IN THIS ISSUE: Family Focus on… Come to Vancouver Marriage Be Actively Involved in the Discussion pages F1-F20 of the Hot Topics in the News

“Marriage is a great he 2003 NCFR Conference will the program by assessing the current soon be here. If you are trying to state of marriage in North America, and institution,” Mae West once Tdecide whether to come to the projecting some possible scenarios for said, adding “but I’m not ready conference - we encourage you to say, marriage over the next few decades. “Yes.” NCFR conferences have always had for an institution.”
John Gottman, Founder and director of themes on “hot” issues, but this year’s theme the Gottman Institute, Seattle and and conference is particularly relevant. Unlike West, many people award winning author will describe the today feel that the institution Over the last few months the topic of limitations of current marital therapy, “Marriage” has been in the news - espe- of marriage should be summarize some new findings based cially when the courts in Ontario deter- on his observational research, and out- promoted for the sake of our mined that same sex marriage is legal. The line new directions for marital therapy children and our nation. But based on empirical theory. others believe that marriage by
Ingrid Arnet Connidis, Professor of itself isn’t enough: the Sociology at the Univ. of Western Ontario, London, Canada, and known relationship must also be for her work on aging and family rela- healthy and fulfilling. tionships, addresses intimate relation- ships in later life. She will explore shift- In this issue, we explore ing views about forms of and entitle- marriage promotion and ment to intimate unions as people age and form new relationships. enrichment, cross-cultural Cindy Winter, CMP, Conference Coordinator and Paul Amato, 2003 Conference Program Chair
perspectives, moments of Thomas Bradbury, Professor of Clinical general feeling is that this ruling will Psychology at the Univ. of California, marital stress, and what some follow throughout all of Canada. This has Los Angeles, award winning author, and see as a move away from created much debate in both Canada and researcher on marriage development, marriage. As always, we the U.S. What better timing for the NCFR will describe how knowledge gained Conference to be involved in these discus- from longitudinal research can be used welcome your comments. sions. Look at the breadth of topics on the to prevent adverse marital outcomes, subject of marriage at the plenaries, RUPS, and help us understand how marriages Next Issue: and special sessions that are planned: change over time. New directions in marriage research will be explored. Religion
Andrew Cherlin, noted Johns Hopkins Professor, author, and speaker kicks off Vancouver continued on page 2 VANCOUVER continued from page 1
Panelists Larry Kurdek, Danielle specific strengths and challenges, and at the whole issue of “overtime pay” for Julien, and Charlotte J. Patterson, reflect on probable futures for marriages workers. This plus other topics such as will review the research on long-term within these ethnic/racial communities. how workers feel about their jobs are im- gay/lesbian relationships, consider the portant. Dr. Linda Duxbury from
A Special Workshop by the “Points impact these long-term relationships Carleton Univ. in Ontario is the keynote of Light Foundation” led by Christo- have on the development and well- speaker for the Work-Life Summit. Dr. pher Cihlar, and Bandana Shrestha, being of their children, and assess the Duxbury and her colleagues published a will help participants develop an impact of recent legal/political deci- report: Voices of Canadians: Seeking Work- understanding of how agencies can sions in the U.S./Canadian on the Life Balance that was released across build and maintain effective partner- debate over gay and lesbian marriages. Canada. Dr. Duxbury is analyzing the BC ships with low-income communities data, and compiling a new report for the
Friday’s Plenary Panel – Ronald and how volunteering can help Summit. This will be released to the press Mincy, R.S. Oropesa, Masako Ishii- strengthen families and transform immediately following her talk. The talk Kuntz, and Phyllis J. Johnson will their neighborhoods. will establish the agenda for the day as focus on variations in marriage across
Ronald Mincy, endowed chair Profes- Summit participants identify what has various racial/ethnic groups in the sor of Social Policy and Social Work, been done in BC, who are the key players, U.S. and Canada. They will describe Columbia Univ., will address “Fragile and make plans for the future in moving how family structures and processes Families: Extending American Models ahead with improved work-life policies differ between groups, delineate their of Family Formation” at the Friday and culture. Research Update for Practitioners. He All eyes have been on Vancouver will present an update on emerging as it was selected to be the Report findings for the Fragile Families study; site of the 2010 Winter Olympics describe the challenges faced by of The National Council on Come early or stay late and go up to Family Relations parents and children in these families, Whistler - site of the skiing events in and give implications for research, Mission Statement for the Report: Vancouver. Get a preview of the beauti- policy, and practice. REPORT, the quarterly newsletter of the ful sites around Vancouver and Whistler. National Council on Family Relations, strives
Saturday’s Plenary session is a panel You can have the best of both worlds - to provide timely, useful information to help addressing Cohabitation and Marriage ski in Whistler in November - but it will members succeed in their roles as researchers, educators, and practitioners. Articles address in Western Countries. Panelists: Celine be very mild weather - with no snow in family field issues, programs and trends, LeBourdais, Judith A. Seltzer, Jan Vancouver that is down in the valley and including association news. Trost, will focus on non-marital protected by the ocean. President: Carol Anderson Darling cohabitation and its relationship to 2004 is the celebration of the Editor: Michael L. Benjamin marriage. Historical and contempo- 10th Anniversary of the Managing Editor: Sasha A. Smith rary trends in cohabitation in the U.S., United Nations Year of the Family Topics Feature Writer: Nancy Giguere Canada, England, and Sweden will be NCFR is inaugurating a year-long em- NCFR Report is published quarterly by described. Panelists will discuss phasis on this important activity. NCFR the National Council on Family Relations, whether cohabitation is replacing has many activities planned for the IYF. 3989 Central Ave. N.E., Suite 550, marriage or is a new step in the union Minneapolis, MN 55421, formation process leading to marriage. You won’t want to miss the special Presi- Fax: 763-781-9348, website: www.ncfr.org. dential Forum that NCFR President
Stephanie Coontz Theodora Ooms Third class postage permit. , , Carol Darling has put together on Inter- and Ted Huston, will discuss diverse Report subscription rate: $20.00 per year; national Initiatives in Family Life Edu- viewpoints on the future of marriage $5.00 per copy. For bulk rates, call cation. Various countries beyond the 888-781-9331, ext. 14. Annual member- in an open-ended format to allow U.S. have developed extensive programs ship dues include Report subscription. these prominent experts to comment in family life education, passed legisla- $15.00 U.S. postage per year postpaid at on conference materials presented tion to support family life education, individual rate. earlier. Placing current trends in mar- proposed marriage/couples/parent NEWS DEADLINES: January 8 for riage in a historical context, they will education, and/or focused on issues of March issue; April 9 for June issue; July 9 consider whether marriage is resilient for September issue; October 1 for concern to families. However, there is or is declining as an institution. December issue. little information and communication One copy of any portion of this
Robin Dion, Matt Stagner, Mike about the progress of these initiatives publication can be made for personal use. Fishman and Brendan Kelly will worldwide. The purpose of this forum Additional reprints of this publication discuss Federal evaluation research on will be to learn about the status of family are available by contacting NCFR Healthy Marriages. life education and family policy within headquarters at the address above. Bulk rates available. A second “hot” topic in our global community in order to facili- the news is about Work-Life Issues tate an international information exchange Copyright © 2003 National Council on and support network for countries deal- Family Relations. All rights reserved. Over the last few weeks “work” and “fam- ing with similar issues. Presenters will ily” are in the news as Congress is looking Vancouver continued on page 3 NCFR Report September 2003 2 President’s Report

Honoring Our Valued Members CFR is fortunate to have com- tion including formal teaching, com- Margaret E. Arcus, University of British mitted and talented members munity education, curriculum and Columbia, during a long and productive Nthat range from students/new resource development, health care, career. Sponsored by the Education professionals to multi-year members. In military family support, counseling, and Enrichment Section, this “new” fact, many members are still active in and ministry. Those members who are award is designed to foster the tradi- NCFR long after their retirement. Their Certified Family Life Educators are tion of excellence and scholarship in continuing commitment represents the recognized on NCFR’s website under family life education by recognizing “heart and soul” of our organization. the CFLE Program. family life education scholars and Several of us joined NCFR while we were We have several awards that have been practitioners who 1) advance the field in graduate school and have continued created to honor our members. These of family life education through signifi- to thrive in the supportive environment awards not only recognize some of our cant contributions and 2) increase the of our national and international col- distinguished members, but also the visibility and credibility of family life leagues. It is this multifaceted and accomplishments of developing and education scholarship and practice. intergenerational interaction of members experienced scholars. The criteria for these
Jessie Bernard Awards are presented that adds to our strength and vitality. awards can be found on our website in memory of Jessie Bernard, former Since we value the loyalty and contribu- along with a list of previous recipients. NCFR Board Member and pioneer in tions of our members, we have chosen to While these awards have been endowed, the field of Feminist Family Studies. recognize and honor them in various the sponsors of these awards would These awards are sponsored by the ways, including the following: welcome additional contributions, as well Feminism and Family Studies Section
Legacy Circle: Those NCFR members as nominations of potential recipients. to recognize 1) a graduate student/new who have been a member for 25 years
Margaret E. Arcus Outstanding Fam- professional who has demonstrated or more are designated as Legacy ily Life Educator Award is given to excellence in research and potential Circle Members. Each year at the an- honor the remarkable contribution contribution to feminist scholarship nual meeting, Legacy Circle Members made to family life education by President’s Report continued on page 4 are invited to a special reception in their honor. The list of Legacy Circle Members is noted on our website VANCOUVER continued from page 2 under “Honored Members.” be from Taiwan, Korea, Finland, and in which they have participated. Everyone
Fellowship Status: Fellowship status Canada. is valued, and we miss those who are not able to attend. If you have not ever been in NCFR is an honor awarded to a The NCFR International Section is to a conference we encourage you to try select number of NCFR members who planning an all-day tour of Vancouver it this year. It will be an enriching profes- have made outstanding and enduring area Family Service Agencies on Tuesday, sional experience for you. You will learn contributions to the field of the family Nov. 18. You will be interested in seeing from the presenters and be armed to go in the areas of scholarship, teaching, how these agencies work with various back and become actively involved with outreach, or professional service, in- ethnic groups in the area. cluding service to NCFR. By definition, helping families in your community. In addition to this, we discovered in outstanding contributions are those The Annual Conference printed program preparing the printed program that that have had a broad impact on the was mailed in early August. If you haven’t there are presenters from more than 20 field and are enduring over time. These received your copy yet, please call or e- countries. This is highly significant. contributions occur infrequently. No mail the office, and we will make sure more than 1% of the number of mem- YOU will be missed that you get one. We look forward to bers in NCFR will be awarded fellow- if you aren’t at the Conference seeing each of you in Vancouver at the ship status in any one year. The list of We have given you just a few brief sum- Conference NCFR Fellows is indicated on our maries of only the special sessions - but Paul R. Amato website under “Honored Members.” this is just a sample of the more than 500 Program Chair
papers, symposia, workshops, posters, Certified Family Life Educators: NCFR E-mail: [email protected] sponsors the only national program to and roundtables that are open to you for certify family life educators. The CFLE what promises to be an exceptional learn- Cindy Winter, CMP program recognizes those profession- ing, networking opportunity in Vancouver. Conference Coordinator E-mail: [email protected] als who have course-work and profes- Many attendees have stated that NCFR sional experience in family life educa- is the friendliest professional conference

NCFR Report September 2003 3 PRESIDENT’S REPORT continued from page 3 and 2) a graduate student/new profes- University of Minnesota. This award is Board member and Ethnic Minorities sional who has published or is about to sponsored by the Research and Theory Section Chair. This award, presented publish a paper using feminist frame- Section and is presented to the authors by the Ethnic Minorities Section, rec- works and methodologies in research. of the best research article for the year ognizes distinguished scholars, re-
Ernest Burgess Award is in memory prior to the award. searchers, and practitioners who have of Ernest W. Burgess, University of
Ruth Hathaway Jewson Award is in made a significant contribution in the Chicago, NCFR co-founder and fourth honor of Ruth Hathaway Jewson, area of ethnic minority families. NCFR president. Dr. Burgess was a NCFR’s second Executive Director.
Anselm Strauss Award for Qualitative pioneer in his contributions to mar- This award is given to fund the best Research is given to honor Anselm riage and family research in America. Family Studies Dissertation proposal Strauss, whose life work was to develop This award is sponsored by the Re- submitted by a doctoral candidate. and practice qualitative methodolo- search and Theory Section to recog-
John L. McAdoo Dissertation Award gies. This award, which is presented by nize outstanding scholarly achieve- is a tribute honoring the scholarship the Qualitative Family Research Net- ment during the course of a career in and leadership of John L. McAdoo, work, a focus group of the Research the study of families. Professor of Family and Child Ecology and Theory Section, recognizes out-
Mary Jo Czaplewski Fellowship is at Michigan State University and a standing qualitative family research. given in honor of NCFR’s third Execu- founding member of NCFR’s Ethnic
Jan Trost Award is given in honor of tive Director, Mary Jo Czaplewski, Minorities Section. This award pro- Jan Trost, Uppsala University, Sweden, CFLE. This fellowship is given to fund vides support for the completion of an one of the founding members of the additional training in administration approved doctoral dissertation with a International Section and a past Sec- for a NCFR member who is making a focus on issues related to families of tion Chair. This award, which is spon- mid-career change to Administration. color. sored by the International Section,
Rueben Hill Award is given to honor
Marie Peters Award is in honor of Marie recognizes outstanding contributions Rueben Hill, Professor of Sociology, F. Peters, who was a former NCFR in comparative family studies.
Student Award is given to a NCFR graduate student member, who has Student Council on Family Relations at demonstrated excellence as a student with high potential for contribution to TSU Consults with NCFR to build the field of family studies. Tobacco Education Prevention Programs In our continuing effort to honor our valued members, we are examining new nder the auspice of Texas South- agencies. The collective talents of these options, such as recognition for retired ern University Tobacco Education groups led to the NCFR production of a CFLEs. In addition, a new award is being UProgram (TSUTEP) the Student CD entitled “Thirteen,” an educational tool established to honor Harold and Marga- Council on Family Relations has assumed to educate youth and their families on ret Feldman and their long-term efforts a major role in addressing the Texas State tobacco prevention. The CD with its refrain to promote public policy. goals: 1) Prevention – prevent youth to- that 1 out of 13 tobacco users will lose CFLE Emeritus: NCFR is considering bacco use; 2) Cessation– increase cessation their lives due to tobacco use has been developing an Emeritus Category for among youth and adults; 3) Secondhand tested with several groups, and the evalua- smoke - eliminate exposure to second hand tion results are quite favorable. Certified Family Life Educators. CFLE smoke; and 4) Disparities – reduce tobacco Emeritus status would provide recogni- TSUSCFR is now working on another use in diverse & special populations. tion to persons who are Certified Family initiative similar to the Collegiate Project. Life Educators at the time of their retire- The Student Council of Family Relations Joining TSUSCFR in this partnership are ment and who have made outstanding major initiative for the past year has been two Texas Cooperative Extension Pro- and enduring contributions to the field to provide the leadership for the TSUTEP grams: Texas A & M University System in of family life education in the areas of Collegiate Project for students ranging in Fort Bend County and Prairie View A & M scholarship, teaching, outreach or profes- ages 18 to 24 using a family oriented ap- University in Waller County. These organi- sional service, including service to the proach. Therefore, most of the Council’s zations have a history of sustainability in CFLE program. While CFLEs may be activities have addressed cessation whose communities. With a focus on the preven- retired from their professional positions, campaign is “Worth It!” The concept of tion goal, TSUSCFR will also partner with “Worth It!” is that the use of tobacco is not the 4-H Clubs, Summer Food Service Pro- they may continue to provide family life worth it when considering health hazards. grams, Boys and Girls Clubs, Girls Scouts education on an infrequent or casual The success of Texas Southern University of America, YMCAs, local school districts, basis. They may wish to maintain their Student Council on Family Relations Head Start programs, churches and other connection with the CFLE program and (TSUSCFR) has resulted from consulting community organizations. receive recognition for their years of with the National Council on Family Rela- service to the family life education pro- Né Cole Moore, President tions as well as collaborating and partnering fession. Emeritus status candidates Texas Southern University Student Council with other student organizations and es- on Family Relations President’s Report continued on page 5 tablished community organizations and NCFR Report September 2003 4 Executive Review

Planned Giving: Leave a Lasting Legacy to NCFR his summer, I attended a seminar Retirement plans are untapped doctors, professors, researchers, librarians, on planned giving. Like many One of the leading untapped resources and ministers. A 403(b) plan can provide Tmiddle-income Americans, I give in a planned-giving strategy is an a healthy supplement to the modest pen- to the United Way, my high school, the individual’s retirement plan, more spe- sion received by employees of educational two universities that I graduated from, cifically, an individual’s 403(b), 401(k) institutions and nonprofit organizations. political candidates, and causes, such as or IRA plan. This means that many The 401(k) is a tax-deferred retirement the Clean Water Action Committee. But middle-income Americans like you or me plan for private-sector employees. The aside from this, I’ve never really thought have the resources to have a great asset main difference between a 401(k) and a much about philanthropy or planned for estate-giving following our death! 403(b) is eligibility. A 401(k) can be giving until recently. In this, I’m not First, let’s define these terms. The 403(b) established just for administrative staff, unusual. Most of us contribute to reli- is a tax-deferred retirement plan available or can be narrowly defined for one gious and educational institutions, non- to employees of educational institutions group, such as the cafeteria workers. A profit organizations, or professional and other nonprofit organizations includ- 403(b) on the other hand requires uni- associations for which we’ve volunteered ing NCFR. Contributions and investment versal availability. or whose missions we believe in. But few earnings in a 403(b) grow tax-deferred of us have considered leaving a financial Many employers match employee until withdrawal at retirement, at which legacy after our death. contributions to 401(k) and 403(b) plans. time they are taxed as ordinary income. In some nonprofits and educational Thinking about philanthropy Plan participants include teachers, school institutions, the 403(b) plan is the only What stimulated my thinking in this area administrators, school personnel, nurses, Executive Review continued on page 6 was that some of our members have expressed an interest in designating NCFR as a beneficiary in their wills. In PRESIDENT’S REPORT continued from page 4 addition, we are, as an association, con- sidering a funding strategy in support of would be reviewed by a special review play an active role in public policy.” The the Harold and Margaret Feldman Public committee. Watch the next CFLE Report Fund will be used to support the Harold Policy Center (see President Carol column and/or the NCFR website for and Margaret Feldman Public Policy Darling’s column on this page.) further information about this new rec- Center in Washington, DC and will be ognition, or contact Dawn Cassidy at the operational arm of NCFR’s public The seminar, sponsored by the Minnesota [email protected]. policy activities. The Fund’s goal over the Community Foundation, provided an next three years is one million dollars. overview for entry-level charitable gift Harold and Margaret Feldman Public planners. It covered such topics as: Policy Center, Washington, DC: Over We have many competent scholars and most of their lives Harold and Margaret professionals in NCFR; however, at
an overview of funds development Feldman have been social and political times there are no nominees for the
the development process activists in support of public policy is- awards mentioned above. Please support
tax fundamentals sues affecting families, communities, and your fellow colleagues and students and the nation. Throughout their careers, the if they are eligible, nominate or encour-
a review of assets best suited for Feldmans have been strong supporters of age them to apply for these awards. It planned gifts after death NCFR and “doing policy” in support of would also be helpful if you could at-
the elements of a successful planned- families. After the passing of Harold and tend the award ceremony to support giving program since 1987, Margaret has been NCFR’s your award-winning students, former Washington Representative and contin- students, colleagues, and mentors. Re- I also learned that more than 70 percent ues to write and speak out on behalf of member the award recipients for 2003 of Americans contribute to nonprofit families and on family-relevant issues will be recognized at the beginning of groups throughout their lifetime, but and policies. In recognition of the semi- the Presidential Forum during the An- only about 11 percent continue this nal work in the public policy arena of nual Conference in Vancouver on Satur- support through a gift in their will or Harold and Margaret Feldman, NCFR is day, November 22, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. estate plan. That made me wonder why creating the Harold and Margaret NCFR members are the “best,” so let’s people who believed in and financially Feldman Public Policy Center Fund. In give honor to whom honor is due. supported an organization’s mission the words of Margaret Feldman, “NCFR during their lifetime would stop giving to Carol Anderson Darling, Ph.D., CFLE needs to continue to support the increas- NCFR President that organization after death! ing trend in NCFR for its members to E-mail: [email protected]

NCFR Report September 2003 5 Family Policy

Report From Washington

Funding for Family Research port listed Journal of Marriage and Family influenced by racial and ethnic differences. at NICHD and Journal of Family Issues among the The June 2003 Report documents a num- t a meeting of the NICHD Advi- DBSB activities “Outside the Government.” ber of these studies and the hope is that sory Board, which I attended as Racial and Ethnic Data when differences are shown, the follow an observer, I picked up a new up research will be on how to translate A A major interest of NICHD is the study of “Report to the NACHHD Council, June this knowledge into effective means of disparities based on race and ethnicity 2003” from the Demographic and Behav- eliminating or diminishing the disparities. and of course, social class. Recently the ioral Sciences Branch of NICHD (DBSB). American Sociological Association joined Fogarty International Center The Report contains excellent and excit- with three other organizations to present I only became aware of the Fogarty ing reports of research and trends. One a Capitol Hill briefing on the importance International Center after several years figure especially caught my eye: “DBSB of collecting racial and ethnic data. Al- here in Washington. It is a 35 year old Project Fundings by Project Area for Fiscal though there is widespread consensus Center in NIH which, according to a Years 1994, 1998, and 2002.” The figure that racial categories do not represent summary in a recent COSSA Washington showed that funding for Family/House- real differences, it was agreed that it is Update, “conducts and supports research hold research had gone from $8.2 mil- important to continue to collect these in biology and medicine dedicated to lion for 1994, to $12.2 million in ’98 and data since as a social construct racial bridging the gap in public health to $26.0 million in 2002. Family research categories continue to influence societal between the developed and developing showed the greatest increase and the decisions regarding employment, health worlds.” The Center recently held an highest total of any of the areas. E-mail care, loans, residential, educational and anniversary symposium at which promi- for copies to walmanj@[email protected] other opportunities. nent scholars discussed the correlation and give your mailing address. Many between development and public health NCFR members obtain grants from these NICHD is funding numerous studies to and why global health is an international funds. I was pleased to note that this Re- find ways in which policy and care are concern. The recent SARS epidemic is a great case in point. EXECUTIVE REVIEW continued from page 5 The Center is a “vital mechanism,” according to Elias Zerhouni, Director of retirement plan. When this is the case, the with some leftover. You can leave what is NIH, because it “promotes scientific employer match can be quite generous, leftover to your children, but unlike research and training internationally.” especially when it is compared to the other assets you leave to them, they will Research was cited as being a “significant matches available in most private-sector have to pay taxes on this one – ordinary instrument in eliminating disparities in 401(k) plans. income tax! On the other hand, if you health among nations.” Lack of a healthy leave the residual amount to a favorite The IRA stands for Individual Retirement population is a drain on public resources charity or organization like NCFR’s Account. An IRA is a self-managed, per- and prevents economic development. sonal savings plan that provides income Harold and Margaret Feldman Public The Grand Challenge tax advantages to individuals saving Policy Center or other favorites within Maybe you were as delighted as I was to money for retirement purposes. The NCFR, NCFR will pay no tax on your gift! read that the Bill and Melinda Gates contributions, as well as the earnings So part or the entire residual amount in Foundation, working together with NIH, and gains from these contributions, your 401(k), 403 (b), or IRA plan is a has instituted the “Grand Challenge” to accumulate tax-free until you withdraw wonderful, tax-wise asset to use for giving the scientific community to develop the the money from the account. In addition, from your estate. That’s how a middle- research which will address the most when a person changes jobs, she or he income person like you or me can become critical health problems in the develop- can transfer money from an employer- philanthropists and create a lasting legacy. ing world. As stated in a recent COSSA sponsored retirement plan, such as a We don’t have to be multimillionaires UPDATE, “The initiative will address the 401(k), into what’s called a Rollover IRA. like Bill Gates to help change the world! Look for more information about planned health conditions that cause the greatest You don’t have to be Bill Gates! giving to NCFR over the next few months. morbidity and mortality in the develop- What’s the implication of all this for ing world, thus accounting for the enor- As always, I appreciate your comments NCFR members and charitable giving mous health disparities between the and feedback. through your estate? Well, if you’re like developing and developed world.” This me, you would like to believe that money Michael L. Benjamin, M.P.H. sounds like a worthy partner to the in your retirement plan would be suffi- NCFR Executive Director Fogarty Center’s mission which will cient to carry you through retirement E-mail: [email protected] Family Policy continued on page 7

NCFR Report September 2003 6 CFLE Directions

New NCFR Publication from the CFLE Department f you haven’t had a chance yet, check Family Life Education Life Span Framework, tents can be viewed on the NCFR check out NCFR’s newest publication Tools for Ethical Thinking and Practice, etc.) website at http://www.ncfr.org/cfle/ IFamily Life Education: Integrating with fresh and contemporary perspectives new_fle_publication.htm. on current practice in family life educa- Theory and Practice. Edited by David J. Because we are a small publisher we Bredehoft, Ph.D., CFLE and Michael J. tion. Authors include William D. Allen, aren’t able to provide free review copies, Walcheski, Ph.D., CFLE of Concordia Karen Blaisure, Karen Bogenschneider, but we do have the following policy in Jean Illsley Clarke, Carol Darling, Will- University, the book is perfect as a place to provide you with a review op- iam Doherty, Arminta Jacobson, Shelley supplemental textbook or as a profes- tion. You may order a review copy sional resource. It merges seminal litera- MacDermid, David Olson, Glen Palm, through Deanna at 888-781-9331 x 14 Kathryn Rettig, Christa Treichel and ture in family life education (the Univer- or [email protected]. You may keep the many others. A complete Table of Con- sity and College Curriculum Guidelines, review copy for up to 60 days. If the book is not returned to the NCFR office within 60 days, an invoice will be sent. If FAMILY POLICY continued from page 6 the person receiving the review copy provide a major inflow of funds to further rights groups consider a person living with orders 10 or more books, they may keep their joint mission. someone of the same sex who checked off the review copy at no charge. Orders unmarried partner to be homosexual. originating from university and college I applaud this model to the ‘world of the Data revealed that there were 594,000 book stores will be billed at the NCFR rich’ which the Bill and Melinda Founda- households headed by same-sex partners, member rate in an effort to make the tion provides. I think I would feel differ- about 1 percent of the nearly 60 million book more affordable to students. ently about the Enron and other highly households in the U.S. led by couples. compensated CEOs if they were to take Family Life Education: Integrating Theory Census data on unmarried partners: http.// on the disparities within our own coun- and Practice is available to NCFR mem- www.census.gov/Press-Release/ try as their project-and find ways to bers for $19.95 and to non-members for www2003/cb03cn05.html study and ameliorate the disparities $23.95. (Include $4 per copy for shipping within our own country. Perhaps they The most interesting discussion at this & handling). Check with the NCFR office could support a progressive income tax! event was the finding that gay tolerant on shipping charges for multiple orders. societies prosper economically. Richard Where We Live Can Affect Our Lives FLE Poster Contest Florida reported that “major areas with I frequently quote from the newsletter, Be sure to include the FLE Poster Con- relatively few gay couples tend to be slow Facts of Life, an Issue Briefing for Health test in your fall class or staff training. I or no-growth places. Pittsburgh and Reporters, (Center for the Advancement wrote about this exciting contest to help Buffalo which have low percentages of of Health/www.cfah.org). The June 2003 increase the value and visibility of family gay couples were two of only three major issue reported research results about life education as a profession in the June regions to lose population from 1990- how housing affects our health and well CFLE Report article. More information 2000.” Innovation and overall regional being. I was astonished to learn that can be found on the NCFR website economic vitality also are closely associ- “37% of children in inner cities reacted ated with the presence of gays and other CFLE Directions continued on page 8 to cockroach allergen and 50% of their indicators of tolerance and diversity such bedrooms had dust with high levels of as the percentage of immigrants and the The Journal of Teaching in Marriage and cockroach allergen, which is associated Family is issuing two calls for manu- level of racial and ethnic integration. with hospitalizations and medical visits scripts for special issues. The call for Gays are being sought by cities for their for asthma.” Other results from studies manuscripts related to “Teaching About contribution to economic development. are given which show how paying atten- International Families” can be seen in (www.usatoday.com/news/opinion/ tion to disparities in our own country more detail at http://www3.wcu.edu/ editorials/2003-04-30-florida_x.html) could bring about better health. ~lroberts/Internationalcall.html. The call Today’s message: Diversity, not disparity, for manuscripts related to “Teaching Census Data on Same Sex Couples Family Policy and Family Law” can be is the key to national well-being. An Urban Institute panel at one of their seen in more detail at http:// monthly luncheons discussed the 2000 Margaret Feldman www3.wcu.edu/~lroberts/ Census analysis of unmarried partners, NCFR Policy Representative PolicyLawCall.html. Deadlines are October regardless of sexual orientation. Gay E-mail: [email protected] 15, 2003, and April 15, 2004, respectively.

NCFR Report September 2003 7 Members in the News Spotlight on S/NP Professional Obituary Activities: Dr. Jennifer Parker In June, NCFR received news that Dr. Barbara Chandler passed away r. Jennifer Parker received her papers at NCFR conferences. She was Ph.D. in Human Development elected to serve as the Student/New in January 2003. Barbara had been with concentrations in Family Professional Representative to the Pro- an active NCFR member since D Studies and Counseling from Virginia gram Committee and has planned the 1952 and was involved with Polytechnic Institute and State Univer- S/NP program for the 2002 conference Military Families and attended sity in May 2000. She first became in- in Houston and is currently working on policy meetings in Washington. volved with NCFR as a doctoral student the program for 2003 in Vancouver. at Virginia Tech and presented several Spotlight continued on page 9

CFLE DIRECTIONS continued from page 7 at http://www.ncfr.org/about_us/ to help with a very important project Background: The National Council on n_news_announcements.asp?newsid=463 regarding the clarification of family life Family Relations (NCFR) is an interna- including a lesson plan for incorporating education. tional organization linking family research the contest into your curriculum. This with education and practice. NCFR spon- One of the biggest struggles we face in the sors the only national program to certify contest will be a great way to help stu- family life education profession is the need dents and professionals really think family life educators. Family life educa- to clarify what family life education is all tion provides skills and knowledge to about the purpose and goal of family life about. What makes some work family life education! enrich individual and family life. It in- education and other work not? What are cludes knowledge about how families NCFR has a Great Opportunity the defining characteristics? We want to work; the inter-relationship of the family for a Graduate Student to Help with work with a graduate student to help us and society; human growth and develop- an Important CFLE Project clarify this important issue. Please share ment throughout the life span; both the NCFR is seeking a graduate student the following information with the appro- physiological and psychological aspects (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a family program priate people, schools, departments, etc. of human sexuality; the impact of money and time management on daily life; the CERTIFIED FAMILY LIFE EDUCATORS importance and value of education for parenting; the effects of policy and legis- Following is a list of Certified Family Life Educators designated since lation on families; ethical considerations April 15, 2002. (* - Provisional) in professional conduct; and a solid un- Alabama Michigan Nebraska Pennsylvania derstanding and knowledge of how to Jeffrey Brown Lois Boruszewski * Amanda Garrett * Sally McCombie teach and/or develop curriculum for what Mary Bukosky * Wenli Liu are often sensitive and personal issues. California Aimee Carmichael * South Dakota Judi Phillips Glenn Derrick * New Jersey Doniese Wilcox There are currently over 1300 Certified Angela Guadaginini * Kimberly Cheetham * Family Life Educators working in various Richard Panzer Texas Florida Crystal K. Hill * Carla Johnson * capacities in the family field both in the Anita Pembleton Pamela Hotchkiss * New Mexico Linda Steinsultz U.S. and internationally. Maggie Riley Robert Johnson * Alice Davenport Maria Roberts Patty Lesch * Judith Grassbaugh * Utah Scope of Project: NCFR is interested in the Margaret Marvin * Trena Pollard * Diana Davis * development of a document that pro- Kansas Katrina Robinson * Sara Mathis * vides clarification of the profession of Malcolm Smith Juanita Ruiz * Nevada Brenda Smielewski * Deborah Crowe * Virginia Family Life Education (FLE). The docu- Kentucky Virginia Steen * Ann Rice * Sharon McGroder ment will primarily provide answers to Eunice Beatty the following questions: Ohio Washington Minnesota Diane Moore Louisiana Derek Gwinn * Jim Baumgardner I. Who is practicing family life education? Amanda Guillory * Patricia London * Wyoming II. In what settings do they work? Holly Wagner * Missouri Abigail Robarge * Mary Brown III. What type of work are they doing? Scott Tobias * IV. What are their job titles, job Oklahoma Canada Amy Johnston * Edwin Wong * descriptions? CFLE Directions continued on page 9 NCFR Report September 2003 8 Annual Conference

Vancouver Local Arrangements Committee Welcomes NCFR Delegates, Mounties, Maple Leafs and More…

n July 2, 2003 the International city while you experience one of the best will be served; a chance to bid on some Olympic Committee awarded NCFR programs yet. We will showcase unique Canadian items at the Silent Othe 2010 Winter Olympics to Vancouver, British Columbia and Canada Auction (proceeds to the Marriage the City of Vancouver. The Vancouver throughout the conference. Some of the Project); and the Royal Canadian Local Arrangements Committee invites highlights include: Linda Reid, Minister Mounted Police will be on hand in their delegates to attend the 65th NCFR An- of State for Early Childhood Develop- most recognizable “red serge” uniforms nual Conference in our world class city ment, the Province of BC, will open the to greet delegates (have your camera in November 2003. Come and feel the conference; the tradition of “Piping” in ready). Olympic excitement, and explore our special guests is planned; “High Tea” Annual Conference continued on page 10

SPOTLIGHT continued from page 8 At this year’s conference in Vancouver, S/ academic position, the article “Applying tant Professor of Psychology at the Univer- NPs will have multiple opportunities to for academic jobs: Advice from Jay Teach- sity of South Carolina in Spartan-burg. She network, socialize with other NCFR man” in the December 1999 Report was a teaches courses in Developmental Psychol- members and attend a skills exchange valuable resource. Dr. Hillary Rose, a for- ogy, Adolescent Development, Statistics, session designed to assist S/NPs with mer S/NP representative, wrote the article. Testing and Assessment, and Student Internship Seminars. She advises psychol- professional development. Jennifer is Jennifer is looking forward to “hanging ogy majors and serves as the current presi- especially excited about a Development out” with S/NPs in Vancouver. She would dent elect for the USCS chapter of the Seminar for S/NPs co-sponsored with like to encourage newcomers to get in- national honor society Phi Kappa Phi. the Feminism & Family Studies section volved in NCFR and she will be available titled “Passing the Torch: Feminist at the conference to discuss opportunities Jennifer is also a licensed therapist and Mentoring of Graduate Students”, which for involvement. Jennifer reports that works clinically with at-risk youth and will be presented by an expert panel of becoming involved in NCFR has been her families. Her current research involves prominent feminist researchers. Jennifer most beneficial and stimulating profes- investigating factors associated with is also a member of the Student Award sional involvement. She finds it incredibly early-onset delinquency. She is evaluating Committee and has the privilege of re- energizing to participate in such a diverse data collected from juvenile males at the viewing the outstanding materials sub- organization and attend conferences with South Carolina Department of Juvenile mitted for the NCFR Student Award. professionals from multiple disciplines Justice Residential Evaluation Center. She As a Student/New Professional, Jennifer spanning a broad scope of knowledge and is additionally in the process of applying has benefited significantly from the family research. for research funding to begin a project in efforts of S/NP representatives. For ex- When she is not working on the S/NP 2004 on family violence and prevention ample, when she began applying for an program, Jennifer is very active as an Assis- and hopes to have preliminary findings to present at the 2004 conference in Orlando, FL. CFLE DIRECTIONS Stipend: $500 is available to student If you are interested in submitting pro- continued from page 8 upon completion of the project. posals for the S/NP program in 2004 or The document should include the back- Contact: One qualified student will be have questions about getting involved in ground/history of FLE, a needs assess- selected to complete the project. To be NCFR, please e-mail Dr. Jennifer Parker at ment, and recommendations to increase considered submit a resume, a letter of [email protected] or meet with her at the visibility of the profession of family interest, and a letter of support from an the NCFR Annual Conference in life education. Ultimately, this document advisor or professor by October 15, Vancouver. will be used by NCFR to provide clarifi- 2003 to Laura Eiklenborg, Project Man- If you know of a Student or New cation of the work of FLE and to pro- ager, National Council on Family Rela- Professional who is conducting mote CFLE to potential employers. The tions 763-781-9331 x. 17 (toll-free exciting work (research or applied) data would be available to the student 888.781.9331) or [email protected]. in the area of children and families, for additional publications. Dawn Cassidy, M.Ed., CFLE please contact Adriana Umaña- Project Management: Project guidance NCFR Certification Director Taylor ([email protected]). will be provided by NCFR staff. E-mail: [email protected] Self-nominations are welcome!

NCFR Report September 2003 9 Student Award Recipient: Ani Yazedjian Ani Yazedjian’s institutions, such as the school, in pro- peers influence those definitions, and general research viding a context for adolescent ethnic how school policies and practices shape interest is in the identity development. the ways in which both school personnel construction of and adolescents feel that the school Her dissertation research explored how identity. More addresses issues of ethnicity. White, Black, Latino, and Asian adoles- specifically, her cents experience their ethnicity in an The central findings of the study reveal work focuses on ethnically diverse urban high school. The that the diversity of the school context two substantive influences the ways in which adolescents areas: ethnic identity development and project utilized case study methodology, experience their ethnicity. The data re- adolescence. Her research program incorporating both qualitative and quan- veal that although adolescents feel that began by examining how the Diaspora titative methods, an integrated theoreti- issues of ethnicity are addressed at the influences the ethnic identity develop- cal framework, and multiple informants institutional level, they do not feel that ment of Armenian adolescents. Her including adolescents, teachers and they learn about their ethnic back- findings revealed that the genocide of school administrators. Specifically, the grounds in their classrooms. Teachers’ 1915 and subsequent dispersion of project included six months of partici- narratives confirm adolescents’ percep- Armenians remain significant markers in pant observation, a survey distributed to tions and verify that decisions to address the development of an Armenian iden- the 231 eleventh graders, four focus ethnicity in the classroom are often left tity for adolescents living in the U.S. Her groups with thirty-eight adolescents, up to the individual. Consequently, work has since expanded to examine the fifty-two interviews with adolescents, and those teachers who are not comfortable social construction of ethnic identity twenty-six interviews with school person- with the topic do not raise the issue in across multiple groups, to understand nel. The analyses focused on how ethnic their classrooms. The data reveal that it the perceived influence of parents and identity is constructed across multiple peers, and to elucidate the role of social groups, how perceptions of parents and Award continued on page 11 Margaret Arcus Award he purpose of the Arcus Award will be for innovative work that ad- High tea is one of Margaret Arcus’ for Advances in Family Life Edu dresses a significant issue in family life favourite activities. High tea is a British Tcation is to recognize the efforts education, makes a contribution to the tradition that has been transported to of family life education scholars and scholarly development of family life the West Coast of Canada. British high practitioners to advance the field of education, and in which there is explicit tea traditionally consists of freshly baked family life education through research, evidence of underlying theory/research scones served with Devonshire cream theory, practice, and training. The award in manuscript. and preserves or jam, fancy sandwiches, assorted pastries, and of course tea (or coffee). ANNUAL CONFERENCE continued from page 9 The High Tea will be held Thursday, Bring your questions to the Tourism we can’t stress enough Nov. 20, from 4:00 - 6:00 p.m. during the Vancouver booth where volunteers will GET A PASSPORT (you Conference. This activity inaugurates the be on hand throughout the conference. will need proof of citizen- Award, and proceeds from the Tea will be Find out about restaurants, tours, and ship to enter and exit put in the Award funds. There will be a events— reservations can be made on the Canada). In addition, if short program at approximately 5:30 spot! There is something for every bud- you’re arriving at the p.m., including vocal selections by Bert get. Within blocks of the Hyatt hotel Vancouver International Adams, NCFR past president, accompa- there are art galleries, opera and sym- Airport, you don’t need to nied by his wife, Diane. phony houses, sports arenas, theatres, rent a car to get to the The cost of the tea is $40 U.S. or $50 several shopping centres and the world conference site at the Hyatt hotel. There Canadian funds. If you are a Canadian renowned Stanley Park. It’s safe to walk is great shuttle bus and taxi service from member who would like to pay for the around Vancouver or taxis and public the airport. P.S., the Vancouver Airport Tea in Canadian funds and would like to transportation are readily available. (YVR) is a tourist attraction as well - the receive a tax receipt for $20 contribution November in Vancouver can be sunny or interior of the International Terminal is to the Arcus Award, make your check rainy or cloudy or all of the above — no a gallery of native art including payable to BC Council for Families. U.S. snow except on our fabulous ski moun- weavings, carvings and totem poles. Members will receive a tax receipt for tains. It can be cool so bring a coat. We look forward to meeting you at the $20 for the Award. U.S. members make The Vancouver Local Arrangements 65th Annual NCFR Conference in their checks payable to NCFR. Committee looks forward to hosting you Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. Sheila K. Marshall at the 65th Annual NCFR Conference. If Local Arrangements Committee University of British Columbia you are crossing a border into Canada, E-mail: [email protected] NCFR Report September 2003 10 Section News

Research and Theory Section CFR’s Research and Theory nizer: Robert Milardo), “Happy Marriages, David Klein), and to congratulate the Section is very excited about Happy Life? A Multidisciplinary Look At Section’s 2003 award recipients. At the Nthe 2003 Vancouver conference. The Positive Influences Of Marriage” 2003 meeting, we will also pass the Thanks to a large number of outstanding (Organizer: Brenda Volling), “The effects leadership baton to the next group of submissions, we have a very strong of co-parental relationships on non- section leaders, chaired by Mike Johnson conference program, and the setting in married teen-aged parenting” (Organizer: of Penn State University. I want to thank beautiful British Columbia will be abso- Ted Futris), and “The effects of cohabita- my team—Mark Benson (Vice-Chair), lutely great. tion on child well-being” (Organizer: Heather Helms-Erikson (Secretary-Trea- Susan Brown). surer), and Susan Takigiku (Student/ The Section experienced a significant New Professional)—for their help and increase in all types of submissions, but The Section’s business meeting will take support in dealing with the Section’s it was especially heartening to see a big place on Friday, November 21, 7 p.m. - business over the past two years. increase in the number of symposium 8:15 p.m. Please plan your gourmet submissions. The large number and high excursions into Vancouver accordingly Hope to see you in Vancouver! quality of proposals created challenges (and remember that the Section tradi- Ann C. Crouter for the section’s panel of over 30 review- tionally serves dessert at its meetings). Research and Theory Section Chair ers (their names will appear in the NCFR The business meeting is open to all, and E-mail: [email protected] program). They had to make tough we especially encourage graduate students choices, but we will all benefit from the and newcomers to NCFR to attend. It’s a care that went into organizing sessions good way to meet colleagues, to catch up that pull together researchers from a on some of the research-oriented activi- International variety of perspectives around a common ties of the organization including NCFR’s theme. To whet your appetites, some of journals and the upcoming second edi- Section the symposium topics include: “Romantic tion of the Sourcebook of Family Theories y the time you read this article, the Unions And Risk Behaviors: Trajectories and Methods (which is being edited by program for the 2003 conference Across Relationships” (Organizer: Joseph Vern Bengtson, Alan Acock, Katherine will be complete. The Interna- Pleck), “Men as family caregivers” (Orga- Allen, Peggye Dilworth-Anderson, and B tional Section will sponsor one sympo- sium, six paper sessions (two sessions AWARD continued from page 10 co-sponsored with other sections), one poster session, one professional develop- is often those teachers who have under- dress multiculturalism and diversity in ment roundtable, one research round- gone a process of ethnic identity explo- classroom settings. table, and two teaching roundtables. In ration and commitment who are most Ani Yazedjian received a B.A. in Sociol- addition, the section is co-sponsoring a likely to discuss ethnicity in their class- ogy from the University of Florida, special session on intimate relationships rooms. Yet, the study finds that although Gainesville and an M.S. in Human Devel- in later life. I think the Section will have teachers are not explicitly teaching stu- opment and Family Studies from the a very strong presence at the conference. dents about their cultures, they are also University of Illinois at Urbana- not delegitimizing their ethnic group The papers are organized around specific Champaign. She is currently a Doctoral phases of the family lifecycle (e.g. early affiliations. Consequently, as a result of Candidate in the Department of Human their exposure to ethnic diversity and marriage) or processes (e.g., lifestyle and Community Development at the transitions). The paper sessions will be the respect they feel the school demon- University of Illinois at Urbana- strates toward their ethnicities, adoles- conducted in the same manner as last Champaign. Ani’s dissertation was the year, such that discussants will not pro- cents express the freedom to explore first step in her larger plan of research. their ethnic identities within the school vide a formal summary/analysis of the She plans to continue to work toward papers. Rather, the discussant will facili- context without feeling that their ethnic understanding ethnic identity develop- selves need to be relegated to spheres tate (and participate in) discussion be- ment during adolescence by broadening tween the audience members and pre- outside the school setting. The findings the scope of her analyses to include the from this project are significant because senters. For the first time, the posters perspective of not only the adolescent, will be arranged by geographic region. So they highlight the practices of an urban but also the perspectives of other social- high school that is relatively free of eth- if someone has an interest in Japanese or izing agents such as family members, Kenyan families, then it might be more nic tensions and hostilities and suggest peers, and school personnel. that schools do not have to implement convenient to find all of the Section’s complex programs with which to ad- Congratulations Ani! International Section continued on page 12 NCFR Report September 2003 11 INTERNATIONAL Family Policy Section SECTION continued from page 11 his year’s annual meeting in plan to attend the focus group meetings, posters on these topics in a single area. Vancouver should prove to be a scheduled during early morning or later great opportunity for networking evening slots throughout the week. It is my hope that both the paper and T and exchanging ideas. I’m pleased to poster formats will make it easier for Your colleagues, whose papers were report the Family Policy section is offer- attendees to find the presentations of selected for presentation this year, identi- ing a strong set of symposia, paper ses- greatest interest to them. fied some exciting learning objectives for sions, round tables and posters that ad- their sessions. I thought I would summa- This year’s program showcases the broad dress policy-related issues in the United rize a few of anticipated outcomes to whet scope of international studies conducted States, Canada, and Europe. Section- your appetite for the synergistic opportu- by students and scholars. A few presenta- sponsored symposia will focus on the nities that await you in November. By tions focus on multi-nation studies, but implications of work and marriage poli- attending these sessions you will be the majority of presentations focus on cies for individual and family well-being, provided with recent findings, presented 1-2 cultures. Each presentation will the strengths and challenges of low- with case studies, gain insights about enhance our understanding and appre- income families, policies that support policies and practices from a variety of ciation of cultural experiences. Across family relationships in the United King- countries and contexts, enhance your the presentations, there will be detailed dom, barriers to healthy marriage for understanding of factors influencing information about individuals/families unwed parents, and building “family” decisions, gain appreciation for diversity, who either reside or have a cultural back- into work-family facilitation. and you will have many opportunities to ground from the following countries: When you have an opportunity, check ponder implications and explore strate- Australia India Romania the preliminary program posted on the gies for interfacing policy, research, and Austria Indonesia Russia NCFR website. You will be impressed practice to improve individual, couple, with the quality and quantity of presen- and family well-being. Whew! You won’t Bosnia Iran Singapore tations you will have to choose from want to miss this year’s meeting! Canada Israel Spain during the conference. Our Section’s And last, but not least, congratulations to China Japan Sweden sessions span the conference beginning our newly-elected officers, Bonnie Braun, Colombia Kazakstan Taiwan with roundtable and paper sessions on Chair-Elect and Leigh Ann Simmons, Wednesday afternoon and culminating Ecuador Kenya Thailand Student/New Professional Representative. with the Family Policy Section Meeting Estonia Korea Turkey on Saturday evening. For those of you Hope to see you in Vancouver! Germany Palestine United Arab Emirates with an interest in Adoption, Work and Patricia Hyjer Dyk, Ph.D. United States of America Families, Prevention and Family Support, Family Policy Section Chair or Rural Families and Communities, E-mail: [email protected] Given this diversity, I think the program provides an interesting opportunity to learn about dimensions of family/rela- tionship dynamics around the globe. I Feminism and Family Studies Section wish to thank all of you contributed My aim in this message is to get everyone nized by new professionals Áine Humble proposals – your participation made excited about the sessions on tap for the and Catherine Richards Solomon about such a fine program possible. NCFR Conference in Vancouver! Please feminist mentoring. It’s entitled “Passing As the 2003 program is finalized, I am plan on being at the conference on the Torch: Feminist Mentoring of Gradu- working with Jay Teachman, 2004 Pro- Wednesday, since the FFS Section Busi- ate Students.” This session is being pre- gram Chair, to discuss ways in which the ness meeting is scheduled for Wednes- sented as the Student/New Professional International Section might be included day night. You wouldn’t want to miss it. Development Seminar. Speakers include in the next conference. I am also working We also have paper sessions starting Katherine Allen, Michael Johnson, Karen with Michael Benjamin, Executive Direc- Wednesday afternoon. As well as the 4 Blaisure, and Harriette McAdoo. I en- tor, to discuss plans for NCFR’s celebra- paper sessions & 1 symposium on the courage everyone, from graduate stu- tion of the United Nations’ 10th Anniver- program that were submitted to our dents to senior scholars, to attend this sary of the International Year of the Section, FFS co-sponsors 4 additional session. It promises to be useful, reflex- Family. If you have any comments/ques- paper sessions with other sections. Our ive, and thought provoking to NCFR tions about the role of the International Section’s contributions to the program attendees, whether they are currently Section in these events, please contact this fall, as usual, include engaging pre- mentors or being mentored. sentations by prominent and rising me at the e-mail address listed below. Also on Thursday, from 7 – 8:15 pm, a scholars. I want to highlight the special Thank you for your interest and support workshop organized by Katherine Allen sessions we have planned, all of which for the section. and April Few will be presented. This were initiated by FFS and are co-spon- special session, co-sponsored by the Jacki Fitzpatrick sored by additional sections. International Section Chair Research and Theory section, is entitled E-mail: [email protected] On Thursday, November 20, (4 – 5:30 “Power, Privilege, And Representation in p.m.), we will co-sponsor a session orga- Feminism and Family continued on page 13 NCFR Report September 2003 12 Affiliate Connection

Mark Your Calendars for AOC Events in Vancouver! f you’re like me, a professional high fered on fundraising, planning a confer- Development.” These papers will provide light each year is attending the ence, and involving affiliated council tangible strategies for initiating and en- INational Council on Family Relations members in public policy. We also hope hancing student affiliated councils. The Conference. This year’s meeting should to have someone available to provide second event is a Meeting of Presidents be a special treat, not only because of a guidelines and assistance in developing of Affiliated Student Council (although very strong program and a fascinating and maintaining engaging and effective all those in leadership or wish to provide theme, but also because of its location in websites. A brunch buffet will be available leadership are invited); it will occur on Vancouver. In this column, I’d like to to all those who participate. The AOC Friday, November 21 from 8:30 a.m. highlight the special events being spon- Business Meeting will follow the leader- until 10:00 a.m. This event was hugely sored by the Association of Councils. ship-training workshop at 1:00 p.m. successful last year as students and advi- sors exchanged ideas, networked, and The Association of Councils Leadership There are two events of particular inter- reflected on practices that have suc- Training Workshop will kick off our time est to members of student/campus affili- ceeded and or failed to meet objectives. together on Wednesday, November 19, ated councils (or those who wish to 8:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Unlike previous initiate a campus council). The first ses- The AOC is sponsoring two posters at years when only affiliated councils’ presi- sion is called “Growing Campus Affili- the 12:30 slot on Thursday, November dents were offered free registration, all ated Councils” and is scheduled for 8:30 20: #67 is “Healthy Couples, Healthy leaders of affiliated councils are encour- a.m. on Thursday, November 20. Partici- Children in Alabama: Evaluating a Mar- aged to attend this event at no charge. pants will hear presentations on “Start- riage Education Program” and #68 is Dr. Arminta Jacobson, AOC Program ing an Affiliated Council with Students,” “The Marriage Enrichment Factor: Testing Chair, has organized a series of helpful “Increasing Membership and Participa- the Effectiveness of the Process.” In addi- roundtables that will offer insights for tion Rates of Student Affiliates,” “Reach- tion, the AOC is organizing a luncheon building and maintaining successful ing Out From Within,” and “How Cam- on Saturday, November 22 at noon to affiliated councils. Sessions will be of- pus Affiliates Can Promote Professional express our appreciation to members of the Local Arrangements Committee and to also provide information for members FEMINISM AND FAMILY STUDIES continued from page 12 of states who do not currently have an Feminist Family Research: A Workshop about Negotiating Ethical Informant-Re- active affiliated council, but who are inter- searcher Relations.” This compelling topic is important to the work of all researchers, ested in organizing one. Procedures for as we all struggle with issues of power and how we represent the experiences of the initiating affiliated councils, as well as informants in our studies. I’m grateful to Katherine and April for providing a forum resources available, will be presented. If for us to discuss and share our dilemmas and challenges and for utilizing a work- you wish that you had a state or regional shop format providing attendees with innovative strategies to enhance our work. council, be sure to attend. Lastly, we are especially pleased to be co-sponsoring with the Family Science Section Finally, the Association of Councils will a special session on Saturday morning, November 22, from 8 - 10 a.m. The session is present several awards at the conference. entitled “Safe Spaces for Students: Welcoming GLBT Students.” It will be conducted We have two outstanding student paper by Anne-Marie Long of the University of British Columbia, and will include a hands- awards, one graduate and one under- on workshop component so that attendees will be equipped with tools to make their graduate award. In addition, we will also campuses more welcoming for gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender students. present Meritorious Service Awards to deserving members of our campus, state I am delighted with the regular and special sessions on the program this year. They and regional affiliates. Be sure to check reflect feminist contributions to NCFR, reaching beyond our section to touch the out the AOC page of the NCFR website professional and personal lives of the broad audience of NCFR conference attendees. (www.ncfr.org) to learn more about In the past two years, we have co-sponsored sessions with 8 different sections! these awards. Nominations (including I want to close by thanking the FFS officers who have worked closely with me on self-nominations) are still being accepted developing the program for the past two years: Ramona Oswald, Kristine Baber, Becky for the Meritorious Service Awards. Warner, Kim Updegraff and Bill Rose. I congratulate Ramona on her election to FFS Mark your calendar now! Be sure to be in Section chair. I know she is keenly interested in your ideas for the conference program Vancouver November 19 through No- in 2004. The theme is especially appropriate to feminist work. See you all in Vancouver! vember 22, 2003. Anisa M. Zvonkovic Raeann R. Hamon, Ph.D., CFLE Feminism and Family Studies Section Chair President, Association of Councils E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

NCFR Report September 2003 13 Call for Papers Special Collection for Family Relations Innovations in Marriage Education Guest Editor: Jeffry H. Larson, Ph.D., CFLE, Associate Editor, Family Relations Over the past decade there has been a renewed interest in marriage education programs as the divorce rate continues to remain high and legislatures pass covenant marriage, marriage preparation, and marriage initiative legislation in an effort to strengthen marriage and stem the tide of divorce. As a result of these social conditions and in conjunction with the 2003 NCFR annual conference on the future of marriage, innovative premarital, marital, and remarital education programs are being developed by professionals in a wide variety of settings including high schools, colleges, churches, the cooperative extension service, governmental organizations, and private and community organizations. The purpose of this special issue will be to highlight innovative marriage education programs being conducted in these and other settings. In collaboration with the Editor of Family Relations, Kay Pasley, the guest editor of this special issue, Jeffry H. Larson seeks articles that describe innovative premarital, marital and remarital education programs conducted in a wide variety of settings. Program descriptions should include the theoretical and/or empirical roots of the program, a description of the appropriate audiences for the program, details on the content and delivery of the program, how the program is evaluated by clients, the results of evaluation, and effectiveness studies if available. In addition to program descriptions, submissions for this special issue also may include but are not limited to the following topics: Descriptions and outcome studies of programs with couples from diverse racial, cultural and socio-economic groups and with couples in different stages of relationship development, public policy implications of marriage education programs, critical reviews of the literature with implications for practice, innovative teaching techniques, marriage education programs in family service settings, and discussion of the future directions in marriage education. Instructions to authors are published annually in the January issue of Family Relations and on the National Council on Family Relations’ website: www.ncfr.org. If you would like to discuss possible topics, contact Dr. Jeffry Larson at Brigham Young University, Marriage and Family Therapy Program, 274 TLRB, Provo, UT 84602-8614, (801) 422-2344 or [email protected]. Deadline for submissions is December 15, 2003. Anticipated publication date is October, 2004.

Families and Poverty Research Conference Call For Papers The Family Studies Center (FSC) in the School of Family Life at Brigham Young University is sponsoring a research conference on Families and Poverty, March 10-12, 2004. The conference covers a broad range of topics including: parenting, health care for poor families, how family processes influence families experiencing economic hardship, consequences of welfare reform in the United States, economic status of ethnically diverse elderly, micro-entrepre- neurship in developing countries and others. Submit a two page proposal for a paper or poster to D. Russell Crane, Director of the FSC at [email protected] . Offers to serve as panel chairs and discussants are also welcome. Submissions are due November 30, 2003. More details on the conference may be found at: http://ce.byu.edu/ cw/cwfamhr/

NCFR Report September 2003 14 NCFR Report September 2003 15 CALENDAR September 16-20, 2003: Family Violence: Working To- gether to End Abuse, Family Violence & Sexual Assault Institute’s 8th International Conference at the Town & Country Hotel & Convention Center in San Diego, CA. Visit www.fvsai.org for further information. October 7, 2003: Creating Healthful Families: A Tool Box, Mid-Atlantic Council on Family Relations’ Annual Conference at Messiah College, Grantham, PA. For more information, e-mail Jackie Schwab: [email protected] October 16-19, 2003: The State of Marriage and Family Therapy, The 61st AAMFT Annual Conference, Long Beach Area Convention Center, Long Beach, CA. Visit www.aamft.org for more details. November 17-22, 2003: NCFR 65th Annual Conference, What is the Future of Marriage?, Hyatt Regency Hotel, Vancouver, British Columbia. For more information, con- tact NCFR: 888-781-9331, or visit the NCFR website at: www.ncfr.org December 5, 2003: Family Ties in Troubled Times, Min- nesota Council on Family Relations’ Fall Conference. Earle Brown Center, University of MN St. Paul Campus. Contact the MCFR if you are interested in attending: www.mcfr.net

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IN THIS ISSUE: Family Focus on… Marriage