July 28th, 2015

July 28, 2015

Psychology Advising 1. Meet with Psychology Advising this Summer!

Research 2. Summer and Fall Research Opportunities on Child and Family Resilience

Courses 3. CSPH 3211- Living on Purpose: An Exploration of Self, Purpose, and Community

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 4. Graduates Interested in Higher Ed: U of M Student Services Position Openings 5. Research Internship Opportunity with Hennepin County  6. Family Seeking PCA: Gain Experience in Applied Behavioral Analysis!  7. Congressional Internship with Congressman Keith Ellison in Minneapolis

July 28, 2015 The Psych Scoop is sent to all Psychology Undergraduate students and alumni every Tuesday throughout the academic school year. Share your news with psyadvis@umn.edu!

Psychology Advising 1. Meet with Psychology Advising this Summer!  As you enjoy your last few weeks of summer, keep our office’s resources in mind. Summer can be a great time to meet with a Psychology Advisor to discuss ‘big picture’ things like getting involved and post-graduation planning -- things that we can feel too busy to think about once the chaos of the academic year begins! Advisors in our office are available for appointments year-round to assist with psychology course-selection and major progress, career and graduate school preparation and selection, and general engagement to make the most out of your time here. Schedule an appointment to check-in with us. We look forward to seeing you!

Research 2. Summer and Fall Research Opportunities on Child and Family Resilience  Our lab studies how children and families who face adversity are able to attain resilient and positive outcomes. We are hoping to find research assistants who can start sometime this summer and continue throughout the fall semester. We are happy to help you get fall course credit for any summer/fall work you do (summer hours can lead to credit for fall) or if you prefer, help you get Honors Experience. This position may be of particular interest to students in Psychology, Child Development, or Ed/School Psychology interested in eventually pursuing graduate school, but is open to anyone. Our research is focused on mastery motivation. Mastery motivation is conceptualized as a drive within all infants and young children to master their environment. For children growing up in conditions of adversity such as homelessness, possessing this drive to explore, to manipulate objects and to demonstrate agency can help them achieve better outcomes and show resilience. We have videotapes of young children interacting with various fun toys for several minutes. RAs code every 10 seconds of these videos on items such as "task orientation," "persistence," and "positive emotion," among others. You will receive extensive training on the coding process, and ongoing support throughout the project. If you would like to apply, please send us the following: a. Resume b. Unofficial transcript (you can find one on OneStop, save as a PDF file for free, and send the file) c. In the subject line, please write, "Application for MM Coding" d. 1-2 paragraphs explaining why you would be interested in this position (you can include it in the body of your email) Please send this material to ramak032@umn.edu. Feel free to contact us with any questions you may have!

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. 3. CSPH 3211- Living on Purpose: An Exploration of Self, Purpose, and Community  Living on Purpose is a 2-credit, primarily online course designed to help students explore questions of meaning and purpose in college and in their lives. In this class community, students will examine the context and meaning of their own lives, explore other peoples' ways of living on purpose, and consider the big questions that shape their present and future. Through, readings, reflections, experiential exercises, and assignments, the course offers students time to define their own purpose at this time in their lives and to help build a framework to lead a purposeful life now and into the future. The course is primarily web-based with three mandatory, in-person classes. Students must have 30+ completed credits (or instructor consent) to enroll. This course is a great option for transfer students and anyone looking to build a stronger sense of community at the U!

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.  4. Graduates Interested in Higher Ed: U of M Student Services Position Openings Be sure to take advantage of the University of Minnesota’s Job Search board, which includes frequent postings for student services positions in academic advising, career services, and more. Many of these positions do not require an advanced (e.g. master's or beyond) degree. One of the many current openings includes an Employer Relations Coordinator through CEHD Career Services. The Employer Relations Coordinator position is an integral part of the CEHD Career Services team within CEHD Student Services and is a critical role that serves the entire college by strategically identifying, building and maintaining employer relationships with a focus on creating and ensuring access to internship and employment opportunities for CEHD students and alumni. The employer relations coordinator leads and manages on-campus recruiting for CEHD and develops programming, events and services that connect employers to CEHD students and alumni. To find the position, enter the job ID in the keyword search: 302645 on the University of Minnesota Job Search Board. If you have further questions about the CEHD Employer Relations Coordinator position, please contact the search committee chair Sheri Beck at sbeck@umn.edu 5. Research Internship Opportunity with Hennepin County  Hennepin County's Department of Community Corrections and Rehabilitation is currently looking to recruit students for an undergraduate internship with the county’s Sex Offender Unit. The internship will provide students experience in research and data collection. Six years ago Hennepin County created a Microsoft Access database to house information regarding child pornography offenders including demographics, treatment completions, and diagnoses. The student intern would be responsible for adding approximately 80 new cases to the database and updating approximately 200 records that are already in the database. The statistics from this database are used to inform judges and have previously been presented to the Department of Justice in Washington, DC. The student would not be interacting with any clients, but would require a background check before accessing private and sensitive information. The work would take place at the Hennepin County Government Center in downtown Minneapolis. This is an unpaid position, but will provide experience in databases, research, and some basic data analysis. Those interested, should contact: Hana O'Neill, Corrections Unit Supervisor, Hana.O'Neill@hennepin.us, 612-348-4254 6. Family Seeking PCA: Gain Experience in Applied Behavioral Analysis!  Would you like to help others while getting paid? Work as a PCA with a 10 year-old boy with Autism in Northeast Minneapolis. Must have transportation to pick up our son from school and drive 1/4 miles to his therapist then back 1/4 miles to family's home. Must be open to some Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy training provided by in-home therapist. Your main goal would be transportation care in the afternoon M-Th around 3PM-6PM and available one Saturday night a month for mom and dad to enjoy a night out in town. No experience is necessary, only energy and a positive attitude! If interested, please contact Tony at 612-532-1685 7. Congressional Internship with Congressman Keith Ellison in Minneapolis  Congressman Ellison is looking for smart, hardworking, and passionate individuals for fall internship positions in his District Office in North Minneapolis. Internships are offered for individuals interested in learning the operations of a Congressional office: current events as they relate to Congressional activity, federal legislation and policy issues, constituent services, and events research and planning. Interns are asked to work at least 20 hours per week, and are partnered with supervisors in their areas of interest. Unfortunately, due to House ethics guidelines, we are not able to offer compensation to interns. People of color, persons with disabilities, LGBTQ individuals, and those from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply. Though this internship demands high-quality work, we are seeking applicants who are passionate about social justice and in need of experience. The priority deadline for fall internships is August 14, 2015, though applications will be accepted and reviewed until September 1, 2015. For more information and for complete application instructions, go to http://ellison.house.gov/services/internships

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July 14th, 2015

July 14, 2015

Psychology Advising 1. New Psychology Advisor

Campus Resources 2. Take Advantage of CLA Career Services!

Engagement 3. Volunteer as a Crisis Counselor with Crisis Text Line

Courses 4. New for Fall 2015! Psy 3996: Internships in Psychology 5. Center for Spirituality & Healing Offering New Courses in Leadership & Wellbeing

Jobs/Internship Opportunities 6. Intern with Free Arts Minnesota 7. Job Opening for Congressman Keith Ellison in Washington, D.C. 8. Mental Health Careers Through the Minnesota Department of Human Services 9. St. Paul Family Seeking PCA 10. Program Specialist Through YouthLEAD 11. AmeriCorps Positions through Minnesota Alliance with Youth

July 14, 2015 The Psych Scoop is sent to all Psychology Undergraduate students and alumni every Tuesdaythroughout the academic school year. Share your news with psyadvis@umn.edu!

Psychology Advising 1. New Psychology Advisor Hello Psychology students! My name is Kelley Redmond and I am a new advisor in the Psychology Department as well as the new author of the Psych Scoop. I graduated from the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities in 2013 with a B.A. in Psychology. I have spent the past two years working as an AmeriCorps service member with College Possible, where I served as a college access coach to 35 high school students. While an undergraduate, I also worked in Psychology Advising for 3 years as a Peer Advisor. I am thrilled to return to Psychology Advising and look forward to meeting and working with you!

Campus Resources 2. Take Advantage of CLA Career Services! Take advantage of the resources available through CLA Career Services. Visit the Resource Room (no appointment needed) to talk to a Peer Adviser or to read job-search materials. Or set up an appointment with a professional career counselor at 612-624-7577 or clacareer@umn.edu. Services are available to all current CLA students, and to CLA alumni for up to one year after graduating from the U of M. To provide more thorough, personalized career support to CLA students, new career counselors have been added to the CLA Career Services team. The new counselors will be starting to meet with students in the coming weeks.

Engagement 3. Volunteer as a Crisis Counselor with Crisis Text Line Crisis Text Line, the first 24/7, nationwide crisis line operating entirely via text message, is seeking psychology students to become crisis counselors! As a crisis counselor, you'll work remotely, taking weekly four-hour shifts on our online platform. You'll text with people of all ages and backgrounds to help them with all kinds of issues: bullying, abuse, depression, alcoholism, gender/sex identity, and more. If your application is accepted, you'll join a cohort of trainees for a six-week program that's as fun as it is enlightening. You'll meet people who, just like you, care deeply about helping others. You'll be equipped with the tools to do so in a meaningful and challenging way. To start your application, visit http://www.crisistextline.org/join-our-efforts/volunteer/ or contact volunteers@crisistextline.orgwith questions!

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. 4. New for Fall 2015! Psy 3996: Internships in Psychology We are still accepting applications for our new course, Psy 3996 - Internships in Psychology! The Department of Psychology is offering a pilot internship course Fall 2015. The purpose of this course is to pilot a career development course in conjunction with real world career experiences for our students, in various fields of Psychology. This course will help as we begin our investigation into expanding our internship possibilities. Because this is the pilot course, only a very small number of students will have an opportunity to take this course Fall 2015. We are hoping to build the course over future semesters to offer more opportunities to students in coming years. Initially, our priority will be students who, for some reason or another, have had difficulty in obtaining any type of hands on experience, whether it be research, volunteer work, etc. Students must be Juniors or Senior Psychology majors and must have completed a minimum of 5 psychology courses. This 3 credit course is meant to offer professional development and job networking insights, above obtaining hands on experience in a field of interest. For more information and to learn more about the internship sites available, refer to the email you received on July 7th titled “New 3 credit Psy 3996-Internship course for Fall 2015.” To apply for an internship through the new PSY 3996 course, be sure to submit both your resume and cover letter to psyadvis@umn.edu - Subject Line “Attention Becky: Psy 3996 Application” and request the online application. 5. Enhance Your Leadership Skills Through the Center for Spirituality & Healing What is whole person leadership? How can future leaders integrate mindfulness into their business or organizations? Why is wellbeing an important area of focus for tomorrow's leaders? This fall, the Center for Spirituality & Healing is offering three new, 2 credit courses around Leadership and Wellbeing. Courses include: CSPH 5000-003: Whole Person Leadership, CSPH 5000-004: Mindfulness in the Workplace, and CSPH 5805: Wellbeing in the Workplace. For more information, go towww.csh.umn.edu or email csh@umn.edu.

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. 6. Intern with Free Arts Minnesota Free Arts Minnesota is seeking students interested in an arts nonprofit internship for fall 2015. Free Arts Minnesota inspires hope and builds self-esteem for youth who have experienced poverty, homelessness, abuse and mental illness, using the healing powers of artistic expression and caring adult mentors. Over 250 trained volunteers bring arts and mentorship to children living in residential treatment centers, domestic abuse shelters, therapeutic preschools and special school setting throughout Minnesota. The Program Intern is responsible for Program Team inventory and supplies, as well as to help in the successful implementation of Program events. This position is unpaid and a requires a minimum of 10 hours weekly. Flexible hours between 9:00am-5:00pm. M-F (Possible weekend/evening hrs. available). Please email Chelsea Unold to request a full internship description:chelsea@freeartsminnesota.org. Cover letters and resumes are due to Chelsea on or before July 31st, 2015. 7. Work for Congressman Keith Ellison in Washington, D.C. Rep. Keith Ellison (MN-05) is accepting applications for an Executive Assistant/Office Manager position. The Executive Assistant/Office Manager will manage and prepare the Member’s schedule, respond to all scheduling requests, arrange the Member’s travel, and provide and assist with local travel.The Executive Assistant/Office Manager will also draft and manage Member correspondence and provide assistance to the Member in other areas. The Executive Assistant/Office Manager will order and maintain office supplies, will maintain office personnel files, and will work closely with the staff assistant and interns. This position requires candidates with proven experience in administrative roles, knowledge of the Congressional work setting, and comfort working one-on-one with the Member and his Chief of Staff. The position requires strong experience with office technology management and troubleshooting, for both PC’s and Apple products. Strong written and oral communication skills, superior organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to work in an extremely fast paced office, and flexibility to work late hours on short notice are necessary for the position. Owning or having consistent access to a car is required. This is not an entry level position. Minnesota ties a plus. Please send resume, cover letter, and writing sample to mn05position@mail.house.gov. Please include references. Application deadline is Wednesday, July 15, 2015. 8. Mental Health Careers Through the Minnesota Department of Human Services The Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center (AMRTC) has openings for Mental Health Program Assistants and Behavior Analysts, including full-time, part-time, and intermittent positions. Shifts may be day, afternoon-evening, or rotating. Many of these are eligible for full benefits and insurance coverage. Operated by the Minnesota Department of Human Services, AMRTC is an inpatient psychiatric hospital serving adults with mental illness in a large, campus-based setting. Located just north of the Twin Cities Metro area, this modern facility offers person-centered adult mental health care in a pleasant environment enjoyed by patients and employees alike. In addition to a paid comprehensive new employee orientation, we provide ongoing training and continuing education opportunities to keep our staff and organization on the leading edge of mental health care. These positions are a great opportunity to get your foot in the door as a state employee! To request full job descriptions, please contact Caroline Dillon, Recruitment Specialist: caroline.dillon@state.mn.us; 651-431-3673. All interested candidates must officially apply online through the State of Minnesota Careers website: 1. Go to www.mn.gov/careers 2. Select “Applicant Help” 3. Click “Apply for Jobs” to create an account and submit your resume 4. Apply for job posting number: 152559000001 (Mental Health Program Assistant) 151493000001 (Behavior Analyst 1). The posting closes at MIDNIGHT onJuly 21st for Behavior Analyst 1 and on July 22nd for Mental Health Program Assistant. 9. St. Paul Family Seeking PCA We are looking for a PCA for our son, Emmett. Emmett is a 10-year-old loving, funny and intense boy. He has autism and a genetic developmental disability. He receives Applied Behavioral Analysis therapy. As his PCA, you will help care for Emmett and help with social, emotional, and play skills so he can be included in his family, school, and community. PCA’s will gain experience in child psychology, development, behaviorism, special education, and more. We are looking for someone who has some child care experience, preferably with special needs children, who likes to play, and is flexible, creative and reliable. Position would begin this summer and continue throughout the school year. We live in the Macalester Groveland neighborhood of St. Paul. To apply, email a resume to Emmett’s mom, Melissa: hlymlss@yahoo.com; 651-274-0297. 10. YouthLEAD Hiring a Program Specialist YouthCARE is seeking candidates for full-time Program Specialist position with our YouthLEAD Program. The Program Specialist is responsible for planning, organizing and leading activities for 13-18 year old youth participants who live at Little Earth of United Tribes. Activities include: art based learning, after school tutoring and homework help, social and recreational events, and leadership development. Responsibilities include planning/facilitating after-school tutoring and homework help, recreational activities, cooking activities, employment training, post-secondary exploration, health & wellness, large social & recreational events and cultural activities. Additional responsibilities include building positive relationships with youth participants & parents/ guardians, maintaining & building partnerships with community collaborators, assisting with recruiting youth participants, maintaining program and participation records and program evaluation. At least 2 years experience working with urban populations, diverse youth and families and experience supervising youth required. For a full job description, please contact Nardos Tesfalidet (email below) Email or mail resume and cover letter to Nardos Tesfalidet ntesfalidet@YouthCAREmn.org, YouthCARE 2701 University Ave SE, Suite 205 Minneapolis, MN 55414. Applications due Friday, July 17th. 11. AmeriCorps Positions with the Minnesota Alliance with Youth Minnesota Alliance With Youth is currently recruiting for applicants to serve as AmeriCorps Promise Fellows for the 2015-16 service term. Applicants should be enthusiastic to make a difference in the lives of youth and interested in gaining experience with the youth in our community. Promise Fellows serve in schools and community based sites, supporting a Focus List of students 6-10th grade. Their role could include coordinating tutoring & mentoring programs before, during or after school, provide small group & one to one support and connect youth to service-learning opportunities. Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to serve 1720 hours (~full-time 40 hours/week from Sept. 1 2015 - July 31, 2016), must be US Citizen/Naturalized and high school graduate. Benefits: Modest Living Allowance, Education Award ($5,730), Qualified College Loan Deferment, Health Insurance, Ongoing Training. AmeriCorps Promise Fellows serve as a bridge between the in and out of school experience for youth, connecting them with critical supports and interventions they need to succeed and ultimately graduate! This is a great opportunity to make an impact and work with young people. Apply online at http://mnyouth.net/work/promise-fellows/serve/ For more details, visit mnyouth.net or email Renee Anderson at randerson@mnyouth.net.

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