CEPS Newsletter #065-April 1, 2016
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Cultural and Educational Policy Studies, Loyola University Chicago
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CEPS Students and Alumni,
I hope you are well at what is often a hectic time of the year! Congratulations to those of you who have defended your dissertations and theses; I look forward to celebrating your accomplishments with you at commencement ceremonies this May. In this newsletter, please make special note of the CEPS annual review process (item A3), an opportunity for you to take stock of your progress towards your degree and discuss this progress with your advisor, and the upcoming deadlines for the Organization of Educational Historians and American Educational Studies Association’s conferences—both great opportunities for graduate students to present and get feedback on their work. If you have you have announcements to include in a future issue of this newsletter please send them to Ashley Allen at aallen13@luc.edu.
Best regards,
Kate Phillippo
~CEPS Program Chair
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CEPS Program Newsletter #065 – April 1, 2016
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Table of Contents:
A. CEPS AND SOE NEWS
1. New CEPS Program Handbook released
2. Upcoming University, SOE & Graduate School Deadlines
3. CEPS Annual reviews due 4/18
4. Change to Summer 2016 Course Offering
5. CEPS 2016-2017 Course Offerings
B. EVENTS ON CAMPUS, UPCOMING LOCAL EVENTS
1. School of Education Student Sub-Committee on Diversity Friday April 8, 2016
2. Restorative Justice Course. Saturday and Sunday April 16-17, 2016
3. 9th Annual Dissertation Boot Camp Monday-Friday May16-20, 2016
4. Graduate, Professional and Adult Council (GPAC) Student Resource. Ongoing
C. CALLS FOR PAPERS
1. Call for Papers: Organization for Educational Historians “The Position of Place in the History of Education” North Park University. September 30-October 1, 2016. Deadline: April 30, 2016
2. Call for Papers: American Educational Studies Association (AESA) “Love, Labor and Learning Under the Gun: A Call for Education Writ Large with Visionary Pragmatism. Deadline: May 1, 2016
3. Call for Papers: Journal for Educational Controversy Black Lives Matter and the Education Industrial Complex. Deadline: December 31, 2016
D. JOBS, FELLOWSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
1. Administrative Assistant for Loyola University Chicago Quinlan School of Business, Chicago, IL Deadline: Until Filled
2. Tenure-track Assistant Professor (Educational Psychology and Foundations) at Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS. Deadline: Until Filled
3. Academic Internship Center for the Human Rights of Children (CHRC) Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL Deadline: Until Filled
4. Graduate Assistant Graduate School Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL Deadline: April 15, 2016
5. Formatting Graduate Assistant Graduate School Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL Deadline: April 15, 2016
6. Graduate Assistant Office of Research Services Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL Deadline: May 1, 2016
7. Student Life Assistant International House Loyola University Chicago, Chicago, IL
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A. CEPS AND LOYOLA NEWS
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A.1. Reminder: CEPS Faculty had finalized a Graduate Programs Handbook which contains resources that should be of considerable use to students in all of our graduate programs (M.Ed., M.A., and PhD). It is available on the CEPS Sakai page under “CEPS Resources”.
A2. Upcoming University, SOE & Graduate School Deadlines
*April 14: Fall Registration Begins
*April 15: Last day to submit final approved hard copies of dissertations for or theses for May degree conferral
*April 29: Spring Semester Ends\
*April 29: For August degree conferrals: Dissertation defense ballots are due to the Graduate School by noon to walk in May 2016 Commencement Ceremony
A3. CEPS Annual reviews due 4/18 The time has arrived again for all CEPS graduate students to complete annual review forms, as a means to evaluate your own progress towards your degree and professional growth, identify remaining requirements for your program, and communicate with your advisor about these matters. All students should have received an email with the forms. They can also access these forms on Sakai (CEPS Program/Submit Annual Report Here/Advisor’s section). Please upload your completed document to Sakai by Monday, April 18. Your advisor will then review this document and will be in touch with you about it by the end of the academic year.
A4. ELPS 514 (The School as an Organization) has been cancelled for Summer Session A. Dr. Tavis Jules will teach a blended course (part face-to-face and part online) during Summer Session A. The course will meet on Mondays and Wednesdays from 4:15-6:45, and will be posted shortly on LOCUS. This course is “repeatable,” in that this course number is used by multiple CEPS instructors to teach about different issues in educational policy from different disciplinary perspectives (e.g., philosophy, comparative/international, history), so you can register multiple times for 491 as long as you do not repeat the exact same class twice. The description follows below; please contact Dr. Jules directly if you have further questions about this course.
ELPS 491: Issues in Educational Policy
This is an advanced seminar that will discuss the current issues in international educational policy by using a critical education policy studies approach to explore the sites of policy contestation and the ways in which educational policies are manifested, negotiated, conceptualized, and shaped. This intensive course will provide students with the opportunity to re-read six policy challenges stemming from economic globalization – knowledge economy/society, lifelong learning, equity/democracy/inclusion, accountability/control/efficiency, and teacher professionalism – and their effects upon education. For the purpose of this course, policy is used to designate a statement, process, or outcome that enunciates an institution’s outlooks on an issue.
A5. CEPS 2016-2017 Course Offerings
CEPS is pleased to announce its 2016-2017 academic year course offerings
Fall 2016
*ELPS 219 American Education (Sobe) LSC, Tuesdays 4:15-5:45
*ELPS 219 American Education Discussion Section (Staff) LSC, Thursdays 4:15-5:15
*ELPS 219 American Education Discussion Section (Staff) LSC, Thursdays 4:15-5:15
*ELPS 219 American Education Discussion Section (Staff) LSC, Thursdays 5:30-6:30
*ELPS 240 Urban Education: Policy and Practice (Staff) LSC, Tuesdays and Thursdays 8:30-9:45
*ELPS 265 Cultural Educational Policy Studies Internship (Staff)
*ELPS 302 Philosophy of Education (Staff) LSC, Mondays 7:00-9:30
*ELPS 302 Philosophy of Education (Staff) LSC, Tuesdays 7:00-9:30
*ELPS 405 Introduction to Educational Policy (Jules) WTC, Thursdays 4:15-6:45
*ELPS 410 Sociology of Education (Staff) WTC, Wednesdays 4:15-6:45
*ELPS 420 Philosophy of Education (Shuffelton) WTC, Mondays 7:00-9:30
*ELPS 491 Issues in Educational Policy: Democracy and Education (Shuffelton) WTC Mondays 4:15-6:45
*ELPS 550 Globalization and Education (Sobe) LSC, Tuesdays 7:00-9:30
*ELPS 564 Education Policy Internship (Staff)
*ELPS 565 International Education Internship (Staff)
International Higher Education Courses Fall 2016
*ELPS 455 Comparative Education (Jules) ONLN restrict to 2018 cohort
*ELPS 427 History American Higher Education (Staff) ONLN restrict to 2018 cohort
*RMTD 404 Educational Statistics (Staff) ONLN restrict to 2017 cohort
*ELPS 419 Leadership in Higher Education (Staff) ONLN restrict to 2017 cohort
Spring 2017
*ELPS 219 American Education (Staff) LSC, Tuesdays and Thursdays 11:30-12:45
*ELPS 219 American Education (Staff) LSC, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 10:25-11:15
*ELPS 230 Globalization of Childhood Education (Jules) LSC, Mondays and Wednesdays 11:30-12:45
*ELPS 302 Philosophy of Education (Shuffelton) WTC, Wednesdays 7:00-9:30
*ELPS 455 Comparative Education (Jules) WTC, Mondays 7:00-9:30
*ELPS 412 Sociological Analysis of Urban Education and Policy (Phillippo) WTC, Tuesdays 7:00-9:30
*ELPS 420 Philosophy of Education (Suffelton) WTC, Wednesdays 4:15-6:45
*ELPS 444 American Schooling and Social Policy: A Historical Perspective (Sobe) WTC, Thursdays 4:15-6:45
*ELPS 500 SEMINAR: Race and Education (Phillippo) WTC, Tuesdays 4:15-6:45
International Higher Education Spring 2017
*ELPS 405 Intro to Educational Policy (Staff) ONLN, restrict to 2018 cohort
*ELPS 432 Multiculturalism for Social Justice (Staff) ONLN, restrict to 2018 cohort
*ELPS 565 International Education Internship (Staff) ONLN, restrict to 2017 cohort
*ELPS 434 Evaluation in Higher Education (Staff) ONLN, restrict to 2017 cohort
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B. EVENTS ON CAMPUS
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B1. The School of Education Student Sub-Committee on Diversity will be meeting on Friday, March 18 and April 8, 2016 at 2:15-3:15pm, 1030 Lewis Towers. We hope that you will attend and share your ideas for programming and to also offer a safe space to talk about ways to encourage and support diversity in all areas and promote a stronger student voice.
B2. This Spring the Loyola University school of Law will be offering a 1 credit course in Restorative Justice. Restorative Justice is a philosophy of resolving conflicts rooted in tribal approaches/community approaches. Recently, courts, communities and schools are returning to restorative methods to address family issues, escalating violence in schools, reintegrating prisoners into their communities, making decisions about appropriate sentencing and the role of the victim in the process. The course will take place Saturday April 16, 2016 from 9:00-5:00 and Sunday April 17, 2016 Sunday 12:00-6:00. For more information please contact Christine Agaiby at cmagaiby@gmail.com or on her cell at 414-793-4194.
B3. Do you need some assistance in scheduling time to write your dissertation? Need a little “kick” to get going? Think about participating in the Graduate School’s Boot Camp –a week long, all-day program designed to support you in completing your dissertation, run by Dr. Jessica Horowitz, Associate Dean for Student Services in the Graduate School and various colleagues from Loyola departments. The workshop will run from 9:00am-4:45pm, Monday May 16th – Friday May 20th on the Lake Shore Drive Campus in the Information Commons 4th floor. Lunch is included for all 5 days. You must be able to commit to the entire week, all day with absolutely no excuses and a laptop is required. There is no cost to participate in the workshop but there is a $75 down payment which will be refunded upon successful completion of the workshop. If you are interested email Dr. Horowitz at jhorow@luc.edu by April 15th with: 1-2 paragraphs on your dissertation research (abstract is fine), where you are in the program and in your dissertation process and information about your committee formation and proposal defense- if you are at that point. You must have completed your comprehensive exam(s) to participate and have a letter of support from your advisor.
B4. The Graduate, Professional and Adult Council (GPAC) serves to effectively represent all graduate, professional and adult students of Loyola University Chicago, to promote and encourage interaction among graduate students at the University, and provide a cohesive voice for the entire graduate, professional and adult student population. GPAC member Devin Moss is available and eager to listen to individual concerns and suggestions in order to bring them to the GPAC and the University Senate. If there is anything that you would like to bring to the attention of the GPAC, University Senate or Loyola University, please reach out to Devin Moss at dmoss4@luc.edu
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C. CALLS FOR PAPERS
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C1. The Organization of Educational Historians will host its annual conference on September 30-October 1, 2016 at North Park University Chicago, IL. The theme of this year’s conference is “The Position of Place in the History of Education” and is requesting a call for papers. The theme directs attention to the importance of examining local dynamics as they relate to education. Centering inquiry on particular understandings brings with it the potential to shape and reshape educational history based on cultural experiences, sociopolitical landscapes, community, time and scale. Papers are not restricted to topics that focus on the conference theme. However, proposals that relate to the conference theme will be group into the topical sessions and presented in the main meeting room to accommodate a larger audience. Proposals must be submitted electronically to the program chair, John J. Laukaitis, PhD., North Park University, no later than April 30, 2016. Please send proposal as a Word document attachment in an email addressed to jjlaukaitis@northpark.edu. The subject line of the e-mail message should read: OEH 2016 Proposal. “Acceptance notification will be May 31, 2016. Proposals for papers, panels, symposia, and alternative formats should be between 500-750 words. The proposal should restate the title of the paper, describe the contents, discuss its significance and include a description of historical sources used. All proposals submissions must be accompanied by an abstract of no more than 50 words. All proposals should have a cover sheet that contains the following: (1) Title or topic of proposal; (2) category of proposal (paper, symposium, panel, poster, alternative); (3) names, affiliations and relevant backgrounds of all participants (and, in the case of a symposium, the title of each participant’s presentation); (4) addresses, telephone numbers and email addresses of all other participants; (5) technology needs (see below) and (6) indicate if you are willing to serve as a session chair and/or proposal reviewer. ALL proposal and participant information must be submitted at one time by the organizer. Technology: Please indicate on the cover sheet what technology you require for the conference. OEH can provide a screen and projector free of charge. Presenters are responsible for providing working computers and VGA adapters for their computers. Any additional technology will be the responsibility of the presenters. Individual Papers: Following the cover sheet, a paper proposal should restate the title of the paper, describe its contents, discuss its significance and include a description of historical sources used. An abstract is also required as described above. Presenters will have approximately 15 minutes to read their paper or, preferably, summarize their work. Full papers are due to the session chair by September 1, 2016. Symposia: A symposium is composed of participants who deliver brief presentations based on prepared papers on a common theme. Following the cover sheet (which should specify the title of each participants presentation), a symposium proposal should include the topic, its significance, and the titles of the presentations. Most symposia will be allocated 90 minutes on the program. Time should be allowed for each presenter, for a discussant or critic, and for audience participation. Therefore, the organizer of the symposium should plan accordingly and give each presenter a time limit. A chair and/or a discussant should be identified on the cover sheet or, alternatively, can be assigned by the Program Committee. If a chair is assigned by the Program Committee, full papers for all symposia presenters are due to the session chair by September 1, 2016. Panels: A panel discusses a topic as a group rather than through formal individual presentations. Following the cover sheet, a panel proposal should indicate the topic, its significance, and the way it will be approached or discussed. Panelists should keep in mind that they will have no more than 90 minutes for their discussion, including audience participation, and plan accordingly. Panel submissions should identify a session chair to lead discussion. Blind Review and Notification: The Program Committee will review each proposal. Criteria for review include purpose of the presentation, theoretical context/framework, contribution to the field, and written presentation. The person who submitted the proposal will be notified of the Committee’s decision; it is the submitter’s responsibility to notify other presenters of the Committee’s decision.
C2. The American Educational Studies Association (AESA) is calling for papers for their Annual Conference which will be held on November 2-6, 2016 at the Grand Hyatt in Seattle, WA. The theme for the conference is Love, Labor, and Learning Under the Gun: A Call for Education Writ Large with Visionary Pragmatism. Trigger Warning: Under the gun is a figure of speech-signifying what it feels like to be under pressure to solve a problem. For young people and their educators, the challenges of loving, laboring and learning to live under the gun are at once personal and political. The interdisciplinary educational studies community will continue to meet under-the-gun challenges as labors of love and as labors for learning-disarming labors both practical and intellectual. We call for submissions that reflect “the creative tension between vision and pragmatism” that Patricia Hill Collins in Another Kind of Public Education has called “visionary pragmatism” as well as what Jane Roland Martin has called “education writ large,”. These concepts exceed school and campus boundaries to include encounters between individuals and cultures that change one another for worse or for better. Note a new category of submission for this year’s conference entitled action meetings-for organizing leadership strategies to resist, disarm and transform domination under the gun. We invite submissions that investigate past educational and cultural creativity living under the gun, that describe and analyze both under-the-gun contexts and loving educational environments. We welcome also conceptual inquiry that analyzes and reframes ethical connections among love, labor, and learning. All proposals must be submitted electronically to the Online Conference System (OCS) via the AESA website. http://educationalstudies.org/ it will open April 1 and close on May 1, 2016 11:59 (CST).
C3. The Journal of Educational Controversy has placed a call for papers on the topic of Black Lives Matter and the Educational Industrial Complex. Along with drawing attention to the police as occupying armies in Black American communities, the Black Lives Matter movement has highlighted the deep roots of institutionalized racism in the United States. Starting with the fundamental question, Do Black Lives Matter in the U.S. Educational Controversy seeks to explore the various questions raised by Black Lives Matter in relation to U.S. educational institutions, policies, and practices as they impact men, women, and children of color intersectionally, with respect to gender, gender identity, and class. These questions could include the status of schools as institutions of control and sites of reproduction of racist ideology; the possibility of schools as sites of liberationist transformation; the institutional history of schools to incident of racial violence; the history of black studies programs in relation to black liberation movements, and the appropriation and sanitizing of terms like diversity and multicultural. Submitted Manuscripts will be due on December 31, 2016 for a publication date in 2017. For more information visit: http://cedar.wwu.edu/jec/
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D. JOBS, FELLOWSHIPS, INTERNSHIPS, AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
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D1. The Quinlan School for Business at Loyola University Chicago is immediately seeking an Administrative Assistant for the MS Program Directors, specifically the Directors of the MSF Program (Finance) and the MSIMC Program (Marketing) with maintenance of database/records of applicants, scholarship offers etc., as well as develop and maintain a database of job placements of recent graduates. Additionally, you might be asked to set up or coordinate an event(s) to draw attention to the programs. Qualifications: Our preference is to hire a doctoral student from the School of Education, with the intention of retaining him/her for multiple years. This job will require 10-15 hours per week for the next couple of months, with the possibility of more in the summer/fall and through AY 2016-2017 and the pay is $15.00/hr. If you are interested please email Professor Tom Nohel (Director, MS-Finance) at tnohel@luc.edu and attach a current CV/resume.
D2.The Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Foundations at Mississippi State University invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position (Parf # 9618) beginning August 2016. Expectations include teaching, research and service. Responsibilities: Research and Teaching in a broad array foundations of education areas to include diversity, history, philosophy, learning development, and motivation with specific abilities to teach coursework in qualitative research methods, undergraduate social foundations, and undergraduate diversity courses. Other responsibilities include advisement of students, supervision of graduate students, participating in departmental and college service, and involvement in scholarly research and professional development. Required Qualifications: PhD. in Education Foundations or related area. ABD candidates will be considered, with a degree completion by the position start date. Preferred Qualifications: A potential for creating a respected record through funded research, teaching, and scholarship. Prior college teaching and/or K-12 teaching experience strongly preferred. International Comparative Education Graduate Courses, Diversity Undergraduate Courses; and Education Policy Courses development and teaching experience. Experience assisting, teaching and/or working with PhD candidates in dissertation research. Application Materials: Candidates must apply online at www.jobs.msstate.edu by submitting the Personal Data Form. Candidates must also submit 1) a letter explaining research interests, teaching philosophy, and experiences related to the position; 2) a current curriculum vitae; 3) sample publications; 4) unofficial graduate transcripts; and 5) names addresses, e-mail, and telephone numbers of four references. Inquiries should be directed to : Dr. Kay Brocato, Department of Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Foundations, 508 Allen Hall, Mail Stop 9727, Mississippi State, MS. 39762; TEL: 662-325-7060; kbrocato@colled.msstate.edu Applications will be reviewed beginning March 24, 2016 and will continue until the position filled.
D3. Children’s Rights Graduate Scholars Program was launched in 2015 is an academic year-long internship opportunity with the Center for the Human Rights of Children (CHRC). This competitive scholarship program provides a Loyola University Chicago graduate, professional, or PhD student with $7,500 in tuition remission and an internship opportunity (15 hours per week) at the CHRC. The Children’s Rights Scholar will work closely with CHRC staff and partners who are engaged in projects that address critical and complex issues affecting children both locally and globally. Through professional development and project-based learning opportunities, the scholar will develop foundational knowledge about key issues facing children today while developing essential skills for their future career. In addition to working on a CHRC research project, scholars gain experience in other areas that will provide the practical skills necessary for working in a variety of environments. These opportunities may include community advocacy and education, contributing to the CHRC blog, and outreach events. CHRC staff will strive to tailor the scholar’s experience to their professional goals and interests. The application, guidelines, and additional information can be found a http://www.luc.edu/media/lucedu/chrc /pdfs/final_applicationform.docx If you have any questions regarding this opportunity, please contact Adam Avrushin at aavrushin@luc.edu.
D4.The Graduate School is offering a 12-month graduate assistantship to a student currently enrolled in a doctoral program housed in the Graduate School. The Graduate Assistant will assist Graduate School staff , especially the Associate Dean and Interim Dean on various projects and tasks designed to enhance graduate education. The successful applicant must be proficient with organizational skills, research and analytical skills, both qualitative and quantitative data collection and analysis, web management and be comfortable using Opinio. In addition, the applicant should demonstrate great attention to detail and have outstanding interpersonal skills. Applicants may also be expected to advise the Graduate Student Advisory Council (GSAC) as needed. All interested candidates should send-electronic only- a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of two references to Dr. Jessica Horowitz at jhorow@luc.edu. The assistantship is approximately 20 hours per week and covers full tuition, health insurance and a $20,000 stipend. Applications must be submitted by April 15th at 5:00pm. The position begins on July 1st . For the full position description and application instructions you can visit the following link: https://luc.app.box.com/s/c1e9jtxuc3yku6102pz35wmwreayhroi
D5. The Graduate School is offering a 12-month graduate assistantship to a student currently enrolled in a doctoral program housed in the Graduate School. The Graduate Assistant will work directly with other graduate students in supporting the submission and formatting of their theses and dissertations. The successful applicant must be highly organized and extremely detail-oriented. In addition, the applicant must have outstanding interpersonal skills. The candidate should be a doctoral student who has completed coursework and field examinations. This position is renewable for an additional year based on performance. All interested candidates should send-electronic only- a cover letter, resume and the names and contact information of two references to Dr. Jessica Horowitz at jhorow@luc.edu. The assistantship is approximately 20 hours per week and covers tuition, health insurance and an $18,000 stipend. Applications must be submitted by April 15th at 5:00pm. The position begins on July 1st . For the full position description and application instructions you can visit the following link: https://luc.app.box.com/s/g6ep0935dlndgaaz7ds3ygyv0a4hguzp
D6. The Office of Research Services (ORS) is offering a 12-month assistantship to students enrolled in a graduate program in the Graduate School. The graduate assistant will work directly with the Assistant Director for Research Compliance, the Chairperson of the IRB, and another graduate assistant at Loyola’s Lake Shore Campus supporting the compliance committees that review research protocols involving human subjects, animals, radioactive isotopes, and chemical/biological agents. The job requires a high degree of organization, critical thinking, and attention to detail. Ideal candidates will have experience in human subject research and/or knowledge of research ethics. The award is renewable annually based on performance. All interested candidates should send a cover letter and a resume that highlights research, human subjects, ethics, and administrative experiences to Andrew Ellis, Office of Research Services no later than May 1, 2016 at 5:00pm. Please include a list of references and the name of your GPD or advisor and send to Granada Center, Suite 400 LSC 6439 N. Sheridan Rd. Chicago, IL 60626 or aellis5@luc.edu The assistantship is 20 hours per week and covers tuition, health insurance and a $20,000 stipend. The position begins on July 1st . For the full position description and application instructions you can visit the following link: https://luc.app.box.com/s/l7meivfcnjrb4sam9pl5zk8k9ttymohn
D7.The International House is seeking a Student Living Assistant. Student Living Assistants (SLAs) are in-residence staff who plan and facilitate programs for the International House residential building. SLA’s report to and are directly supervised by the Graduate Assistant for Residential Services. SLA’s are expected to frequently interact with the residents of International House; therefore they must have strong interpersonal skills and an ability to connect students to resources. SLA’s also play a major role in community leadership, the implementation of the resident-driven programming, upholding community living standards, and managing student concerns and crises. The applicant must be a full-time students during 2016-2017 academic year. Undergraduates must enroll in no more than 18 credits and no less than 12 credit hours per semester. Graduate students must enroll in 9 credit hours per semester. Applicants must be available for a full year, June 26, 2016-July 15, 2017 and all university breaks except winter break. SLA’s must live in the International House during the duration of their employment. Applicants must be at least a 3rd or 4th year student and possess a minimum 2.5 cumulative G.P.A. and maintain a 2.5. G.P.A during their employment. SLA’s will receive single occupancy housing in the International House, $1700 of dining dollars per semester and a $7,000 per year stipend. For the full position description and application instructions you can visit the following link: https://luc.app.box.com/s/eh7d9ablsvt0amqsh3kkwd9gg4886h6k
