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USF REAL Talk Webinar

Photo courtesy of stfrancis.edu The University of St. Francis is offering free professional development opporunities for educators through the webinar series "REAL Talk for Teachers."

Upcoming workshops include "Building Vocabulary for Reading" on March 8 which will discuss building vocabulary and reading comprehension.

"The Skinny on Diverse Texts" on March 22 will include speakers Estefani Gonzalez and Amy Schroeder discussing the importance of inclusion and diversity in classroom libraries.

"Educator Update with the Will County Regional Office of Education" will take place on April 5. The latest information on license requirments and news will be discussed.

For more information, visit www.stfrancis.edu/ real/professional-learning. To register online for any webinars, visit www.stfrancis. edu/real-rsvp.

USF Receives $90,000 Grant

The Illinois Department of Human Services has selected the University of St. Francis for a $90,000 grant. The money will support the Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) program.

According to Elizabeth Davies, dean of the USF College of Arts and Science, "Illinois' CRSS program prepares students for entry-level positions as behavioral health workers, specifically in the areas of substance use disorders and mental health disroders recovery."

CRSS training is, "Specifically designed for people who have lived experience with mental health and substance use issues," according to a press release from the university.

The press release further explains, "Once certified, Recovery Support Specialists work in a variety of capacities, such as outpatient drug and alcohol treatment, crisis response teams, sobriety maintenance settings like sober houses, and behavioral helath."

Enrollment is now open for the USF's CRSS program, with classes beginning in the Fall of 2022.

Students interested in the program can find more information online at www.stfrancis.edu/crss.

Photo courtesy of Jessica Scroppo

March 6, 2009

Girl Power: USF Professor Dr. Terre Layng Rosner Runs for U.S. Congress

University of St. Francis Professor Dr. Terre Layng Rosner has announced her campaign plan to run for U.S. Congress. Dr. Rosner has worked in the Communication Department of the University for 23 years.

Dr. Rosner plans to campaign for the first congressional district spot hoping to replace incumbent Bobby Rush’s seat. Congressman Rush has occupied the seat for almost 30 years. Illinois’ first congressional district represents over 700,000 residents.

Dr. Layng Rosner states, "I am running without money or connection to start over, to begin anew for the people living in my district. From Englewood to Midlothian to Tinley Park to Frankfort to New Lenox to Elwood. I think there is still good in our government. People like us can make it so.”