Community Forestry & Environmental Research Partnerships
Southwest Communities and Natural Resource Fellowships
Available from Community Forestry and Environmental Research Partnerships
The Community Forestry and Environmental Research Partnerships Program provides fellowships to graduate students with diverse academic backgrounds from the social to environmental sciences. Fellows typically study the political, cultural, economic and environmental forces that bear on the relationships between communities and the environment.
The Southwest Communities and Natural Resource Fellowships support graduate students doing participatory research with Native American and other southwestern communities. Participatory research is a cooperative approach to research. It engages community members and researchers in a joint process in which both contribute equally and where community members are more than just key informants who provide information in interviews or by other means. They are equal partners in the research: they help formulate research questions, and help design and conduct the research. Community members contribute their expertise about the local situation in pursuit of mutual knowledge, and researchers provide tools and methods for joint analysis of conditions. This may lead to community members making informed decisions to improve their lives.
The program accepts proposals for research on sustainable natural resource management, social and economic justice in environmental management, community ability to maintain traditional lifeways and land uses in the face of outside and/or competing interests, integrating scientific and traditional knowledge in environmental restoration, and other topics relevant to natural resource issues in Native American communities.
Fellowship Details:
• Masters fellowships provide awards of up to $7,000
• Pre-Dissertation fellowships provide awards of up to $2,000
• Dissertation fellowships provide awards of up to $15,000
Eligibility:
• We accept applications from students at any U.S. college or university.
• Students need to be enrolled in a degree-granting program at their home institution.
• Students need to be engaged in graduate research that deals directly or is explicitly relevant to U.S. urban and/or rural communities engaged in the sustainable management of natural resources.
• Students need to be planning to conduct participatory research that actively engages community members in the research process.
• Minority and under-represented students are encouraged to apply.
Deadline/Application:
• Applications must be received by February 2, 2009
• Applications and full program details online: www.cnr.berkeley.edu/community_forestry
Contact Information:
Carl Wilmsen, CFERP Director, University of California, Berkeley,
101 Giannini Hall #3100, Berkeley, CA 94720; Tel: (510) 642-3431;
Email: cffellow@nature.berkeley.edu
Natural Resource Fellowships
American Indian Mental Health
From: Vickie M. Mays [mailto:maysv@nicco.sscnet.ucla.edu]
Dear Colleagues,
We at the UCLA Center on Research, Education, Training and Strategic
Communication on Minority Health Disparities at UCLA
(www.MinorityHealthDisparities.org) are looking to continue our work in
the
area of American Indian/Alaska Native mental health. We are looking to
hire an American Indian mental health expert preferable at the level of
a
masters or above to work with us on a short term basis to complete a few
projects. If you know of someone please share this information
with them and please distribute it among your students.
Happy Holidays to All!
Vickie M. Mays, Ph.D., MSPH
Professor of Psychology, College of Letters and Science
Professor of Health Services, UCLA School of Public Health
Director, UCLA Center on Research, Education, Training and Strategic
Communication on Minority Health Disparities
www.MinorityHealthDisparities.org
310-206-5159
GSR EMPLOYMENT FOR WINTER QUARTER
UCLA Center on Research, Education, Training and Strategic Communication on Minority Health Disparities (www.MinorityHealthDisparities.org)
AMERICAN INDIAN MENTAL HEALTH
Looking to employ a graduate student 20 hours per week to work on the completion of projects on American Indian Mental Health during the Winter Quarter. The projects include the development of a teaching case for use by medical and nursing students on the behavioral dynamics of the health care encounter. The student will be responsible for organizing the team developing the case, development, for drafts from conference calls, writing up and production of the case materials. The GSR will work with the team and community to evaluate the case. In addition the individual will work on local and national distribution of center developed materials on AI mental health. In addition the person will complete a toolkit with resources on American Indian Mental Health for online posting, editing of draft of a review paper on American Indian mental health for publication as well as organizing a partnership with the California State Psychological Association to develop a workshop on American Indian/Alaska Native Mental Health. Please send your CV which must demonstrate an expertise in American Indian mental health, along with three names (phone numbers and email addresses) of references that can be contacted to: Professor Vickie Mays at cmhd@ucla.edu
Thursday, December 11, 2008
UCLA: 2009-10 Postdoctoral/Visiting Scholar Fellowship in American Indian Studies
UCLA: 2009-10 Postdoctoral/Visiting Scholar Fellowship in American Indian Studies
The UCLA Institute of American Cultures, in cooperation with UCLA's four Ethnic Studies Research Centers (American Indian Studies Center, Asian American Studies Center, Bunche Center for African American Studies Center, and the Chicano Studies Research Center), offers fellowships to postdoctoral/visiting scholars to support research on African Americans, American Indians, Asian Americans, and Chicanas/os. Each Center awards one postdoctoral/visiting scholar fellowship for the academic year in a national competition.
The fellowship includes a stipend (which can be used as a sabbatical supplement) that ranges from $32,000 to $35,000 (contingent upon rank, experience, and date of completion of the Ph.D), up to $4,000 in research support, and health benefits. If applicable, the stipend is paid in the form of a reimbursement to the Fellow's home institution. Appointments are for a 9-month period beginning on October 1, 2009.
Eligibility: Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the United States and hold a Ph.D. from an accredited college/university (or, in the case of the arts, a terminal degree) in the appropriate field at the time of appointment. UCLA faculty, staff, and currently enrolled students are not eligible to apply.
IAC Postdoctoral Fellows/Scholars are to be in residence during their tenure and to make a contribution to the research activities of the sponsoring Ethnic Studies Research Center. Each fellow/scholar is expected to devote full time to study and research and accept no other form of employment. In the case of the American Indian Studies Center, the fellow/scholar will also teach a 10-week undergraduate OR graduate seminar based on his or her research for the American Indian Studies Interdepartmental Program.
Applications are due by January 16, 2009, and recipients are notified in April, 2009.
NOTE: Offer of award is contingent upon funding availability. For further information, please contact the Institute of American Cultures Coordinator or one of the IAC coordinators at the centers listed below. The application form is available online at: http://www.gdnet.ucla.edu/iacweb/applic.htm
Asian American Studies Center
ATTN: IAC Coordinator
3230 Campbell Hall
Box 951546
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1546
Telephone number: 310.825.2974
Bunche Center for African American Studies
ATTN: IAC Coordinator
160 Haines Hall
Box 951545
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1545
Telephone number: 310.825.7403
American Indian Studies Center
ATTN: IAC Coordinator - Rebecca Hernandez
3220 Campbell Hall
Box 951548
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1548
Telephone Number: 310.825.7315
Chicano Studies Research Center
ATTN: IAC Coordinator
193 Haines Hall
Box 951544
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1544
Telephone Number: 310.825.2363
For General Information:
Institute of American Cultures
Coordinator
1237 Murphy Hall
Box 951419
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1419
Telephone number: 310.825.1233
Email: iaccoordinator@gdnet.ucla.edu
UCLA . . . advancing excellence through diversity
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Edison Summer Internship Program
Application deadline for the 2009 summer program is Dec 31st 2008.
http://www.edison.com/careers/college.asp (College Program Website)
http://www.edison.com/careers/faq.asp (How to apply)
Current Intern posting link (Rosemead, CA & San Clemente, CA locations)
https://www2.sce.com/pljb/global_jsp/applicant/DisplayJob/JobDetails.jsp?display=1&pljbHome=/edison/careers/applicant/index.jsp&id=5019
https://www2.sce.com/pljb/global_jsp/applicant/DisplayJob/JobDetails.jsp?display=1&pljbHome=/edison/careers/applicant/index.jsp&id=5020
More Info:
Southern California Edison's College Internship Program is designed to provide students an opportunity to compliment their academic knowledge with the real world work environment. This program will provide the opportunity to develop transferable skills, as well as acquaint participants with the mission and goals of the company. SCE firmly believes that learning and development is an important part of career development, therefore, we have a wealth of opportunities available to fit your specific job interests and career goals. Listed below are just some of the majors we have hired into the program and are open to consider additional majors.
-Accounting
-Business Admin/Mgmt
-Chemistry
-Communications
-Computer Science
-Economics
-Environmental Studies
-Engineering (Civil, Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, Computer)
-Finance
-Graphics/Art
-Human Resources
-Industrial Hygiene/Safety
-Information Technology
-Journalism
-Marine Biology
-Marketing/Advertising
-Mathematics
-Physics
-Political Science
-Procurement
-Real Estate
-Statistics/Computation
-Supply Chain Management
SCE's College Internship Program is a resource the company utilizes to help identify high-potential employees for future career opportunities.
Internship Program Details:
-Full-time, Paid, Summer Internship
-Flexible start (May/June) and end (August/September) dates based on student's availability.
-Intern will be partnered with a mentor in their department of interest.
Eligibility Requirements:
-Must be attending an accredited college or university.
-Must be enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate academic program, be attending school at least part time (as defined by the respective school), and be making satisfactory progress toward a degree.
-Official transcript and verification of enrollment in an academic program must be provided.
-Minimum Cumulative GPA of 3.0 is required. GPA must be indicated on resume.
-Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Cayuse Technologies, General Manager Opportunity
Cayuse Technologies, General Manager Needed by January
Accenture is conducting a search for a General Manager for Cayuse Technologies. Cayuse is owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR) and provides US companies with outsourced services such as:
· software development
· call center
· help desk
· image and document processing
· storage and retrieval
In 2006, Accenture signed a five year agreement with the CTUIR to provide training and business opportunities to Cayuse. Today, Cayuse is a multimillion dollar profitable business with approximately 130 employees.
We're looking for a General Manager to lead this business with ultimate responsibility for day to day operations as well as sales and marketing leadership. The ideal profile is an enrolled Native American who has some experience in sales, general and financial management. Experience with outsourcing or a technology business is also of interest but is not a requirement for qualification.
Heather Broome
President
510-336-2583
www.blueexecutivesearch.com
The Client:
Cayuse Technologies, 100-percent owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR), provides U.S. companies with outsourced services including: software development, call center, help desk, image and document processing, and storage and retrieval. In October 2006, Accenture, a global management, consulting technology services and outsourcing company, signed a five-year agreement with CTUIR to help manage Cayuse Technologies, LLC. Under the terms of the agreement, Accenture provides business and technical training, knowledge transfer, as well as a channel of business through Accenture clients.
Cayuse Technologies currently employs approximately 130 people and was built on the following core values:
Integrity – Cayuse Technologies considers Integrity to be the highest standard to which they aspire. Cayuse Technologies' employees dedicate themselves to developing strong relationships built on Trust, Price and Loyalty.
Quality – A reflection of proud heritage of integrity, preparation and persistence.
Teamwork/Family – A close-knit team of fiercely committed professionals working together to achieve the common goals of client and personal satisfaction.
Harmonious Heart – Cayuse Technologies' employees are loyal, honest and mighty. They are a responsible workforce that achieves its goals and perseveres regardless of the challenge. They are passionate in what they do.
Diversity – Cayuse Technologies welcomes and braces a free community of diverse people bonded by trust, respect and unity.
Work Ethic. - Cayuse Technologies' employees are proud of their dedication to professionalism and hold themselves accountable in all their actions. Their actions reflect positively on themselves and the communities they serve.
For more information, please visit: www.cayusetechnologies.com and http://www.umatilla.nsn.us/
Location:
Pendleton, Oregon
Pendleton (population 17,000) in Umatilla County (population 71,000) is home to the Pendleton Round-up, Pendleton Woolen Mills, and Blue Mountain Community College. The Umatilla tribal government focuses on economic development, natural resources, education, planning, housing, health and social services. The Umatilla Tribe also owns and operates the Wildhorse Casino and Resort.
Reporting Relationships:
This position reports directly to the Board of Directors on matters related to Cayuse Technologies business and to Accenture on matters related to service delivery and other matters outlined in the management agreement between Cayuse Technologies and Accenture.
Cayuse Technologies Board of Directors include:
Armand Minthorn, Chair and CTUIR Board of Trustees Member
Stanley Gutkowski, Vice Chair and Retired Accenture Partner
Hines Brannan, Treasurer and Retired Accenture Partner
Koko Hufford, CTUIR Department of Economic Development Program Manager
Bill Tovey, Director CTUIR Department of Economic Development
Key Accenture relationships include:
Director of Operations
Director of Software Development
Center Director
Direct reports to the General Manager include:
Manager, Human Resources
Manager, Business Development
Manager, Contact Center
Manager, Facilities
Professional Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of the General Manager provide day to day operations oversight, marketing and sales leadership, and contract management for the company.
• Provide leadership for the development, execution and compliance for all agreements between Cayuse Technologies and third parties.
• Responsible for the financial performance and health of the business, client and community relationship-building, facility operations, and for employee relations and staff development.
• Expand and grow Cayuse Technologies business base, paying particular attention to revenue and profit goals.
• Establish a cohesive relationship between Cayuse Technologies and the Pendleton/CTUIR Communities.
• Create and execute upon a business plan for the growth of Cayuse Technologies.
Professional Requirements:
• The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree and 8+ years of commercial business experience.
• Profit and loss as well as sales management experience.
• Ideal candidates will also have experience in technology-related fields.
• Knowledge of American Indian history, self-determination, historical and current issues, social complexities, and culture is required.
• Ability to focus efforts on strategic goals, while satisfying the tactical needs of the organization.
• A service centered executive with a focus on "Pleasing the Customer" while providing the agreed on operating results to the company.
Personal Characteristics:
The Company embodies a culture of success and entrepreneurial spirit. The ideal candidate will possess the following traits, which are essential to the continued development of the Company's culture:
• A high energy level that demonstrates a consistently upbeat and infectiously enthusiastic attitude; one who will inspire others to exceed their expectations.
• A roll up the sleeves attitude; a self starting orientation with the intense drive to make things happen; must be a doer.
• Smart, creative and a decisive professional who knows how to balance tactical and strategic issues.
• A leader around whom individual performers will be willing to rally; an inspiring coach, capable of working with a wide range of individuals and skill sets.
• Driven and competitive when dealing with the outside, collaborative when dealing with the inside.
Contact:
Heather Broome
President
Blue Executive Search
Direct: 510-336-2583
heather@blueexecutivesearch.com
PRESS RELEASE
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| Randy Willis (left) joins Bill Green on the Umatilla Reservation in celebrating the grand opening of Cayuse Technologies. |
Inside Accenture: June 2008
Call them "the other Indian outsourcers."
That's a description fitting of Cayuse Technologies, a US outsourcing business managed by Accenture and wholly-owned by the Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation (CTUIR).
Cayuse Technologies, located near Pendleton, Oregon, provides US companies with services including software development, call center, help desk, image and document processing, information storage and retrieval, and finance and accounting support. Under a five-year, renewable agreement, Accenture provided equipment, a base of clients, marketing, and training for employees, 35 percent of whom are American Indians.
First-of-its-kind partnership
On April 28, Accenture leaders joined the Umatilla tribal Board of Trustees, state of Oregon officials, local dignitaries and some 150 employees for a grand opening ceremony of Cayuse Technologies' 40,000-square-foot facility, which launched operations in mid-2007.
"We're very proud of the relationship we've built with Cayuse…it's 'classic Accenture' in that it started with an innovative idea, gathered momentum and turned into something extraordinary for this community, for our clients and for our people," Chairman & CEO Bill Green said. "With this US domestic alternative to offshore, we enhance our ability to serve clients and to build deep, specialized technology skills."
Potential clients are taking notice of Cayuse Technologies, including representatives from a credit card company who were on-hand for the grand opening. "The momentum and demand are better than we expected," says Green. "Cayuse exemplifies the new spirit of collaboration between the private sector, the third sector and all levels of government that has driven us to rethink our strategy and to broaden our focus to public service across the globe," said Lisa Mascolo, group chief executive-Public Service.
Native American roots at Accenture
Randy Willis, senior executive-Application Outsourcing, and a member of the Oglala Lakota (Sioux) Tribe, initiated the project as a way for many US companies, particularly those in the public service sector, to obtain lower-cost delivery capabilities onshore. He had been researching Native American tribes on Accenture's behalf to find an appropriate business partner.
"We're responding to the tremendous demand among Accenture clients for application outsourcing, infrastructure outsourcing and business process outsourcing performed by professionals within the United States, and Cayuse Technologies will help fulfill that demand," Willis said. "Working with Cayuse Technologies also complements Accenture's efforts to build and maintain a global workforce that mirrors that of its clients, employing diverse groups of people from different backgrounds, with a vast range of skills and experience."
Cayuse Technologies targets growth of its workforce to 400 to 450 people over the next year, from both American Indian and non-Indians living on or near the reservation. The company facility has the capacity to employ as many as 450 people providing a breadth of technology and business process services. Accenture will provide up to eight weeks of intensive and hands-on training for new hires, who immediately begin serving Accenture's clients upon completion of training.
"The new company's workforce will play an important role in our efforts to expand and diversify the reservation economy beyond gaming and traditional employment opportunities," said Bill Tovey, Tribal economic development director and member of Cayuse Technologies board of directors.
US Senator Ron Wyden commented, "The Confederated Tribes of the Umatilla Indian Reservation are showing real vision in developing a partnership that will not only create jobs now, but will also provide opportunities over the long term through training and development. I'm pleased Accenture has chosen to partner with the tribe to achieve this vision."
US Representative Greg Walden added, "In a downturn in the (US) economy, it's nice to see jobs come into a rural area."