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	<title>February 1, 2016 &#8211; PHENND</title>
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	<description>We are a network of over 25 colleges and universities that strengthens service learning in Philadelphia, connecting academics with community involvement.</description>
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		<title>Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community-Based Research</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 04:16:26 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The editorial team is pleased to announce that Volume 4 of Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community-Based Research has been published online. Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community-Based Research is a refereed, multidisciplinary online undergraduate journal publishing intellectual and reflective work on service learning and community-based research. It is open to undergraduate students in the U.S. and across the globe. Volume 4 includes 19 essays by students from 13 colleges and universities in a wide range of disciplines. The journal is published through the Penn State University, Berks Center for Service Learning and Community-Based Research. I invite you [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The editorial team is pleased to announce that Volume 4 of Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community-Based Research has been published online. Undergraduate Journal of Service Learning and Community-Based Research is a refereed, multidisciplinary online undergraduate journal publishing intellectual and reflective work on service learning and community-based research. It is open to undergraduate students in the U.S. and across the globe. Volume 4 includes 19 essays by students from 13 colleges and universities in a wide range of disciplines.</p>
<p>The journal is published through the Penn State University, Berks Center for Service Learning and Community-Based Research.</p>
<p>I invite you to read it at <a href="http://bk.psu.edu/Academics/37143.htm" target="_blank">http://bk.psu.edu/Academics/37143.htm</a></p>
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		<title>Call for Submissions</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 04:13:46 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[IIJRSLCE Call for Submissions The International Journal of Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement (IJRSLCE) invites manuscripts for consideration for the fourth issue of the journal to be published in fall 2016. As you know, IJRSLCE is the annual, peer-reviewed, online journal of IARSLCE. Its mission is to disseminate rigorous scholarship on service-learning and community engagement, including research, theory, research reviews and book reviews. We seek to represent the breadth of scholarship in the service-learning and community engagement field, with articles from different countries and disciplines and representing a range of methodologies including community-engaged scholarship. The deadline for submissions is [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>The International Journal of Research on Service-Learning and Community Engagement (IJRSLCE) invites manuscripts for consideration for the fourth issue of the journal to be published in fall 2016. As you know, IJRSLCE is the annual, peer-reviewed, online journal of IARSLCE. Its mission is to disseminate rigorous scholarship on service-learning and community engagement, including research, theory, research reviews and book reviews. We seek to represent the breadth of scholarship in the service-learning and community engagement field, with articles from different countries and disciplines and representing a range of methodologies including community-engaged scholarship. The deadline for submissions is April 15, 2016.</p>
<p>The fourth issue of IJRSLCE will be organized into Sections representing different areas of scholarship. Sections of the 2016 issue will include:</p>
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<li>Advances in Theory and Methodology</li>
<li>Student Outcomes, K-12</li>
<li>Faculty Roles and Faculty-Related Issues</li>
<li>Institutional Issues</li>
<li>Community Partnerships/Impacts</li>
<li>International Service-Learning and Community Engagement</li>
<li>Works-in-Progress</li>
<li>The following types of manuscripts will be considered for each section.</li>
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<p>Research Articles. Manuscripts reporting on findings from empirical studies of service-learning and community engagement. Submissions should be well-grounded in relevant research literature, based on rigorous methodology (either quantitative or qualitative) and present evidence-based findings. Manuscripts that report findings linked to questions of broad importance to the field are encouraged; those that are primarily program descriptions or descriptions of service-learning/community engagement practices will not be accepted.</p>
<p>Theoretical or Conceptual Articles. Manuscripts that examine and advance the theoretical or conceptual foundations of service-learning and civic engagement. Manuscripts can advance new theoretical frameworks or suggest new applications of constructs from cognate disciplines, such as psychology or sociology. Manuscripts can also elaborate on or critique well-established theoretical frameworks or constructs in service-learning and community engagement.</p>
<p>Review Articles. Manuscripts, including reports of meta-analyses, that discuss the state of knowledge about service-learning and community engagement. Manuscripts can reflect a broad lens or report on the knowledge base specific to a particular discipline, type of s-l or community engagement experience, nation, culture and/or grade range. Manuscripts should synthesize findings from prior research, as well as critically assess the quality of extant evidence.</p>
<p>IJRSLCE also welcomes book reviews (1500 words or less) of recent books of general importance to the field.</p>
<p>Author Guidelines are available on the IJRSLCE website. You must register on the site in order to submit a manuscript. Please see the third issue of the journal.</p>
<p><a href="http://journals.sfu.ca/iarslce/index.php/journal" target="_blank">http://journals.sfu.ca/iarslce/index.php/journal</a></p>
<p>Please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Andrew Furco (612-624-6876) or Dr. Susan Root (262-349-9339) if you would like additional information. We look forward to hearing from you!</p>
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		<title>Out of School Time Group Leader, Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association (OCCCDA)</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 04:08:08 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Out of School Time Group Leader Immediate Start, 2016 DESCRIPTION: Based in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA, the Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association (OCCCDA) is seeking a Group Leader. The mission of OCCCDA is “to extend healing and hope in the Oxford Circle community, believing that God’s purpose of reconciling all people to Jesus leads us to minister on spiritual, physical, social &#38; economic levels.” The Group Leader is responsible for assisting with daily out of school programming during program hours: Monday-Friday from 3:00-6:00pm. Salary is commensurate with experience. TIME COMMITMENT: Approximately 15-20 hours per week JOB [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Out of School Time Group Leader<br />
Immediate Start, 2016</p>
<p>DESCRIPTION:<br />
Based in the Oxford Circle neighborhood of Philadelphia, PA, the Oxford Circle Christian Community Development Association (OCCCDA) is seeking a Group Leader. The mission of OCCCDA is “to extend healing and hope in the Oxford Circle community, believing that God’s purpose of reconciling all people to Jesus leads us to minister on spiritual, physical, social &amp; economic levels.” The Group Leader is responsible for assisting with daily out of school programming during program hours: Monday-Friday from 3:00-6:00pm. Salary is commensurate with experience.</p>
<p>TIME COMMITMENT: Approximately 15-20 hours per week</p>
<p>JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:<br />
• Help maintain a safe, clean and quality program<br />
• Supervise daily activities of children specifically in regards to assigned group<br />
• Establish positive relationships with all staff, program participants and their families<br />
• Be a positive and compassionate role model<br />
• Attend required training, weekly staff meetings and supervision<br />
• Follow instructions and daily schedule provided by 21st CCLC Out of School Coordinator<br />
• Assist children with instruction, activities and other assigned learning activities<br />
• Use positive behavior reinforcement<br />
• Follow discipline and structure for program<br />
• Assist in planning and implementing final program highlighting youth accomplishments</p>
<p>JOB QUALIFICATIONS:<br />
 A commitment to the Oxford Circle community and to the holistic vision of OCCCDA.<br />
 The ability to engage students in grades K-8 through creative activities<br />
 Willingness to learn and be flexible<br />
 College degree and minimum of 1 year’ experience working with children and youth. An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.<br />
 All staff must complete and sign an application and complete the Criminal Record Check and the Pennsylvania Child Abuse Record Check.</p>
<p>HOW TO APPLY:<br />
Qualified candidates are invited to submit their resume via e-mail to:<br />
Subject: Group Leader<br />
<a href="mailto:program@occcda.org">program@occcda.org</a></p>
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		<title>Dealing with Difficult Participants</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 04:05:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Dealing with Difficult Participants Wednesday, February 24 6:00-8:30 pm Click here for more information or to register. http://www.thebluedoorgroup.net/?mc_cid=27d709d2c2&#38;mc_eid=1f1e81aa64#!gathering/ciht Even the best facilitators get stuck sometimes. There’s a participant who won’t get off their cell phone, there’s a participant who wants to be in charge, there’s a participant who refuses to talk. What do we do as facilitators, educators, group leaders? This workshop will give new and seasoned facilitators an opportunity to explore the participant behaviors they find the most difficult to handle. Attendees will have a chance to practice strategies and skills for handling these behaviors. Advance registration deadline: February [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>Wednesday, February 24<br />
6:00-8:30 pm</p>
<p>Click here for more information or to register.<br />
<a href="http://www.thebluedoorgroup.net/?mc_cid=27d709d2c2&amp;mc_eid=1f1e81aa64#!gathering/ciht" target="_blank">http://www.thebluedoorgroup.net/?mc_cid=27d709d2c2&amp;mc_eid=1f1e81aa64#!gathering/ciht</a></p>
<p>Even the best facilitators get stuck sometimes. There’s a participant who won’t get off their cell phone, there’s a participant who wants to be in charge, there’s a participant who refuses to talk. What do we do as facilitators, educators, group leaders? This workshop will give new and seasoned facilitators an opportunity to explore the participant behaviors they find the most difficult to handle. Attendees will have a chance to practice strategies and skills for handling these behaviors.</p>
<p>Advance registration deadline: February 19</p>
<p>** 2 hours of CEUs are available for social workers who attend this gathering. Those who wish to receive CEUs must register in advance.</p>
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		<title>2016 Research Grant on School Nursing</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 04:00:20 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[National Association of School Nurses Invites Applications for 2016 Research Grant The National Association of School Nurses, in partnership with the American Nurses Foundation, is accepting applications for the 2016 NASN/ANF Research Grant program. Through program, the foundation will award grants of up to $5,000 in support of research projects focused on school nurse impact on health disparities, students with chronic health conditions, and student safety; innovative models of school nursing practice; cost-benefit analysis of school nursing; or impact of school nurse activities related to social determinants of health on student well-being and education. To be eligible, applicants must be [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>The National Association of School Nurses, in partnership with the American Nurses Foundation, is accepting applications for the 2016 NASN/ANF Research Grant program.</p>
<p>Through program, the foundation will award grants of up to $5,000 in support of research projects focused on school nurse impact on health disparities, students with chronic health conditions, and student safety; innovative models of school nursing practice; cost-benefit analysis of school nursing; or impact of school nurse activities related to social determinants of health on student well-being and education.</p>
<p>To be eligible, applicants must be a qualified school nurse and a member of NASN in good standing.</p>
<p>For complete program guidelines and application instructions, see the NASN website.</p>
<p>DEADLINE: MAY 1, 2016</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nasn.org/Research/NASNANFGrant" target="_blank">http://www.nasn.org/Research/NASNANFGrant</a></p>
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		<title>2016 Local Hero Award for Community Pediatrics</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 03:58:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Council on Community Pediatrics Invites Nominations for 2016 Local Hero Award Community pediatrics is the practice of promoting and integrating the positive social, cultural, and environmental influences on children’s health as well as addressing potential negative effects that deter optimal child health and development within a community. The Council on Community Pediatrics, a division of the American Academy of Pediatrics, promotes community pediatrics through policy, practice, and education. To that end, the council is accepting nominations for the 2016 CCP Local Hero Award, which recognizes pediatricians who lead community action and advocacy on behalf of children. The award is presented [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Council on Community Pediatrics Invites Nominations for 2016 Local Hero Award</p>
<p>Community pediatrics is the practice of promoting and integrating the positive social, cultural, and environmental influences on children’s health as well as addressing potential negative effects that deter optimal child health and development within a community.</p>
<p>The Council on Community Pediatrics, a division of the American Academy of Pediatrics, promotes community pediatrics through policy, practice, and education. To that end, the council is accepting nominations for the 2016 CCP Local Hero Award, which recognizes pediatricians who lead community action and advocacy on behalf of children.</p>
<p>The award is presented annually to two individuals who leverage community resources to improve accessibility, appropriateness, and quality of care for all children; advocate for children who lack access to care; implement public health approaches to advance the health of all children in the community; and/or promote child health within all community environments (i.e., community, school, and family).</p>
<p>Award recipients will be honored at the Council on Community Pediatrics Awards Event at the 2016 AAP National Conference and Exhibition in San Francisco. The award includes an honorarium, one-day conference registration fee, airfare reimbursement, two-night hotel stay, and two days of meals.</p>
<p>To be eligible, nominees must be a pediatrician, a member of the American Academy of Pediatrics, and a resident of the United States or Canada. Nominees are not required to be members of the Council on Community Pediatrics; however, preference will be given to council members.</p>
<p>DEADLINE: MARCH 1, 2016</p>
<p><a href="http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/Committees-Councils-Sections/Council-on-Community-Pediatrics/Pages/Annual-Awards.aspx" target="_blank">http://www.aap.org/en-us/about-the-aap/Committees-Councils-Sections/Council-on-Community-Pediatrics/Pages/Annual-Awards.aspx</a></p>
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		<title>History of Mathematics Grant</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 03:55:57 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[NCTM Accepting Applications for History of Mathematics Grant The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is accepting applications from individual math teachers for its Professional Development Scholarship Emphasizing the History of Mathematics grant program. The program provides financial support for completing credited course work in the history of mathematics, personal study focused on some aspect of the history of mathematics; the creation and field-testing of grade 6-12 classroom activities that incorporate the history of mathematics; and/or the preparation and delivery of a professional development presentation to colleagues. To be eligible, applicants must be a current (on or before April 22, [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics is accepting applications from individual math teachers for its Professional Development Scholarship Emphasizing the History of Mathematics grant program.</p>
<p>The program provides financial support for completing credited course work in the history of mathematics, personal study focused on some aspect of the history of mathematics; the creation and field-testing of grade 6-12 classroom activities that incorporate the history of mathematics; and/or the preparation and delivery of a professional development presentation to colleagues.</p>
<p>To be eligible, applicants must be a current (on or before April 22, 2016) individual or e-member of NCTM, have taught school mathematics for at least three years, and intend to remain in teaching. All activities must be completed by August 31, 2017.</p>
<p>Complete program guidelines and application instructions are available at the NCTM website.</p>
<p>DEADLINE: MAY 6, 2016</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nctm.org/Grants-and-Awards/Grants/Professional-Development-Scholarship-Emphasizing-the-History-of-Mathematics/" target="_blank">http://www.nctm.org/Grants-and-Awards/Grants/Professional-Development-Scholarship-Emphasizing-the-History-of-Mathematics/</a></p>
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		<title>College Readiness Programs</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 03:52:35 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[HOME RFPS VOYA FOUNDATION ISSUES RFP FOR COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAMS Voya Foundation Issues RFP for College Readiness Programs The Voya Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Voya Financial, has issued a Request for Proposals for projects designed to help more students graduate from high school prepared for success in college and future careers. To that end, the program will support new and existing programs that encourage parental involvement as a means to improve high school graduation rates. Initial awards will range between $10,000 and $50,000 for new Voya Foundation partners and/or programs serving only one Voya Financial site, and between $10,000 [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>HOME RFPS VOYA FOUNDATION ISSUES RFP FOR COLLEGE READINESS PROGRAMS<br />
Voya Foundation Issues RFP for College Readiness Programs</p>
<p>The Voya Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Voya Financial, has issued a Request for Proposals for projects designed to help more students graduate from high school prepared for success in college and future careers.</p>
<p>To that end, the program will support new and existing programs that encourage parental involvement as a means to improve high school graduation rates. Initial awards will range between $10,000 and $50,000 for new Voya Foundation partners and/or programs serving only one Voya Financial site, and between $10,000 and $75,000 or more for current or previous partners as well as national programs, depending on the program’s alignment with the foundation’s priorities.</p>
<p>Voya has major offices in Atlanta, Georgia; Braintree, Massachusetts; Des Moines, Iowa; Jacksonville, Florida; Minneapolis, Minnesota; New York City; Scottsdale, Arizona; West Chester, Pennsylvania; and Windsor, Connecticut.</p>
<p>To be eligible, programs and organizations must be a year in length and operate in-school/afterschool activities or create resources that increase parental involvement in children’s academics and engage employee volunteers at one, several, or all areas where Voya Financial has a major office</p>
<p>Proposals are due by March 18, 2016. Finalists will be informed by April 15 and must submit their final application by June 10.</p>
<p>Visit the Voya Financial website for complete program guidelines and application instructions.</p>
<p>DEADLINE: MARCH 18, 2016 (INITIAL PROPOSALS)</p>
<p><a href="https://professionals.voya.com/stellent/public/RPS.pdf" target="_blank">https://professionals.voya.com/stellent/public/RPS.pdf</a></p>
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		<title>2016 CommunityWINS Grant Program</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[hillarya]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 03:50:16 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[U.S. Conference of Mayors Announces 2016 CommunityWINS Grant Program The United States Conference of Mayors, in partnership with the Wells Fargo Foundation, has announced a call for nominations for the 2016 CommunityWINS grant program. Launched in 2015 with a $3 million investment from Wells Fargo, the three-year program focuses on accelerating neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and job creation in municipalities across the country. In 2016, the program will award a total of $1 million in grants to six nonprofits located in large cities (population greater than 250,000), medium-sized cities (75,000 – 250,000), and small cities (under 75,000). Awards must be [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>U.S. Conference of Mayors Announces 2016 CommunityWINS Grant Program</p>
<p>The United States Conference of Mayors, in partnership with the Wells Fargo Foundation, has announced a call for nominations for the 2016 CommunityWINS grant program.</p>
<p>Launched in 2015 with a $3 million investment from Wells Fargo, the three-year program focuses on accelerating neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and job creation in municipalities across the country. In 2016, the program will award a total of $1 million in grants to six nonprofits located in large cities (population greater than 250,000), medium-sized cities (75,000 – 250,000), and small cities (under 75,000). Awards must be used within a year, except for projects that have secured funding from other sources, in which case the deadline for fund spenddown is two years.</p>
<p>USCM member cities can nominate up to three nonprofit initiatives that address one or more of the following issues:</p>
<p>1) Neighborhood stabilization: Projects designed to stimulate growth and stability, remove blight, and promote rebuilding.</p>
<p>2) Economic development: Projects designed to encourage business development.</p>
<p>3) Job creation: Projects designed to aid in local job creation or assist in job training.</p>
<p>To be eligible, nonprofits must be considered tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and hold membership in the United States Conference of Mayors.</p>
<p>In addition, all programs must involve collaboration between the mayor’s office and a nonprofit, including programs with additional partners in the private sector, community groups, and other sectors. Mayors and nonprofits must submit the online application form together. Winning proposals require the mayor to attend or send a designee to USCM’s 2016 annual meeting in Indianapolis.</p>
<p>See the USCM website for complete program guidelines and nomination instructions.</p>
<p>DEADLINE: MARCH 18, 2016</p>
<p><a href="http://www.usmayors.org/communitywins/" target="_blank">http://www.usmayors.org/communitywins/</a></p>
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		<title>Research to Understand Inequality</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 03:46:30 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[William T. Grant Foundation Seeks Applications for Research to Understand Inequality In recent years, inequality in the United States has become increasingly pervasive. At the same time, prospects for social mobility have gotten worse. The William T. Grant Foundation believes that the research community can play a critical role in reversing this trend. To that end, the foundation, which seeks to improve the lives of youth between the ages of 5 and 25, is accepting applications for research projects designed to advance understanding in the area of inequalities in youth development and/or to increase understanding of how research is acquired, [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>William T. Grant Foundation Seeks Applications for Research to Understand Inequality</p>
<p>In recent years, inequality in the United States has become increasingly pervasive. At the same time, prospects for social mobility have gotten worse. The William T. Grant Foundation believes that the research community can play a critical role in reversing this trend. To that end, the foundation, which seeks to improve the lives of youth between the ages of 5 and 25, is accepting applications for research projects designed to advance understanding in the area of inequalities in youth development and/or to increase understanding of how research is acquired, understood, and used, as well as the circumstances that shape its use in decision-making.</p>
<p>Through its Understanding Inequality program, the foundation will award grants of up to $600,000 in support of research focused on ways to reduce disparities in academic, behavioral, social, and economic outcomes for youth. Priority will be given to projects related to inequality on the basis of economic, racial/ethnic, and language backgrounds, although research that explores other areas of inequality also will be considered. The foundation prefers projects that incorporate data from multiple sources and/or involve multi-disciplinary teams.</p>
<p>To be eligible, organizations must be considered tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.</p>
<p>See the William T. Grant Foundation website for complete program guidelines, application instructions, and an FAQ.</p>
<p>DEADLINE: MAY 5, 2016</p>
<p><a href="http://wtgrantfoundation.org/grants#apply-research-grants" target="_blank">http://wtgrantfoundation.org/grants#apply-research-grants</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 03:42:39 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation Accepting Proposals for Collaborative Performing Arts Tours ArtsCONNECT, a program of the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, is accepting proposals for projects that increase access to live performing arts engagements for audiences across the mid-Atlantic region, especially in underserved communities. The program is interested in fostering the sharing of information, experiences, and resources among presenters so as to build strong networks for future presentations. The program provides support for projects in which at least three performing arts presenters from two different states work collaboratively to present a touring solo artist or ensemble. The tours must include performances as well [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation Accepting Proposals for Collaborative Performing Arts Tours</p>
<p>ArtsCONNECT, a program of the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation, is accepting proposals for projects that increase access to live performing arts engagements for audiences across the mid-Atlantic region, especially in underserved communities. The program is interested in fostering the sharing of information, experiences, and resources among presenters so as to build strong networks for future presentations.</p>
<p>The program provides support for projects in which at least three performing arts presenters from two different states work collaboratively to present a touring solo artist or ensemble. The tours must include performances as well as activities such as artist discussions, lecture demonstrations, master classes, and workshops designed to build greater appreciation for the work of the touring artist or ensemble. The program is also designed to develop and deepen relationships among the region’s presenters in order to build a more sustainable touring environment for professional performing artists.</p>
<p>Grant amounts will range between $1,000 and $10,000, except for projects that include the commissioning of new work, in which case grants of up to $15,000 will be awarded. Grants will be given directly to each presenter in a consortium whose project has been approved for support. Grants must be matched on a 1:1 basis, and the match may not include federal funds (whether they are received directly from a federal agency or indirectly, such as through a state agency or other entity).</p>
<p>ArtsCONNECT supports projects that are conceived and developed collaboratively by consortia of presenters from the mid-Atlantic region, including Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, or West Virginia. All presenters must be designated by the United States Internal Revenue Service as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt nonprofit organization or be a unit of state or local government. In addition, projects must feature professional performing artists who have at least two years of touring experience.</p>
<p>Informational webinars will be held on February 17, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. EST.</p>
<p>See the Mid-Atlantic Arts Foundation website for complete eligibility and application guidelines and an archive of past grants.</p>
<p>DEADLINE: MARCH 18, 2016</p>
<p><a href="http://www.midatlanticarts.org/wp-content/uploads/FY17_ArtsCONNECT_Guidelines-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.midatlanticarts.org/wp-content/uploads/FY17_ArtsCONNECT_Guidelines-FINAL.pdf</a></p>
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		<title>Innovations in Reading Prize</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 03:40:48 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[National Book Foundation Seeks Nominations for Innovations in Reading Prize Each year, the National Book Foundation recognizes individuals and institutions that have developed innovative means of sparking and sustaining a lifelong love of reading. In addition to promoting the best of American literature through the National Book Awards, the foundation seeks to expand the audience for literature in America. Through the Innovations in Reading Prize, individuals and institutions that use particularly innovative methods to generate excitement and a passionate engagement with books and literature will be rewarded for their creativity and leadership. The foundation is seeking applications from individuals and [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>National Book Foundation Seeks Nominations for Innovations in Reading Prize</p>
<p>Each year, the National Book Foundation recognizes individuals and institutions that have developed innovative means of sparking and sustaining a lifelong love of reading. In addition to promoting the best of American literature through the National Book Awards, the foundation seeks to expand the audience for literature in America.</p>
<p>Through the Innovations in Reading Prize, individuals and institutions that use particularly innovative methods to generate excitement and a passionate engagement with books and literature will be rewarded for their creativity and leadership.</p>
<p>The foundation is seeking applications from individuals and institutions that demonstrate a commitment to literature and the promotion of reading for its own sake. Key criteria include creativity, risk-taking, and a visionary quality, as well as a novel way of presenting books and literature. Priority will be given to applications from individuals and institutions that have developed an interdisciplinary approach and/or incorporate innovative thinking in design, technology, social change, social entrepreneurship, or other fields. Candidates may enter themselves for consideration or be nominated by others.</p>
<p>The winner will receive $10,000 and be featured prominently on the foundation&#8217;s website and in other digital publicity.</p>
<p>Any citizen of the U.S. and American institution is eligible for the prize.</p>
<p>See the National Book Foundation website for complete program guidelines, nomination instructions, and information about past winners.</p>
<p>DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 29, 2016</p>
<p><a href="http://www.nationalbook.org/innovations_in_reading.html#.VL6qTyw48SZ" target="_blank">http://www.nationalbook.org/innovations_in_reading.html#.VL6qTyw48SZ</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 03:38:14 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[LLMA Seeks Submissions for Library Public Relations Award The Library Leadership and Management Association, a division of the American Library Association, in partnership with the H.W. Wilson Foundation and EBSCO Information Services, is accepting submissions for the John Cotton Dana Award, an annual program that honors outstanding library public relations initiatives. The award is named for John Cotton Dana, a librarian who is considered to be the father of the modern library. Established in 1946, the award program honors strategic communications campaigns from all sizes and types of libraries, including rebranding efforts, awareness campaigns, and community partnerships. Libraries are encouraged [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>LLMA Seeks Submissions for Library Public Relations Award</p>
<p>The Library Leadership and Management Association, a division of the American Library Association, in partnership with the H.W. Wilson Foundation and EBSCO Information Services, is accepting submissions for the John Cotton Dana Award, an annual program that honors outstanding library public relations initiatives. The award is named for John Cotton Dana, a librarian who is considered to be the father of the modern library.</p>
<p>Established in 1946, the award program honors strategic communications campaigns from all sizes and types of libraries, including rebranding efforts, awareness campaigns, and community partnerships.</p>
<p>Libraries are encouraged to submit samples of their processes, research, media releases, media coverage, and other results received, as well as evaluation of the results demonstrating the scope and effectiveness of the campaign.</p>
<p>Eight $10,000 awards are granted each year.</p>
<p>Entries may be submitted by any library, library friends group, consulting agency, or service provider, excluding libraries represented by prize committee members.</p>
<p>See the John Cotton Dana Award website for winning entries from previous years, as well as complete program guidelines and submission instructions.</p>
<p>DEADLINE: FEBRUARY 29, 2016</p>
<p><a href="https://johncottondana.nonprofitcms.org/awards" target="_blank">https://johncottondana.nonprofitcms.org/awards</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 03:33:34 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Nutrition Educators: Transforming our Communities Empowering You with the Tools to Create Healthy, Balanced Nutrition Education for your Clients Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel, PA May 2-3, 2016 PA NEN’s Mission The Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network facilitates communication among individuals and organizations engaged with improving nutrition in our communities. We work to ensure that effective and appropriate nutrition resources, primarily for low-income populations, are available across the state. Why Attend? Do your clients view information about food and physical activity with confusion? In the age of information, much of what people hear about nutrition and physical activity is often misleading or [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Nutrition Educators: Transforming our Communities<br />
Empowering You with the Tools to Create Healthy, Balanced Nutrition Education for your Clients</p>
<p>Sheraton Harrisburg Hershey Hotel, PA<br />
May 2-3, 2016</p>
<p>PA NEN’s Mission<br />
The Pennsylvania Nutrition Education Network facilitates communication among individuals and organizations engaged with improving nutrition in our communities. We work to ensure that effective and appropriate nutrition resources, primarily for low-income populations, are available across the state.</p>
<p>Why Attend?<br />
Do your clients view information about food and physical activity with confusion? In the age of information, much of what people hear about nutrition and physical activity is often misleading or incorrect.</p>
<p>Join nutrition colleagues as they acquire new nutrition information designed to benefit clients by nourishing their minds to form healthy views on food, physical activity, obesity and diversity and encourage lifelong choices.</p>
<p>Conference Goals</p>
<ul>
<li>Inform and update participants about current nutrition issues regarding low income Pennsylvanians.</li>
<li>Engage participants, so they learn about effective nutrition education strategies.</li>
<li>Increase awareness of factors affecting food access, dietary intake, and nutritional status.</li>
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<p>Who Should Attend?<br />
Includes but is not limited to: Registered Dietitians, Nutrition Educators, Nutritionists, Dietitians, Health Professionals and Paraprofessionals, Anti-Hunger Advocates, School Food Service Directors, policy makers as well as those concerned with food access issues and the nutritional needs of the low income populations.</p>
<p>Credits<br />
Information to be provide in winter 2016. PA NEN will be applying for credits from the following organizations:</p>
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<li>Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (CDR)</li>
<li>American Association of Family Consumer and Sciences</li>
<li>Act 48 through the PA Dept. of Health</li>
</ul>
<p><a href="https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=PANEN&amp;WebCode=EventDetail&amp;&amp;evt_key=6b9b6668-acdb-49f4-9f80-a788802e58b8" target="_blank">https://netforum.avectra.com/eweb/DynamicPage.aspx?Site=PANEN&amp;WebCode=EventDetail&amp;&amp;evt_key=6b9b6668-acdb-49f4-9f80-a788802e58b8</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 03:28:12 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The next Sandbox monthly networking and professional development meeting will take place on Thursday February 11th. Come join us and get “disrupted.&#8221; Read more about what that means and RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sandbox-collective-networking-for-youth-development-professionals-tickets-21015760706 &#160; &#160;]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The next Sandbox monthly networking and professional development meeting will take place on Thursday February 11th. Come join us and get “disrupted.&#8221; Read more about what that means and RSVP here: <a href="https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sandbox-collective-networking-for-youth-development-professionals-tickets-21015760706" target="_blank">https://www.eventbrite.com/e/sandbox-collective-networking-for-youth-development-professionals-tickets-21015760706</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 03:11:27 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[K-16 University Partners Meeting: Environmental and Sustainability Partnerships The next K-16 University Partners Meeting will be Thursday, February 25, 2016, 1:00 – 2:30 PM at the School District of Philadelphia, Café 440 on the First Floor. The theme of this meeting draws from our upcoming PHENND Annual Conference on “Green Schools, Green Communities, Green Campuses,” but will have a specific focus on ‘green’ partnerships between universities and K-12 schools. Presenters: • Francine Locke, Environmental Director and Megan Garner, Sustainability Program Manager from the School District of Philadelphia will present on &#8220;GreenFutures,&#8221; the District&#8217;s new five-year sustainability plan. • Dr. Victor [&#8230;]]]></description>
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<p>The next K-16 University Partners Meeting will be Thursday, February 25, 2016, 1:00 – 2:30 PM at the School District of Philadelphia, Café 440 on the First Floor. The theme of this meeting draws from our upcoming PHENND Annual Conference on “Green Schools, Green Communities, Green Campuses,” but will have a specific focus on ‘green’ partnerships between universities and K-12 schools.</p>
<p>Presenters:<br />
• Francine Locke, Environmental Director and Megan Garner, Sustainability Program Manager from the School District of Philadelphia will present on &#8220;GreenFutures,&#8221; the District&#8217;s new five-year sustainability plan.<br />
• Dr. Victor Donnay, Professor of Mathematics and Director of the Environmental Studies program at Bryn Mawr College, will present on a unique service-learning course integrating sustainability and math.</p>
<p>Who should attend?<br />
• University faculty, staff and students who work with or are interested in working with K-12 schools on environmental or sustainability related projects.<br />
• Non-profits and community programs focused on the environment and sustainability who are interested in partnerships with colleges, universities and K-12 schools.<br />
• K-12 teachers, administrators and staff interested in environmental or sustainability-related partnerships.</p>
<p>A light lunch will be provided.</p>
<p>Please RSVP here: K-16 Partnerships Registration<br />
<a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1e1bfeB-3owko0R_Lp8looL2Q0rAfl_gTj_YkpacOkFk/viewform" target="_blank">https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1e1bfeB-3owko0R_Lp8looL2Q0rAfl_gTj_YkpacOkFk/viewform</a></p>
<p>PHENND University Partner Meetings bring together university, nonprofit, and school-based practitioners around common themes. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions to all presenters, network with peers and obtain concrete information on how to connect with the School Districts “GreenFutures” sustainability plan. The three main goals for K-16 University Partners meetings are:<br />
• provide practitioners with “take aways” (e.g. ideas you can adapt for use in your own programs)<br />
• exposure to new and innovative programs and practices<br />
• introduction to key School District personnel and strategies</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 02:59:55 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) releases report assessing the Local Economic Impact of the First Five Years of Green City, Clean Waters. This highly anticipated report, executed by Econsult Solutions, has interest from many local, regional, and national organizations, as well as members of City Council. http://www.sbnphiladelphia.org/images/uploads/Green%20City,%20Clean%20Waters-The%20First%20Five%20Years.pdf This report assesses the local economic impact of the first 5 years of Philadelphia’s comprehensive stormwater management plan, Green City, Clean Waters. The plan, managed by Philadelphia Water, is addressing EPA Clean Water Act regulations with decentralized, neighborhood scale, natural systems, otherwise known as green stormwater infrastructure (GSI). “Just 5 [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN) releases report assessing the Local Economic Impact of the First Five Years of Green City, Clean Waters.</p>
<p>This highly anticipated report, executed by Econsult Solutions, has interest from many local, regional, and national organizations, as well as members of City Council.</p>
<p><a href="http://www.sbnphiladelphia.org/images/uploads/Green%20City,%20Clean%20Waters-The%20First%20Five%20Years.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.sbnphiladelphia.org/images/uploads/Green%20City,%20Clean%20Waters-The%20First%20Five%20Years.pdf</a></p>
<p>This report assesses the local economic impact of the first 5 years of Philadelphia’s comprehensive stormwater management plan, Green City, Clean Waters. The plan, managed by Philadelphia Water, is addressing EPA Clean Water Act regulations with decentralized, neighborhood scale, natural systems, otherwise known as green stormwater infrastructure (GSI).</p>
<p>“Just 5 years into this ambitious, daring, and innovative 25-year plan to address federal water quality requirements, GCCW is already demonstrating present results and future potential.” – Jamie Gauthier, Executive Director, Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia</p>
<p>Using the GSI Partners (a subset of SBN members) as a proxy for the larger industry, the report shows local economic growth is resulting from the public and private investments in GSI that are being catalyzed by the plan.</p>
<p>“The GSI Partners experienced double-digit annual revenue growth from 2013 to 2014. We estimate that these local businesses currently represent an annual economic impact of almost $60 million within the City of Philadelphia, supporting 430 local jobs and generating nearly $1 million in local tax revenues.” &#8212; Anna Shipp, GSI Partners Project Manager, Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia</p>
<p>The report also makes projections of what can be expected with continued investment in GSI. Indicators of local economic growth go beyond the growth of the businesses within the industry, so the report also evaluates the real estate market as well as neighborhood level benefits that have resulted from the public and private investment catalyzed by Green City, Clean Waters.</p>
<p>“Conservatively, over the life of GCCW, public and private investments in GSI are projected to produce a $3.1 billion impact in the Philadelphia economy, supporting roughly 1,000 jobs per year and generating $2 million per year in local tax revenues.” – Lee Huang, Senior Vice President and Principal, Econsult Solutions, Inc.</p>
<p>SBN will brief City Council on February 24th on the results of the report, and will use this report in their continued efforts to support the maximum triple bottom line success of Green City, Clean Waters.</p>
<p>About the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia (SBN)<br />
The Sustainable Business Network (SBN) is a non-profit membership organization working to build a thriving, local, and sustainable economy in the Greater Philadelphia region. They are accomplishing this by growing and educating a broad base of local, independent businesses and educating policymakers and the public. Through their services, products, and internal practices, SBN’s 400 members are locally-owned businesses that strive to create positive change for the environment and in their communities.</p>
<p>About the Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Partners<br />
The Green Stormwater Infrastructure (GSI) Partners is a priority initiative of SBN working to advance the local GSI industry, innovation, and the local economy as it relates to GSI. Formed in 2012 in response to Philadelphia’s ambitious and innovative stormwater management plan,</p>
<p>Green City, Clean Waters, the GSI Partners advocate for the greenest approaches to be facilitated and incentivized as much as possible, and for the public and private investment to remain as local as possible. Members include locally-owned engineering and landscape architecture firms; landscape contracting firms; builders; and material suppliers whose services and products pertain to GSI.</p>
<p>SBN supports Green City, Clean Waters and its triple-bottom line approach, and through the GSI Partners, SBN is working to maximize the local economic, environmental, and social impact of the plan.</p>
<p>About Econsult Solutions, Inc.<br />
Econsult Solutions Inc. (ESI) provides insights into economic problems, policy questions, and strategic thinking. Our work focuses on providing customized economic expert services in Real Estate, Transportation, Economic Development, and Public Policy and Finance. In addition, we provide Litigation Support services in over 40 industries, as well as customized Solutions to a variety of clients.</p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 02:44:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Job Opportunity – Volunteer Program Manager The Dow Chemical Compnay has entered into an exciting partnership with The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University to hire a volunteer program manager who will be on assignment at Dow. The individual, once hired, will assist in the redesign and implementation of volunteer programming at Dow’s corporate, R&#38;D and manufacturing sites throughout the Delaware Valley. If you know anyone who might be interested, encourage them to apply at: http://www.lasalle.edu/financeadmin/hresources/jobs.php?id=583]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Job Opportunity – Volunteer Program Manager</p>
<p>The Dow Chemical Compnay has entered into an exciting partnership with The Nonprofit Center at La Salle University to hire a volunteer program manager who will be on assignment at Dow. The individual, once hired, will assist in the redesign and implementation of volunteer programming at Dow’s corporate, R&amp;D and manufacturing sites throughout the Delaware Valley. If you know anyone who might be interested, encourage them to apply at: <a href="http://www.lasalle.edu/financeadmin/hresources/jobs.php?id=583" target="_blank">http://www.lasalle.edu/financeadmin/hresources/jobs.php?id=583</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 02:43:11 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Vote for Frequencies – Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship Film Festival We need your votes! Dow helped create Frequencies, a #STEM-focused mural in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park neighborhood in collaboration with City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, Philadelphia Science Festival, The Franklin Institute and Lenfest Center students. A short-version of a video on our partnership made it into the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship’s Film Festival. Sample Tweet: VOTE for Frequencies video in @BCCCC Film Fest: http://ow.ly/XNioS &#38; show how courageous collaborations can bring positive change! Watch the video and cast your vote by 2/15! http://ow.ly/XNioS]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Vote for Frequencies – Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship Film Festival</p>
<p>We need your votes! Dow helped create Frequencies, a #STEM-focused mural in Philadelphia’s Hunting Park neighborhood in collaboration with City of Philadelphia Mural Arts Program, Philadelphia Science Festival, The Franklin Institute and Lenfest Center students. A short-version of a video on our partnership made it into the Boston College Center for Corporate Citizenship’s Film Festival.</p>
<p>Sample Tweet: VOTE for Frequencies video in @BCCCC Film Fest: <a href="http://ow.ly/XNioS" target="_blank">http://ow.ly/XNioS</a> &amp; show how courageous collaborations can bring positive change!</p>
<p>Watch the video and cast your vote by 2/15! <a href="http://ow.ly/XNioS" target="_blank">http://ow.ly/XNioS</a></p>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 02 Feb 2016 02:39:45 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[PKAL Summer Leadership Institute—Applications Due February 24 Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL) Summer Leadership Institute for STEM Faculty Institute I: July 12–July 17, 2016 Institute II: July 19–July 24, 2016 Institute III: July 26–July 31, 2016 The Claggett Center, Adamstown, Maryland Applications Due February 24, 2016 The PKAL Summer Leadership Institute is designed for both early and mid-career STEM faculty engaged in leading projects aimed at transforming undergraduate STEM education in their classrooms, departments, and institutions. The five-day intensive Institute provides faculty participants with the theory and practice required to effectively manage the politics of such change and contribute to the national [&#8230;]]]></description>
										<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>PKAL Summer Leadership Institute—Applications Due February 24</p>
<p>Project Kaleidoscope (PKAL) Summer Leadership Institute for STEM Faculty</p>
<p>Institute I: July 12–July 17, 2016<br />
Institute II: July 19–July 24, 2016<br />
Institute III: July 26–July 31, 2016<br />
The Claggett Center, Adamstown, Maryland</p>
<p>Applications Due February 24, 2016</p>
<p>The PKAL Summer Leadership Institute is designed for both early and mid-career STEM faculty engaged in leading projects aimed at transforming undergraduate STEM education in their classrooms, departments, and institutions. The five-day intensive Institute provides faculty participants with the theory and practice required to effectively manage the politics of such change and contribute to the national STEM higher education reform effort.</p>
<p>All of the Institutes are identical in format and programming, and include a team of eight mentors who are nationally recognized leaders in STEM higher education. Institute mentors play a key role in guiding the Institute, contributing first-hand experience in institutional change leadership at the local and national levels. Mentors work with participants during the Institute to shape a personal agenda for leadership, and develop an action plan for an ongoing or new undergraduate STEM initiative at either the campus or national level. Significant time is allotted for informal conversation and reflection with mentors.</p>
<p>Additionally, the Institute strategically utilizes a combination of introspection and experiential learning—along with a variety of other approaches that include, but are not limited to, case studies, role-playing, and collaborative problem-solving exercises—in order to empower a cadre of leaders who are equipped to:</p>
<ul>
<li>Lead Change with Courage;</li>
<li>Embrace Diverse Perspectives with Authenticity and Legitimacy; and</li>
<li>Communicate Bold, New Ideas with Thoughtfulness and Clarity</li>
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<p>Emerging STEM faculty leaders from all institution types, especially community colleges and minority-serving institutions, are encouraged to apply. STEM faculty from historically underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.</p>
<p>All applications are due on February 24, 2016. For more information on the Institute, visit <a href="http://www.aacu.org/summerinstitutes/sli" target="_blank">http://www.aacu.org/summerinstitutes/sli</a>.</p>
<p>To learn more about Project Kaleidoscope, please visit <a href="http://www.aacu.org/pkal" target="_blank">http://www.aacu.org/pkal</a>, e-mail us at <a href="mailto:pkal@aacu.org" target="_blank">pkal@aacu.org</a>, or call us at 202.884.7439.</p>
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