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CHSP E-News: April 26, 2002

Table of Contents:

1. Announcements
2. Employment Positions
3. Call for Abstracts
4. New Resources

1. Announcements

• Update on "Super Symposium"

  The "Super Symposium", a meeting of Kellogg-funded fellowship programs related to disparities in health, will take place June 19-21. Information packets for this meeting have been mailed out. Kaytura Felix Aaron will provide an update on the sypmposium plans at the 5th annual CHSP Networking meeting May 29-31 in Baltimore. Stephanie Farquhar passed on a draft agenda for your review:

  DRAFT: SYMPOSIUM AGENDA

  June 19, 2002 3pm Registration Informal Activities Books, reports and videos available in the resource room 5pm Welcome and Reception Welcome: Barbara Krimgold, Scholars in Health Disparities Annette Ramirez de Arellano, Health Policy Fellows Toby Citrin, Community Health Scholars Ron Walters, Scholar/Practitioners, Devolution Initiative Henrie Treadwell & other guests from the Kellogg Foundation Introduction of Scholars planning committee & of guests 7pm Dinner 8pm Civil Rights Movement: Lessons for Today, John Hatch, Jack Geiger and L.C. Dorsey, and Brian Smedley Introduced by Annette Ramirez de Arellano

   

  June 20, 2002 7am Breakfast 8:30am Session 1. Paradigms and Problems: Working Across Disciplines to Eliminate Health Disparities Panel: Ichiro Kawachi--Multidisciplinary Research Paradigms David Williams--Intersectoral Problem Solving Emmanuel Taylor--Urban Health and the Ecological Model Barbara Krimgold, Moderator 9:50am Guidelines for Working Groups: Toby Citrin 10am Refreshment Break 10:30am Working Groups on Research, Policy, Communities and Advocacy Format: Introductions; Basics of CBPR; Discussion Proposed Discussion questions: How Can Researchers, policy-makers and communities work together to eliminate health disparities? Design some models for interdisciplinary collaboration using quantitative and qualitative approaches. Design a framework for intersectoral problem solving. Group A. Lee Bone, Presenter/Moderator; Ronica Rooks, Facilitator Group B. R. Lichtenstein, Presenter/Moderator; K. Dobson Syndor, Facilitator Group C. Eugenia Eng, Presenter/Moderator; E. Viruell-Fuentes, Facilitator 12pm Lunch Leisure Activity Books, reports and videos available in the Resource Room 1:00pm Meeting of Scholar Practitioner Program Director & Program Mentors 1:30pm Roundtable discussions (optional, could be outside): Socioeconomic Factors & US Health Policy (Krimgold & Kawachi) Immigrant Issues (A Ramirez, Rubio, Nguyen, Aparico, Kretsedemas) Issues of TANF and Reauthorization (Weinstein et al). 2:15pm Session 2: Devolution in Practice: Building Bridges between Policy and People Panel: Michael Bonds; Leith Mullings; and Curtina Moreland Young; Respondents: John Martinez, MDRC; Wade Horn, DHHS Ron Walters, Moderator 3:30pm Refreshment Break 4pm Working Groups on Research, Policy, Communities and Advocacy Format: Introductions, Discussion Proposed Discussion Questions: What lessons from welfare reform and the Devolution Initiative apply to health reform? What are some paradigms for linking health and welfare problems and solutions? What public policies are needed to reform health and welfare? Group A. Kalyani Rai & Michael Bonds, Moderators J. Martinez Ortega, Facilitator Group B. Minerva Delgado & Leith Mullings, Moderators Stephanie Farquhar, Facilitator Group C. Royal Walker, Curtina Moreland Young, Moderators K. Felix-Aaron, Facilitator Please feel free to suggest a topic for discussion at lunch or dinner. 5:30pm Break 5:45pm Roundtable discussions (optional, could continue over dinner) Writing about CBPR (Lachenmayr, Farquhar, Aaron) Career stories and goals (Rooks, Sydnor, Delgado) National Congress of American Indians (Hicks, E Wolff) Urban inequality and city indicators (Acevedo-Garcia) 6:30pm Dinner 8:30-10:30pm Social/ Karaoke

   

  June 21, 2002 7am Breakfast (facilitators meet) 8am Reports from Working Groups (5 min apiece) R. Rooks, K. Dobson Syndor, E. Viruell-Fuentes; J. Martinez Ortega; S. Farquhar; K. Felix Aaron 9am Session 4: Communities, Advocacy and Policy Presenters: Sue Lachenmayr, Joan LaFrance, Travis Anderson-Bond, Olivia Carter-Pokras Introduced by Henrie Treadwell 10am Break 10:30am Session 3: Media Advocacy Presenters: Larry Wallack, Ira Allen and Phil Sparks Introduced by Jessie Gruman 11:30am Break 12pm Lunch with the Experts Publishing in Journals--Sue Lachenmayr, Fitzhugh Mullan, Nicole Lurie Media Advocacy - Larry Wallack, Ira Allen, Phil Sparks, Jessie Gruman Grantmaking -Henrie Treadwell, Barbara Sabol, Yvonne Maddox, Suzanne Heurtin-Roberts The IOM Report, Unequal Treatment, and Healthcare Disparities - Adrienne Stith, Olivia Carter-Pokras, Marsha Lillie Blanton Policy - Patrick Babcock, Alice Warner 1:30pm Session 5: Career Development/ Breakout sessions Guests: Group X: Henrie Treadwell, Sue Lachenmayr, [divide invited guest experts] Group Y: Alice Warner, Marsha Lillie-Blanton, Fitzhugh Mullan, Nicole Lurie, Suzanne Heurtin-Roberts [etc] Group Z: Patrick Babcock, Yvonne Maddox, Olivia Carter-Pokras, Adrienne Stith [etc] 3:00pm Closing Remarks and Adjournment 3:15-4:00pm Debriefing by Planning Committee Recreational activities include hiking, running or exploring the 100 acre woodlands; swimming, tennis, volleyball, handball, paddleball or pool; and exercising at the fitness and recreation center. Rooms include television and data ports; there are numerous lounges for networking and relaxing.

   

• Welcome CHSP Scholars '02!
  

  Johns Hopkins University: Michael Lindsey, Iveris Martinez, and Deanna Williams; University of Michigan: Lance Gravlee, Sonya Jones, Tracey Lewis-Elligan, and Ellen Smolker; University of North Carolina: Derek Griffith and Siobhan Maty. The new scholars will be at the 5th annual CHSP Networking meeting May 29-31 in Baltimore.

• Jan Dodds is promoted!
  

  We are pleased to report that Jan Dodds, CHSP UNC Academic Mentor, has been promoted to full professor at the University of North Carolina School of Public Health.

• Michael Royster in the News!
  

  Studies show black men don't live as long as white men, and more black men suffer from life-threatening, but preventable, diseases than whites do. There are lots of reasons why. Now, a group in the Triangle is trying to find solutions. "African American men on average live shorter lives than all other people in our society," said Dr. Michael Royster. At a recent news conference, Royster, of UNC's School of Public Health, shared results of a study on barriers to black men's well being.

  http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/health/020102_NH_blackmenhealth.html
  http://www.sph.unc.edu/news/?fuseaction=display&press_id=1697

• Kaytura Felix-Aaron is a new CCPH Board member!
  

  Congratulations to Kaytura who begins a 3-year term on the board of Community-Campus Partnerships for Health. From her application: "I believe CCPH plays an important role in advocating for and advancing community-based participatory research and as an expression of my commitment to CBPR and service-learning. I would like to contribute my passion, skills as a CBPR researcher, and network to advance the work of CCPH and improve the health of low-income communities."

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2. Employment Positions

• Faculty Position in Social and Behavioral Interventions

  Message from Meredith Minkler: The School of Public Health at the University of California at Berkeley invites applications for a new faculty position at the assistant professor level (tenure-track) with research interest and expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of community-based interventions in multicultural communities. Applicants are invited to submit a statement of interest and qualifications, detailed curriculum vitae, bibliography, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to: William A. Satariano, Ph.D., MPH, Professor of Epidemiology and Director, Health and Social Behavior Program, School of Public Health, University of California, Berkeley, Berkeley, CA 94720. Deadline for the submission of applications is April 30, 2002

  BACKGROUND

  The School of Public Health at the University of California at Berkeley invites applications for a new faculty position at the assistant professor level (tenure-track) with research interest and expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of community-based interventions in multicultural communities.

  Given the racial and ethnic diversity of the San Francisco Bay Area, the prospective candidate will be in an excellent position to collaborate with state and local agencies and community-based organizations in the development of programs and policies to improve the health status of California residents. In addition to mentoring master's degree and doctoral students in this area, it is anticipated that the prospective candidate will work to stimulate research/training collaborations with faculty members in other units in the School of Public Health and the wider Berkeley campus. The position is available beginning Fall 2002.

  QUALIFICATIONS

  Candidates for this position must have a Ph.D. or equivalent in social psychology, psychology, sociology, epidemiology, or related disciplines in the social sciences or public health, with additional training and expertise in the design, implementation, and evaluation of community-based interventions in diverse populations. The ideal candidate will have multidisciplinary training in the social and health sciences.

  DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES

  Conduct research in the design, implementation, and evaluation of community-based interventions in multicultural communities. Assist in fostering research and training collaborations among colleagues in the School of Public Health and the Departments of Social and Behavioral Sciences on the Berkeley campus.

  Develop and teach upper division and graduate level courses in health and social behavior, with a particular focus on the design, implementation, and evaluation of community-based interventions in multicultural communities. Teach and participate in other courses and seminars in the School of Public Health. Serve as an advisor to students enrolled in the Masters and Doctoral programs in the School of Public Health. Supervise doctoral and postdoctoral research in the School of Public Health. Participate in the Health and Social Behavior Program.

  Perform appropriate committee and professional service within and outside the University. Assist in fostering collaborations with state and local agencies and community-based organizations in the development of programs and policies to improve the health of California residents.

  SALARY

  Dependent upon individual qualifications.

  APPLY

  Applicants are invited to submit a statement of interest and qualifications, detailed curriculum vitae, bibliography, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to:

  William A. Satariano, Ph.D., MPH
  Professor of Epidemiology and Director
  Health and Social Behavior Program
  School of Public Health
  University of California, Berkeley
  Berkeley, CA 94720

  Deadline for the submission of applications is April 30, 2002

  The University of California is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer

• Assistant or Associate Professor

  The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Department of Health Policy and Management, is currently recruiting a tenure-track faculty position in Minority Health Issues at the Assistant or Associate Professor level. Rhonda H. McCray, BS, Administrative Supervisor; Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Center for Injury Research and Policy; 624 North Broadway, Room 554, Baltimore, MD 21205; Phone: (410) 614-4026; Fax: (410) 614-2797; email: rmccray@jhsph.edu

• Director: Difference, Power, and Discrimination Program (DPD)

  Associate or Full Professor, discipline open, 9-month, tenure-track.. Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references to Michelle Abbott, Academic Programs, Attn: Prof. Alexis Walker, Chair, Search Committee, DPD Director, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331; 541-737-1083. Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2002, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

  DIRECTOR: DIFFERENCE, POWER, AND DISCRIMINATION (DPD) PROGRAM:
  Associate or Full Professor, discipline open, 9-month, tenure-track. Responsibilities: Provide instruction in undergraduate and graduate courses with difference, power, and discrimination content through an existing department on campus; engage in scholarship and outreach appropriate with departmental appointment level; administer the DPD Program; supervise a small cohort of teaching assistants and staff; develop and oversee the DPD budget; facilitate professional and curriculum development in areas of difference, power, and discrimination; assist faculty in submitting curriculum proposals to the Baccalaureate Core Committee; participate in university committees and activities related to the DPD Program. Qualifications: Ph.D. or terminal degree; discipline open but requires training in and knowledge of difference, power, and discrimination content; knowledge and understanding of pedagogy related to difference, power, and discrimination content; teaching experience in issues of difference, power, and discrimination; experience with diverse populations; history of effective collaboration; organizational skills; potential for success in university instruction, scholarship, outreach, and administration. Preferred: administrative experience; team-building skills; active participation in professional organizations; willingness to work collaboratively with students, staff, faculty, and administrators; enthusiastic, energetic leadership style. Submit letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information of three references to Michelle Abbott, Academic Programs, Attn: Prof. Alexis Walker, Chair, Search Committee, DPD Director, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331; 541-737-1083. Review of applications will begin on May 15, 2002, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. The university has an institution-wide commitment to diversity and multiculturalism, and provides a welcoming atmosphere with unique professional opportunities for leaders who are women and people of color. All are encouraged to apply. OSU is an AA/EO employer and has a policy of being responsive to the needs of dual-career couples.

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3. Call for Abstracts

Community-based Research Conference sponsored by Loka Institute

Fifth Annual Community Research Network Conference
June 13-16, 2002
Loyola University of Chicago
"BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES: OVERCOMING THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BARRIERS WITH COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH"

CONTACT: Khan S. Rahi, Loka's Interim Coordinator and CRN Coordinator, at (416) 406-5517 or ksrahi@sympatico.ca; or the Loka Institute in Amherst, MA, at (413) 559-5860 or Loka@Loka.org.

We cordially invite proposals for presentations and workshops at the Loka Institute's Fifth Annual Community Research Network Conference, June 13-16, 2002, at Loyola University of Chicago. Conference co-sponsors this year are the Loka Institute and Loyola's Center for Urban Research and Learning (CURL).

The annual CRN conference provides a dynamic forum for people from many backgrounds and perspectives - including grassroots organizers, academic researchers, practitioners, local residents, students, funders, and policymakers -- to gather and share strategies and resources for using community-based, participatory research to address the most pressing issues facing their communities. This year's theme: "Building Healthy Communities: Overcoming the Social, Economic, and Environmental Barriers with Community-Based Research."

We are looking for presenters and organizers of sessions who can highlight their own experiences, research, and concerns on the role of CBR in addressing the wide range of social, economic, and environmental issues that affect the quality of life and health in families and communities. We are especially interested in presenters who will focus on issues that contribute to the current disparities in health and health care that are related to race and income. Health-service researchers and community groups interested in health-services research are also invited to propose presentations. In promoting "healthy communities," we seek a broad definition of that term - including, for example, issues related to environmental hazards, the strength of social and economic support networks within communities, prevention, mental health, and medical care.

If you are interested in making an individual presentation, or in organizing a group presentation or a how-to workshop, please contact Khan Rahi to discuss your proposal. We will need a suggested title, and an abstract or short summary (150 words) of your presentation or workshop. Presenters are asked to prepare an overview, and to identify critical CBR issues, any other participants you propose working with, and the impact and the lessons learned from your work. Presenters will be notified on or before May 20th. We look forward to hearing from you.

BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR CRN CONFERENCE 2002:

Community-based research (CBR) is research conducted by, with, and for communities. Through CBR, a broad range of residents and organizations can take part in identifying common problems and socio- economic inequities, and then dealing with them. By design, CBR is both democratic and ethically robust. In community-based research, the affected communities actively participate in every phase of the research process. The Community Research Network (CRN) reflects this commitment to diversity and democratic methods. The CRN includes a broad range of constituents, such as community residents, community- based researchers, practitioners, students, academics, policymakers, funders, grassroots organizers and representatives of other non-profit groups. Its members represent local, regional, national, and international initiatives.

This year's conference will bring community members and community-based researchers who are working on social, economic, and environmental issues together with researchers and community groups who focus on health and health services. That will provide opportunities for strategizing how to use CBR to address the impact that a wide range of issues has on the quality of life and the health of communities, broadly defined, as well as on the health of individuals and on access to health services. Issues that can be related to health include, for example, poverty, housing, social and environmental justice, labor, transportation, education, food production and natural resources, youth development, and technology access. Presenters are encouraged to consider such issues, as well as the health impacts of factors such as race and ethnicity, gender, age, gay/lesbian/ bi-sexual/or transgendered orientation, education, physical disabilities, mental illness, the use of illicit drugs, and incarceration.

Two questions will be central to our conversations: What constitutes healthy communities? How can we use CBR both to help communities understand the social, economic, and environmental influences on health and to deliver the services that are needed for healthy individuals, neighborhoods and communities?

"Building Healthy Communities: Overcoming the Social, Economic, and Environmental Barriers With CBR" aims to:

1. Strengthen the practice of community-based, participatory research in interdisciplinary fields dealing with health and its social determinants. Participants will share and develop best practices, innovative CBR research techniques, and effective CBR resources.

2. Develop and disseminate information on the role that social, economic, and environmental factors play in health and health care.

3. Examine the role of community-based participatory research in building healthy communities and improving quality of life for everyday citizens.

4. Discuss and develop research strategies to identify the role and relationship of social, economic, and environmental factors in creating healthy communities.

5. Develop research strategies that address barriers to health services and to healthy communities.

6. Share tools for increasing the participation of hard-to-reach population groups in health-services research and delivery systems.

7. Encourage new partnerships and collaborations on CBR issues of mutual interest.

Participants will be invited to follow a modified version of a technique known as "open space technology." (Introduced by Harrison Owen. See www.tmn.com/openspace.) After scheduled presentations and workshops, they will group themselves in circles to probe more deeply specific issues that have been raised. Some seminars have also been scheduled to focus on building the CRN at the local, regional, and international levels.

There are many other ways to share your knowledge and expertise. Let us know, for example, if you are interested in planning how-to workshops on topics such as transferring skills in CBR, practical methods for training students, interesting the media, promoting CBR outcomes, or any other kind of hands-on session.

Please see instructions above describing steps to propose a session for the conference and Loka contact information. We look forward to seeing you in June!

...posted by Howie Frumkin

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4. New Resources

• Policy Briefs by the Partnership for the Public's Health

  The Partnership for the Public's Health, a collaboration of The California Endowment and the Public Health Institute, has begun the publication of a series of policy briefs on the various components of community-based public health (CBPH). The policy briefs are available in hard copy in limited numbers, as PDF attachments to e-mails, and on the PPH website, at www.partnershipPH.org.

  Message from Maria Casey, Executive Director: The Partnership for the Public's Health, a collaboration of The California Endowment and the Public Health Institute, has begun the publication of a series of policy briefs on the various components of community-based public health (CBPH). This series, is designed to support the community and local health department grantee partners participating in this Initiative and to share information with the wider field of community health improvement. Each policy brief will focus on a different partner in CBPH (e.g., schools, non-profit hospitals, law enforcement, religious institutions, organized labor) or on special topics of importance to developing the capacity to address policy and systems change.

  The policy briefs are available in hard copy in limited numbers, as PDF attachments to e-mails, and on the PPH website, at www.partnershipPH.org. In the future, they will also be available in HTML format.

  I hope that you will find this first issue intriguing and that you will be looking forward to subsequent ones. Your feedback would be most appreciated. You can use the form included in the policy brief itself, and/or you can contact the series? editor, Adele Amodeo, with your comments, questions, and suggestions for additional topics. You may also indicate to Adele your own interest in writing or being interviewed for a policy brief. We will continually seek new topics and authors to illuminate the field of community-based public health. The materials presented are yours to share, and we would appreciate being credited when you do so.

• Community Toolbox

  The Community Tool Box is a web site dedicated to connecting people, ideas, and resources for the work of community health and development. http://ctb.ku.edu

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