Curriculum Vita: A document, used within the academic community, that comprehensively outlines earned degrees, teaching and research experience, publications, presentations, and features related activities.

Rose Louise Hovick

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ACADEMIC PREPARATION

Ph.D. Global Affairs, with a concentration in Political Science

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey

Anticipated completion date, 2006

Projected Dissertation: The Perpetual Conflict Between the Sacred and Secular Governments in Spain and Portugal and Their Former Colonies in the New World

Advisor: Miguel Cervantes, Ph.D.

M.S. Global Affairs with a concentration in Comparative Policy and Public Administration, 2002

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey

Thesis: Franco and Juan Carlos—A Rather Strange Twist of Fate for Spain

Advisor: Christopher Columbus, Ph.D.

B.A. Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies/Sociology, magna cum laude, 1999

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, New Jersey

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS

Human Rights and the Global Economy; Cities in Change; Global Strategy; Governments, Competitiveness, and International Business; Gender and Global Politics; Revolutions and Counter-Revolutions; Science, Technology, and Global Policy

AREAS OF INTEREST

Comparative Public Policy; The “New World” Economy; Reverse Colonization; Diplomatic History; Women and Politics in Spain and Portugal; The Decline of Religious Influence in Public Policy

AWARDS AND HONORS

Walter F. Weiker Scholarship, Spring 1999

Jay Rumney Memorial Award (excellence in sociology), Spring 1999

Israel A. Stamm Memorial Prize (excellence in language studies), Spring 1999

Phi Beta Kappa, inducted Spring 1998

Golden Key International Honor Society, inducted Spring 1998

Alpha Kappa Delta Honor Society in Sociology, inducted Fall 1997

NCAS Memorial Scholarship, 1995 - 1999

Edward J. Bloustein Scholar, 1995 - 1999

Dean’s List, All semesters

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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ,

Department of Political Science, Instructor, Fall 2002 - Present

· Cumulatively have taught five sections of Introduction to Comparative Politics and three sections of Government and Politics of Latin America.

· Select supplemental readings to enhance learning experience outside of class.

· Prepare lesson plans and lectures, as well as create relevant, challenging assignments for students.

· Grade assignments and tests, as well as final research papers.

· Maintain regular schedule of office hours for student tutoring and other questions.

Department of Portuguese and Lusophone World Studies, Instructor, Winters 2003 - 2004

Taught two sections each three week winter term of elementary and intermediate Portuguese.
Sponsored several Saturday morning trips to the Ironbound section of Newark to provide a real-world laboratory for students to enhance their speaking and listening skills.
Supervised language lab for providing additional assistance with aural and speaking skills.

Department of Sociology, Teaching Assistant, Fall 1999 - Spring 2002

Courses taught: Introduction to Sociology, Social Research I & II, Social Change and Globalization.
All instructor evaluations returned gave an overall instructor rating of “Above Average” or “Excellent.”

RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ

Department of Global Affairs, Research Assistant, Fall 2003 - Spring 2004

· Study surveyed 150 international college students (F-1 visa holders) to see if a correlation existed between perception of their native countries and their perception of the United States, its inhabitants, and its government.

· Assisted in the preparation of survey questionnaire; formatted questionnaire into an attractive and user-friendly design.

· Oversaw data collection; tabulated and tallied data using SPSS.

· Located books, articles, and other requested research information.

· Proofread draft and final reports for publication submission.

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

The World Bank Group, Washington, DC

Bank Intern, Summers 2003 - 2004

· Designed a supplement to AIDS awareness program for Latin America, focusing primarily on Brazil.

· Created culturally relevant outreach materials to target population (adolescents ages 13-17).

· Assisted webmaster with creating a user-friendly web site and database so teens would have online 24/7 access to educational materials.

Researchers “R” Us, Jersey City, NJ

Telephone/Field Interviewer, Summers 1999 - 2002

· Performed interviews in-person and over the phone for national social policy research firm, covering topics such as drug and alcohol education, welfare-to-work programs, and social security reform.

· Persuaded reluctant respondents to participate in surveys. Maintained call-log and made follow-up contacts when needed.

· Accurately recorded survey responses in computer system and on paper.

· Provided administrative support as requested.

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OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Newark, NJ, Paul Robeson Campus Center

Student Assistant, Fall 1995 - Spring 1999

· Operated information booth and answer questions for students, faculty and visitors to the Campus Center.

· Assisted Campus Center Manager as needed.

· Prepared conference rooms for campus programs and presentations.

Bagels 4-U, Waldwick, NJ

Counter Person, Summers 1995 - 1998

· Prepared customer orders quickly and accurately; operated cash register.

· Ensured that bagel stocks were always full and adequate supplies of spreads were available.

· Maintained a clean and attractive counter and customer dining area.

PUBLICATIONS

Hovick, R.L. (2004). “The New Europe: Will it lead to full integration?” Global Affairs, in press.

Hovick, R.L. & Quixote, D. (2004). “Spain and Portugal getting their say…and it does not come easy.” Global Affairs, 18, 66-80.

Hovick, R.L., Hernandez, M.J. & DiSantos, K.B. (2004). “Forward thinking, but behind on key women’s issues.” Review of International Studies, 28, 21-34.

Hovick, R.L. (2003). “That inescapable anachronism known as a constitutional monarchy (commentary).” World Issues, 33, 25.

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

American Political Science Association; Association of Women and Development; American Translators Association; The Portuguese-American Leadership Council of the United States, Inc.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Operating Systems: Windows XP/2000/Me/98, MAC OS

Statistical Software: SAS, SPSS, Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI) Software

Other Software: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, FrontPage, WordPerfect

Languages: Basic HTML, QBASIC

STUDENT ACTIVITIES

Advisor, Portuguese and Lusophone Interest Club, 2003 - 2004

Association of Graduate Students, 1999 - Present

Student Representative, Global Affairs Faculty Committee, 1999 - Present

OTHER INFORMATION

Extensive travel throughout the United States, Latin America, and Europe.

LANGUAGES

Fluent in Spanish and Portuguese. Basic understanding of German.

DOSSIER

Available at http://www.referencenow.com.