Zippy News: Responding to U.S. Gun Violence

NCFR Weekly Zippy News

Thursday, Feb. 2, 2023

Responding to U.S. Gun Violence
2023 Call for Proposals: 3 Things to Know
Vote in NCFR's 2023 Elections
Attend the First NCFR Teaching Tuesday
NCFR Seeks Editor for Family Relations
Attend a Writing Accountability Hour
Matthew Ogan Recognized for Outstanding Research Proposal
On the Bookshelf: Pathways to Professionalism in Family Science
Upcoming NCFR Webinars in March & April
Conference Recordings from 2022 Have Moved!
Video of the Week: The Best Way to Apologize
Employment Opportunities

Responding to U.S. Gun Violence

Our hearts go out to families and individuals affected by recent episodes of gun violence across the U.S., especially in Los Angeles and Memphis.

NCFR called upon its members and Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE) to create original articles to aid in the understanding and prevention of gun violence from a family perspective. These articles are open to the public.
Read these articles here.

Last year, NCFR published a policy brief written by NCFR members on the family health impact of current U.S. gun policy. Despite growing recognition of this public health crisis, legislation intended to curb gun violence at both the federal and the state level has been limited, whereas legislation that expands access to guns has flourished.
Read and download the policy brief here.

Please consider sharing these resources with your networks and policymakers.

2023 NCFR Annual Conference
2023 Call for Proposals: 3 Things to Know

Conference proposals are now being accepted for NCFR 2023, scheduled for Nov. 8-11, 2023 in Orlando, Florida. The full call for proposals and instructions are available online. Proposals are due March 1, 2023 — 11:59 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.

Here are three things to know:

Proposal mentoring is available. Email cindywinter@ncfr.org by Tuesday, Feb. 15 to be matched with a mentor.
A proposal grading rubric was added in 2022. Please review the rubric as you prepare your proposals.
Proposal reviewers are needed to ensure a high-quality program in November. Serving as a reviewer is an exclusive benefit for NCFR members. If you were a reviewer in a previous year, please sign up again this year!

SUBMIT A PROPOSAL

NCFR Member Opportunities
Vote in NCFR's 2023 Elections
Nominations for 2024 Elections Also Sought

NCFR members received a link to this year's 2023 NCFR election ballots in their email on Wednesday, Feb. 1. Check your junk mail, spam, or clutter folders. The deadline to vote in the elections is Feb. 28, 2023. See nominees for national offices.

NCFR members are also invited to nominate themselves or their colleagues for positions on the 2024 election slate. Submit a nomination.

Want to explore more about the possibilities for leadership at NCFR? Watch our on-demand webinar free for members and CFLE.

LEARN ABOUT NCFR ELECTIONS

If you are an active NCFR member and could not find a ballot in your email, please email rosemaryjohnson@ncfr.org.

Featured Event
Attend the First NCFR Teaching Tuesday
Free for NCFR Members!

Tuesday, February 7, 2023 / 11 a.m. to noon CT

Topic: Creating Healthy Learning Environments
Presented by Debra Berke, Ph.D., CFLE

Teaching Tuesdays is a new quarterly, interactive opportunity for NCFR members who teach in an academic setting to learn more about academic teaching. Presenter(s) will talk briefly about a topic related to teaching followed by a discussion with the presenter(s) and audience members. The discussion will focus on applying the information presented to enhance classroom pedagogy.

This first Teaching Tuesday will address ways in which we can create strong, healthy learning environments for educators and students. Read more >>

REGISTER FOR FEB. 7 EVENT

Call for Applications
NCFR Seeks Editor for Family Relations

NCFR seeks nominations and applications for the position of editor for Family Relations: Interdisciplinary Journal of Applied Family Science (FR).

The term of the current editor, Wendy Middlemiss, Ph.D., CFLE (University of North Texas), will be completed with the publication of the December 2024 issue.

The four-year term of the new editor will begin January 2024. The first issue will be published in February 2025. The FR Search Committee will review application materials beginning Jan.10, 2023.

READ MORE DETAILS

NCFR Member Groups
Attend a Writing Accountability Hour on Fridays This Winter

The Family and Communication Focus Group at NCFR will host two more writing accountability sessions this winter.

When: These virtual meetings will be the last Friday of the month at noon (CT) on February (24th), and March (31st).

What: Each writing hour will begin by writing quietly together for 45 minutes, and the last 15 minutes will be for discussion, networking, and socializing. If you need to arrive late or leave early, it's not a problem at all — please join us in the time you have! You are welcome to work on whatever writing you need to accomplish. Our goal is to provide a welcoming space and time for folks to move their writing forward.

Who: These sessions are for members of the Family and Communication Focus Group. Any active NCFR member may join this group for free by visiting https://my.ncfr.org and adding this focus group to their membership.

How: Links to each Zoom meeting can be found in the link below. To access, you must be a Family and Communication Focus Group member and logged in to your NCFR account.

FIND ZOOM LINKS

NCFR Award Spotlight
Matthew Ogan Recognized for Outstanding Research Proposal

This week, we recognize Matthew Ogan, M.S., recipient of the Feldman Outstanding Research Proposal for Research in Family Policy Award, which recognizes a graduate student or new professional who has demonstrated excellence in research and potential contribution to family policy studies, particularly in the areas of gender/women's issues or poverty.

Mr. Ogan’s research focuses on stress in romantic relationships. He employs quantitative methods to examine the influence of stressful contexts on romantic relationship functioning and stability, with an emphasis on alleviating the negative effects of stress at multiple levels.

CONTINUE READING

Mr. Ogan (left) is pictured above with Janeal White receiving recognition at the 2022 NCFR Annual Conference.

On the Bookshelf
Pathways to Professionalism in Family Science
Celeste Hill, Ph.D., CFLE

Pathways to Professionalism serves as an introductory guide for undergraduate students pursuing careers in Human Development and Family Science (HDFS). The purpose of this book is to equip student pursuing careers in the discipline of HDFS with a foundational understanding of careers in the field as well as a clear definition of the field as a whole.

Ultimately, this book aims to provide students with professional insights and opportunities to enhance their professional and personal growth as they embark on careers in the field.

READ MORE | ORDER BOOK

NCFR members: Have you written or edited a book that was published in the past year? We'll include your book in our Resource Library, along with one announcement in Zippy News. Learn more...

Upcoming NCFR Webinars

Community-Based Participatory Research Design
Wednesday, March 8, 2023 / 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT
Presented by Tai Mendenhall, Ph.D., LMFT
Participants of this webinar will learn about the core principles inherent to community-based participatory research (CBPR) designs, including mixed methods approaches and responsiveness to intervention techniques.
Register to attend >>

Innovations in the Science and Practice of Family Policy
Thursday, March 23, 2023 / 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. CT
Presented by Karen Bogenschneider, Ph.D.
This webinar will feature the latest innovations in science and practice impacting family policies, specifically focusing on how research contributes to family policy, and how professionals can engage policymakers around such research.
Register to attend >>

Forming and Utilizing Logic Models in Program Development
Tuesday, April 4, 2023 / 11 a.m. to noon CT
Presented by Wm. Michael Fleming, Ph.D., CFLE
This webinar will begin with an introduction to the core components of logic models and their ability to assist with program development, evaluation processes, and communication about the program.
Register to attend >>

Please note: the Feb. 9th webinar, Strategies to Connect and Work with Community Partners, has been canceled.

On Demand Recordings
Conference Recordings from 2022 Have Moved!

Video recordings from the 2022 NCFR Annual Conference have moved from the conference app Whova, to their new permanent location on the NCFR website.

NCFR's All registered NCFR conference attendees (in person or NCFR Bridge) may access the 2022 conference recordings for free as a benefit of your registration.
Watch conference sessions

If you missed NCFR 2022, access to video recordings is available for purchase. This package includes all 4 plenary sessions, 5 special sessions, and 6 invited presenter sessions.
Learn more and purchase

Purchase classroom licenses for specific conference sessions for use in your classroom, department, or organization.
Request a classroom license

Want to continue conversations from the conference? The 2022 Whova conference app is now closed, but NCFR members can continue to connect with other members all year long.

Start a conversation in the NCFR Discussion Groups
Look up colleagues in the NCFR Member Directory

These are benefits of NCFR membership — Join or renew today!

Zippy's Video of the Week
The Best Way to Apologize (According to Science)

Over the years, people have come up with some truly awful apologies. From classic non-apologies, to evasive excuses, and flimsy corporate promises, it’s all too easy to give a bad apology.

Good apologies generally share certain elements, and considering these factors can help you make amends in a variety of situations. Explore what to do— and not to do— in order to deliver an authentic apology.

WATCH VIDEO

New Employment Opportunities

Employers: Get your job opening included in Zippy News by posting it in NCFR's online Jobs Center! Get started here.

Open Rank HDFS Professor, 4-H Leadership and Civic Engagement
University of Missouri

The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) at the University of Missouri (MU) seeks a full-time assistant, associate, or full professor specializing in leadership and civic engagement. This is a 12-month tenure-track position between HDFS and MU Extension with the primary appointment being in HDFS. This faculty member will maintain an active and vibrant program of research and engagement in youth leadership and civic engagement, secure external funding to support such efforts, and support the department through teaching and service. This position also provides statewide leadership and strategic planning for the Missouri 4-H initiatives in civic engagement and leadership. The successful applicant will design the development, delivery, and evaluation of the 4-H Leadership and Civic Engagement program which allows youth to learn about the role of leadership and civic engagement in their lives and explore career possibilities.

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Required Education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Feb. 28, 2023

SEE FULL JOB LISTING

Open Rank HDFS Professor, 4-H Volunteerism and Youth-Adult Partnerships
University of Missouri

The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) at the University of Missouri (MU) seeks a full-time assistant, associate, or full professor specializing in volunteerism and youth-adult partnerships. This is a 12-month tenure-track position between HDFS and MU Extension with the primary appointment being in HDFS. This faculty member will maintain an active and vibrant program of research and engagement in youth-adult partnerships, secure external funding to support such efforts, and support the department through teaching and service. This position also provides statewide leadership and strategic planning for the Missouri 4-H initiatives in volunteer development and youth-adult partnerships. The successful applicant will build staff and organizational capacity around volunteer development and management at local and state levels by utilizing research in youth-adult-partnerships to develop and evaluate resources, processes, and systems

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Required Education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Feb. 28, 2023

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