The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
November 2013
In This Issue MOU with Florida A&M Dr. Nancy Newton Teaching Awards Ricardo Grunsten Award Magazine Awards HistoryMakers Program International Psychology Dr Shore, Alumnus National Service Month Hispanic Heritage Month Child & Adolescent Conf. Tough Mudder D.C and L.A. Commencements Effective January 1, 2014, Canvas replaces eCollege!
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Message from the National President As we honor veterans during this month, we pause to remember and thank those who have given of themselves in service to our country. Oftentimes, we also find ourselves reflecting on service to others in the broadest sense. The Chicago School is known for the countless hours of service it provides to communities locally, nationally and across the globe, and for the institutional commitment to reaching the most vulnerable populations. This year's National Service Month held in October, an employee-driven initiative, which also engaged students, was yet another statement of our collective dedication as an institution, and to the power of our mission at work. During National Service Month over 100 staff members and faculty gave more than 500 hours of service in communities nationwide. See story below. We applaud and appreciate everyone’s efforts. As I use this time of year to reflect on my personal convictions, I can tell you how great a privilege it is to serve TCSPP, and to work daily to promote our mission and your work. It is quite remarkable what we have accomplished
together, and what we know is yet ahead. Save the Date!
Warm regards and Happy Thanksgiving, Michele Nealon-Woods, Psy.D. National President
Florida A&M University and The Chicago The Industrial Organizational & Organizational Behavioral (IOOB) Conference, July 18-19, 2014 Los Angeles Campus.
TCSPP in The Media Dr. Derek Hess Minnesota Public Radio November 14, 2013 Dr. Michelle HoyWatkins Chicago Business Journal November 12, 2013 Dr. Tiffany Masson Lincoln Park Patch Chicago Business Journal November 12, 2013 Dr. Jennifer DeFeo Dr. Marlon Sukal Dr. Clive Kennedy Psych 1 on 1 Various Dates Dr. Richard Sinacola Walmart World Magazine November 1, 2013
School Sign Memorandum of Understanding Florida A&M University (FAMU) and TCSPP recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to provide for the development of an articulation agreement between the two institutions. Once in place, the agreement will provide a bridge for FAMU's students to TCSPP's Community Psychology master’s program and the Counseling Psychology doctoral program. Dr. Halyna Kornuta (standing left in photo), TCSPP's Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs; and Dr. Orlando Taylor (seated right in photo), TCSPP's Chief Advancement Officer, traveled to Tallahassee for the signing of the MOU, which will further enhance the outstanding legacy of the FAMU Department of Psychology.
Dr. Nancy Newton Awarded Emeritus Faculty
Status Dr. Melody Bacon Aviva's Best You October 31, 2013 Dr. Michele NealonWoods Huffington Post October 16, 2013 Dr. Michelle Cutler Good Day Chicago October 11, 2013 Dr. Edil Torres-Rivera & Dr. Hector Adames Perspectivas Latinas September 28, 2013 Dr. Eleazar Eusebio Radio Islam September 26, 2013 Dr. Lejla Delic-Ovcina MPHProgramList.com September 24, 2013
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After 31 years of dedicated service to The Chicago School, Nancy Newton, Ph.D., professor in the Industrial/Organizational (I/O) and Business Psychology programs, will retire on December 1. During her tenure at the Chicago Campus, Dr. Newton served as Director of Clinical Training, Associate Dean and Program Director of the I/O Department, and also played a key role in the institution's growth and development. At a special reception held in her honor, Dr. Newton was named Emeritus Professor, in recognition of her devotion to scholarship across academic and professional disciplines. In a letter to Dr. Newton (pictured), Chicago Mayor Rob Emanuel offered congratulations on a truly remarkable career. In the near future, a scholarship fund will be established in her name.
Distinguished Teaching Awards Showcase Accomplished Faculty First bestowed in 2006, these awards support and recognize faculty members who have demonstrated excellence in the classroom, public service, and multicultural teaching. The recipients are nominated by their peers and students.
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Award for Excellence in Teaching: Dr. Jennifer DeFeo, Irvine branch of the Los Angeles Campus. Award for Public Service Teaching Excellence: Dr. Debra Warner, Los Angeles Campus. Multicultural Teaching Excellence: Dr. Hector Adames, Chicago Campus. Award for Distinguished Research and Scholarship: Dr. Elaine Fletcher-Janzen, Chicago Campus. Award for Distinguished International Research and Scholarship, Dr. Sayaka Machizawa, Chicago Campus. Ted Rubenstein Inspired Teaching Award: Dr. Cynthia Langtiw, Chicago Campus. Adjunct Teacher of the Year Awards: Dr. Krishna Chari, Chicago Campus; and Dr. Jean Cooper, Online Programs.
New Scholarship Award Honors Board of Trustees Chair Emeritus, Ricardo Grunsten Three students were selected to receive the first Ricardo Grunsten Award for Excellence in Scholarship and Community Service. Each receiving $5,000 are: Audrey Milburn, M.A., Los Angeles Campus (Irvine branch); Priscilla Cheng, LMFT, M.A., Chicago Campus; and Keri Lynn Doyle, a Clinical Psy.D. student at the Washington, D.C. Campus. Named in honor of Ricardo Grunsten, Chair Emeritus of TCSPP's Board of Trustees who retired after serving The Chicago School for 22 years, this annual scholarship will be awarded to students who exemplify the mission, vision, and core values of the institution in their academic and professional endeavors. More Scholarship News: Did you know that 30 percent of incoming 2013 TCSPP students received either a President, Dean's or Merit Scholarship in fall 2013? More than $1 million was awarded with an average award of $2,800. You can find more information about Funding Your Education here.
Diversity MBA Magazine Recognizes Drs. HoyWatkins and Masson
(L-R) Drs. Masson and Hoy-Watkins display their awards at the Diversity MBA Magazine’s Annual Business Leaders Conference and Awards Gala.
Michelle Hoy-Watkins, Psy.D., and Tiffany Masson, Psy.D., both from the Chicago Campus, have been named to Diversity MBA Magazine’s Top 100 Under 50 Diverse & Emerging Leaders. Read more here.
Dr. Orlando Taylor Returns to High School to Encourage Students in HistoryMakers Program
In response to the Obama Administration's call for service, The
HistoryMakers program puts Black leaders in direct contact with young people all across the nation to motivate students directly. Dr. Taylor became a HistoryMaker at the invitation of Tyner Academy in his home town of Chattanooga (TN). Dr. Taylor spoke to students about the meaning of education, the importance of getting more involved with history, and the opportunities found at The Chicago School and higher education in general.
International Psychology Program "Roundup" The Chicago School is committed to training professionals with a foundational respect of individual and cultural differences. Demonstrating this commitment, here is a "roundup" of some of the International Psychology (IP) Program activities across the campuses:
International Education Week took place November 1117, resulting in the involvement of 140 students, faculty and staff in on-campus and web presentations, and panel discussions on topics ranging from IP job search skills and international research, to IP field experiences in Brazil and Ghana. During International Education Week, the 2013 Global Impact Scholarship winners were announced. Recipients each received up to $1,000. The winners are: Patarasiri Virutamavongsa (Thailand) and Christeen Silva (Sri Lanka) from the Los Angeles Campus. And from the Chicago Campus: Nidhi Trivedi (Canada), Camellia Wong (Singapore) and Kimeisha Chambers (Jamaica). TCSPP's Center for International Studies announced faculty grant awards for projects involving visiting scholars. Dr. Orlando Taylor was awarded a grant to welcome Dr. Gerrit Bartus Dielissen from the Universiteit Utrecht in The Netherlands to discuss immigration and mental health issues. Dr. Keith Carroll was awarded a grant to welcome scholar Judy Wang of Wan Li Business School to work with faculty and students at the Chicago Campus on business issues related to China's economy. Dr. Robert Cleve presented his final research findings for the University of Sao Paulo on October 2. Dr. Viviane de Castro Pecanha assisted with translation of the verbal presentation; power point slides were completed in Portuguese for the mostly Portuguese speaking students and faculty. View it here. Faculty-led Study Abroad programs offer students the opportunity to take part in expeditions across the globe, and focus on the international aspects of psychology. The 2014 programs include travel to
Rwanda, Thailand, Northern Ireland, Israel, Peru and Zambia.
Alumnus Profile: Dr. Peter Shore A 2009 Clinical Psy.D. graduate of the Chicago Campus, Dr. Peter Shore is Director of Telehealth, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs at the VA Northwest Network (VISN 20), comprised of Alaska, Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. He is responsible for developing and articulating VISN 20’s telehealth vision, and overseeing 60 clinical programs. Dr. Shore works in close coordination with VISN leadership and other key stakeholders, as well as with facility leaders and staff at eight medical centers and 50+ outpatient clinics to incorporate new concepts and programs into existing systems, and provide education and training to all staff. In addition to his current role, Dr. Shore serves as the unit psychologist once a week on the inpatient psychiatric unit at the Portland VA Medical Center (VAMC). Prior to his current roles, he was a staff psychologist at the Portland VAMC (where he completed his pre-doctoral internship). Dr. Shore developed and implemented the VA’s first Home-Based Telemental Health Program. This year he was awarded the James Besyner Early Career Award in recognition of significant contributions to VA psychology. "The flexible approach in realizing my dissertation had a positive impact on my graduate education," said Dr. Shore. "There were several professors who served as great mentors: Drs. Michael Gaubatz, Kelly Ducheny, Michele Nealon-Woods and John Shustitzky who provided guidance, which was critical in developing my clinical skills while also providing me an outstanding foundation in mental health administration. Dr. Shore went on to say that TCSPP provided a good balance of clinical training opportunities, guided mentorship and informed research application. "Many of the tools I acquired serve me well in my current role."
Staff, Faculty and Students Embrace National Service Month Initiative
Service and community are two of The Chicago School's core values. In demonstration, TCSPP launched National Volunteer Month, an annual initiative held each October. This year, more than 119 staff, faculty and students contributed nearly 507 hours by volunteering at many local nonprofit agencies within each of their cities including:
Second Harvest Food Bank in Irvine (CA) Martha's Table in Washington, D.C. Youth Outlook in Chicago
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebrated
Students, faculty and staff with Dr. Arredondo (back row, second from left) during Hispanic Heritage Month.
In recognition of Hispanic Heritage Month, TCSPP hosted several events in Chicago and Los Angeles. In Chicago, TCSPP's Center for Latino/a Mental Health presented its annual Latino/a Behavioral Health Conference for behavioral health providers, and hosted 11 training and discussion events featuring faculty and experts from the broader community. The month culminated on the Los Angeles Campus with a special presentation to students, faculty and staff by Chicago Campus President Dr. Patricia Arredondo titled The Uncertainties for Contemporary Latino Immigrant Families and Their Resilience.
Dr. Eric Morrison Conquers Tough Mudder
Dr. Eric Morrison (on the far right with his brother next to him), Director of the National Center for Research and Practice in Military and Veteran Psychology, trained with a team of military, family and friends to participate in the Tough Mudder endurance race in Kansas City. Over the years, Tough Mudder events across the U.S. have raised more than $6.5 million for the Wounded Warrior Project.
Child Development Conference Showcases Student Presentations and Research
By Kathleen Ares, Third-Year Clinical Psy.D. Student, Child and Adolescent Track, and Conference Co-Chair The Child and Adolescent Conference held in October at the Chicago Campus was a magnificent day filled with scholastic presentations and representations of student research. The day began with an inspiring keynote speech from Dr. Patrick O’Connor, addressing his work using the superhero theme with children and adolescents. The poster presentation session
Pictured (L-R) Co-Chairs Mallory Zehe and Kathleen Ares.
showcased each Child and Adolescent second-year students’ ongoing research clerkship projects as well as other year’s passions within the scholastic domain. Overall, the day was a tremendous success, which could not have occurred without the help of the entire third year Child and Adolescent cohort. Specifically, I would like to thank the chairs of the committees, Eliana Swislow, Roshni Shah, Jessica Seiler, and Danielle Winston, and express my overwhelming gratitude to my cochair Mallory Zehe. Last but not least, I would like to reiterate my thanks to Dr. Kenefick and Dr. Cutler for their guidance and support.
Hundreds Graduate from Washington, D. C. and Los Angeles Campuses
In October, nearly 315 Doctoral and Master's candidates participated in commencement events in Washington, D.C. (left) and Los Angeles (right). At the D.C. Campus event, Maria S. Gomez, Founder of Mary's Center, was presented an Honorary Degree and delivered the commencement address. In Los Angeles Chris Stout, Ph.D., the Founding Director of the Center for Global Initiatives, received an Honorary Degree as commencement speaker.
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