Project Mentor
Dr. Kevin Ferreira van Leer
Department: Human Development and Family Sciences
Research Project Overview:
I am seeking an apprentice to support either the (1) Elevating Equity or (2) Using Our Voices to Transform Hispanic Serving Institutions project.
The first project (1) Elevating Equity, Addressing Inequities for Immigrant Families: Promoting Child and Parent Well-being through Social Policies and Services project aims to investigate the role of structural factors, such as variation in social policy exclusions for immigrants, and the strengths and assets of immigrant communities, such as community characteristics, are associated with the well-being of immigrant families in the U.S. This is a mixed methods study that includes analysis of a large representative sample of low-income children from immigrant families that were followed from birth until they entered kindergarten as well as focus groups with immigrant families with young children. More information about the project can be found here: https://arclab.hdfs.uconn.edu/projects/elevating-equity/
The second project, (2) Using Our Voices to Transform Hispanic Serving Institutions is a mixed methods participatory action research project that examines Latine student perceptions of “servingness” at California State University, Sacramento, a Hispanic Serving Institution. The project has utilized photovoice and a survey of undergraduate Latine students. More information about the project can be found here: https://www.usingourvoiceshsi.com/
Role of a SHARE Summer Apprentice:
The apprentice has the opportunity to support analysis and writing in either study listed above. Common tasks will include literature searches, transcription of interviews, qualitative coding, writing summaries of research, developing presentations, and proofreading writing products. Additional tasks may include scheduling meetings among community partners, preparing summaries of meetings, and planning agendas for community-partner meetings. Additional tasks related to the project may be completed as needed.
Summer Schedule/Time Commitment:
Scheduling if flexible for the apprenticeship and can work with other commitments (e.g. jobs, internships, summer courses). The aim will be to contribute 7.5 hours per week through mid-May through mid-August to the project. At the beginning of the apprenticeship, we will discuss scheduling to plan out any weeks off and a regular (weekly or bi-weekly) meeting time.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Strong writing skills
- Strong self-management and organizational skills
- Proficiency in MS Office (e.g. Word, PowerPoint)
- Completed a social science research methods course
- Interest in early childhood, higher education policy, immigration, and/or human development
- Previous coursework in Sociology, Anthropology, Human Development & Family Sciences, Psychology, Education or related field
- Interest in social science research and/or community-engaged research
- Fluency in Spanish
To Apply:
The application deadline has passed.
Please note:
All students hired for a SHARE Summer apprenticeship must complete a federal I-9 form and present original documents in person to OUR staff as part of the hiring process. Visit this U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services page for more information about acceptable documents. You cannot begin working until this is complete. Students are encouraged to plan ahead for this. For example, if you are going home for spring break, consider bringing documents back to campus with you.