ALLISON FAY ALDEN Department of Public Administration College of Community and Public Affairs Binghamton University University Downtown Center PO Box 6000 Binghamton, New York 13902-6000 (607) 777-9182 aalden@binghamton.edu EDUCATION 2002 Doctorate of Education, Educational Theory and Practice Dissertation Title: "A Critical Analysis of the Concept of Resilience: Inquiry into the Lives of Female Adolescents" School of Education and Human Development, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY 1981 Master of Arts in Teaching, Secondary Social Studies Binghamton University 1980 Bachelor of Arts in Anthropology/Archaeology Binghamton University ACADEMIC AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE 2005 - present Assistant Professor, Department of Public Administration Binghamton University 2005 - present Director, Center for Applied Community Research and Development Binghamton University 2002- present Director and Principal Investigator, Center City Coordination Program HUD COPC-funded research and outreach grant program 2001-2005 Facilitator/Founder, Executive Forum on Human Services 1998-2005 Director, Division of Professional Development and Research School of Education and Human Development Binghamton University 1998-2005 Co-Director, Broome County Department of Social Services Credit & In-Service Training Program: Organizational Evolution 1996-present Grant/Evaluation Consultant for Human Service Organizations, Public School Districts, the Southern Tier Electronic Learning Community Coalition, and Teacher Center 2002-03 Process Facilitator/Consultant/Researcher, "Coordinated Family Services: Building Consensus in the Southern Tier" 2000-2001 Directed Research on Assessment of School Climate for Diversity among students and teachers in three area school districts 1999-2000 Facilitator, Broome County Department of Social Services, over 70-person supervisor group weekly meetings and trainings 1995-2000 Advisory Board, Center for Research on Social and Educational Equity Binghamton University 1991-1996 Co-Director, Home and School Partnerships Research Project Binghamton University 1991 Interim Executive Director Teachers Center of Broome County, Binghamton 1989-1990 Assistant Director, Center for Education and Social Research Binghamton University 1986-1989 Coordinator, Binghamton School Partnership Project Binghamton University 1985-1986 Coordinator, High School for Excellence Project Broome-Tioga BOCES Conference Director/Co-Director 2006 "Multidisciplinary Community-Based Inquiry: Uniting Participatory Research with Professional Practice," a state-wide research symposium focused on models of community-based research, methodology, applications, effective strategies for addressing obstacles, benefits to the community and university, and challenges in the integration of CBR into educational and professional practice 2002 "Treating Addictions in Special Populations: Research Confronts Reality," an international research forum that brought together researches, educators, policy- makers and service providers to share theory, progressive policies and innovative practices in treating special populations affected by addiction disorders 2001 "Women as Leaders: Strengthening Our Voices," a regional conference that explored the issues and opportunities inherent in the unique ways that women create vision, develop leadership roles, communicate, relate to the changing world around them, and impact their world 2000 "Treating Women's Addictions: Research Confronts Reality," a national research forum to discuss gender-sensitive practice, theory, and policies in treating women affected by addictions 2000 "Women as Leaders: Leaving Our Mark in History," a regional conference focused on recognizing, developing and applying the leadership abilities of women 1999 "Economic Disparities in the Southern Tier: The Human Face of Poverty," a regional conference to investigate the intersection of culture, economic class and race in the multi-county southern region of New York State 1998 "The Southern Tier Conference on Writing and Literacy," a regional conference for educators on the early development of literacy and teaching of writing (with K.Bromley) 1998 "Women as Leaders," regional conference that combined theory, inspiration, and hands- on practice to discuss the many ways in which women function as leaders in work, home and community 1987 New York State Stay-in-School Partnership Conference, Binghamton University TEACHING AND CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT Credit College Courses 2007 PAFF 514 "Proposal Development and Grant Management" 2006-2007 PAFF 594 "Public Administration Internship" 2006 PAFF 522 "Public Policy Process" 2005 PAFF 537 "Organizational Behavior" 2003-2005 Professional Skills Curriculum Development for Engineering 1998-present Guest Lecturer in College Classes on Identity Development in Female Adolescents, Professional Skills Development, and Team Process 1998-1999 HD 450 "Practicum in Human Services" 1997 MASS/MSW 500 "Practitioner as Researcher" 1989-1991 Educ 547 "Issues in Meeting the Needs of Students Placed At Risk" 1986 Soc 110 "Introduction to Sociology" Non-credit Courses 2004-05 Development of Curriculum for Employment Centers to better serve individuals with Disabilities, "On-line Resources for Serving Individuals with Disabilities at Employment Centers" CD (c) 1999-present "Writing Winning Grant Proposals" for the Certificate in Administration Program and by request STATE/NATIONAL PRESENTATIONS "Binghamton Neighborhood Project: A University-Community Partnership Focused on Youth Development," Presentation at the Multidisciplinary Community-Based Inquiry: Uniting Participatory Research with Professional Practice Conference, Binghamton University, October 11, 2006. "Finding Common Goals: Leveraging University Resources," Presentation at the National Office of University Partnerships' Community Outreach Partnership Center Conference, Washington, D.C., April 21, 2005. "The 21st Century Scholar: New Directions in Community-Based Research," Panel Presentation at the Binghamton University Destination Discovery State-wide Research Conference, March 23, 2005. "Center City Coordination Program: The Building of a Community-Based University Partnership," Panel Presentation at the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration (NASPAA) Annual Conference, Indianapolis, IN, October 22, 2004. "Establishing University-Community Collaborations: From a University Perspective," Panel Presentation at the Binghamton University Destination Discovery State-wide Research Conference, March 7, 2003. "Voices of Resilience: Inquiry into the Lives of Female Adolescents," Presentation at the Upstate New York Conference for Doctoral Students in Education, Binghamton, NY, October 25, 1997. "Home and School Partnerships: Sharing the Secrets of Parent Involvement," Annual Conference for the New York Association for the Education of Young Children, Binghamton, NY, May 2, 1997. "University/School Partnerships: Fostering Change through Comprehensive Professional Development," National Conference of the American Association for Higher Education, Washington, D.C., November 18, 1994. "Developing Support for School Change," Panelist at the Annual National Conference of the School Dropout Demonstration Program, Washington, D.C., March 18, 1994. "University-School Collaborations: Bridging the Gap Between Home and School," National Symposium of the National Association of Partners in Education, Arlington, VA, November 12, 1993. "Creating and Sustaining Linkages and Collaborations," Panelist at the Annual National Conference of the School Dropout Demonstration Program, Washington, D.C., March 10, 1993. "Preparing Teachers for Student Diversity: Graduate Program Curricula," With K.Bromley; Annual New York State Stay-in-School Partnership Projects Conference, Fordham University, New York City, May 10, 1990. "Reaching the At-Risk Population through Home Visitations," Annual New York State Stay-in-School Partnership Projects Conference, Rochester, NY, June 1, 1989. "Partners in Prevention: Strengthening Bonds to Promote School Completion," With K.Bromley; First National Conference on "At-Risk" Youth, National Dropout Prevention Network, Charleston, SC, January 1989. "Overview of the Binghamton School Partnership Project: Activities and Strategies," With M.Chanecka and B.Brown; Annual New York State Stay-in-School Partnership Projects Conference, City College, New York City, June 2, 1988. "Dropout Prevention: Future Directions," New York State Stay in School Partnership Program Directors' Conference, New York University, New York City, November 13, 1987. "Dropout Prevention: What Works," State Director's Meeting, New York University, New York City, January 9, 1987. LOCAL/REGIONAL PRESENTATIONS "The Basics of Grant Writing for Teachers," Three-part Workshop at the Union Endicott Teachers Resource Center, Endicott, NY, January 12, 19, & 26, 2005. "Pupil Personnel: Issues of Poverty," Two-part Workshop at the Union Endicott Teachers Resource Center, Endicott, NY, May 9 & 16, 2002. "Assistive Technology: Helping Student with Special Needs Become More Independent Learners," Workshop at Teachers Center of Broome County, Endicott, NY, April 30, 2002. "Generational Poverty: Understanding and Addressing the Issues," Superintendent's Day Workshop for all teaching, support, and administrative staff, Sidney Central Schools, Sidney, NY, February 8, 2002. "Generation Poverty: Understanding and Addressing the Issues," Two-part Workshop given to the Southern Tier Phi Delta Kappa Organization, Binghamton, NY, January 17 & February 6, 2002. "A Voice for Young Teens," Presentation at the Women as Leaders Conference in Binghamton, NY, October 29, 2001. "Addressing Educational Needs: Teaching Children and Working with Families Living in Poverty," four- session workshop presented to new teachers and their mentors, Binghamton City Schools, Binghamton, NY, April-June 2001. "Organizational Evolution: Teaming for Success," eight workshops conducted with entire 400-person staff of Broome County Department of Social Services, February- April 2001. "The Art of Classroom Inquiry," Multi-session workshop presented in the Union-Endicott Teacher Resource Center, Endicott, NY, Fall 1998. "Issues in the Use of Student Grade Retention as a Strategy to Encourage Educational Success," Presentation to the Franklin Central School Board of Education, Franklin, NY, September 9, 1998. "Fostering Resilience: A Different Voice," Presentation to Broome County Children and Youth Services Council, Binghamton, NY, January 15, 1998. "Involving Parents in Education in Meaningful Ways," Staff Training for the Frank Pierce Early Childhood Center, Painted Post, NY, October 30, 1997. "Is School Readiness Really a Debatable Issue? Accommodating the Needs of Children and Their Families Throughout the Transition to Kindergarten" Colloquium, Human Development and Family Studies, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, June 2, 1997. "Successful Collaborative Ventures in Broome County," Panel Presentation to Legislative Committee, Vestal, NY, September 22, 1995. "Home and School Partnerships: An Alternate Model for Working with Resistant Parents," Presentation to School Committee of the Broome County Children and Youth Services Council, Endicott, NY, June 15, 1995. "Binghamton University: Letting the Secrets Out," Panel Presenter, Vestal, NY, March 10, 1995. "Children in Crisis in the Classroom: The Teacher's Response," Teacher Workshop sponsored by the Broome County Child Abuse Council, Binghamton, NY, March 2, 1994. "Violence in the Schools: Revisiting the Issue from a Preventative Perspective," Panelist, Education Committee of the Broome County Children and Youth Services Council, Endicott, NY, February 3, 1994. "Children in Crisis in the Classroom: The Teacher's Response," Teacher Workshop sponsored by the Broome County Child Abuse Council, Binghamton, NY, November 30, 1993. "Methods for Involving Hard-to-Reach Parents in the Educational Process," Jefferson School, Binghamton, NY, March 9, 1990. "Parent Involvement: What Works?" With M.Chanecka and B.Brown; teacher workshop for Binghamton Schools, Binghamton, NY, March 6, 1990. "Issues in Educating the At-Risk Population," Moderator and Program Development, Phi Delta Kappa Meeting, Binghamton, NY, February 7, 1990. "Are We Connecting With Parents?" With M.Chanecka and B.Brown; teacher workshop for Binghamton Schools, Binghamton, NY, January 24, 1990. "Reaching the At-Risk Student", Binghamton University, July 26, 1989. "How to Connect With the Hard-to-Reach Parent," With M.Chanecka and B.Brown; East Middle School, Binghamton, NY, May 15, 1989. "Cooperative Communication Between Home and School," With J.Winckler; Ten part staff and parent training program, Binghamton Schools, Binghamton, NY, Fall 1987. "Reaching Those At-Risk Before it's Too Late: Prevention/Early Intervention Strategies," Delaware County Superintendents' Staff Development Day, Sidney, NY, March 20, 1987. PUBLICATIONS, REPORTS, AND MEDIA PRODUCTIONS "The Collaborative Grant Development Process", in Writing for Educators: Perspectives for Academics, Principals, and Teachers, K.Bromley (ed.); Christopher Gordon Pub., in press. "On-line Resources for Serving Individuals with Disabilities at Employment Centers" CD (c) 2005 "Coordinated Family Services: Building Consensus in the Southern Tier of New York State," Final Report of Community Review/Research Process; October 2003. "A Critical Analysis of the Concept of Resilience: Inquiry into the Lives of Female Adolescents," Ed.D. Thesis; May 2002. "Report on School Climate Related to Diversity in the Binghamton City School District: Summary of Phase I," with D.Jackson; Research Report; June 2001. "Building True Partnerships: Meaningful Parent Involvement in Education," with J.Linstra; Home and School Partnerships Project Technical Report, Binghamton University; August, 1996. "The Status of Parenting Education in Broome County, New York: A Focus on Success," with J.Winckler; White Paper Presented to the Broome County Children and Youth Services Council; May 15, 1996. "Easing the Transition: Documenting the Evolution of an Intervention Program to Accommodate the Changing Needs of Students," with J.Linstra; Home and School Partnerships Project Technical Report, Binghamton University; November 1995. "Preparing Teachers for Student Diversity: Educational Course Curriculum," in Staying in School: Partnerships for Educational Change, I.Evans, T.Cicchelli, M.Cohen, and N.Shapiro (eds.), Paul H.Brookes Publishing, 1995. "Home and School Partnerships," 34 minute videotape, J.L. Video Productions, Binghamton, NY, 1994. "University-School Collaboration: Bridging the Gap Between Home and School," Journal of School Administrators Association of New York State, Vol. 24, No.1 Summer 1993. "Preparing Teachers for Student Diversity: Graduate Program Curricula," with K.Bromley; Binghamton School Partnership Project Technical Report, Binghamton University; June 1990. "Positive School Environments: The Challenges of Early Prevention for `Schools at Risk,'" with I.Evans and K.Bromley; Binghamton School Partnership Project Technical Report, Binghamton University, June 1990. "Improving Parent Participation: Considerations for Planning School Programs," Binghamton School Partnership Project Technical Report, Binghamton University, May 1990. "Course Summary of Issues in Meeting the Needs of Students Placed At-Risk," editor with K.Bromley; Binghamton University, January 1990. "The Current Status of Parenting Education in Broome County," with D.Jester, K.Telfer, and J.Weissenberger; Research Paper presented to Broome County Children and Youth Services Council, Binghamton, NY, November 30, 1989. "Developing the Home-School Connection Through the BSPP Backpack Lending Program," with L.Ciesla; Binghamton School Partnership Project Technical Report, Binghamton University, June 1989. "The Creation of a Home Intervention Tool to Teach Children the Responsibility of Preparation for School," Binghamton School Partnership Project Technical Report, Binghamton University, January 1989. "Linking Home and School To Prevent Dropout: An Introduction to a Home Visitor Program in the Early Elementary Grades," with B.Brown and M.Chanecka; Binghamton School Partnership Project Technical Report, Binghamton University, January 1988. "Conference Report: The New York State Stay-in-School Partnership Conference," Binghamton University, May 28, 1987. GRANT AND CONTRACT AWARDS "Binghamton Center City Community Seed Initiatives" 2005 - 2007 Department of Justice Weed and Seed Grant, January 2007, $45,634 Department of Justice Weed and Seed Grant, January 2006, $39,643 Department of Justice Weed and Seed Grant, January 2005, $40,593 "Binghamton Center City Coordination Project" 2002 - 2007 US Housing and Urban Development-Community Outreach Partnership Center New Directions Grant, November 2005, $199,999 The Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation, Inc., October 2003, $59,675 US Housing and Urban Development-Community Outreach Partnership Center Grant, October 2002, $399,997 "Multidisciplinary Community-Based Inquiry: Uniting Participatory Research with Professional Practice Conference," October 11 & 12, 2006 Binghamton University Provost's Inter/Multi-Disciplinary Symposium Grant $7,000 New York State Campus Compact Grant $500 SUNY Conversations in the Disciplines Grant $5,000 "Social Work, Education & Nursing: Partnering with Families with Young Children" (co-author) Binghamton University Interdisciplinary Collaboration Research Award, April 2005, $10,000 "Training for Staff of One-Stop Employment Centers on Services for Disabled Individuals" 2003 - 2005 Broome-Tioga Workforce Development Services, January 2005, $15,000 Broome-Tioga Workforce Development Services, November 2003, $14,000 "Human Services Credit and Non-credit Training Program" 1998 - 2005 New York State Department of Social Services Awards, Co-author and co-director with T.Rector 2004-2005 $109,719 2003-2004 $120,040 2002-2003 $169,265 2001-2002 $133,613 2000-2001 $ 74,478 1999-2000 $ 72,518 1998-1999 $ 59,141 "Kids Explore Summer Science Camp" Oracle Corporation Giving Program, March 2004, $9,994 GE Elfun Community Foundation, April 2004, $8,700 Undergraduate Engineering Degree Program Professional Skills Curriculum Development NSF Sub-contract through Bio-Engineering Department, Binghamton University, August 2003, $41,706 "Treating Addictions in Special Populations: Research Confronts Reality Conference" National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Conference Grant, July 2002, $15,000 National Institute on Drug Abuse Conference Grant, May 2002, $15,000 "Harpursville Community Activity Center" New York State Office of Children & Family Services Advantage After-School Program Grant, 2000-2001, $86,500 (5 years renewable) The George Soros After-School Corporation Grant, 2000-2001, $45,500 (5 years renewable) "Treating Women's Addictions: Research Confronts Reality" U.S. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Grant, March 2000, $49,998 "Women as Leaders Conference" United Way Venture Grant, January 2000, $1,750 "School-Based Family Support Centers" United Way of Broome County Venture Grant, 1999, $6,728 Marion E. Kenworthy-Sarah H. Swift Foundation Grant, 1998-1999, $10,000 "Economic Disparities in the Southern Tier: The Human Face of Poverty Conference" The Stewart W. and Willma C. Hoyt Foundation, Inc., October 1999, $5,000 "Home and School Partnerships" US Department of Education-School Dropout Prevention Demonstration Assistance Grant, Co- author with I.Evans 1995-1996 $111,970 1994-1995 $333,400 1993-1994 $333,400 1992-1993 $303,809 1991-1992 $329,686 "Parent Resource Center" New York State Department of Social Services-Children and Family Trust Grant, Co-author with J.Winckler 1992-1993 $64,250 1991-1992 $64,250 "Broome County Youth Labor Market Study" New York State Department of Social Services, Foster Care Division, Co-author, 1990, $3,500 "Binghamton School Partnership Project" New York State Education Department Stay-in-School Partnership Higher Education Grant, Co- author with I.Evans 1989-1990 $140,000 1988-1989 $188,000 1987-1988 $145,000 "High School for Excellence Project" New York State Education Department, Division for Gifted and Talented Education 1987-1988 $55,000 1986-1987 $50,000 In addition, consulted and/or co-authored various grants in the community from 1985 to the present. Reviewer of Grant Proposals January 2006 URAP, U.S. Housing and Urban Development November 2004 FIPSIE, U.S. Department of Education PROFESSIONAL RECOGNITION Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Professional Service 2004-05 Dr. Nuala McGann Drescher Affirmative Action/Diversity Leave Award 2000 State University of New York at Binghamton Graduate Assistantship, Fall 1997 State University of New York at Binghamton Dissertation Year Fellowship, 1996-97 Innovator Award from the Community and Rural Development Institute of Cornell University for development of the Parent Resource Center, 1994 United Way Award for Outstanding Service to the Community, 1993 Outstanding Alumnus in Professional Education at Binghamton University, 1984 Outstanding Professional Performance in Professional Education by Binghamton University, 1982 PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS American Association for Higher Education American Society for Public Administration Pi Alpha Alpha - National Honor Society for Public Affairs and Administration Phi Delta Kappa-Professional Education Fraternity (Various Officer positions in local chapter 1988 - 1996) Southwestern Social Science Association RECENT SERVICE AND COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIPS Binghamton University Experiential Education Committee Binghamton University Service Learning Committee Broome County Children and Youth Services Council Broome County Youth Bureau Broome-Tioga Workforce Development Board City of Binghamton Weed and Seed Initiative Steering Committee City of Binghamton Weed and Seed Initiative Budget Committee College of Community and Public Affairs Tenure and Promotion Bylaws Committee Department of Public Administration Faculty Development Committee - Chair Downtown Binghamton Business Association Fairview Recovery Services, Board of Directors Human Services Executive Forum Partnership 2000, Chief School Officers Coalition Southern Tier Professional Development Consortium, President, Board of Directors Southern Tier Technology Research Committee Southern Tier Women's Network The Diversity Cooperative, Founding Member, Board of Directors ?? ?? 11 Error! 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