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Judy Peterson's Last Day will be June 15, 2012
May 4th, 2012Traci Mann and Rich Lee Receive Faculty Promotions!
May 2nd, 2012Colin DeYoung and Cheryl Olman Receive Faculty Promotions!
May 2nd, 2012Video of faculty discussion on innovations in teaching
May 2nd, 2012Welcome, Michael Walsh (Coordinator of Instructional Services)!
Hello Department of Psychology,
We are pleased to welcome a new staff member to our department - Michael Walsh. Michael will be starting Tuesday 5/15 as our Coordinator of Instructional Services. He will be taking on responsibilities from Judy Peterson when she leaves the Department in mid-June. During the overlap period, Michael's office will be S351.Michael comes to us from the U of M's Department of English, where his role has been Course Coordinator. Prior to English, he was with the U of M's Department of Educational Policy and Administration as their Program Assistant for the Licensing and Leadership Development Program. Please find an opportunity to introduce yourself to Michael and to welcome him to the Department.
As Michael's first day approaches, we'll remind you of his arrival.
April 20th, 2012Carla Bates Wins Major University Award
Dear Psychology Colleagues,
I'm delighted to tell you that Carla Bates has been selected as a
recipient of the University's Outstanding Community Service Award.
According to the award letter to Carla:"This award is one of the highest honors the University gives to a
staff member for service to the community. This award recognizes the
substantial and significant contributions you have made to the
community in your role as a University of Minnesota staff member. Your
contributions to building University-community partnerships and
programs benefit university students, faculty, staff, community
partners and citizens."The award recognizes Carla's service to the community on the
Minneapolis School Board and in numerous other activities both on and
off campus.Carla will be honored at a reception on April 23 and again at the
Board of Regents awards ceremony on May 10.Please join me in congratulating Carla for this terrific honor and for
her great service to our community which it recognizes.Best,
--Gordon
April 6th, 2012
Off Campus Psychology Related Employment
Sr. Industrial/Organization Consultant with Questar
Headquartered in Eagan, MN, Questar holds a reputation as one of the nation's preeminent research firms specializing in Organizational Research. Established in 1985, we count dozens of the country's best-known and largest organizations as clients across a diverse range of industries. Today Questar leads the industry in serving the needs of the global organization and complexities of surveying in differing cultures, languages, and environments.
At Questar, we understand that the quality of analysis determines the value of information. Our objective at Questar is to deliver findings to our clients that are accurate, insightful, and actionable. To confirm the known. To uncover the unknown. To provide information that can close the gap between satisfied employees and fully engaged, high performance employees.
Questar currently has an opening for a Sr. Consultant on our Global Survey Research Consulting team. As a Questar Consultant, you will have an opportunity to use all of your skills; and to learn and grow in an innovative, fast-paced environment. Questar consultants work with clients to improve organizational effectiveness, create new tools and processes, and deliver exceptional quality solutions in a customer-intimate, team-based environment. The successful candidate will:
Identify client's needs and develop a solution to meet their needs.
Build relationships with large and small clients locally and around the globe, working closely with business leaders to improve their leadership skills, enhance organizational effectiveness, and drive business success.
Design survey follow up programs that drive effectiveness and change throughout client organizations.
Provide consulting services including survey content development, statistical analysis, creating reports and presenting research findings.
Work with internal sales, client service and other teams to determine the best method for achieving project goals.
Use statistical analysis to identify key drivers of employee performance, customer satisfaction and business success.
Assist sales staff in preparing and responding to RFP's.
Create new tools and processes to build Questar's capabilities and client offerings.
Collaborate with other consultants on proposals, lead generation and marketing.
Participate in the development of thought leadership material like articles, best practices, blogs and white papers.
Take part in trade shows and conferences including leading presentations at these events.
Work with adjunct consultants as needed domestically and internationally.
Perform other miscellaneous duties as assigned by Vice President.Job Requirements:
• Ph.D. in Industrial Organizational Psychology.
• A minimum of 5 year's experience effectively consulting with clients at all organizational levels including C-level Executives
• Expert in survey research practices, preferably Employee Engagement, 360° Feedback, Competency Modeling, Leadership Coaching, Customer Satisfaction and Exit Surveys
• High comfort with and expertise in organizing, analyzing, and summarizing large amounts of both quantitative and qualitative data
• Comfortable conducting business development activities and supporting the sales function including drafting RFP's and leading presentations
• Capability to coordinate multiple priorities, projects and clients simultaneously
• Extreme attention to detail
• Stellar verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently while being team-oriented and cooperative
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and SPSS
• Willingness to travelContact information: Questar is an equal opportunity employer; if interested in joining our team, please send your resume to:
Fax: 651-688-0546
Email: careers@questarweb.comVisit our website at www.questarweb.com to find out more information about Questar or view other open positions.
July 8th, 2011Post-Doctoral Fellowship
The Equal Justice Initiative (EJI) in Montgomery, Alabama, is pleased to announce the availability of a fully funded (with benefits) two-year Professional Training Fellowship for recent masters level social work graduates and masters or doctorate level clinical psychology or counseling graduates. The Fellowship is designed to offer specialized professional training in providing support services to a vulnerable population with unique and complex needs and to provide this training within an organization devoted to promoting social justice.
EJI is a nationally recognized private, non-profit organization that is highly regarded as one of the most dynamic and innovative legal reform programs in the United States. For over 20 years, EJI has provided assistance to the poor, the incarcerated and the condemned. EJI has been a national leader in criminal justice reform, anti-poverty and anti-discrimination efforts and has provided education and training to some of the nation's best law students, lawyers, policymakers and professionals. For more information about the work of EJI, please visit our website at www.eji.org.
The Professional Training Fellowship is for talented and ambitious recent graduates in mental health, social work or counseling fields. It provides an opportunity to work for two years as a full-time, paid staff member at EJI. The Fellow will work in conjunction with the EJI lawyers and social worker and will develop skills working with the incarcerated including men and women on death row, juveniles sentenced to life without parole, men and women released after serving long sentences in prison, and family and community members affected by mass incarceration. Training will be provided in skill areas including psychosocial assessment designed to inform the legal team on case management and litigation as well as to assist in obtaining needed resources for clients; supportive counseling to clients in a variety of contexts including death row and maximum security prisons; comprehensive support services in the areas of housing, employment, education, life skills, and mental and physical health for clients in transition from prison to free society; and advocacy, particularly in securing necessary resources for an underserved population facing widespread discrimination.
The ideal Fellow is compassionate, has strong interpersonal and listening skills, is sensitive to the complex needs of vulnerable populations, and has a deep commitment to advancing social justice. Prior experience with psychosocial assessments, supportive counseling, and working with vulnerable populations is preferred. Well developed writing and oral communication skills are essential. The job is located in Montgomery, Alabama, where you will join an exceptional staff of highly skilled and dedicated professionals.
If you are interested in applying for an EJI Fellowship, please e-mail a letter of interest and resume to Maria Morrison at mmorrison@eji.org by June 1, 2011. EJI welcomes applicants from historically underserved communities and does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, or sexual orientation.
May 9th, 2011Assistant Professor Position, Developmental Psychology
The Catholic University of America, Department of Psychology invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor in Developmental Psychology for Fall 2011. Applicants should have an ongoing research program with demonstrated potential to attract extramural funding and be committed to excellence in teaching and mentorship. Preference will be given to those who can contribute to our specialization in children, families, and cultures or who complement other existing strengths in the department, including cognitive neuroscience.
March 3rd, 2011
The Psychology Department has 13 faculty with BA, MA and Ph.D. programs including an APA-accredited program in Clinical Psychology. Faculty have active research programs in a range of areas that attract substantial external funding and involve national and international collaborations. Catholic University is located on a 250-acre, park-like campus in Northeast Washington convenient to neighboring medical centers, universities and laboratories including the NIH. Additional information may be found on our web site (http://psychology.cua.edu).
To apply, submit research statement, teaching statement with evidence of teaching effectiveness, curriculum vitae, three representative publications, and three letters of recommendation (sent directly by recommender) to cua-devpsy@cua.edu, or by surface mail to Dr. Marcie Goeke-Morey, Chair of the Faculty Search Committee, Department of Psychology, The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 20064. Review of files will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
The Catholic University of America was founded in the name of the Catholic Church as a national university and center of research and scholarship. Regardless of their religious affiliation, all faculty are expected to respect and support the University's mission. The Catholic University of America is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and applications from women and minorities are strongly encouraged.Our Savior's Housing Shelter Worker Position
ORGANIZATION: Our Saviour's Housing
ORGANIZATION SUMMARY:
Our Saviour's Housing provides shelter, comfort, hope and community for people who are homeless. We
operate an emergency shelter, transitional housing, and permanent supportive housing for single adults.WEB SITE: www.osom-mn.org
JOB TITLE: Shelter Worker
SALARY: $9 to start TYPE: Monday overnights & Friday evening, possibility to pick up more hours
DEADLINE: Open Until FilledPRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
The shelter worker provides basic direct services to the emergency shelter residents of Our Saviour's
Housing, and works to ensure that the building is clean, safe, and welcoming for all guests, volunteers,
and community members.The primary responsibility areas of this position include providing for the immediate needs of residents
and guests, some crisis intervention with residents, welcoming and assisting meal providers and other
volunteers, housekeeping and building management duties, and some administrative work. The ideal
candidate will participate in a team to provide services for those who are homeless in the community.EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT:
• High school diploma and some college level coursework is required.
• Experience with the homeless community is required.
• Skills in conflict management are highly desirable.
• Ability to effectively communicate in verbal, written and electronic mediums.
• Strong teamwork orientation.
• Some experience as a volunteer desirable.
• Technical Skills: Microsoft Word.
• Reliable transportation to work is necessary; access to own vehicle preferred.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
Hours: This Shelter Worker will work 2 shifts per week to start, and may pick up additional evenings and
night shifts, as needed. Shelter Workers are expected to make arrangements with other staff members to
cover shifts, when necessary, and be available to cover for co-workers, as well.HOW TO APPLY:
Please submit a current resume and three professional references. If you have questions or for more
information, call Crystal Frank at (612) 872-4193, ext 15 or E-mail her at crystal@oshousing.org. Our
Saviour's Housing is located at 2219 Chicago Ave. S., Minneapolis, MN 55404.CATEGORY: Health/Human Services/
WorkforceJOB LOCATION: Twin Cities Metro
March 3rd, 2011
The Department of Psychology's Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Psychology, in accordance with its long and distinguished history, comprises three objectives: significant contributions to the basic science of psychology and the applications of that science through creative scholarship, the thorough training of future generations in psychological science and its methods, and service and leadership to the discipline and profession.