Month: November 2013

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Announcements Funding and Awards

CGSM application (December 1 deadline)‏

As part of their CGSM application, applicants are required to select from a drop-down list the UBC Department/Division they plan to attend as a graduate student.  The list of UBC departments, however, does not include all UBC graduate programs (for instance, Genome Science and Technology, Human Nutrition, and several others).  We have contacted the CGSM administrators in Ottawa to ask that the Department / Division selection list be updated, but it won’t be possible to resolve this issue for this year’s competition.  Therefore:

(i) Please advise any applicants who can’t find the Department entry they’re looking for to select “Graduate Studies, Faculty of” from the list; we’ll review those applications to determine which graduate program the application should be forwarded to.

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Graduate Program Opportunities News from the Outside World Office of Graduate Programs - FoE Service Opportunities

NewsFlash #648‏

UBC Faculty of Education NewsFlash for Graduate Students #648

November 22, 2013

The Office of Graduate Programs and Research | Faculty of Education | UBC Vancouver

For more information on any of the items below or copies of previous NewsFlashes, please e-mail: educ.ogpr@ubc.ca, or call: 604-822-5512, Fax: 604-822-8971.  Please visit http://ogpr.educ.ubc.ca/newsflash for all new and current NewsFlash items. For UBC-wide events, please visit Live @ UBC: http://www.liveat.ubc.ca.

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Conferences

Shifting Pedagogies at UBC

UBC CFP Shifting Pedagogies

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Announcements Funding and Awards

Canadian Philosophy of Education Society Dissertation Award‏

I am pleased to invite nominations for the Canadian Philosophy of Education Society 2014 Dissertation Award. Please see the official call for submissions and guidelines for the award (attached), and please pass this message along to other faculty members and grad students who you think might be interested.

Best wishes,

Claudia Ruitenberg

CPES Thesis and Dissertation Award Committee co-chair

CPES 2014 dissertation award guidelines

Call for 2014 Dissertation award

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Graduate Program Opportunities

GSS Weekly Newsletter‏

Dear Graduate Students,

If you’ve been following our twitter feed, you’ve noticed a flurry of tweets from the nation’s capital. Our GSS Government Relations team is in Ottawa this week advocating graduate student priorities ranging from Tri-Council student representation to immigration. @ubcGSS remains the best place for quick updates about their conversations with parliamentarians. We’ll also have more news about that next week.

Here in Vancouver our Thursday Coffee social remains faithful, although the schedule for the next weeks has changed up a bit. This week is all about card and board games with GSS President Christopher Roach and VP Finance Lili Meng. Sleeves roll up at 3pm!

Check out our website for other events and opportunities going on around campus.

Have no fear, the semester will soon breathe its last.

Ngwatilo

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Employment

UBC Continuing Studies IGSPP part time Instructor Position Opening‏

AS Instructor IGSPPW2014

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Announcements Conferences

Video clip of Second Inter-University Seminar

Subject: Video clip of Second Inter-University Seminar – Now accessible online

On Friday, November 15, 2013 12:07:22 AM, “Mazawi, Andre” <andre.mazawi@ubc.ca> wrote:

Greetings and trust this email finds you well.

Masayuki Iwase’s video clip on the Second Inter-University Graduate Seminar for Educational Research, which was held on June 1st, 2013, is now accessible at <http://edst.educ.ubc.ca/second-inter-university-seminar/>.

Thank you, each and everyone, for your contributions, participations, and/or your initial interest.

The next Seminar is planned for June 7th, 2014.

With all best wishes, Andre

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Employment

AERA Division A Job Postings

Colleagues,

Please find the following position announcements in case you or someone else you know may be interested.

1.    Mississippi State University  seeks a department head and professor to lead a department of 17 faculty and staff who serve an average of 350 students. Please see the attachment for details. MSU Department Head Leadership and Foundations

2.    The School of Education at Loyola University Maryland (Baltimore) is seeking exceptionally qualified applicants for a tenure track faculty position in the Educational Leadership program.  Initial review of applications will begin in December. See attachment for further details. Loyola University Maryland Ed Leadership Faculty Position

3.    Washington State University Vancouver is searching for an Associate/Assistant Professor in Educational Leadership. Please see the attachment for details. 2013 WSUV ELSSECP Faculty Ad

4.    Sacred Heart University Isabelle Farrington College of Education Department of Educational Leadership is seeking a successful educational leader to work in a Doctorate in Education (Ed.D.), pending final state authorization, and a post-graduate program the lead to Connecticut administrative certifications. Please see the attachment for details. Sacred Heart University Ed D Doctoral Program Faculty Position 10-28-13

5.    The Department of Educational Studies at The Ohio State University invites applications for a tenure-track position in its distinguished and nationally recognized Educational Administration program at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin in autumn semester 2014. The Educational Administration Program is consistently ranked among the top ten programs in the country. The program prepares scholars for leadership roles in school administration and educational policy organizations as well as faculty positions in academe. The Educational Administration curriculum includes a PhD program, which prepares students for roles in academe as researchers and policy makers, an innovative EdD, and an MA in school administration that collaborates with educational agencies to advance leadership preparation including superintendent, principal, and teacher leader licensure programs. Please see the attachment for details. OSU Ed Admin Search for Assistant Professor

6.    Basis Policy Research (Basis) is searching for two positions (attached) — one at the Research Associate (BA or MA) and one at the Associate (post-MA with experience, ABD, PhD) level. an Associate for our Midwest office in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Associate will be responsible for conducting research on K-12 education policies and programs. Please see the attachment for details. Basis Policy Research – Associate Job Posting – Nov. 2013  Basis Policy Research – Research Associate Job Posting #2 – Nov. 2013

7.    The University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) is located in the coastal seaport of Wilmington, which is ideally situated between the Cape Fear River and Atlantic Ocean.  Wilmington is a community of about 100,000, with an historic downtown that includes a dynamic arts community, unique shopping and fine dining, and numerous parks, recreational facilities, and easy access to several beautiful beaches.  UNCW enrolls 13,733 undergraduate and graduate students on its 640 acre campus and several extension sites.  It is ranked by U.S. News and World Report as one of the top universities of its kind in the South and by both Kiplingers and Forbes magazines as one of the best values in the nation. The Watson College of Education (WCE) (www.uncw.edu/ed) is a growing college with over 60 tenure-track faculty members working in undergraduate and masters programs in the Department of Early Childhood, Elementary, Middle, Literacy and Special Education and the Department of Instructional Technology, Foundations and Secondary Education, and masters and doctoral programs in the Department of Educational Leadership.  It offers several international study programs and maintains partnerships with numerous school districts, community colleges, and colleges/universities in the region. We are searching for an outstanding teacher and scholar to fill a tenure-track (Assistant or Associate) faculty position in Educational Administration.  Priority consideration will be given to applications received by December 1, 2013 but applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.  Applicants must complete the online application at http://consensus.uncw.edu.  Required are:  a letter of application (addressed to appropriate Search Committee), curriculum vitae, copy of doctoral transcript, and contact information for three professional references.  MS Word or Adobe PDF attachments are required.  For more information, see http://www.uncw.edu/ed/jobs/index.html. Please direct questions to Dr. Scott Imig, Dept. of Educational Leadership, imigs@uncw.edu.

All the best,

Megan Tschannen-Moran

AERA Division A Secretary

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Announcements Service Opportunities

Seeking help – Methodology

From: sam konaiber [mailto:skonaiber@yahoo.com]
Sent: November-18-13 6:40 PM
To: edcp.grad@ubc.ca
Subject: Fw: Following up on our conversation regarding Methodology.

Hi,

I am working on my prospectus for my dissertation and looking for support regarding qualitative method.

Please feel free to circulate this add. In case someone might be interested, I can be reached at 604- 375-4091 or through my email.

Thanks,

Sam.

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Announcements Service Opportunities

Dec 11 – Dept of Physical Therapy call for Volunteers

The Department of Physical Therapy at UBC is in need of patient model volunteers for an upcoming practical exam:

Wednesday, December 11, 2013 from approximately 7:00am to 6:00pm.

This is a great way to find out more about physiotherapy!  Snacks, lunch, and refreshments will be provided on the day, and volunteers will also receive a Chapters gift card as a small token of our appreciation.

Please review the attached volunteer requirements and contact me by reply email at cailen.ogley@ubc.ca by no later than December 2, 2013 if you are interested in this opportunity.

Please include:

·         Confirmation that you are available from 7:00am to 6:00pm on Wednesday, December 11, 2013.

·         Any physical limitations you may have (i.e. back/knee problems)

***NOTE: Please carefully consider your availability on this date before responding. Volunteers are needed for the full day***

Further details will be provided to those interested.  If you know of anyone else (in any faculty) who would be willing to participate, please pass this message along to them.

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Graduate Program Opportunities

GPS registration: Interviewing, Job Search, Networking (@VGH) + Resume Clinic (@MCLD)‏

There are still many spaces available in this week’s Job Search Workshop Series.

Friday, November 22nd, 1:00 – 4:00 PM

Topics: Time Management,  Job Search Panel, Getting the Interview, and Building your Online Academic Profile

For a complete event description, please visit: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/10975-gpscsic-event-creating-opportunities-job-search-workshop-series

To register, see: http://bit.ly/18oODTX

 

Registration is now open for:

GPS/Mitacs Step: Networking (@VGH site)

Wednesday, Nov 27th, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM

For a complete session description, please visit: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/9909-gpsmitacs-step-event-networking

To register, see: https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g2da2

 

GPS/CSI&C: Resume Clinic (@MCLD)

Thursday, Nov 28th, 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM

For a complete session description, please visit: https://www.grad.ubc.ca/about-us/events/10597-gpscsic-event-resume-clinic

To register, see:  https://www.surveyfeedback.ca/surveys/wsb.dll/s/1g2da3

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Announcements

Celebrate GIS Day @ UBC Library‏

Celebrate GIS Day @ UBC Library

Wednesday, November 20th, 10am-4pm

Koerner Library, 2nd Floor

 

GIS Day provides an international forum for users of geographic information systems (GIS) technology to demonstrate real-world applications that are making a difference in our society. UBC Library sees GIS Day as a unique opportunity for people within our campus community to connect and learn about different uses of GIS and how it might be relevant to you.

10am-11am

Reading and Writing Landscapes through Maps

Joseph Lee, MSc Candidate, Department of Geography
Maps show how we understand, quantify, and model our environment; It is the cumulative process of mapping and map making – data collection, filtering, aggregation, and abstraction – that make up cartography. Reading and Writing Landscape through Maps will be about how maps can be used to generate knowledge about our communities and similarly be used to actuate change within them.

11am-Noon

Mapping all the things with Google Maps, Google Fusion Tables & Google Earth
Paul Lesack, Data/GIS Analyst, UBC Library.
Do you wish Yelp rated Lagers and Pilsners? Do you have a database of beer-related activity that’s crying for a map? Find out how you can share your hoppy obsession using Google Maps and Google Fusion Tables. Although the class focuses on beer, it is equally applicable to bacon, knitting or any other geographically-based activity.

Noon-1pm

Pizza Lunch for Registered Participants.

 

1pm-2pm

Simple Mapping with Simply Map
Tom Brittnacher, GIS Librarian, UBC Library
Come learn how to quickly make maps with SimplyMap. This web-based software allows you to map Canadian and US socioeconomic data from Census data and demographic estimates, as well as household spending. You can also create tables and download GIS shapefiles. This session will provide a hands-on introduction to basic map creation and introduce you to other aspects of the software.

2pm-3pm

In the footsteps of giants – how GIS is being used to study and save African elephants

Jake Wall, PhD Candidate, Department of Geography
Since 1998, the group Save the Elephants in Kenya has being tracking elephants across Africa using the latest in satellite tracking technology. Jake Wall – a PhD student at UBC – will present how the data is collected, analyzed and transformed into vital information about the movement ecology of African elephants and how GIS can act as a powerful conservation tool.

3pm-4pm

GIS for Property Assessment
Mark Norbury, Esri Canada
Mark will provide an overview of Esri’s ArcGIS products, including ArcGIS Server and 3D CityEngine, using examples from property assessment.

For more information, and to register, go to: http://gisday.library.ubc.ca/

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Announcements Graduate Program Opportunities

Nov. 20 & Dec. 2 Info Sessions at VSB | UBC MEd in Educational Administration & Leadership‏

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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MED IN EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATION & LEADERSHIP
Leadership, Mentorship, and Engagement for Contexts of Diversity and Indigenous Education (VEL4)

Begins April 2014 | Vancouver School Board

 

THE PROGRAM

The thoughtful practice of educational leadership in a context of school district change involves engaging with multiple constituencies – school and community-based. Constituencies hold conflicting social, political and cultural claims regarding the aims of education in a democratic and pluralist society.

Educational leadership is a situated ethical practice that extends the boundaries of schooling into the community by engaging with the social justice issues at stake.

This off-campus M.Ed. program offers a responsive, and engaging graduate program co-created with the Vancouver School District that allows participants to:

·       Prepare for a leadership role in their school or district.

·       Build relationships and interact with colleagues as part of a community of learners.

·       Engage in understanding, critiquing and improving educational policy and practice.

·       Explore the five competencies of 21st Century learning from the BC Education Plan through the lens of diversity and Indigenous education.

·       Gain a greater understanding of leadership and mentorship for social justice, diversity, inclusion, community engagement and Indigenous education.

·       Contribute to capacity building and professional capital through mentorship opportunities across the school district.

·       Reflect on the aims of education in a democratic and pluralist society.

·       Broaden their perceptions on school life and develop their thinking skills ­ within a background of Canadian content.

INFORMATION SESSIONS

VANCOUVER

Wednesday, November 20 | 4:00 p.m.­5:30 p.m.

Education Services Centre | Room 400
1589 West Broadway (at Fir)

VANCOUVER

Monday, December 2 | 4:00 p.m.­5:30 p.m.

Education Services Centre | Room 400
1589 West Broadway (at Fir)

APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 6, 2014

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Funding and Awards

IDRC presentation on funding opportunities for doctoral students

From 1-2:30 on 21 November Rita Bowry, of the International Development Research Centre (IDRC) will make a presentation for PhD students who are interested in getting financial support to cover their field research as part of their studies. The IDRC has several programs through which they offer awards to graduate students. See this link for a list of programs: http://www.idrc.ca/EN/Documents/Tables-Summarizing-Awards-Supported-by-FA-IDRC_August-2-2013.pdf

The International Development Research Centre (IDRC) is a Crown corporation created by the Parliament of Canada in 1970 to help developing countries use science and technology to find practical, long-term solutions to the social, economic, and environmental problems they face. Our support is directed toward creating a local research community whose work will build healthier, more equitable, and more prosperous societies.

IDRC also funds and administers award programs for young researchers from Canada and developing countries. This funding provides a new generation of Canadians with an opportunity to participate in international development work and helps build a critical mass of trained and experienced researchers in the South.

IDRC Presentation

1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Thursday, 21 November

Room 200, Faculty of Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies

UBC Point Grey Campus

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Announcements Graduate Program Opportunities

Educating the Heart & Mind Community of Practice meeting

On behalf of Latika Raisinghani:

From: Latika Raisinghani [mailto:latikarai@hotmail.com]
Sent: November-17-13 12:33 AM
To: Zurek, Basia; Webb, Andrea
Subject: Request to share: Educating the Heart & Mind Community of Practice meeting

 

I would appreciate if you could kindly share the upcoming meeting of the Community of Practice for Educating the Heart and Mind with the EDCP community. It is a great opportunity for us to engage in a collaborative dialogue to promote teaching and learning that educates the heart and mind through culturally responsive education.

This meeting will be on December 9, 2013 from 1.00-2.30 pm. We can register for this event at the website of Centre for Teaching, Learning and Technology (CTLT)  http://www.events.ctlt.ubc.ca/events/view/3031

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