| Plus: Building a Nonprofit / Creating Healthy Learning Environments / Volunteer & Leadership Opportunities / Sneak Peak of the 2023 FLE Virtual Summit
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NCFR Weekly Zippy News
Thursday, Jan. 19, 2023
- Sneak Peek: 2023 Family Life Education Virtual Summit
- Building a Nonprofit Family Life Education Business (Jan. 31)
- Teaching Tuesday: Healthy Learning Environments (Feb. 7)
- Nominate Yourself or Colleagues for NCFR Leadership Positions
- Purdue University Changes Dept. Name to Include 'Family Science'
- Interactive Map of Family Science Academic Programs
- NCFR Recognizes Amie Kahovec Allen for Outstanding Research Proposal
- Spring Grads: Distinguish Yourself with NCFR Honors
- 2023 Groves Conference On Marriage and Family: Lakota Culture
- NCFR Resources for Finding Your Career Path
- Zippy's Video of the Week: The Myth Behind the Chinese Zodiac
- Employment Opportunities
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Looking Ahead
Sneak Peek: 2023 Family Life Education Virtual Summit
The 2023 Family Life Education Summit is scheduled for Friday, June 23, 2023. This is a virtual event to focus solely on family practitioners at all experience levels working with and for families.
This year's theme is Unleashing the Power of Family Life Education: Increasing Our Impact. The keynote presentation by Kimmery Newsom is Let’s Talk About It. How to Integrate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion into Our Work Families.
A short call for proposals is posted now. The online proposal submission system will open in February.
READ CALL FOR PROPOSALS
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Upcoming Webinars
Building a Nonprofit Family Life Education Business
Tuesday, Jan. 31, 2023 / 11 a.m. to noon CT
Presented by Mara J. Briere, M.A., CFLE
Achieving a nonprofit, organizational status provides an opportunity for a family professional to form a business that clearly focuses on the services families in the community need, while also allowing an opportunity to focus on the expertise and interests of the professional.
Utilizing the presenter's own nonprofit experiences, this webinar will provide an overview of the fundamentals needed to form a nonprofit business or organization.
By the end of this webinar, attendees will be able to:
- Identify the differences between for-profit and nonprofit entities
- Form components of a nonprofit including bylaws, board roles, conflict of policy, and budget
- Apply for a nonprofit status from the federal government
Approved for 1 hour of CFLE continuing education credit.
REGISTER TO ATTEND
And don't miss...
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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
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NCFR Leadership Opportunities
Nominate Yourself or Colleagues for NCFR Leadership Positions
One of the best ways to get and stay connected with leaders in the family field is by volunteering for leadership and service opportunities at NCFR.
This is a great way to serve the Family Science discipline, gain leadership skills, and makes a great addition to a résumé/CV.
Nominate yourself or a colleague for the following open positions on the 2024 elections slate:
- Students and New Professionals Conference Program Representative
- Elections Council Members (2)
- Inclusion and Diversity Committee Members (2)
- Fellows Committee Members (2)
- Conference Program Chair-Elect
You can read selection criteria to help you decide or to identify potential candidates for the upcoming elections, or make your nominations right away! Nominations are due by Jan. 31.
SUBMIT NOMINATIONS
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Family Science News
Purdue University Changes Dept. Name to Include 'Family Science'
NCFR is pleased to share that Purdue University has changed the name of its department in the College of Health and Human Sciences — as well as its doctoral program and undergraduate minor — to Human Development and Family Science.
The department and program names previously were Human Development and Family Studies.
CONTINUE READING
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#WeAreFamilyScience Find Family Science Academic Programs on NCFR’s Interactive Map
CFLE-Approved Programs Map Also Available
Looking for Family Science academic programs in a certain geographic area? Check out two interactive maps for quick-reference visuals of program locations in the U.S. and Canada:
Graduates of programs approved for the Certified Family Life Educator (CFLE) credential can apply through an abbreviated process for the CFLE credential offered by NCFR, to help increase their professional credibility as they navigate the job market.
Dive deeper into Family Science program options — including minors and certificates — in NCFR’s main guide to Degree Programs in Family Science.
SEARCH THE DEGREE PROGRAMS GUIDE
Degree Program Updates: Are your degree programs updated in NCFR's Degree Programs in Family Science guide? Check your university's listings and submit updates here as needed!
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NCFR Award Spotlight
NCFR Recognizes Amie Kahovec Allen for Outstanding Research Proposal
NCFR is proud to recognize Amie Kahovec Allen, M.S., as the 2022 recipient of the Jessie Bernard Outstanding Research Proposal from a Feminist Perspective Award, which is given to a graduate student or new professional who has demonstrated excellence in research and potential contribution to feminist scholarship.
Ms. Allen's research proposal is titled “Domestic Violence Exposure and Legal System Involvement Experiences of Young Adults: A Retrospective, Intersectional, Qualitative Study.”
CONTINUE READING
And congratulations to all of NCFR's 2022 Award Recipients
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NCFR Member Opportunities Distinguish Yourself as an Outstanding Student with NCFR Honors
Spring-Term Grads: Apply for NCFR Honors by March 1
Are you graduating this spring? Apply for NCFR Honors to distinguish yourself as a top candidate as you launch your career in Family Science!
NCFR's Honors Student Program recognizes the exceptional academic,
service, and leadership accomplishments of undergraduate and graduate students in the Family Science discipline.
You can apply completely online. All application materials and the application fee for spring graduates must be received by March 1, 2022.
APPLY TODAY
Volunteers Needed: NCFR members are sought to review student honors applications. Reviewers must currently serve as faculty in university family programs. Sign up to be an Honors Reviewer by Wednesday, March 1, 2023.
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2023 Groves Conference On Marriage and Family: Lakota Culture
May 30 – June 3, 2023 / Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota
There is still time to register for the 2023 Groves Conference on the Pine Ridge Reservation, home of the Oglala Lakota people!
Immerse yourself in Lakota culture through service, storytelling, and demonstrations about traditional Lakota practices. Other highlights include Wounded Knee Memorial, a traditional Sweat Lodge experience, Crazy Horse Memorial, and Wind Cave National Park.
The registration deadline has been extended to Feb. 3, 2023.
LEARN MORE &
REGISTER
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On Demand Recordings
NCFR Resources for Finding Your Career Path
NCFR has recorded webinars and events that offer various career advice and resources. These are on demand and also available for the classroom.
*Free for NCFR members and CFLEs
**Free for everyone
Purchase classroom licenses for specific conference sessions for use in your classroom or department. Request a classroom license.
Looking for more NCFR career resources? Start here.
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Zippy's Video of the Week
The Myth Behind the Chinese Zodiac
Sunday, Jan. 22, 2023, marks the beginning of the Chinese New Year. 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit. This week's video recounts the myth of "The Great Race" which offers an explanation of how the Chinese zodiac's animals were determined and the order they appear in. Wishing everyone a great new year!
WATCH VIDEO
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New Employment Opportunities
Employers: Get your job opening included in Zippy News by posting it in NCFR's online Jobs Center! Get started here.
Assistant Professor - Tenure Track
University of Central Missouri
The University of Central Missouri seeks a tenure-track assistant professor to teach graduate and undergraduate courses in marriage and family therapy and human development and Family Science. The position involves scholarly activity such as presentations, grants, and publications, which is necessary for promotion and tenure. Summer teaching opportunities may be available. The position has clinical supervision responsibilities, including advisement, recruitment, and networking with professionals in the field. Preferred candidate will have the ability to utilize technology and teach online courses.
Location: Warrensburg, Missouri
Required Education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Screening begins Feb. 13, 2023; open until filled
SEE FULL JOB LISTING
Dean, Beverley Taylor Sorenson College of Education and Human Development
Southern Utah University
Southern Utah University seeks a new dean for the Beverly Taylor Sorenson College of Education and Human Development, who is a visionary, engaged, and collaborative leader with a demonstrated commitment to academic excellence and student success. Desired competencies include successful leadership experience in managing an academic unit with strength in budgeting and finance, curriculum review and
implementation, fundraising, and the ability to build strong and productive relationships both internally and externally. An ideal candidate would have experience implementing best practices to boost retention and to close equity gaps and will be committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging in the college.
Location: Cedar City, Utah
Required Education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Jan. 24, 2023, for first consideration.
SEE FULL JOB LISTING
Assistant Professor of Human Development and Family Science
Florida State University
The Department of Human Development and Family Science in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Florida State University seeks a 9-month, tenure-track assistant professor to conduct quality research attractive to external funders, provide excellent teaching at the graduate and undergraduate levels, mentor graduate students, and provide service to the University and the profession. Candidates are expected to have a focused program of research addressing healthy relationships or health and well-being throughout the life span. Candidates are also expected to have evidence of success in, or the promise of, securing external funding for their research.
Location:
Tallahassee, Florida
Required Education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Review begins Jan. 31, 2023; open until filled.
SEE FULL JOB LISTING
Marriage and Family Therapy Program Director
Florida State University
The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) in the College of Health and Human Sciences at Florida State University seeks a 9-month, tenure-track position at the rank of assistant or full professor to serve as the director
of its marriage and family therapy (MFT) program. The director is expected to contribute to the scholarly activity of the department, including the procurement of extramural funding, research, teaching, and service. Responsibilities include coordination of the HDFS graduate programs, reaccreditation, overseeing the management of the Center for Couple and Family Therapy and clinical staff, and representing the MFT program at the department, university, and national levels.
Location:
Tallahassee, Florida
Required Education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Open until filled
SEE FULL JOB LISTING
Assistant / Associate Professor Opening: Couple and Marriage and Family Therapy
University of Georgia
The Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) at the University of Georgia seeks an assistant or associate professor to begin August 1, 2023. This position is a tenure-track, 9-month, academic appointment. Preferred candidates would have a scholarly emphasis on prevention, intervention, and implementation sciences and/or traumatic stress studies. The duties would largely fall under those expected for HDFS faculty with research and teaching appointments.
Location: Athens, Georgia
Required Education: Doctorate
Application Deadline: Jan. 22, 2023, for first consideration.
SEE FULL JOB LISTING
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