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March 31, 2015

 

MARCH 31, 2015

Psychology Advising News

1. PSY Undergraduate Research Contract is LIVE ONLINE!
2. Considering Grad School in Psychology? Attend this Info Session!

Department of Psychology

3.Psychology Colloquium on Friday
4.Colloquia in Interpersonal Relationships Research - Thursday

Psi Chi/Psychology Club

5.LAST CHANCE to get your Psychology T-Shirt - EXTENDED!

Events

6.Author & Racial Justice Activist Talk

Research

7.Research Opportunity in Psychiatry

Engagement

8.First-Generation, Diverse, Female, Juniors & Seniors

Courses

9.Personal Leadership in the University – This Summer!
10.CPSY 4336 Development and Interpersonal Relations
11.Fall Health Career Exploration Courses

Jobs/Internship Opportunities

12.Student Peer Advisor Position in CLA
13.Volunteer in an Adult Mental Health Unit
14.Personal Care Assistant Positions with Student Experience
15.Math & Reading Corps Positions
16.AmeriCorps School-Based Mentors
17.Oasis For Youth
18.Visitation Supervisors and Parenting Coaches

March 31, 2015
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Psychology Advising News


1. PSY Undergraduate Research Contract is LIVE ONLINE!
If you are planning to register for Research Credits (Psy 4993 or Psy 5993) for Summer or Fall 2015, you will no longer need to come to Psychology Advising to pick up a paper Research Contract because the process is completely online! You can follow the link to submit your contract electronically. If you have any questions about this process, please thoroughly read through the information on our website. Any other questions can be directed to Psyadvis@umn.edu.
2. Considering Grad School in Psychology? Attend this Info Session!
On Thursday, April 9th, 3:30-5:00 pm in N639 Elliott Hall, Psychology Undergraduate Advising will be hosting the 'Psychology Graduate School Information Session' an opportunity to hear from a panel of UMN-TC Department of Psychology doctoral students in different areas of specializations, as well as our very own Coordinator of Advising, Holly Hatch-Surisook. Bring a pen, paper, and any questions you may have! As seating is limited, please RSVP to psyadvis@umn.edu with "Grad Panel" in the subject heading.

Department of Psychology


3.Psychology Colloquium on Friday
The Department of Psychology Colloquium will be hosting Dr. George Karabatsos, Ph.D., Professor of Educational Psychology at the University of Illinois, Chicago this Friday. This talk, "Bayesian Methods for Testing Axioms of Measurement" will be sponsored by the Quantitative/Psychometric Methods Area of the Department of Psychology. In this presentation, Dr. Karabatsos will introduce the Bayesian order restricted statistical inference approach to testing measurement axioms. He will then illustrate the general Bayesian approach through tests of key axioms of various measurement theories, including the Rasch model which assumes interval-scaled measurement of examinee ability and test item difficulty; and including the monotone homogeneity and double monotonicity models of nonparametric item response theory (IRT), which assume that examinee and items are measurable on an ordinal scale. The occurrence of axiom violations may point to the need to specify a more flexible IRT model for the given data set at hand. This can be achieved through a Bayesian nonparametric approach to IRT, which would define a more flexible IRT model that provides outlier-robust estimates of examinee and item parameters. Join us Friday from 3:00-4:00pm in 219 Elliott Hall.
4.Colloquia in Interpersonal Relationships Research - Thursday
This Thursday, the Department of Psychology and the Institute of Child Development are cosponsoring Colloquia in Interpersonal Relationships Research (IREL), featuring Dr. Paul W. Eastwick from the Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, University of Texas at Austin. The title of the talk is "The Relationship Coordination and Strategic Timing (ReCAST) Model: Integrating Evolutionary and Close Relationships Perspectives on Relationship Development." Evolutionary psychological models of mating suggest that people adopt different mating strategies, and these strategies vary in their emphasis on short-term mating effort (e.g., acquiring many partners) vs. long-term parenting effort (e.g., investing in one partner). Close relationships researchers frequently derive predictions from stage or time-course models in which dyads form established, interdependent relationships over time by coordinating life activities and executing relationship maintenance strategies. Crossover between these two literatures is limited; in this talk, Dr Eastwick will outline the Relationship Coordination and Strategic Timing (ReCAST) model as a possible synthesis of these two perspectives. This model generates new predictions about how people conceptualize short-term and long-term relationships, the extent to which short-term vs. long-term relationship length is predictable a priori, and the manner in which individual difference variables (e.g., physical attractiveness, sociosexuality) intersect with relationship initiation and maintenance processes. Meet us in Elliott Hall on Thursday (4/2) from 3:00-4:00pm in 219 Elliott Hall to check it out.

PSI CHI/Psychology Club

PLEASE NOTE: All students interested in Psychology are welcome to participate in Psi Chi/ Psychology Student Association activities. No previous participation or membership is required. If you're interested, please attend!
5.LAST CHANCE to get your Psychology T-Shirt - EXTENDED!
Get your Psychology T-Shirt NOW! By purchasing a Psychology t-shirt, you can help Psychology Club/Psi Chi continue to bring students together with fun, food, and psychology! These maroon and gold t-shirts feature a design that says "Eat, Study Psychology, Sleep, Repeat". They will be available to purchase for $15 until March 31st! Follow the link to get yours! Note: Please be sure that you order the correct size, there will not be extras on hand.

Events

6.Author & Racial Justice Activist Talk
Join the U of M for a talk by Rinku Sen, author and racial justice activist, on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at 6:30 pm in the Mayo Auditorium. Rinku Sen is the President and Executive Director of the national nonprofit Race Forward: The Center for Racial Justice Innovation and the Publisher of theaward-winning news site Colorlines. Sen’s cutting edge book Stir it Up, read widely by community organizers and taught on campuses across the country, theorized a model of community organizing that integrates a political analysis of gender, class, poverty, sexuality, and other issues. Prior to her work at Race Forward, Sen served in leadership roles for over a decade at the revolutionary Center for Third World Organizing (CTWO), where she trained new organizers of color and Free and open to the public. RSVP preferred. You can also see the event on Facebook.

Research

7.Research Opportunity in Psychiatry
The Molecular and Functional Imaging Laboratory in the Department of Psychiatry, under Prof Rajendra Badgaiyan, MD are looking for Undergraduate students in Psychology, or computer sciences for designing and running cognitive experiments and for developing cognitive models. Interested students should email their CV to Prof. Badgaiyan at rdb@umn.edu.

Engagement

8.First-Generation, Diverse, Female, Juniors & Seniors
Honoring Women Worldwide’s mentoring program, is an organization that pairs first-generation, diverse, female junior and senior college students with top female organizational leaders. 70% of past participating students have been able to find an internship or job through the connections they make during this program. Current Mentor organizations include: 3M, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Minnesota, Federal Reserve Bank, HealthPartners, Target, Travelers Insurance, Wells Fargo and others. Benefits for Student Mentees include: Leadership Development, developing professional skills, knowledge and connections to enter the work world, growing personally and professionally, developing skills and strategies to successfully resolve conflicts, forming valuable networks with diverse cultures, business leaders and student peers, enriching and deepening dialogue among female leaders of all ages, stages, and walks of life, creating your Roadmap to Success. During each meeting developing, building and expanding a Roadmap to Success plan. Qualifications for Students are: First-generation, diverse, female junior or senior college student, GPA of 3.0 or above; Major relevant to the business world (including science, math, engineering, technology, business, human resources, finance, healthcare, accounting, or any other relevant major); Desires to be in a leadership position and to make a difference; Invested in their own growth and development and the development of others, and commits to the program and has ability to follow through. HWW is now accepting applications for the 2015-2016 program year. Find more details and apply online or call 651-730-0900.

Courses

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.
9.Personal Leadership in the University – This Summer
If you are looking for an engaging course that will encourage your personal growth this summer, than Personal Leadership in the University (PA 1961W/OLPD 1301W) might be perfect. In this course, students engage in the online space in a different way to create community and explore who they are as leaders. Some highlights of the course include: high interaction with peers and instructor, a small class size of 26 or fewer, and a focus on YOU as an individual - your strengths, values, beliefs and how you use them in groups and teams. This course stands alone or can serve as the first course in the Leadership Minor. Check out PA 1961W / OLPD 1301W today. Questions can be sent to Jessica Chung.
10.CPSY 4336 Development and Interpersonal Relations
Ever wonder how your relationships have influenced your development? You may be interested in CPSY 4336 Development and Interpersonal Relations. This class will discuss relationships with parents, grandparents, siblings, peers, romantic partners, and mentors. Check out CPSY 4336 Development and Interpersonal Relations (4 credits) this Fall.
11.Fall Health Career Exploration Courses
If you are interested in working in Health Care and need a few extra credits in your schedule this Fall, check out the health career exploration courses (AHS) that are offered out of the Health Careers Center. Some of the courses include: AHS 1101: Orientation to Health Careers (in person); AHS 1102: Orientation to Health Careers (online); AHS 1600: The Future Physician, Medicine in the 21st Century; AHS 1602: The Future Physician - Experiences in Medicine; and AHS 2400: Writing a Personal Statement. All of these are great options for individuals interested in health care. Check out their descriptions online, and feel free to contact the Health Careers Center with any questions.

Jobs/Internship Opportunities

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.
12.Student Peer Adivsor Position in CLA
CLA Student Services hiring a Peer Adivsor. The primary duties of peer advisors are: assisting students with advising decisions; serving as a liaison between students and university programs and services; and assisting in the provision of academic support services including referrals to other academic units and/or sources of academic learning such as tutors or career guidance professionals. For a full position description, and to apply, go online to the U of M employment website (requisition number: 197255). Preference will be given to applications received on or before April 3rd, 2015, but application materials will be reviewed until the position is filled.
13.Volunteer in an Adult Mental Health Unit
If you are looking for a volunteer experience, there are opportunities available at Fairview Southdale Hospital in the Adult Mental Health unit. They are looking for volunteers who can commit up to 4 hours a week. Duties include talking with patients, doing clerical and other miscellaneous tasks, and assisting staff (no medical tasks are expected). This is an excellent opportunity for individuals who want to work in the field of mental health or medicine. If you are interested, call Southdale Volunteer Services 952-924-5020.
14.Personal Care Assistant Positions with Student Experience
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 11 part time positions! Visit our website to apply today.
15.Math & Reading Corps Positions
Do you know someone who would love to help children and begin a year of service this fall at our school? Marcy Open is proud to have been awarded Minnesota Reading Corps and Minnesota Math Corps tutors for our upcoming school year. The tutors are not a replacement for teachers, but are specially trained AmeriCorps members who will work with students needing a boost to catch up to grade level in reading or math. These evidence based programs see strong growth in students served each year, and last year served over 35,000 Minnesota students in schools throughout the state. We need your help now to recruit individuals for these openings and join our team! Our goal is to fill these positions before we break for summer to ensure they are in place to start the 2015-16 school year. In addition to extensive training, the tutors will receive on-site support and oversight from specially trained mentors. Tutors come from many backgrounds and include recent high school and college grads, career changers, stay-at-home parents/grandparents, and retirees. In return for their service tutors earn a living allowance,educational award, federal student loan forbearance, and other benefits.Please encourage Superheroes and change makers you know to apply online or learn more about the program, position qualifications, and benefits at MinnesotaReadingCorps.org or MinnesotaMathCorps.org.
16.AmeriCorps School-Based Mentors
Partners in Routt County is recruiting 11 AmeriCorps School-Based Mentors for the 2015-2016 school year. This position is an amazing opportunity to take a close look at the different aspects of jobs in the school, social work, and counseling settings while dedicating time to those in need and gaining valuable work experience. AmeriCorps members also develop professional skills related to working in the non-profit sector. School-Based Mentors benefit from a number of professional development trainings, and many move on to work in a youth-related field. AmeriCorps members earn a monthly living stipend and receive a $5,645 education award at the conclusion of their term of service. Go online for more information, or contact Lindsay Kohler, 970-879-6141 ext. 305. Interested individuals can follow this link to submit an application.
17.Oasis For Youth
The Oasis for Youth is hiring. Any students or alumni that may be interested or qualified should apply online.
18.Visitation Supervisors and Parenting Coaches
Families in Transition Services, Inc. (FiTS) is currently searching for contracted visitation supervisors and parenting coaches for the Twin Cities, St. Cloud, and surrounding regions. Duties would include, but are not limited to; supervising and documenting court ordered visitations for county child protection cases and family law cases between noncustodial parents and their child(ren). In addition, parenting education and skills are also offered in some family cases upon the social workers request. Supervised visitation and parenting education in the Twin Cities and surrounding areas will be offered as an in-home service or at an appropriate community setting. Supervised visitation and parenting education in St. Cloud and surrounding areas can be offered at our visitation center, as an in-home service, or at an appropriate community setting. Minimum requirement is a Bachelors degree in Social Work or related field (or nearing completion). A criminal background check is required for all applicants. In some cases, the transportation of a child may be required, therefore, it is required that all applicants have a reliable vehicle with valid and up-to-date insurance. Families in Transition Services, Inc. is looking for a committed contractor to provide a flexible work schedule that includes weekdays, evenings, and weekend hours.To apply, please email your resume to fitssupervisedcenter@gmail.com. More information on FiTS can be viewed on online.


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