Spring 2014

Fall 2014 cover letter and applications have gone out to:  University of Kansas (WGSS, Nov 4); University of Wyoming (COE, Nov 15); University of Northern Iowa (COE, Nov 15); University of Central Arkansas, Conway (COE, Nov 20); Oklahoma State University (Social Foundations, Dec 1); and Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, OK (COE, Dec 15); in addition, a local application went out to the Flint Hills Job Corps (glorified van driver, Dec 13).

 

Kennesaw State University, January 3, 2014, Kennesaw, Georgia, Bagwell College of Education

Reaffirmation of Equal Employment Opportunity & Affirmative Action Policies

Kennesaw State University continues its policy of implementing affirmative equal opportunity to all students, employees, and applicants for employment or admission without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, creed, veteran status or physical or mental disabilities. The University shall take affirmative action to ensure fulfillment of the policy including, but not limited to, the following actions: recruitment, enrollment and educational practice; hiring, placement, upgrading, or promotion; treatment during employment; recruitment, advertising or solicitation for employment; rates of pay or other forms of compensation; selection for training; layoff or termination; fringe benefits.

There is a GLBTIQ Student Retention Services which is connected to other student services for queer students.  Safe Space participants are faculty, staff, and students.  There is a Presidential Commission on GLBTIQ Initiatives.    In the Atlanta metro area, there are two co-housing projects; each is 30-45 minutes from Kennesaw.

[Note:  I decided not to apply for this position because I felt that I did not have some of the qualifications they were looking for, such as being experienced in creating and offering both hybrid and online curriculum and courses.]

Iowa State University, January 6, 2014, Ames, Iowa, School of Education

University Non-discrimination Statement

"Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. veteran.Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Robinette Kelley, Director, Office of Equal Opportunity, Title IX/ ADA Coordinator, and Affirmative Action Officer, 3350 Beardshear Hall, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel.(515) 294-7612, email eooffice@mail.iastate.edu"

There are several organizations for students, faculty and staff.  There are no cohousing communities in the Ames area.  PFLAG has a chapter in Ames.  MCC has a congregation in Des Moines.


Northern Kentucky University, January 30, 2014, Highland Heights, KY, open until filled

A-2.1 Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity

Northern Kentucky University is committed to building a diverse faculty and staff for employment and promotion to ensure the highest quality of work force and to foster an environment that embraces the broad range of human diversity. 

The university is committed to equal employment opportunity, affirmative action, and eliminating discrimination. This commitment is consistent with an intellectual community that celebrates individual differences and diversity, as well as a matter of law.

Discrimination against any individual based upon protected status, which is defined as age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, or veteran status, is prohibited. The university will provide equal opportunity to all employees in regard to salaries, promotions, benefits and working conditions and will monitor these areas to ensure that any differences which may exist are the result of bona fide policies and procedures and are not the result of illegal discrimination.

There is an LGBT resource center on campus; in addition, Brandelyn Tesolt coordinates "the Allied Zone, a training program to promote a supportive campus climate for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender stakeholders."  Joy Simpson (Topeka, KS) is the pastor of the MCC in Cincinnati.  There is a women's chorus, MUSE, in the greater Cincinnati area as well.