Thursday, September 23, 2004

Malcolm X Latino/Latina Conference Paper Submissions

Fourteenth Annual African American and Latino(a) Adult Education Research Symposium – April 9, 2005

Co-Sponsored by Malcolm X College and Northern Illinois University.
CALL FOR PAPERS
Conference Theme
Resistance and Resilience:
Critical Issues across Communities of Color

Save the Date
Proposal submissions will be accepted for the April 9, 2005 symposium in three categories:
papers, roundtables and symposia. All proposals (a one page abstract) are due by
November 15, 2004.
Notification will be sent to accepted presenters, December 10, 2004.
If your paper is accepted, please plan to register promptly. Final papers will be accepted
only from those who have at least one author registered for the conference. Deadline for
final manuscript of the accepted paper is due March 1, 2005
Guidelines for All Three Categories:

Submit one copy of a typed cover sheet that includes the name and address of all authors and
paper title. The following signed warrant statement must also be included on the cover-
sheet: “I warrant that if my paper is accepted, I will submit a formally written six-page
(single-spaced, typed) summary for inclusion in the conference proceedings. I understand
that if this summary is not submitted by March 1, 2005, my paper will not be included as part
of the fourteenth annual symposium, Resistance and Resilience: Critical Issues across
Communities of Color. ----Please attach one copy of a typed (12 point font) one-page titled
Abstract not exceeding 600 words to the cover sheet (author/s)’ names should be omitted.
Proposals for symposia and roundtables should include a half-page abstract describing the
contributions of each presenter.

READ CAREFULLY
Authors with papers of symposia accepted for the conference must submit a formally written
six-page (APA style single-spaced, 12 point font) typed paper by March 1, 2005. Additionally,
your submission must contain a copy of your abstract and a brief biographical sketch of
each author that will appear in the Conference Program. Papers and symposia received after
the announced deadline for the Adult Education Research Symposium Conference Proceedings
(and/or not in APA style) will be disregarded and replaced by an alternate author. (Note:
Authors whose papers and symposia are accepted will be notified of the specifications for
Preparing and submitting papers.)
Please carefully proofread all submitted materials.
Authors are responsible for the content of their submissions. All submissions should be
forwarded via email to Dr. Laurel Jeris, Northern Illinois University, Department of Counseling,
Adult and Higher Education at ljeris@niu.edu.






Friday, September 17, 2004

Adult and Higher Ed Student/Faculty Retreat Registration OPEN!!!

Calling all Northern Illinois University Adult and Higher Education faculty, staff, and students!

The Annual Student/Faculty Retreat will be held:

Where: Camp Algonquin, Algonquin IL
When: October, 30, 2004 8 AM to 4 PM
Why: So faculty and staff can meet in an informal environment to discuss topics such as how to survive the dissertation, the nuts and bolts of the master's program and doctoral program, international travel, etc. It's also a great time to get together with people in your program.

COST: $35 before 10/18/04 (includes continental breakfast, catered lunch)

Registration: Online at www.cedu.niu.edu/cahe/retreat

You can also register by phone, fax, or mail. See the brochure at: http://www.cedu.niu.edu/cahe/index.html (when you get to this page click on "News" and you will see the announcement for the retreat!

Wednesday, September 08, 2004

Adult Education Assistant Professor Position

Please find below a description for a assistant professor position:

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Department of Administrative Leadership
Adult and Continuing Education Leadership Program
Announcement of Position Vacancy
The Department of Administrative Leadership at Wisconsin's major urban university is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Professor) in the field of Adult Education. The department includes Master's degree and Specialist (6th year) programs in Adult and Continuing Education Leadership, and Educational Administration. Both programs have specializations in the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Urban Education. Please visit our departmental web site at: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/Ad_Ldsp/
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is the primary urban campus in the University of Wisconsin system, one of the preeminent public university systems in the nation. The attractive UWM campus blends new buildings with renovated, architecturally distinguished older buildings in a pleasant residential setting near the shores of Lake Michigan only minutes from downtown Milwaukee. The intellectual and cultural resources of the greater Milwaukee area make the University an unusually attractive and effective teaching and research institution.
Qualifications: We are seeking an individual who appreciates the importance of the department's role in preparing educators who work successfully with diverse populations. As such this individual will teach courses in adult education. Additionally, we are seeking an individual who will be actively involved in the development and delivery of a new on-line Masters Degree program in adult education and human resource development. Earned doctorate in adult education or a related discipline, and achievement in, or promise of, scholarly productivity are required. Academic specialization and/or professional experience in one or more of the following is preferred: adult learning and development, vocational technical education, or program planning and administration of adult education, and general core courses at the masters and doctoral level on both the philosophy and the practice of adult education. Experience as a practicing adult educator, trainer, and/or manager is desirable.
Responsibilities: Teaching, research, publication, academic advising, service to the profession, and collaboration with adult and continuing education programs/organizations, and School of Education faculty. For more information, please visit our web site: http://www.soe.uwm.edu/pages/welcome/Employment_Opportunities/Administrative_Leadership
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Summer teaching opportunities are generally available.
Starting Date: Fall semester, August 2005.
Application Materials: Letter of application, vita, reprints of selected publications if available, and three letters of recommendation. Please address applications, nominations, or inquiries to:
Barbara J. Daley, Associate Professor and Chairperson, Search and Screen Committee, Department of Administrative Leadership, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201. (414) 229-5754; (PHONE) (414) 229-5300 (FAX); or bdaley@uwm.edu
Application Date: Application Review will begin November 15, 2004 and continue until the position is filled.
UWM is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
Minority and Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
The names of those nominees and applicants who have not requested that their identities be withheld and the names of all finalists will be released upon request.

The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Department of Administrative Leadership
Adult and Continuing Education Leadership Program
Announcement of Position Vacancy
The Department of Administrative Leadership at Wisconsin's major urban university is seeking applications for a tenure-track faculty position (Assistant Professor) in the field of Adult Education and Human Resource Development. The department includes Master's degree and Specialist (6th year) programs in Adult and Continuing Education Leadership, and Educational Administration. Both programs have specializations in the interdisciplinary Ph.D. program in Urban Education. Please visit our departmental web site at: http://www.uwm.edu/Dept/Ad_Ldsp/
The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee is the primary urban campus in the University of Wisconsin system, one of the preeminent public university systems in the nation. The attractive UWM campus blends new buildings with renovated, architecturally distinguished older buildings in a pleasant residential setting near the shores of Lake Michigan only minutes from downtown Milwaukee. The intellectual and cultural resources of the greater Milwaukee area make the University an unusually attractive and effective teaching and research institution.
Qualifications: We are seeking an individual who appreciates the importance of the department's role in preparing educators who work successfully with diverse populations. As such this individual will teach courses in human resource development (HRD). Additionally, we are seeking an individual who will be actively involved in the development and delivery of an on-line Masters Degree program in adult education and human resource development. Earned doctorate in adult education or a related discipline, and achievement in, or promise of, scholarly productivity are required. Academic specialization and/or professional experience in one or more of the following is preferred: human resource development, organizational development, leadership, instructional and learning technology, and general core courses at the masters and doctoral level on both the philosophy and the practice of adult education and human resource development. Experience as a practicing adult educator, trainer, and/or manager is desirable.
Responsibilities: Teaching, research, publication, academic advising, service to the profession, and collaboration with adult and continuing education programs/organizations, and School of Education faculty. For more information, please visit our web site: http://www.soe.uwm.edu/pages/welcome/Employment_Opportunities/Administrative_Leadership.
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Summer teaching opportunities are generally available.
Starting Date: Fall semester, August 2005.
Application Materials: Letter of application, vita, reprints of selected publications if available, and three letters of recommendation. Please address applications, nominations, or inquiries to:
Barbara J. Daley, Associate Professor and Chairperson, Search and Screen Committee, Department of Administrative Leadership, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, P.O. Box 413, Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53201 (414) 229-4311;(PHONE) (414) 229-5300 (FAX); or bdaley@uwm.edu
Application Date: Review of Applications will begin November 15, 2004 and continue until the position is filled.
UWM is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer.
Minority and Women candidates are encouraged to apply.
The names of those nominees and applicants who have not requested that their identities be withheld and the names of all finalists will be released upon request.

Monday, September 06, 2004

New Searchable ERIC site available

The new ERIC site is now available for searching. I put in the word "Andragogy" and received several hundred hits.

Here's the link.

http://www.eric.ed.gov/