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Spring 2021
Welcome back!
In preparation for making the most of the Spring 2021 semester, grab some coffee/tea/hot chocolate and your calendar. Take a look at what’s in store, and please let us know if you have any questions.
Virginia Counselors Association Convention, November 2020
Congratulations to all who presented at the VCA Convention in November. JMU was well represented. Presenters from JMU included: Elizabeth Armstrong, Kelly Atwood, Kevin Doyle, Lennie Echterling, Briana Gaines, Tammy Gilligan, Darius Green, Michele Kielty, Joe LeBlanc, John Rogers, Renee Staton, and Anne Stewart. Given the relatively new online format for this particular convention, it was a successful event!
Congratulations!
Stephanie Chalk was awarded her Ph.D. at JMU’s December Commencement Ceremony. Her dissertation title was “Posttraumatic Growth During COVID-19: A Quantitative Analysis of Individualist and Collectivist Values.” Congratulations, Dr. Chalk!
Karli Fleitas has been selected for the Association for Humanistic Counseling Emerging Leaders Program. She will also be presenting at the VACES Conference in February.
Melissa Hunt Kee, Emily Shank, and Rachel Wilson successfully presented their EdS projects during the Fall 2020 semester.
With mixed emotions…
we are sharing the news that Lennie has decided to retire from JMU, beginning September 1, 2021, in order to spend more time with his family and, we suspect, continue to serve and support the community at large. We know there will be many opportunities to celebrate and honor Lennie’s work, presence, and contributions, but we wanted to get this word out to you now. We know you will join us in wishing Lennie a long, healthy, and joyful retirement. We’ll keep you posted about the ways in which all of us can express our gratitude and good wishes!
And finally, Mark your Calendars…
January
1/18 Martin Luther King Holiday, No Classes
1/19 Classes Begin
1/22 School and CMHC Program Interviews, 9 to 12pm (ZOOM)
1/25 School and CMHC Program Interviews, 9 to 12pm (ZOOM)
1/29 Doctoral Program Interviews, Time TBA (ZOOM)
February
2/1 Counseling Faculty Meeting, 10 to 12pm (ZOOM)
2/2 Tea and Talk, 12 to 1pm (ZOOM). (Michele & Eric)
2/9 Student Assessment Day: No classes from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.
2/9 Last to withdrawal with cancellation of tuition charges and refund
2/17-20 11th Annual African, African American, and Diaspora Studies (AAAD)Interdisciplinary Conference
2/17 JMU Break Day, No Classes
2/27 VACES Conference, Longwood University
March
3/3 Tea and Talk, 12 to 1pm (ZOOM). (Debbie, Amanda, & Lennie)
3/8-11 Workshop Week, Details to Come
3/12 JMU Break Day, No Classes
3/15 JMU Diversity Conference
3/22 Advanced Registration for 2021 Summer Sessions
April
4/5 Registration Begins for 2021 Fall Semester
4/8 JMU Break Day, No Classes
4/14 Last day to Submit an Application for Masters, Ed.S., or Doctoral Degrees
4/14 Tea and Talk, 12 to 1pm (ZOOM). (Joe & Renée)
4/29 Last Day of Classes
4/30 Exams begin
May
5/6 Commencement
We’ll continue to add details and events, but the schedule above should provide enough information for you to start planning and looking forward to the Spring semester!
Archive:
Summer 2020
Congratulations Graduates!
Although we were not able to be together to celebrate our graduates’ accomplishments, we certainly wish everyone well and look forward to the opportunity to be together again soon.
Clinical Mental Health Counseling
- Ashley Ahlers
- Elizabeth Armstrong
- Carter Bagnall
- Sarah Brown
- Laurel Brubaker
- Cannie Campbell
- Donna Garber
- Sarah Kline
- Katie Sergent
Counseling and Supervision
- Darius Green
- Brittany Williams
School Counseling
- Janet Buchheit
- Cedrice Kenney
- Brynna Lokrantz
- Lanae Mehegan
- Abbie Nichols
- Allison Seabright
- Kaila Spurlock
- Tyler Wagner
- Emily Whitacre
Our 2019-2020 Award Recipients:
Outstanding Scholarship
This award is presented to students who have made exceptional contributions to research or scholarship in their field.
Darius Green – Counseling and Supervision
Outstanding Service
This award is presented to students who have made exceptional contributions in service to the Department of Graduate Psychology, university, community, or profession.
Janet Buchheit – School Counseling
Brittany Williams – Counseling and Supervision
Outstanding Teaching
This award is presented to students who have demonstrated exceptional contributions in the area of teaching.
Stephanie Chalk – Counseling and Supervision
William Hall Award for Contributions to the Learning Community
The William Hall Award is presented to the Counseling Programs student who has made outstanding contributions to the professional growth of other students and has significantly advanced the study of counseling.
Lanae Mehegan – School Counseling
Katie Sergent – Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Welcome to our new Clinical, Counseling and Supervision, and School Counseling cohorts
Clinical Mental Health Counseling Ed.S.
Caylyn Arbogast
Jenelle Francis
Devon Howell
Sydney Iwanski
Hannah Jarrett
Madison Jones
Maryam Munir
Brielle Pedrick
Yasmine Rodriguez
Matthew Silver
Robert Whelan
Counseling and Supervision Ph.D.
Karli Fleitas and Corban Smith
School Counseling M.Ed.
Lizzie Baker
Hayley Becker
Alexandra Gittman
Diana Glakas
Megan Hopkins
Christopher Kamali
Anna Kaplan
Mackenzie Lilley
Emily Pace
Our 2020-2021 Orientation for new students is planned for Tuesday August 25, 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. We will provide more details prior to that date, but for now, please reserve that time.
Caring for you – During this time, please consider how you can best take care of yourself. We care about your welfare and are hoping you can take steps now to stay healthy, strong, and centered.
Please make note of the following important dates, and note that certain events may be changed. We will do our best to keep you updated.
August 13 – Graduate School Orientation, 8:30am-3:30pm, 5th Floor Warren Hall
August 25 – Counseling & Supervision, School, and CMH Orientation, Arboretum 2-3
August 25 – Counseling Programs Pot-Luck Dinner, Arboretum 5 to 7
August 26 – Classes meet as scheduled
September 7 – Counseling Faculty Meeting 10 – 12 J103
September 21 – Counseling Programs Faculty Meeting, 10 -12 J103
October 5 – Counseling Programs Faculty Meeting, 10 – 12 J103
October 15 – Last day to submit an application for a Masters, Ed.S. or Doctoral degree if graduation requirements are to be met in May or August 2021.
October 19 – Counseling Programs Faculty Meeting, 10 – 12 J103
October 22-23 – Fall Break planned. (No Classes; University Offices Open)
November 2 – Counseling Programs Faculty Meeting, 10-12 J103
November 9 – Registration begins for 2021 spring semester.
November 11-13 – Workshops and VCA Convention planned.
November 16 – Counseling Programs Faculty Meeting, 10-12 J103
November 20 – Comprehensive assessment results and scholarly documents are due to The Graduate School for December 2020 graduation candidates.
November 21 – Thanksgiving holiday begins.
November 30 – Classes resume.
December 7 – Counseling Programs Faculty Meeting, 10-12 J103
December 11 – Last day of classes.
December 12-18 – Final examinations
December 18 – Deadline for completion of course work for December graduates.
Virginia Counselors Association Conference
Present at the Virginia Counselors Association Conference! You have time to submit a proposal (by June 1). The conference is planned for November 12 – 14 at the Williamsburg Lodge. More information is available here: https://www.vcacounselors.org/events/EventDetails.aspx?id=1360576
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