Recent News
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May 01, 2013 -TCSPP’s Clinical Psy.D. Program at the Los Angeles Campus Submits Self-Study to American Psychological Association (APA) AccreditationThe Clinical Psy.D. Program at the Los Angeles campus submitted a self-study report to the APA’s Commission on Accreditation (COA) for review consideration.
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May 01, 2013 -Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education at TCSPP Tackles Issue of Trauma at Annual Mental Health Conference, June 2"Help, Hope, Healing After Trauma" is the theme of this year's Conference.
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Apr 29, 2013 -Large Group of Doctoral Students from TCSPP Inducted Into Prestigious Bouchet Graduate Honor SocietyLarge Group of TCSPP Students Inducted into Prestigous Bouchet Society
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Apr 18, 2013 -The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Receives California Psychology Association's Psychologically Healthy Workplace AwardTCSPP receives a California Psychology Association (CPA) 2013 Psychologically Healthy Workplace Award.
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Apr 17, 2013 -TCSPP Statement Regarding Tragedy at Boston MarathonTCSPP Statement Regarding Tragedy at Boston Marathon from Michele Nealon-Woods, Psy.D., national president
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Apr 11, 2013 -Beyond the Couch: Why Telemental Health Could Revolutionize The Way We PracticeTherapy sessions on proverbial couches are symbolic of a normal treatment setting; however, with the rise in technology, live-streaming teleconferencing between patients and therapist may no longer sound so unconventional. Read what Dr. Peter Shore, an alumnus of TCSPP, says about benefits and problems of this virtual face to face therapy session.
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Apr 11, 2013 -Changing the World, One Family at a TimeHumanitarian efforts are not always planned ventures, and for one TCSPP student, the burnt remnants of a house served as a foundation for an agent of change. Read what TCPPS alumnus Nausheen Pasha-Zaidi witnessed during her International Psychology field experience and how she changed the lives of family she will never meet.
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Apr 11, 2013 -Born ConnectedThe millennial generation is bounded by a world of ‘likes,’ ‘tweets,’ and ‘pins,’ all which helped develop them into a tech-savvy, influential consumer. Wired since birth, how does this generation reap the best and worst of what this medium has to offer? Read what Dr. Thomas Barrett, professor and chair in the clinical psychology department at TCSPP’s Chicago campus, says about being born connected in a new world of social media.
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Mar 21, 2013 -TCSPP Launches an Academic Leadership Certificate Program for Women with National Science Foundation GrantTCSPP begins Post-Graduate Certificate Program for female faculty at HBCUs
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Mar 13, 2013 -TCSPP Named to President's Honor Roll for Community ServiceThe Chicago and Los Angeles Campuses were each named to the 2013 President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. This is the sixth consecutive year the Chicago Campus has earned this prestigious recognition, and the first year for the Los Angeles Campus.
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Mar 13, 2013 -Xavier, TCSPP Forged Educational PartnershipXavier University of Louisiana and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology signed a formal agreement of inter-institutional collaboration on March 12 in New Orleans.
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Feb 07, 2013 -TCSPP Goes GlobalTCSPP was awarded a grant from the Japan Foundation to develop a study abroad program that aims to train future generations of globally minded psychologists and internationalize psychology training and curriculum.
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Feb 06, 2013 -Campus Forums Respond to Mental Health and Gun Violence IssuesMore than 300 students, faculty, staff and notable experts responded to the call from TCSPP to begin a campus and community-based dialogue on mental health and gun violence following the recent Newtown tragedy.
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Jan 29, 2013 -TCSPP Hosts Town Hall SeriesThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology has assembled notable experts in mental health, public health, education and treatment to call attention to prevention and intervention, and how to mobilize toward action and policy change.
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Jan 29, 2013 -NAMI Family to Family Classes are a Source of Strength and Hope for Many CaregiversClasses begin on Wednesday, January 30
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Jan 16, 2013 -TCSPP Response to HHS StatementTCSPP supports HHS efforts to mobilize mental health experts in response to the Sandy Hook tragedy and all violent tragedies taking place nationwide.
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Jan 15, 2013 -In Her Words: Meet Alumna, Dr. Rita McClearyAlumna Dr. Rita McCleary (’88) embodies TCSPP’s academic strength and training
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Jan 10, 2013 -New Center For Research And Practice in Veteran And Military Psychology Launched at TCSPPVeteran Dr. Eric Morrison Appointed Director
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Dec 18, 2012 -TCSPP Statement on Connecticut School TragedyOur hearts go out to the entire community of Newtown, Connecticut.
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Dec 18, 2012 -First Latina President Tapped to Lead Chicago Campus of The Chicago School of Professional PsychologyDr. Patricia Arredondo Brings Higher Education and Private Sector Multicultural Expertise to Institution
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Dec 06, 2012 -TCSPP Launches Annual Giving CampaignFor the first time, the 2012-2013 campaign, titled “The Promise of Opportunity,” is focused on building a need-based scholarship fund for students with an initial fundraising goal of $100,000.
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Dec 03, 2012 -TCSPP Experts Available to Media: Mental Health Issues During the HolidaysFaculty available to speak about depression, loneliness and family conflict.
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Nov 26, 2012 -New VP of Online-Blended ProgramsThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology welcomes Gino Natalicchio, Ph.D. as vice president of Online and Blended Learning.
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Nov 16, 2012 -Statement Regarding Legal Claims Over APA-Accreditation Status
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Nov 16, 2012 -Dr. Azara Santiago-Rivera AppointmentAzara Santiago-Rivera, Ph.D. has been appointed editor of the APA Journal of Latina/o Psychology as well as the director of TCSPP’s new National Center for Research and Practice, Latino Mental Health.
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Nov 06, 2012 -Deploy an Army of Mental Health Professionals to Serve Our VeteransRead Dr. Nealon-Woods' Veteran's Day blog posting on Huffington Post.
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Nov 05, 2012 -Preparing Future Faculty Program Tackles Diversity Issue in PsychologyPreparing Future Psychology Faculty Program launched with support from the APA
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Oct 12, 2012 -Southern California Graduation 2012Vietnam veteran and U.S. Vets President and CEO Stephen Peck will give the keynote address to the Southern California graduating class at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology on October 20.
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Oct 05, 2012 -Dr. Azara Santiago-Rivera - The Latino Vote-OLDDr. Azara Santiago-Rivera discusses issues that motivate the Latino vote.
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Oct 05, 2012 -Dr. Azara Santiago-Rivera - The Latino VoteDr. Azara Santiago-Rivera discusses the issues that motivate the Latino vote on October 5, 2012
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Oct 02, 2012 -TCSPP Washington, DC Campus Will Hold First CommencementThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology's Washington, D.C. campus will hold its first commencement on October 12, 2012.
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Sep 14, 2012 -TCSPP President Calls for Equality in Mental Health CoverageMichele Nealon-Woods, Psy.D., president of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, calls for Equality in Mental Health Coverage
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Sep 06, 2012 -TCSPP Los Angeles Partners with Los Angeles MissionLos Angeles students at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology will offer comprehensive mental health services to homeless women
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Aug 31, 2012 -TCSPP Awards First-Ever Global Impact ScholarshipFive students Awarded International Program Scholarship
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Aug 21, 2012 -TCSPP Congressional Leaders and Mental Health Advocates to Host Forum in Los AngelesIn Cooperation with the Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy, Honorable Mary Bono Mack, Honorable Grace Napolitano, Honorable Jim Ramstad and Co-Sponsors of the Law
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Aug 07, 2012 -TCSPP and CETYS University Sign Cooperation AgreementPsychology Programs will foster faculty and student exchange, as well as academic programs
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Aug 02, 2012 -Sarah Shelton, PsyD, Elected to National Register of Health Service Providers in Psychology Board of DirectorsThe National Register Board of Directors elected Sarah Shelton, PsyD, to a four-year term on the Board beginning January 1, 2013.
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Jun 27, 2012 -TCSPP Holds First National Service Week to Support CommunityBenefited 16 organizations in Chicago, California, and D.C.
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Jun 26, 2012 -TCSPP Appoints New Chief Academic OfficerJay Finkelman, Ph.D. ABPP will serve as Vice President of Academic Affairs and Chief Academic Officer
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Jun 26, 2012 -The Chicago School Of Professional Psychology Receives Federal Grant To Help Develop Minority Psychology FacultyTCSPP will initiate a “Preparing Future Psychology Faculty Program”
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Jun 26, 2012 -The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Announces New Board of Trustees Chair And MembersAnnouncing new chair, R. Edward Bergmark, Ph.D., and new members, Joseph L. White, Ph.D. and Jose Antonio Tijerino
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Jun 07, 2012 -National Science Foundation Provides $1.8 Million Grant to The Chicago School of Professional Psychology for Academic Leadership Graduate Certificate ProgramProgram to Focus on Women of Color at Black Colleges and Universities
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Jun 05, 2012 -TCSPP LA to Host Parity Field HearingAt the field hearing, state & local representatives, providers & consumers will speak out about parity implementation and enforcement.
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May 31, 2012 -The “Godfather” of Black Psychology, Dr. Joseph White, to Deliver Keynote Address at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology’s Annual Commencement, June 8Dr. White will deliver the keynote address titled, “21st Century Psychology and the Challenges Ahead"
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May 23, 2012 -Dr. Joneis Thomas Selected to Participate in APA’s Leadership Institute for Women in PsychologyDr. Thomas will be attending the Academic/ Academic Medical Track of the program in Orlando, Florida from July 30, 2012 to August 1, 2012.
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May 22, 2012 -TCSPP Westwood Hosting NAMI Family to Family ClassesClasses begin June 13th from 6:00 to 9:00 P.M
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May 22, 2012 -DC Campus President Invited to Speak at Congressional Briefing on Capitol HillDr. Orlando Taylor Spoke About the Ronald E. McNair Postbaccalaureate Achievement Program
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May 17, 2012 -TCSPP Student Receives Humanitarian Service Award
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May 17, 2012 -Dr. Nancy Newton Receives 2011-2012 Excellence in Public Service Teaching AwardAwarded by the Distinguished Teaching Award Committee at TCSPP
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May 10, 2012 -TCSPP Student Priscilla Cheng Awarded the Schweitzer FellowshipIn Chicago’s Vulnerable Communities, Schweitzer Fellows Put Their Ideals into Action
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May 02, 2012 -Chicago Campus Student wins Governor's Volunteer Service AwardHoward Jones receives Governor's Volunteer Service Award in the Learn and Serve Category
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May 01, 2012 -Timothy Burnett Is Named Newman Civic Fellow by Campus CompactThe Newman Civic Fellows Awards recognize inspiring college student leaders who have worked to find solutions for challenges facing their communities.
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Apr 25, 2012 -National President of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Selected to Join Leadership Class of 201253 women competitively selected to explore: Women Leaders – Leading into the Future…Changing the World for the Better”
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Apr 25, 2012 -Statement from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology in Response to Department of Veterans Affairs Increase of Mental Health Staffing
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Apr 06, 2012 -The Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Hosts 11th Annual Mental Health Conference, June 3Focus to be Managing Anxiety and Maximizing Life for Children, Adolescents, and Adults
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Apr 03, 2012 -The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Named to President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for Fifth Consecutive YearOne of 110 Colleges and Universities to Earn Distinction Status
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Mar 20, 2012 -TCSPP-Chicago Student Presented with the Newman Civic Fellows AwardTimothy Burnett named to Newman Civic Fellows Class of 2012
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Mar 20, 2012 -Two TCSPP-Chicago Students Receive U.S. Army Medical Department Health Profession ScholarshipsTimothy Burnett and Daniella Pettinari were awarded full tuition scholarships from the U.S. Army Medical Department
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Mar 14, 2012 -Dr. Erika Liljedahl and Chicago Campus Students Partner With Diveheart to Help Disabled ChildrenStudents from the Chicago Campus' Forensic Psychology program dive with children with disabilities to aid in their therapy.
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Feb 13, 2012 -Chicago Campus School Psychology Program Earns Full NASP ApprovalThe School Psychology program is pleased to announce that it has received the highest level of approval from the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP).
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Feb 10, 2012 -D.C. Campus Hosts National Lecture on Black Psychology with Dr. Joseph White, Feb. 17In recognition of Black History Month, The Chicago School is hosting a national lecture with by Dr. Joseph White, the eminent psychologist affectionately known as the “Godfather” of Black Psychology.
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Jan 27, 2012 -Cultural Impact Conference 2012 Explores the Role of Creativity in Empowerment and ChangeMore than 800 Chicago School students gather in Chicago to participate in the 16th CIC.
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Jan 27, 2012 -It’s a Bird, It’s a Plane! TCSPP Professors Explore the Superman MythosA pair of TCSPP professors plunged into discussion about the universality of the Superman mythos Jan. 26 at the Chicago Campus.
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Dec 13, 2011 -Dr. Orlando Taylor of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Receives Samuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award from National Communication AssociationWASHINGTON, D.C. (December 13, 2011) – The National Communication Association (NCA), the largest national organization dedicated to communication, recently bestowed its prestigious Samuel L. Becker Distinguished Service Award on Dr. Orlando Taylor, interim vice president of academic affairs at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and president of its Washington, D.C. Campus.
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Nov 23, 2011 -Giving ThanksI am very proud and enormously thankful to be a part of a community that is so deeply committed to education, empowerment, and giving back. A message from Dr. Michele Nealon-Woods.
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Nov 16, 2011 -An Obligation to ReportAs engaged practitioners, our obligations go beyond mandated reporting of child sexual abuse. A message from Dr. Michele Nealon-Woods, President, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
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Oct 04, 2011 -TCSPP Launches Internationalization Task ForceEarly this fall, the Chicago School of Professional Psychology launched the Internationalization Task Force, a committee consisting of faculty, deans and senior administrators working to advance the school’s internationalization initiatives.
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Sep 26, 2011 -International Center on Deafness and the Arts to Convene National Think Tank on the Changing World of Deaf EducationThe population of deaf children in the United States has changed dramatically over the last 20 years, yet our education system has not kept pace with changing needs. To draw public and legislative attention and devise potential solutions to this pressing crisis, some of the top leaders involved in deaf education from around the country will meet at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology on September 29th to plan a larger, national think-tank to be held in early spring 2012.
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Sep 21, 2011 -Education, Government and Finance Leaders Meet for International Think-Tank on Student Financing of Higher Education in Developing CountriesA diverse group of prominent global finance, government and higher education professionals met for a high-level think tank at the Rockefeller Foundation’s Bellagio Conference Center in Bellagio, Italy on August 8-12, with the goal of developing viable models for student financing of higher education in developing countries. Organized by The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, with the generous support of the Rockefeller Foundation and assistance of the McCall MacBain Foundation, the invitation-only event brought professionals from every continent to tackle the global challenge of access to higher education in developing parts of the world.
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Sep 07, 2011 -The Summer 2011 Issue of Insight is Now Online!The current issue of INSIGHT, The Chicago School’s award-winning alumni magazine, examines the intersection of psychology and the law.
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Jul 29, 2011 -The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Receives Federal Grant to Award Scholarships for Disadvantaged StudentsThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology, the leading non-profit graduate school focused exclusively on psychology and related behavioral sciences, is pleased to announce new scholarship opportunities for economically or environmentally disadvantaged students in specific programs.
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Jul 06, 2011 -Patrick Kennedy Addresses Invisible Wounds at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology CommencementCHICAGO (July 6, 2011) -- The Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy delivered an impassioned speech to an audience of over 3,000, including 500 graduates, at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Commencement on June 10, 2011, in Chicago. Kennedy, who served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1995 to 2011, received an honorary degree from the institution for his tireless efforts in support of mental health research and services. Kennedy also sponsored and led the fight for passage of the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act of 2008, which provides access to mental health treatment for tens of millions of Americans who were previously denied care.
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Jun 22, 2011 -The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Hosts Second Lady Dr Jill Biden Illinois National Guard and Support Organizations for Service Members and FamiliesCHICAGO (JUNE 22, 2011) – The Chicago Campus of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, in collaboration with the Illinois National Guard, hosted a round-table event last week at which Dr. Jill Biden, Second Lady of the United States, met with members of the Illinois National Guard and a host of representatives from supporting organizations to learn about services in Illinois that address the emotional and psychological well-being of service members, veterans, and their families. The event was a part of the Joining Forces Initiative, led by First Lady Michelle Obama and Dr. Biden to mobilize all sectors of society to give service members and their families the opportunities and support they have earned.
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Jun 17, 2011 -Don't Miss "Finding Peace in this House"Don't miss this one-night only theatrical event on June 23, 2011 -- a culmination of the collaboration of TCSPP students and the Erasing the Distance Theater Company.
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Jun 06, 2011 -The Honorable Patrick J. Kennedy to Deliver Keynote at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Annual Commencement on June 10The Chicago School of Professional Psychology is pleased to host the Honorable Rep. Patrick J. Kennedy as commencement speaker and honorary degree recipient at the Chicago Campus commencement on June 10, 2011 in downtown Chicago.
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Jun 02, 2011 -Chicago Experts to Unravel Bipolar Disorder at June 5th Conference in EvanstonDespite advances in the diagnosis and treatment of bipolar disorder, the prevalence of the disease continues to rise: it now affects approximately 5.7 million Americans and is the sixth leading cause of disability in the world. The 10th Annual Community Mental Health Conference of the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education (NRCI) at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, Bipolar Disorder: Promise and Progress, will offer insights on diagnosis, management and treatment to individuals and families coping with the disease, as well as to mental health professionals.
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Apr 26, 2011 -The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Delivers the Latest Psychology News to Your Computer Every Day!Subscribe to Psychology News from Around the Web
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Apr 18, 2011 -The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Faculty/Leadership Speaking Engagements and Scholarship, Spring 2011
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Apr 07, 2011 -Rwandan Trauma Expert Dr. Vincent Sezibera to Speak on "Psychological Consequences of Genocide: From Trauma to Resilience"The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Commemorates the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi in Rwanda.
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Apr 04, 2011 -TCSPP to host 2011 Annual Conference of the Society for Humanistic Psychology Division 32 of the APA
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Mar 31, 2011 -Dr. Nancy Zarse Serves as Resource Staff for FBI
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Mar 29, 2011 -Students to Present at World Congress of Biological PsychiatryCongratulations to five students of Dr. Lukasz Konopka, professor of clinical psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, have been selected to present their dissertations at the 10th World Congress for Biological Psychiatry this May. Stephanie Bajo, Elizabeth Hamilton, Meagan Hauser, Megan Golla, and Elizabeth Zimmerman had their dissertations chosen from among 895 submitted abstracts.
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Mar 21, 2011 -Please Support our Friends in JapanA Message from Dr. Michele Nealon-Woods
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Mar 14, 2011 -Check out The Chicago School's March International Affairs Update!
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Mar 02, 2011 -Harold Washington College, One of the City Colleges of Chicago, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Welcome Fulbright Scholar Dr. Vincent SeziberaThrough a joint proposal, Harold Washington College (HWC), one of the City Colleges of Chicago, and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology have brought a Fulbright Scholar-in-Residence to Chicago to join an interdisciplinary team from the two institutions.
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Feb 24, 2011 -The Winter 2011 Issue of INSIGHT is Now OnlineThe latest issue of The Chicago School's alumni magazine examines the role psychology does-and doesn't-play in American health care, including a look at the increasing acceptance of the mind-body approach to health care and the mental health needs of the terminally ill.
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Feb 21, 2011 -Platt Retail Institute at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Releases Q1 2011 Journal of Retail AnalyticsCHICAGO (February 16, 2011) – The Platt Retail Institute at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (PRI) recently released the first issue of its 2011 Journal of Retail Analytics (Journal). A comprehensive resource on the current state of the economy as it impacts retailers and consumers, the quarterly publication also details developments in the digital signage industry. In addition to featuring industry-leading guest columnists, the Journal includes research and case studies conducted by doctoral student interns at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP).
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Feb 08, 2011 -Addressing an Education Crisis in South Africa Offers Solutions Back HomeWASHINGTON, D.C. (February 8, 2011) -- A new partnership between San Francisco-based Teach With Africa (TWA) and The Center for African Psychology at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) in Washington, D.C., in collaboration with the LEAP Science and Maths Schools (LEAP) in South Africa will bring resources to improve education for economically disadvantaged South African students and provide a model for schools in the U.S.
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Jan 27, 2011 -Intended Consequences: Rwandan Children Born of Rape, with Photographer Jonathan TorgovnikDon't miss the upcoming Starting From Scratch Lecture on February 8th. Meet Torgovnik and our new Fulbright Scholar from Rwanda, Dr. Vincent Sezibera. PLEASE NOTE DATE CHANGE TO FEBRUARY 8, 2011.
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Jan 24, 2011 -Welcome to the New Website of The Chicago School of Professional PsychologyOn Monday, January 24, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology launched its first new website in nearly five years.
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Jan 20, 2011 -Platt Retail Institute at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Releases Q4 2010 North American Digital Signage IndexCHICAGO – The digital signage industry will see moderate growth, according to the fourth quarter North American Digital Signage Index by the Platt Retail Institute at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Some key findings of the current Index include:
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Jan 18, 2011 -Honoring the Work of Dr. King“If you want to be important—wonderful. If you want to be recognized—wonderful. If you want to be great—wonderful. But recognize that he who is greatest among you shall be your servant. (Amen) That's a new definition of greatness.” --Dr. Martin Luther King, February 4, 1968
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Jan 06, 2011 -The Chicago School of Professional Psychology at Chicago Selected by Carnegie Foundation for 2010 Engagement ClassificationCHICAGO – Reflecting its deep commitment to community service and engagement, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (Chicago Campus) is one of 115 colleges and universities in the United States and one of three in Illinois to receive the 2010 Engagement Classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching
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Nov 19, 2010 -Passing of Trustee Emeritus Theodore WeberIt is with great sadness that I reflect on the passing of Trustee Emeritus Theodore Weber. He died on Monday, November 8, at his home in Chicago, Illinois.
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Nov 04, 2010 -Platt Retail Institute Releases Q3 2010 North American Digital Signage IndexThe digital signage industry continues to thrive despite a challenging economy, according to the third quarter North American Digital Signage Index released on November 2nd by the Platt Retail Institute at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. Measuring business activity in the digital signage industry based on business leader sentiment, the quarterly Index is a leading industry guide largely developed by doctoral student interns at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) under the supervision and mentorship of the Platt Retail Institute (PRI) director and fellow Steven Keith Platt. Some key findings of the current Index include:
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Oct 26, 2010 -The Chicago School in Los Angeles Opens Forensic Training InstituteLOS ANGELES -- Since opening in 2008, the Los Angeles Campus of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) has offered a host of free or low-cost services to the local community, including crisis intervention training; workshops on topics from post-traumatic stress disorder to substance abuse; mental health counseling; and research in partnership with local organizations and agencies.
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Oct 25, 2010 -Dr. Michael Horowitz Named President Emeritus of The Chicago School of Professional PsychologyCHICAGO (October 25, 2010) – The Board of Trustees of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) named Dr. Michael Horowitz the first president emeritus of the institution at a recent dinner held in his honor at the school’s Chicago Campus.
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Oct 04, 2010 -The Chicago School: Advocacy in the Supreme Court!On Wednesday the Supreme Court of the United States will hear Snyder v. Phelps, a case in which The Chicago School of Professional Psychology joined the John Marshall Law School Veterans Legal Support Center & Clinic in filing an amicus curiae (“friend of the court”) brief in support of Snyder. Dr. Paul Larson, Clinical Psychology professor at TCSPP-Chicago and an attorney, wrote on behalf of The Chicago School.
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Oct 04, 2010 -The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Launches Center for African Psychology at Washington D.C. Campus OpeningCongresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton Welcomes New Campus to the District
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Sep 30, 2010 -Dr. Orlando Taylor to Speak at Race, Ethnicity & Place ConferenceDr. Orlando Taylor, president of the Washington, D.C. Campus of The Chicago School, will give the luncheon keynote address at the Race, Ethnicity & Place Conference 2010 on October 7, 2010 at State University of New York in Binghamton, New York. Dr. Taylor will also serve on a panel during the conference focusing on “Internationalizing at Home: Strategies for Advancing Internationalizing Goals without Leaving Home.”
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Sep 28, 2010 -The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Professor Claude Barbre Receives AwardMargaret Morgan Lawrence Award Recognizes Outstanding Service
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Aug 30, 2010 -International Service Learning This FallLearn, Work, and Make a Difference Through the Global Hope Initiative and The Power of One
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Aug 03, 2010 -The Chicago School of Professional Psychology to host Illinois Psychological AssociationThe 2010 Illinois Psychological Annual Convention, Empowering Psychologists Through Diversity, will be held at The Chicago School's Chicago Campus, and at the Holiday Inn Mart Plaza on November 4-6, 2010.
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Aug 03, 2010 -TCSPP Host International Council of Psychologists 68th Annual ConferenceAugust 4-7 Conference to Focus on “Psychological Values Around the World”
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Jul 06, 2010 -TCSPP Opens Campus in Heart of Nation's CapitalWASHINGTON -- The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP), the nation's largest nonprofit graduate school focused exclusively on psychology and related behavioral sciences, will open its newest campus in the heart of the nation's capital this August. The final step in the new campus approval process came last week, when the Higher Learning Commission of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (HLC) extended TCSPP's institutional accreditation to its new D.C. Campus. Classes begin August 30 at the campus at 901 15th St. NW, just three blocks from the White House.
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Jul 01, 2010 -A Message from President Michele Nealon-WoodsIt is with excitement, expectation, and great responsibility that I take on the role of President of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
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Jul 01, 2010 -Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute’s 9th Annual ConferenceNew perspectives and approaches in treating addictions were the focus of the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute’s 9th annual conference, Discovering Hope: Understanding Addictions. More than 300 participants attended the conference, held May 23 at Beth Emet Synagogue in Evanston, Ill., to hear from three expert panelists and to participate in discussion sessions.
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Jun 30, 2010 -Parting Reflections from Dr. Michael HorowitzOver the past 10 years I have written countless letters and emails to you as president of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. This is my last.
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Jun 22, 2010 -Doctoral Student to Serve Executive Council of the Association for Behavior Analysis InternationalLOS ANGELES -- Antonio Harrison, a doctoral student in the Applied Behavior Analysis Psy.D. program at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) in Los Angeles has been elected to the coveted position of Student Representative to the Executive Council of the Association for Behavior Analysis International (ABAI).
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Jun 21, 2010 -26th Annual Commencement of The Chicago School of Professional PsychologyCHICAGO – Amidst the almost two million fans that flooded the loop on June 11 to celebrate the world champion Chicago Blackhawks, students at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) garnered a sizeable fan base themselves, as almost 700 students received master’s or doctoral degrees in one of 11 psychology programs.
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Jun 17, 2010 -Dr. James Shaw Forges Path to Address Youth Violence(Los Angeles) Dr. James (Jim) Shaw, assistant professor of forensic psychology at The Chicago School in Los Angeles, is determined to decrease the number of incarcerated youths. Already making significant strides toward his goal—he is creating a new violence education and prevention curriculum for middle and high school students. Dr. Shaw has also authored two books on the subject.
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Jun 17, 2010 -Dr. Keith Carroll Appointed Chair of I/O and Business Psychology(Chicago) It is my pleasure to announce the appointment of Dr. Keith Carroll as Chair of the I/O and Business Psychology Department, Chicago, effective immediately.
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May 20, 2010 -Dr. Nancy Zarse Named CASTL-Carnegie ScholarCHICAGO – The Carnegie Foundation’s Carnegie Academy for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (CASTL) has selected Dr. Nancy Zarse as a 2010 scholar and participant in its 2010 National CASTL Leadership Program to be held at Creighton University on June 2-5, 2010.
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May 19, 2010 -TCSPP Community Advocate Illinois Lawmakers to Preserve Mental Health FundingThe prospect of cutting $90 million from Illinois’ mental health funding drove members of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology community to both Chicago and Springfield, Ill. May 5 to attend rallies and stress the importance of mental health treatment.
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May 18, 2010 -Dr. Michele Nealon-Woods Named Next President of The Chicago SchoolCHICAGO (May 18, 2010) – The Board of Trustees of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP) voted unanimously on Friday to appoint Dr. Michele Nealon-Woods as the next president of the 31-year-old institution. Dr. Nealon-Woods succeeds Dr. Michael Horowitz, who served TCSPP as president for 10 years and recently moved to a new role as president and CEO of the nonprofit TCS Education System, which includes The Chicago School of Professional Psychology.
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May 14, 2010 -Next President of The Chicago School of Professional PsychologyEarlier this afternoon, our national search to find the next president of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology reached a conclusion. I am privileged and honored to formally announce that the Board of Trustees has named Dr. Michele Nealon-Woods as the school’s new leader and successor to President Michael Horowitz.
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May 06, 2010 -Teens Visit Chicago Campus to Send Anti-Violence Message in Poster ContestThe images were powerful: a fist, blood, a gun and tears. They were among many that Chicago Public Schools teens created for an anti-violence poster contest sponsored by The Chicago School of Professional Psychology Forensic Center’s Save Our School Children (S.O.S.) initiative.
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May 06, 2010 -Pursuing a Job? Think Out of the Box(May 6, 2010) Getting hired in this economy of cutbacks presents its challenges for graduates. Five happily employed recent graduates of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology returned for a panel discussion on April 7 to share their “think out of the box” tips with students who are looking for employment.
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May 04, 2010 -Center For Latino Mental Health Receives American Psychiatric Foundation AwardCHICAGO -- As the nation’s largest and fastest growing ethnic group, Latinos have consistently lacked access to culturally competent health care professionals who understand the unique needs facing that population. In 2007, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology set out to change that, with the launch of the Center for Latino Mental Health, housed at the school’s Chicago campus.
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Apr 28, 2010 -Discovering Hope: Understanding Addictions Conference(Chicago) Substance abuse is an increasingly pervasive problem both here and abroad, yet addiction is a health condition that can be prevented and treated effectively
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Apr 23, 2010 -Forensic Psychology Resource Collection Opens at the Los Angeles Campus(Los Angeles) Representatives from local criminal justice agencies and community-based organizations gathered in the library of the Downtown Los Angeles Campus of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP).
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Apr 22, 2010 -Students Win Awards at Corrections ConferenceSeven students from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology were selected from a national competition to present posters, and three of them won top awards, at the national Mental Health in Corrections Conference, held April 13-14 at the Blackstone Hotel in Chicago.
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Apr 22, 2010 -Chicago School Student Rene Herrera Receives Schweitzer Fellowship(CHICAGO) Rene Herrera, a student in The Chicago School's Master's in Clinical Counseling Program (MACC), has been awarded a 2010-2011 Schweitzer Fellowship. Rene, whose concentration is in Latino Mental Health, will provide a tutoring and mentoring program for youth at the Irving Park YMCA. The prestigious Fellowship is awarded to exceptional students in health and human services fields who serve the most vulnerable members of society.
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Mar 12, 2010 -Francis-Thornton Elected to Head Alumni CouncilThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology Alumni Council elected a new leader as it gears up its efforts to foster relationships between alumni and students.
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Mar 10, 2010 -Cohen Chaifetz as Newest TrusteesThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology Board of Trustees welcomes Dr. Richard A. Chaifetz and Steven H. Cohen, J.D., as its newest members. Both began their three-year term serving on the governing body of the nation’s leading professional psychology school at its February 19, 2010, meeting.
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Mar 08, 2010 -Dr. Michael Horowitz Announces TransitionIn a series of campus forums and letters to students this month, Dr. Michael Horowitz announced that later this year he will conclude his 10-year run as president of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP).
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Mar 04, 2010 -A Message from President HorowitzI arrived at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology 10 years ago with a charge from the Board of Trustees to take our mission and approach to psychology education to new frontiers, students, and communities. Every day since then I have joined you and others in advancing this vision.
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Feb 26, 2010 -Academics and Staff set Continuous GoalsPeople who are looking for online degree programs make quick decisions. That’s why the Online Campus Admission Department welcomed the idea of starting a tracking process, with the goal of responding to inquiries from prospective students within 24 hours.
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Feb 13, 2010 -Federal Funding Brings Mental Health ServicesThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology and the Community Mental Health Council, Inc. to Provide Additional Treatment to At-Risk Populations
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Feb 12, 2010 -Psychology to Help RwandaDr. Kassel working with Rwandan students. When TCS faculty members Dr. Mark Kassel and Dr. Tiffany Masson stepped off a plane in Rwanda in November, it was a major step forward for the school’s efforts to bring psychology to help the African nation heal the ever-present wounds of its 1994 genocide.
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Feb 09, 2010 -Yellow Ribbon Project Offers Healing for Children of Returning VetsFor Cassandra Jennings, the Iraq and Afghanistan wars have taken on a new reality. One of 36 students representing a cross section of TCS programs, Cassandra—a Clinical Psy.D. student in the Child and Adolescent track—is devoting her weekends to helping families of returning Illinois veterans recover from the splintered existence that defined their deployment.
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Feb 01, 2010 -Dr. Marty Harris Accepts Invitations to Serve on Three BoardsDr. Marty Harris, Academic Dean, LA/Orange County, has been appointed to serve on the Initial Review Board of the American Psychological Association’s Minority Fellowship Program (APA-MFP). For over 30 years, APA-MFP has provided millions in doctoral level funding for a variety of areas, including HIV training, gerontology, neuroscience, clinical and substance abuse research, prevention and practice.
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Jan 30, 2010 -Peru Students Visit Chicago CampusHalfway through a whirlwind week in which The Chicago School of Professional Psychology faculty exposed the Peruvian visitors to a variety of academic programs, as well as settings in which U.S. psychologists work, visitor Andrea Montalvo said she was having a terrific experience.
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Jan 26, 2010 -First Recipients of President’s Awards for LA/Orange CountyIn a special ceremony before staff and faculty at the downtown Los Angeles Campus, Dr. Debra Warner and Dr. Rachel Findel-Pyles received the first two President’s Awards for Academic Leadership at LA/Orange County.
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Jan 25, 2010 -LA Faculty Member Speaks and Connects with CommunityFaculty member spearheading TCSPP’s Latino Mental Health Initiative in LA/Orange County is also taking steps to build community relationships that will benefit students as they carry out community service work throughout the region.
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Jan 18, 2010 -TCS Volunteers Participate in MLK DayIt was the latest in an ongoing series of events planned by The Chicago School’s Office of Community Partnerships. Since it started up in 2006, this Office has connected students, from their first semester of enrollment, to service opportunities in the community. It is an integral part of The Chicago School Model of Education.
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Dec 14, 2009 -L.A. Campus Hosts Hostage NegotiationThe intensity was turned up at the Los Angeles Campus this month as the Forensic Psychology Department hosted its first two-day seminar, December 12 and 13, on hostage negotiation. The program pooled the talents of Officer Gregory H. Sancier, Ph.D., of the San Jose Police Department, and actors who took the roles of hostage takers and victims.
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Dec 14, 2009 -Adjunct Professor Appears on The Biggest LoserAs a contestant this fall on the hit NBC series, The Biggest Loser, adjunct professor Shay Sorrells inspired millions around the world with her drive, determination, and positive spirit.
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Dec 12, 2009 -Southern California Campuses Charters CouncilThe Southern California Campuses of The Chicago School of Professional Psychology recently established the President’s Advisory Council, a group of volunteer advisors convened to provide input on a variety of critical planning and operations decisions.
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Dec 11, 2009 -Professor’s Passion for Reading and Literacy HonoredIn honor of Dr. Nancy Davis’ years of service to The Chicago School of Professional Psychology and her passion for reading and literacy, the Nancy Davis Collection was established this semester by her colleagues and students. The collection consists of children’s books housed at the Garfield Park Preparatory Academy Library.
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Dec 07, 2009 -Chicago Campus Takes the LEEDThe Chicago School of Professional Psychology received the LEED certification this semester for its space on the fourth floor at the Merchandise Mart. Developed by the U.S Green Building Council, LEED (Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design) Green Building Rating System is a voluntary, consensus-based standard to support and certify successful green building design, construction, and operations.
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Dec 03, 2009 -Forensic Center Town Hall Meeting on Youth ViolenceA city-wide dialogue on youth violence reached the Chicago Campus on December 2 when more than 100 members of the surrounding community, including dozens of students from Kelly High School, Kenwood Academy, and South Shore High School, attended a town hall meeting hosted by The Chicago School Forensic Center
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Nov 27, 2009 -Staff Members Won President’s Vision AwardAfter TCS staff members Jill Glenn, Katia Mitova and Saraheva Monroe became the first-ever winners of the new President’s Vision Award, they said something telling. Each of them had nominated other staff members for the award, which recognizes employees for fulfilling The Chicago School’s mission, and hoped their nominees would win.
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Nov 22, 2009 -November International Student ExchangeThe Chicago School’s Center for International Studies and Center for Multicultural and Diversity Studies, along with the Chicago Campus, recently hosted an International Student Exchange which brought seven international students to the campus for a week-long program entitled “An Introduction to Psychology in the US.”
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Nov 20, 2009 -Discussion of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the ChildOn the eve of the 20th anniversary of the adoption of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), two of the nation’s leading child welfare advocates visited the Chicago Campus to speak and lead a dialogue on the convention and efforts being taken for U.S. ratification.
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Nov 17, 2009 -Fan of SmallvilleThe box set of the popular ten-year television series is coming out in early 2011, and will include in-depth commentary in a featurette from The Chicago School’s own Dr. James Iaccino. Dr. Iaccino will discuss the Jungian archetypes – specifically the father-son relationships--portrayed in the series, paying particular attention to the revealing “Luther” episode in the show’s final season.
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Nov 16, 2009 -2010 Latino/a Behavioral Health ConferenceCHICAGO (November 16, 2010) -- On a mission to promote education, awareness and prevention of mental illness among the Latino/a population in the United States, the Illinois Department of Human Services, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology (TCSPP), and the Latina/o Mental Health Providers Network at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, this year co-sponsored the Latino Behavioral Health Conference on October 15, 2010.
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Nov 12, 2009 -Impact of Immigration on Mental HealthCHICAGO (November 12, 2010) -- Now in its fourth year, the Annual Latino Mental Health Conference, held on October 24, 2010 by the Naomi Ruth Cohen Institute for Mental Health Education at The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, offered an afternoon at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Evanston focused on easing the stresses and emotional issues related to immigration.
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Oct 10, 2009 -TCS Brings Presidents TogetherOctober was history month for The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. The school celebrated its 30th anniversary with birthday cake, a scavenger hunt, and forums featuring staff and faculty reminiscing on the school’s first three decades.
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