The Chicago School of Professional Psychology
January 2014
Table of Contents XULA Agreement New CFO Int'l Faculty Awards D.C. Lobby Branded Annual Giving Campaign New Ad Campaign "Being the Change" Alumnae Profile Agency Fairs
Message from the National President Welcome to Spring Semester 2014! Next month, The Chicago School will celebrate and recognize the achievements of African Americans to our nation and democracy. The precursor to Black History Month was created in 1926 in the U.S. States, when historian Carter G. Woodson and the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History announced the second week of February to be "Negro History Week." The celebration was expanded to a month in 1976, the nation's bicentennial.
Los Angeles Campus Black Student Union Recognizes Black History Month: Documentary Film & Discussion with Director of "Little Brother" February 8, 2014 12-1:30 p.m. Micro-Aggression: The By-Product of White Privilege Presented by Dr. Cheryl Crippen February 12 12-1 p.m. Music Therapy With An Afro-Centric Perspective, Co-Presented by Career Services
The Chicago School takes great pride in its commitment to cultural awareness and competence. Some time ago, I formed the President’s Blue Ribbon Diversity Task Force to develop, promote and strategically explore diversity initiatives in practice, curriculum and policy across all campuses. Currently underway is a diversity audit of courses, and the creation of a Diversity Affairs Commitee on our Los Angeles and D.C. Campuses, to name a few initiatives. During Black History Month, a number of events will take place across all campuses—from movie screenings to dialogues to presentations, and local excursions. A few of these events will be broadcast to the entire TCSPP community via GoToMeeting. Please look for information around the campuses, and join the celebration! Warm regards, Michele Nealon-Woods, Psy.D.
February 22 12-2 p.m. General BSU Meeting February 28 12-1 p.m.
Xavier University of Louisiana and TCSPP To Offer First Clinical Psy.D. Program in New Orleans and State
Los Angeles Campus Military Psychology Student Association Presents: Marine Corps Veteran & Former Bomb Disposal Technician Michelle Kuranishi Speaking on Military Culture February 10 12-1 p.m.
Call for Papers and Poster Presentations! Deadline for submissions is April 1.
XULA President Norman C. Francis, J.D. and National President Dr. Nealon-Woods, sign the formal agreement in late November, 2013.
Xavier University of Louisiana (XULA) and The Chicago School of Professional Psychology have reached a formal agreement to launch a Doctor of Clinical Psychology (Psy.D.) Program on the XULA Campus in New Orleans in the fall semester of 2014. The program will be the first of its kind offered in the state of Louisiana and the only Clinical Psy.D. Program in the City of New Orleans. The Chicago School has already received a number of student inquires about the new program. For more information, please contact Dr. Christoph Leonhard, who was instrumental in bringing this opportunity to TCSPP. Read press release here. Darryl Lycett Named CFO and V.P. of Finance & Administration
The Industrial Organizational & Organizational Behavioral (IOOB) Conference, July 18-19, 2014, Los Angeles Campus. Register Now!
TCSPP in The Media Alumnae Kari Colwell MLive.com January 23, 2014 Student Anjhula M. Bais gradPSYCH January 15, 2014
Darryl Lycett has joined TCSPP as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and Vice President of Finance & Administration. He is based at the Los Angeles Campus. Darryl has extensive finance and operations expertise across a variety of sectors, including higher education, real estate, energy, and retail. Most recently, he held the position of Corporate Director of Finance for American Career College and West Coast University, where he served as a key member of the leadership team guiding the organization through numerous strategic growth initiatives. During this time he received the 2011 Shared Services Above and Beyond Award.
Numerous Faculty Receive Awards for International Projects As a result of TCSPP's Study Abroad Reinvestment
Alumnus Paul Wolanin Midland Daily News January 12, 2014 Alumnae Uzma Manzoor Winnetka Talk January 2, 2014 Dr. Cynthia Langtiw Dr. Nancy Zarse Windy City Live/WLS-TV December 13, 2013 XULA To Offer Psy.D. The Times-Picayne HBCU Digest The Advocate Various Dates
Program for internalization, $28,680 has been awarded to faculty for international projects. Drs. Keith Carroll and Orlando Taylor each received J-1 Scholar Awards to support TCSPP's International Scholar Program that brings foreign nationals to participate in educational and cultural programs in the U.S. Drs. Robert Clark, James Galizewski, Erika L. Liljedahl, Sayaka Machizawa, Pip McGirl and Nancy Zarse each received International Faculty Development Grants to perpetuate internalization on campus and encourage faculty to continue their global work and inevitably create a positive impact on students and the global community.
New Year, New Look for D.C. Campus
Board Trustee Ricardo Grunsten BurrRidge Patch Chicago Business Journal December 9, 2013 Dr. Loren M. Hill Pasadena Journal November 6, 2013 Alumnae Deandra Christianson Bully Boot Camp October 1, 2013
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During winter break, several enhancements were made to the Washington, D.C. Campus to better reflect the TCSPP brand and to provide a student-centered environment. In addition to the new lighted window display featuring the TCSPP logo, which will be visible to pedestrian and street traffic, the central lobby area was re-purposed as a computer/laptop friendly study space for students with a large scale brand installation and communal seating area. Tell us what you think on Facebook.
New Annual Giving Campaign Launched By Dr. Orlando Taylor, Chief Advancement Officer
Last year, we unveiled—through our Annual Fund Campaign—Opportunity Scholarships for students with compelling needs for financial support to advance in their graduate studies. Through this effort, we raised the largest amount for the Annual Fund Campaign in The Chicago School’s history. The need-based Opportunity Scholarships are valued at $2,500 each, and are being actively used by students to defray their educational costs and to ensure their continued success. Because of your generosity, 25 students received awards in December 2013. I am pleased to report that we've kicked off the 2013-14 Annual Fund Campaign, and we're asking TCSPP faculty, staff and alumni nationwide to give generously to this year’s Campaign, Open the Door to Opportunity—a
continuation of our efforts to help the many deserving students. Read more here.
TCSPP Unveils New Marketing Campaign
The Chicago School's new marketing campaign was officially launched on January 1 in Los Angeles, Chicago and Washington, D.C. The new campaign focuses on what makes The Chicago School unique and also on the essence of what the institution is working to accomplish. In addition, the campaign embraces humanity by using emotional images of hands representing the fundamentals of care, service and work, which are part of the core values of the school, and what students will do after graduation. The overall tone of the campaign is to create YOU as the topic and propose a reflection of yourself. The viewer can easily connect themselves in this moment and simultaneously become emotionally inspired to pursue the next step of inquiring.
Student Affairs Hosts "Being the Change" On February 10, Student Affairs departments across all TCSPP campuses will host "Being the Change: Poverty; Turning Conversation Into Action." Based on America's Sunday Supper, a national event typically held on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, the initiative encourages people from diverse backgrounds to come together, share a meal and discuss issues impacting their community. The objective of "Being the Change" is to have each campus come away with a plan to address the issue of poverty in their own communities. More "Being the Change" events may be planned in the future.
Meet Alumnae Susan Edem, M.A. A recipient of an M.A. in Industrial/Organizational Psychology last summer from the Chicago Campus, Susan Edem is already applying her knowledge as Learning and Development Coordinator at
Citadel Investment Group (Citadel LLC) in Chicago. She is responsible for the coordination of firm-wide and new-hire training and development. She works with the firms' businesses to implement training programs, oversees learning management systems and online training portals, and identifies new instruments, vendors and corporate trainers/coaches, as well as assists in the management of budgets and logistics that enhance the growth potential of Citadel employees. "The education I received at TCSPP has equipped me with the necessary skills and ability, and is relevant to the work I am doing. The practical application of theory throughout my coursework decreased the learning curve once I began my position," says Susan. "I have no doubt that my Master of Arts degree has provided me with a bright career outlook."
Agency Fairs Provide Students with Many Practicum Opportunities
For the third consecutive year, Agency Fairs were held at both the Los Angeles Campus and Irvine Branch Campus. The purpose of the events is to allow TCSPP practicum sites and students the chance to meet prior to the students submitting applications. In total, nearly 160 students were able to meet with 43 agencies to explore practicum opportunities. Mission Statement Integrating theory, professional practice, and innovation, The Chicago School of Professional Psychology provides an excellent education for careers in psychology and related behavioral and health sciences. The school is committed to service and embraces the diverse communities of our society. Our logo symbolizes: Education • Innovation • Service • Community