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UNC MPA Student Digest | August 18, 2023 |
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MPA Alumni Picnic
Saturday, August 26 from 5-7 pm
School of Government, Chapel Hill, NC
Join MPA alumni, staff, faculty, and friends of the program and their families at the School of Government to welcome the newest cohort to the program and kick off the academic year at the annual UNC MPA Alumni Kick-Off Picnic! This is a family friendly event with tasty food and great conversation. Make sure to register at the link below.
REGISTER HERE
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Reimagining Police Crisis Response Webinar | |
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The UNC School of Government Criminal Justice Innovation Lab (the Lab) invites you to our webinar: Reimagining Police Crisis Response.
In many communities, law enforcement officers are first responders to calls for service involving social issues like homelessness and mental health and substance use crises. In this free, 60-minute webinar participants will hear from law enforcement leaders and a behavioral health specialist about innovative alternative responder programs designed to reduce and improve law enforcement involvement in crisis calls. We’ll cover different program models, along with program benefits and challenges and implementation recommendations.
Although featuring North Carolina stakeholders, the content is relevant to communities nationwide.
Panelists include:
Chief Reed Baer — Hickory, NC Police Department
Chief Christopher Hatton — Sylva, NC Police Department
Chief Celisa Lehew — Chapel Hill, NC Police Department
Amy Griffith, Diversion Services Director – RHA Health Services, Burlington, NC
The webinar will be held for free via Zoom on August 22, 2023 from 11:00am to 12:00pm. Register Here.
The webinar is part of the Alternative Responder Project, a partnership between the Lab and the North Carolina Association of Chiefs of Police. For more information about the project or the webinar contact Hannah Turner.
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August 21: first day of Fall on-campus courses
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August 26: MPA Alumni Picnic
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August 28: first day of Fall online courses
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September 29-30: MPA Immersion Weekend
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Presidential Management Fellows Applications Opening Soon!
The PMF Program Office is happy to announce the dates for the upcoming PMF Class of 2024 Application, which are as follows: opening Noon (Eastern Time), Tuesday, September 12th and closing Noon (Eastern Time), Monday, September 25th, 2023. These dates have been posted at https://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/2024-application/.
We have also updated and released the “2024 PMF Applicant Handbook” and posted it to the PMF website. The Handbook can be found under the “Become a PMF/Resources” section at https://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/resources/. The Handbook details the annual application process, eligibility requirements, required documentation, and provides an overview of the assessment process, all with the goal of preparing applicants to submit successful applications.
The PMF Program would also like to invite our academic stakeholders (e.g., career services staff, deans, department heads, faculty, etc.) to participate in the annual PMF Academic Stakeholders Meetings for the upcoming PMF Class of 2024 Application via online webinars to be held on August 23rd and September 5th, 2023. To accommodate summer schedules, this year we are offering the following two options (one in August and one in September) for academia. Please register using the links below and you will receive a confirmation email with details for accessing the Zoom for Government meeting (including a call-in option for those who cannot access the platform). These 1-hour webinars will provide an overview of the PMF Program, describe the upcoming 2024 application and assessment process, review the 2024 timeline, and as time permits, will provide an opportunity for Q&A.
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Wednesday, August 23rd from 4:00-5:00pm (Eastern Time): https://academiainfosession082323.eventbrite.com
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Tuesday, September 5th from 3:00-4:00pm (Eastern Time): https://academiainfosession090523.eventbrite.com
NOTE: The above webinars are intended for academia stakeholders only; separate webinars for graduate students/applicants are covered below. These webinars will not be recorded for later publishing or viewing. A copy of the “PMF Presentation for Academia” for the above webinars can be found at the bottom of the “Academia/Resource” section at www.pmf.gov.
Additionally, during the months of August/September 2023, we will be hosting a series of informational webinars for potential applicants about the upcoming PMF Class of 2024 Application. The informational webinars will provide a general overview of the PMF Program, details about the 2024 application cycle, and if time permits, allow for any questions. Please note that several of the webinars have a specific focus related to strategic recruitment goals, but all will cover the basics outlined above and are open to all disciplines. These webinars will not be recorded for later publishing or viewing.
The full list of webinars for potential applicants can be found under the “News & Events” section on the PMF website at https://www.pmf.gov/news-events/pmf-info-sessions-for-2024-application-prospective-applicants/ and under the “Become a PMF/2024 Application” section at https://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/2024-application/. Please encourage your graduate students to register using the provided links. Space is limited to 500 participants each and dates, times, and thematic focus are subject to change.
Finally, we have updated many of our resources for academia and applicants. For an overview of what’s new for the upcoming 2024 Application for academia, visit: https://www.pmf.gov/academia/overview/. A few of our updated resources include:
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The 2024 PMF Applicant Handbook, posted under the “Become a PMF/Resources” section and “Academia/Resources” section at www.pmf.gov.
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The PMF Brochure for Applicants, posted under both of the “Resources” sections above at www.pmf.gov.
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The PMF Program Required Application Documents and Alternative Letter, posted under both of the “Resources” sections above at www.pmf.gov.
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The Academia Checklist, posted under the “Academia/Resources” section at www.pmf.gov.
Please be sure to check our website for updates. General information about the PMF Program, eligibility, how to apply, and resources, can be found under the “Become a PMF” section of our website at https://www.pmf.gov/become-a-pmf/overview.aspx.
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Fall 2023 applications for the Carolina Graduate Certificate in Innovation for the Public Good will open on September 1, 2023!
The Carolina Graduate Certificate in Innovation for the Public Good (CIPG) gives master’s and doctoral students an educational pathway to explore modern changemaking and practice the skills they need to help create meaningful change in the world. CIPG provides students from any department with the mindset, tools, and methods they need to work effectively across disciplines to solve complex problems. By earning the certificate, students become skilled in methods that they can apply to their doctoral or thesis research. CIPG also equips them with career-ready skills that they can use when working on multi-disciplinary teams in businesses, nonprofits, and government agencies that increasingly demand the ability to apply cross-sector, community-engaged practices. Interested in applying? Go to the CIPG website and follow the application instructions. Applications for the Spring 2023 cohort will be accepted until 11:59 pm on September 15, 2023. Applicants will receive decisions by October 1, 2023. If you have any questions, please email us at cipg@unc.edu.
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Only one week until classes start, and that means Queer Fall Fest is just around the corner! We still have some tables open for any LGBTQIA+ or allied student organization who wants to join us and let students know they're here, they're queer, and ready to kick off the school year!
The festivities will take place on August 21st at the Campus Y Anne Queen Lounge from 4:30 to 6:30 PM. There will be games, food, giveaways, and more! Last year, we had over 300 attendees at Queer Fall Fest, and we expect that number to hold steady this year. Visibility matters, and now, more than ever, it's important to show our LGBTQIA+ friends and colleagues that we fight together, and there are people and resources all around them to offer the support and community they need.
If this sounds like an event your organization would like to participate in, please follow the link below to snag your table before they're all taken!
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Through ARS, The University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill seeks to meet the individual needs of applicants and current students with disabilities and medical conditions as they relate to academics, residences, dining, and cocurricular and extracurricular campus activities. ARS coordinates and implements appropriate reasonable accommodations including academic adjustments and provides appropriate resources and services in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act (504).
ARS works with all students including undergraduate and graduate students, full-time and part-time students, students following continuing education courses or who may be auditing, and with program applicants.
Being approved for accommodations takes time and documentation. If you believe you may be entitled to university accommodations, please reach out to ARS today!
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Is there a faculty or staff member, coach, or teaching assistant who has significantly impacted your learning and promoted your success in a meaningful way? If so, please take a moment this summer to nominate that individual for a University Teaching Award.
Each year, UNC recognizes members of our Carolina community for outstanding teaching and mentoring, and for having a profound impact on others. Nominations can be made through the portal at this website: uta.oasis.unc.edu.
Have questions? Please contact the co-chairs of the University Teaching Awards Committee for 2023-2024, Rachel Gurvich (gurvich@email.unc.edu) and Lisa Woodley (lwoodley@email.unc.edu), or Erin Malloy, Director of the Center for Faculty Excellence (Erin_Malloy@med.unc.edu).
Here are the award categories:
Distinguished Teaching Awards for Post-Baccalaureate Instruction: for faculty members in recognition of exceptional teaching of graduate students, inside and outside of the classroom.
Mentor Award for Lifetime Achievement: for a faculty or staff member, coach, or leader of student groups, acknowledging lifetime contributions to teaching, learning, and mentoring beyond the classroom. Nominations for this award should focus on the candidate's long-term impact on students.
Thank you for nominating Carolina’s outstanding teachers and mentors! The deadline for this year is September 29, 2023.
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2023 Conference for North Carolina's Nonprofits
November 2-3, 2023 - Winston-Salem, NC
Topics include Leadership Development, EDI, Fundraising, Financial Management, and more! Donna Murray Brown, Vice President of Strategy and Development with the National Council of Nonprofits, will be the keynote speaker.
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