university-based child & family policy consortium
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University-Based Child & Family Policy ConsortiumInformation session for current & potential members*May 5, 2011
http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
*This session was designed specifically for entities that are interested in joining the Consortium
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
Speakers• Matt Stagner, Ph.D., Consortium Steering Committee member, Executive
Director of Chapin Hall Center for Children & Families at the University of Chicago, & Senior Lecturer at the Harris School of Public Policy at the University of Chicago.
• Jenni Owen, MPA, Consortium Director and Interest Group Co-Chair, Director of Policy Initiatives at the Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke University.
• Sara Benning, MLS, Consortium Interest Group Co-Chair, Policy Coordinator at the University of Minnesota’s Children, Youth and Family Consortium.
• Rachel Gordon, Ph.D., Consortium Steering Committee member & Interest Group Chair, Associate Professor of Sociology at the University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) and a faculty member of the Institute of Government and Public Affairs at UIC.
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
Who we are• A national, interdisciplinary organization of university-based
entities that focus on child and family policy, broadly defined.
• Membership is at an organization level. All affiliated faculty, staff, undergraduate & graduate students may fully participate. (Note: The opportunity for individual memberships is in discussion.)
• Members vary from large university-based entities with multi-million dollar budgets to a small department of a few people.
Anthropology Economics
Human developmen
tNursing & pediatrics
Political science Psychology Public
health Sociology
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
Our missionAn organized and intentional forum fostering
• Research - sharing of the latest findings and strategies for conducting policy-relevant research and facilitation of scientific collaboration around child and family policy issues,
• Careers - cross-disciplinary training at the undergraduate, graduate, and junior faculty level that supports the next generation of child and family policy researchers, and
• Engagement - effective translation between research, practice, and policy issues and efforts to use research to inform policy.
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
The Consortium is evolving
2002
2002-2008
2009
2010
2011
•We began in 2002 with a handful of interested university leaders to over 25 member universities in 2011
Occasional meetings of members
Started to build infrastructure•Received funding to develop a Strategy & Business Plan from the Foundation for Child Development.•Launched website
Continue to grow•Interest Group chairs established •Co-sponsored an event at SRCD
Engaged in many new substantive activities •Interest Groups formed and met regularly• Website enhancements•APPAM proposal accepted
Consortium founded
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
Governance/Administration• Currently led by Steering Committee of 5 elected individuals from
member institutions.▫ Karen Cadigan, Ph.D., University of Minnesota▫ Ken Dodge, Ph.D., Duke University ▫ Rachel Gordon, Ph.D., University of Illinois at Chicago▫ Anna Johnson, Ph.D., Columbia University▫ Matthew Stagner, Ph.D., University of Chicago
• Organized around Interest Groups (see following slides)
• 2002-2009: Administratively housed at Georgetown University▫ Facilitated by Deborah Phillips, Ph.D.
• 2010: Administration transferred to Duke University▫ Director Jenni Owen, MPA (Director of Policy Initiatives at the
Center for Child and Family Policy at Duke University)
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
Interest Groups• Primary benefit for
members
• Interest Groups are working groups that meet via regular monthly conference calls
• The groups are organized around the core components of the Consortium’s mission
Careers
Research
Engagement
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
Careers Interest Group Activities1. Conducted a nation-wide survey
of university student, staff and faculty members’ interest in, access to and use of career development mechanisms
2. Creation of a student internship position
3. Focus on developing mentoring opportunities for students, staff, and faculty
Chaired by Sara Benning, MLS (University of Minnesota, sbenning@umn.edu) &
Stephanie Curenton, Ph.D. (Rutgers University, curenton@rutgers.edu)
Upcoming Calls
• Monday, May 16 (11-12 EST/10-11 CST)Discussion about options/ideas for developing a summer training institute
(Meets monthly, every 3rd Monday)
Research Interest Group Activities
1. Presentation of "works in progress" by members
2. Discussion of pragmatic research challenges for policy researchers
Upcoming Calls
• Tuesday, May 10 (1-2 EST/12-1 CST)“Navigating Promotion and Tenure as a Policy Scholar”(Speaker: Cathy Jordan, Director, Children, Youth, and Family Consortium, University of Minnesota Conference )
• Tuesday, June 14 (1-2 EST/12-1 CST)“Incorporating Biomarkers Into Policy-Relevant Social Science Research”(Speaker: Emma Adam, Associate Professor of Human Development and Social Policy, Faculty Fellow, Institute for Policy Research, Northwestern University)
(Meets monthly, every 2nd Tuesday)
Chaired by Rachel Gordon, Ph.D. (University of Illinois at Chicago, ragordon@uic.edu) &
Ann-Marie Iselin, Ph.D. (Duke University, annemarie.iselin@duke.edu)
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
Engagement Interest Group Activities1. Discuss effective ways for
researchers to communicate their work to policymakers
2. Form subgroups to strategize on how to inform policy on specific issues
3. Advise the Consortium on ways it can use its network and website as mechanisms for delivering academic research to policymakers
• Recent guest speaker: John Turcotte, Director of the Program Evaluation Division of the North Carolina General Assembly, gave a presentation on effectively communicating research to policymakers.
• Current initiative: The Early Childhood subgroup is preparing to approach the National Governor’s Association on childcare licensing
(Meets twice a month, every 2nd Monday & 4th Friday, 11-12 EST/10-11 CST)
Chaired by Jenni Owen, MPA (Duke University, jwowen@duke.edu) &
Ray Firth, Ph.D. (University of Pittsburgh, rfirth@pitt.edu).
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
Other Consortium Resources• Networking events at conferences
• Website resources: ▫ Compendium of policy-relevant research briefs and reports▫ Syllabi for Child & Family Policy Classes at universities nationwide▫ Guide to Careers in Child & Family Policy
• List serve: Join our list serve and receive updates on new research funding opportunities, child and family policy events, and Consortium news.
Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
Participation is encouraged at all levels by
Faculty
Research ScientistsGraduate and undergraduate studentsCommunication specialists
Other staff of member organizations
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
Membership benefits for FACULTY & RESEARCH SCIENTISTS
• Use the Consortium Interest Group network to connect with policy researchers in the same field
• Get tips on how to effectively communicate your research to policymakers
• Join individuals from other universities to learn about career opportunities
FACULTY-SPECIFIC:
• Use the Careers Interest Group as a source of support for students interested in policy-relevant tracts
• Discuss how to navigate the challenges of being a policy researcher in an academic department
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
Membership benefits for STUDENTS•Use Interest Groups and Consortium
events to identify possible mentors who conduct policy-relevant work in your field or assist with a Consortium project
•Connect with other students across universities
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
Recent Accomplishments• Developed a strategic plan for the Consortium
• Increased membership
• Co-Sponsored The Edward Zigler SRCD Biennial Policy Pre-Conference: “From Neurons to… Policy”
• Proposal accepted for the 2010 APPAM conference and submitted for the 2011 conference
• Expanded the website to include publications, employment opportunities, and other relevant announcements.
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
More Accomplishments• Established 3 working Interest Groups
• The Careers group conducted an extensive survey (N=500) of faculty and students that assessed demand for Consortium career-development services.
• The Engagement group hosted calls with the National Conference of State Legislatures and the National Governor’s Association.
• The Engagement group formed an early childhood subgroup.
• The Research group developed a proposal in response to SRCD’s RFP in conjunction with SRCD’s strategic plan.
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
Current Consortium efforts• Create an Expert Database as a resource for
policymakers seeking expert advice and researchers seeking collaborators
• Create a searchable database of policy briefs
• Develop a prestigious Consortium Award
• Create a lecture series to communicate research on child and family policy topics to policymakers
We are a young, dynamic organization that is ever-evolving to meet the needs of our members
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
Current MembersBoston College
Lynch School of Education
Brandeis University
The Institute for Child, Youth and Family Policy
Brown University
Education Department Center for the Study of Human Development
UCLASchool of Public Health
Center for Healthier Children, Families, and
Communities
Case Western Reserve
UniversitySchubert Center for Child
Studies
The University of
ChicagoChapin Hall
Clemson University
Institute on Family and Neighborhood Life (IFNL)
Columbia University
Mailman School of Public Health
National Center for Children in Poverty
Columbia University,
Teachers College National Center for
Children and Families Cornell University
College of Human EcologyFamily Life Development
Center (FLDC)
Cornell University
College of Human EcologyFamily Life Development
Center (FLDC)
Duke UniversityCenter for Child and
Family Policy
Fordham University
Applied Developmental Psychology Program,
Department of Psychology
Georgetown University
Center for Research on Children in the United
States (CROCUS)
Georgia State
UniversityAndrew Young School of
Policy StudiesChild Policy Initiative
Harvard University
Center on the Developing Child
University of Illinois
Institute of Government and Public Affairs
University of Minnesota
Children, Youth and Family Consortium
University of Nebraska,
Consortium of CollegesCenter on Children,
Families, and the Law
New York University
Steinhardt School of Culture, Education,
Human Development Institute of Human
Development and Social Change
Child and Family Policy Center
University of North
Carolina Chapel Hill
FPG Child Development Institute
Northwestern UniversitySchool of Education
and Social PolicyHuman Development
and Social Policy
University of Pennsylvania
Graduate School of Education
Pennsylvania State
UniversityChildren, Youth, and Families Consortium
(CYFC)Prevention Research
Center
University of Pittsburgh
School of EducationOffice of Child Development
Princeton University
Center for Research on Child Wellbeing
(CRCW)
Rutgers University
Graduate School of Education
National Institute for Early Education
Research
Tufts University
College of Arts and Sciences
Eliot-Pearson Department of Child
Development
University of Washington School of Social
WorkPartners for Our
Children
Yale University
School of Medicine, Child Study Center
Edward Zigler Center in Child
Development and Social Policy
See website for list of members
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
How to get involved• Join our list serve (free)• Become a member ($1,000 annual dues per
organization)• Become a student intern. Contact Sara Benning at
sbenning@umn.edu for details.
For more information or to become a memberE-mail: Shannon Smith at shannon.smith@duke.edu
or call 919-613-9303
Visit us at:http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
University-Based Child & Family Policy Consortium – Visit us at http://www.childpolicyuniversityconsortium.com
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