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- Undergraduate: Ohio State University offers international
undergraduate scholarships
- Undergraduate and Graduate: Illinois State welcomes international students
- Graduate: Assistantship Opportunity for Graduate Violinists at
Western Illinois University (full tuition waiver)
II. News you can use
- US universities still accepting late applications from international students
- The challenges faced by colleges using social media to recruit students
- Chicago School of Professional Psychology announces new Ph.D. in
International Psychology
I. Scholarships and Fellowships
OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY OFFERS INTERNATIONAL UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS
Established in 1870, The Ohio State University is a world-class
research university located in Columbus, Ohio, the state's capital and
largest city. Ohio State has attained national and international
distinction in education and research and is ranked among the top 20
public universities in the United States (U.S. News and World Report).
Students benefit from a scholarly environment in which research
inspires and informs teaching.
Ohio State offers more than 160 majors (from liberal arts to
biological sciences), 475 areas of specialization, 800 student
organizations, and co-ops/internships in every field. Opportunities in
and out of the classroom help students network, gain experience, and
strengthen their preparation for employment or graduate school.
The institution is among the top 10 public research universities in
the United States based on total research expenditures. The
university's research labs, expert faculty, and ties to industry
result in a high ranking for Ohio State's programs in the biological,
medical, and physical sciences, as well as in technology and
engineering.
Ohio State is "home" to about 1,600 international scholars and nearly
4,000 international students from 80 countries.
Check out the YouTube spotlight: Making Our Voices Heard--An
International Student Forum
Hear from current international students about their Ohio State
experiences. How did they get here? Once here, have they found ways to
connect? What's it like to be a Buckeye?
www.youtube.com/watch?v=sv5SZB_CE1E
International Undergraduate Scholarship:
The International Undergraduate Scholarship is awarded on a
competitive basis to admitted full-time, Columbus campus international
freshmen who are required to pay the nonresident tuition surcharge. To
be considered, applicants must have ACT composite scores of 26 or
higher or combined SAT Critical Reading and Math scores of 1190 or
higher, and must submit the application for admission and all
supporting materials by the application deadline. The award is valued
at $6,600 ($26,400 over four years.)
For more information, visit:
undergrad.osu.edu/internationalfreshman.html
Feel free to contact the Admissions Office:
Undergraduate Admissions and First Year Experience
Enarson Hall | 154 West 12th Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43210
Phone -- Inside the U.S.: 001 614 292-3980
www.osu.edu
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ILLINOIS STATE WELCOMES INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
Illinois State University invites you to continue your education in
the heartland of America, halfway between Chicago, Illinois, and St.
Louis, Missouri. You can increase your knowledge, develop your skills,
and broaden your understanding of the world in an educational
atmosphere devoted to teaching and research.
Founded in 1857, Illinois State University was the first public
university in the state and one of the Midwest's oldest institutions
of higher education. It is a residential university whose emphasis is
on undergraduate study.
Its 34 academic departments in six colleges offer 67 undergraduate
programs in more than 188 fields of study. The Graduate School
coordinates 39 master's, two specialist, and eight doctoral programs.
To find out about financial aid visit the website of the Scholarship
Resource Office:
www.financialaid.ilstu.edu/scholarships/
International House
International House is a multicultural living and learning center for
American and international students.
In addition to traditional classroom work, students participate in
internships and cooperative education programs that develop
professionalism and prepare them for careers. They gain personal and
career development experience through research, residence hall
experiences, student government leadership positions, and an array of
community service opportunities.
The strength of the university continues to be its focus on the
student experience. Historically defined as the merging of academic
and student life, this strength is fostered by attentive and dedicated
faculty and staff members. This student-centered attitude is embodied
in the relationships among students and their faculty and staff
mentors.
For more information, contact:
Office of Admissions
201 Hovey Hall
Campus Box 2200
Normal, Il 61790-2200
Phone: (800) 366-2478
admis...@IllinoisState.edu
To find out about financial aid visit the website of the Scholarship
Resource Office:
www.financialaid.ilstu.edu/scholarships/
For those who want to know more about financial aid but are always on
the go, Illinois State is proud to offer periodic Financial Aid Office
podcasts:
www.financialaid.ilstu.edu/podcast/
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ASSISTANTSHIP OPPORTUNITY FOR GRADUATE VIOLINISTS AT WESTERN ILLINOIS
UNIVERSITY
Western Illinois University, dedicated to diversity and the fine arts,
has designated one Graduate Assistantship for an American or
international violin student. This assistantship is part of a
two-year Master of Music degree program in instrumental performance.
The winning candidate will perform in the Julstrom String Quartet. The
other members of the quartet are faculty members at Western Illinois
University: Dr. Julieta Mihai, violin, Dr. István Szabó, viola, and
Dr. Moisés Molina, cello. In addition, the student will perform
duties as assigned by Dr. Richard Hughey, WIU Orchestra conductor.
The assistantship carries with it a FULL TUITION WAIVER and a monthly stipend.
Tuition waiver (in-state): $4272/year
(out-of-state): $8544/year
2/3 Stipend ($587/month): $4696
To apply: International candidates must hold a degree which is
comparable to a recognized U.S. bachelor's degree in music.
All candidates need to send the following directly to the School of
Music, Attention: Dr. Brian Locke, Western Illinois University 1
University Circle; Macomb, IL 61455, USA
1. A completed School of Music application form which may be printed
from the following link:
www.wiu.edu/music/pdf/GraduateMusicApplicationform.pdf
2. A live audition or a video of the candidate performing two
contrasting works, one the first movement of a concerto. DVD is
acceptable.
3. In addition, International Candidates will send the following
directly to International Admissions, Western Illinois University,
Seal Hall 210, 1 University Circle, Macomb, IL 61455, USA.
a. A completed International Application for Admission form. The
International Application for Admission may be completed and submitted
online or printed from the following link:
www.wiu.edu/international/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=32
b. Official academic transcripts in the native language plus certified
English translations if in a language other than English from EACH
college or university previously attended.
c. Three letters of recommendation.
d. Official TOEFL test scores sent directly from ETS. Students must
have obtained minimum acceptable TOEFL score of 550 pbt, 213 cbt, or
79 ibt.
e. A nonrefundable application fee of $30 (USD).
All materials must be received as soon as possible for full
consideration. To schedule an audition, please call or email Dr.
Richard Hughey at (309) 298-1729, RL-H...@wiu.edu
For further information, feel free to contact:
Jeanette Y. Zotz, Assistant Director
International Admissions
Center for International Studies
Western Illinois University
1 University Circle, 211 Seal Hall
Macomb IL 61455
USA
Phone: (309) 298 2426
Fax: (309) 298 2405
www.wiu.edu/music/ensemble/julstromString.html
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II. News you can use
US UNIVERSITIES STILL ACCEPTING LATE APPLICATIONS FROM INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS
If you have students who are desperate to make a late round of
applications, here's the annual survey from NACAC (the National
Association of College Admissions Counselors) listing dozens of
excellent schools that still have places available. No guarantees of
international financial aid, but no harm in asking.
www.nacacnet.org/PublicationsResources/Research/SpaceAvailabiltySurvey/Pages/SpaceSurveyResults.aspx
Download the list and keep it because it will disappear from this site
within two weeks.
The following story appears in the New York Times' excellent college
admissions blog, The Choice, on the available places:
thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/05/what-admissions-frenzy/
Here is an even more interesting story on yields and the potential for
taking waitlisted students. It is really helpful for understanding
how yields and waitlists work:
thechoice.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/05/08/yield/?hp
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THE CHALLENGES FACED BY COLLEGES USING SOCIAL MEDIA TO RECRUIT STUDENTS
Higher education traffics in reputations. To thrive as an institution
means keeping up with competitors while setting yourself apart. But as
good as colleges have become at building brands, the game is shifting
to social media, where there is perpetual motion and little control.
As technology evolves, colleges feel pressure to be present in every
possible way. A suite of student blogs, now common, probably falls
short. So Assumption College's Web site features a stream of students'
Twitter-style one-liners, constantly refreshed. To display dynamic
images, the University of New Mexico maintains a Flickr pool, fed by
photos from users' linked accounts. Dozens of colleges have started
dispatching updates on Twitter, and by last month two-thirds of
institutions had official Facebook pages, according to Brad J. Ward,
co-founder of the Web-based-marketing firm BlueFuego.
Staying current isn't the only challenge. With social media, anyone
can chime in. Colleges that were once occupied with staying on message
are warily opening up to the e-masses--and trying to get used to that.
"You don't own the conversation anymore," Mr. Ward tells clients. "You
have to let go."
With blogs, Twitter, and Facebook, some colleges are taking aim at
specific audiences, under banners like admissions, alumni, and
athletics. They can then draw content from each stream for a
more-general site or feed. To generate some of that content, colleges
are "crowdsourcing," or farming out production to a large group. The
McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin pulled
off a particularly successful video contest; now DePaul University is
doing the same.
Experimentation is tempting, if not always prudent. "There's so much
that you can do that it gets overwhelming," says Rachel Reuben,
director of Web communication and strategic projects at New Paltz.
"You should pick one or two tools, tops, and really focus on them."
Original article written by Sara Lipka, May 1, 2009,
The Chronicle of Higher Education: chronicle.com/free/2009/05/17231n.htm
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CHICAGO SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY ANNOUNCES NEW PH.D. IN
INTERNATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY
Recognizing a need for more trained professionals to understand and
work with global challenges such as socio-cultural contexts, conflict,
poverty, and natural disasters, The Chicago School of Professional
Psychology is chartering the nation's first Ph.D. in International
Psychology.
Designed for working professionals, the post-master's doctoral degree
will leverage The Chicago School's 30-year pedigree of psychology
training rooted in diversity and multicultural studies. According to
the program's architects, this academic foundation will be critical
for individuals seeking to work in the international arena.
"There is a need for understanding, appreciation, and respect for
culturally sensitive psychology practice globally. The Ph.D. program
is designed to address broad competencies and skills rather than
narrow foci on specific sub-disciplines," said Dr. Robert Clark, the
program's chair.
The new non-licensure Ph.D. is the latest in a series of
international-themed initiatives developed by The Chicago School to
further advance the understanding and practice of psychology
worldwide. TCS became home to the Central Office of the International
School Psychology Association last fall, has a China Office in
Shanghai, and has students and faculty engaged in projects in Sri
Lanka, Germany, Israel and the West Bank, and the United Nations.
Originally published:
www.thechicagoschool.edu/content.cfm/detailed_news?NewsID=503142
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I. Scholarships and Fellowships *
- Postdoc: Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of
Illinois at Chicago- Obesity Policy
- Postdoc: University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill's Center for
Community Capital invites applications for a one-year Post-Doctoral
Fellowship
- Undergraduate: Ramapo College and the "Presidential Scholarship" for
international students
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- Ideas: Economics and Finance Research
- World Digital Library
- Carnegie Mellon Launches Interdisciplinary Music and Technology Programs
*I. Scholarships and Fellowships*
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*Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at
Chicago Postdoctoral Research Associate--Obesity Policy (Quantitative
Analysis)***
Date Posted: 3/27/2009
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled
The Health Policy Center within the Institute for Health Research and
Policy at the University of Illinois at Chicago has an *immediate
opening for a postdoctoral research associate* to focus on quantitative
analyses related to obesity policy issues. This is a one-year
appointment with the possibility of renewal.
The successful candidate will conduct quantitative research related to
the impact of public policies on school and community level practices
and child/ adolescent behaviors as well as policy diffusion and event
history analyses of the factors influencing policy development. The
candidate will also work with senior staff to pursue external funding
for research.
The successful candidate will have: a Ph.D. in political science, public
policy, economics, sociology, epidemiology, biostatistics or a closely
related field; significant knowledge and interest in analysis of obesity
policy issues as demonstrated by research, publications, consulting and
conference presentations; experience with, and sophisticated knowledge
of, advanced statistical techniques for the social sciences including
hierarchical linear modeling and/or structural equation modeling; and
demonstrated ability to write effectively and give effective presentations.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter stating your relevant
experience and interests, a detailed CV, a list of publications, and the
names and contact information for three references to Dr. Jamie Chriqui
(contact information provided below).
Due to the volume of applications, no phone calls please. Applications
will be accepted until the position is filled.
The University of Illinois at Chicago is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Dr. Jamie Chriqui
Health Policy Center
Institute for Health Research and Policy, University of Illinois at Chicago
1747 W. Roosevelt Rd., M/C 275
Room 558
Chicago, IL 60608
United States
Phone: 312-996-6410
Fax: 312-355-2801
Email: jchr...@uic.edu <mailto:jchr...@uic.edu>
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*University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill's Center for Community Capital
invites applications for a one-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship *
The University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill's Center for Community
Capital invites applications for a one-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship,
with the option to renew for a second year. Our multi-disciplinary
Center welcomes two types of candidates. Policy-oriented candidates
should show promise of significant scholarship in the areas of real
estate finance, home mortgage performance, housing policy, community
development, and/or wealth accumulation in underserved neighborhoods.
Methodologically-oriented candidates should demonstrate sophistication
in the application of selection models, analysis of panel and
categorical data, assessment of neighborhood effects, and/or use of
multiple imputation and survey weights. The Post-Doctoral Fellow will
work collaboratively with Center researchers, participate in related
workshops and conferences, and produce papers for publication.
Competitive salary and benefits provided. Applicants must have completed
a Ph.D. prior to beginning the fellowship. Position available Summer
2009 and open until filled. Please email a cover letter and vita to
communit...@unc.edu and write "Post-Doctoral Fellow" in the subject
line. More information about the Center is available here:
http://www.ccc.unc.edu.
Mary Woytowich
Center for Community Capital
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
1700 MLK BLVD
Ste 129 CB 3452
Chapel HIll, NC 27599-3452
United States
Phone: 919-843-2140
Fax: 919-843-2080
Email: communit...@unc.edu
<http://www.postdocjobs.com/jobs/applyforjob.php?jobid=4005090>
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*Ramapo* *College and the "Presidential Scholarship" for international
students*
Ramapo College offers the most prestigious award the "Presidential
Scholarship" to qualified international students which is a $80,000
award to be used over four years *($20,000 per academic year) commencing
in Fall 2010*. The criteria to be selected for this award are the following;
- Minimum of 3.5 GPA in high school
- SAT scores of at least 1230 in Critical Reading and Mathematics
- Meet the deadline of December 1, 2009
Many of your students will be eligible for this award which covers all
their tuition and board for the 4 years of their undergraduate degree.
Their out of pocket expenses should not exceed $2,500 per semester part
of which could be earned if they work on campus.
Ramapo College of New Jersey was established in 1969 as a
state-supported, co-educational, four-year College of liberal arts,
sciences, and professional studies. Ramapo College offers bachelor's
degrees in the arts, business, the humanities, the social sciences, and
the sciences, as well as in professional studies programs such as
nursing and social work. Three programs are offered leading to a
master's degree: Master of Arts in Liberal Studies (MALS), Master of
Science in Educational Technology, and a Master's of Science in Nursing.
Some of the most popular programs for international students at Ramapo
College are; Biochemistry, Bioinformatics, Biology, Chemistry, Computer
Science, Engineering Physics, Education Technology, Environmental
Science, Mathematics, Nursing, Psychology, Accounting, Business
Administration, Economics, International Business, Political Science,
Literature and Communication Arts.
The college also offers a physician assistant (B.S./M.S.) and physical
therapy (B.S./M.S.) with the University of Medicine and Dentistry of NJ;
a B.S./graduate degree program in chemistry with Rutgers University; a
B.S./Doctor of Chiropractic with New York Chiropractic College; a
B.S./D.D.S. and a B.S./D.M.D. with the New York University College of
Dentistry and UMDNJ Dental School; a B.S./Doctor of Optometry (O.D.)
with SUNY State College of Optometry; and a B.S./Doctor of Osteopathy
(D.O.) through UMDNJ Osteopathic Medicine -- School of Osteopathic
Medicine (SOM).
Please browse through our web site to find out more about the courses
that we offer. http://www.ramapo.edu/academics
Rajesh Adhikari
Assistant Director for Int'l Students and Scholars
Roukema Center for International Education, ASB 123
Ramapo College
505 Ramapo Valley Road
Mahwah, New Jersey 07430
Phone: +001 (201) 684-7567
Fax: +001 (201) 684-7989
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*IDEAS: Economics and Finance Research***
Billed as the "largest bibliographic database dedicated to economics",
the Internet Documents In Economics Access Services (IDEAS) database
contains over 700,000 citations, including links to working papers,
articles, chapters, and books. The database is housed at the University
of Connecticut, and it is overseen by Christian Zimmermann and a number
of his colleagues. A handy table on the site's homepage gives some basic
statistics on what users can find here, and they should feel free to
perform a detailed search on anything from agricultural economics to
supply chains. Moving down the site, there's a listing of institutions
which have recently joined the IDEAS database and a section titled "How
to get papers listed", which might helpful for aspiring economists and
other types. Additionally, visitors can read through their FAQ section
and they shouldn't leave without looking at their two informative weblogs.
From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
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*World Digital Library *
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The World Digital Library, supported by UNESCO, is a project to provide
primary sources from other countries and cultures free of charge, and is
offered in seven different languages, including Arabic, Portuguese, and
Russian. The design of the website is easy to navigate and very
interactive, with its map of the world and timeline beneath it. Moving
either of the lime green bars on the left and right of the timeline will
change the images on the world map above it, and will provide images of
the time period chosen when clicked. Each image is explained in
whichever of the seven languages chosen in which to view the site, but
any language that appears in the image remains in its original language.
At the top of the page, visitors can choose to browse by "Place",
"Time", "Topic", "Type of Item", and "Institution". The image quality is
excellent, and once chosen, the image can be zoomed in on and panned.
Thumbnails of similar items to the image chosen are also provided
underneath the image.
From The Scout Report, Copyright Internet Scout Project 1994-2009.
http://scout.wisc.edu/
*Carnegie Mellon Launches Interdisciplinary* *Music and Technology Programs*
PITTSBURGH--Three academic units of Carnegie Mellon University are
collaborating to offer two new degrees in Music and Technology to train
the next generation of composers, engineers and programmers in music
signal processing, sound production, composition and the cognition of music.
Based in the School of Music <http://www.music.cmu.edu/>, the Bachelor
of Science in Music and Technology and the Master of Science in Music
and Technology programs bring together faculty from the Carnegie
Institute of Technology <http://www.cit.cmu.edu/>, the School of
Computer Science <http://www.cs.cmu.edu/> and the School of Music to
explore new ways of performing, creating, presenting and archiving
music. Carnegie Mellon will usher in the first undergraduate and
graduate classes in fall 2009.
Noel Zahler, head of the School of Music, worked with Roger Dannenberg,
associate professor of computer science <http://www.csd.cs.cmu.edu/>;
Richard Stern, professor of electrical engineering; Riccardo Schulz,
associate teaching professor/recording engineer; and Thomas Sullivan,
lecturer in electrical and computer engineering
<http://www.ece.cmu.edu/>, to develop both the bachelor's and master's
degree programs.
"This convergence of disciplines creates exciting opportunities for
forward-thinking artists, scientists and engineers who are interested in
combining their talents," Zahler said. "The program combines the
innovation of the Carnegie Mellon experience with the world-class music
making of this school to produce new and compelling musical experiences."
As this field of study crosses several curricula, a team of advisors
will assist students in planning courses to help them reach their
professional goals. Students will develop an understanding of music,
computer science and electrical engineering, with an emphasis on one of
these concentrations. Courses such as sound production, music signal
processing and recording will be interspersed with core music courses,
including music history, solfege and harmony. Both degree programs will
culminate in a research-based capstone project.
Carnegie Mellon's School of Music educates outstanding, intellectually
gifted musicians through excellence in performance, creativity,
scholarship and pedagogy. The School of Music offers undergraduate
degrees in music composition, music and technology, and instrumental,
vocal and keyboard performance. Graduate degrees are offered in
composition, conducting and performance, music and technology and music
education. The school also offers a variety of highly acclaimed
non-degree programs, such as the Performance Residency Program, the
Artist Diploma Program and the Dalcroze Eurhythmics, Piano Pedagogy,
Advanced Flute Studies, Orff Schulwerk and Music Education certificate
programs.
The School of Computer Science, one of the world's premier institutions
for computer science research and education, supports a number of
multidisciplinary programs that unite technology with the arts. Notably,
the university's Entertainment Technology Center, which explores the new
realm of digital entertainment, is operated jointly by the School of
Computer Science and the College of Fine Arts.
The Carnegie Institute of Technology is one of the foremost engineering
colleges in the world. It emphasizes interdisciplinary research and
partnerships with industry and produces graduates who are able to
transfer their fundamental engineering knowledge into industrial practice.