GVPT Undergraduate Newsletter

June 16, 2008

 

In this issue:

1. Federal Semester Program

2. Public Policy Internship Summer 2008

3. GVPT Summer courses

4. Job Opportunity with CIDCM

1. Federal Semester Program

 

Spaces are still available in the Federal Semester Program 2008–2009! 

 

Interested in how federal policy is set in Washington?  See for yourself!  Become part of a small, friendly cohort of students.  Take a seminar on federal policy in the fall (UNIV 348); participate in a federal internship (UNIV 349), with stipend assistance, in the spring. 

 

In 2008–2009, the Federal Semester Program focuses on health policy.  Rising juniors and seniors, of any major, interested in public policy, medicine, and public health, are welcome to apply.  This program is sponsored by the Office of Undergraduate Studies and intended to add value to your major.  What a fabulous educational experience!  What a great item for your résumé.

 

The fall 2008 seminar is Federal Health Policy, with Professor Elaine Anderson (Tuesday/Thursday 11:00–12:15).  In the spring, our students intern in a wide variety of places, including the FDA, NIH, HHS, and on Capitol Hill.  Activities will include workshops, field trips to Capitol Hill, and conversations with leaders of health and public policy.  Guidance is provided on securing and participating in federal internships.

 

Apply now!  Rolling admissions.  For details and application form, go to http://www.federalsemester.umd.edu.  Contact: Dr. Joan Burton, Acting Assistant to the Dean, Office of Undergraduate Studies, and the Coordinator of Federal Semester and the Individual Studies Program.  She will be happy to talk with you.  Email: jburton1@umd.edu; phone: 301-314-1920. 

 

2. Public Policy Internship Program Summer 2008

 

Are you doing a paid or unpaid internship this summer? Why not get credit for it?  UMD students who are conducting an internship in a position related to government, politics, law, or policy can receive 3 credits for taking an on-line class this summer.  Register for GVPT388I to make sure your internship counts toward graduation.  If your internship is full time, you can qualify for another 3 credits of experiential learning.  Register today!  This class is conducted on-line and is therefore open to students living anywhere in the world as long as they have access to a computer.  If you have any questions or would like help finding a local internship, contact Shanna Pearson at shannapm@gmail.com.
 

3. GVPT Summer Courses

 

Do you need to catch up on requirements?  Want to fulfill a requirement so you can make room for internships your junior and senior year? Are you staying in College Park for the summer?  Consider taking GVPT courses in the summer.  Spaces are still available in GVPT summer session II courses: 

 

GVPT280 Comparative Politics and Governments; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisite: GVPT100. An introduction to the comparative study of politics and governance, including the analytical frameworks for studies of politics and governmental institutions and a survey of the major types of European regimes. This course introduces students to some of the fundamentals of domestic-level politics in a variety of countries around the world, and asks some of the big questions in comparative politics: what is the state, and what is power? What are some of the major institutions that comprise a state? What are ideologies and what is nationalism-how do ideas matter in politics? What do we know about political transitions, and when do they lead to democracy or authoritarianism? These are just an example of the themes and questions explored in this stimulating and thought-provoking course, a course that everyone interested in politics should take.

 

GVPT241 The Study of Political Philosophy: Ancient and Modern; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.
Prerequisite: GVPT100. For GVPT majors only. Examines some of the salient continuities and breaks between the ancient and modern traditions in Western political philosophy.

 

GVPT479E Seminar in American Politics: Sources of Conlflict in US Presidential Elections: The 2008 Elections; (3 credits) Grade Method: REG/P-F/AUD.

 

Job Opportunity

Center for International Development and Conflict Management

 

POSITION: Faculty Research Assistant (Program Coordinator)

This position is for a Program Coordinator at the Center for International Development and Conflict Management (CIDCM). CIDCM is an interdisciplinary research and policy service unit located in the Department of Government and Politics at the University of Maryland, College Park. For more information: www.cidcm.umd.edu.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES: We seek a highly motivated individual to provide administrative research support for the Center’s Director and Deputy Director.  The ideal candidate would enjoy a University atmosphere and welcome working with faculty, graduate students, and administrative staff.  Job responsibilities involve:

 

  • Oversee public communications and outreach functions for the Center, including management of the content of the Center’s website
  • Coordinate visiting fellows program
  • Provide administrative support for CIDCM research projects
  • Provide day-to-day oversight and processing of financial transactions
  • Assist with grants management and proposal preparation
  • Coordinate IT needs for the Center
  • Organize conferences, seminars and other special events, as needed
  • Oversee student workers.

 

QUALIFICATIONS: A Bachelor’s degree is required.  The successful candidate will possess superior organizational, communication/writing and administrative skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, web design, and internet research.  A background in political science and/or journalism, knowledge of financial management or accounting, and previous work in a university or non-profit environment are preferred. The University of Maryland is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

 

SALARY: Low $30s for a full-time position (renewable yearly) with an excellent fringe benefits package that includes tuition remission.

 

POSITION AVAILABLE: Open July 28, 2008, available until filled.

 

APPLICATIONS: For best consideration, send a cover letter, resume, brief writing sample, and three references by June 16, 2008 to: Moussa Traoré via email (mtraore@cidcm.umd.edu) or by mail:  attn: Program Coordinator Search, Center for International Development and Conflict Management, 0145 Tydings Hall, University of Maryland, College Park, MD  20742.
                       

 

 

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