ECPPM News blog

New Executive Directors

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Fri, 06 Jun 2008 02:50:01 PST

New executive directors appointed to the School of Education, Counseling Psychology, and Pastoral Ministries

Counseling Psychology Alumni

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:50:36 PST

Please join us for wine and cheese on July 18 from 5 to 7 pm at the Adobe Lodge. RSVP with msmith@scu.edu.

Graduation Events

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Tue, 27 May 2008 09:47:26 PST

The School of ECPPM will host graduation dinners on June 13th a various locations. Please contact the AA in your department for details. Graduation is at 7:30 pm in the Leavey Center.

EGSA presents Tim Myers

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Wed, 07 May 2008 12:02:48 PST

Education professor, Tim Myers, will present a talk on "Chaos and Order in Education" on May 19th at 6pm in Bannan 333.

Counseling Psychology Career Emphasis Night

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:50:51 PST

When:    Thursday, May 15, 2008 from 5:30 to 8:30 PM
Where:    Adobe Lodge
Cost:    $15 paid in advance, $20 at the door; students $10 (must RSVP in all cases)
RSVP by May 5 to anneoja@mac.com

Pastoral Ministries Program Reduces Paper Use

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Tue, 22 Apr 2008 03:48:24 PST

The Graduate Program in Pastoral Ministries recently unveiled their new online application. Besides reducing waste, the Program's initiatives to go paperless also result in reduced printing and mailing costs and improved convenience for students, faculty, and staff.

Hospice Conference

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Tue, 15 Apr 2008 01:51:58 PST

On March 27 and 28, 2008 the Center for Professional Development sponsored a conference called, "Compassion In Action: Shaping the Future of End-of-Life Care" in collaboration with Hospice of the Valley and endorsed by the California Hospice Foundation

Education Ethics by Dr. Elizabeth Day

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 10:57:34 PST

April 14, 2008 at 6:00 pm in Alumni Science 120, Dr. Elizabeth Day will speak about the issue of a student bringing an unloaded gun to school in response to a bullying problem he has been encountering. If you were the teacher, what would you do?

CPSY Annual Spring Picnic

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Mon, 07 Apr 2008 02:17:36 PST

Saturday, May 24, 2008 11:30 - 2:30 pm The Counseling Psychology Graduate Student Association invites all students, faculty, alumni, significant others and children to a catered BBQ lunch at Vasona Park, Lakeview Group Picnic Area. RSVP cpgsa@scu.edu before May 17.

The End-of-Life Handbook by David B. Feldman and S.Andrew Lasher, Jr.

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 02:21:20 PST

"Feldman and Lasher light the trail which leads patients and families to reconciliation with life's last challenge." Walter Bortz II, MD

Dale Larson Quoted

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Mon, 17 Mar 2008 01:02:37 PST

In the web article, "Mourning changed by technology" from the Daily News, Jerry Berrios, Staff Writer quotes Dale Larson. "Technology, especially the Internet, is helping people maintain their memories of the person who died", said Dale Larson, professor of counseling psychology at Santa Clara University.

EGSA Dinner

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 02:35:04 PST

The Education Graduate Student Association invites Graduate Education students and faculty to a dinner at the Adobe lodge. April 4, 2008 at 6:00 pm. We look forward to see those who already RSVP'd on Friday!

Cheryl McElvain Tutoring Program

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Wed, 20 Feb 2008 03:38:22 PST

Tuesday, February 19, Dr. Francisco Jimenez spoke to students of non English families at SCU whom Cheryle MeElvain tutors.

Mindfulness by Jon Kabat-Zinn

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 03:32:20 PST

Jon Kabat-Zinn will speak March 4, 2008 at the de Saisset Museum at a student lecture, reception, and University presentation. RSVP's necessary.

Education Alumni Fest

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Tue, 18 Dec 2007 12:40:27 PST

January 30th Education Alumni to meet in Donohoe Alumni from 5 - 7pm. for chili and drinks. Please rsvp to join us.

Counseling Psychology Alumni To Meet

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Mon, 03 Dec 2007 01:57:48 PST

On January 16th from 5:30 to 7:00 pm the alumni of the Counseling Psychology program will meet in the Arts & Science Lobby before the Robert Sapolsky President's Speaker lecture.

A Celebration of Children's Literature

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Wed, 10 Oct 2007 01:00:00 PST

Tim Myers, Education faculty, will talk about his book: Good Babies, Tues., Oct 16th from noon - 1 pm in the Williman Room.

Graduate Students Information Night

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Mon, 01 Oct 2007 09:09:54 PST

Learn about graduate school and all the programs in education, counseling psychology, and pastoral ministries.

September 25, 6 - 8 p.m.

David Feldman Speaks at Oxford

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Fri, 28 Sep 2007 06:00:00 PST

Counseling Psychology Professor David Feldman presents paper at Mansfield College, Oxford University.

Autism Conference

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Thu, 16 Aug 2007 04:08:35 PST

Key Note Speaker: Dr. Steven Gutstein - Developed the RDI Program, a parent based developmental approach toward the remediation of Autism Spectrum Disorders. September 29, Mayer Theater

Prof. Dale Larson Discovers Invalid Research

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Fri, 03 Aug 2007 12:08:51 PST

The new review by co-authors Dale G. Larson, Ph.D, of Santa Clara University and William T. Hoyt, Ph.D. of University of Wisconsin-Madison, found data that was never peer-reviewed. Read the full story

Archdiocean Educators Conference

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Fri, 30 Mar 2007 02:03:06 PST

Character in the Classroom, a Feb. 9th workshop for teachers in the Archdiocese of San Francisco, was the first step in launching a new national curriculum for Catholic Schools developed by the Markkula Center for Applied Ethics, Director of Character Education, Steve Johnson. Steve is also a senior lecturer for the Department of Education. Members from the Department also gave presentations. Over 1400 attended this workshop held at St. Mary's Cathedral in San Francisco.

Goble Donation

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Mon, 05 Feb 2007 10:02:26 PST

Mrs. Anita Goble, mother of Dr. Cheryl McElvain, a lecturer in the Department of Education, gave the School the largest gift they have ever received.

Molina Healthcare Corporation Gives Scholarship

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 03:12:44 PST

Dr. Jerry Shapiro and Dr. Lucy Ramos-Sanchez coordinate a scholarship for the Molina Healthcare Corporation for $25,000.

School Faculty and Students Contribute to Mental Disorders of the New Millennium

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 03:12:40 PST

Five professors and two master's students in the Departments of Counseling Psychology and Education authored four chapters for the major three volume work, Mental Disorders for the New Millennium (Praeger, 2006)

Mutual of America Foundation Award

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 03:12:28 PST

On November 15, 2006, The Mutual of America Foundation presented Santa Clara University's School of Education, Counseling Psychology, and Pastoral Minsitires for Professor Ruth Cook's work, The Morgan Center, and the San Jose Unified School District with its honorable mention award in its National Community Partnership Award.

Reading and Learning Center Donation

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Thu, 07 Dec 2006 02:12:59 PST

A $20,000 donation was recieved from an anonymous recent graduate for material, supplies and scholarship for children to participate in reading tutorials.

Professor Jerry Shapiro's Award

msmith@scu.edu (Martha Smith) — Tue, 21 Nov 2006 02:11:10 PST

Jerry Shapiro recevied the Award for Sustained Scholarship at the Faculty recognition dinner.