CINCINNATI, OH – In an effort to provide funding that will enable the Cincinnati Recreation Center to operate the Bush Recreation Center pool for the 2011 summer season, Union Institute & University (UI&U) has established a $10,000 matching challenge grant to encourage Walnut Hills residents and businesses to contribute to the cause.
UI&U President Dr. Roger H. Sublett, working with Kathy Atkinson, president of the Walnut Hills Area Council, made the first calls to action to Walnut Hills businesses and residents last week. Striving to procure the $38,000 needed, Sublett and Atkinson report that the response has been overwhelming, with generous donations from private residents and local area organizations including the United Way.
“Union Institute & University is committed to socially responsible leadership, is serious about being a good citizen, and is proud to be a part of this important collaborative effort to save such a vital part of our Walnut Hills neighborhood,” said Sublett. “The residents, particularly the children, need a place to gather this summer. The pools provide a safe place, a learning environment, and good fun.”
The Bush Recreation Center pool is integral to the Walnut Hills community. It serves as a refuge for many area children who come to the pool to interact with their friends, stay cool, and be supervised by caring adults while their parents are working. Atkinson has been spearheading the effort to get the pool funded for the 2011 summer and said that they need less than $7,000 to move forward.
“We would not have been able to do it without the leadership from Union Institute & University and other organizations,” said Atkinson. “This is an example of how a community can come together in support its neighbors and to ensure it has the resources necessary to support the lives of its residents.”
For more information or to donate to the Bush Recreation Center Pool contact Kathy Atkinson at 513.487.6197 or at katkinson@mnministries.org.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Thursday, March 24, 2011
UI&U's Psy.D. Program Offers Spring Continuing Education Workshops
CINCINNATI, OH – Union Institute & University’s (UI&U) Doctorate in Psychology program (Psy.D.) will offer three workshops for mental health professionals seeking continuing education credits beginning April 21. The workshops will be conducted by UI&U Psy.D. faculty and held at UI&U’s Cincinnati Academic Center in Walnut Hills. Union is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The workshops have also been approved for continuing education credits by the Ohio Counseling, Social Work & Marriage and Family Board. The cost for the workshops is $15 per CE credit.
Workshop Details:
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| Jennifer Ossege, Psy.D. |
Evidence-Based Practices in Child Therapy
Presented by Joy McGhee, Psy.D. and Jennifer Ossege, Psy.D., Thursday April 21, 9a.m.-4:30p.m., 6 CE credits, cost: $90
Consumers, insurance companies and practitioners increasingly desire the use of proven, effective treatment interventions for their patients. This informative one-day workshop will define and examine a variety of Evidenced-Based Practices (EBP) as they apply to the treatment of children. The presenters will focus on the most commonly diagnosed Internalizing and Externalizing disorders, primarily Anxiety, Depression, ODD and ADHD, as well as treatment of trauma. Participants will gain increased knowledge of the current EBP literature as well as practical clinical skills and resources to utilize with clients.
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| Richard Sears, Psy.D. |
Presented by Richard Sears, Psy.D., Thursday May 12, 9 a.m.-4:30p.m., 6 CE credits, cost: $90
Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) is an 8-week, evidence-based program which combines mindfulness and cognitive therapy techniques for the prevention of stress, depression, and anxiety. Through lecture, discussion, and experiential exercises, this full-day workshop will cover the characteristics and components of mindfulness, the structure and the delivery of the MBCT program, discuss the constituents of a mindfulness-based approach to working with clients individually, and explore the role of mindfulness for the clinician.
The Role of Assessment in the Evidence-Based Practice of Psychology
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| Jennifer Scott, Psy.D. |
Evidence-Based practice (EBP) requires that psychologists integrate knowledge of the best available scientific evidence, clinical expertise, and patient preferences in the provision of psychological services. Though efforts in the past decade have emphasized evidence-based approaches to treatment, assessment strategies are an implicit part of any intervention plan. Psychologists need to employ empirically based measures to not only conduct a functional assessment of presenting problems prior to treatment, but to track treatment progress and evaluate treatment outcomes. This workshop will explore models for defining and implementing evidence-based assessment in the treatment of adult psychopathology and address emergent issues.
Those who attend this workshop and complete the Union Institute & University evaluation form will receive the specific CE credits as designated for each workshop. For further information or to register for the workshops please contact the Union Institute & University Continuing Education Program at (802) 254-0152 or email CE@myunion.edu.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
The Victor Gray Memorial Scholarship Continues to Grow
The Victor Gray Memorial Scholarship Fund was established by Union Institute & University (UI&U) President Roger H. Sublett in April 2010, to honor of the life and service of Victor Gray, colleague, friend, and mentor, who passed away on March 15, 2010. As both an admissions counselor and outreach coordinator for UI&U, Victor’s warmth and compassion toward his colleagues was easily matched by his genuine dedication and service to his community and Union’s students. His belief that education deeply impacts every individual, and the impression he made upon the lives of UI&U students – and his fellow workers – continues to be an inspiration, even now when we only have his memory.Today, we’re pleased to announce that donations continued well after the initial campaign last year. As many in the community may know, Victor sat on the board of the Reds Community Fund, a philanthropic arm of the Cincinnati Reds that provides outreach and support to the local community, particularly to struggling youth. In memory of Victor’s service, the Reds Community Fund and the Castellini Foundation each contributed a generous $1,500 to the fund, matching the donations from staff, faculty, and friends. As of today, the university has raised a total of $6,463.83 for the Victor Gray Memorial Scholarship Fund in support of enrollment at the Cincinnati undergraduate center.
We are proud to say that efforts are ongoing to grow Victor’s scholarship fund. The UI&U Activities Committee, which contributed $500 last year, has made the fund the beneficiary of many staff and faculty fundraisers and contests throughout the current year. The university will continue to seek external community support, as well, to sustain the fund and to increase the number of scholarships possible.
To make a donation to the Victor Gray Memorial Scholarship Fund, please contact Sara Litwiller at sara.litwiller@myunion.edu or simply use the secure Online Gift Form. The university hopes to offer this award annually, but will need the support of our community to make this possible.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
UI&U Announces U.S. National Guard and Reserves Scholarship
CINCINNATI – In keeping with its mission to make higher education opportunities accessible to all, Union Institute & University (UI&U) today announced that it will offer a scholarship to assist members of the U.S. National Guard and Reserve components of the U.S. military.
Scholarship recipients will receive a 10 percent tuition scholarship for the first 26 hours registered in undergraduate studies and a five percent tuition scholarship if enrolled in a graduate program. In addition, the final four-hour credit course will be free.
“The scholarship allows Union to give back to those who bravely and selflessly serve our country,” said Dr. Roger H. Sublett, president of the private, non-profit university. “Union is committed to help our students lead exemplary lives as servant leaders in their communities. Servicemen and women emulate the commitment to servant leadership every day. We are honored to provide them with this scholarship opportunity in appreciation of their dedication to our nation, and with hopes that they will use their Union education to continue to make the world a better, safer place.”
UI&U will waive the application fee, and may be able to accept transfer credits from other higher education institutions. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be accepted and enrolled fulltime in a program at UI&U and must maintain good academic standing through graduation.
The scholarship may be used in conjunction with Guard/Reserve Tuition Reimbursement, employer tuition reimbursement, or state and federal grants, the combination of which is not to exceed the total cost of tuition, books, and fees to the guardsman or reservists.
For more information about the scholarship contact P. Neal Meier, LtCol USMC (Ret), Ph.D., UI&U veterans and military affairs officer and director of Advancement and Alumni Relations at 802-828-8837 or at neal.meier@myunion.edu.
Scholarship recipients will receive a 10 percent tuition scholarship for the first 26 hours registered in undergraduate studies and a five percent tuition scholarship if enrolled in a graduate program. In addition, the final four-hour credit course will be free.
“The scholarship allows Union to give back to those who bravely and selflessly serve our country,” said Dr. Roger H. Sublett, president of the private, non-profit university. “Union is committed to help our students lead exemplary lives as servant leaders in their communities. Servicemen and women emulate the commitment to servant leadership every day. We are honored to provide them with this scholarship opportunity in appreciation of their dedication to our nation, and with hopes that they will use their Union education to continue to make the world a better, safer place.”
UI&U will waive the application fee, and may be able to accept transfer credits from other higher education institutions. To be eligible for the scholarship, applicants must be accepted and enrolled fulltime in a program at UI&U and must maintain good academic standing through graduation.
The scholarship may be used in conjunction with Guard/Reserve Tuition Reimbursement, employer tuition reimbursement, or state and federal grants, the combination of which is not to exceed the total cost of tuition, books, and fees to the guardsman or reservists.
For more information about the scholarship contact P. Neal Meier, LtCol USMC (Ret), Ph.D., UI&U veterans and military affairs officer and director of Advancement and Alumni Relations at 802-828-8837 or at neal.meier@myunion.edu.
Friday, March 11, 2011
UI&U's Florida Academic Center Hosts Info Session for Public School Employees
Info sessions are designed to help non-licensed Miami-Dade and Broward County
employees improve their credentials to become teachers
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL – Union Institute & University (UI&U), a private, non-profit university located in North Miami Beach will host two upcoming information sessions for non-licensed school employees seeking transition into the teaching profession. The sessions, March 15 and 16, will be held at UI&U’s North Miami Beach Academic Center located at 16853 N.E. 2nd Ave, Suite 102.
The sessions come during a time of proposed cuts in education by newly elected Florida Governor Rick Scott that will affect many public school employees. “These proposed cuts may have a significant impact on non-instructional staff in particular, who are mostly non-degreed employees of the school system,” said UI&U professor Frank Scala who serves as chair of center’s education programs and will conduct the second information session. “In times such as these, earning a degree and pursuing a teaching position will be to their benefit.”
The first information session, Education Insights 2011: Educating in an Evolving World, moderated by Dr. Thomas Frederick, will begin at 11 a.m., March 15. In this session, Dr. Frederick, who serves as principal of North Glades Elementary School in Miami, and as faculty advisor for UI&U, will explain why now is the time for school employees to upgrade from non-instructional to instructional status in the Miami-Dade and Broward County School districts.
The second information session, Balancing Your Budget: Funding Your College Education in a Difficult Economy, led by Scala, who has served as superintendent of schools and principal in Kingston, New Hampshire, will be held at 11 a.m. March 16. In this session, participants will learn about various financial aid options available to fund their college education. In addition, a UI&U learner services coordinator will be available to answer questions.
Both sessions are free and open to the public. For more information about the sessions, contact Francis Francois, director of admissions, at francis.francois@myunion.edu, or Frank Scala at frank.scala@myunion.edu, or call 305-653-7141.
employees improve their credentials to become teachers
NORTH MIAMI BEACH, FL – Union Institute & University (UI&U), a private, non-profit university located in North Miami Beach will host two upcoming information sessions for non-licensed school employees seeking transition into the teaching profession. The sessions, March 15 and 16, will be held at UI&U’s North Miami Beach Academic Center located at 16853 N.E. 2nd Ave, Suite 102.
The sessions come during a time of proposed cuts in education by newly elected Florida Governor Rick Scott that will affect many public school employees. “These proposed cuts may have a significant impact on non-instructional staff in particular, who are mostly non-degreed employees of the school system,” said UI&U professor Frank Scala who serves as chair of center’s education programs and will conduct the second information session. “In times such as these, earning a degree and pursuing a teaching position will be to their benefit.”
The first information session, Education Insights 2011: Educating in an Evolving World, moderated by Dr. Thomas Frederick, will begin at 11 a.m., March 15. In this session, Dr. Frederick, who serves as principal of North Glades Elementary School in Miami, and as faculty advisor for UI&U, will explain why now is the time for school employees to upgrade from non-instructional to instructional status in the Miami-Dade and Broward County School districts.
The second information session, Balancing Your Budget: Funding Your College Education in a Difficult Economy, led by Scala, who has served as superintendent of schools and principal in Kingston, New Hampshire, will be held at 11 a.m. March 16. In this session, participants will learn about various financial aid options available to fund their college education. In addition, a UI&U learner services coordinator will be available to answer questions.
Both sessions are free and open to the public. For more information about the sessions, contact Francis Francois, director of admissions, at francis.francois@myunion.edu, or Frank Scala at frank.scala@myunion.edu, or call 305-653-7141.
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