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Graduate School Newsletter - May 2006


[Community Counseling Update]

Congratulations to….

Jacalyn Barnett, John Nisky, Laura Scott, and Amber Vadinie who recently passed the National Counselor Exam for Licensure and Certification (NCE) in Ohio.

Recent graduate Julie Minarczik who has recently hired at Beech Brook as an Outpatient Case Manager.

A Tip of the Hat to….

Students Kerrie Ann Cerino and Billie J. Gilliam who presented posters at the Ohio Counselors Association in November. Ms. Cerino’s poster was entitled “The Physiological, Social and Psychological Components of Psychoimmunology” and Ms. Gilliam’s poster was “Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder and Neonaticide.”

Elissa Bortz received a Student Initiative Scholarship Grant to attend the Association for Death Education and Counseling, which is the professional organization that supports the field.

Circle Your Calendars Now

For the 13th annual Beta Chi Wellness Conference on Friday, November 17th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This year’s featured speaker will be Dr. Sylvia Rimm. Dr. Rimm is a nationally known psychologistwho has been featured on the Oprah Winfrey and Today shows, in People Magazine, and on NPR. She also has a syndicated newspaper column.

Her topic will be: "The Critical Effect of Competition in Counseling Families".This year's conference promises to be an interesting one for both school and community counseling students, as well as school psychology and other education students.

Beta Chi

Beta Chi, the JCU chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, the national honor society for professional community and school counselors inducted 30 new members during its April Induction Ceremony. The keynote speaker was Dr. John Ropar, director of the JCU Counseling Center, whose talk was entitled "Counseling: It's Holy Work."

On To Doctoral Studies

Morgan Sprosty was recently admitted to the Argosy University Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology. Morgan, who has served as both President and Vice-President of Beta Chi, will begin her studies this fall.

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[Dr. Faiver wins Distingushed Faculty Award]

Dr. Christopher Faiver, coordinator of the Community Counseling program for The Graduate School, was awarded the 2006 Distinguished Faculty award. He has earned national recognition for his studies in counseling and spirituality. While serving as the coordinator of the Community Counseling program, he has published two books along with numerous journal articles.

During Dr. Faiver’s acceptance speech he claimed that he was so blessed for all he has in life. “There is an older woman who cleans the rooms in the O’Malley building. I often run into her after my evening classes. Each time I ask her how she is, she replies, “I’m blessed.” It is I who am blessed today.”

The Distinguished Faculty Award was first established in 1969 and is offered to a faculty member that exhibits excellence in classroom teaching, scholarship, advertisement and leadership of students and community concern. According to Dr. Mary Beadle, Dean of The Graduate School, “The one thing about Chris is how much he cares for his students.” Dr. Faiver’s recognition helps to show the importance of a graduate education, especially here at John Carroll University. Contributed by Brianne Vogan, The Graduate School.

[Joan Steidl Awarded AAUW Grant]

Joan Steidl, Community Counseling, was awarded an American Association of University Women (AAUW) 2006-2007 Career Development Grant. Steidl, an AAUW member, was awarded the grant for her final year during which time she will be doing her Practicum and Internship field placement. A portion of her Practicum/Internship will be at the JCU Career Services Center where she will conduct psychoeducational therapy groups to help female students reduce math anxiety in order to broaden their career choices. Career Development Grants support women who hold a bachelor's degree and are preparing to advance their careers, change careers, or re-enter the work force. The AAUW Educational Foundation--the world's largest source of funding exclusively for graduate women--supports aspiring scholars around the globe, teachers and activists in local communities, women at critical stages of their careers, and those pursuing professions where women are underrepresented.


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