Counseling and Student Affairs

May, 2002 Newsletter

                                      

 

IN THIS ISSUE:

 

·   FALL Orientation and All Student Meeting

·   ADVISING TIPS FOR SUMMER 2002

·   SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM – NEW REQUIREMENTS

·   2001-2002 GRADUATES

·   CNSA FACULTY AND STUDENTS PROFESSIONALLY ACTIVE

·   MACD SPRING WORKSHOP IN MOORHEAD - A BIG SUCCESS

·   MAXIMUM YEARS TO COMPLETE DEGREE

·   FACULTY AVAILABILITY THIS SUMMER

·   SUMMER COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION SCHEDULE

·   ADDRESS CHANGES

·  Graduate Assistantship IN OFFICE OF SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID

·   FALL 2002 COURSE SCHEDULE

 

 

FALL Orientation and All Student Meeting

 

We will have the annual Orientation and All Student Meeting the first Monday of the semester, August 26, 2002 at 5:00p.m. in Lommen 210. Heads up...this is an earlier hour than in the past.  Orientation will be held in conjunction with/in lieu of the first class session for Introduction to Counseling Research.  We have a fine munching menu planned that should carry you well through your evening slate of classes.

 

ADVISING TIPS FOR SUMMER 2002

 

There are two required courses offered this summer.  ED 602, Statistics, will be offered from 8:00 to 9:20a.m. Monday - Thursday in Lommen 78 and ED 603, Methods of Research, will be offered 9:45 to 11:05, Monday - Thursday in Weld 16.  Both classes are held during First Summer Session, June 3 to July 5, 2002.

 

You can also take ED 602 and ED 603 via the internet.  Talk to your advisor about whether or not this type of study would work for you.  You can sign up for the internet courses at the MSUM Continuing Studies Office, 811 11th Street South (just west across the street from Owens Hall in the blue house). Call for further information at 218-477-2183. You can also visit the Continuing Studies webpage at: http://appserv.mnstate.edu/continue/

The course, CNSA 420/520 Basic Counseling Skills offered by Bill Packwood from June 3 to July 5, is for Non-Majors ONLY.  It is not open to people who are majors in Counseling and Student Affairs.  If you take this course and later apply to the masters program, you will still need to take CNSA 620, Counseling Skills I.

 

Wes Erwin will be offering a one-credit workshop this summer.  ED 499/599 Communication Skills: Getting Your Message Across will be offered July 9-11, 9:00a.m. – 3:45p.m. in MacLean 167.

 

There are other courses that are offered by NDSU in the summer.  Check with your advisor before you register for these.

 

 

SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM – NEW REQUIREMENTS

 

School Counseling track students will now be required to attend the annual School Counselor Orientation Day sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Children, Families & Learning and held in Roseville.  This can be attended while in any year of the program but will be especially helpful if attended near or during the internship.

 

School Counseling students taking Human Growth and Development need to do their service learning project in the schools after consultation with the internship coordinator Pat Neuman.

 

 

2001-2002 GRADUATES

 

The following students graduated Fall 2001 or will graduate Spring 2002.  The title of each student's thesis is also given. 

 

 

FALL 2001

 

Mary Jo Andersen, Community Counseling: “Graduate Students’ Knowledge

    About AIDS and Attitudes Toward People with AIDS”

 

 

SPRING 2002

 

Lynn Kerzman, Community Counseling: “Licensed Counselors’ Attitudes Towards

    Spirituality in Counseling”

Tasha Langdahl, Student Affairs: “Student Affairs Professionals’ Level

    of Multicultural Competence”

LeAnn Lies, Community Counseling: “Effects of Mental Health Instruction

    on Rural Adolescents’ Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional

    Psychological Help”

Patti Olek, Student Affairs: “The Relationship Between Home Visits and

    the Development of Autonomy in First Year Residential Students”

 

 

CNSA FACULTY AND STUDENTS PROFESSIONALLY ACTIVE

 

The CNSA faculty and students have been very active in professional development activities!  A big pat on the back to everyone who participated in professional development this year.  Following are some of the activities in which the CNSA faculty and students participated:

 

·   Pat Neuman attended the Orientation Day for School Counselors Sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Children, Families, and Learning.

·   Pat Neuman attended the National Comprehensive School Counseling Conference for trainers held in Greensboro, North Carolina in February. Immediately following this conference Pat attended the workshop, “Using Technology to Enhance Guidance Programs” which was held in Greensboro as well.

·   Wes Erwin attended the Minnesota Association for Counseling and Development Spring Workshop – St. Cloud in St. Cloud, Minnesota on April 12, 2002.

·   Jasi O’Connor attended the Upper Midwest Region-University and College Housing Officers conference in Green Bay Wisconsin.

·   Scott Haugen attended the Minnesota College Personnel Association (MCPA) conference in St. Paul at Metro State University Oct. 22-23, 2001 and the Region 6 Conference of the National Academic Advising Association (NACADA) in Mahnomen, MN, May 2-3, 2002.

·   Wes Erwin, Pat Neuman, Pat Staton, Lynn Kerzman, LeAnn Lies, and Kristin Linson attended the North Dakota Counseling Association (NDCA) Conference February 3-4, 2002 in Bismarck, ND.

·   Wes Erwin, Pat Staton, Lynn Kerzman, LeAnn Lies, and Kristin Linson presented the program “Taking the ‘Ouch’ Out of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Homework” at the NDCA conference on February 3, 2002.

·   LeAnn Lies also presented a poster session entitled “Effects of Mental Health Instruction on Rural Adolescents’ Attitudes Toward Seeking Professional Psychological Help” at the NDCA conference. LeAnn was recognized at the North Dakota Mental Health Counselors Association’s luncheon with a Helping Hands Award for being the first graduate student to present a poster presentation at the conference.

·   Terisa Ames-Ohnstad presented a program about the NDSU Debt Management Program at the CHOICE Conference Thursday, March 7, 2002 at the Anoka-Ramsey Community College. This conference was sponsored by the Minnesota Association of Financial Aid Administrators.  Terisa was also invited to present the NDSU Debt Management Program at the North Dakota Association of Financial Aid Administrators conference on April 18 at the Prairie Knights Casino, south of Mandan.

·   Terisa Ames-Ohnstad received the NDSU Prairie Rose Award last fall.

·   Vicki Leaderbrand attended the 10th Annual Conference: Professional Issues Related to Gays, Lesbians, Bisexuals, Transgendered People and Their Families at the Holiday Inn, Fargo ND, on April 12, 2002.

·   Sara Lamb attended the NASPA Teleconference:  Alcohol Interventions in College Communities, April 15, 2002 at NDSU and attended the TOCAR Training Jan 31-Feb 1, 2002, as well as the Safe Zone Training on March 5 at MSUM.

·   Melissa Rademacher attended the Midwest Cooperative Education and Internship Association Annual Conference, October 2-5, 2001 in Indianapolis, IN and the Minnesota Careers Conference May 3, 2002 in St. Paul, MN.

·   LeAnn Lies and Aimee Asleson attended the American Counseling Association conference March 22-26, 2002 in New Orleans, LA.

·   Mandy Parpart presented the program “Putting Theory Into Practice: Making Programming More Intentional” at the Minnesota College Personnel Association (MCPA) conference last October in St. Paul. Mandy also presented the programs “Peers Managing Peers” and “Open Communication” at the Association for College Unions International, Mankato, MN, November 2-3, 2001.

·   Many students from Human Growth and Development and Internship, as well as Pat and Wes, attended sessions of the Psychiatric Grand Rounds sponsored by the University of North Dakota medical school.

 

The faculty encourage continued participation in professional development activities.  Some monetary assistance is available for students attending or presenting at conferences.  For more information contact Sandra Schob, Activities Business Manager, CMU Room 225, 477-2486 and ask for a Funding Request Form for Student Travel.

 

 

The Minnesota Association for Counseling and Development (MACD)

Spring Workshop in Moorhead – A big success

 

The Minnesota Association for Counseling and Development (MACD) Spring Workshop in Moorhead was held on April 5, 2002 in the Comstock Memorial Union and was a big success.  Wes Erwin coordinated the workshop. Bill Packwood and Pat Neuman attended the workshop as did the following students: Jeannie Fischer, Jacqueline Hendricks, Joan Kyllo, Sara Lamb, Kristin Linson, Jennifer Malley, Bobbi Jo Neiber, and Carrie Stenseth. A thank you to Jeannie, Jacqueline, Sara, and Bobbi Jo, who volunteered their time to help with the workshop.  A total of twenty-seven people attended the workshop.

 

Mary Fawcett, President of the Minnesota Association for Counseling and Development, gave the keynote address for the workshop.  Mary talked about lessons she has learned about counseling through mistakes she has made and the importance of marketing ourselves as counselors.  Julie Poseley, Addictions Counselor, Hendrix Health Center, presented the session “Computer Addiction: What Is It? How Do We Treat It?”  Elizabeth Evenson, Counselor, Counseling and Personal Growth Center, presented a session entitled "Marsha Linehan's Work in Your Everyday Practice" and John Orcutt, Therapist, Prairie at St. John’s, Fargo, presented a session entitled: "RESISTANCE: ‘THEIRS or OURS.’"  John is a graduate of the CNSA program.

 

Leeann Jorgenson, President-Elect of MACD led participants in a creative small group exercise in which the object was to draw a picture that would define the role of counselor.  One group drew an octopus, another group drew a counselor with three heads, and a third group drew a counselor with a toolbox.  Leeann also provided a progress report about the status of counselor licensure in Minnesota.  Mary Fawcett brought the workshop to a conclusion with a discussion about MACD and how it can help counselors in Minnesota.

 

 

MAXIMUM YEARS TO COMPLETE DEGREE

 

Please be aware of the five year time limit for CNSA coursework.  To meet the deadline you must graduate before your first course is over 5 years old.  Otherwise, you must retake courses as they go over the 5 year limit.  For instance, if you took your first course in the fall of one year, you need to graduate by the summer 5 years later.

 

           First Course                  Graduate By

 

        Fall, 1998                    Summer, 2003           

        Fall, 1999                    Summer, 2004

           Fall, 2000                     Summer, 2005

           Fall, 2001                    Summer, 2006

           Fall, 2002                    Summer, 2007

       

The same is true for spring semester starts.  If your first course is in the spring, you must be through by the fall semester 5 years later.  Please check your transcript to determine these dates.  Add 5 to the year of your first course.

 

 

FACULTY AVAILABILITY THIS SUMMER

 

The faculty are not paid for summer faculty activities and as a result are generally not available during the summer.  Please plan ahead and consult with your advisor if you plan to work on your thesis over the summer.  If you elect to take comprehensive examinations in the summer, they will not be read until Fall Semester.

 

 

SUMMER COMPREHENSIVE EXAMINATION SCHEDULE***

 

The following dates and times have been set up for administering the comprehensive exam for Master of Science degree students.

 

Graduate students in Counseling and Student Affairs should contact their advisor to let them know if they will be ready to write the exam.  Please secure application forms from the Special Education and Counseling Secretary in 209 Lommen Hall. 

 

There is a two-page list of study areas for the comps as well as a sample of the rating form used by faculty when reading these.  See the CNSA handbook for a copy of these.

 

 

 

SUMMER SESSION            Wed., June 12, 2002                  Thurs., June 13, 2002

                       10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m. &              10:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.

1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.          & 1:00 p.m.-3:00 p.m.

                           Computer Lab LO 101                  Computer Lab LO 101

 

***If you elect to take comprehensive examinations in the summer, they will not be read until Fall Semester.

 

ADDRESS CHANGES

 

Be sure to let Bill Packwood know if you change your address and phone numbers this summer.  Just call the Secretary, (218) 477-2297 and leave a message for Bill Packwood with your new address and telephone number.  Thanks. 

 

 

Graduate Assistantship in OFFICE of SCHOLARSHIP AND FINANCIAL AID

 

The Office of Scholarship and Financial Aid has an opening for a graduate assistant.  They highly recommend beginning employment during the summer and prefer a student who can commit to two continuous years of experience/employment.  The student may be able to continue in the office for a practicum/internship experience.  Students who are interested can contact Carolyn Zehren at 477-2085.

 

 

FALL 2002 COURSE SCHEDULE

 

Course

Number      Title               Crs.  Instructor      Time/Days       Room   

 

CNSA 600    Intro Coun Research      1      Erwin         5:00-5:50  M    LO 210

 

CNSA 610    Found of Counseling    2      Erwin         5:50-7:30  M    LO 210

 

CNSA 611    Counseling Theories      3      White, Joyce   5:00-7:30  H     LO 210

 

CNSA 612    Individual Appraisal  3   Staff           6:00-8:30 M    LO 206

 

CNSA 620    Couns Skills I       3   Erwin           5:00-7:30  W    NZ 101

·    Also a 3:00 – 4:30 M or W Growth Group

 

CNSA 650    Organ/Admin Guid          3   Montgomery, K. 5:00-7:30  T      LO 079

 

CNSA 660    Intro Stud Affairs       2      Sannes, Amy    5:00-6:40  T     LO 085

 

CNSA 661    Higher Ed in U.S.     1   Neuman          4:00-4:50  T    LO 210

 

CNSA 670    Comm Counseling      3      Erwin           5:00-7:30   T  LO 210

 

CNSA 691B*  Prac: Stu Affairs       2      Neuman       2:00-4:00  W  LO 003               ARR

 

CNSA 692A*  Intern: School Coun   1      Neuman      4:30-6:30  W    LO 210

 

CNSA 692B*  Intern: Stu Affairs   1   Neuman      2:00-4:00  W  LO 003

 

CNSA 692C*  Intern: Coll Couns    3   Neuman      4:30-6:30  W    LO 210

 

CNSA 692D*  Intern: Comm Couns    3   Neuman      4:30-6:30  W    LO 210

 

CNSA 698    Continuing Regist        1      Staff         ARR            ARR

 

CNSA 699 *  Masters Thesis     1-4      Staff         ARR            ARR

 

* indicates a faculty override is needed in order to register

 

Rooms: LO = Lommen Hall, NZ = Nemzek Practicum House located at 515 S.

        11th St., Moorhead.

 

The faculty hope you have a great and relaxing summer!!