FELLOWSHIP ON WOMEN AND PUBLIC POLICY
INFORMATION AND APPLICATION
The Fellowship on Women & Public Policy is one of three programs which comprise
the Women’s Leadership Academy (WLA) at the Center for Women in Government
& Civil Society. The focal point of WLA is to fortify and fill the pipelines of
women’s leadership so that public policy is informed by the unique experiences of
women.
The Fellowship is a premiere, intensive leadership development, skill building and
educational program designed to encourage highly qualified graduate students to
pursue careers in public policy. Fellows are selected on a competitive basis, and
participate in the program from mid-January through the end of June. Policy field
experiences, workshops, conferences, community service opportunities, and academic
coursework in public policy and advocacy, provide fellows with the skills needed to
become policy and social change agents. The Fellowship program prepares the next
generation of public policy leaders, by instilling the knowledge and nurturing the
skills that empower them to become effective advocates and change agents.
Fellows work thirty hours a week at the placement and meet weekly for course
work and professional development activities. Participants receive a $9,000
stipend to cover living expenses and receive nine graduate credits from the
Rockefeller College of Public Affairs and Policy, Univerisity at Albany, SUNY.
Students from all graduate programs or certificate programs in any NYS college or
university are encouraged to apply, but must have completed twelve graduate credits
at an accredited college or university, and have a minimum of three years paid work
experience.
We recommend that you have your applications in by September, though recruitment
can continue through the fall. Include a resume of your paid work and voluntary
activity.
Request the registrar of each college or university you have attended to send your
transcripts to: Cara Long, Center for Women in Government & Civil Society,
University at Albany, SUNY, 135 Western Avenue, Draper 302, Albany, NY 12222.
Fill out the cover sheet of each recommendation form and give the form and cover
sheet to five persons, one of whom must be your advisor and two from employment
or voluntary experience.
Write an essay of not more than 1,500 words indicating why you are interested in
becoming a fellow. (See instructions on essay on page 2.)
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FELLOWSHIP ON WOMEN AND PUBLIC POLICY
APPLICATION
(Please type or print clearly)
DATE:
NAME:
____________________________________________________
STREET ADDRESS: ____________________________________________________
CITY:
______________________STATE:______ZIP:________________
TELEPHONE (daytime) ______________________
(evening) _____________________
E-MAIL ADDRESS: ________________________
Please notify us immediately if you change your address or telephone number.
SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBER: ______________________________
DATE OF BIRTH: ___________________
CURRENT ACADEMIC PROGRAM:
________________________________________
Institution:
____________________________________________________
Degree Sought:
____________________________________________________
Field of Specialization: ______________________________________________
Expected Date of Graduation: ___________________
Have you completed 12 graduate credits as of this date? (circle one)
Are you an international student? (circle one)
YES NO
YES
NO
(All international students must check with the appropriate International Student
office at both your home University, and the University at Albany, to verify your
ability to fully participate in the policy placement and academic coursework).
PREVIOUS ACADEMIC RECORD:
Institutions
Dates
Attended
Major Field
Degree
Rec'd
Overall
GPA
GPA
Major
NEW YORK STATE RESIDENT: YES
NO
UALBANY STUDENTS ONLY - DO YOU PAY (circle one) :
OF-STATE TUITION
IN-STATE TUITION OUT-
SUMMARY OF ACADEMIC, EMPLOYMENT, AND VOLUNTARY ACTIVITIES
RELATED TO WOMEN'S ISSUES:
SUMMARY OF ACTIVITIES RELATED TO PUBLIC POLICY:
REFERENCES (Name):
1. Advisor*:
2. Employment or Voluntary Experience:
3. Employment or Voluntary Experience:
4. Academic
5. Academic
6. Additional Academic (Optional)
* (Please make sure to include your academic advisor. If your academic advisor is not familiar
with your work, then add one more acedmic reference.)
ESSAY:
Completion of your application requires an essay (1500 word limit). In writing your essay, please
consider the following::
What experiences have led you to your interest in public policy affecting women?
What activities demonstrate your commitment to and/or concern about issues
which affect women?
Which areas of governmental action do you consider most urgent and important to
women?
What place does this fellowship have in your long range goals?
How would you like to have grown, and what would you like to have learned by
the end of the fellowship?
FELLOWSHIP ON WOMEN AND PUBLIC POLICY
RECOMMENDATION FORM
Through research, policy analysis and education, The Center for Women in Government & Civil
Society promotes public policy that is shaped by women’s perspectives, is responsive to the needs
of women, and advances excellence in public service
Since its establishment in 1978, the CWGCS has conducted research projects to identify,
analyze and remove barriers to employment equity for women. Research projects have focused on
pay equity, occupational segregation, the glass ceiling and sticky floor, and promotional obstacles
which confront women and people of color.
CWGCS has also consulted on and developed training programs dealing with career
planning, management training, executive development, sexual harassment prevention, and the
analysis and formulation of public policy. Through the Fellowship on Women & Public Policy,
the Center provides critical public policy education and practical experience to women chosen for
their interest in public policy and its effect on the issues and concerns of women, children, and
families.
Please limit your recommendation to the space provided on this form.
Introduction/Cover
FELLOWSHIP ON WOMEN AND PUBLIC POLICY
RECOMMENDATION FORM
TO THE APPLICANT:
Fill in your name and field of study and check the box corresponding to whether you want to waive
your "Right to Access" this recommendation form. Give this sheet and a stamped envelope to the
recommender and ask that it be sent directly to the Fellowship Program Coordinator, Center for
Women in Government & Civil Society, Rockefeller College of Public Affairs & Policy, University
at Albany, SUNY, 135 Western Avenue, Draper 302, Albany, NY 12222.
TO THE INDIVIDUAL COMPLETING THIS RECOMMENDATION:
The individual named below is applying for a Fellowship on Women and Public Policy at the
Center for Women in Government & Civil Society.
APPLICANT NAME: ____________________________________________________
FIELD OF STUDY:
______________________________________________
___ I WAIVE MY RIGHT OF ACCESS TO THE RECOMMENDATION.
___ I DO NOT WAIVE MY RIGHT TO ACCESS THIS RECOMMENDATION.
SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT: ________________________________________________
RECOMMENDER INFORMATION
NAME: ______________________________________________________________________
OFFICIAL POSITION: ________________________________________________________
SCHOOL OR ORGANIZATION: _______________________________________________
ADDRESS : __________________________________________________________________
EMAIL: _____________________________________________________________________
TELEPHONE: _______________________________________________________________
Please return recommendation materials to:
Center for Women in Government & Civil Society
Fellowship on Women & Public Policy
University at Albany, SUNY
135 Western Avenue
Draper Hall, Room 302
Albany, New York 12222
Telephone: (518) 591.8762 Fax: (518) 442-3877 Email: clong@uamail.albany.edu
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FELLOWSHIP ON WOMEN AND PUBLIC POLICY
RECOMMENDATION FORM
COMPLETE THIS FORM ONLY IF THE COVER PAGE HAS BEEN COMPLETED AND
SIGNED BY THE APPLICANT.
1.
Applicant name: ____________________________________________________
2.
How long have you known the applicant? ___________________________________
In what capacity? _________________________________________________________
3.
Please rate the applicant's abilities on the following scale:
0
1
2
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NOT ABLE TO JUDGE
BELOW AVERAGE
AVERAGE
3 4 5 -
Characteristics
SOMEWHAT ABOVE AVERAGE
CONSIDERABLY ABOVE AVERAGE
OUTSTANDING
0
Personal maturity
Perseverance
Performance
Writing skills - clarity, technical competence
Writing skills - originality
Oral communication skills - ability to organize
and express ideas clearly
Creativity in research work
Ability to work independently
Motivation for participation in this fellowship
Flexibility in stressful situations
Ability to establish rapport and interact
effectively with others
Leadership potential
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FELLOWSHIP ON WOMEN AND PUBLIC POLICY
RECOMMENDATION FORM
4.
In addition to elaborating on the table above, please comment on any specific talents the
applicant has demonstrated in research, writing, teaching, organizing and other kinds of
work.
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FELLOWSHIP ON WOMEN AND PUBLIC POLICY
RECOMMENDATION FORM
5.
Why, in your view, should this applicant be selected as a Fellow on Women and Public
Policy? What makes her uniquely qualified for this particular fellowship program?
(Please give your views and specific examples of previous accomplishments and, if applicable,
instances where the candidate has taken action on public policy issues affecting women.)
(Signed)
________________________________________________________________________
(Print) ______________________________________________________________________
(Position) ____________________________________________________________________
Address) _____________________________________________________________________
(Telephone) ______________________________________________
(Fax) ____________________________________________________
(Email) ________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
Return application materials to:
Center for Women in Government & Civil Society
Fellowship on Women & Public Policy
Draper Hall, Room 302
135 Western Avenue
Albany, New York 12222
Telephone: (518) 442-3898 Fax: (518) 442-3877
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