Humanity in Action Summer Fellowship Programs

Humanity in Action's 2008 Core Fellowship Programs in Denmark, France, Germany, The Netherlands, Poland, and the United States. These 5-week summer programs foster an ongoing, trans-Atlantic dialogue on domestic minority rights and diversity issues among university student leaders. Each Core Program is divided into two phases. During the first phase, Fellows meet with recognized leaders in human rights organizations, politicians, diplomats, philanthropists, journalists, scholars, and artists during three weeks of academic seminars, site visits, and discussion group activities. In the last two weeks of the program, the Fellows break into transnational teams to research and write reports that address past and present minority issues in the host countries. Since our programs focus on minority rights and diversity issues in the US and Europe, we are particularly interested in attracting minority students for our programs. Simply put, it is this diversity of perspectives and experiences that enable the vibrant discussions and personal growth that are absolutely critical to the success of our programs. Moreover, our programs offer a unique opportunity for students to work in a diverse, environment and to obtain the key intercultural skills that are becoming crucial in today's globalized job market. For more information or questions, contact:
Nicholas Farrell
HIA American Program Director
718 237-5774
www.humanityinaction.org

Mark Moses Distinguished Fellowship Award

National Network for Social Work Managers
www.socialworkmanager.org

The National Network for Social Work Managers is pleased to announce the creation of the Mark Moses Distinguished Fellowship in Social Work Management. The Fellowship Award will be awarded for this first time at the 2008 Annual Institute, to be held in Los Angeles, from April 10th through the 12th. Nominations are being requested for the following awards:
• One from academia - college level faculty currently teaching a social work management related course (see Leadership and Management Practice Standards) in a program committed to social work management.
• One social work management student.
• Two social work managers practice - current practitioners in a supervisory or management level job, with a BSW or MSW, in a program/agency providing social services

Fellows will receive the following:
1. a travel stipend of up to $500 to attend the Institute in Los Angeles
2. a waiver of the registration fee for the Institute
3. a one year membership to the National Network for Social Work Managers, including a one year subscription to the Journal Administration in Social Work
4. Access to the Members Only section of the website

Fellows will be expected to attend the Institute, including the Awards Luncheon, and write a brief article on a management topic to be determined, in consultation with the Network’s Editorial Committee.

This is an exciting opportunity for social work managers in academia and practice to be recognized for their outstanding performance and to be introduced first hand to the exciting work being done by social work managers.

Please nominate one or more candidates for this award. Nominations should be made by email to Laurie Perlini, the Administrator of the National Network, at: nnswm.org@gmail.com. The nomination should be no longer than 1,000 words and should include a clearly articulated rationale for this individual’s nomination as a Distinguished Fellow. A letter of reference from some other senior level practitioner or faculty member is required and should be attached to the email nomination. The deadline for nominations is January 25, 2008.

BPD Summer 2008 Policy Fellow Application

BPD invites BSW students who are currently enrolled or who have completed a policy course(s) to apply for the Summer 2008 Policy Fellow Award sponsored by the Association of Baccalaureate Social Work Program Directors (BPD) in collaboration with the Institute for the Advancement of Social Work Research (IASWR). 2008 BSW graduates may apply.

This BSW Policy Fellow experience will provide opportunity for an undergraduate social work student to spend the summer of 2008 in Washington D.C. to gain experience in the areas of political advocacy, lobbying, and participating in policy change efforts at the national level.

The selected Fellow is expected to spend10 weeks in Washington D.C. under the capable supervision of the Executive Director of IASWR. The Fellow will have office space at IASWR which is housed at the NASW Headquarters in downtown Washington D.C.

The stipend amount awarded is $5,000 which can be used any way the Fellow deems necessary to assist in covering expenses. The Fellow is responsible for arranging his/her own housing.

Students applying should have an interest in addressing social work issues through policy-change at the national level and have an understanding of the policy changing process. The student must be willing to perform administrative, organizing, writing, and research activities. Basic computer skills are expected including the ability to do internet research.

The applicant must submit a resume, a current transcript (unofficial copy), two letters of reference (only one from a social work faculty member), which specifically address the applicant’s ability to work as an advocate on social work relevant policy issues.

In addition, the applicant must submit a personal statement of approximately 1,000 words that addresses the following questions:

a) Based on your area of interest and knowledge of the policy making process, how would you envision using your social work policy knowledge to contribute to policy change? (child welfare, mental health, health care, etc. )

b) What are some of your professional goals that would complement this policy fellow experience?

c) What experiences have you had that prepared you for this opportunity?

The recipient of the Fellow Award must also commit to attend the March 2009 BPD conference in Phoenix, Arizona to present his/her Washington experience. (BPD will pay for air travel and one night’s lodging for the student selected). The recipient will also be required to write an article on the experience for publication.

Deadline for receipt of the application material is February 18, 2008. Applications will be reviewed by the BPD Advocacy and Outreach Committee members who serve as the Selection Committee. Finalists will be interviewed by telephone. Please send four (4) copies of the personal statement, resume, letters of reference, and transcript to:

Dr. Susan Kosché Vallem, Chair

BPD Policy Fellow Selection Committee

Department of Social Work

Wartburg College

Box 1003

Waverly, IA 50677-0903

The Chair of the Selection Committee will e-mail or call each applicant within seven days after receiving the application to confirm that the application was received. If the applicant has not received a receipt confirmation within seven days, please notify Dr. Vallem by e-mailing her at susan.vallem@wartburg.edu, or calling her at

319-352-8250.

The winner of the 2008 Summer Policy Fellow Award will be announced by March 31, 2008.

Governor's Fellowship

The Governor's Fellowship provides a unique experience in Indiana State government. The program is highly selective, recruiting talented young men and women from across the State who will serve in various State agencies on a rotating basis over the course of twelve months. Fellows participate in the daily activities of State government, complete special projects, travel to observe how work in the Capitol translates into action throughout the State, and experience firsthand how policy is made.

The Governor's Fellowship Program is open to college graduates who receive their bachelor's degrees in either summer/fall of 2007 or spring of 2008. While any such graduate may apply, special consideration is given to applicants from Indiana, and likely candidates will have a B- or above grade point average. A steering committee conducts an initial review of the applications; the most qualified candidates are then selected to interview with the committee at the State House in Indianapolis. After the interviews, the committee forwards its recommendations to the governor based on applicant's leadership skills, academic record, references, quality of essay and overall interest in state government. The governor then makes the final selection.

Governor's Fellows receive a competitive salary (approximately $24,000) plus full fringe benefits during the Fellowship year. The year of service corresponds with the state fiscal year, July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.

Governor's Fellows work in a variety of settings including the Governor's Office, Lieutenant Governor's Office, Office of Management and Budget, the Family and Social Services Administration, Department of Environmental Management, Department of Natural Resources, Department of Administration, Department of Homeland Security and the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, to name a few.

Many of those who have participated as Governor's Fellows over the past two decades have gone on to successful careers in both the public and the private sector - some serving at the highest levels of local, State and federal government. They have taken from their fellowship experience a solid understanding of the workings of government and have honed their research, writing, communication and management skills. At the same time, they have given back to the State through their year in public service.

To apply, complete the application and mail it to the governor's office. The application must be postmarked by February 11, 2008, in order to be considered.

Governor's Fellowship Application 2008-2009