Students speak highly of this job opportunity--
Writing Advisor Positions at the Writing Center
The Peer Writing Advisor positions are open to students with at least a 3.3 G.P.A. who will be enrolled at the University of Puget Sound during the 2009-10 school year. Preference will be given to students who will be juniors and seniors during the next academic year. The application deadline is March 6th, 2009. For more information and application instructions, check out the following page: http://www.ups.edu/x14337.xml
Friday, February 27, 2009
Puget Sound blogdom expands
Did you think PG had the only blog at Puget Sound? Perish the thought. You'll find to the right a new set of links from our colleagues around the campus, including IPE, Philosophy, and English. More to browse!
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Don't stay here: The worst hotel in the US
From TripAdvisor (warning: pictures of bedbug bites not for the queasy):
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60763-d93421-Reviews-Hotel_Carter-New_York_City_New_York.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g60763-d93421-Reviews-Hotel_Carter-New_York_City_New_York.html
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
The humanities in tough times
Also from the NYT:
...in this new era of lengthening unemployment lines and shrinking university endowments, questions about the importance of the humanities in a complex and technologically demanding world have taken on new urgency. Previous economic downturns have often led to decreased enrollment in the disciplines loosely grouped under the term "humanities" — which generally include languages, literature, the arts, history, cultural studies, philosophy and religion. Many in the field worry that in this current crisis those areas will be hit hardest...
...The study of the humanities evolved during the 20th century "to focus almost entirely on personal intellectual development," said Richard M. Freeland, the Massachusetts commissioner of higher education. "But what we haven’t paid a lot of attention to is how students can put those abilities effectively to use in the world. We’ve created a disjunction between the liberal arts and sciences and our role as citizens and professionals."
Read the whole piece here.
...in this new era of lengthening unemployment lines and shrinking university endowments, questions about the importance of the humanities in a complex and technologically demanding world have taken on new urgency. Previous economic downturns have often led to decreased enrollment in the disciplines loosely grouped under the term "humanities" — which generally include languages, literature, the arts, history, cultural studies, philosophy and religion. Many in the field worry that in this current crisis those areas will be hit hardest...
...The study of the humanities evolved during the 20th century "to focus almost entirely on personal intellectual development," said Richard M. Freeland, the Massachusetts commissioner of higher education. "But what we haven’t paid a lot of attention to is how students can put those abilities effectively to use in the world. We’ve created a disjunction between the liberal arts and sciences and our role as citizens and professionals."
Read the whole piece here.
Bring back ROTC?
Hat tip to Kevin Billings '77 for pointing out this recent editorial in the NYT:
But rebuilding a connection between America’s military and its most selective colleges is about more than providing exceptional opportunities to exceptional young people. It is, ultimately, about our military’s relationship to its civilian leaders.
At Yale, which has supplied more than its share of senators and presidents, almost none of my former classmates or students ever noticed the absence of uniforms on campus. In a nation at war, this is a disgrace. But it also shows how dangerously out of touch the elites who shape our national policy have become with the men and women they send to war.
Read the whole thing here.
But rebuilding a connection between America’s military and its most selective colleges is about more than providing exceptional opportunities to exceptional young people. It is, ultimately, about our military’s relationship to its civilian leaders.
At Yale, which has supplied more than its share of senators and presidents, almost none of my former classmates or students ever noticed the absence of uniforms on campus. In a nation at war, this is a disgrace. But it also shows how dangerously out of touch the elites who shape our national policy have become with the men and women they send to war.
Read the whole thing here.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Peace Corps here--TOMORROW
Here’s your chance to get the latest updates on the Peace Corps, on all available Peace Corps assignments around the globe, and on how to become a more competitive applicant. Peace Corps service is the opportunity of a lifetime and a great way to get two years of international experience under your belt upon graduation. There are also opportunities to pursue a graduate degree during or after Peace Corps service. Erin Carlson, UPS 2004, Peace Corps recruiter and returned Peace Corps Volunteer, will be hosting these events. Anyone who is interested in learning more about the Peace Corps – voted by college graduates around the nation as one of the top five most desirable organizations to work for in 2007 * – is welcome to attend and ask questions. Please feel free to bring friends and family.
Information Session:
How to Make Yourself More Competitive for Peace Corps Service
Wednesday, Feb. 25
5 – 6 p.m.
University of Puget Sound
McIntyre Hall (Room 203)
1500 N. Warner St.
Tacoma, WA 98416
Information Table
Wednesday, Feb. 25
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
University of Puget Sound
Wheelock Student Center
1500 N. Warner St.
Tacoma, WA 98416
Look HERE to find out more information about upcoming events!
The Peace Corps needs Volunteers from a variety of backgrounds to fill assignments in education, agriculture, the environment, business, health, IT and community services. Come and learn how your skills can be put to use in the Peace Corps.
Are you ready to take the next step? Apply now at peacecorps.gov/application to begin your conversation with the Peace Corps. If you need any assistance with the application, or if you have any questions at all, you can call 800.424.8580 and ask to speak to a regional recruiter. Without exception, every regional recruiter in our office also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer and has firsthand knowledge of what it was like to go through the Peace Corps’ entire application, screening and selection process.
* Business Week - May 11, 2007
Contact: Erin Carlson
Erin Carlson
Regional Recruiter
RPCV Guinea, West Africa, 2005-2007
Peace Corps - Seattle Regional Office
1601 5th Ave., Suite 605
Seattle, WA 98101
direct phone 206.239.6606
office phone 206.553.5490
toll-free 1.800.424.8580, option 1
fax 206.553.2343
ecarlson@peacecorps.gov
Information Session:
How to Make Yourself More Competitive for Peace Corps Service
Wednesday, Feb. 25
5 – 6 p.m.
University of Puget Sound
McIntyre Hall (Room 203)
1500 N. Warner St.
Tacoma, WA 98416
Information Table
Wednesday, Feb. 25
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
University of Puget Sound
Wheelock Student Center
1500 N. Warner St.
Tacoma, WA 98416
Look HERE to find out more information about upcoming events!
The Peace Corps needs Volunteers from a variety of backgrounds to fill assignments in education, agriculture, the environment, business, health, IT and community services. Come and learn how your skills can be put to use in the Peace Corps.
Are you ready to take the next step? Apply now at peacecorps.gov/application to begin your conversation with the Peace Corps. If you need any assistance with the application, or if you have any questions at all, you can call 800.424.8580 and ask to speak to a regional recruiter. Without exception, every regional recruiter in our office also served as a Peace Corps Volunteer and has firsthand knowledge of what it was like to go through the Peace Corps’ entire application, screening and selection process.
* Business Week - May 11, 2007
Contact: Erin Carlson
Erin Carlson
Regional Recruiter
RPCV Guinea, West Africa, 2005-2007
Peace Corps - Seattle Regional Office
1601 5th Ave., Suite 605
Seattle, WA 98101
direct phone 206.239.6606
office phone 206.553.5490
toll-free 1.800.424.8580, option 1
fax 206.553.2343
ecarlson@peacecorps.gov
It's the travel, not the time?
From Chronicle of Higher Education. I find this particularly interesting as Puget Sound is looking at ways to develop short travel programs:
The length of time students study overseas has no significant impact on whether they become globally engaged later in life, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, a conclusion that is sure to add fuel to the already fiery debate over the efficacy of increasingly popular short-term study-abroad programs.
The findings of the Study Abroad for Global Engagement project, presented here on Thursday at the annual conference of the Forum on Education Abroad, suggest that students who go overseas for a short period of time, four weeks or less, are just as likely as those who study abroad for several months or even a year to be globally engaged.
Read the whole thing here.
The length of time students study overseas has no significant impact on whether they become globally engaged later in life, according to researchers at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities, a conclusion that is sure to add fuel to the already fiery debate over the efficacy of increasingly popular short-term study-abroad programs.
The findings of the Study Abroad for Global Engagement project, presented here on Thursday at the annual conference of the Forum on Education Abroad, suggest that students who go overseas for a short period of time, four weeks or less, are just as likely as those who study abroad for several months or even a year to be globally engaged.
Read the whole thing here.
Monday, February 23, 2009
Erik Connell 07: Democracy Fellow at FairVote
You might recall Erik's post on his Peace Corps stint in Swaziland; now he's at FairVote. Congrats, Erik!
Saletic Scholarship: One grand
William G. Saletic Endowed Scholarship – Up to $1,000; deadline 3/14
http://www.icwashington.org/scholarships/2009-10_ICW_General_Application.pdf
William G. Saletic, an active board member of ICW until his death in 1999, was a graduate of Seattle University. He was grateful for the educational opportunities he had been given and strongly believed the private college option should be maintained and made available to any student who wanted such an opportunity. Upon his retirement in 1998, Mr. Saletic was President and Chief Executive Officer of Peter Pan Seafoods, a Seattle company where he had served for 22 years. Friends, family, and business associates established The Saletic Endowment to honor Mr. Saletic’s memory, particularly his interest in history and politics. Applicants for this award must be sophomores or juniors in good standing with a declared major in history or political studies at the time of application. Students with a GPA of 2.5 or above are encouraged to apply. The award is not renewable.
Required one-page essay topic: Why my special interest is in politics and/or history?
http://www.icwashington.org/scholarships/2009-10_ICW_General_Application.pdf
William G. Saletic, an active board member of ICW until his death in 1999, was a graduate of Seattle University. He was grateful for the educational opportunities he had been given and strongly believed the private college option should be maintained and made available to any student who wanted such an opportunity. Upon his retirement in 1998, Mr. Saletic was President and Chief Executive Officer of Peter Pan Seafoods, a Seattle company where he had served for 22 years. Friends, family, and business associates established The Saletic Endowment to honor Mr. Saletic’s memory, particularly his interest in history and politics. Applicants for this award must be sophomores or juniors in good standing with a declared major in history or political studies at the time of application. Students with a GPA of 2.5 or above are encouraged to apply. The award is not renewable.
Required one-page essay topic: Why my special interest is in politics and/or history?
Friday, February 20, 2009
ACLU on campus
FYI: Professors Holland and Bristow (in religion and history, respectively), are hosting the following event with the goal of restarting a campus chapter of the ACLU. Click on the image for a larger size.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
All shall have prizes
From The New York Times (hat tip: Professor Weinberger):
A recent study by researchers at the University of California, Irvine, found that a third of students surveyed said that they expected B’s just for attending lectures, and 40 percent said they deserved a B for completing the required reading.
“I noticed an increased sense of entitlement in my students and wanted to discover what was causing it” said Ellen Greenberger, the lead author of the study, called “Self-Entitled College Students: Contributions of Personality, Parenting, and Motivational Factors,” which appeared last year in The Journal of Youth and Adolescence.
Professor Greenberger said that the sense of entitlement could be related to increased parental pressure, competition among peers and family members and a heightened sense of achievement anxiety.
Aaron M. Brower, the vice provost for teaching and learning at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, offered another theory.
“I think that it stems from their K-12 experiences,” Professor Brower said. “They have become ultra-efficient in test preparation. And this hyper-efficiency has led them to look for a magic formula to get high scores.”
James Hogge, associate dean of the Peabody School of Education at Vanderbilt University, said: “Students often confuse the level of effort with the quality of work. There is a mentality in students that ‘if I work hard, I deserve a high grade.’ “
In line with Dean Hogge’s observation are Professor Greenberger’s test results. Nearly two-thirds of the students surveyed said that if they explained to a professor that they were trying hard, that should be taken into account in their grade.
Jason Greenwood, a senior kinesiology major at the University of Maryland echoed that view.
“I think putting in a lot of effort should merit a high grade,” Mr. Greenwood said. “What else is there really than the effort that you put in?”
“If you put in all the effort you have and get a C, what is the point?” he added. “If someone goes to every class and reads every chapter in the book and does everything the teacher asks of them and more, then they should be getting an A like their effort deserves. If your maximum effort can only be average in a teacher’s mind, then something is wrong.”
Sarah Kinn, a junior English major at the University of Vermont, agreed, saying, “I feel that if I do all of the readings and attend class regularly that I should be able to achieve a grade of at least a B.”
Thoughts? read the whole article here.
A recent study by researchers at the University of California, Irvine, found that a third of students surveyed said that they expected B’s just for attending lectures, and 40 percent said they deserved a B for completing the required reading.
“I noticed an increased sense of entitlement in my students and wanted to discover what was causing it” said Ellen Greenberger, the lead author of the study, called “Self-Entitled College Students: Contributions of Personality, Parenting, and Motivational Factors,” which appeared last year in The Journal of Youth and Adolescence.
Professor Greenberger said that the sense of entitlement could be related to increased parental pressure, competition among peers and family members and a heightened sense of achievement anxiety.
Aaron M. Brower, the vice provost for teaching and learning at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, offered another theory.
“I think that it stems from their K-12 experiences,” Professor Brower said. “They have become ultra-efficient in test preparation. And this hyper-efficiency has led them to look for a magic formula to get high scores.”
James Hogge, associate dean of the Peabody School of Education at Vanderbilt University, said: “Students often confuse the level of effort with the quality of work. There is a mentality in students that ‘if I work hard, I deserve a high grade.’ “
In line with Dean Hogge’s observation are Professor Greenberger’s test results. Nearly two-thirds of the students surveyed said that if they explained to a professor that they were trying hard, that should be taken into account in their grade.
Jason Greenwood, a senior kinesiology major at the University of Maryland echoed that view.
“I think putting in a lot of effort should merit a high grade,” Mr. Greenwood said. “What else is there really than the effort that you put in?”
“If you put in all the effort you have and get a C, what is the point?” he added. “If someone goes to every class and reads every chapter in the book and does everything the teacher asks of them and more, then they should be getting an A like their effort deserves. If your maximum effort can only be average in a teacher’s mind, then something is wrong.”
Sarah Kinn, a junior English major at the University of Vermont, agreed, saying, “I feel that if I do all of the readings and attend class regularly that I should be able to achieve a grade of at least a B.”
Thoughts? read the whole article here.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
jumped the silent cars that slept at traffic lights
Monkey Cage has a post on the attempt to keep the American car industry afloat; their title "Panic in Detroit" triggered the nostalgia region in my brain. And thanks to YouTube, David Bowie finishes up this post. Tonight I'm going to party like it's 1973.
Intern(et) at Talking Points Memo
Thanks to Professor Sousa for the tip:
http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/jobs.php
TPM interns are vital to our operation and have a hand in everything we do. They work alongside our reporters to write and break stories, help our editors keep a finger on the pulse of the news day, and produce all kinds of digital media from youtube clips to mash-up photographs. Some of our interns have gone on to jobs here at TPM, others have moved on to jobs in new and old media alike, working for Think Progress, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, The New York Sun, The Washington Post and more.
To learn more about what we do at TPM and what we've accomplished in the last year, see these news reports on TPM from 2007.
Because each intern is encouraged to work in multiple parts of our operation, it's important that applicants have a basic understanding of new media technologies (blogging, youtube, etc.) and a desire and ability to learn quickly.
Video Intern
We are looking for one intern who is video specific. This person should have a working knowledge of Final Cut, and be ready and excited to dive into the world of TPMtv.
Publishing Intern
We're putting out a special call for a publishing intern. We're looking specifically for someone with some nice design and tech skills to work with us creating special projects and helping us out with site development. Ideally this candidate will be an html and css ninja, have some Photoshop and Flash chops and maybe have dabbled in javascript or php and/or the Movable Type publishing platform.
To apply for any of our internships, send an email to talk at talkingpointsmemo.com with a cover letter, resume and two references. If you're interested in video or publishing, please specify that in your cover letter. Include in the email subject "TPM Video Internship," "TPM Publishing Internship" or "TPM Internship" for all non-video/publishing interns. All internships are unpaid and based in TPM's New York City office.
Winter 2008/09 Internship
Our Winter Internship runs from December Through February. We will be accepting four or five full time interns. Part-time interns will not be considered.
Applications are due November 7th at noon.
Rolling Internships (Intern now!)
At any given time, it is always possible that we could use a smart person in the office to replace a lost intern or help us manage the ever-growing mountain of muck and news. If you're available to come in sooner than the beginning of the next internship cycle begins, let us know.
http://www.talkingpointsmemo.com/jobs.php
TPM interns are vital to our operation and have a hand in everything we do. They work alongside our reporters to write and break stories, help our editors keep a finger on the pulse of the news day, and produce all kinds of digital media from youtube clips to mash-up photographs. Some of our interns have gone on to jobs here at TPM, others have moved on to jobs in new and old media alike, working for Think Progress, The Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, The New York Sun, The Washington Post and more.
To learn more about what we do at TPM and what we've accomplished in the last year, see these news reports on TPM from 2007.
Because each intern is encouraged to work in multiple parts of our operation, it's important that applicants have a basic understanding of new media technologies (blogging, youtube, etc.) and a desire and ability to learn quickly.
Video Intern
We are looking for one intern who is video specific. This person should have a working knowledge of Final Cut, and be ready and excited to dive into the world of TPMtv.
Publishing Intern
We're putting out a special call for a publishing intern. We're looking specifically for someone with some nice design and tech skills to work with us creating special projects and helping us out with site development. Ideally this candidate will be an html and css ninja, have some Photoshop and Flash chops and maybe have dabbled in javascript or php and/or the Movable Type publishing platform.
To apply for any of our internships, send an email to talk at talkingpointsmemo.com with a cover letter, resume and two references. If you're interested in video or publishing, please specify that in your cover letter. Include in the email subject "TPM Video Internship," "TPM Publishing Internship" or "TPM Internship" for all non-video/publishing interns. All internships are unpaid and based in TPM's New York City office.
Winter 2008/09 Internship
Our Winter Internship runs from December Through February. We will be accepting four or five full time interns. Part-time interns will not be considered.
Applications are due November 7th at noon.
Rolling Internships (Intern now!)
At any given time, it is always possible that we could use a smart person in the office to replace a lost intern or help us manage the ever-growing mountain of muck and news. If you're available to come in sooner than the beginning of the next internship cycle begins, let us know.
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Career Fair 2/18
Stay on top of the market or...!
Now, more than ever, it is important for the campus community to support students as they navigate an uncertain job market. When students look to you for career advice and encouragement, please also refer them to CES resources. Here are other important ways you can support students’ career success:
Encourage students to attend the Career Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 4 to 7 p.m. in WSC Marshall Hall. http://www.ups.edu/x12576.xml
Students from all classes and majors can benefit from meeting employers face-to-face. It’s never too early for students to begin gaining exposure to career fields and practice interacting with professionals. The Career Fair is an easy way for them to get that experience. Full-time, part-time, and summer job and internship opportunities are available.
An easy way to stay knowledgeable about the career resources available to students is to subscribe to the student e-newsletter CES Career Connections (C3). C3 is a weekly e-reminder of upcoming events, tools, resources, and services supporting students’ career development. To see the text of the most recent message “Break a leg!” featuring job preparation tips with an Academy Awards theme, visit http://www.ups.edu/x32265.xml. You can subscribe at
https://mailweb.ups.edu/mailman/listinfo/cescareerconnections
· CES has added 17 Job Search Clinics this spring to give students an edge in today’s job market http://www.ups.edu/x32164.xml. Many clinics are only 30 minutes long, and others allow students to drop-in at their convenience. And of course, students can always schedule an appointment to meet with a career advisor to devise a personalized strategy for their career development or job search.
Now, more than ever, it is important for the campus community to support students as they navigate an uncertain job market. When students look to you for career advice and encouragement, please also refer them to CES resources. Here are other important ways you can support students’ career success:
Encourage students to attend the Career Fair on Wednesday, Feb. 18, 4 to 7 p.m. in WSC Marshall Hall. http://www.ups.edu/x12576.xml
Students from all classes and majors can benefit from meeting employers face-to-face. It’s never too early for students to begin gaining exposure to career fields and practice interacting with professionals. The Career Fair is an easy way for them to get that experience. Full-time, part-time, and summer job and internship opportunities are available.
An easy way to stay knowledgeable about the career resources available to students is to subscribe to the student e-newsletter CES Career Connections (C3). C3 is a weekly e-reminder of upcoming events, tools, resources, and services supporting students’ career development. To see the text of the most recent message “Break a leg!” featuring job preparation tips with an Academy Awards theme, visit http://www.ups.edu/x32265.xml. You can subscribe at
https://mailweb.ups.edu/mailman/listinfo/cescareerconnections
· CES has added 17 Job Search Clinics this spring to give students an edge in today’s job market http://www.ups.edu/x32164.xml. Many clinics are only 30 minutes long, and others allow students to drop-in at their convenience. And of course, students can always schedule an appointment to meet with a career advisor to devise a personalized strategy for their career development or job search.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Our county's namesake is unloved
From Monkey Cage, the most and least admired presidents throughout history. How about Lincoln County instead of Pierce?
Professor Share gets choreographed
Check this out--a piece by Professor Share's band, The Downtown Mountain Boys, was choreographed for ballet students in Sacramento. Fame spreads far and wide--
Afro Cuban All Stars!
Via Professor Share:
Hi Professor!
I hope you are doing well! I work downtown at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts and we have a show coming up next week that might be of interest for you as a fellow Latin American enthusiast. I know that you are teaching a US-Latin American Policy course this semester, and I thought that some students might also be interested. Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars are coming to the Pantages Theater on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:30. Normally tickets run from $32 - $56 (a bit pricey for students!) but we are working with the Tacoma’s Emergency Food Network on a promotion so that if patrons bring one non-perishable food item, the ticket price drops to $15 a ticket per donation.
I’m not sure what your policy is about sharing event outside of UPS with students, but this is a great way to get off campus for an evening and connect with Tacoma! If you wouldn’t mind either forwarding it to your students or mentioning it in class, I would greatly appreciate it.
Click here for a great article about the Afro-Cuban All Stars from the Weekly Volcano.
http://www.weeklyvolcano.com/2009-02-12/music-main/3403/page/1/rc/admin/ra/index/
The article doesn’t mention the deal for bringing non-perishables, but as long as it is mentioned when getting tickets from the box office, then it shouldn’t be a problem.
The Pantages Theater is located at 9th and Broadway in downtown Tacoma. It is a beautiful theater and definitely worth a visit if you’ve never been! The box office can be reached at 253.579.5890.
Gracias!
Jessica Rudder
Marketing Assistant
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts
253.591.5890
Hi Professor!
I hope you are doing well! I work downtown at the Broadway Center for the Performing Arts and we have a show coming up next week that might be of interest for you as a fellow Latin American enthusiast. I know that you are teaching a US-Latin American Policy course this semester, and I thought that some students might also be interested. Juan de Marcos and the Afro-Cuban All Stars are coming to the Pantages Theater on Tuesday, February 17 at 7:30. Normally tickets run from $32 - $56 (a bit pricey for students!) but we are working with the Tacoma’s Emergency Food Network on a promotion so that if patrons bring one non-perishable food item, the ticket price drops to $15 a ticket per donation.
I’m not sure what your policy is about sharing event outside of UPS with students, but this is a great way to get off campus for an evening and connect with Tacoma! If you wouldn’t mind either forwarding it to your students or mentioning it in class, I would greatly appreciate it.
Click here for a great article about the Afro-Cuban All Stars from the Weekly Volcano.
http://www.weeklyvolcano.com/2009-02-12/music-main/3403/page/1/rc/admin/ra/index/
The article doesn’t mention the deal for bringing non-perishables, but as long as it is mentioned when getting tickets from the box office, then it shouldn’t be a problem.
The Pantages Theater is located at 9th and Broadway in downtown Tacoma. It is a beautiful theater and definitely worth a visit if you’ve never been! The box office can be reached at 253.579.5890.
Gracias!
Jessica Rudder
Marketing Assistant
Broadway Center for the Performing Arts
253.591.5890
Friday, February 13, 2009
What do international relations scholars worldwide think?
There is an interesting report that just came out based on surveys of over 2000 scholars of international relations in the US, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Israel, South Africa, Hong Kong and Ireland. I grabbed a few tables I thought were interesting (click on them for a larger size). In some cases there are clear similarities across the countries (such as ideology), in other cases we see the parochialism inherent in where those scholars are. For example, most scholars think the most important part of the world is where they happen to live--with the interesting exception of US scholars (see Question 58). If you are interested in reading more, the whole report is here.
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Jobs with Grassroots Campaigns
Hello!
My name is Sean Diller, and I'm writing on behalf of Grassroots Campaigns. Grassroots Campaigns is a progressive political consulting firm that specializes in running field campaigns for candidates and issue-based advocacy groups lilke the American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International, the Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood Action Fund and the Democratic National Committee. We're looking for energetic, passionate students and graduates to run our campaign offices in Portland, Seattle and across the country. If you could send this out to your students, or anyone who would be interested in this type of work, that would be fantastic We will be making a campus visit this coming Wednesday (the 18th).
Thanks so much for your support!
Best,
Sean Diller
Assistant Director
Grassroots Campaigns, Seattle
sdiller@grassrootscampaigns.com
504-343-3837
To: Students
Subject: Progressive Campaign Job Opportunities Nationwide
Grassroots Campaigns is a progressive political consulting firm whose main goals are to win elections and further the progressive agenda. We run on-the-ground organizing offices for the Democratic National Committee, the American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International, and other progressive groups.
We made history last fall. Young people turned out in record numbers to vote, volunteer, and make the change that our country has been waiting for. Now that we've won the election with President Obama and the expanded majorities in the House and Senate, we must keep striving to make lasting change a reality.
Right now, it is critical that we continue to focus on issues of civil liberties, womens' rights, and poverty, and hold the candidates we have worked to elect accountable to the promises they made during their campaigns. There is no better time or place to get involved and help create the new generation that will take this country in a more progressive direction.
Students who are interested should apply directly to:
Sean Diller
sdiller@grassrootscampaigns.com
504-343-3837
http://www.grassrootscampaigns.com
Job Description:
Grassroots Campaigns, Inc is a progressive political consulting firm that specializes in running face-to-face citizen mobilization campaigns for political parties, candidates, and advocacy groups. By running campaigns on behalf of groups such as the Democratic National Committee, MoveOn.org, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Amnesty International we can focus on building up their membership and volunteer bases while running field campaigns for candidates and other organizations to win progressive victories on the local, state, and national level and mobilize citizens to be more actively involved and engaged in politics.
Canvass Directors and Assistant Canvass Directors manage our 30 grassroots fundraising field offices across the country, with bottom-line responsibility for all local operations.
Job Responsibilities:
Recruitment: Build a team of 15-50 canvassers by recruiting from within the local community. Interview prospective staff and make hiring decisions.
Staff Management: Teach canvassing/fundraising skills. Work with your staff in individual and group settings, with a particular eye towards developing leaders. Cultivate a welcoming and motivating atmosphere.
Canvassing: Canvass in the field three to four days per week, to train new and experienced staff in the field and meet personal fundraising requirements.
Administration: Carefully track income and expenses. Manage the budget for your office. Process staff payroll. Maintain records for future organizing efforts.
Qualifications:
Strong communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and desire for political change are essential. Candidates must be able to work within a team, have proven leadership ability and an orientation towards handling a lot of responsibility. Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative are also necessary qualifications. Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus, and may qualify candidates for additional leadership positions.
Training:
Newly hired directors will typically spend three weeks doing field training, working intensely alongside experienced directors and will also attend a week-long national classroom training. Additionally, directors receive support from regional management staff throughout their time on staff.
After one year in the position, staff will have learned the basics of running a successful grassroots campaign, including, but not limited to, fundraising and donor recruitment, hiring and supervising staff and/or volunteers, and turf management.
Expectations:
Director positions are for a minimum commitment of one year, and we're building towards mid-term elections in 2010. Campaign hours can run 60-80 hours per week, including work on weekends. We are also hiring entry-level, hourly paid positions that will run through the summer and do not require overtime or long-term commitment.
Salary/Benefits:
Annual salary for Assistant Canvass Directors begins at $24,000. Staff may opt into our health care plan (PPO). Paid training, vacation and sick days are included; student loan assistance is available.
Timing and Location:
Positions are available beginning post-graduation, in cities nationwide – Ask Sean Diller for details.
We are also hiring for summer jobs in our Seattle office, and we will be conducting on-campus interviews on February 18th! See you there!
To Apply, send resume to:
Sean Diller
sdiller@grassrootscampaigns.com
504-343-3837
Please visit our website, www.grassrootscampaigns.com, for more information about current and past campaigns.
Grassroots Campaigns past and current clients include: Democratic National Committee, MoveOn PAC, League of Conservation Voters, American Civil Liberties Union, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Working America, Amnesty International, Center for American Progress, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Save the Children.
My name is Sean Diller, and I'm writing on behalf of Grassroots Campaigns. Grassroots Campaigns is a progressive political consulting firm that specializes in running field campaigns for candidates and issue-based advocacy groups lilke the American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International, the Sierra Club, Planned Parenthood Action Fund and the Democratic National Committee. We're looking for energetic, passionate students and graduates to run our campaign offices in Portland, Seattle and across the country. If you could send this out to your students, or anyone who would be interested in this type of work, that would be fantastic We will be making a campus visit this coming Wednesday (the 18th).
Thanks so much for your support!
Best,
Sean Diller
Assistant Director
Grassroots Campaigns, Seattle
sdiller@grassrootscampaigns.com
504-343-3837
To: Students
Subject: Progressive Campaign Job Opportunities Nationwide
Grassroots Campaigns is a progressive political consulting firm whose main goals are to win elections and further the progressive agenda. We run on-the-ground organizing offices for the Democratic National Committee, the American Civil Liberties Union, Amnesty International, and other progressive groups.
We made history last fall. Young people turned out in record numbers to vote, volunteer, and make the change that our country has been waiting for. Now that we've won the election with President Obama and the expanded majorities in the House and Senate, we must keep striving to make lasting change a reality.
Right now, it is critical that we continue to focus on issues of civil liberties, womens' rights, and poverty, and hold the candidates we have worked to elect accountable to the promises they made during their campaigns. There is no better time or place to get involved and help create the new generation that will take this country in a more progressive direction.
Students who are interested should apply directly to:
Sean Diller
sdiller@grassrootscampaigns.com
504-343-3837
http://www.grassrootscampaigns.com
Job Description:
Grassroots Campaigns, Inc is a progressive political consulting firm that specializes in running face-to-face citizen mobilization campaigns for political parties, candidates, and advocacy groups. By running campaigns on behalf of groups such as the Democratic National Committee, MoveOn.org, the American Civil Liberties Union, and Amnesty International we can focus on building up their membership and volunteer bases while running field campaigns for candidates and other organizations to win progressive victories on the local, state, and national level and mobilize citizens to be more actively involved and engaged in politics.
Canvass Directors and Assistant Canvass Directors manage our 30 grassroots fundraising field offices across the country, with bottom-line responsibility for all local operations.
Job Responsibilities:
Recruitment: Build a team of 15-50 canvassers by recruiting from within the local community. Interview prospective staff and make hiring decisions.
Staff Management: Teach canvassing/fundraising skills. Work with your staff in individual and group settings, with a particular eye towards developing leaders. Cultivate a welcoming and motivating atmosphere.
Canvassing: Canvass in the field three to four days per week, to train new and experienced staff in the field and meet personal fundraising requirements.
Administration: Carefully track income and expenses. Manage the budget for your office. Process staff payroll. Maintain records for future organizing efforts.
Qualifications:
Strong communication and motivational skills, work ethic, and desire for political change are essential. Candidates must be able to work within a team, have proven leadership ability and an orientation towards handling a lot of responsibility. Strong self-direction and the ability to take initiative are also necessary qualifications. Previous field or canvassing experience is a plus, and may qualify candidates for additional leadership positions.
Training:
Newly hired directors will typically spend three weeks doing field training, working intensely alongside experienced directors and will also attend a week-long national classroom training. Additionally, directors receive support from regional management staff throughout their time on staff.
After one year in the position, staff will have learned the basics of running a successful grassroots campaign, including, but not limited to, fundraising and donor recruitment, hiring and supervising staff and/or volunteers, and turf management.
Expectations:
Director positions are for a minimum commitment of one year, and we're building towards mid-term elections in 2010. Campaign hours can run 60-80 hours per week, including work on weekends. We are also hiring entry-level, hourly paid positions that will run through the summer and do not require overtime or long-term commitment.
Salary/Benefits:
Annual salary for Assistant Canvass Directors begins at $24,000. Staff may opt into our health care plan (PPO). Paid training, vacation and sick days are included; student loan assistance is available.
Timing and Location:
Positions are available beginning post-graduation, in cities nationwide – Ask Sean Diller for details.
We are also hiring for summer jobs in our Seattle office, and we will be conducting on-campus interviews on February 18th! See you there!
To Apply, send resume to:
Sean Diller
sdiller@grassrootscampaigns.com
504-343-3837
Please visit our website, www.grassrootscampaigns.com, for more information about current and past campaigns.
Grassroots Campaigns past and current clients include: Democratic National Committee, MoveOn PAC, League of Conservation Voters, American Civil Liberties Union, Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee, Working America, Amnesty International, Center for American Progress, Planned Parenthood Action Fund, and Save the Children.
Belt tightening at ASU
From the Arizona Republic:
All 12,000 Arizona State University employees will be required to take 10 to 15 days off without pay before July to meet budget cuts required by the state Legislature, the university announced Wednesday.
The mandate includes top administrators, varsity coaches, faculty, office and maintenance workers, but the unpaid leave, or furloughs, will be staggered. ASU will remain open and classes will meet.
All 12,000 Arizona State University employees will be required to take 10 to 15 days off without pay before July to meet budget cuts required by the state Legislature, the university announced Wednesday.
The mandate includes top administrators, varsity coaches, faculty, office and maintenance workers, but the unpaid leave, or furloughs, will be staggered. ASU will remain open and classes will meet.
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