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Counselor Education News and Information WIKI .
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upcoming events and deadlines.
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COMPS EXAM 2011-2012
Comprehensive Examination application deadline
Fall 2011 September 30 Exam Date: October 29
Spring 2012 March 1 Exam Date: April 14
Summer 2012 May 30 Exam Date: June 16
Go to the Counselor Education web page for application and instructions. Submit to your academic advisor. DON'T BE LATE!
http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/lthd/counselored.html
CSI sponsored study group for the COMPS: March 20 & March 27, Note: March 27th meeting has been canceled!!! 4PM - 6PM, COE room 2148 - All students interested in collectively preparing for the CPCE (aka the COMPS) are invited to attend and prepare. Dr. Parks has agreed to review material associated with appraisal, evaluation, and research on March 20th. CSI will provide refreshments!
GA Play Therapy Conference/Workshop: Access the brochure for info. re: this upcoming event - March 11 & 12 2011 BROCHURE GA Play therapy assoc..docx
EQUITY, Access, & Action: Advocating for all students - February 18, 2011 - UGA’s annual diversity and counseling conference - Registration $40 includes lunch and breakouts; form available at: http://www.coe.uga.edu/chds/about/6th-annual-counseling-diversity-conference/
Invitation for Applicants: ASGW Peg Carroll Scholarship: Students are encouraged to apply for the Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) Peg Carroll Scholarship (see description on the ASGW website under Awards and Scholarships/Scholarships at http://www.asgw.org/). Note that the deadline for application submission is January 31, 2011.
Comprehensive Examination-Spring 2011:
Comprehensive Examination application deadline January 31, 2011. Go to the Counselor Education web page for application and instructions. DON'T BE LATE!
http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/lthd/counselored.html
Important Dates and Deadlines: SPRING SEMESTER 2011
January 17 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - Administrative offices closed - No classes
January 18 First Day of University Classes - Fee payment deadline for Spring 2011
January 18 Final Date for Graduate students to apply for Spring 2011 and Summer 2011 graduation
January 18-21 Drop/Add
January 24 $100 Late Registration Fee begins
January 31 Application deadline for CPCE
February 11-12 Conference on Cross Cultural Issues in Counseling and Education, Georgia Coastal Center –
register at: http://ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/ccissuesregister.html
March 1 Deadline for receipt of Graduate Assistantship Applications to have priority consideration for Fall 2011
March 7 Early Registration for Fall 2011 begins (Students should view WINGS for individual date and time.)
March 14-18 Spring break for students – Administrative offices open – Residence halls open
March 18 Application deadline for MEd Counselor Education applicants for Summer 2011 and Fall 2011 admission (no Spring 2010 admission)
March 21 Last day to withdraw without academic penalty; See the Policy for Limiting Individual Course Withdrawals for additional Information
http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/advisement/aa_policy.html
March 23-27 ACA conference in New Orleans
April 1 Final deadline for domestic Graduate Students to apply for Summer 2011 admission
April 2 CPCE exam (aka the Comps) - 9am-1pm - check w/ adviser for room #
April 6 Honors Day, Nessmith-Lane Building 8:30 a.m. Classes beginning at 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. will not be canceled
April 8-9 Interview weekend for MEd Counselor Education applicants, by invitation only
April 15 Application deadline for Fall 2011 Internship, all concentrations - find application
at: http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/lthd/counselored.html
April 15 Final Deadline for University System of Georgia full-time employees to apply for the Employee Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for
Summer 2011
April 15 Final date to hold terminal or comprehensive examination, theses or dissertation defenses
April 29 Chi Sigma Iota Spring Initiation ceremony - 6:00PM - 8:00PM - COE room 2148
May 6 Last day of classes
May 9-13 Final exams, May 13 Exams will be in the morning only
May 13 Commencement for Graduate students at Hanner Fieldhouse, 1:00 p.m.
May 13 Deadline to submit final verified (approved) electronic theses or dissertations to College of Graduate Studies
May 18 Employee Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) Registration for Summer 2011, via the web beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Graduate Student Fall Social:
Friday, October 22nd - 7:30pm - 9:00pm - Buffalo's Southwest Cafe - Free food and fun!! Remember to bring you student i.d. for admission.
Scholarship opportunity:
The NBCC Foundation is pleased to announce the 2010 military and rural scholarships. These scholarships provide financial support to counseling students who commit to serving these two greatly underserved populations upon graduation. The scholarship program plays an integral role in our mission to promote mental health through the advancement of professional counseling and credentialing. Ten scholarships—five military and five rural—will be awarded in early 2011.
The excitement for the 2010 scholarships is amplified by the success of the 2009 scholarships. The 2009 scholarship recipients have plans to improve the mental health climate in their communities—from counseling veterans with post-traumatic stress disorder to providing counseling services in rural areas devastated by suicide and economic hardship. The NBCC Foundation is delighted to aid these promising counselors and encourage their aspirations to make a difference for the underserved.
If you would like to learn more about the NBCC Foundation scholarships or make a donation, please visit our Web site at www.nbccf.org.
COE Graduate Students:
Please see the September 2010 issue of the College of Education's Graduate Student Newsletter now available online at:
http://coe.georgiasouthern.edu/pdfs/COE_Grad_Student_News_Vol3_Issue1_Sept2010.pdf
Important Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
October 11 Last day to withdraw without academic penalty; See the Policy for Limiting Individual Course Withdrawals for additional Information
http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/advisement/aa_policy.html
October 15 Application deadline for spring 2011 internship – contact Dr. Schulz for details
October 16 GACE exam date - last date of 2010. See following address for complete information: http://www.gace.nesinc.com/index.asp
October 23 Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination AKA COMPS, 9:00Am – 1:00PM, COE room 1120
October 25 Early Registration for Spring and Summer 2011 begins 6:00AM (Note: not 3:00AM)
November 15 Final deadline for University System of Georgia full-time employees to apply for the Employee Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for
Spring 2011
November 22-26 Thanksgiving holidays for students, Residence halls open – Administrative offices open November 22-24, closed November 25-26 for
Thanksgiving Holidays
December 3 Last day of classes
December 6-9 Final exams
December 9 Final date for graduate and undergraduate students to apply for Spring 2011 graduation
December 10 Commencement
December 11 Christmas break for students begins
December 15 Employee Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) registration for Spring 2011, via the web beginning at 8:30 a.m.
December 24-31 Winter Break – Administrative offices closed
C-AHEAD 2010-2011 “Make a Difference” Grant for graduate student research.
The grant supports graduate student research with a humanistic philosophy that will make a difference in the lives of the population under study. The awarding of the grant is based on the humanistic characteristics and quality of the project as described in the application. The grant award is for $500, plus C-AHEAD supported opportunities to promote the project and publicize the findings of the research. Honorable mention may be provided for close second ranked finalists as a way to publicize some of the unfunded, but excellent research in our field. Interested graduate students should submit electronic applications along with supporting documentation by December 1, 2010. Winners will be announced in January 2011 and the grant will be presented at the 2011 ACA Conference in New Orleans, LA.
Details of the award and applications are available at www.c-ahead.com. Descriptions of the humanistic philosophy, humanistic counselors and counseling are available also at the C-AHEAD website. You are welcome to contact Dr. Jeff L. Cochran with questions at jcochr11@utk.edu.
EdS students: Workshop to support your process for IRB approval.
Navigating the Institutional Review Board (IRB)
September 9, 2010 - 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm - Human Resources Training Room
This training session will walk you through the processes the IRB uses to approve research. You are encouraged to come with a project idea in mind. During the workshop we will help you determine the appropriate approval path for your project, identify the appropriate forms to complete and assist you in formatting your narrative to maximize human subjects protections to achieve a speedy approval within the bounds of your intended research strategy. This workshop does not take the place of Human Subjects Protection training.
Registration is available on the University Training Site at https://training.georgiasouthern.edu . Please contact Sue Ann Crabtree (478-5465; scrabtree@georgiasouthern.edu) in the Office of Research Services and Sponsored Programs with any questions.
Congratulations to the following winners of the Meet-N-Greet drawing:
1st prize - Rachel Wood - A $25 gift certificate to the University store
2nd prize - Megan Sands - A $10 gift certificate to the University Store
3rd prize - Keljay Webb - A Georgia Southern coffee mug and coaster
(winners may collect their prizes from Dr. Schulz)
Information on Student Membership in the American Counseling Association
Below you will find links to a PowerPoint presentation, a copy of the membership brochure and application,
as well as a short video highlighting student member benefits in ACA (http://tinyurl.com/29mdg35):
Student_Powerpoint_2011.ppt
ACA_Student_Brochure.pdf
Graduate Student Professional Development Fund ApplicationThe application is located on the College of Graduate Studies forms page, under Forms for Graduate Student Research/Travel Grants,
http://cogs.georgiasouthern.edu/appsforms.htm.
Applicants also need to be aware of the following deadlines:
- Travel Grants must be submitted 3 weeks (15 business days) prior to travel.
- Research Grants that include travel must be submitted 3 weeks (15 business
days) prior to travel.
Counselor Education Program meeting and Meet-N-Greet - August 24th, 7:30pm, room 2148:
All students are requested to attend the annual Counselor Education program meeting. Updates and program news/changes will be shared. The 3rd annual Meet-N-Greet sponsored by Chi Sigma Iota will also take place. Come meet and mingle with new faculty, and students both new and returning. Expect door prizes and light refreshments.
Important Upcoming Dates and Deadlines for Fall 2010
July 22 Final date for graduate and undergraduate students to apply for Fall 2010 graduation
August 11 Employee Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) registration for Fall 2010, via the web beginning at 8:30 a.m.
August 16 Fee payment deadline for Fall 2010 (First Day of University Classes)
August 16 Classes Begin, Attendance Verification must be completed on the first class meeting day
August 16-19 Drop/Add
August 20 $100 Late Registration Fee begins
August 24 Counselor Education program meeting - all students are requested to attend - 7:30Pm, COE room 2148
August 24 Meet-N-Greet for all counselor education students, 7:30PM COE room 2148 – sponsored by Chi Sigma Iota
September 6 Labor Day Holiday – Administrative offices closed – No classes
October 11 Last day to withdraw without academic penalty; See the Policy for Limiting Individual Course Withdrawals for additional Information
http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/advisement/aa_policy.html
October 15 Application deadline for spring 2011 internship – contact Dr. Schulz for details
October 16 GACE exam date - last date of 2010. See following address for complete information: http://www.gace.nesinc.com/index.asp
October 23 Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Examination AKA COMPS, 9:00Am – 1:00PM, COE room 1120
October 25 Early Registration for Spring and Summer 2011 begins 6:00AM (Students should view WINGS for individual date and time)
October 28 Academic Standards Committee meeting, 3:00 p.m.
November 5-6 Interview weekend for MEd Counselor Education applicants, by invitation only, for Spring 2011
November 15 Final deadline for University System of Georgia full-time employees to apply for the Employee Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) for Spring 2011
November 22-26 Thanksgiving holidays for students, Residence halls open – Administrative offices open November 22-24, closed November 25-26 for
Thanksgiving Holidays
December 3 Last day of classes
December 6-9 Final exams
December 9 Final date for graduate and undergraduate students to apply for Spring 2011 graduation
December 10 Commencement
December 11 Christmas break for students begins
December 15 Employee Tuition Assistance Program (TAP) registration for Spring 2011, via the web beginning at 8:30 a.m.
December 24-31 Winter Break – Administrative offices closed
Iwo opportunities for those interested in play therapy!!!
Download the brochures for more details
Tune In Brochure.pdf
Brochure - Garry Landreth.pdf
Important news for students seeking state certification!!!! (posted 4/28/2010)
Effective immediately, the Computer Skill Competency (CSC) Special Georgia Requirement is waived for educator certification.
The CSC requirement was put in place by the PSC as a response to legislation and required educators in Georgia to demonstrate satisfactory proficiency on a PSC approved test of computer skill competency or to complete a PSC approved course. At the April 8, 2010, PSC commission meeting, a change to PSC Rule 505-2-.20 Special Georgia Requirements was initiated to remove the CSC requirement. The Commissioners agreed to waive the requirement until the rule change becomes official, which is expected on July 15, 2010.
Counselor Education Hello and Good bye dinner ~ in celebration of the Spring 2010 graduates
Please put the time and date into your calendars!! Tuesday, May 4, 7:45PM - Millhouse Steak House.
Sponsored by chapter Gamma Sigma of Chi Sigma Iota.
Theory into Practice School Counselor Panel ~ April 27th, 6:00PM, room 1120
All students form all concentrations are invited to attend a panel presentation by practicing school counselors as they address the realities and myths of the professional school counselor in the state of Georgia. Please bring questions and your curiosity!
Fall 2010 Internship applications are due April 15th!!
Don't jeopardize your plans ~ Contact Dr. Schulz for information and questions.
Opportunity to connect with ACA in New Orleans 2011
ACA Chief Professional Officer David Kaplan has sent a request for your input as preparation for the annual conference - please read the attached letter to graduate students and new professionals.
Letter from David Kaplan.docx
Looking for support for the NCE and the COMPS!! Our own Dr. Parks has agreed to provide a specialized session on the the topics of Research, Appraisal and Program Evaluation this Sunday, March 7th at the GSU library, room 1300 @3PM. Take advantage of this once a semester opportunity!!! The study group will continue to meet Sundays - see the flier for additional dates. Contact CSI President Melissa Welch or Dr. Schulz for details. CSI Study Group flier.docx
Reminder on Important Upcoming Dates and Deadlines
March 1 Early Registration for Fall 2010 begins (Students should view WINGS for individual date and time.)
March 1 Deadline to apply for CPCE, Comprehensive Exam - Spring semester administration - locate application on CE homepage
March 1 Deadline for receipt of Graduate Assistantship Applications to have priority consideration for Fall 2010
March 8 Last day to withdraw without academic penalty; See the Policy for Limiting Individual Course Withdrawals for additional Information
http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/advisement/aa_policy.html
March 15-19 Spring break for students – Administrative offices open March 15-16 and closed March17-19 for Furlough days – Residence halls open
March 19 Application deadline for MEd Counselor Education applicants for Summer 2010 and Fall 2010 admission (no Spring 2010 admission)
March 27 Comprehensive Exam - COE 1120 - 9am - 1pm
April 7 Honors Day, Nessmith-Lane Building 8:30 a.m. Classes beginning at 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. will be canceled
April 8 Academic Standards Committee meeting, 3:00 p.m.
April 10-11 Interview weekend for MEd Counselor Education applicants, by invitation only
April 15 Application deadline for Fall 2010 Internship
April 17 NCE exam
May 3 Last day of classes
May 4-7 Final exams
May 7 Final date for graduate and undergraduate students to apply for Summer 2010 graduation
May 8 Commencement
Opportunity !!
Atlanta author Catherine McCall, LMFT and incest survivor, will be on campus to read from her 2009 book, _When the Piano Stops: A Memoir of Healing from Sexual Abuse_. She is meeting with students in WRIT 3435 Writing and Healing, and she's doing the public reading at 7 pm Tuesday, Feb. 23 in the COE auditorium. She's also speaking at the Clothesline Project in the Russell Union Rotunda at noon Wednesday the 24th as part of Sexual Assault Awareness Week. cathy mccall flyer 2-23-10.pdf
McCall grew up with three siblings and alcoholic, mentally ill parents in Brooklyn, where her father worked as a physician and molested Cathy from age 4 to 17. As a long-time marriage and family therapist, McCall offers personal and professional insights into the recovery process. She has led writing as healing workshops for the American Academy of Pastoral Counselors and the School Social Workers Association of Georgia. Her book is being released in Europe this spring by a division of Random House under the title _Never Tell_. For more information about her and her practice, visit her website at www.catherinemccall.net
Looking for support as you prepare for the Comps or the NCE?
Gamma Sigma, the Georgia Southern University chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, a national counseling honor society, is sponsoring a study group for all interested Counselor Education students. The group will offer guidance on preparation strategies and specific time to focus. Come to just one session or to all seven.
Remember the dates: Comps (CPCE), March 27th and the NCE, April 17th.
The group will meet regularly to review and prepare for both exams.
See the flier for times and dates.CSI Study Group flier.docx Meeting place for Feb.7th - Graduate Study room 1212B (first floor - GSU library)
An Invitation to all COE Graduate Students:
Dr. Ian A Lubin is looking for interested, responsible, motivated, and hard working graduate students to be part of a newly formed Graduate Research Team. The team will commence its activities in February, 2010. Our first meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, Feb 3, 2010. We will meet in the College of Education building, room 1126. Bring your ideas and join us!
See more details at Grad-Research-Team-Invitation.pdf
Beyond Diversity: School Counseling for Social Justice conference -
The University of Georgia Center for Latino Achievement & Success in Education (CLASE) and the Department of Counseling and Human Development services are pleased to announce that CLASE will cover registration costs for the first 100 participants for this year's 5th annual professional development conference for school counselors, graduation coaches, and other interested educators. The conference, titled "Beyond Diversity: School Counseling for Social Justice," features Marc Grimmett as the keynote speaker, plus numerous other great presentations on college transitions and access, working effectively with students and families from Latino, African American, LGBTQ, students with disabilities, and other backgrounds. The conference runs from 8:30 to 4:00 on Friday, Feb. 19th, at UGA's Georgia Center for Continuing Education, and includes lunch; CEU credits are available from the Georgia Center.
CLASE, with funding support from The Goizueta Foundation, is pleased to cover registration costs for up to 100 registrants, with the request that these participants will take part later this spring in an online questionnaire to give CLASE a "snapshot" of feedback on what they perceive as the issues related to Latino/ELL education in their schools, to help CLASE determine future research & outreach needs.
Regular registration cost is $80, or $55 for students. To register, please see the attached .pdf from the Georgia Center. Diversity Registration Form.pdf
Georgia Southern University Safe Space Program
Safe Space is a campus-wide initiative offering a visible message of inclusion, acceptance, and support to lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) people in the university community. The program offers participants a 3 hour orientation to raise awareness and knowledge of LGBT issues and to suggest ways to serve as an ally to LGBT individuals. Following the orientation, participants receive a Safe Space decal to display in their work or living space.
Upcoming Safe Space Training Dates:
Tuesday, 2/2/10; 1-3pm
Friday, 3/5/10; 9-12pm
Wednesday, 4/7/10; 9-12pm
Thursday, 5/6/10; 2-5pm
*All training dates held at the Counseling Center
(Next to the Health Center on Forest Dr.)
CSI Gamma Sigma invites the counselor education faculty and students to the movies!!! Please join us to see Precious on December 17th @ 4:00pm at the Carmike Theatres in Statesboro. CSI Flyer Precious.pub After the movie we will discuss the themes and concepts presented and how they may impact us as professional counselors and human beings who care.
Important dates: Spring term 2010 - for a more complete listing of university dates and events, go to Registrar's homepage:
http://students.georgiasouthern.edu/registrar/
December 10, 2009 Final date for graduate and undergraduate students to apply for Spring 2010 graduation
January 1 New Year’s Day Holiday-Administrative offices closed-No classes
January 11 Classes begin, Fee payment deadline
January 11-14 Drop/Add
January 15 $100 Late Registration Fee begins
January 18 Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday - Administrative offices closed - No classes
February 12 & 13 9th Annual Southeastern Conference on Cross-Cultural Issues in Counseling and Education, Savannah, GA
March 1 Early Registration for Fall 2010 begins (Students should view WINGS for individual date and time.)
March 1 Deadline to apply for CPCE, Comprehensive Exam - Spring semester administration - locate application on CE homepage
March 1 Deadline for receipt of Graduate Assistantship Applications to have priority consideration for Fall 2010
March 8 Last day to withdraw without academic penalty; See the Policy for Limiting Individual Course Withdrawals for additional Information
http://academics.georgiasouthern.edu/advisement/aa_policy.html
March 15-19 Spring break for students – Administrative offices open March 15-16 and closed March17-19 for Furlough days – Residence halls open
March 19 Application deadline for MEd Counselor Education applicants for Summer 2010 and Fall 2010 admission (no Spring 2010 admission)
March 27 Comprehensive Exam - COE 1120 - 9am - 1pm
April 7 Honors Day, Nessmith-Lane Building 8:30 a.m. Classes beginning at 8:00 and 9:00 a.m. will be canceled
April 8 Academic Standards Committee meeting, 3:00 p.m.
April 10-11 Interview weekend for MEd Counselor Education applicants, by invitation only
April 15 Application deadline for Fall 2010 Internship
April 17 NCE exam
May 3 Last day of classes
May 4-7 Final exams
May 7 Final date for graduate and undergraduate students to apply for Summer 2010 graduation
May 8 Commencement
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