1/13/15

Psych Scoop 1/13/15

The inside scoop on staying engaged and up-to-date with the Psychology Advisor!
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PSYCHOLOGY ADVISING
--1.Last Day for Psych Advisor Kayla Kelsey
RESEARCH
--2.McNair Research Scholars Applications
--3.Mental Health Research in Mexico this Summer
--4.Research Lab in Psychology
ENGAGEMENT
--5.Apply to be a Peer Mentor with the President's Emerging Scholars Program
SCHOLARSHIPS

--6.Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship for Study Abroad, 2015-16
COURSES
--7.Soc 4511 Sociology of Youth
--8.CFAN 3301 Grad & Professional School: Success Strategies
--9.CHIC 3452 Xicana/Indigena Studies: History, Culture, and Politics
JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

--10.Breakthrough Summer Teaching Internship

--11.Volunteer at Kenwood Therapy Center

--12. Student Experience is Hiring

--13.Full-Time Care Manager at Natalis

--14.Employment for Graduates

--15.Conservation Corps Outreach Coordinator Based in St. Paul  

--16.Campaign Internships with Impact

--17.Full-Time Youth Coordinator

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1.Last Day for Psych Advisor Kayla Kelsey
We wanted to be sure that you have a chance to say good-bye to Kayla Kelsey, whose last day in Psychology Undergraduate Advising will be this Friday, January 23rd. She'll still be making sure the Scoop makes its way to your inbox, but she will no longer be working in Elliott Hall. After 4 years as a student employee, a year break serving as an Americorps volunteer and a year and a half as a professional psychology advisor, Kayla will be departing the U of MN for a new adventure - in Buenos Aires, Argentina!  Kayla will be flying to Argentina before the end of the month, finding a place to live and employment, catching up with friends she made during her study abroad semester there and - hopefully - visiting other parts of South America as well.  Best wishes, Kayla!!

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RESEARCH
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2.McNair Research Scholars Applications

The University of Minnesota's Ronald E. McNair Post-Baccalaureate Achievement Program is now accepting applications for summer 2015. The priority application deadline is January 26, 2015. The goal of McNair Scholars is to give undergraduate students intensive, faculty-driven research experiences and prepare students for entry into graduate school. During the the 10-week summer research program students: Develop a great relationship with a professor that is essential for applying to graduate school; Receive a $3,500 stipend; Conduct research with a professor; Develop a quality research paper; Receive guidance through the graduate school process (e.g. identify graduate programs, write a personal statement, create a curriculum vitae, etc.), and Present research at poster sessions held on campus. Qualifications include: First generation college student and low income, or from an underrepresented group; GPA of 2.75 and above; Full-time sophomore or junior and a U.S. citizen or a permanent resident; Students with a STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, or Mathematics) focus are strongly encouraged to apply to the McNair Scholars Program, as are student veterans. I encourage interested students to check out the McNair website for more information, and to sign up to attend a information session. Staff will be on hand to answer questions about the program and application process. Click here (right toolbar) to view/register for upcoming information sessions. Also, feel free to contact Anthony Albecker (albecker@umn.edu), Shade' Osifuye (osif0003@umn.edu), Bai Vue (vuexx085@umn.edu) or visit us online and on Facebook.

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3.Mental Health Research in Mexico this Summer

Undergraduate and pre-doctoral level students who are interested in conducting mental health research in Mexico during the summer of 2015, and who meet the application criteria, are encouraged to apply for the NIH/NIMHD-funded Minority Health and Health Disparities International Research Training program (MHIRT) which we refer to as the Latino Mental Health Research Training Program. Interested undergraduate and pre-doctoral level students meeting criteria should visit our website. Criteria include: 3.0 GPA or better, Research career orientation, Demonstrated interest in and/or commitment to reducing health disparities, Excellent Spanish language oral and written skills, Background in statistics and/or demonstrated social/behavioral sciences research experience, Undergraduates with junior or senior class standing for 2014-2015, post baccalaureate students, and pre-doctoral level students, U.S. citizen, permanent resident, non-citizen national, and From a group with health disparities including African American, Asian American, Latino, Native American, Alaskan Native, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, students from lower socioeconomic backgrounds and rural communities. The on-line application opened on November 15, 2014, and the last day to submit an application is February 2, 2015.
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4.Research Lab in Psychology

A laboratory at the Minneapolis VA Health Care System is conducting treatment outcome research to examine how individuals with schizophrenia change as a result of participating in computer-based skills training.  There is an opportunity for 2 undergraduate students to become involved with this project as a Research Lab in Psychology experience. The students will learn about the assessment and treatment of schizophrenia, with emphasis on symptom severity, social functioning, cognition, and rehabilitation.  Student will work as a part of a research team lead by a psychologist and will be involved primarily with scoring measures and entering data.  As part of the research experience, students will attend a weekly lab meeting in which topics related to the project are discussed.   In addition, students will write an APA-style paper on a related topic.   All research activities are conducted at the VA Health Care System. Students must be able to commute to the VA.  Student will be asked to register for research credit and to commit an average of 9 hours each week between the hours of 8 am and 5 pm. For more information, please send a resume to Tasha Nienow, PhD at Tasha.Nienow@va.gov.

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ENGAGEMENT
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5.Apply to be a Peer Mentor with the President's Emerging Scholars Program

The President’s Emerging Scholars (PES) is a four-year program that supports undergraduate students with high potential at the University of Minnesota. The objective of the program is to empower students to take advantage of University resources in order to meet their academic, career and personal goals. A Peer Mentor in the PES program provides leadership and models positive behavior for new students. Peer Mentors will work closely with PES staff, including college personnel, to support the success of PES students. There are two primary components of the PES Program as follows: 1) A 5-day Summer Seminar, where Peer Mentors will lead small groups of students through a digital storytelling workshop 2) Student one-on-one meetings throughout the academic year. Applicants should indicate their preference for either (A) Components 1 & 2, or (B) Component 2 only. Go online for more information about the position, and how to apply. Applications are due February Friday, February 6th. Questions? Contact Steve Cisneros (cisne004@umn.edu or 612-626-7388) or Annie Berge (amberge@umn.edu or 612-626-2605).

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6.Katherine E. Sullivan Scholarship for Study Abroad, 2015-16
This scholarship will provide up to $25,000 to give two seniors from any campuses of the University of Minnesota the opportunity to enrich their academic experience with a fifth year of undergraduate study in another country.  The scholarship is intended to support credit-bearing and usually classroom-based study abroad that immerses the student in the host university as well as in the host culture.  Proposals should be for full-time study for a full academic year or the equivalent.  Applicants must be currently enrolled undergraduates at any University of Minnesota campus; must have senior status (at least 90 credits completed) by the end of Fall semester 2014 with at least 30 credits in residence at a University of Minnesota campus; must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents; and should have a cumulative GPA of 3.5 or higher.  Applicants must be available for an in-person interview on the Twin Cities campus, probably on March 6, 2015. Application materials and instructions are available on-line.  The application requires a study abroad advisor’s signature.  Application deadline:  February 6, 2015.  Please direct questions to Timothy Jones at the Office of National and International Scholarships, 390 Northrop (natschol@umn.edu).
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COURSES
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IMPORTANT: Not all courses listed below are offered by the Department of Psychology, and you will need to meet with your college advisor to find out how they will fit into your academic program.

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7.Soc 4511 Sociology of Youth

The paths young people take as they move through adolescence and make the transition to adulthood have become longer and more variable in recent decades. These pathways are linked to broad social forces. This course will examine the consequences of recent societal trends for the process of becoming an adult. It will consider demographic trends and patterns of inequality, changes in the labor force, technological advances, the linkages between school and work, and changes in other major institutions, such as the criminal justice and health care systems. We will examine how these societal trends influence young people differently, depending on their social locations (e.g., gender, race/ethnicity, and social class background). The course will also consider youth agency; how young people envision their futures, make decisions and plans, and enact behaviors in an attempt to achieve their goals in the contexts of changing opportunities and constraints. Youth preparation for the future will be studied in the realms of interpersonal competence, physical and mental health, vocational development, and civic engagement. Finally, the course will consider social policy and interventions designed to enhance both this phase of the life course and to ensure a successful transition to adulthood. See the Class Schedule for more information.
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8.CFAN 3301 Grad & Professional School: Success Strategies

There are still open seats in the one-credit course CFAN 3301 Grad & Professional School: Success Strategies for Prep, Admission, and Beyond. The course is specifically designed to address the needs of multicultural students. The course format involves short lectures, discussions and interactive learning activities, as well as guest speakers and panel presentations.  Upon completion of this course, students will be able to: Explore and fully utilize unique U of M resources and opportunities that serve to make them strong candidates for various post-baccalaureate programs; discuss the general requirements and expectations of graduate and professional school programs (i.e., admission requirements, expectations of applicants and students, etc.); describe their own personality characteristics, skills, and interests as they apply to their post- baccalaureate career plans (i.e., articulate how they are a ‘good fit’ for programs); and articulate their post-baccalaureate plans, with specific strategies, for implementing their career/education plan. See the Class Schedule for more information.

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9.CHIC 3452 Xicana/Indigena Studies: History, Culture, and Politics
What is pre-colonial knowledge? What can we learn from the indigenous peoples who built the Americas? Does being Chicana/o or Latina/o mean being Indigenous? What does Chicana/o and Latina/o indigenous culture look like and sound like? What can we learn from current indigenous struggles south of the border? How are indigenous struggles in Latin America connected to issues faced by indigenous communities in the United States and Canada? What does it mean to be a Chicana/o or Latina/o ally to indigenous communities in a post-NAFTA neoliberal political climate? Explore these questions and many other topics related to Chicana/o and Latina/o indigeneity in this course! 3-Credit Course counts for “Diversity & Social Justice in the U.S.” LibEd requirement. Taught by U.C. Berkeley Ph.D. Candidate Gabriela Spears-Rico. Contact spearsrg@umn.edu for questions & more information.

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JOB/INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
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IMPORTANT: Organizations listed below are not necessarily affiliated with or endorsed by the Department of Psychology or Psychology Undergraduate Advising. Please exercise the same discretion you would in viewing any other source.
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10.Breakthrough Summer Teaching Internship
The summer 2015 Breakthrough Summer Teaching Internship application is now available and there are more opportunities than ever to get involved. Breakthrough Twin Cities helps motivated students overcome adversity to prepare for college with the support of older students passionate about education. We are seeking a diverse group of talented undergraduate and high school students (juniors/seniors) to apply for our paid summer teaching fellowship, complete with training and classroom teaching experience. Open to all majors! This internship was ranked as one of the Top Ten Summer Internships for College Students by the Princeton Review. The Summer 2015 application is now available online. Please check out the Breakthrough Twin Cities or Breakthrough Collaborative for more information.

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11.Volunteer at Kenwood Therapy Center
Kenwood Therapy Center is an innovative, 12-therapist clinic and training center in Minneapolis, MN. We currently have an opening in our volunteer program to assist in the front office as administrative support. Duties include scheduling clients, insurance benefit checks, confidential phone intakes and referrals; light cleaning, filing, data entry, and special projects. Parts of this opportunity include the chance to speak to real people about real problems, and will provide context to further positions and graduate work. Experience, compassion, maturity, good judgment, and interest in working with clients with emotional, relational, sexual, and other serious life issues are important. This position is ideal for upperclassmen or individuals contemplating going on to graduate school in Psychology, Family Therapy, or other mental health fields; or someone interested in general work in a mental health and family therapy clinic. We are looking for applicants that are able to commit for at least one year for approximately two four-hour shifts per week. We currently need volunteers during weekday evenings, must be able work Tuesdays this semester (Spring 2015). Administrative experience preferred, but not required.  We are looking for someone to start ASAP. If you are interested, please email a resume and cover letter with your experience and interest to Becca Shaheen, Volunteer Coordinator, at b.shaheen@kenwoodcenter.org. You can find out more about the Kenwood Therapy Center by going to our website at www.kenwoodcenter.org.

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12.Student Experience is Hiring

Have you been looking for an opportunity to gain experience in your field, help others, and make money doing it?  If so, we have the opportunity for you! Student Experience, located in Minneapolis, specializes in matching college students with young children, adolescents, and adults with physical or behavioral needs to assist with daily living activities as a Personal Care Assistant. Our company helps clients that range from age 4 to mid-sixties. While the majority of student employees are studying helping professions such as Healthcare, Education, Psychology, and Sociology, all majors are welcome. Working at Student Experience provides you with an opportunity to work on your professional development, gain transferable skills for your career path and helps to build your resume for future positions or graduate school. Student Experience does require a commitment of 12-15 hours per week and a minimum two semester commitment (summer semester included).  We also ask that you have access to a vehicle. Student Experience is hiring NOW for 17 part time positions!  Visit their website to apply today.
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13.Full-Time Care Manager at Natalis

Natalis Clinic is in search of a Full-Time Care Manager. This is a full-time position with possible evening and weekend coverages. Principle duties include: coordinate primary and specialty medical care for clients with complex and comorbid illnesses; coordinate community resources and help clients manage social service needs; administer, facilitate and coordinate process and outcomes’ measurement tracking on a client basis; collaborate with a managed care organization’s access management team; maintain contact and build rapport with clients; effectively use a common database for documentation, scheduling, billing and performance tracking, and perform other care management urgencies and administrative duties as needed. In order to be eligible for this position, applicants will need: a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation; be willing to travel around Twin Cities metro area (mileage reimbursement is available); proof of auto insurance; personal cell phone ($50 monthly stipend for work use). This is a salaried position ($32,000-36,000) with benefits and health care. to apply for this position please email a cover letter and resume to Jeffrey Wigren.
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14.Employment for Graduates
Blueprint Solutions is a small but growing software services company serving the hearing healthcare field. We are currently looking for graduates to fill a position as Training and Support Specialist. We are not looking for a specific educational background, but somebody eager to continue learning in a professional software/service environment. Good verbal communication skills required. For more information, please see GoldPASS posting 130808.
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15.Conservation Corps Outreach Coordinator Based in St. Paul  

The Outreach Coordinator will design and implement activities related to volunteers, Conservation Corps friends and alumni, and social media. The coordinator will recruit, engage and track volunteers and compile data necessary to expand the Conservation Corps volunteer network. This position will also coordinate planning and implementation of events, lead social media efforts and assist with marketing, communications, fundraising and community outreach activities. Outreach will focus on volunteer organizations, corporations with volunteer programs, partner organizations, communities where events take place and Conservation Corps stakeholders. This is a full-time, salaried position. View the Posting & Position Description online. Application Deadline: February 2, 2015. Submit a cover letter and resume to: hr@conservationcorps.org

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16.Campaign Internships with Impact
Apply for an Impact internship today: Impact partners with Environment America, PIRG and Fair Share to run field campaigns on issues like global warming, clean water and the influence of big money on our democracy. If you want to make an impact on big issues that matter, apply to be an Impact intern TODAY. As an intern, you'll learn how to recruit and get more people involved in a campaign or issue you care about, you'll get an inside look at how non-profits function, and you'll get work side by side the Impact recruitment director to recruit and hire the next class of Impact organizers. You can read more about our internships on our website. If you're graduating this year: you can also apply to be an Impact Campaign Organizer. It is a full-time, two-year program that's all about winning concrete, lasting change in our country. You can read more about becoming a campaign organizer. For questions, contact Michelle Hesterberg (michelle@weareimpact.org)
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17.Full-Time Youth Coordinator

Partnership Academy (PA) is hiring a full time youth coordinator. PA is a charter school in Richfield. The Youth Program Coordinator will develop and facilitate after-school and in-school academic and enrichment programming for youth enrolled at PA. Ability to provide English/Spanish translation preferred. See the full post online.

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