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Baltimore
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Baltimore City Public Schools
Organized, formatted and presented data and produced a comprehensive Report Card on Elementary Schools in Baltimore with comprehensive statistics on measures of school performance and behavior. The Report was prepared and disseminated under the auspices of the Education Committee of the Citizens' Planning and Housing Association in Baltimore. The data were compiled and integrated in a DataPerfect relational database - and the report was generated as a single, massive - by prevailing standards - mail-merge document in Wordperfect 5.0 with data from an assortment of data sources within the Baltimore City Public School system, resulting in the first-ever integrated presentation of performance data for the public schools in Baltimore.
information-habitat.net/projects/schools.htm
access to information,
baltimore,
children,
database,
education,
government,
information ecology,
public participation,
publishing
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Baltimore, MD
1990.02-1990.04
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Citizens Planning & Housing Association - Education Committee
Developed Report Card on Elementary Schools for CPHA's Education Committee in conjunction with the Baltimore City Public Schools (BCPS) using a complex DataPerfect 2.3 relational database to integrate elementary school data from multiple sources within BCPS and generating export files to merge in WordPerfect 5.0 using styles and tables. Database design, desk top publishing; word processing training.
information-habitat.net/projects/cpha.htm
access to information,
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
database,
dataperfect digital engines,
education,
information ecology,
public participation
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Baltimore, MD
1990.01-1990.06
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Earth Day 1990
Organized an Interfaith sunrise dedication on Earth Day 20 at Fort McHenry - "birthplace of the Star Spangled Banner" - of a fifth verse of the U.S. National Anthem, the Peacemakers Planetary Anthem that begins "Oh say can you see, by the one light in all?"
information-habitat.net/projects/ed1990.htm
baltimore,
environment,
interfaith dialogue,
one light in all,
quakers,
values
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Baltimore, MD
1990.02-1990.05
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Morgan State University
Desk top publishing of Wellspring: A Journal for the teaching of the Humanities in the High Schools; training in word processing and computer operations.
information-habitat.net/projects/msu.htm
baltimore,
consulting,
education,
training
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Baltimore, MD
1989.01-1990.03
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Baltimore Area Recycling Committee
Successfully mobilized a broad based - and lasting - coalition of neighborhood, environmental and educational groups in a major re-direction of recycling policy resulting, inter alia, in weekly curb-side pick up of recyclables and a five year City Council moratorium on waste incinerators. Supervised the organization of a successful conference that played a major role in stimulating the growth and development of the committee's activities. Developed and maintained database of coalition participants, edited and desktop-published brochures, reports and directories of committee members.
information-habitat.net/projects/recycle.htm
access to information,
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
conference documents,
conference registration,
conferences,
consensus documents,
database,
dataperfect digital engines,
environment,
public participation,
recycling
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Baltimore, MD
1988.09-1991.06
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Friends of the Family
Design, development and training for database and survey design used to record intake and daily participation in Family Support Centers funded by the Maryland State Government. Also provided training in word processing and in generating and formatting activity reports from the database.
information-habitat.net/projects/fof.htm
access to information,
baltimore,
children,
community development,
database,
family,
government,
information ecology,
social development,
training,
women
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Baltimore, MD
1988.09-1991.04
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The Learning Bank
Database design and implementation for registration and performance data in Adult Literacy program; training in data entry and word processing using DataPerfect and WordPerfect.
information-habitat.net/projects/tlbank.htm
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
database,
education,
training
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Baltimore, MD
1988.05-1988.08
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Protologics Corporation
Responsible for sales of professional practice management software systems for small medical practices. Compiled database of medical offices in the Baltimore area; made presentations of Protologics software and hardware solutions; assessed needs for and feasibility of medical billing software applications.
information-habitat.net/projects/protolog.htm
baltimore
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Baltimore, MD
1987.11-1988.04
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Ultra Technology Computers
Assisted clients - mostly community-based organizations - with orientation in computer basics, in assessing microcomputer system needs, purchasing hardware and evaluating software needs; compiled database of prospective clients.
information-habitat.net/projects/utc.htm
baltimore,
training
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Baltimore, MD
1987.07-1987.10
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Community Law Center
Database design, typesetting, and training in word processing, database and general computer operations for the Community Law Center which provided legal and strategic support for communities addressing housing and land use needs and problems.
information-habitat.net/projects/clc.htm
access to information,
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
database,
habitat & human settlements,
social development,
training
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Baltimore, MD
1986.06-1989.09
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People's Homesteading Group
Set up database for mailing list, and provided training and technical support in use of the database and word processing for this organization that enabled low-income home ownership through an innovative sweat equity initiative.
information-habitat.net/projects/phg.htm
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
database,
habitat & human settlements
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Baltimore, MD
1986.04-1986.09
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Better Waverly Community Organization
Served as Co-Chair for Better Waverly; assisted in organizing neighborhood clean-up days; established and edited Better Waverly newsletter; developed and maintained integrated database for membership and organizational records, generating mailing labels - including ZIP+4 codes - and directories as needed. Expanded the database to include ownership records for every property in the neighborhood, classified as to zoning and type of ownership, enabling the identification of ownership of properties in violation of Housing codes - mostly owned by absentee landlords; initiated community gardening project.
information-habitat.net/projects/bwco.htm
access to information,
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
database,
habitat & human settlements,
home ownership,
information ecology,
publishing,
recycling,
urban agriculture
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Baltimore, MD
1985.10-1990.05
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City College of Baltimore
Completed Continuing Education courses in Systems Analysis and Human Anatomy.
information-habitat.net/projects/ccb.htm
baltimore,
education,
information ecology
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Baltimore, MD
1985.06-1986.06
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Waverly Family Center
Member of Board when the recently-formed Waverly Family Center - with a mission of providing support for young low-income single mothers and their children - was in a major growth period, and engaged in planning and fund-raising for the construction of a new building. The Center was one of a small initial group of family centers funded by the State of Maryland - following the passage of enabling legislation.
information-habitat.net/projects/wfc.htm
baltimore,
by-laws,
children,
community-based organizations,
database,
family
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Baltimore, MD
1985.04-1990.04
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Computer Users in Social Services: Maryland Regional Chapter
Active participant in planning meetings and workshops; provided training and support in word processing and database applications; developed directory of Maryland social service professionals involved in microcomputer applications.
information-habitat.net/projects/cuss-md.htm
access to information,
baltimore,
database,
information ecology
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Baltimore, MD
1984.03-1987.06
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Homewood Monthly Meeting, Religious Society of Friends
Clerk of Ad Hoc Committee on Unity with Nature, compiled and edited a set of Queries on Unity with Nature based on identification and organization of themes included in a compilation of related queries developed by other Quaker Monthly and Yearly Meetings. The Queries on Unity with Nature were later incorporated as the Quaker contribution to the Environmental Sabbath programme of the United Nations Environmental Programme. Developed a database of Members and Attenders of the Meeting.
information-habitat.net/projects/homewood.htm
baltimore,
consensus documents,
database,
quakers,
religion
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Baltimore, MD
1984.01-
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Alternative Press Center
Designed and developed DataPerfect relational database system for classifying and organizing coding of articles in alternative and progressive publication. Developed report formats using DataPerfect and WordPerfect that generated the contents of the Alternative Press Index, a quarterly publication that has been a primary library reference resource for alternative progressive periodicals. Provided training in data entry and report generation.
information-habitat.net/projects/apc.htm
baltimore,
database,
dataperfect digital engines,
information ecology,
publishing
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Baltimore, MD
1982.06-1989.09
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Baltimore Area Community Organizations
Technical support and training in the application of microcomputer technology in support of increased effectiveness of community organizations. Clients were community-based organizations working in community development, social justice, health, environment and peace. A primary focus was the integration of database and desktop publishing with WordPerfect for DOS.
information-habitat.net/projects/balto.htm
access to information,
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
database,
information ecology,
publishing
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Baltimore, MD
1982.02-1991.03
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Baltimore City Jail Administrative Analysis
Developed microcomputer plans, training and recommendations; developed and edited Policy and Procedures Manual for compliance with Maryland State standards; published staff newsletter; produced audiovisual materials for orientation of incoming residents; developed plans and proposals; prepared budgets and position descriptions; served as in-house consultant to mid-level correctional and administrative staff, including the design and management of a process for maintenance of an orderly schedule for meals, recreation and other services to inmates.
information-habitat.net/projects/bcj-adm.htm
access to information,
administrative procedures,
baltimore,
consensus documents,
corrections,
law and the courts,
publishing
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Baltimore, MD
1981.10-1986.03
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Greater Waverly Urban Farming Cooperative
Set up neighborhood support network for urban farmers, established community garden on a 1/3 acre inner-city plot that sought to balance a small organic urban farm with an abundance of wildlife and biodiversity. Since 1991, the garden has been used by an alternative High School in the Baltimore City Public Schools.
information-habitat.net/projects/gwufc.htm
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
community development,
diet,
education,
environment,
health,
sustainable agriculture,
sustainable development
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Baltimore, MD
1981.04-1991.06
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Workers' Action Press
Provided support and training in desktop publishing and word processing, using WordPerfect for DOS.
information-habitat.net/projects/wap.htm
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
publishing
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Baltimore, MD
1981.01-1988.12
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Baltimore Information Cooperative
Wrote successful grant proposal for initial funding of the organization, which was established to provide support and assistance to small charitable and community organizations in the use of microcomputers. Served as Co-ordinator - in conjunction with a cooperative arrangement with the Baltimore City Jail for a half-time leave of absence to work with the Baltimore Information Cooperative; support and training in use of database, spreadsheets and word processing and recommendations for microcomputer purchase.
information-habitat.net/projects/bic.htm
access to information,
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
database,
information ecology,
public participation,
publishing
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Baltimore, MD
1980.10-1984.04
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North Greenmount Community Development Federal Credit Union
Proposed the development of a microcomputer-based accounting system for a local community development credit union; wrote initial feasibility study and chaired sub-committee that planned the successful adoption of a multi-workstation system.
information-habitat.net/projects/ngcdfcu.htm
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
digital economics,
economics,
public participation
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Baltimore, MD
1980.09-1984.04
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Baltimore Environmental Center
Organized a successful coalition of environmental and community groups opposed to incineration of Baltimore City's sewage sludge, leading to the adoption of plans to compost the sludge in place of incineration; maintained membership database; secured a small grant for preparation of a Recycling Resource Packet that was disseminated in partnership with the Recycling Committee of the Citizens' Planning and Housing Association.
information-habitat.net/projects/bec.htm
access to information,
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
database,
environment,
public participation
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Baltimore, MD
1980.01-1991.01
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Chesapeake Energy Alliance
Organized and staffed literature tables on the dangers of nuclear energy and the advantages of alternative energy sources, sold bumper stickers and buttons, organized meetings and rallies. Mimeographed, collated and sorted flyers and mailings; stuffed and sorted envelopes.
Represented the Chesapeake Energy Alliance on a pro se basis in the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) proceedings concerning the re-start of Three Mile Island, Unit 1. In response to the flood of legal briefs in the case, proposed that a coherent system be established for identification of, and referral to briefs - leading to the subsequent adoption of such procedures by the NRC.
information-habitat.net/projects/cea.htm
access to information,
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
energy,
environment,
law and the courts,
public participation
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Baltimore, MD
1978.09-1982.07
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Baltimore City Jail Library
Established the first library at Baltimore City Jail; developed and implemented methodologies that became a model for prison law libraries in the State of Maryland; initiated education programs; designed and developed a simple cataloging system that was able to be managed directly by the inmate staff; trained and supervised staff of 10-12 inmate volunteers in a range of library procedures, including basic law library research in State and Federal criminal law; wrote successful proposal funding 7 full time and 5 part time positions under the Public Service Employment Program of the U.S. Comprehensive Employment and Training Act (CETA); developed and managed budgets for the library; designed and implemented audiovisual productions; supervised inmate newsletter and inmate self-help programs.
information-habitat.net/projects/bcj-libr.htm
access to information,
art,
baltimore,
corrections,
document storage,
education,
information ecology,
law and the courts,
social development,
youth
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Baltimore, MD
1974.02-1981.09
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Baltimore City Jail Corrections
Received basic training and experience in security procedures, key control and report writing. Principal duties were staffing key posts - and on occasion having responsibility for a cell block.
information-habitat.net/projects/bcj-co.htm
baltimore,
corrections,
law and the courts,
social development,
youth
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Baltimore, MD
1973.12-1974.02
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Baltimore City Jail Volunteer
Worked with a variety of self-help initiatives established by residents, including newsletter and self-help groups, and provided access to the library and its formerly inaccessible collection of law books; conducted small questionnaire-based survey on perception of self and significant others by juvenile detainees; developed preliminary proposal for a Learning Resource Center at the City Jail.
information-habitat.net/projects/bcj-vol.htm
access to information,
baltimore,
corrections,
law and the courts,
social development
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Baltimore, MD
1972.11-1973.12
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The Belly Food Cooperative
Designed record-keeping card for registration of work and information-sharing activities of members of The Belly Food Cooperative, a community-based storefront natural and organic food co-op. Worked as cashier, stocking, food wrapping, and weighing and packaging of foods.
information-habitat.net/projects/belly.htm
baltimore,
community development,
diet,
economics,
health,
information exchange
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Baltimore, MD
1972.06-1990.04
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Baltimore Experimental High School
Taught classes in the game of Go - the classic Chinese game of strategy that has been a continual source of inspiration and guidance for subsequent strategy - and a workshop that used video as a vehicle for observing and understanding one's presentation of self.
information-habitat.net/projects/behs.htm
baltimore,
education,
strategy,
youth
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Baltimore, MD
1970.09-1971.12
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People's Free Medical Clinic
Hosted initial meeting for what became a successful community-based free medical clinic. Assisted with information management and as a volunteer counselor.
information-habitat.net/projects/pfmc.htm
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
health
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Baltimore, MD
1970.04-1978.12
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Baltimore Defense Committee
Participated in support activities for the Baltimore Defense Committee, which the Interfaith Peace Committee became after the burning of draft records by the "Catonsville Nine", led by the later Father Philip Berrigan; assisted in planning meetings, rallies, etc., folded and stapled flyers, and stuffed and sorted envelopes, and prepared them for non-profit mail delivery.
information-habitat.net/projects/bdc.htm
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
peace,
publishing
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Baltimore, MD
1968.03-1972.01
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Baltimore Interfaith Peace Mission
Participated in meetings, organized by the late Father Philip Berrigan, of advocates for peace in Vietnam; distributed leaflets, etc. Following the Baltimore Four and the Catonsville Nine draft protests, the organization evolved into the Baltimore Defense Committee.
information-habitat.net/projects/baltoipm.htm
baltimore,
community-based organizations,
interfaith dialogue,
peace
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Baltimore, MD
1967.10-1968.03
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The Johns Hopkins University, Social Relations Department
M.A. 1973, completing all Ph.D. requirements except dissertation. Specialized in small group dynamics, interpersonal and organizational behaviour, personality, criminology, quantitative research methods and mathematical sociology. Research Assistant on National Science Foundation projects, with a focus on data management, measurement, analysis and presentation, research design and methodology, computer programming, communication dynamics, and measurement of interpersonal behaviour and personality.
The Johns Hopkins University was founded by Johns Hopkins, a Baltimore Quaker, yet by 1973, it was by far the largest university as measured by military contracts and research grants. An alternative approach to knowledge
information-habitat.net/projects/jhu.htm
baltimore,
education,
information ecology,
mathematics,
peace cubes,
social development
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Baltimore, MD
1967.09-1972.10
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