partner is a computer genius so "I" might be of some help with technical issues:);

Thursday, January 24, 2008

Qualitative Research Table of Contents for 1 February 2008; Vol. 8, No. 1

Wednesday, January 23, 2008

National Council for the Research on Women

Jean Baker Miller Training Institute

Thursday, January 17, 2008

Summer Workshop on Immigration and Social Change in Britain and the U.S.

Tuesday, January 15, 2008

An Excellent Resource on Women in Politics

Friday, January 11, 2008

Young Feminists Split: Does Gender Matter?

Wednesday, January 9, 2008

Save Bialowieza Forest, Europe's Last Primeval Temperate Forest

Gloria Steinman NYT Editorial

Monday, January 7, 2008

Call for Presentations for Harvard Migration & Immigrant Incorporation Workshop

Friday, January 4, 2008

Broad Residency Program

Thursday, January 3, 2008

New Issue of Gender & Society

Tuesday, January 1, 2008

Happy New Year!!!!

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