APHA-SA Opportunities Committee Email November 13, 2006 Prepared by: Anna Pollack and Jennifer Cremeens, APHA-SA Opportunities Committee Co-Chairs If you have announcements you want included in this email, please send them to: opportunities@aphastudents.org Opportunities emails are now posted on our website, http://aphastudents.org/phso_weekly.php , along with archive versions. JOB POSTINGS 1. Associate/Assistant Professor – Texas Women’s University 2. Prevention Consultant – South Carolina 3. Assistant Professor of Health Promotion – Georgia College & State University 4. Relationship Manager, Healthy Schools Program – Missouri 5. Assistant professor, health education –Towson University 6. Assistant/Associate Professor (Extension) –Clemson University 7. Assistant Professor, Health Promotion/Wellness - University of Wisconsin-Stevens      Point 8. Assistant Professor Tenure-Track in Health Science – Sacramento State University 9. Program Assistant - advocates for youth –Washington DC 10. Assistant professor – Townson University 11. American Heart Association 1. ASSOCIATE/ASSISTANT PROFESSOR POSITIONS (TENURE-TRACK), DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH STUDIES, TEXAS WOMAN’S UNIVERSITY (FALL 2007) One full-time tenure track appointment in Health Studies at the rank of Associate/Assistant Professor. Three full-time tenure track appointments in Health Studies at the rank of Assistant Professor. Qualifications:  Earned doctorate in health education or health studies preferred; ABD considered.  Must be CHES certified or eligible. Experience in research and evaluation design, graduate-level statistics, Internet-based distance education, and electronic instructional technology is preferred. Responsibilities:  Teaching a variety of graduate and undergraduate health education courses, teaching some online classes; student advising and guiding graduate student work on papers, theses, and dissertations; involvement in research, scholarly publications, and professional service. Salary:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications General Information:  Texas Woman’s University is a comprehensive public university, primarily for women, with an enrollment of approximately 11,000 students.  The University’s main campus is in Denton, with other campus locations in Dallas and Houston.  The Department of Health Studies, with nine full-time faculty, offers the B.S., M.S., Ph.D., and Ed.D. degrees in Health Studies. Over 225 undergraduate and 110 graduate students are currently enrolled in these programs.  The curricula are designed to prepare graduates to function in a variety of health education and health promotion professional environments, including community, worksite, health care, public health, and academic settings. Application:  The position is available August 15, 2007. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  Send letter of application; professional vita; transcripts; and the names, titles, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three references specific to this position to:  Dr. Roger Shipley, Ed.D., Search Committee Chair, Department of Health Studies, Texas Woman’s University, P.O. Box 425499, Denton, TX 76204-5499. Email: facultyjobs@twu.edu Website: www.twu.edu/hs/hs.  TWU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 2. PREVENTION CONSULTANT – SOUTH CAROLINA The following employment opportunity is available with the South Carolina Department of Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse Services (DAODAS).  State applications will be accepted until the stated closing date.  Applicants will be required to submit a completed state application with original signatures to the DAODAS Human Resources Office prior to employment. Applications can be acquired at www.state.sc.us/jobs/application or by calling (803) 896-1145.  Upon selection, the candidate will be required to submit an original college transcript.  Some positions will be subject to a criminal record, driver’s license and child abuse register check, all of which must be clear and documented, prior to offering the position. DAODAS Title   Prevention Consultant Starting Salary   $38,000 - $42,000 State Title   Human Services Coordinator I    Class Code   GA50    Band 05 Position Type/Duration   Full-Time/Temporary     Position Number   4334 Job Location   101 Executive Center Dr. Schedule   8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., M-F Opening Date   October 27, 2006 Closing Date   November 13, 2006 Job Description: See Class Specification - GA50 (www.state.sc.us/cgi-bin/ohr/viewclass?ccode=GA50) Other Specific Duties: Assists the Prevention Coordinator in the provision of training, technical assistance, and quality assurance to the county alcohol and drug abuse authorities in South Carolina that receive funding for prevention programs from the federal Substance Abuse Prevention and Treatment Block Grant. Oversees implementation of the S.C. Prevention Workforce Development Plan, which includes arranging and implementing Prevention Quarterly Meetings; trainings on “Getting To Outcomes,” evidence-based programs, and environmental strategies; and other relevant prevention trainings.  Works with the state prevention certification board.  Assists with the preparation of state and federal reports and represents the department during meetings (as needed) as a presenter or participant. Required Qualifications: A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution of higher learning and professional experience in human services or social services programs Additional Preferred Qualifications: Five years of relevant program experience or a master’s degree in public health education or a prevention-related field from an accredited institution of higher learning and one year of relevant program experience.  Demonstrated knowledge of the substance abuse prevention field; ability to handle multiple tasks, be a self-starter, and maintain program priorities under pressure.  Ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion.  Strong word-processing skills and basic spreadsheet and PowerPoint skills.  Competency in public speaking and exceptional communication skills.  State certification as a prevention professional. Note:  These Additional Preferred Qualifications are desirable, but not mandatory, for applicants to be considered qualified for the position. 3. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HEALTH PROMOTION – GEORGIA COLLEGE & STATE UNIVERSITY Georgia College & State University DEPARTMENT OF KINESIOLOGY SCHOOL OF HEALTH SCIENCES ASSISTANT PROFESSOR OF HEALTH PROMOTION Georgia College & State University is Georgia's designated Public Liberal Arts University, with a strong commitment to student-centered education in a residential setting. The faculty, staff, and students of the university value and encourage high academic standards, lifelong learning; critical, independent and creative thinking; an appreciation of culture; and a global perspective. The university has an enrollment of approximately 5,100 students with a full range of student activities and athletic programs. The mission of the School of Health Sciences is to provide undergraduate and graduate programs in disciplines that emphasize health education, promotion, maintenance, and restoration. Liberal arts constructs permeate the health science majors thereby enhancing an understanding of the diverse, changing and complex health needs and values of society. POSITION TITLE:  Assistant Professor of Health Promotion POSITION DESCRIPTION: Full-time faculty, academic year contract. Teach undergraduate and graduate courses commensurate with training and experience. Participate in the placement and supervision of health education students in practicum and internship experiences. Student recruitment and advisement. Serve on Department, School, and University committees as assigned. Scholarly activity appropriate to the discipline. Community service appropriate to the academic discipline. QUALIFICATIONS: Candidates should possess an advanced degree in Health Promotion, Health Education or related area. Doctorate strongly preferred and is required for tenure (ABDs will be considered).  CHES is desirable along with demonstrated competence in college level teaching and effective communication and interpersonal skills.  Potential courses include: Health Promotion Program Planning; Health Education Methods; Community Health; Research Methodology; and content courses such as Substance Abuse, Diseases, Stress Management, and Personal Health. Three years experience as a practicing health educator and those who have an affinity for engaging a diverse student body in applied projects or learning experiences is preferred. SALARY:  Commensurate with experience and qualifications. APPLICATION TIMELINE:   Review of applications will begin December 1, 2006 and will continue until the position is filled. STARTING DATE:  August 1, 2007 APPLICATION PROCEDURE:    Submit a letter of application; curriculum vitae with position-specific summary; a philosophy of teaching statement; names, addresses and telephone numbers of at least 3 professional references; and copies of transcripts of all college/university level work (official transcripts will be required before an interview can be scheduled) to: Dr. Barbara Funke, Search Committee Chair, Georgia College & State University, Campus Box 065, Milledgeville, GA 31061 Phone: (478) 445-4072; FAX: (478) 445-1790 Email: barbara.funke@gcsu.edu TO LEARN MORE ABOUT GCSU, VISIT: http://www.gcsu.edu. Candidates from underrepresented groups and women are encouraged to apply - EEO/AA Institution. 4. RELATIONSHIP MANAGER, HEALTHY SCHOOLS PROGRAM – MISSOURI Job Description: The Relationship Manager of the Healthy Schools Program will be responsible for overall management and implementation of the healthy schools program with rural schools in SE, NE and Central Missouri. Responsibilities will include overseeing the recruitment of schools; delivery of direct technical assistance to schools; coordination of technical assistance needs with national Alliance staff; development, cultivation, and management of key relationships within target/recruited schools; hands-on guidance and support to key school champion(s) managing the program; and accountability for specific outcomes demonstrated by the schools. Performance will be measured by progress of the schools in the defined geographic region. This position will be located at the American Heart Association office in either St. Louis or Columbia, MO. Duties: *       The development and management of the healthy schools program within the region, including, conducting workshops/trainings and in-person visits and virtual technical assistance.  *        Helping to facilitate the recruitment of schools into the Healthy Schools Program. *     Managing direct and indirect technical assistance efforts and appropriate follow-up and coordinating those efforts with national center.  Coordinating efforts with Youth Market staff as appropriate to share information and reduce duplication. *       The development, cultivation, and management of key relationships within the school health and childhood obesity prevention communities in the regisons.   *   The marketing of the school recognition program within their territory to school officials through conferences, trainings, and publications.  *        Analyzing and reporting the program outcomes to AHA Affiliate staff & national Alliance staff.  *   Ability to travel 50% of the time, primarily in the defined territory. Minimum Qualifications: College degree is required. The successful candidate is required to have good knowledge of the school environment and/or successful management and implementation of programs in schools or with youth.  It is also desirable for the candidate to have some background in education or working with educators. Minimum of three years experience in general project management, school, policy, public health or youth environment. Experience in developing and managing relationships with diverse groups/environments and individuals. Competencies: *       Demonstrates a genuine interest and commitment to making kids’ lifestyle healthier  *  Demonstrates ability to acquire understanding and absorb new information rapidly. *       Empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view. * Ability to assess and identify significant opportunities and potential problems in schools and develop feasible solutions *    Self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook *       Constantly benchmarks “best practices” *       Plans, organizes, schedules, and budgets in an efficient, productive manner. *       Focuses on key priorities. *       Effectively juggles multiple projects. *       Excellent oral and written communication. Must be an excellent face-to-face and telephone communicator *       A natural forward planner who critically assesses own performance Please forward a cover letter, resume, and salary requirements to hr@healthiergeneration.org. 5. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, HEALTH EDUCATION –TOWSON UNIVERSITY Department of Health Science, Towson University to begin Fall, 2007. Salary commensurate with experience. This faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate coursework in the MS in Health Science Program, including but not limited to personal health, foundations of health education, curriculum and planning, and organization and development of instructional methodologies. Participation in scholarly activity, student advising, program development, community outreach, service to the University and the discipline are required. Qualifications: Completed doctoral degree in Health Education/Health Promotion or closely related field; candidates who are ABD will be considered, but all doctoral degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2008. CHES or CHES eligible preferred, with evidence of mastery of health education responsibilities, competencies, and sub-competencies as identified by the profession; expertise in one or more of the following content areas preferred: applied nutrition, food safety, homeland security; experience in teaching in higher education required; evidence of scholarship and service in the discipline required; knowledge and ability to use new technologies in the instructional process required; and ability to develop collaborative relationships with faculty across disciplines inside and outside of the university and with external health organizations required. For full consideration, please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, names of three professional references, including addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses, and official graduate school transcripts postmarked by October 31, 2006 to: Patricia M. Alt, PhD Health Education Search Committee Department of Health Science Towson University 8000 York Road Towson, MD 21252-0001 Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. 6. ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR (EXTENSION) – CLEMSON UNIVERSITY College of Health, Education and human development Department of  Public Health Sciences Assistant/Associate Professor (Extension) Position Available Position: Assistant/Associate Professor in the Department of  Public Health Sciences. This is a Public Service Activity (Extension) funded, tenure track position with a 12 month appointment. Qualifications: An earned doctorate in nutrition, public health or related health science area. Evidence of ability to perform community based intervention and /or outreach activities. Evidence of ability to teach at the graduate/undergraduate level, documentation of experience and ability to secure external funding. Familiarity with Land Grant University Extension Programs and Requirements. The successful candidate should possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, evidence of collaboration and experience in mentoring/advising students. Major Responsibilities: Initiate, sustain and promote an interdisciplinary program focusing on dietary, physical activity and lifestyle related chronic disease (obesity). Coordinate teaching, research and outreach efforts with other Clemson University academic/extension programs. Lead collaborative University efforts in health communication/social marketing interventions as they pertain to the focus areas. The candidate will work with external University partners such as the Greenwood Genetics Center and the S.C. Nutrition Research Consortium. Application Deadline: February 1, 2007 or until filled. Application Procedure: Applicant should send a letter of interest, curriculum vita and the names and addresses of three professional references to:  Karen Kemper, Ph.D. Chair, Search Committee Department of Public Health Science Clemson University Clemson, SC 29634-0745 Phone: (864)656-5490 Fax: (864)656-6227 E-mail kkaren@clemson.edu 7. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, HEALTH PROMOTION/WELLNESS - UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-STEVENS POINT Position Description:   The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point invites applications for a tenure-track position as Assistant Professor in Health Promotion/Wellness.  Responsibilities include teaching undergraduate students in a pre-professional health promotion and wellness curriculum. Essential professional skills and experiences include leading programs on a wide variety of wellness activities and issues, health activities coordination, and program development, management, and evaluation. Candidates must be innovative and willing to join a multidisciplinary faculty in health promotion, family and consumer sciences, and nutrition. Scholarly activity and service to the department and university are expected. Department/University Description:   The Health Promotion/Wellness program is located within the School of Health Promotion & Human Development. The School offers bachelors degrees in Health Promotion, Dietetics and Family and Consumer Sciences, and Masters Degree’s in Nutritional Sciences and Human & Community Resources.  The School has an enrollment of approximately 450 undergraduate and 80 graduate students. The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point enrolls about 8,500 students. The Health Promotion program has received several national awards for professional preparation of undergraduates. Qualifications:     PhD or ABD with intent to complete doctorate within one year; recent professional activity and leadership in health promotion and wellness field required.  Candidates must be committed to teaching and inspiring undergraduate students and manage multiple roles.  Skills and experience working with diverse populations is desirable. Appointment Date: An appointment may be made beginning August 2007 (Fall semester).  Initial screening will begin December 1, 2006 and continue until an acceptable candidate is identified. Terms of Employment: This is a tenure track appointment with faculty status at the Assistant Professor Level.  Position requires publication, teaching, and service for advancement.  Salary is appropriate to rank and experience. Application Procedure: Send cover letter, professional vita, official university transcripts, three reference letters, and reference contacts (name, address, telephone number) to                                    Lisa Ebert                                                      101 College of Professional Studies                                                      School of Health Promotion & Human Development                                                      UW-Stevens Point                                                      Stevens Point, WI 54481                                          For more information contact Annie Wetter, Search Committee Chair                                          (715) 346-2108  e-mail awetter@uwsp.edu                     Deadline: Screening will begin December 1, 2006 and continue until the position is filled. 8. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR TENURE-TRACK IN HEALTH SCIENCE – SACRAMENTO STATE UNIVERSITY California State University, Sacramento (SACRAMENTO STATE) invites applications from individuals interested in joining our dynamic and growing faculty.  With a current student population in excess of 28,000, SACRAMENTO STATE, the capital University, is one of the larger campuses in the 23-campus California State University system, the largest system of higher education in the nation.  The University is organized around seven colleges.  There are approximately 1,700 faculty who provide programs of instruction leading towards bachelor’s degrees in 60 disciplines and master’s degrees in 40 disciplines and one joint doctoral program. Sacramento is a high-growth metropolitan area with a population of approximately 2 million.  As California’s capital, Sacramento is an advantageous setting for premier academic programs.  As a major metropolitan university, SACRAMENTO STATE is committed to providing leadership in addressing significant regional needs and to enriching our liberal arts tradition.  The proximity of SACRAMENTO STATE to the California legislature and other agencies of state and federal government provides unparalleled opportunities for faculty and students to participate in public service through policy research, internships, and employment. Position Available: Assistant Professor tenure track position in the Health Science Program. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Doctorate in community health, public health, or closely related field. ABD candidates will be considered, but degree must be completed within two years of appointment.  Demonstrated satisfactory progress toward completion of doctorate will be required for annual retention. Required Qualifications: The applicant must have a Masters in Public Health (MPH) or Master of Science in Public Health (MSPH), or closely related field. College/university teaching experience and work experience in community health/public health/health care administration with diverse populations required. Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with Certified Health Education Specialist certification. Assignment: Teaching areas will be in community health and/or health care administration.  Teaching assignment may include courses in healthy lifestyles, human ecology and health, health psychology, public health administration and policy, community health planning and evaluation, disease prevention, epidemiology, biostatistics, or possibly other community health/health care administration related courses.  The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses (12 units per semester) using multimedia and technology, advise students, supervise fieldwork assignments, conduct research and scholarly activities, serve on departmental and university committees, be active in community service relevant to teaching and research, establish and maintain relationships with community agencies, and work as a cooperative member of the faculty. Appointment: Probationary tenuretrack position at the Assistant Professor level in the Department of Kinesiology and Health Science.  Salary range: $45,156-$56,928 (based on academic degree, teaching and professional experience). Application Procedure: Review of applications begins February 1st, 2007 and will continue until filled.  The applicant must submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, official transcripts of all college/university work (unofficial copies accepted until invited for interview), the telephone numbers and email addresses of at least five references, and letters of recommendation from the five references who will speak to the professional qualifications of the applicant.  Applicants are encouraged to submit evidence of successful teaching at the college/university level, research and/or scholarly activities or potential for such.  Selected candidates for interview will give a course-related presentation at the time of the interview. Send materials to:  Dr. Fred Baldini, Chair, Department of Kinesiology and Health Science, California State University, Sacramento, 6000 J Street, Sacramento, CA  95819-6073, (916) 278-6441. A successful California State University, Sacramento faculty member will promote the values of Sacramento State as a public, regional, comprehensive, metropolitan university. The Strategic Plan notes that "teaching and learning infuse and motivate all that we do."  At Sacramento State, the quality of the education we provide is our top priority.  Our campus community represents the broad diversity of our state and we believe that all are enriched and unified by this diversity. California State University, Sacramento is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer, and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in meeting its Strategic Plan goal of pluralism: "To develop a campus community whose diversity enriches the lives of all and whose members develop a strong sense of personal and community identity as well as mutual respect." CSUS hires only those individuals who are lawfully authorized to accept employment in the United States.  In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, California State University, Sacramento has made crime statistics available on-line at www.csus.edu/police/cleryact.htm.  Reported crimes that occurred on campus, in certain off-campus buildings or property owned or controlled by CSUS and on public property within or immediately adjacent to and accessible from the campus, during the last three years, are included. The report also includes institutional policies concerning campus security, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault and other safety matters.  Print copies are available in the library, and by request from the Office of Public Safety and the Office of the Vice President for Student Affairs. 9. PROGRAM ASSISTANT - ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH –WASHINGTON DC  Position Description  TITLE:     TPP Program Assistant      SCALE LEVEL: Program Assistant SUPERVISOR:    Program Director, Teen Pregnancy Prevention Initiatives ORGANIZATIONAL DESCRIPTION:  Advocates for Youth is dedicated to creating programs and promoting policies that help young people make informed and responsible decisions about their sexual health.  Since 1980, Advocates has provided information, training, and advocacy to youth, youth-serving organizations, policy-makers, and the media in the U.S. and internationally.  GENERAL PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Through a cooperative agreement with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Advocates provides intensive organizational capacity-building technical assistance (TA) to nine state teen pregnancy prevention organizations and four Title X Family Planning Regional Training centers.  The technical assistance strategy includes leadership coaching, phone and email TA, on-site consultation, leadership meetings and roundtables, training, and publications development.  The TA is frequently focused on board development; staff and organizational development; organizational visioning; resource and website development; and promoting science-based approaches and programs while minimizing conflict and controversy in the field. SUMMARY DESCRIPTION: The Program Assistant will work with and provide support to Advocates’ staff working on the CDC Promoting Science-Based Approaches (PSBA) Cooperative Agreement.  Activities include, but are not limited to, coordinating conference calls and staff schedules; travel and meeting planning; research and development of training modules and publications; and coordinating work of the HIV Program Review Panel. RESPONSIBILITIES:  · Coordinate staff schedules for and participate in PSBA team meetings; - Schedule TA calls, consultations, and site visits;  · Oversee on-site meeting arrangements for both Advocates’ sponsored events (e.g., SOLAR, DC Summit, training events) as well as for site visits;  · Conduct research related to topics and issues being addressed by Advocates’ staff within the scope of the Cooperative Agreement; develop materials and program inventories; · Coordinate and facilitate the work of the HIV Program Review Panel;  · Work with Program Director to formulate work plans, timelines, and activities designed to achieve program goals; · Respond to oral and written requests for information about teen pregnancy prevention, science-based approaches, science-based programs, research, and evaluation; · Help to integrate PSBA project activities with other Advocates’ projects; · Assist with the preparation of fundraising proposals and foundation and government reports; · Provide coverage to Advocates’ front desk receptionist as needed;   · Other tasks as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS:  · Three years of experience in adolescent sexual health education, teen pregnancy prevention, family planning, and/or HIV/STD prevention preferred;   · OR a bachelor’s degree in health education, social work, or related fields;  · A strong interest in adolescent sexual health, teen pregnancy prevention and sexual health education;  · Demonstrated experience working with national organizations, youth-serving organizations, or community-based organizations;  · Strong organizational, planning, interpersonal, and communication skills; · Technical skills in writing, public speaking, program development, customer service, evaluation, and using various Microsoft software. SALARY:  $30,000-$35, 000  Mail or fax resume with cover letter by November 15, 2006 to:  Program Director TPP                                                              Advocates for Youth 2000 M Street, NW, Suite 750 Washington , DC 20036 Fax: 202-419-1448 10. ASSISTANT PROFESSOR – TOWNSON UNIVERSITY Towson University College of Health Professions Health Science Department ASSISTANT PROFESSOR, HEALTH EDUCATION Department of Health Science, Towson University to begin Fall, 2007. Salary commensurate with experience. This faculty member will teach undergraduate and graduate coursework in the MS in Health Science Program, including but not limited to personal health, foundations of health education, curriculum and planning, and organization and development of instructional methodologies. Participation in scholarly activity, student advising, program development, community outreach, service to the University and the discipline are required. Qualifications: Completed doctoral degree in Health Education/Health Promotion or closely related field; candidates who are ABD will be considered, but all doctoral degree requirements must be completed by February 1, 2008. CHES or CHES eligible preferred, with evidence of mastery of health education responsibilities, competencies, and sub-competencies as identified by the profession; expertise in one or more of the following content areas preferred: applied nutrition, food safety, homeland security; experience in teaching in higher education required; evidence of scholarship and service in the discipline  required; knowledge and ability to use new technologies in the instructional process required; and ability to develop collaborative relationships with faculty across disciplines inside and outside of the university and with external health organizations required. For full consideration, please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, names of three professional references, including addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses, and official graduate school transcripts postmarked by November 15, 2006 to: Patricia M. Alt, PhD Health Education Search Committee Department of Health Science Towson University 8000 York Road Towson, MD 21252-0001 Towson University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and has a strong institutional commitment to diversity. Women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. 11. AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION At the APHA Annual Meeting, they provided a flyer of about 45 jobs. According to their website there are 125 listed. Check the website for more details! http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=1200032 Fellowships 1. Wellstone and Villers Fellowship 2. Creativity Workshop - 2007 Educator Fellowships in Italy 3. 2007 NCHS/AcademyHealth Fellowship – CDC 4. The Commonwealth Fund – Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy 5. Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program 6. Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral Fellows (F31) 1. WELLSTONE AND VILLERS FELLOWSHIPS Families USA, a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans, is accepting applications for the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice and the Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice. The Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice aims to advance social justice through health care advocacy by focusing on the unique challenges facing communities of color. Through this fellowship, established to honor the memory of the late Senator Paul D. Wellstone, Families USA hopes to expand the pool of talented social justice advocates from underrepresented racial and ethnic minority groups. The ideal candidate must demonstrate an interest in health care policy and racial/ethnic health disparities. Additionally, we are looking for an individual who displays the potential to contribute to social justice work after their year of hands-on experience as a fellow. You can find more information, including a downloadable application form, on our Web site. If you have any questions about the Wellstone Fellowship for Social Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact Melissa Rosenblatt at wellstonefellowship@familiesusa.org. The Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice was created in 2005 by Philippe Villers, Founder and President of Families USA. Villers Fellows work in Families USA's health policy department and assist the organization's efforts to improve access to health coverage for all Americans, especially for low-income and other vulnerable communities. Specifically, Villers Fellows will conduct research on a range of health care policy issues, and write and contribute to publications that are relevant to current health policy debates.  The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to health care justice work following their year as a fellow. You can find more  information, including a downloadable application form, on our Web site. If you have any  questions about the Villers Fellowship for Health Care Justice or would like to request hard copies of the application brochure, please contact Melissa Rosenblatt at villersfellowship@familiesusa.org. Both fellowships are year-long, full-time, salaried positions in Families USA's office in Washington, DC. Each year, one candidate will be selected for each fellowship.  Selected fellows will receive a compensatory package that includes an annual stipend of $35,000 and excellent health care benefits. I have attached a copy of each Fellowship's application brochure.  Please do not hesitate to contact Melissa Rosenblatt with any questions, or if you would like copies of the brochures at 202-628-3030. 2. CREATIVITY WORKSHOP - 2007 EDUCATOR FELLOWSHIPS IN ITALY FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Creativity Workshop Mira Stein 245 East 40th St. Suite 25H New York, NY 10016 T: 212-922-1555 Toll Free: 866-217-1980 contact@creatingandexploring.net http://www.creatingandexploring.net/educatoraward.html Creativity Workshop - 2007 Educator Fellowships in Italy Creativity in the Classroom New York, NY - September 14, 2006 - Two Creativity Workshop educator Fellowships will be given to two educators for attendence at the Creativity Workshop in Florence, Italy, July 13 - 22, 2007. The two fellowships will be given on the basis of a 500 word proposal: "How to Inspire and Implement Creativity in the Classroom". The concept of creativity can be in any subject area from the hard science to the more traditional creative arts. The chosen educators will spend 10 days in the beautiful city of Florence, Italy experiencing its creative spirit and attending the Creativity Workshop. 1st Prize: Free tuition and 9 nights accommodations in Florence, Italy to attend the Creativity Workshop July 13 - 22, 2007. (Airfare is not included). 2nd Prize: Free tuition to attend a Creativity Workshop July 13 - 22, 2007 in Florence, Italy. (Airfare and accommodations are not included). There is no registration fee. Requirements: - A 500 word proposal: "How to Inspire and Implement Creativity in the Classroom". The concept of creativity can be in any subject area from the hard science to the more traditional creative arts. - Applicants must be full time educators at an accredited educational institution. Full Guidelines: http://www.creatingandexploring.net/educatoraward.html Deadline: Friday, December 1, 2006 Email submissions only. The Creativity Workshop was established in 1993 by internationally known educators and artists, Shelley Berc and Alejandro Fogel.  They developed a unique and eclectic methodology to assist educators  in developing their creative abilities and that of their students. Participants learn to break through creative blocks and find new sources of inspiration through creative writing, art, memoir, storytelling, drama, journaling and map making exercises. Teachers and Professors of all disciplines have found our exercises to be exciting new tools to nurture and inspire both their students and themselves.The Creativity Workshop is dedicated to keeping the creative spirit alive in the classroom and helping educators inspire the next generation of groundbreaking thinkers, scientists, artists, and entrepreneurs. The Creativity Workshop is based in New York City and it is taught worldwide. Comments about the Creativity Workshop: "The Creativity Workshop changed my life. Freed my imagination. Awakened a longing in my heart to create that usually gets ignored in my ordinary busy life. I saw my classmates transformed, too. It was a magical experience that will stay with me forever. " Rondi Aastrup, Principal - Greater Boston Academy, Stoneham, MA "The Creativity Workshop i gave me a wonderful boost of confidence to explore my own creative abilities and  jump start several lagging writing projects I'd put aside.The instructors were excellent guides to finding one's buried  creativity, coaxing it out with mktd7sls-g assignments and teaching us how to let go of the various "blocks" that stand in the way of real creative expression. As a writer, I have to say the workshop stands as a crucial juncture in my work." Mary Cross, Ph.D., former Dean and Professor Emerita, Fairleigh Dickinson University For more comments: http://www.creatingandexploring.net/whatpeoplesay.html For application and guidelines: educatoraward@creatingandexploring.net http://www.creatingandexploring.net/educatoraward.html To cancel these communications, please send an email to: contact@creatingandexploring.net with "Cancel" in the subject. contact@thecreativityseminars.com 3. 2007 NCHS/ACADEMYHEALTH FELLOWSHIP –CDC Sponsored by: National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and AcademyHealth Deadline for Call for Applications: January 8, 2007 The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and Prevention's National Center for Health Statistics (NCHS) and AcademyHealth are seeking applications for their 2007 Health Policy Fellowship.  This program brings visiting scholars in health services research-related disciplines to the NCHS to collaborate on studies of interest to policymakers and the health services research community. Fellows can access the data resources provided by CDC and participate in developmental and health policy activities related to the design and content of future NCHS surveys. Applicants may be at any stage in their career from doctoral students to senior investigators. Doctoral students must have completed course work and be at the dissertation phase of their program. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, permanent residents, or able to acquire a valid work authorization. Applications must demonstrate training and/or experience in health services research and methodology, reflecting disciplines such as: - public health - sociology - public administration - health care administration - economics - behavioral sciences To learn more about the fellowship, including stipend information and profiles of past fellows or how to apply, visit www.academyhealth.org/nchs. 4. THE COMMONWEALTH FUND – HARVARD UNIVERSITY FELLOWSHIP IN MINORITY HEALTH POLICY The Commonwealth Fund/Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy is a one-year, full-time, academic degree-granting program designed to create physician-leaders, particularly minority physician-leaders, who will pursue careers in health policy, public health practice, and academia. It is designed to incorporate the critical skills taught in schools of public health, government, business, and medicine with leadership forums and seminar series conducted by Harvard senior faculty and nationally recognized leaders in minority health and public policy; supervised practicums and shadowing opportunities; site visits, conferences, and travel. Each fellowship provides: $50,000 stipend, full tuition, health insurance, books, travel, and related program expenses, including financial assistance for a practicum project. CFHUF is designed to prepare physician-leaders who will, over time, improve the capacity of the health care system to address health needs of minority and disadvantaged populations. To accomplish this, the program will: • Provide strong academic training, including an MPH or MPA, for highly qualified physicians. • Enhance the leadership ability of physicians, offering them substantive knowledge in health policy and management, while creating a network of physician-leaders capable of advancing successfully among the public, nonprofit, and academic sectors. • Provide each fellow with mentoring by Harvard senior faculty and administrators as well as access to national leaders in health policy and public health practice. • Bring together the faculty and resources of HMS, HSPH, and KSG to provide an enhanced curriculum addressing issues of public health, policy, and practice, particularly as related to minority health issues. • Utilize resources at HMS, including the Office for Diversity and Community Partnership (DCP) and MFDP, to enhance the networking, career development, and career advancement of fellows. ADMINISTRATION Direction and administration of the program is provided by the Minority Faculty Development Program (MFDP) at Harvard Medical School (HMS). MFDP was established in 1990 to serve as an umbrella organization for minority recruitment, development, and retention initiatives undertaken at HMS and affiliated hospitals. Joan Y. Reede, M.D., M.P.H., M.S., Dean for Diversity and Community Partnership; Director, MFDP; and Program Director of the Commonwealth Fund Harvard University Fellowship in Minority Health Policy, provides overall supervision and direction of program development, implementation, and evaluation. Faculty from the Harvard Medical School, Harvard School of Public Health, John F. Kennedy School of Government, Graduate School of Education, Harvard Business School, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, and Graduate School of Arts and Sciences are involved in program development and implementation. ELIGIBILITY • Physicians who have completed residency, either BE/BC. Additional experience beyond residency, such as chief residency, is preferred. • Experience or interest in addressing and improving the health needs of minority populations. • Strong evidence of leadership experience or potential, especially as related to community efforts or health policy. • Intention to pursue a career in public health practice, policy, or academia. • U.S. citizenship. REVIEW CRITERIA AND SELECTION Applications will be reviewed for academic and training qualifications; commitment to a multicultural perspective in program planning, program implementation, and policy analysis; experience in projects devoted to improving the capacity of the health care system to address health needs of minority and disadvantaged populations; and evidence of leadership potential. The Harvard Coordinating Committee, composed of distinguished faculty, administrators, and the program director, will review applications, interview candidates, and select the fellows. HOW TO APPLY Candidates for the MPH degree must apply for entrance into HSPH, including application for financial aid at HSPH, when applying to CFHUF. Candidates for the MPA degree must apply for entrance to KSG, including application for financial aid at KSG, when applying to CFHUF. Acceptance to CFHUF is contingent on acceptance to HSPH or KSG. However, candidates not accepted to CFHUF are still eligible for admission to the schools. Inquiries about CFHUF and requests for application materials should be addressed to: JOAN Y. REEDE, M.D., M.P.H., M.S. Director, CFHUF Minority Faculty Development Program Harvard Medical School 164 Longwood Avenue, 2nd Floor Boston, MA 02115-5818 Tel: (617) 432-2922 Email: mfdp_cfhuf@hms.harvard.edu Website: www.mfdp.med.harvard.edu/fellows_faculty/cfhuf/index.htm DEADLINES January 2, 2007 Deadline for applications March 15, 2007 Selection of 2007-08 CFHUF Fellows April 16, 2007 Notification of 2007-08 CFHUF Fellows 5. BARBARA JORDAN HEALTH POLICY SCHOLARS PROGRAM The Kaiser Family Foundation is now accepting applications for the 2007 Barbara Jordan Health Policy Scholars Program in partnership with Howard University in Washington D.C. This Program honors the legacy of former Congresswoman Jordan by creating learning opportunities in health policy for college students of color. Once a year, the program offers fifteen talented college students paid summer congressional internships in Washington, D.C. During the nine-week program (May 21 - August 3, 2007), Scholars gain knowledge about federal legislative procedure and health policy issues, while further developing their critical thinking and leadership skills. In addition to gaining experience in a Congressional office, Scholars participate in seminars and site visits to augment their knowledge of health care issues, and write and present a health policy research memo. Eligible candidates must be U.S. citizens who will be seniors or recent graduates of an accredited U.S. college or university in the fall of 2006. Currently enrolled law, medical, and graduate students are not eligible to apply. Applicants must demonstrate an active interest in health policy, strong writing and leadership skills, and community commitment. Successful applicants will show evidence of academic achievement and will be a member of a population that is adversely affected by racial or ethnic disparities in health. Candidates must also have experience working in or with programs that address health disparities (e.g. local health departments, community health centers, inner city/ rural hospitals or organizations that conduct research on or develop policy related to health or healthcare disparities) or have done previous academic work (e.g. taken courses, written papers or participate in research projects) related to health disparities. Scholars receive approximately $7,500 in support, which includes: A stipend of $2,000 upon completion of the program A daily expense allowance for meals and local transportation Transportation/airfare to and from Washington, D.C. Lodging at Howard University in Washington, D.C. Application forms and additional information about the Scholars Program are available at: www.bjscholars.org For more information please contact Mr. Leon Espinoza at: bjscholars1@kff.org All application materials are due by December 15, 2006. 6. RUTH L. KIRSCHSTEIN NATIONAL RESEARCH SERVICE AWARDS FOR INDIVIDUAL PREDOCTORAL FELLOWS (F31) http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/pa-files/PA-07-002.html National Institutes of Health (NIH), (http://www.nih.gov/) Announcement Type This is a reissue of PA-04-032 that was previously released December 8, 2003. Release Date: October 6, 2006 Application Receipt Date(s): Standard dates for Individual Kirschstein-NRSA awards apply: see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm for details. AIDS Application Receipt Date(s): Standard dates apply, please see http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm#AIDS for details. Peer Review Date(s): Standard dates apply, please see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm for details. Council Review Date(s): Standard dates apply, please see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm for details. Earliest Anticipated Start Date(s): see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/submissionschedule.htm for details. Expiration Date: September 2, 2007 Executive Summary The objective of this funding opportunity announcement is to help ensure that highly trained scientists will be available in adequate numbers and in appropriate research areas to carry out the Nation’s biomedical, behavioral, and clinical research agenda. The participating Institutes of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) provide individual predoctoral research training fellowship awards to promising doctoral candidates who have the potential to become productive, independent investigators in research fields relevant to the missions of these participating NIH Institutes and Centers. Applicants must identify a primary sponsor and are encouraged to include additional co-sponsors when appropriate.  The applicant, together with his/her sponsor(s) and institution, are jointly responsible for planning, directing, and executing the proposed project. Applicants must be citizens or non-citizen nationals of the United States, or have been lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence.  Non-citizen nationals are generally persons born in outlying possessions of the United States, i.e. American Samoa and Swains Island. Individuals on temporary or student visas are not eligible. Individuals may apply for the F31 in advance of admission to the United States as a Permanent Resident recognizing that no award will be made until legal verification of Permanent Resident status is provided.  See Section III for definitions associated with specific eligibility requirements. Applicants must have a baccalaureate degree and must be enrolled in a Ph.D. or equivalent research degree program, a formally combined M.D./Ph.D. program, or another combined professional doctoral/research Ph.D. graduate program in the biomedical, behavioral, health services, or clinical sciences.  Applicants must be at the dissertation research stage of their doctoral training. Applicants must also show evidence of both high academic performance in the sciences and substantial interest in areas of high priority to the participating Institutes.  See Section III for definitions associated with specific eligibility requirements.  Students seeking support for pursuit of a combined degree program may also be eligible to apply for the Kirschstein-NRSA for Individual Predoctoral M.D./Ph.D. Fellows (F30) (PA-05-151). Individuals from diverse racial and ethnic groups, individuals with disabilities, and those from disadvantaged backgrounds may submit an application either in response to the current announcement or to the Ruth L. Kirschstein National Research Service Awards for Individual Predoctoral Fellowships (F31) to Promote Diversity in Health-Related Research (PA-06-481) for support of predoctoral research training. Because each participating Institute has a unique scientific purview and different program goals and initiatives that evolve over time, it is strongly recommended that applicants consult the appropriate Institute representative listed in Section VII (http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/contacts/pa-07-002_contacts.htm ) to obtain current information about Institute-specific program priorities and policies.  Applications that do not fall within the current mission interests of the participating Institutes will not be accepted. An individual may not have two or more competing NIH fellowship applications pending review concurrently. In addition, the NIH Center for Scientific Review (CSR) will not accept for review any application that is essentially the same as one already reviewed. This does not preclude the submission of a revision of an application already reviewed, but such application must include an Introduction addressing the previous critique. The Kirschstein-NRSA individual fellowship application (PHS 416-1, rev. 10/2005) is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/funding/416/phs416.htm.  The PHS 416-1 application form was restructured and the instructions were significantly modified in October, 2005; see http://grants1.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-06-016.html released December 9, 2005. CONFERENCES 1. National Summit to Ensure the Health and Humanity of Pregnant and Birthing Women 2. Innovation, Advancement, and Best Practices to Achieve Global Goals Unite For Sight's Fourth Annual International Health Conference 3. Health Promotion Comes of Age: Research, Policy, and Practice for the 21st Century 1. NATIONAL SUMMIT TO ENSURE THE HEALTH AND HUMANITY OF PREGNANT AND BIRTHING WOMEN HILTON AIRPORT ATLANTA / ATLANTA, GEORGIA / THURSDAY, JANUARY 18 – SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 2007 While politics and media like to divide the world into neat bundles of opposites— pro-abortion vs. pro-life, pro-choice vs. anti-choice—the reality of women’s lives often do not fit these simplistic and divisive labels. We can disagree on many things, but we believe it is time to recognize common threats and celebrate common threads that will ensure the humanity, dignity and well-being of pregnant and birthing women and their families. Who should attend the Summit? Doulas, midwives, physicians, nurses and other reproductive health care providers, birthing rights activists, reproductive and social justice activists, and all who are committed to the health and humanity of pregnant women, their families and communities. To register for this cutting-edge event, please visit www.advocatesforpregnantwomen.org or go directly to www.regonline.com/NAPWSummit2007. Don't have access to email or internet? Call us with a request for paper registration at 347-427-9255. The Summit’s goal is to bring people together who are committed to ensuring the health and humanity of all pregnant women—regardless of what their decisions may be — and recognizing that there are strong and diverse opinions about both abortion and about how best to birth a child. This Summit recognizes that while much attention is paid to efforts to control women who are seeking to end unwanted pregnancies, women with wanted pregnancies are facing a wide array of civil and human rights violations. Examples of these violations include pregnant women who have been shamed or forced into having unnecessary c-sections and the application of punitive criminal and civil child welfare laws to women who are continuing to term. This Summit will address barriers to care for all pregnant and birthing women as well as strategies for change. It will also address the fact that regardless of their views on the abortion controversy, pregnant women are increasingly confronting discriminating employment, environmental, health insurance and drug policies, among others, which threaten their health and well-being as well as their children’s and families’. Summit speakers will address the fact that pregnant women across party lines and of diverse experiences, faiths and backgrounds continue to face domestic violence and discrimination based on race, class, age, language, ability and identity. And, the presenters will address the fact that, once parents, women face a host of policies that undermine their ability to provide for their loved ones. This ground-breaking event will honor differences of opinion but at the same time recognize common threats and CELEBRATE common threads that will ensure the humanity, dignity and well-being of pregnant and birthing women and their families. PRE-SUMMIT COALITION TRAINING, THURSDAY JANUARY 18, 2007 All summit participants are invited to a one-day pre-summit coalition training facilitated by Be Present Inc. This training will provide an opportunity for participants to spend time getting to know one another, to understand how they came to do the work they do, and to learn more about the personal and political work it will take to build effective advocacy efforts to ensure the health, humanity and dignity of pregnant women. Please join us for this day of extraordinary inspiration and insight. THE SUMMIT PROGRAM: FRIDAY JANUARY 19 – SUNDAY JANUARY 21, 2007 The Summit planning committee is soliciting suggestions for plenaries, workshops and events. Suggestions for presentations are due Sept 15, 2006: Information about submitting a proposal is available as an RFP (Request for Presentations) on our web site. AMONG THE TOPICS TO BE COVERED: Getting on the Same Page:What the millions of women who become pregnant each year in the US each have in common. Barriers to Care and Control: From VBAC bans to TRAP laws, do women have a say in pregnancy and childbirth? How May You Be Prosecuted? Let Me Count the Ways: Criminalizing women’s reproductive health choices. Who Controls our Health Care? How Health Disparities Impact Women’s Reproductive Health and Family Lives. Strategies That Work: Establishing affirmative grassroots and legislative strategies to ensure the rights of pregnant, birthing, breast-feeding and parenting women. The summit will have a special emphasis on lived experiences and all presentations will include those directly affected by current policies and practices. A few of the committed participants and presenters include: – Linda L. Layne, Motherhood Lost: A Feminist Account of Pregnancy Loss in America – Carole Joffe, Doctors of Conscience: The Struggle to Provide Abortion Before and after Roe v.Wade and The Regulation of Sexuality: Experiences of Family Planning Workers – Ann Crittenden, The Price of Motherhood: Why the Most Important Job in the World is Still the Least Valued – Dorothy Roberts, Killing the Black Body: Race, Reproduction, and the Meaning of Liberty and Shattered Bonds: The Color of Child Welfare – Robbie Davis Floyd, Birth as an American Rite of Passage – Debra Pascali-Bonaro, International MotherBaby Friendly Initiative, IMBFI Co-Chair; DONA International Doula trainer, Passion for Birth – Lamaze Teacher, President – MotherLove, Inc. – Loretta Ross, Undivided Rights,Women of Color Organize for Reproductive Justice – Barbara Katz Rothman, The Encyclopedia of Childbearing: Critical Perspectives Summit phone: 347.427.9255 / Summit fax: 866.684.7419 / summit@advocatesforpregnantwomen.org 2. INNOVATION, ADVANCEMENT, AND BEST PRACTICES TO ACHIEVE GLOBAL GOALS UNITE FOR SIGHT'S FOURTH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL HEALTH CONFERENCE EARLY BIRD RATE INCREASES AFTER NOVEMBER 15    APRIL 14-15, 2007 - STANFORD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, CALIFORNIA, USA Learn From More Than 300 Renowned Speakers - An Energizing Weekend of Ideas and Exchange of Best Practices to Achieve Global Goals and to Make a Difference http://uniteforsight.org/conference/2007/index.php **Please also feel free to forward this message to anyone who may be interested in attending.** Register Today For A Reduced Rate! (Current Rate is $55 Students/$75 All Others - EARLY BIRD RATE INCREASES AFTER NOVEMBER 15 http://uniteforsight.org/conference/2007/index.php When: April 14-15, 2007 Where: Stanford University School of Medicine, Palo Alto, California, USA Theme: "Innovation, Advancement, and Best Practices To Achieve Global Goals" Who should attend?Anyone interested in eye care, international health, medicine, health education, health promotion, public health, international service, social entrepreneurship, nonprofits, or microenterprise Conference Goal: To exchange ideas across disciplines about best practices in public health, medicine and research, and international health and development.  Conference topics range from "The Right to Health: Towards Social Inclusion and Universal Health Care in Latin America" and "Antiretroviral Drugs and Issues of Drug Access and Quality in the Developing World" to "Global Progress in Preventing the Burden of Blindness and Other Diseases Caused by Measles and Rubella" and "Once I Was Blind....The Challenges of Eye Care in Ghana" *       Join over 1,500 leaders, doctors, professionals, and students from 5 continents  *   More than 300 speakers about eye care, public health, international development, entrepreneurship, microfinance, policy and advocacy, bioethics, and medicine  *    Exchange ideas about best practices to achieve global goals in health and development LIST OF CONFERENCE SESSIONS WITH 300 SPEAKERS ARE LISTED BELOW - COMPLETE CONFERENCE SCHEDULE: http://uniteforsight.org/conference/2007/index.php 3. PROMOTION COMES OF AGE: RESEARCH, POLICY, AND PRACTICE FOR THE 21ST CENTURY; Vancouver, June 10-15, 2007; The 19th IUHPE World Conference on Health Promotion and Health Education TRAINING 1. STEER Program 2. Forum Title: Grantmakers & Grantmaking: an inside view 1. STEER PROGRAM The South Texas Environmental Education and Research (STEER) program, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, offers a 4-week elective at the U.S.-Mexico border (Laredo/Nuevo Laredo) for medical residents, medical students, and public health trainees who are interested in international, environmental, and community health.  Coursework and housing are provided at no charge, as is transportation for scheduled activities. Presentations are in English.  Spanish is not required. STEER participants learn about contemporary environmental and public health concerns, as well as cultural influences that affect the health of U.S.-Mexico border residents and other underserved populations, sources of public health information and assistance, and how to use these to help patients and communities.  Topics include clinical manifestations of environmental exposures such as lead, mold, allergens, and water pollutants.  Participants learn how to take an exposure history, and about the role of "environmental house calls" in addressing chronic health conditions such as asthma. Activities include guided instructional visits to water and waste-water treatment plants, a recycling operation, a sanitary landfill, restaurant inspection, colonias, farmacia, maquiladora, public health facilities in Mexico, hiking with an herbalist, and other field experiences as available.  The curriculum includes professionally led "hands-on" and community-based experiences, conferences, and case studies on topics such as pesticides, curanderismo, indoor and outdoor air pollution, heavy metals, and emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases including dengue fever, tuberculosis and rabies. Over the past 10 years, STEER has hosted more than 320 health professions students from 29 states in the U.S.  Comments by past participants have been overwhelmingly positive: "The issues facing South Texas are in large measure those facing the nation and more importantly, the planet.  .... I wish that all of my colleagues, indeed all Americans, could have an experience something like STEER." "STEER has been a phenomenal "eye opener." I can say that STEER is uniquely the best program I have attended in my academic career….  It taught me invaluable information that will stick with me for a lifetime." Openings are available in the following 4-week sessions for 2007: January 2 to January 26 (full) February 5 to March 2 April 2 to April 27 April 30 to May 25 June 4 to June 29 July 9 to August 3 August 6 to August 31 September 4 to September 28 There is a limit of 7 participants per session.  Applications can be downloaded from the STEER website:  steer.uthscsa.edu 2. FORUM TITLE: GRANTMAKERS & GRANTMAKING: AN INSIDE VIEW Date: December 8, 2006 Time: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Location: Embassy Suites Hotel 900 10th Street, NW Washington, DC 20001 Cost: $175 More information about the event: http://nonprofitsuccess.org/forum-nsf15.html More information about speakers: http://nonprofitsuccess.org/forum-nsf15-speakers.html PUBLISHING OPPORTUNITY To: Graduate students interested in public health communication and marketing  From: Editors, Cases in Public Health Communication & Marketing Re: Interested in a chance to be published and win a $1,000 cash award? Cases is a student-edited, peer-reviewed journal that is currently seeking submissions for Volume 1.  This is a terrific opportunity to become a published author, to contribute to your field, and to win one of two $1,000 cash awards that will be given to the top papers in Volume 1! We encourage graduate students from any discipline, and all regions of the world, to participate. Student authors must submit a brief letter of intent by 12/15/2006; the deadline for case study submissions is 2/1/2007. Volume 1 will be published on 6/1/2007. General information and the Instructions to Authors are available online at: www.casesjournal.org. Please forward this Call for Papers to other interested graduates and professors. Contacts For author inquiries, please contact the editors at: cases@gwu.edu For faculty related inquiries, please contact Dr. Ed Maibach at: emaibach@gwu.edu RESOURCES 1. Spanish for Public Health Professionals: www.kukulcan.com.mx  (endorsed by one of the California Affiliates) 2. Book: “A Practical Guide to Global Health Service.”  Profiles approximately 300 organizations that place health service volunteers. Includes very extensive information about how to get in touch with the organization, what kind of volunteers they need (students, RN’s, MD’s, SW’s), and the availability of funding, training, and room and board.