Publications & Research
Publications & Research Committee
Chair:
- Liesl Picard, Florida International University
Members:
- Paloma Díaz, University of Texas-Austin
- Gray Kidd, New York University
- Bryan Pitts, University of California-Los Angeles
- Lenny Ureña-Valerio, University of New Mexico
The primary responsibility of the Publications & Research Committee of CLASP is to oversee the Commissioned Papers Series, manage the organization’s website and social media platforms and administer CLASP’s Faculty Research & Professional Development Grant. The CLASP website serves as a vehicle for promoting collaboration and exchange between Latin American Studies programs and is a clearing house for information about relevant summer language programs and teaching, research and outreach resources.
Duties of the Publications & Research Committee chair and members include:
- Oversee the management and coordination of the CLASP website
- Solicit submissions for the Commissioned Papers Series
- Review and post final products of Commissioned Papers Series to the CLASP website
- Pursue additional publication opportunities for CLASP including, but not limited to, additional features on the CLASP website
- Manage and promote CLASP research and professional development opportunities
CLASP Commissioned Papers will meet the following criteria:
- Direct relevance to the CLASP mission
- Likelihood for broad application among CLASP member institutions
- Ability to have a measured impact on the strengthening of Latin American Studies programs
- Contribution to new scholarship in given field
Contributing authors will be nominated by members of the CLASP Executive Committee; recommendations from CLASP members, including self-nominations, are encouraged as well.
Other details:
- 1 award/year
- $500/award
- Editorial guidelines: Non-restricted publication rights; Times New Roman; 12 pt.; 10+ pages; Papers must be submitted in final draft format; Brief narrative bio of the author submitted with paper
Sponsored by the Kimberly Green Latin American and Caribbean Center (LACC) at Florida International University and the Consortium of Latin American Studies Programs.
CLASP Commissioned Paper #4
Improving Spanish-Language Teacher Retention and Success among Black Spanish-Language Learners: An HSI–HBCU Collaboration
- Uju Anya, PhD, The Pennsylvania State University
- Melissa Baralt, PhD, Florida International University
- Déborah Gómez, PhD, Florida Memorial University
- Habey Hechavarría, Florida International University
- William Hobbs, PhD, Florida Memorial University
- Amber Robinson, Florida International University
CLASP Commissioned Paper #3
A Community College and University Collaboration: Building the Capacity of Our Latin American Studies Programs
- Erica Volkers, PhD, Central New Mexico Community College
CLASP Commissioned Paper #2
Building the Portuguese Dual Language Immersion Program in Utah: A Case Study
- Jamie Leite, Portuguese Dual Language Immersion Director, State of Utah
CLASP Commissioned Paper #1
Factors Influencing the Growth of Portuguese Enrollments in the 21st Century
- Margo Milleret, PhD, University of New Mexico
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CLASP Faculty Research & Professional Development Grant:
CLASP is pleased to support faculty research travel or professional development activities related to
Latin American studies.
Two grants of up to $1,000 are available annually to offset travel and related fieldwork costs or professional
development/training expenses.
Application Instructions:
Submit the following items by 11:59pm EST on April 15:
• A short proposal/statement of purpose (not to exceed two, single-spaced pages) that describes the research project/training, how the travel will support the individual’s research and professional development, and potential collaborations with/benefits to Latin American studies at your institution.
• Proposed budget and justification. Please itemize travel costs (airfare, lodging, parking, meals or per diem, related research costs…).
• Please include other sources of funding pledged/sought.
• Proposed itinerary, including destination, date of departure and return, etc.
• CV
Eligibility:
All faculty/academic staff at CLASP member institutions
http://claspprograms.org/pages/detail/4/Membership are eligible to apply.
Research and professional development training must be relevant to Latin American Studies. Junior, community college, and/or minority-serving institution faculty are especially encouraged to apply.
Award Requirements:
• All activity must be completed by December 1 of the award year.
• Prior to reimbursement, awardees must present a report on the research activities completed, and be prepared to provide supporting documentation of expense receipts upon request.
• Awardees may be invited to present their research findings, commissioned white papers or workshop
training at CLASP-sponsored events or on the CLASP member resources website.
• Acknowledgement of CLASP in any publications or presentations resulting from the CLASP-supported research or professional development activity.
Contact:
Lenny Ureña Valerio, Co-Chair, Teaching Committee, lurena@unm.edu
Liesl Picard, Chair, Publications & Research Committee, picardl@fiu.edu