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The Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service has extended the deadline for the summer 2011 program until March 25. This academic internship program focused on the nonprofit sector is held at Georgetown University and provides students with the opportunity to gain valuable professional experience.How will you choose to spend your summer?
...Join the millions of volunteers, public servants and nonprofit professionals who heard the call to serve in the nation’s capital.
The Institute on Philanthropy and Voluntary Service offers you a chance to put your talents towards affecting change. Spend your summer in service while getting a hands-on learning experience in Washington, DC.
This summer’s IPVS application deadline has been extended to March 25, 2011 with scholarship funding available. You still have the opportunity to be placed in an internship that puts you on the front-lines of our nation’s recovery and renewal.
Spend your summer taking action and making an impact in the community. With IPVS you can:
- Provide families with educational programs that combat childhood obesity.
- Help to advance public health by conducting intake interviews.
- Facilitate enrichment opportunities for at-risk youth that encourage future successes.
- Translate legal service documents and consultations for low-income immigrants.
- Raise money and awareness for diseases that affect millions.
- Provide direct emergency services to clients at a homeless shelter.
- Research nonprofit policy and report on agency benefits.
- Engage the local community in a park clean-up that revitalizes urban green spaces.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
To take advantage of the extended deadline, please contact Mary Connell, Director of Recruitment and Admissions at mconnell@tfas.org or 800.741.6964. We will work with you to help you complete your application and ensure that it qualifies for the extended deadline.
For more information or to start an application, please visit our website at www.DCinternships.org/IPVS.
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Dissertation and Thesis Support GrantsCollege of Education
Graduate students in the College of Education are eligible to apply for a small grant to support research expenses associated with their thesis or dissertation work. Students and their major professor submit this application to their departmental chair by the spring and fall deadlines. Chai...rs will review and forward up to five (5) applications to the Dean’s Office for review. Deadlines for submission to the Dean’s Office are: March 1 and October 1. Priority in funding is given to proposals that have strong potential for publication in national/international refereed journals. Students must submit the required form, include an annotated budget, include a one-page abstract, and get the required approvals (major professor and department chair). They may request up to $1000. The annotated budget must show how the requested funds will be directly used for collection of data (materials, tests, travel, mailings, data collection processes…).
Please see your major professor for more details.
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Celebrating Family Life Education MonthThe National Council on Family Relations, founded in 1938, is the oldest multidisciplinary non- partisan professional organization founded solely on family research, practice, and education. The mission is to provide an education forum for family researchers, educators, and practitioners to share in the deve...lopment and dissemination of knowledge about families and family relationships. Members of this organization have established professional standards and they consistently work with families and communities to promote family well-being.
In an effort to promote family life education, the month of February 2011 has been set aside as National Family Life Education month in order to recognize and honor the vital role of family life education in strengthening society. Family life educators are devoted to enabling adults to increase the effectiveness of their skills in daily living. These skills can range from coping with challenges, relating to others, performing daily and life tasks, to realizing their full potential. The department of Educational Psychology at the University of North Texas is excited about planning and implementing activities on campus to promote the value of family life education.
The Development and Family studies program, part of the Educational Psychology Department, is known for its outstanding contribution to research, instruction, and services to the community, state, and nation. Our graduates acquire the skills and knowledge needed to support healthy family functioning. These skills include knowledge of typical life-span human development, good decision making skills, positive self-esteem, strong communication skills, and healthy interpersonal relationships. Having knowledge about healthy family functioning can prevent and minimize problems that sometimes arise in families.
During the second week of February, the Educational Psychology Department will host a variety of activities which will focus on numerous topics and discussions related to Family Life Education and in recognition of Family Life Education Month.
There are many sources of information designed to help families and children improve the quality of their lives. At the University of North Texas we believe that through effective programs, research, and well trained students we can have a major impact on children and families in a positive way.
Wednesday, February 9th
On February 9th, an information session will be given to provide information about family life education. Additionally, there will be an interactive forum with alumni from the Development and Family studies program, student presentations related to topics in family life education, and community organization booths to receive more information about those who work with families. Throughout the presentations and interactive forums offered during the day, multiple questions such as “What is family life education?” and “Who needs family life education?” will be answered. Both the governor and mayor have signed Proclamations in support of celebrating Family Life Education month and these will also be on display during our celebration. Campus wide staff, community leaders, administrators, faith based organizations, and students across campus will be invited to celebrate these events.
Thursday, February 10th and Friday, February 11th
On February 10th – 11th the University of North Texas will be hosting the 19th Annual Conference on Parent Education held at the UNT campus in Denton. The conference sessions include multiple networking opportunities, resources, and a wide array of speakers including keynote speaker Pauline Boss, Ph.D. Dr. Boss is a well-known researcher and family life educator from the University of Minnesota. This will be a highly informational conference and it is recommended that anyone interested in a professional career in family life education or current family life educators should attend. For additional information on the 19th Annual Conference on Parent Education, please visit http://www.coe.unt.edu/cpe/
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Project1_Layout 1 Arminta Jacobson, human development and family studies faculty in the Department of Educational Psychology, is co-editor of Wisdom for Parents: Key Ideas from Parent Educators, written and edited by Certified Family Life Educators (CFLE) across the United States. Other contributors include faculty Wendy Middlemiss and Angela Nie...var and COE alum Cynthia R. Garrison, B.S., M.S.. The book will be released in early February 2011. For more information go to http://www.desitterpublications.com/ wisdomforparents.html - See More
the International Conference on Parent Education and Parenting will be held on February 10 - 11th, 2011 at the University of North Texas in Denton, TX.
Conference Objectives:
...* to provide training in core knowledge and skills for parent educators
* to present a spectrum of program models, curriculum, strategies, and knowledge related to parenting, parent education, parent involvement, and parent/family support
* to present primary research and research reviews related to parenting, parent education, parent involvement, and parent/family support
* to provide knowledge in specialized areas related to family life
* to provide training in parent education and family support curriculum and methods
* to provide international perspectives and cross-national research on parent education and parenting
* to promote interaction and exchange of ideas among conference participants
* to provide a resource and book fair
* to recognize best practices in parent education, parent involvement, and family support
Conference Highlights include Keynote Speaker: Pauline Boss, Ph.D.
Pauline Boss, Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, University of Minnesota; Fellow in the American Psychological Association, American Association of Marriage and Family Therapy; former president, National Council on Family Relations; and family therapist in private. With her groundbreaking work as a scientist--Dr. Boss is the principal theorist in the study of ambiguous loss, a term she coined in the 1970s. Since then, she has researched various types of ambiguous loss, summarizing her work in the widely acclaimed book, Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief (Harvard University Press, 1999). Dr. Boss's most recent book, Loss, Trauma, and Resilience (Norton, 2006), presents six therapeutic guidelines for treatment when loss is complicated by ambiguity.
For more information and registration, please visit http://www.coe.unt.edu/cpe/
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EDEE 4800/5960Students will spend four days in Nairobi, Kenya touring the National Museums of Kenya, Kenyatta University (KU), and Nairobi National Park, where students will get their first glimpse of East African wildlife. General ecology and biodiversity lessons will be taught. Kenya curriculum aspects will be discussed in relation to the natu...ral resources of the country. The next six days will be spent in Kasigau. Below are suggested activities and projects:
* Local Ethnoflora and Local Livelihoods
* Community Service/ Classroom Visits
* Wildlife Abundance and Diversity in the Tsavo Ecosystem
* Human/Wildlife Interactions
* Mount Kasigau Expedition
We will travel to Mombasa, Kenya's major port city and visit Fort Jesus. As well as a tourist destination the fort is a host for research programs, a Conservation Lab, an Education Department and an Old Town Conservation Office. Students will be able to snorkel or SCUBA in the Indian Ocean. We will return to Kasigau to wrap up and then to Nairobi for the flight home.*
*Optional trip to Kampala, Uganda June 6-8 to attend or present at the conference Sustainable Tourism and Environmental Education: A Natural Link. Hosted by Makerere University.
Application deadline is February 18, 2011.
Faculty Contact Information:
Dr. David Wojnowski
david.wojnowski@unt.edu
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Dr. Ray is professor of counseling and the director of the Child and Family Resource Clinic, a community counseling clinic and training clinic for both master’s and doctoral students. She is recognized as a leading scholar in the field of child-centered play therapy, adult-child relationships and counselor education. Her involvement with studen...ts underscores her role as teacher as well as scholar. She has created many opportunities for students to conduct their dissertation studies and gain professional experience in various settings, including schools and the family clinic, where she is responsible for their training, supervision and evaluation. The quality of her mentorship is evidenced through the recognition her students receive for their articles and projects, many of which are presented in professional peer-reviewed forums. Dr. Ray has played a seminal role in the development and curriculum of the College of Education Counseling doctoral program. She has also worked above and beyond to chair committees, shepherd dissertations to completion and teach struggling students as well as those who desire advanced knowledge of play therapy. - See More
Oct. 19, 2010Dear UNT community,
...UNT students, faculty and staff members are encouraged to join others worldwide who are taking a stand against bullying, harassment and hateful speech by wearing purple tomorrow.
The recent, tragic suicides involving young gay men and women in this country have turned our attention to this subject. This is a time to recommit ourselves to being a campus community that is inclusive of all people, regardless of their differences, including those of sexual orientation and gender identity and/or expression.
At UNT, civility, respect and caring are important core values. We strive to be a campus where individual differences are acknowledged and where we can express our diverse viewpoints and sentiments on a variety of subjects safely and respectfully.
This Wednesday has been designated at UNT as a day when wearing purple signifies that we are remembering the victims of harassment and discrimination.
Sincerely,
V. Lane Rawlins
President
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Bullying in north Texas schools has become a hot button issue after several high profile incidents last year had parents up in arms.Now, with the start of another school year, parents are concerned about what to do if their child becomes a victim.Dr. Wendy Middlemiss, an associate professor in the College of Education’s department of Educational P...sychology, was interviewed on this topic by CBS 11 News on August 19, 2010. The television station brought Middlemiss in as an expert to speak about bullying in schools and how to address the issue. She advised parents to talk to their children about how they can behave in a strong and unemotional manner, stating that “bullies seek out those students who are easiest to take advantage of, who are going to create the least amount of resistance and who are going to become the most upset in regards to the bullies’ actions.” However, should a child become the target of bullying, Middlemiss urged parents to alert the school and the child’s teachers.
“Bullying, by its nature, is something that children are very savvy at doing away from the adults’ eye and away from the adults’ attention,” says Middlemiss. “One of the things that makes somebody less of a target is to be the person who is unwilling to suffer the consequences of bullying quietly, but rather will gain a teacher’s attention and make that teacher aware.”
Middlemiss also advises parents to check-in with their child on a day-to-day basis to make sure he or she understands that the situation is hopeful and that they are actively involved in finding a solution to the issue. She stated, “The child needs to know that the parent is advocating for them. Even if the school doesn’t appear to be doing anything, the parent is working diligently to provide actions for the child so that they can keep themselves safe and feel like they have some control.”
Dr. Middlemiss’ research has included work in parenting styles and children’s competencies; child, adolescent and family development; parent education; and infant and toddler sleep habits. - See More
2010 UNT President’s Holiday CardUNT STUDENTS: Thank you for your interest and participation in the 2010 President’s Holiday Card design contest! President and Mrs. Rawlins anticipate your creativity and holiday spirit!
...Basic Guidelines:
- UNT students are invited to participate, using the medium of choice for an art piece that can be easily photographed for a 5x7” holiday card. Please include appropriate representation of UNT or a UNT theme in your art piece. (One entry per student).
- Please submit your entry to Laurea Dunahoe in the Administration Building, Office of the President, Suite 201 (Second floor at the end of the hall) by 5PM, October 29, 2010. Please provide your name, major, EUID, phone and e-mail contact information with your art piece.
- President and Mrs. Lane Rawlins will choose from the submissions during the first week of November. You will be contacted during that same week.
- The chosen art piece will be photographed for the UNT holiday card distributed by President and Mrs. Rawlins. The artist will receive a prize and will be given printed cards of the same design for his/her personal distribution.
- In order to be eligible for a prize, releases for use of the winning art pieces will be required (signature release from artist).
- 1st Place wins $250! 2nd Place wins $150! 3rd Place wins $100!
Thank you!
Laurea Dunahoe
Special Events Coordinator
UNT Office of the President
940.565.4367
