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ACS Announcements
News and Opportunities for the ACS Community
From the Associated Colleges of the South
http://www.colleges.org/
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CONTENTS FOR FEBRUARY 8, 2008
OPPORTUNITIES:
- Job Search for Director of Chinese Studies
- Rolling Deadline for Environmental Grants
- Costa Rica: The Search for Sustainability
- Rolling Deadlines for Grants in Diversity
- 2008 ACS Fall Semester in Turkey Program
- NITLE Opportunities
OPPORTUNITIES
1. JOB SEARCH FOR DIRECTOR OF CHINESE STUDIES
The consortium is searching for a director to lead and coordinate the new ACS initiative on Chinese Studies, funded by the Henry Luce Foundation. Information is available from Dara Hawkins at dara@colleges.org.
2. ROLLING DEADLINE FOR ENVIRONMENTAL GRANTS
The three Alliances of the ACS Environmental Initiative still have approximately $10,000 to give away for spring 2008, and are seeking proposals for grants from $500-$2000. The Curriculum and Faculty Development Alliance, the Student Development and Engagement Alliance, and the Campus-Community Partnerships Alliance support environmental projects including new and revamped courses, research, service learning and other community partnerships, environmental justice activities, student teaching assistants, and internal or external internships. We are especially interested in funding new work that has not received grants in the past. RFPs are online at www.colleges.org/enviro. To see previous years' successful proposals, please go to http://www.colleges.org/enviro/proposals/past_proposals.html. For more information, contact Elizabeth MacNabb, emacnabb@colleges.org.
3. COSTA RICA: THE SEARCH FOR SUSTAINABILITY
Rollins College will host its third annual faculty seminar in Costa Rica, June 10-17, 2008, for Global Partners Project institutions. The focus will be an interdisciplinary approach to sustainable development. Applications for this year are no longer being accepted due to space limitations. However, if you'd like to explore joining the seminar in summer 2009, please contact Barry Allen at ballen@rollins.edu, or see our website at
http://www.colleges.org/enviro/programs/faculty_seminar.html.
4. ROLLING PROPOSAL DEADLINES FOR GRANTS IN DIVERSITY
Two types of Diversity Mini-Grants are available:
a ) Student Led Collaboration with Faculty & Staff for Diversity Mini-Grants
The Diversity Planning Committee invites students, in collaboration with faculty/staff, at all ACS institutions to submit proposals for Diversity Mini-Grant Awards. Proposals may be submitted for any type of diversity issues/concerns that directly affect and challenge campus climate. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 10, 2008 for grants up to $2,500 each. Projects must be completed and final reports submitted by May 15, 2008. Information on guidelines, selection criteria, and required proposal cover sheet are found at http://www.colleges.org/diversity/programs/minigrant_students.html. Direct questions to Marcia White, ACS, mwhite@colleges.org.
b) Workshop Mini-Grants for Campus Diversity Leadership Models
The Diversity Planning Committee is offering grants of up to $2,000 each. These mini-grants are offered to offset expenses associated with hosting a campus workshop to develop and promote staff, faculty, and student Diversity Leadership. Diversity Leadership models include, but are not limited to, those provided by National Coalition Building Institute [NCBI], the Anti-Defamation League, Training for Social Change, and the National Conference for Community and Justice. Other models also may be used. Please note that these grants are different from the Diversity Mini-Grants for Student Led Collaboration with Faculty and Staff. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until March 10, 2008 for grants up to $2,000 each. Proposal and submission guidelines, selection criteria, and required forms are found at http://www.colleges.org/diversity/programs/leadershipmodelsgrants.html. Direct questions to Idella Glenn, Furman University, idella.glenn@furman.edu.
6. 2008 ACS FALL SEMESTER IN TURKEY PROGRAM
Applications from students for the 2008 ACS Fall Semester in Turkey Program are now being accepted. The deadline for application is February 15, 2008. For more information on the program, please go to: http://www.global-partners.org/turkey/studyabroad/ or you may contact Grace Franklin at Birmingham-Southern College - gpturkey@bsc.edu.
6. NATIONAL INSTITUTE FOR TECHNOLOGY AND LIBERAL EDUCATION (NITLE) OPPORTUNITIES
For opportunities available through NITLE, please go to: http://www.nitle.org/index.php/nitle/opportunities.
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