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CHSP E-News: August 28, 2002

Table of Contents:

1. Other Publications of Interest
   • Participatory Evaluation Policy Brief
2. Announcements
   • COMMUNITY LEADERS' EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH UNIVERSITIES
   • Speaking for Ourselves: Media Training and Communication Strategies
   • Website of Resources for Reaching Immigrant and Refugee Groups
   • NIH SEEKS MEMBERS FOR COUNCIL OF PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES (COPR)
3. Job Postings
   • Associate That Wants a Career Integrating Research and Practice
   • Paid Health Internships at CDC/ATSDR

1. Other Publications of Interest

• Participatory Evaluation Policy Brief

  The Partnership for the Public's Health (PPH) is pleased to release the fifth in its series of community-based public health policy briefs, entitled "Participatory Evaluation: What is it? Why do it? What are the challenges?" This issue focuses more on the "practice" side of the spectrum to be addressed in this series. This Brief lays out a framework for understanding the special nature of participatory evaluation, comparing and contrasting it with more traditional forms of evaluation; gives a rationale for its use; provides a short, step-by-step set of instructions on how to implement this approach; and then offers real-world examples of the challenges and rewards in applying the principles of participatory evaluation within the PPH Initiative. Two of the Local Evaluators who are working with different PPH grantee partners share their insights. The principal authors of this brief, Ann Zukoski and Mia Luluquisen, are deeply committed to this form of evaluation and thoroughly enmeshed in the PPH and other community-based health improvement initiatives.

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2. Announcements

• COMMUNITY LEADERS' EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH UNIVERSITIES

  COMMUNITY LEADERS' EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH UNIVERSITIES DOING COMMUNITY-BASED RESEARCH - REQUEST FOR INFORMATION

  Barbara Ferman and I have been offered the opportunity to write an article for the Journal of Urban Affairs about community leaders' experience of working with universities doing community based research. We thought we could use this opportunity both to write something that might help others get involved in community based research and to step back, listen, and learn something about how we might improve the our own efforts doing this sort of work in Philadelphia.

  To facilitate this, could you introduce us to one or more community partners who might be willing to talk with us about what has worked well and not so well, about the impact of the the university/college partnership on their organization, and about how that partnership might become even more productive. Once you made the introduction, we would ask your community partner whether they could take 45 minutes to have a conversation about the topics outlined in the attached proposal. We would take detailed notes and send copies to them for their correction and comment. And as always with this kind of thing, Barbara and I will keep confidential all the information your partners share confidential and do our best to protect them, their organization's and your institution's anonymity. We will also, of course, send circulate a draft of the article closer to publication. Thanks in advance for helping us make these connections. We hope that these interviews and article will help strengthen all of our efforts to do community based research effectively.

  TL Hill Assistant Professor, General and Strategic Management Innovation & Entrepreneurship Institute Associate Director, Community Development University Community Collaborative of Philadelphia Fox School of Business Temple University 1810 N 13 Street Philadelphia, PA 19122-6083 Voice: 215-204-3079 FAX: 215-204-3080, Email: thill@surfer.sbm.temple.edu





• Speaking for Ourselves: Media Training and Communication Strategies

  "Speaking for Ourselves: Media Training and Communication Strategies for Communities of Color" is a new SPIN Project program designed to help "organizations of color" reach audiences with their messages. For more information, call 415-284-1420 ext. 309 or email info@spinproject.org or visit: http://www.spinproject.org/speaking.html





• Website of Resources for Reaching Immigrant and Refugee Groups

  The Annie E. Casey Foundation recently began an information exchange website of resources for reaching immigrant and refugee groups, improving health care for children and families and using strategic communications to meet community needs: http://www.aecf.org/tarc/





• NIH SEEKS MEMBERS FOR COUNCIL OF PUBLIC REPRESENTATIVES (COPR)

  NIH SEEKS MEMBERS FOR COPR

  The Director of NIH is seeking applications for new members for the Council of Public Representatives (COPR). COPR provides advice and recommendations to the Director on matters related to medical research, NIH outreach, initiatives and programs, as well as on public participation in agency activities. Twenty-one members serve on the Council and an average of six to eight members rotate off the Council each year.

  To be considered for the COPR, applicants must have some interest in the work of NIH, be in a position to communicate regularly with the broader public on the activities of COPR and the NIH, and be willing to commit to full participation in COPR meeting discussions, conference calls, and work group activities.

  Applications are available on the COPR website at:

  http://public-council.nih.gov/COPR.asp.

  To receive a paper copy of the application by fax or e-mail, please contact staff at: 301-650-8660 or e-mail: COPR@palladianpartners.com. Applications must be postmarked on or before September 16, 2002.

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3. Job Postings

• Associate That Wants a Career Integrating Research and Practice

  The Association for the Study and Development of Community is looking for an Associate that wants a career integrating research and practice in order to promote community development and change, systems change, prevention & other social issues. Must possess strong research and communication skills (speaking and writing), some prior supervisory or management experience, and the ability to work with diverse groups of people, communities, and cultures. The successful candidate will have a combination of quantitative and qualitative research and analysis skills. Computer application skills (e.g. MS Office ,SPSS, etc) are needed. Applicants will be asked for writing samples because a substantial responsibility for this position will be writing reports and other publications. Masters degree or doctorate in social sciences or public health preferred. Minimum of two years of relevant research or evaluation experience required. Applied experience related to areas we work in will be a plus.

  The Associate will be responsible for assisting Project Directors in technical tasks as well as task management.

  Responsibilities will include:

  * Primary data collection through various qualitative and quantitative methods, including: on site interviews, surveys, and archival data extraction;

  * Analysis of qualitative and quantitative data using standard statistical techniques and qualitative methods;

  * Preparation of reports and other publications for scientific, professional, policy, and public audiences;

  * Presentations of results to clients, professional audiences, and community organizations;

  * Project task management;

  * Review and write critical summaries of research literature;

  * Technical skills training and other consultation services;

  * Proposals and new project development; and

  * Other tasks that get to use the candidates skills for community capacity building The Association for the Study & Development of Community is an organization involved in research & capacity building initiatives locally & nationally to develop the health, economic equity, & social justice of communities.

  ASDC staff provides a variety of services to government agencies, foundations, non-profit organizations and community based organization including: research and technical assistance on community capacity building; evaluation technical assistance, participatory research and learning evaluations; training and consultation on community development, community building, and collaboration; and identification and replication of successful community strategies. ASDC is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a culturally diverse staff to enhance our ability to work with urban and other communities. Visit our web site http://www.capablecommunity.com for a more detailed description of our organization.

  Please send a brief application letter summarizing how your experience is directly relevant to our organization's mission and projects, resume, and references as soon as possible to: ASDC 312 South Frederick Avenue Gaithersburg, M.D. 20877 Fax: 301-519-0724 e-mail: asdc@capablecommunity.com We hope to complete selection by 8/30/02

  David M. Chavis, Association for the Study and Development of Community, 312 South Frederick Ave. Gaithersburg, MD 20877 301.519.0722 (voice) 301.519.0724 (fax) http://www.capablecommunity.com





• Paid Health Internships at CDC/ATSDR

  Paid Health Internships at CDC/ATSDR For students enrolled in a health education or health promotion program in an undergraduate or graduate program at four-year college or university designated as a minority-serving institution > http://www.astdhpphe.org/program/index.htm

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