Tuesday, July 27, 2010

Letter from the Urban Affairs, Social Sciences and Social Work Chair


University of the District of Columbia
Department of Urban Affairs, Social Sciences & Social Work
4200 Connecticut Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20008
202/274-7403

July 20, 2010

Dear Department Major:

The 2009-2010 academic year is fast approaching. I hope you are having an enjoyable summer and at the same time preparing to resume your academic studies for the fall 2010 semester. The faculty and staff of the Department of Urban Affairs, Social Sciences and Social Work look forward to welcoming you back to the University for an exciting and productive school year. Change continues to be the “UDC mantra”. Last year it was the launching of the Community College of UDC. This fall the new College of Agriculture, Urban Sustainability and Environmental Sciences (CAUSES) and Center for Urban Education become a reality.

It is imperative that as a continuing student, you register for fall 2010 courses on or before August 13, 2010 from 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM at web4students.udc.edu. If you do not register on or before August 13th the following will apply:
• Late registration will be August 23 – 24, 2010 and you will be assessed a $150.00 late fee.
• Courses you may need to graduate may be cancelled due to low enrollment.
• Courses you may need for the fall semester may be filled and may not be offered for Spring 2011.

Please take note of the following important dates:
Classes will begin on Wednesday, August 25, 2010.

ADD/DROP: Course Adjustment: -August 25-August 31, 2010; 11:00 am -6:30 pm.

As a continuing student, you are expected to register for classes online. However, if you do not have a PIN number or have not been advised, please consult with your academic advisor prior to attempting to register online. During the registration period, faculty from your academic program will be available in their offices on August 23- 24, 2010 for advising.

If you plan to complete degree requirements for graduation during the Fall Semester, please remember that the last day to apply for graduation is Friday, September10, 2010. A revised department schedule of classes will be available in the Department during the registration period.

Your return to the University of the District of Columbia is important to us, and we are committed to excellence in facilitating the completion of your academic career. Best wishes for an enjoyable summer and a successful academic year.

Sincerely,

Shiela Harmon Martin, Ph.D.
Chair and Professor of Political Science

Monday, July 19, 2010

Memorial Service for Professor Robert Antoinin


You are invited to attend a memorial service for Professor Robert Antoinin, Adjunct Professor in the Administration of Justice Program. It will be held Monday, July 19, 2010 at 6:30pm in building 41, auditorium A-03 on the Van Ness Campus of the University of the District of Columbia.

Friday, July 16, 2010

ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE PROGRAM TO HOST FULBRIGHT POLICE RESEARCH SCHOLAR

The Administration of Justice Program, Department of Urban Affairs, Social Sciences and Social Work, College of Arts & Sciences welcomes Tola Munro of the Gwent Police Department in Wales, United Kingdom to the faculty beginning fall semester 2010 as a Fulbright Scholar. His research interest is in the area of domestic violence. As a Fulbright Police Research Scholar he will investigate intervention programs for male perpetrators of domestic abuse and study the responses of municipal police departments to domestic violence as compared to those of the UK. Additionally, he will serve as guest lecturer in the Dynamics of Domestic Violence course taught by Dr. Margaret A. Moore as well as collaborate with her and a number of community partners to convene a community based learning and research forum. The forum will examine law enforcement response to domestic violence from a national and international perspective. During his stay he will also be affiliated with the Montgomery County Police Department in Maryland.

Officer Munro studied at Leicester Polytechnic, now known as De Montford University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering Technology and a Masters degree in Manufacturing. He joined the Gwent Police force in 2006 and currently works as a dedicated neighborhood Constable for Bargoed in the Rhymney Valley. He is a trained Domestic Abuse Liaison Office.

Tola Munro was born in London and raised in Hertfordshire. He currently lives in Caerphilly, South Wales with his wife, son and three daughters.

The Fulbright Commission exists to advance knowledge and scholarship between scholars throughout the world and to bring new perspectives to the full spectrum of academic disciplines including law enforcement and other fields the applied fields.

Friday, July 9, 2010

Jobs at U.S. Parole Commission (Chevy Chase Maryland)

This position is a full time permanent appointment with promotion potential to the GS-07 level. The advertisement period is from 6/23/2010 through 7/13/2010. The vacancy is advertised to all sources including federal employees.

Job Title: Case Operations Assistant (Office Automation)
Department: Department Of Justice
Agency: Justice Offices, Boards and Divisions
Sub Agency: Justice Management Division - Offices, Boards, and Divisions
Job Announcement Number: USPC-10-345(WS)MPP


SALARY RANGE: $37,983.00 - $54,875.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 to Wednesday, July 14, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0303-06/07
POSITION INFORMATION: Full TimePermanent - No time limit
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Chevy Chase, MD
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Status eligibles - Open to Current Federal Employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service, ICTAP/CTAP eligibles in the local commuting area, former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, or persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under Special Authorities. Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous active service may apply.

Job Title: Case Operations Assistant (Office Automation)
Department: Department Of Justice
Agency: Justice Offices, Boards and Divisions
Sub Agency: Justice Management Division
Job Announcement Number: USPC-10-346(WS)DEU


SALARY RANGE: $37,983.00 - $54,875.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Wednesday, June 23, 2010 to Wednesday, July 14, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-0303-06/07
POSITION INFORMATION: Full TimePermanent - No time limit
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 07
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Chevy Chase, MD
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: US citizens

Information Technology Specialist (Systems Administration) GS-2210-13 at the U.S. Parole Commission. This position is a full time permanent appointment with no promotion potential.. The advertisement period is from 7/1/2010 through 7/12/2010.

Job Title: Information Technology Specialist (Systems Administration)
Department: Department Of Justice
Agency: Justice Offices, Boards and Divisions
Sub Agency: Justice Management Division - Offices, Boards, and Divisions
Job Announcement Number: USPC-10-356(WS)MPP


SALARY RANGE: $89,033.00 - $115,742.00 /year
OPEN PERIOD: Thursday, July 01, 2010 to Monday, July 12, 2010
SERIES & GRADE: GS-2210-13/13
POSITION INFORMATION: Full TimePermanent - No time limit
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: 13
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy - Chevy Chase, MD
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED: Status eligibles - Open to Current Federal Employees serving under a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service, ICTAP/CTAP eligibles in the local commuting area, former federal employees with reinstatement eligibility, or persons eligible for non-competitive appointment under Special Authorities. Veterans who are preference eligibles or who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous active service may apply.

When applying please keep the following things in mind:

-Do you meet the area of consideration and basic qualifications for the job announcement you are applying?
-Have you updated your resume on USAJobs.com and made a copy to upload as an attachment under the AVUE Application system?
-Have you answered the questions to the best of your ability and are able to validate your experience with your answers?
-Have you completed the application including attachments and finalized your application in the automated application system?

If you do not know how to determine these questions please contact me on ext. 209 or the point of contact on the announcement, Willie Smith at 202-616-3742, before the announcement closes.

Aurelie F. Eggert
HR Program Coordinator
DOJ / U.S. Parole Commission
301-492-5974 Ext. 209

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