Hello list members, I thought I would pass along this job posting.

Nan Madden
Director, Minnesota Budget Project
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
(651) 642-1904
www.mncn.org/bp


	 Posted 7/30/01
	 Job Announcement
	 Director of Health Policy
	 The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities <http://www.cbpp.org>, a
policy institute that works on national and state issues, is seeking a
Director of Health Policy. The Center has attained a national reputation for
its unique capacity to blend rigorous, timely analyses with activities
designed to enable policymakers in Washington and the states to make use of
its work.
	 The Center's health division <http://www.cbpp.org/pubs/health.htm>
undertakes extensive work at both the state and federal levels to expand
health insurance coverage to low-income children and parents through
Medicaid and the State Children's Health Insurance Program. The project
focuses on maximizing opportunities at the state and federal level to assure
that Medicaid and SCHIP funds are used to provide affordable, comprehensive
coverage to as many children as possible, improving the coordination of
separate SCHIP-funded programs with Medicaid, addressing declines in
Medicaid enrollment among eligible families precipitated by welfare program
changes, and simplifying the application process for families. The project
also works on federal and state efforts to expand coverage to other
populations and has been particularly involved in efforts to expand coverage
for low-income working parents. In conducting policy work, the health
division considers impacts on low and moderate income people, fiscal
implications, interactions with other means-tested programs, and political
and administrative feasibility. Health policy staff also collaborate with
the Center's tax staff to analyze proposals such as medical savings accounts
and health tax credits, as well as with other divisions working on income
support programs. In the coming year, the Center expects to expand its
health work to include Medicare policies that affect low income elderly
populations. The health division also works closely with the Center's child
health outreach project, Start Healthy Stay Healthy
<http://www.cbpp.org/shsh/>, which has strong ties to community-based
organizations undertaking outreach throughout the country.
	 The Director will provide leadership and direction to the Center's
health policy work and manage the work of its highly skilled team of policy
analysts. The director will work with staff to set priorities for the
project, supervise the development and writing of research projects and
strategy papers, identify and assess new opportunities for health policy
work, and guide staff as they provide technical assistance to state and
federal policymakers and organizations. The Director also authors papers and
is directly involved with designing policy and programmatic options at the
federal and state levels. Providing information and technical counsel to
federal and state policymakers on legislative, regulatory, and
administrative issues is an integral component of this position. As the
principal spokesperson for the Center on health issues, the Director will
deliver speeches and testimony, conduct trainings, and provide information
to the press. In conjunction with the Center's Development staff, the
Director will meet with the project's funders and assist in producing
foundation proposals and reports.
	 Candidates for this position must demonstrate
* both in-depth knowledge of health policy issues for low income,
uninsured, and underinsured populations and
* experience working at a senior level to affect health policy at the
state or federal level.
	 The candidate must have
* excellent writing and analytic skills, experience developing and
analyzing policy and programmatic options, and
* a demonstrated capacity to work with policymakers and non-profit
organizations
* the ability to think strategically about opportunities to affect
policy, to balance competing priorities, and to work collaboratively with
colleagues.
	 Candidates should have at least ten years of relevant experience; a
graduate degree in public health or public policy, or a law degree, is
desirable.
	 Compensation:
	 Salary commensurate with experience, excellent benefits, including
two health insurance options and dental coverage, life and long-term
disability insurance, retirement, MERP, DCAP, and generous vacation, sick
leave, and holiday schedules.
	 To Apply:
		 Please send a resume with cover letter to:
			 Director of Health Policy
			 Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
			 820 First Street, N.E. Suite 510
			 Washington, DC 20002
			 Resumes will be accepted until the position is
filled.
	 The Center is an equal opportunity employer, and, as such, takes
affirmative action to insure that discrimination does not occur against an
employee or applicant on the basis of race, creed, color, age, sex, national
origin, marital status, sexual orientation, religious or political
affiliation, disability, or any other classification considered
discriminatory under applicable law.
	 August, 2001

I will be out of the office starting  08/15/2001 and will not return until
09/04/2001.

Ramsey County is looking for assistance with recruiting from a diverse
community.  Would you please share the information in the attachment with
people who may be interested.

Thank you!

MEMORANDUM

		 To: All County Staff

		 From: Wendy Johnson
			 Human Resources

		 Date: August 29, 2001

		 Re: Assistance with recruiting

		 Ramsey County Community Human Services needs your help in
recruiting a highly qualified diverse workforce.  CHS is hiring for the
following titles:

			 * Case Aide III
				 - Mental Health
				 - Developmental Disabilities
			 * Clerk Typist I, II, III
			 * Management Analyst IV
			 * Nurse (RN) Mental Health
			 * Practical Nurse (LPN) Mental Health
			 * Clinical Psychologist
			 * Clinical Social Worker
			 * Social Worker IV
		      		 - Developmental Disabilities
			 * Social Worker I
			 * Social Worker II
				 - Mental Health Spanish Speaking
				 - Developmental Disabilities

		 If you know people who may be interested in these positions
please have them contact me at 266-4193 or visit www.co.ramsey.mn. to obtain
more information. For your convenience, I have included an attachment with
more detailed information.   Some of these positions may close as soon as
September 17, 2001.

	 Thank you for your help.  It is greatly appreciated.

	  <<rec.banner.doc>>


	 Wendy Johnson
	 Ramsey County
	 Human Resources
	 (651) 266-4193

Subject:         TCRG meeting for September (13th) cancelled...
Date sent:       Fri, 31 Aug 2001 12:47:11 -0500

I am writing to inform everyone that the TCRG Brown Bag Session for
September, which would have taken place on September 13th, has been
cancelled. The Urban Coalition will be closed due to a Board and Staff
Retreat, and I will be at a Census Conference in Albuquerque, NM. If
any TCRG member(s) would still like to organize this meeting at a
different location, please feel free to do so - you'll have to arrange
a presenter and inform all members of the venue/time, etc. Thank you
and I'll be in touch regarding the October TCRG brown bag session.
Please forward to other interested parties. Lyungai

P.S. Allan - would you mind forwarding this message to the TCRG
list-serve, in case I missed anyone? Thanks!


Lyungai Mbilinyi
Research Analyst
The Urban Coalition
2610 University Ave. West, Suite 201
St. Paul, MN  55114
Phone: (612) 348-8550 x230
Fax: (612) 348-2533
Email: lyungai@...


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Allan Malkis                amalkis@...
130 HHH Center              (612) 626-8093
301 19th Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

NOTICE OF EMPLOYMENT OPENING FOR RESEARCH ASSOCIATE

Rainbow Research

About Rainbow Research

Rainbow Research, established in 1974, is a nonprofit organization based
in Minneapolis.  It works throughout Minnesota and the United States
with a variety of socially concerned organizations - nonprofit
organizations, citizen groups, foundations, membership or advocacy
networks, and government agencies.  Rainbow Research's mission is to
help increase the effectiveness and impact of socially concerned
organizations in their efforts to build healthier, stronger, and more
vital communities.

Position Description

Rainbow Research, Inc. seeks a Research Associate.  The person selected
will work with Rainbow colleagues in developing research, evaluation and
organizational studies, tools, and services with socially concerned
organizations to:

  Improve their effectiveness
   Enlarge their capacities
   Increase their impact

This is an excellent opportunity for a person experienced in working
with community based or other non profit organizations, developing
evaluations and research projects that support organizational
improvement, and managing all phases of the research/evaluation process
from proposal development through reporting.

The primary duties of the position include:  conceptualizing,
coordinating, and conducting evaluation, research, and capacity building
projects on budget and on time; writing reports and other products;
cultivating potential clients; developing proposals for research and
evaluation project funding; networking with clients, funders,
researchers, and others in relevant fields.

Qualifications:  Masters degree in social or behavioral sciences,
education, public administration, public health or allied research
discipline, or equivalent experience. Two-eight years experience in
research, evaluation, organizational development and consultation.
Experience working on issues with marginalized populations and
distressed communities and with systems reform a plus. Skilled in
designing and using a range of quantitative and qualitative techniques
including (a) interviews, focus groups, observation; (b) surveys,
questionnaires, self assessment tools; (c) empowerment/participatory
research.  Ability to work creatively and to foster innovative ideas.
Experience successfully preparing grant proposals and designing
research; experience working in teams of varied size and composition;
demonstrated oral and written communication skills with diverse popular
and professional audiences; comfortable working with diverse groups and
in varied settings adapting methodologies and self presentation in a
culturally competent manner.

Personal Qualities:  The successful candidate will be equally capable of
working as a team member, leading a team and/or working independently;
will have the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously; will
be comfortable with the ambiguities and tensions of work in which
differing viewpoints are encouraged.

Salary  -  competitive, Depending On Qualifications.  Full benefits
package.

By September 7, 2001, please send a letter of interest and resume to:

Rainbow Research
621 West Lake Street
Minneapolis, MN   55408

--
Check out our new website at http://www.rainbowresearch.org/

FYI - from Northwest Area Foundation:



VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

CONNECTIONS PROGRAM SPECIALIST (EXEMPT) – 2
positions open

The Connections program specialist(s) will report to the
Connections program lead and will have responsibility for
accomplishing the Foundation’s mission through the
Connections initiative.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:
·   Gaining a thorough understanding of the Foundation’s
     mission and approach, accepting these as the drivers for
     action.
·   Gaining an understanding of current resources, staff,
     initiatives underway, and completed research.  Based on
     that understanding and knowledge gained through previous
     experience, assist the Connections lead to creatively
     develop a plan to achieve the Foundation’s mission through
     the Connection’s initiative.
·   Working with the Connections program lead to secure
     resources for plan implementation.
·   Implementing the plan, evaluating progress and adjusting
     approach as appropriate to meet Foundation objectives.
·   Commitment to the Foundation’s mission.
·   Participating with the Connections program lead in overall
     Connections program management.
·   Participating from time to time on teams formed to address
     specific Foundation-wide issues.

QUALIFICATIONS:
·   Ability to develop effective initiatives.
·   Ability to grasp an overriding mission, evaluate action to date
     toward its achievement, access current resources, creatively
     develop new plans of action, attract and organize talent and
     resources, and implement plans that achieve their desired
     results.
·   Analytical skills coupled with creativity.  Creativity must be
     augmented by an ambitious but practical approach.
·   Ability to work effectively with diverse individuals and groups.
·   Sound leadership, organizational, and time management
     skills.
·   Ability to effectively secure and leverage resources.
·   Knowledge of community development, product and service
     design and promotion, economic development, and related
     fields.  The connections specialist must be able to evaluate
     proposed initiatives in light of an understanding of the
     success or failure of similar previous attempts.
·   Undergraduate degree or equivalent gained through work
     experience is preferred.  In addition, candidates should have
     10+ years of work experience, including three years of
     community development, economic development, or related
     fields.

Starting salary will be mid-$50’s with generous benefits.
Northwest Area Foundation actively seeks qualified candidates
with diverse backgrounds.

To indicate interest and receive a more detailed position
specification, please submit a resume and salary requirements
(in MSWord or .RTF format) to:

Connections Program Lead
Northwest Area Foundation
332 Minnesota Street  Suite E-1201
St. Paul, Minnesota  55101
Fax: (651) 225-7686
{ HYPERLINK "mailto:jobs@..." }jobs@... (No telephone calls, please.)

This position will remain open until filled.


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Allan Malkis                amalkis@...
130 HHH Center              (612) 626-8093
301 19th Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

HOT OFF THE PRESS: August IssueWatch
http://www.mnplan.state.mn.us/issues

Agriculture
* Biopharming: Pharmaceuticals from animals and plants
* Midwest will have competition for California's ethanol needs -- from
California
* Sow crates could be banned by European Union, U.S. could follow suit

Criminal justice
* Inmates: A solution to work force shortage
* States debate reparations to the wrongly imprisoned

Education
* Alabama requires school superintendents to have financial, legal training
* Fortune 500 company to fund school building project
* Mandatory schooling at age 3 suggested in D.C.
* Rural districts struggle to fund support for immigrant students

Energy
* New 'green' petroleum shows promise
* New York governor orders ambitious renewable energy policy
* Wave power proponents seek new investment in California

Environment
* Computer manufacturers say electronics recycling pilot project will begin this
fall
* South Carolina provides tax credit for land conservation program
* U.S. signs treaty to limit persistent organic pollutants

Government administration
* High court ruling limits legal proceedings against state officials on
reservations
* Privacy concerns of compulsive gamblers debated in New Jersey
* Some California counties offer jobless incentives to move
* Thirteen Georgia cities chosen for fall 2001 electronic voting pilot

Health care
* New doctors serve rotation in rural West Virginia
* North Dakota touts unique food safety training program

Human services
* Foundation to expand opportunities to youth leaving foster care

Science and technology
* Internet's pay-per-click could lead to new digital divide
* New York invests big in small nanotechnology
* Online privacy for kids has come a long way, more needed, says study

Transportation
* New test for elderly drivers

++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Watch for IssueWatch every month.  Do you have colleagues who would be
interested in IssueWatch?  Encourage them to sign up for their own free notice
at: http://www.mnplan.state.mn.us/issues/subscribe.html.

Minnesota Planning (www.mnplan.state.mn.us) is a state agency that develops
long-range plans for the state, stimulates public participation in Minnesota's
future and coordinates activities among all levels of government.

Upon request, this information will be made available in an alternative format,
such as Braille, large print or audiotape.  For TTY, contact Minnesota Relay
Services at 800-627-3529 and ask for Minnesota Planning.

Contact:  Lee Schutz, 651-296-9534
e-mail: issuewatch@... or lee.schutz@...

Lee Schutz
Minnesota Planning
651-296-9534
lee.schutz@...
Check-out the latest edition of "IssueWatch"on MN Planning's homepage at
www.mnplan.state.mn.us

Here is the information that was in the attachment to the previous email.

*******************************



Position Available

Early Childhood Data and Information Specialist

Two-Year Time Limited Unclassified Position

Application Deadline: August 6, 2001

Job Summary:


* Collect, analyze, and disseminate data so the impact of early
childhood policies on children and families can be measured.
* Monitor procedures to accurately measure outcome-based
accountability.
* Lead staff and others in collecting and analyzing data on service
delivery so programs and policies address intended outcomes.
* Monitor Early Childhood agencies for compliance with data collection
policies and procedures so data is accurate and useful for policy makers.

Duties & Responsibilities:


* Implement results-based accountability for Early Childhood programs
so the impact of programs and policies on families and children can be
accurately measured.

* Lead grantees and service providers in implementing policies and
procedures for data collection, reporting, and analysis, so results of
programs and policies can be measured accurately.

* Develop strategies and methods to determine maximum child care
assistance rates so the rates are available in a timely manner and
accurately reflect current rates in the child care market.
* Research and report on issues affecting Early Childhood programs and
service delivery.

Essential Qualifications:


* Experience and knowledge of the early childhood care and education
system, early childhood development, and the delivery of early childhood and
child care services in Minnesota.
* Ability to communicate with diverse groups
* Strong written and verbal communications skills.

Preferred Qualifications:


* BA in Early Childhood Development, Human Services, Public Policy or
related field.

* Experience and knowledge of methods to measure performance against
desired outcomes.
* Knowledge of statistical research and analytical methods.

* Knowledge of computer systems and automated reporting systems for
use in data collection and analysis.

Working Conditions:


* Limited travel required

Compensation and Benefits:


* Annual salary range dependent on experience beginning at $34,285
* Extensive benefit package including medical, dental, and pension
fund.

People of color encouraged to apply. EOE

Send Resume and cover letter by August 6, 2001

Head Start/Child Care Development Supervisor

Department of Children, Families & Learning

1500 Highway 36 West

Roseville, MN 55113

Questions: Contact Barbara O'Sullivan at (651) 582-8422 or
<mailto:Barbara.osullivan@...> Barbara.osullivan@...







-----Original Message-----
From: Allan Malkis [mailto:amalkis@...]
Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2001 1:47 PM
To: tCRG@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [TCRG] (Fwd) FW: Early Childhood Research Analyst Position Opening,
D



FYI - POSITION OPENING.


DO NOT RESPOND TO THE TCRG LIST!! - CUT OUT DEB SWENSON-KLATT'S NAME AND
RESPOND TO HER.



------- Forwarded message follows -------

From:         "Whiteman, Avisia" <Avisia.Whiteman@...>

To:         "'amalkis@...'" <amalkis@...>

Subject:         FW: Early Childhood Research Analyst Position Opening,
Department of Children, Families & Learning

Date sent:         Wed, 25 Jul 2001 13:06:08 -0500


> -----Original Message-----

> From:Swenson-Klatt, Deb

> Sent:Wednesday, July 25, 2001 12:59 PM

Subject:        Early Childhood Research Analyst Position Opening,

> Department of Children, Families & Learning

>

> Greetings,

> CFL's Early Childhood and Family Support Division is publicizing

> this position opening for an Early Childhood Research Analyst.

> Please feel to share with anyone you know who might be interested.

> Deadline for resumes is Monday, August 6.

>

> <<EC Data Info Specialist Job Announcement.doc>>

>

> Thank you!

>

> Deb Swenson-Klatt

> Child Care Research and Evaluation Specialist

> Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning

> 1500 Highway 36 West

> Roseville, MN 55113

> phone: 651-582-8450

> fax: 651-582-8496

> e-mail: deb.swenson-klatt@...

>


------- End of forwarded message -------


************************************************

Allan Malkis amalkis@...

130 HHH Center (612) 626-8093

301 19th Avenue S.

Minneapolis, MN 55455

I thought members of this list might find this useful.

-----Original Message-----
From: JMRab@... [mailto:JMRab@...]
Sent: Tuesday, July 24, 2001 4:28 PM
To: earn-list@...

On November 13-14, 2001 at the National Institute of Health's Natcher
Conference Center in Bethesda, Maryland, the Office of the Assistant
Secretary for Planning and Evaluation, the Administration for Children and
Families of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, and the
National Institute of Child and Human Development are co-sponsoring a
conference entitled: The Working Poor: Coping as Parents and Workers.

This solicitation seeks research papers for presentation at the conference
related to the topic of how working poor families cope with the demands of
work and family and how these tradeoffs affect the well-being of their
children. We expect that the conference will be attended by senior
government officials, advocates, and social scientists.

Papers should address topics relevant to the coping strategies of low-wage
working families (the working poor) as they balance work and family with
particular reference to the well-being of their children. We seek papers
grounded in solid research that use quantitative and/or qualitative methods,
and presented in accessible narrative so as to give policy makers a better
understanding of how low-income families are coping with work and family
demands, how strategies influence outcomes for families and children, how
context defines in part the choices families face, how the current policy
environment conditions family strategies, and how policy might better assist
low-income families.

To Submit a Paper for Consideration
By August 24, 2001, please submit a three-page abstract including: (a)
author name, title, institutional affiliation, and complete contact
information; (b) a short, topical description and outline of the paper; (c)
a description of the data and theory upon which the paper is based; (d) a
short methodological description.

Conference papers selections will be made, and authors notified, by
September 20, 2001. Draft papers, not to exceed 25 pages, will be due on
October 22.

The preferred method of submission is via e-mail as a Microsoft Word
attachment. Please send your abstract to:
lieneck-sandy@...

Alternatively, you may submit printed material via regular mail to:
Sandy Lieneck
Chapin Hall Center for Children
University of Chicago
1313 E. 60th St.
Chicago, IL 60637
Questions may be directed to lieneck-sandy@....

Research Analysis Specialist, Senior
	 Salary:  $18.84-27.62/hourly;$39,338-57,691/yearly
	 Two year Time-Limited Position

	 The Minnesota Department of Human Services is accepting applications
for a challenging, senior-level research position in its welfare program
evaluation section.  The chosen candidate will conduct and design research
activities to describe and measure public assistance program performance and
analyze program outcomes for subgroups of participants.  This position
requires knowledge and experience with storage and retrieval of data from
complex database systems; survey development; statistical analysis;
evaluation or applied research activities, preferably related to public
assistance, welfare reform, or employment; and strong written and oral
communication skills.

	 Qualifications: Master's degree or equivalent experience in
sociology, psychology, social work, public policy, or economics, with an
emphasis on quantitative research and statistics.  Training and experience
with multivariate statistics, modeling and longitudinal research designs is
strongly desired.

	 The State of Minnesota offers an extensive benefit package including
medical and dental insurance, pension fund, and flexible work scheduling.
To apply: send resume &  cover letter describing your experience,
qualifications, and interests; and a brief writing sample (10 pages or less)
to:
	 Research Analysis Specialist Search Committee, Program Assessment
and Integrity Division, Minnesota Department of Human Services, 444
Lafayette Road North, St. Paul, MN  55155-3845.  Applications accepted
through July 30 2001.

This is to confirm that the next meeting of the TCRG is THURSDAY
JULY 12th.

Allan

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Allan Malkis                amalkis@...
HHH Center                  (612) 626-8093
301 19th Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

From: Lyungai Mbilinyi [mailto:lyungai@...]
Sent: Monday, July 02, 2001 11:45 AM
To: tcrg@yahoogroups.com
Cc: lyungai@...; moira@...
Subject: TCRG brown bag meetings/sessions continue!


Hello everyone,
It has been five months since the last TCRG meeting took place on
February 8th of this year. During that time, the Urban Coalition was
in the midst of searching for a new research analyst - Allan Malkis'
successor. I am that new research analyst, having joined the Urban
Coalition a little over a month ago. I will be convening the TCRG
monthly meetings from now, with the help of Allan Malkis handling
the
e-mail list, and Moira Gaidzanwa - research director & vice-
president
of the Urban Coalition. I look forward to meeting all of you. The next
brown bag meeting will be next Thursday, July 12th at 12 noon -
1:30
p.m. at the Urban Coalition. The topic will be "utilization of census
data". We will have census data experts from the State
Demographic
Center (Barbara Ronningen and/or Martha McMurry), Ramsey
County (Marcy
Karcz), and the City of St. Paul (Mark Vanderschaff) speak on a
panel
about different uses of the census data (e.g. planning), release
dates, who has what data, and which department/agency is
specialized
in what type of census data. We are still trying to get a
representative from the St. Paul Met Council to be on that panel,
and
will let you know once that confirmation is made. Census data
experts
in Minneapolis & Hennepin County have been invited to attend the
meeting (not on the panel, due to the time crunch) to share uses of
the census data in their county/city. We know that there are others in
the group who are very knowledgeable in this area, and encourage
you
to also offer your experience... We hope that those who are able to
attend will make it, and we can all share information. This will also
be a good time for me to meet with TCRG group members. Please come
with ideas/suggestions for future topics and speakers! Thank you and
see you next week. Lyungai

Lyungai Mbilinyi
Research Analyst
The Urban Coalition
2610 University Ave. West, Suite 201
St. Paul, MN  55114
Phone: (612) 348-8550 x230
Fax: (612) 348-2533
Email: lyungai@...


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Allan Malkis                amalkis@...
HHH Center                  (612) 626-8093
301 19th Avenue S.
Minneapolis, MN 55455

Nan:  If you hear anything positive, let me know.  My guess is no.

Is the Twin Cities Research Group still meeting?

Nan Madden
Minnesota Budget Project Director
Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
(651) 642-1904 x30
www.mncn.org/bp

******************************************************************************
URBAN COALITION HIRING RESEARCH ANALYST!  GO TO
HTTP://WWW.URBANCOALITION.ORG/EMPLOYMENT.HTM 
FOR DETAILS!

The Urban Coalition                                     612 348-8550
2610 University Ave. W., #201                   612 348-2533 (FAX)
Saint Paul, MN 55114-1090

<<Research Analyst.doc>>
Please see the attached notice of position vacancy at the March of Dimes National Office, White Plains, NY.

Joann Petrini
Director, Perinatal Data Center
March of Dimes National Office
1275 Mamaroneck Avenue
White Plains, NY 10605
phone: 914.997.4515
fax: 914.997.4501
visit our website at www.modimes.org

As most of you know, I am leaving the Urban Coalition at the end of this
week (March 2).  I will be working at the Roy Wilkins Center, HHH Institute,
U of MN.  You can reach me there by email as "amalkis@...".  I don't
know my phone number yet.

It has been a pleasure working with all of you through the Urban Coalition
and the Twin Cities Research Group., I hope to continue attending TCRG
meetings and expect to continue meeting you as we all pursue research here
in the Twin Cities.

Bye!

Allan

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**
URBAN COALITION HIRING RESEARCH ANALYST!  GO TO
HTTP://WWW.URBANCOALITION.ORG/EMPLOYMENT.HTM
FOR DETAILS!

The Urban Coalition 			 612 348-8550
2610 University Ave. W., #201 	 612 348-2533 (FAX)
Saint Paul, MN 55114-1090

-----Original Message-----
From: Hestness, Laurie [mailto:Laurie.Hestness@...]
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 10:54 AM
To: 'Allen@...'
Subject: Job vacancy


Allan - Could you send this out to folks on the Twin Cities Research Group
listserve??

Thanks,

Laurie

  <<Doc5.doc>>

Hello!

There will soon be a job opening at The Urban Coalition - mine!

I am moving to work as a Research Fellow with Prof. Sam Myers Jr. at the Roy
Wilkins Center - HHH Institute at U of MN.

An official job posting will come from The Urban Coalition to this list
shortly.

Responsibility for the TCRG will (probably) remain at The Urban Coalition -
another staff person will be designated as contact and organizer.

Allan

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**
URBAN COALITION PRESIDENT SEARCH RESUMES!  GO TO
HTTP://WWW.URBANCOALITION.ORG/EMPLOYMENT.HTM
FOR DETAILS!

Allan Malkis 			 allan@...
Research Analyst 			 http://www.urbancoalition.org/
The Urban Coalition 			 612 348-8550 x230
2610 University Ave. W., #201 	 612 348-2533 (FAX)
Saint Paul, MN 55114-1090

-----Original Message-----
From: Laura McKieran [mailto:lmckieran@...]
Sent: Thursday, February 08, 2001 11:16 AM
To: crn-list
Subject: two job opportunities (NYC)


Please find below announcements for two current openings at the Center for
the Advancement of Collaborative Strategies in Health
(http://www.cacsh.org/).  Please feel free to forward these announcements.
Those interested should reply directly to Elisa Weiss, as per instructions
below, rather than to me.

Thanks,
Laura McKieran



POSITION AVAILABLE AT THE CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF
COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIES IN HEALTH

DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE


Senior Program Officer

The Center is seeking a highly motivated, skilled, and experienced
professional to develop evaluation tools and methodologies for
community-based partnerships. The Center is currently funded to
characterize, assess, and foster the effectiveness of collaborations and
to
identify infrastructures and policies that facilitate collaboration among
diverse individuals and groups. The Senior Program Officer will work
closely with people in partnerships and apply his or her expertise to
several projects.  Using a participatory process, this individual will
develop evaluation frameworks that partnerships with common goals can use
over time to measure their progress and success.  The Senior Program
Officer will also develop new, creative approaches to evaluating the
effectiveness of training programs designed to assist different kinds of
partnerships in achieving their goals, and will work on the development
and
evaluation of self-assessment tools for partnerships.

Applicants for this position must have:  1) a doctoral degree in a
relevant
field (such as public health, sociology, social work, and political
science); 2) at least 5 years' experience designing and implementing
participatory evaluations; 3) substantial experience working with or in
community-based partnerships; 4) documented expertise in quantitative and
qualitative methods, including measurement and evaluation design; 5)
excellent writing, verbal and interpersonal skills; and 6) an ability to
be
flexible and work well in a multidisciplinary team setting.

Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and writing sample to Elisa S.
Weiss, Ph.D., Associate Director, The Center for the Advancement of
Collaborative Strategies in Health, The New York Academy of Medicine, 1216
Fifth Avenue, Rm. 452, New York, NY 10029, fax to (212) 426-6796, or email
to eweiss@....

The New York Academy of Medicine is an EEO/AA Employer

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POSITION AVAILABLE AT THE CENTER FOR THE ADVANCEMENT OF
COLLABORATIVE STRATEGIES IN HEALTH

DIVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH
THE NEW YORK ACADEMY OF MEDICINE


Part-time Research Assistant (15-20 hours/week)

The Center is seeking a part-time research assistant to work on projects
related to a national study that identified factors associated with
effective collaboration in partnerships trying to improve health.  Working
as part of a multidisciplinary team, the research assistant will be
involved in:  analyzing quantitative and qualitative data, writing
reports,
developing conference presentations, creating workshops for people in
partnerships, and developing evaluation tools to help partnerships
diagnose
their strengths and weaknesses.  The research assistant will also work on
preparing literature reviews and conducting web-based searches.

Applicants for this position must have:  1) a basic understanding of
statistics and working knowledge of SPSS; 2) excellent computer skills,
including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Access, and PowerPoint; 3)
outstanding analytical skills; 4) excellent verbal and written
communication skills; 5) the ability to work independently as well as in a
team; and 6) the ability to be flexible.

Please send cover letter, curriculum vitae, and writing sample to Elisa S.
Weiss, Ph.D., Associate Director, The Center for the Advancement of
Collaborative Strategies in Health, The New York Academy of Medicine, 1216
Fifth Avenue, Rm. 452, New York, NY 10029, fax to (212) 426-6796, or email
to eweiss@....

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-----Original Message-----
From: Anita.Larson@...
[mailto:Anita.Larson@...]
Sent: Wednesday, February 07, 2001 3:34 PM
To: avisia.whiteman@...; allan@...
Subject: Year-Long Position - Hennepin County Early Childhood


Avisia and Allan - PLEASE post this and spread far and wide (to anyone you
know who might be even slightly interested)!  I'm including as much
information as I have about the position, so sorry if some important
details are left out.
THANK YOU VERY MUCH!!

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                  Program Expansion / Longitudinal Evaluation Coordinator
                       Hennepin County  - Strong Beginnings Programs


Hennepin County is immediately seeking a program expansion/evaluation
coordinator
to support the expansion of current Strong Beginnings child care programs
to additional
sites.

Duration:           12 months
                Temporary, contract -based

General Duties:          Direct the expansion of current Strong Beginnings
program model
                to new sites.  Support program start-up and develop tracking
mechanisms to
                lay the foundation for quality longitudinal study of program
results
                for children who participate.

                For an overview of preliminary program evaluation results,
see
                the following summary:
                http://www.co.hennepin.mn.us/cca/ccastrongbeginings.htm

Requirements:       Must have knowledge of early childhood programs.  In
particular,
                familiarity with latest brain research and components of
                programs such as Abecedarian, Perry Pre-school and others in
                which long-term positive results are shown from high
quality, early intervention
                programs for children.  Experience with program evaluation,
research
                and child care quality measures.

Interested?         Please contact Carol Miller, Program Manager
                Hennepin County Child Care Program
                612-348-8983
                e-mail: carol.miller@...

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Greetings,   United Way of Minneapolis Area is seeking community volunteers
to review United Way funded health & human service programs and make funding
recommendations.  This is a great opportunity for those interested in
understanding the service system in the Minneapolis Area, and in ensuring
these programs are meeting the needs of families and individuals.

Volunteers will work in groups to study community needs, visit agencies,
review agency plans and recommend funding based on United Way priorities and
criteria.

Organization reviews and funding recommendations  will be made between April
and October, 2001 and require an overall estimated time commitment of 20 -
30 daytime hours.  Training is provided by United Way.  For more information
or to request an application form, please contact Joanna Lees, 612-340-7425
or leesj@...

Thank you for your attention and assistance,
Sharon

Sharon Oswald
Agency Resources Associate, Strengthening Families
United Way of Minneapolis Area
404 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN  55404-1084
612/340-7626
fax:  612/340-7675
Oswalds@...

Internship available


		 -----Original Message-----
		 From: Von Mosch, Susan A
[mailto:Susan.VonMosch@...]
		 Sent: Friday, February 02, 2001 11:14 AM
		 To: 'allan@...'
		 Subject: Internship announcement


		 The Management Analysis Division is hiring for an internship
		 position.   Could you post the attached job description?
		 Thank you.
		 Susan

		 Susan Von Mosch, Director
		 Management Analysis/Finance Department
		 City of Minneapolis
		 Office:  612-673-3826
		 Fax:      612-673-2042
		 e-mail:  susan.vonmosch@...
		 <mailto:susan.vonmosch@...>

Request for Proposals
Data Analysis & Research

Tasks:

1) See that all the data in several related databases including the following information is consistent:

- 1998 Contributions to statewide political campaigns in Minnesota (15,000 records, 20 fields)
- 1998 Independent expenditures on political campaigns in MN (1,150 records, 17 fields)
- 1998 Contributions to PACs in MN (1,400 records, 20 fields)
- 1999 / 2000 Contributions to political parties in MN, as of late October 2000 (11,500 records, 20 fields)


2) In March 2001, do the same for the following databases:

- 2000 Contributions to parties, candidates and PACs in MN, according to the year-end filings
- 2000 Independent Expenditures on MN campaigns


3) Analyze the data in these databases, producing a variety of reports including:

- amount of money raised by each party, legislative caucus and candidate
- sources of funds for each category by economic sector of giver
- identify top 10 contributors to each entity
- report the number of contributions to parties & legislative caucuses by size of contribution
- percentage of whole raised from large contributions for each entity
- number of large contributors (those that gave over $200)
- number of contributors who gave to more than one party ("multiple donors")
- percentage of the whole given by "multiple donors"
- total spent on independent expenditures
- source of independent expenditures by economic sector of giver


4) Compare 1998 giving with 2000 giving using the reports described above


5) Calculate hypothetical amounts available to parties and caucuses in 2000 if campaign finance limits had been in place.


This work needs to be begin immediately.  Please let us know:
€ your availability;
€ how many hours you anticipate working to complete the project;
€ what you will charge for the project.  

Ideally the candidate would be available on an ongoing basis to do time-sensitive data-analysis throughout the legislative session.

We use Panorama software for Macs and will need the data in this format at the end of the project.  We would like all of the results in files and printouts, and, in some cases, graphs.

Please send your proposals to:

Meg Gibson
Executive Director
MAPA
1821 University Ave., Suite S-307
St. Paul, MN  55104
651/641-4050 phone
651/641-4053 fax
mgibson@...

-----Original Message-----
From: Whiteman, Avisia [mailto:Avisia.Whiteman@...]
Sent: Monday, January 29, 2001 2:45 PM
To: 'allan@...'; Elizabeth Davis (E-mail); Deb Ceglowski
(E-mail); Kathryn Tout (E-mail); MnAEYC (E-mail); MnAECTE Listserv
(E-mail); Anita Larson (E-mail); 'dlevison@...';
'lschumann@...'
Cc: Whiteman, Avisia
Subject: Research Internship


Hello everyone,

We are hiring for a Research Intern with applications needed by February 15,
2001. Please pass the word along to anyone who may be interested. Also, if
you work in a site with a job board - please post for all to see.


  <<Internship 2.01.doc>>
Thanks!

Avisia Whiteman
Head Start/Child Care Team
Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning
1500 Highway 36 West
Roseville, MN 55113
651-582-8516 (phone)
651-582-8496 (fax)
avisia.whiteman@...

FYI - Census Politics

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Research Analyst 			 http://www.urbancoalition.org/
The Urban Coalition 			 612 348-8550 x230
2610 University Ave. W., #201 	 612 348-2533 (FAX)
Saint Paul, MN 55114-1090


This was posted to the sdc lead organizations from CLO.  Thought it might
be of interest

>Date: Wed, 24 Jan 2001 09:13:08 -0500
>From: franklin.j.ambrose@...
>Subject: FW: Congress Daily: Bush's transition team is considering RNC Re
>  districting Director Tom Hofeller
>Sender: owner-sdclead@...
>To: sdclead@...
>Reply-to: owner-sdclead@...
>X-Mailer: Lotus Notes Release 5.0.3  March 21, 2000
>X-MIMETrack: Serialize by Router on LNHQ08MTA/HQ/BOC(Release 5.0.5
|September
>  22, 2000) at 01/24/2001 09:13:55 AM
>X-Majordomo-Version: 1.93
>
>ATTN:  SDC Lead Organizations
>               BIDC Lead Organizations
>
>FYI
>
>Frank Ambrose
>CLO
>
>
>
> >
> > Congress Daily January 22, 2001
> >
> > GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS: President Bush's transition team is
> > considering Republican National Committee Redistricting Director
> > Tom Hofeller as a replacement for outgoing Census Bureau Director
> > Kenneth Prewitt, sources said late last week.
> >    The appointment of Hofeller, a longtime Republican
> > redistricting expert who opposes census sampling, could set the
> > stage for a fight with Democrats, who strongly advocate sampling
> > for congressional redistricting as a more accurate way to count
> > often undercounted minority and urban groups. Republicans say
> > sampling is unconstitutional and fear the statistical methods
> > could be skewed to partisan advantage.
> >    Hofeller did not disavow interest in the post, but emphasized
> > he had no plans to give up the GOP redistricting effort. "My
> > interest is in fulfilling my commitment to the RNC," Hofeller
> > said.
> >    Whoever heads the bureau, Democrats are gearing up for a fight
> > over redistricting numbers.
> >    The Supreme Court ruled sampling could not be used for the
> > reapportionment of House seats among the states, but did not
> > prevent the Clinton administration from moving forward with
> > sampling for redistricting.
> >    The bureau must release detailed redistricting data to the
> > states by April 1, and Democrats are pressing the new GOP
> > administration to release both the sampling and unadjusted sets
> > of numbers.
> >    House Government Reform Census Subcommittee ranking member
> > Carolyn Maloney, D-N.Y., and civil rights groups plan to brief
> > media on the issue today.
> >    Democratic members of the Census Monitoring Board later this
> > week plan to release several new reports on the census
> > undercount, including studies on infant children, poverty and
> > urban planning.
> >    At his confirmation hearing two weeks ago, Commerce Secretary
> > Evans, who would oversee the bureau, said he did not know enough
> > about sampling to take a position on the matter.
> >
> > Carrie Snidar
> > U.S. Census Monitoring Board
> > Press Assistant
> >
> >
> >

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The Urban Coalition                                     612 348-8550 x230
2610 University Ave. W., #201                   612 348-2533 (FAX)
Saint Paul, MN 55114-1090

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Welcome to our new Twin Cities Research Group message list.  I have
transferred 85 names from my old list to this new one.  It should provide
more flexible communications.

New members and new messages must be approved by the moderator (that's me)
for the time being.  Only members may post to the list.  You may use the
list for job announcements, etc. by sending a message to "TCRG@egroups.com".
I will review the message and then post it.

You should go to the egroups home page and see what you can do with the
list.

Please email or call me directly (see below) if you have any problems with
the list.

Allan Malkis

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Allan Malkis 			 allan@...
Research Analyst 			 http://www.urbancoalition.org/
The Urban Coalition 			 612 348-8550 x230
2610 University Ave. W., #201 	 612 348-2533 (FAX)
Saint Paul, MN 55114-1090