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DIRECTOR'S CORNER

There is no Director's Corner this month. Bob Waste is presenting a paper at the annual meeting of the Urban Affairs Association in Fort Worth, Texas.

In next month's Director's Corner, Bob will discuss the International Affairs program review in detail.

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FACULTY

Cristy Jensen (PPA Professor) has completed the first phase of work on welfare reform implementation at the California state and county level. She chaired a panel discussion on Social Service Implementation at the 6th Annual University LINKS Conference in Boston last week in which she discussed her research on welfare reform implementation as part of the State Capacity Project of the Rockefeller Institute. The LINKS Conference, initiated at CSUS in 1992, brings together public universities in state capitals and state level policy makers to talk about joint opportunities for teaching/learning, research and service. She will leave Sacramento on May 19 to deliver a series of lectures and workshops on intergovernmental policy in the US and particularly welfare reform at the Far Eastern State Technical University in Vladivostok, Russia. These activities are part of our ongoing work to assist the Russian faculty in developing curriculum in PPA.

Ted Lascher (PPA Professor) had a paper accepted for the Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association in Boston this September. The paper is on public opinion about ballot initiatives.

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ALUMNI

Patricia Lacina (MA in IA 1987) is now the Financial Officer at the U.S. Embassy in Bogota, Columbia. Upon finishing her foreign service training, Ms. Lucina spent her first overseas assignment at the U.S. Embassy in Nairobi, Kenya. Then she had the extraordinary experience of being posted at the U.S. Embassy in Moscow. When she completes her assignment in Bogota in July she will join the American Embassy staff in Vienna, Austria.

Amy Supinger (MPPA 1995) is now Senior Consultant to the Assembly Higher Education Committee.

John Latimer (MPPA 1997) is a Candidate for the State Assembly from District , currently represented by Valerie Brown (D).

Christopher Cabaldon (MPPA 1996) is Associate Vice Chancellor for Legislative Relations for the California Community College System and a member of the West Sacramento City Council.

Beth Graybill (MPPA 1996) is now working for the Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education. The Bureau is part of the Department of Consumer Affairs and is charged with regulating the proprietary degree-granting institutions and vocational schools in California. Beth is keeping us apprised of employment opportunities at the Bureau.

Roxann Middleton Burns (MPPA 1997) is now working for Bank of America Community Development Bank. She is Vice President and Area Sales Manager for the Northwest (Oregon, Alaska, Idaho and Northern California). She manages all the Bank's small business lending sales staff in the Northwest. The BA Community Development Bank is the arm of Bank of America responsible for all government-supported small business lending, low-income housing and community development projects. She continues to be active with the SBA industry associations as a trainer and stays in close touch with the agencies they participate with to keep abreast of policy changes.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

Students who will be participating in commencement exersizes this Spring need to sign up in the Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies Dean's office. International Affairs and Public Policy and Administration will be graduating on Friday, May 22 at 4:30 at Arco Arena.

3rd Annual Reception for CSUS's Graduate Program in
Public Policy and Administration.
You (PPA student/faculty/staff) and a significant other are Invited to an Evening at the home of
Dana and Rob Wassmer,
933 Sonoma Way, Sacramento (between 44 and 45 off J. Street)
6:30 p.m.,
Friday May 8, 1998.
Soft Drinks, Libations, Hors D'oeuvres, and Sweets (B.Y.O.B. and Dish Donations Graciously Accepted)
Please R.S.V.P. by May 5. rwassme@csus.edu Phone: 278-6304

Multi Cultural Center and Middle East Cultural Association Presents the First Middle East Film Festival May 3, 1998.
Umm Kulthum, a voice like Egypt
Micheal Goldman, Producer/Director
Documentary narrated by Omar Sharif
Time: 4:00-5:15pm.
Taste of Cherry
Abbas Kiarostami, Producer
Winner, Palme d 1997 Cannes Festival
Time: 7:00-8:40pm.
Where: Crest Theater 1013 K. Street, Sacramento
When: Sunday May 3, 1998.
General Admission $5.00 per movie. Student Admission $2.00 per movie (with Sac State ID)
Parking available at corner of 10th and L Street One block from Theater. For Further Information Call: Prof. Al-Qazzaz (916)278-6267

Population: The Global Impact
Saturday April 25th
9:00am to 1:00pm
California State University Sacramento
Engineering Building,Room 1015
8:30-9:00 Coffee, tea and assorted pastries
9:00-9:05 Opening Remerks: Joseph Sheley Dean of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies
9:05-9:10 Moderator's Remarks: Angus Wright Professor of Environmental Studies, CSUS
9:10-10:00 Population Growth and Development in India, Alice W. Clark President of Clark Research Associates
10:00-10:50 Family Planning in Islam and the Muslim World, Ayad Al-Qazzaz Professor of Sociology, CSUS
10:50-11:05 Break and Refreshments
11:05-11:55 Does the United States have a Population Problem? James Cramer Professor Sociology, UC Davis
11:55-12:45 Population and Development in Latin America: New Emerging Trends David Kyle, Professor Of Sociology, UC Davis
12:45-1:00 General Discussions and Concluding Remarks.
Registration and parking are free.
For further info call: Prof. Al-Qazzaz at (916)278-6267

SOCIAL SCIENCE STUDENT RESEARCH CONFERENCE
The California State University Social Sciences Research and Instructional Council Presents
The 22nd Annual Student Research Conference at
California State University, Northridge
Thursday, May 7, 1998
The CSU Research Conference has been held annually since 1976. At the conference, students from all areas of the social sciences present the results of their research to groups and peers. Presentation time is from 15-20 minutes. There will be cash awards for the best papers presented.
To Enter Papers:
Send a typed manuscript to Eugene Turner, Dept. of Geography, CSU, Northridge, Northridge, CA 91330-8249.
Manuscripts must be received by May 1, 1998.
For Information:
Contact Eugene Turner: eugene.turner@csun.edu or (818) 677-3527
or call your local representative at CSUS: Ted Lascher (916) 278-4864

Those of you who would like to be on the PPA/IA ListProc contact the department office at (916) 278-6557 or suzi_byrd@csus.edu.

We welcome your contributions to the Communicator! Make announcements, share your good news, or reflect on your academic and professional achievements. Contact the Director, Bob Waste, or the Department Secretary, Suzi Byrd, (916) 278-6557, in the PPA/IA Department Office.

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CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Staff Services Analyst
The Bureau for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education, which is part of the Department of Consumer Affairs, is charged with regulating the proprietary degree-granting institutions and vocational schools in California. Formerly, it was the Council for Private Postsecondary and Vocational Education that was charged with oversight of these entities, but the Council was sunsetted and the law substantially revised last year. The new Bureau is facing a significant backlog of workload - and they anticipate hiring several new temporary staff to help review transactions and correspondence. Many of the positions are at the Staff Services Analyst level (this exam is available on-line through the State Personnel Board web page). For more information, you can call Ms. Pamela Martin at BPPVE - her phone number is 445-3427, extension 3062.

Membership Coordinator for California Medical Association
CENTER: CALPAC
LOCATION: Sacramento
REPORTS TO: Executive Director
EXEMPTION STATUS: Exempt
 POSITION SUMMARY: Coordinates all membership activities of the California Medical Political Action Committee (CALPAC) and assists in all facets of CALPAC operations.
 DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
lCoordinates all CALPAC membership functions
lAssists in the preparation of materials for and staffing of CALPAC's Board of Directors and Membership and Political Education Committees
lWrites Newsletters, articles, membership solicitation pieces, etc.
lFrequently speaks at physician meetings regarding CALPAC membership and CMA Government Relations activities
lWorks closely with CMA Center for Government Relations staff on legislative grassroots program
lWorks with physicians and medical societies on district based physician fundraisers and hospital medical staff contributions to CMA=s Political Education Fund
lOversees CALPAC's computer programs
CONTACTS: Frequent contact with CALPAC Executive Committee and Board Members. Regular contact with CMA leadership, medical society leadership and executive staff, Alliance leadership, AMA and AMPAC staff.
 KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION:
lKnowledge and demonstrated abilities in the political arena, fundraising activities, and membership recruitment
lExcellent writing and public speaking skills
lBachelor's degree
lAppropriate related work experience
SUPERVISION: Works under the general guidance of the Executive Director.
EQUIPMENT OPERATION: PC
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Some travel required
 (This job description reflects the general level and nature of the job. It is not intended to be all inclusive.)

http://www.scilog.org/ has information on city jobs from the League of California Cities' magazine "Western City."

http://www.spb.ca.gov/s2other.htm is the State Personnel Board's website that links to federal jobs, other states, and educational institutions too.

http://www.monsterboard.com/ is the "monster Board" job site.

Visit The Management Center's Opportunity NOCs (Non-profit Organizations Classifieds) at http://www.opportunitynocs.org/home.html. They have classified ads for jobs in non-profit organizations in California and around the country.

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STUDENT JOBS

Redevelopment Internship and Masters Project Opportunity
With a population of 18,000 the City of Pinole is located on San Pablo Bay 15 minutes from Berkeley and 45 minutes from Davis. Pinole's Redevelopment Agency has a annual budget of $4.5 million. The City of Pinole Redevelopment Agency invites applicants for one Redevelopment Intern position in the Community Development Department. The City is seeking a graduate student intern to provide assistance with redevelopment projects, especially as they pertain to economic and downtown development. The following programs and projects are available for participation and/or development. The City will discuss possibilities for meeting student needs for a master project or independent study.

• Assistance with economic development projects and programs throughout the City,
• Assistance with the Commercial Rehabilitation Program,
• Downtown marketing and promotion, including the Pinole Farmers' Market
• Management of the Old Town signage program,
• Development of a Downtown Management Plan including commercial space inventory,
• Current Planning involving zoning ordinance research and writing,
• Planning projects including General Plan updates and special projects.

Salary: $10-$12 per hour.
Hours: Full Time Summer.
Please submit a resume and a letter of interest to :
Jum Shutz, Redevelopment Project Manager,
Pinole Redevelopment Agency,
2121 Pear Street, Pinole CA 94564.
Web Site: www.ci.pinole.ca.us
More information: 510-724-9038
Must apply by: April 30, 1998
Start Date: June, 1998
Fax: 510-724-4921

Redevelopment Internship and Masters Project Opportunity
With a population of 18,000 the City of Pinole is located on San PabloBay 15 minutes from Berkeley and 45 minutes from Davis. Pinole's Redevelopment Agency has a annual budget of $4.5 million. The City of Pinole Redevelopment Agency invites applicants for one Redevelopment Intern position in the Community Development Department. The City is seeking a graduate student intern to provide assistance with redevelopment projects, especially as they pertain to the Housing Division.The following programs and projects are available for participation and/or development. The City will discuss possibilities for meeting student needs for a master project or independent study.
PROGRESS, Agency Newsletter
Manage the production of the Agency's bi-annual newsletter that is produced in cooperation with local high school.
In-Fill Housing Development
Project manage construction of a single family residence.
Mixed Use Development
Project manage conversion of residential units to mixed use structure in historical Old Town.
Community Building
Develop a program that utilizes local community groups to remove blight from Redevelopment Project Area.
Residential Rehabilitation Program
Assist with allocating-loans and/or grants-towards the improvements of a single family homes and or rentals.
First Time Home Buyers Assist with processing loans to low and moderate income households in the first purchase of a home.
Salary: $10-$12 per hour.
Hours: Full Time Summer
Please submit a resume and a letter of interest to:
Chris Davidson, Redevelopment Specialist
Community Development Department
City of Pinole
212 Pear Street
Pinole CA 94564.
More information: 510-724-9830
Must Apply by: April 30, 1998
Start Date: June, 1998
Fax: 510-724-4921
Web Site: www.ci.pinole.ca.us

Redevelopment Internship and Masters Project Opportunity
With the population of 18,000 the City of Pinole is located on San Pablo Bay 15 minutes from Berkeley and 45 minutes from Davis. Pinole's Redevelopment Agency has a annual budget of $4.5 million. The City of Pinole Redevelopment Agency invites applications for the position of Redevelopment Intern in the Community Development Department. The Agency currently has a position available as an Information Systems Intern. Duties may include:

• Improving and providing maintenance for the City of Pinole's Web site currently located at http://www.ci.pinole.ca.us
• Completing the building permit software replacement project
• Repairing and maintaining the wide are network and individual work stations
• Investigating a joint Chamber of Commerce/City of Pinole Partnership to create a Chamber Web Site to the benefit of local businesses.
• Survey the City Council members as to their Internet goals and assist in bringing the Council on-line.
• Working with the Internet user groups such as the existing group of Contra Costa County MIS directors.
• Coordinating the City of Pinole Management Information Systems Committee
• Organizing Computer and computer accessory purchases.
• Assisting with ongoing computer questions and quick repairs
• Researching an operating environment software upgrade from Windows 3.1 to a more current version.
• Coordinating future Staff Computer training sessions.
• Investigating a maintenance plan for the City Workstations.

The city will discuss possibilities for meeting students needs for a masters project or independent study. Applicants should be self starters, have good oral and written skills, good research skill, and have experience with HTML, FTP, PDF, and some graphic ability.
Salary: $10-$12 per hour
Hours: Full Time Summer
Please submit a resume and a letter of interest to:
Jim Schutz, Redevelopment Project Manager
Pinole Redevelopment Agency
2121 Pear Street, Pinole CA 94564
More info: 510-724-4921
Must apply by: April 30, 1998
Start Date: June, 1998
Fax: 510-724-4921
Web Site: www.ci.pinole.ca.us

Go to the CSUS Foundation web site for a listing of Employment Opportunities on and off campus.

Go to the Community College Foundation job listing web site for student employment opportunities off campus.

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SCHOLARSHIPS, GRANTS, FELLOWSHIPS...

Fulbright Student Grant Opportunities for International Travel and Research
CSUS Office of International Programs presents:
Fulbright Grants for Overseas Study and Research Workshops for Seniors and Graduate Students:
Tuesday, May 5, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Wednesday, May 13, 5:00-7:00 p.m.
Thursday, May 14, 12:00-2:00 p.m.
Please call the Office of International Programs at (916)278-6686 for room information and RSVP.

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DATES TO REMEMBER