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
