The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign is contacting undergraduate students on behalf of Dr. William T. Trent from the Department of Educational Policy Studies at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Under his supervision, Dr. Trent and a team of graduate student researchers are studying the perceptions and experiences of undergraduate students in the STEM fields at large, research, public universities. All that is required to participate in the study is a 30-minute online survey regarding your experiences as an undergraduate student in the STEM fields. Participants who complete the survey will receive a $10 Amazon.com gift card. If you are interested in participating in the study, please click on the following link, which will direct you to the online survey
https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/NHZJQPZ
Please note that you have until July 15, 2010 to complete the survey, or until a maximum number of respondents on your campus answer the survey, whichever comes first. If you have any questions, please contact the research team at stem@education.illinois.edu. Thank you for your time and consideration. Dr. Trent and his associates appreciate your interest in their study.
Sincerely,
Casey E. George-Jackson, PhD
Project Director & Research Associate
Project STEP-UP
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1310 S. Sixth Street, MC 708 Champaign, IL 61820
217-244-5274
http://stepup.education.illinois.edu/
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Boren Scholarship Presentation on July 21
On July 21, 2010 from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in Ballantine 304, a representative from the Institute of International Education will be speaking with interested students about the David L. Boren Scholarships and Fellowships.
July 21, 2010
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Ballantine Hall Room 304
Boren Awards provide a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.
The Boren Scholarship provides opportunities for undergraduate students to study in countries that are generally underrepresented in study abroad. Boren Scholars are awarded up to $20,000 for an academic year.
The Boren Fellowship allows graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate studies. Boren Fellows can be awarded up to $30,000.
Additional information on preferred geographic regions, languages, fields of study and application procedures can be found at www.borenawards.org.
For more information please contact Steven Rose, IU Boren Undergraduate Scholarship Representative (rosestm@indiana.edu), or Paul Fogleman, IU Boren Graduate Fellowship Representative (pfoglema@indiana.edu), or contact Boren Awards at 1 800 618 NSEP or boren@iie.org.
July 21, 2010
3:00-5:00 p.m.
Ballantine Hall Room 304
Boren Awards provide a unique funding opportunity for U.S. students to study world regions critical to U.S. interests (including Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East). The countries of Western Europe, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand are excluded.
The Boren Scholarship provides opportunities for undergraduate students to study in countries that are generally underrepresented in study abroad. Boren Scholars are awarded up to $20,000 for an academic year.
The Boren Fellowship allows graduate students to add an important international and language component to their graduate studies. Boren Fellows can be awarded up to $30,000.
Additional information on preferred geographic regions, languages, fields of study and application procedures can be found at www.borenawards.org.
For more information please contact Steven Rose, IU Boren Undergraduate Scholarship Representative (rosestm@indiana.edu), or Paul Fogleman, IU Boren Graduate Fellowship Representative (pfoglema@indiana.edu), or contact Boren Awards at 1 800 618 NSEP or boren@iie.org.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
Mental Health Technicians Sought - Apply Soon
Bloomington Meadows Hospital is seeking applicants who are interested in part-time or full-time work as a Mental Health Technician. Current students and recent graduates are invited to apply.
At Bloomington Meadows Hospital, we strive to find candidates who share similar guiding values. We are dedicated to delivering professional and compassionate care fostered by teamwork, respect, and dedication to ethical practices. We are seeking full-time and part-time Mental Health Technicians on all shifts.
The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. Degree or interest in social work, psychology or recreational therapy, and experience in behavioral healthcare strongly preferred or direct patient care experience. CPR certification is a plus. May require overtime and flexible hours.
Please submit your resume to Amanda Shettlesworth, Human Resources Director at amanda.shettlesworth@psysolutions.com or fill out an application at 3600 N Prow Road, Bloomington, Indiana.
Announced by:
Amanda J. Shettlesworth
Human Resources Director
Bloomington Meadows Hospital
3600 N. Prow Road
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-961-2422
Fax : 812-961-2478
At Bloomington Meadows Hospital, we strive to find candidates who share similar guiding values. We are dedicated to delivering professional and compassionate care fostered by teamwork, respect, and dedication to ethical practices. We are seeking full-time and part-time Mental Health Technicians on all shifts.
The Mental Health Technician functions as an active part of the treatment team, providing continuous patient care, supervision, interaction, and role modeling to patients ranging in age from preschool through geriatrics depending on which unit worked. Degree or interest in social work, psychology or recreational therapy, and experience in behavioral healthcare strongly preferred or direct patient care experience. CPR certification is a plus. May require overtime and flexible hours.
Please submit your resume to Amanda Shettlesworth, Human Resources Director at amanda.shettlesworth@psysolutions.com or fill out an application at 3600 N Prow Road, Bloomington, Indiana.
Announced by:
Amanda J. Shettlesworth
Human Resources Director
Bloomington Meadows Hospital
3600 N. Prow Road
Bloomington, IN 47404
812-961-2422
Fax : 812-961-2478
Monday, June 7, 2010
New Career Course for Fall Term
ASCS-Q 377: The Art of Meaningful Work (3 cr) Class Number 22494 Meets 6:00 - 8:30 p.m. on Wednesdays in WH 204 Open to any junior or senior who has *not* taken ASCS-Q 294
ASCS-Q 377 is a course for juniors and seniors who are beginning to think about life after college, and for whom finding meaningful work is of the utmost importance. This course is offered through the College of Arts and Sciences.
In the 20th century, the illustrious psychologist and concentration camp survivor Viktor Frankl wrote, "The truth is that as the struggle for survival has subsided, the question has emerged - survival for what? Ever more people today have the means to live, but no meaning to live for." Now, in the rapidly changing world of the 21st century and contemporary issues of economic, social, and environmental concern, most of us would like to find meaning in our work, and the sense that there is a deeper purpose to our lives. Each of us wants to serve the world in our own unique way, and yet it is easy to lose touch, or never really become clear about, what this might mean for us. In this course we will examine the idea that each of us has a "calling" or unique gift to bring into the world. We will ask questions such as:
* What kind of world do I want to live in?
* What are the personal gifts that I can bring into my work, and to others?
* What moves me to want to act?
Through experiential and self-reflective individual and group exercises from a variety of perspectives, you will be challenged to subjectively explore personal issues of meaning and spirituality and to discover your strengths, values, and passions, while objectively exploring topics such as the economic context of work, the environmental crisis and work, and the idea of "right livelihood." The discussion component of this class will be emphasized, and you will be asked to dig deep in order to develop a unique philosophy of meaningful work, and to discover the calling to which you are led.
Announced by course instructor:
Beth Kreitl, MS, EdS, NCC
Associate Director, Student Services
Indiana University
Career Development Center
Arts & Sciences Career Services
kbethany@indiana.edu|www.iucareers.com
812.855.9888
ASCS-Q 377 is a course for juniors and seniors who are beginning to think about life after college, and for whom finding meaningful work is of the utmost importance. This course is offered through the College of Arts and Sciences.
In the 20th century, the illustrious psychologist and concentration camp survivor Viktor Frankl wrote, "The truth is that as the struggle for survival has subsided, the question has emerged - survival for what? Ever more people today have the means to live, but no meaning to live for." Now, in the rapidly changing world of the 21st century and contemporary issues of economic, social, and environmental concern, most of us would like to find meaning in our work, and the sense that there is a deeper purpose to our lives. Each of us wants to serve the world in our own unique way, and yet it is easy to lose touch, or never really become clear about, what this might mean for us. In this course we will examine the idea that each of us has a "calling" or unique gift to bring into the world. We will ask questions such as:
* What kind of world do I want to live in?
* What are the personal gifts that I can bring into my work, and to others?
* What moves me to want to act?
Through experiential and self-reflective individual and group exercises from a variety of perspectives, you will be challenged to subjectively explore personal issues of meaning and spirituality and to discover your strengths, values, and passions, while objectively exploring topics such as the economic context of work, the environmental crisis and work, and the idea of "right livelihood." The discussion component of this class will be emphasized, and you will be asked to dig deep in order to develop a unique philosophy of meaningful work, and to discover the calling to which you are led.
Announced by course instructor:
Beth Kreitl, MS, EdS, NCC
Associate Director, Student Services
Indiana University
Career Development Center
Arts & Sciences Career Services
kbethany@indiana.edu|www.iucareers.com
812.855.9888
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Asian American Studies Culture Studies course
AAST-A300 Topics in Asian American Studies (3 cr.) CSA
Topic: Being Asian Americans: Challenges of Identity and Adjustment
Instructor: Joel Wong; TR 4 – 5:15 p.m.; Ballantine Hall 229
This is an introductory survey course that addresses issues of Asian American ethnicity, culture, and race as they relate to mental health, psychopathology, and psychotherapy. The theoretical underpinnings of this course are drawn primarily from cross-cultural, clinical, and counseling psychology, although frequent references would be made to the socio-political context of mental health issues.
The course comprises three major sections:
• a critical review of models of psychopathology and the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual IV (the "bible" of mental disorders);
• the interplay of Asian American cultural, racial and mental health variables; and
• the relevance of psychotherapeutic models and other mental health services to Asian American populations.
The pedagogical approach is guided by the assumption that the ability to reflect critically on issues intelligently will undergird students' future effectiveness as culturally sensitive professionals serving the needs of multicultural populations. This course will be particularly relevant to students interested in the helping professions, e.g., social work, teaching, counseling, psychology, and psychiatry.
The above course will count towards the Undergraduate Minor in Asian American Studies
Topic: Being Asian Americans: Challenges of Identity and Adjustment
Instructor: Joel Wong; TR 4 – 5:15 p.m.; Ballantine Hall 229
This is an introductory survey course that addresses issues of Asian American ethnicity, culture, and race as they relate to mental health, psychopathology, and psychotherapy. The theoretical underpinnings of this course are drawn primarily from cross-cultural, clinical, and counseling psychology, although frequent references would be made to the socio-political context of mental health issues.
The course comprises three major sections:
• a critical review of models of psychopathology and the Diagnostic & Statistical Manual IV (the "bible" of mental disorders);
• the interplay of Asian American cultural, racial and mental health variables; and
• the relevance of psychotherapeutic models and other mental health services to Asian American populations.
The pedagogical approach is guided by the assumption that the ability to reflect critically on issues intelligently will undergird students' future effectiveness as culturally sensitive professionals serving the needs of multicultural populations. This course will be particularly relevant to students interested in the helping professions, e.g., social work, teaching, counseling, psychology, and psychiatry.
The above course will count towards the Undergraduate Minor in Asian American Studies
EDUC-X 101: Learning Strategies for MATH-D 116
The Student Academic Center will offer the following course starting Fall Term 2010:
EDUC-X 101: Learning Strategies for MATH-D 116 Class Number 31252 Tuesday and Thursday
4:00-5:15 p.m.
BH 322
This is a 2 credit, semester-long, graded course, open to students enrolled in MATH-D 116 during the same semester.
Course Description:
Although the pace of MATH-D 116 is comfortable for most low-skilled math students, the material is nevertheless quite challenging and requires that students to be able to learn math independently. The X101 course is specifically designed to help students to become active, independent problem solvers who understand the finite mathematical concepts in contrast to an approach that relies on memorization, learning step-by-step procedures and outside authority telling the student how to solve the problems. Therefore X101 should be very beneficial for any D116 student. Students will be given many in-class opportunities to practice applying these higher level thinking skills of “questioning” and “thinking” to more finite math problems beyond those provided in the finite textbook and periodically under simulated test conditions. In addition, special individual walk-in evening D116 help sessions will be available to X101 students.
Course Objectives:
• Become more active learners who take control of their own learning by anticipating the upcoming lecture/discussion, summarizing the most recent lecture/discussion, and formulating questions they hope will be answered as they attend a lecture/discussion or read a text.
• Improve reading efficiency by learning how to read math texts actively, strategically, and critically to identify major math concepts and procedures.
• Analyze their own problem solving processes by becoming aware of what they know, need to know and are learning so they can relate new information to prior knowledge and solve math problems more independently.
• Approach learning as an on-going process that requires the use of a variety of study skills and time management.
• Discuss D116 topics and learn collaboratively with X101 peers.
• Learn effective test taking strategies for math exams and practice a variety of study tools that can be applied to all college courses.
• Practice the application of D116 knowledge under simulated test conditions followed by feedback concerning problem solving.
Announced by:
Sharon Chertkoff, Ph.D.,
Basic Skills and Outreach Coordinator
Student Academic Center
Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
316 N. Jordan Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47405
(812) 855-7313 phone
(812) 855-5474 fax
http://sac.indiana.edu/
EDUC-X 101: Learning Strategies for MATH-D 116 Class Number 31252 Tuesday and Thursday
4:00-5:15 p.m.
BH 322
This is a 2 credit, semester-long, graded course, open to students enrolled in MATH-D 116 during the same semester.
Course Description:
Although the pace of MATH-D 116 is comfortable for most low-skilled math students, the material is nevertheless quite challenging and requires that students to be able to learn math independently. The X101 course is specifically designed to help students to become active, independent problem solvers who understand the finite mathematical concepts in contrast to an approach that relies on memorization, learning step-by-step procedures and outside authority telling the student how to solve the problems. Therefore X101 should be very beneficial for any D116 student. Students will be given many in-class opportunities to practice applying these higher level thinking skills of “questioning” and “thinking” to more finite math problems beyond those provided in the finite textbook and periodically under simulated test conditions. In addition, special individual walk-in evening D116 help sessions will be available to X101 students.
Course Objectives:
• Become more active learners who take control of their own learning by anticipating the upcoming lecture/discussion, summarizing the most recent lecture/discussion, and formulating questions they hope will be answered as they attend a lecture/discussion or read a text.
• Improve reading efficiency by learning how to read math texts actively, strategically, and critically to identify major math concepts and procedures.
• Analyze their own problem solving processes by becoming aware of what they know, need to know and are learning so they can relate new information to prior knowledge and solve math problems more independently.
• Approach learning as an on-going process that requires the use of a variety of study skills and time management.
• Discuss D116 topics and learn collaboratively with X101 peers.
• Learn effective test taking strategies for math exams and practice a variety of study tools that can be applied to all college courses.
• Practice the application of D116 knowledge under simulated test conditions followed by feedback concerning problem solving.
Announced by:
Sharon Chertkoff, Ph.D.,
Basic Skills and Outreach Coordinator
Student Academic Center
Office of the Vice Provost for Undergraduate Education
316 N. Jordan Ave.
Bloomington, IN 47405
(812) 855-7313 phone
(812) 855-5474 fax
http://sac.indiana.edu/
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