Gates Millennium Scholars Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund October 23, 2006
JOB ANNOUNCEMENT
PROGRAM MANAGER - Scholar Development, Gates Millennium Scholars Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
The Gates Millennium Scholars (GMS), funded by a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, was established in 1999 to provide outstanding African American, American Indian/Alaska Natives, Asian Pacific Islander Americans, and Hispanic American students with an opportunity to complete an undergraduate college education, in all discipline areas and a graduate education for those students pursuing studies in mathematics, science, engineering, education, library science, or public health. The goal of GMS is to promote academic excellence and to provide an opportunity for thousands of outstanding students with significant financial need to reach their fullest potential.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation established the initiative to encourage and support students to complete college and continue on to earn master’s and doctoral degrees in disciplines in which their ethnic and racial groups are currently underrepresented. The Gates Millennium Scholars award will enable young Americans to attend undergraduate and graduate institutions of their choice and be prepared to assume important roles as leaders in their professions and in their communities. GMS is administered by the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) in partnership with the Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund (APIASF), a new national organization devoted solely to the financial scholarship needs of Asian and Pacific Islander American students. APIASF’s vision is to see that all Asian and Pacific Islander Americans who wish to pursue higher education have that opportunity, regardless of their ethnicity, national origin or financial means. For more information about the GMS program, please visit: www.gmsp.org. For more information about APIASF, please visit: www.apiasf.org.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· The Program Manager develops, recommends and implements strategic and operational plans for the GMS-APIA Scholar Development component that encompasses academic empowerment, leadership development, mentoring, community building and alumni relations.
· This position, based in Washington, D.C., reports to the Director, Gates Millennium Scholars.
· This position requires some travel.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Master’s degree in education or related area
· Proven record of at least five years experience in the area of student support services in higher education or related area
· Demonstrated ability in program development
· Demonstrated experience in leadership development
· Ability to work independently, and in team settings
· Demonstrated skills in fostering interagency collaboration
· Knowledge of program evaluation procedures
· Demonstrated knowledge of and ability to work with diverse constituencies in the Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
· Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills
· Commitment to student development and expanding access to higher education for Asian American and Pacific Islander communities
COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS
Competitive salary plus benefits for this full-time position.
HOW TO APPLY:
Mail, fax or email a resume with cover letter outlining experience and working knowledge, plus names and contact numbers of two professional references to:
Gates Millennium Scholars
Asian & Pacific Islander American Scholarship Fund
Attn: Director
1001 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Suite 725
Washington, D.C. 20036
or
Fax: 202-530-0643
or
Email: kara@apiasf.org
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 6, 2006; or until filled
HCSM Statewide Meeting @ Gustavus Adolphus College: Saturday, October 7, 2006 October 1, 2006
Got spirit? Let’s hear it! Show us your school spirit by donning your school’s gear at the statewide meeting this coming Saturday, October 7th, 2006 from 12:00 – 3:30 p.m.! Along with our host school, Gustavus Adolphus College, we invite you all to join us at the Carlson International Center for a day of learning and networking.
Come to connect with other Hmong college students like yourself, and get informed and updated on HCSM on-going and future events. This year’s first statewide meeting will be utilized to discuss an activism-based program to be implemented in the spring on current and important issues that pertain to the Hmong community and culture. We will also be discussing guidelines pertaining to the repsonsibilities of school affiliate membership and school representatives.
Here’s the information you need for getting to the meeting:
Carlson International Center, Lounge
Gustavus Adolphus College
800 West College Avenue
St. Peter, MN 56082
Click here for a map of the College Campus
Click here for a map to Gustavus Adolphus College
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact: Sheila Vang (Education Chair, HCSM), 651.734.8275 or e-mail her at hcsm@hcsmstudents.org
For questions pertaining to Gustavus (accommodations & directions), please contact: Ma Lee Vang (Co-President, Asian Cultures Club), at 651.226.7463 or e-mail at mvang@gac.edu
HCSM 2006-2007
1st Statewide Meeting Agenda
Gustavus Adolphus College
12:00pm - 3:30pm
- Sign-in 12-12:30
- Mingling time
- Opening of Statewide 12:30-12:40
- Welcome, school shout-outs
- Purpose
- Go over agenda
- HCSM Board intros
- Background info of HCSM 12:40-12:45
- Affliiate Membership Responsibliities 12:45-12:50
- Overview of Affliiate Membership manual
- Overview of Affliiate Membership application
- 2006-2007 Strategic Plan 12:50-1:00
- Programs
- School Spirit Activity 1:00-1:20
- Break-out Program sessions (concurrent discussions) 1:20-2:10
- Conference
- Activism event
- Break 2:10-2:15
- Group Activism Brainstorming 2:15-3:15
- Evaluations 3:15-3:25
- Concluding thoughts 3:25-3:30
Hope to see you there!
11 th Annual Community Partners Conference: “ASIAN AMERICANS BUILDING POWER” SUMMIT
11 th Annual Community Partners Conference:
“ASIAN AMERICANS BUILDING POWER” SUMMIT
WHAT: Many of the nation’s top Asian American leaders will gather for the 11th Annual Community Partners Conference, “Asian Americans Building Power,” to set a course for their community over the next two years.
WHEN:Monday, October 16, 2006: 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and 6:30 reception
Tuesday, October 17, 2006: 8:45 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
WHERE: Human Rights Campaign Building
1640 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC
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ESL Jobs in Korea & ESL Cafe
ESL Jobs in Korea & ESL Cafe
Teach English as a Second Language. Travel &Teach Abroad
Park English Recruiment Agency Inc.
Dear University Representative,
The South Korean government committed in 2006 to employing over 500 new English as Second Language (ESL) teachers, from English speaking countries, in the public school system. Their goal is to improve the standard of English education throughout the nation. To help accomplish this, the Minister of Education (MOE) of South Korea is investing over US$52 billion into this project over the next five years. Park English Recruitment Agency Inc. (official name: C.S. & Park International Co., Ltd.) is a dedicated HR solutions firm that works as a liaison to the Korean Government. I am contacting you on behalf of the Ministry of Education to help accomplish their goal.