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October 2016 Member Newsletter 

Join us for the 14th Annual Teaching & Learning Conference in Long Beach, California, from February 10-12. The 2017 sessions are built around the conference theme, "The 21st Century Classroom: Creating an Engaging Environment for All Students." In addition to the cutting-edge work presented in track sessions, workshops will provide participants with hands-on experience in the use of practical instructional methods that attendees can use in the classroom. We are also excited to announce that the keynote speaker for the conference will be Nancy Thomas, Director of the Institute for Democracy & Higher Education in the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University.  Register Now!

Register by December 15 at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time to receive discounted prices. Proposal responses have been sent via email. All accepted program participants must register by November 18 to stay on the program. 

Exhibit space, high visibility sponsorships, and advertising are also available! Learn more here.
Deadline for proposal submissions is January 9, 2017. 
There are a variety of formats for the 2017 Annual Meeting including Paper, iPoster, Full Panel (paper panel), Roundtable, Paper Presentations, Teaching Café, Research Café, Outreach Café, Short Course or Workshop, Mini-conference, and Author(s) Meet Critics. Take advantage of these formats to present your research in compelling new ways. Learn more about your proposal options, submission guidelines, and the 2017 conference theme by visiting the 2017 Annual Meeting website.

Programs & Initiatives 
Deadline for applications is October 25.
Remind your students who are applying to PhD programs that applications are now being accepted for the 2017-2018 APSA Minority Fellowship Program . Each year, APSA awards 12 funded fellowships of $4,000 to support individuals from underrepresented backgrounds who are applying to PhD programs in political science.
 
Deadline for applications is December 1.
Alumni of the Africa and MENA Workshops programs are encouraged to apply for small research grants. Grants of $1,000 for individuals and $6,000 for collaborative projects are available for MENA Alumni. Africa Workshop alumni may apply for grants of up to $2,000. For more information, contact Andrew Stinson.
 
Deadline for applications is December 1.
APSA and the U.K. Political Studies Association (PSA) invite Organized Sections and Specialist Groups to submit proposals for an International Engagement Grant. The program is intended to foster closer links between the associations and provide opportunities for research collaboration. Funding of up to £2,000 is available to support the costs of overseas travel and personal accommodation to participate in specially arranged workshops, meetings or symposia, or joint panels at the APSA and/or PSA annual conferences. We especially encourage applications that incorporate early career researchers and draw on participants from a diverse range of institutions. Visit the  Political Studies Association website for more information, or contact  Andrew Stinson
 
Deadline for applications is December 5.
The APSA Congressional Fellowship Program is accepting applications for the 2017-2018 fellowship year. Fellows gain hands-on experience in Congress by serving on congressional staffs, following an intensive one-month orientation. Open to political scientists who have completed a PhD in the last 15 years or will have defended a dissertation by November 2017. Applications are welcome from political scientists in all subfields with a scholarly interest in Congress and policymaking. Fellowships are also available for journalists and communications scholars.  Apply Now!
 
Deadline for applications is December 15.
The Centennial Center is accepting applications from APSA members for a wide array of supplemental research grants. Funding for an individual scholar is between $1,000 and $2,500, but can reach a maximum of $10,000 for workshops and other projects. Apply Now!
 
Edward Artinian Fund for Publishing
The Centennial Center invites applications for funding of up to $7,000 to support collaborative research publications, specifically among early career scholars. The award is intended to support a lead organizer or small team in advancing research manuscripts for publication in an edited book, journal special issue, or journal symposium.
Apply now!
 
Deadline for applications is January 20, 2017.
The APSA Ralph Bunche Summer Institute for undergraduate juniors interested in pursuing graduate programs in political science will be held from May 28 to June 29, 2017 at Duke University. See program eligibility and more information.

All nominations must be received by February 13, 2017.
APSA is now accepting nominations for 2017 dissertation, book, paper, and career awards! To be considered by award committees,  submit an award nomination now!

Submit Your Nomination for the Kenneth Sherrill Prize
Through APSA's Centennial Center, the Sherrill Prize recognizes the best doctoral dissertation for empirical study of LGBT issues in political science. Learn more and submit your nomination!

The Beryl Radin Pracademic Fellowship Program places faculty members in federal government agencies in the Washington, DC area to work closely with a decision-maker involved in a program of their interest. Apply Now!

Enroll in the 2016-17 Minority Student Recruitment Program
PhD departments: It's not too late to enroll in APSA's Minority Student Recruitment Program. PhD department officers can enroll their departments online through their APSA accounts. The MSRP connects undergraduate students from underrepresented backgrounds who are interested in or show potential for graduate study with graduate programs interested in recruiting diverse cohorts of doctoral students.  Learn more.
APSA Advocacy 
Congress Approves Continuing Appropriations Act
On September 28, the House and Senate passed a continuing resolution extending FY 16 funding levels until December 9, 10 weeks beyond the end of the fiscal year. President Obama signed the legislation   (H.R. 5325) the next day, approving a small across-the-board cut to accommodate budget caps and additional funding for research on the Zika virus and flood relief. Passage of the continuing resolution extends the time for Congress to complete work on earlier appropriations bills, including those affecting funding programs for political science and other academic research. To learn more about the bills and how they could impact federal support for political science research, see APSA's advocacy page.
 
In the News
The Standards for Maintaining, Collecting, and Presenting Federal Data on Race and Ethnicity were last revised in 1997. OMB is reviewing particular components of the 1997 standards. OMB is seeking comments in three specific areas: "(1) The adequacy of the current standard in the areas identified for focused review; (2) specific suggestions for the identified areas that have been offered; and (3) principles that should govern any proposed revisions to the standards in the identified areas."
 
Comments on the review and possible revision of the OMB standards are due October 31, 2016. For more information and to submit a comment, visit the Federal Register OMB Notice.
Publications
The October issue boasts an impressive and diverse set of elections-related contributions. This special issue includes our traditional forecasting symposium edited by Dr. James E. Campbell plus 22 additional election articles within the politics, profession, and teaching sections.


To access your online APSA journal content, log into your MyAPSA account  and the click on "Access APSA Journals" under "Account Actions."  If you experience any trouble, use the  Publications Help Guide  or visit the  Publications FAQ page for additional assistance.
Task Force Report
Timely Report Explores Inequalities in the Americas
The 2016 APSA task force report, "The Double Bind: The Politics of Racial and Class Inequalities in the Americas" --- combining the research of 25 leading experts in US, Canadian, and Latin American politics ---  explores the question: How do race and class work together to produce material, political, and social inequalities in countries across the Americas? 

APSA Bylaws: Vote Now
Don't forget to cast your ballot regarding the 2016 proposed bylaws! Check your email for a link to your ballot. Can't find your ballot email? Contact Betsy Super with any questions. 

APSA Strategic Plan
This plan is intended to support APSA in effectively serving the breadth and diversity of APSA members, and we welcome your feedback to ensure that it does so. 
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Other APSA Updates
Annual Meeting Survey Winner
Survey winner of the complimentary 2017 registration is  Dr. Druscilla L. Scribner,  University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh! 
This month's chart highlights the professional activities that respondents to the APSA 2014-2015 Departmental Survey consider important when deciding on promotions to tenure. 

APSA is launching a new program to help departments find external reviewers for tenure and promotion cases. If you would like to volunteer to serve as an external reviewer for tenure and promotion, please submit your information here.
Tenure Policies
The APSA Research and Development team have compiled a report on the Tenure Policies. The report contains information on the content and communication of policies and guidelines used by reporting departments for tenure promotions. The report draws on results from APSA's 2014-2015 Departmental Survey. Please contact us at surveys@apsanet.org with any questions, suggestions or ideas for more research.
 
APSA draws on the database to respond to media requests for experts in all areas of political science. In advance of key events or following major news developments, APSA also uses the database to publicize the availability of experts to speak on specific issues. Sign up online!
 
Inclusion in the database is a member benefit. Contact
press@apsanet.org with any questions.
 APSA Member of the Month: Dr. Sarah Anderson
Congratulations to member of the month, Dr. Sarah Anderson. As Chair of the Science, Technology & Environmental Politics Section, Dr. Anderson is an active APSA member who has been recognized for her many accomplishments and time spent advancing the profession. Read more about Dr. Anderson here.

The American Political Science Association Member of the Month program recognizes and highlights member achievements and professional milestones. It is a celebration and appreciation of the outstanding contributions our members make to the community through their scholarship and teaching, championship of the profession, and support of APSA and its programs.
Nominate someone for our next member of the month!
Membership Benefits & Updates
APSA is proud to introduce its newest organized section, Section 47: American Political Thought.
 
This section facilitates and encourages a uniquely integrative approach to the study of politics that will put scholars of American politics, political theory, American political development, American history, philosophy, American literature, and other related fields in ongoing and fruitful conversation with one another. Click here for section dues and more information.
 




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