Call for Proposals – Second Annual Midwest Culturally Inclusive Conference

Posted on June 16, 2012 by kyle

The Midwest Culturally Inclusive Conference, set to begin on Friday, Sept. 7, is a regional event focused on strengthening diversity throughout the Midwest and working collaboratively towards resolving issues related to equity, diversity and inclusion.

We are pleased to announce that Bao Vang, President and CEO of Hmong American Partnership, will be one of the keynote speakers at the 2012 Midwest Culturally Inclusive Conference. To learn more about Bao Vang and receive conference updates, visit and like MCIC’s Facebook page.

Also, you are invited to submit proposals that address any of the conference topics outlined below. Submission Deadline: May 31.

  • Track 1: Higher Education
  • Track 2: K-12
  • Track 3: Business
  • Track 4: Community/Civic
  • Track 5: Art

You are invited to submit an application to participate in the conference’s Arts and Crafts Fair and submit a proposal that address any of the conference topics outlined below. Submission Deadline for the Arts and Crafts Fair: July 1.

Guidelines for Proposal Submission (PDF)

Visit the conference website for more information.

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Academic Planner Position at UW System

Posted on June 16, 2012 by kyle

From Alicia Boll at UW System:

UW System Administration is pleased to announce the open position of Academic Planner for Student Affairs. This full-time Academic Staff position will develop, manage and maintain policies and programs in the area of student development and student affairs for the Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion.

This position will include a range of responsibilities, such as leadership, direction and coordination of System-wide policies, programs and initiatives on student conduct and discipline and compliance with the Title IX program and Child Care. The Academic Planner works with and advises student representatives from each institution in the UW System and the United Council of Wisconsin Students while providing support for Chief Student Affairs Officers on System-wide issues, programs and policies.

Qualified applicants will have a minimum five years’ experience and hold a Master’s Degree; terminal degree holders are encouraged to apply. Relevant fields of study may include Higher Education Administration, Student Personnel, Counseling, Educational or Public policy, or other closely related fields. In addition to the minimum qualifications and experience, candidates may be considered for the Senior-prefix title if they have had progressive and high level oversight responsibility for a breadth of student affairs program areas and at least seven years of relevant experience.

Complete position description

Full consideration will be given to completed applications received by July 15th, 2012.

Please spread the word and forward this position announcement to interested parties and any qualified candidates.

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Children’s Atypical Gender Behavior

Posted on June 4, 2012 by kyle

Here’s a great article from one of the task force members on the gender variance in children.

Understanding children’s atypical gender behavior
A model support group helps parents learn to accept and affirm their gender-variant children

The article from the American Psychological Association details the history of research on gender variance, as well as work that’s being done at the Children’s National Medical Center (CNMC) in Washington, DC. The CNMC has a program that deals with the topic, the Gender and Sexuality Development Program, which features brochures and other resources to assist children and families with understanding the issues surrounding gender expression in the early stages of development.

Thanks to Cindy for the link!

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Call for Participation in Dissertation Research

Posted on May 18, 2012 by kyle

Charity Chandler, a doctoral student from UW-Madison would like to invite participation in a research study that examines faculty perceptions of the effects of campus climate on the recruitment and retention of gay and lesbian faculty at a public comprehensive university. Interview data will expand understanding of this relationship and will be shared with the field to expand the knowledge base.

The study grew out of the researcher’s experiences as a lesbian university staff member interested in how campus climate may or may not affect recruitment and retention of gay and lesbian tenured faculty.

The interview will take 60-90 minutes and can be done over the phone or via Skype. To ensure confidentiality, your name and institution will not be shared with the data, using pseudonyms in their place. Additionally, your participation is voluntary and you may withdraw from this study at any time.

To be eligible for this study, you must:

  • be a tenured faculty member
  • have worked at your current institution a minimum of ten years
  • self-identify as gay or lesbian

Your responses are greatly appreciated. If you meet all the criteria and wish to participate, please e-mail Charity at cchandler@wisc.edu.

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Internships and Scholarships and Opportunities, Oh My!

Posted on May 12, 2012 by kyle

A couple of opportunities for students to pass along:

  • The Pipeline Project is currently seeking applications from LGBT students of color for available internships for the 2012-2013 academic year. The Pipeline Project is a recruitment, retention, and leadership advancement effort created to produce programs that together will represent a long-term effort to increase the number of people of color working within the nation’s LGBT rights, service, and advocacy sector and ultimately increase the level of diversity in the leadership of our movement. Visit their website for complete details or contact nextwave@lgbtpipeline.org for more information.
  • Battelle, the world’s largest independent research and development organization, and the National Organization of Gay and Lesbian Scientists and Technical Professionals (NOGLSTP) are now accepting applications for the 2012 Battelle/NOGLSTP Out To Innovate Scholarships. Online applications can be found on the NOGLSTP website and must be submitted by 1 June 2012.
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