AUS Psychology Alum Needs Advice

I’m in search of supervision group to acquire hours towards MFT licensure and assistance to navigate the mft licensure process. Any resources, links, or contact information, would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks for your help.

Rebecca Nevissi
M.A. Psychology ’06 ( CCFT Program)
rnev@hotmail.com

AUS B.A. Core Faculty Member Gives Last Lecture

Candace Harris, core faculty in the B.A. Completion Program, gave her last lecture on Tuesday, Nov. 29, to faculty, staff, alumni and students and received a standing ovation. She is retiring after a 20 plus year career at Antioch University Seattle (having started before there was voicemail).

She first worked at AUS as a temporary program assistant for the Psychology master’s program in the fall of 1985. She then became the permanent program associate and worked through 1989. She took a break from AUS when she worked as a conflict resolution/mediation consultant.

Candace returned to Antioch in 1990 when she joined the B.A. faculty, having been hired as the prior learning coordinator. Under her direction, the program expanded tremendously to include writing courses that support students as they develop their prior learning packages. She was instrumental in finding ways for students to use financial aid to pay for priors.

At last count, Candace has helped over a thousand students (our best estimate) to earn college credit for life experience. In addition to the above, she has:

- co-taught a Whole Systems Design course on conflict resolution
- taught spiritual studies classes including two of her favorites, “Creativity and Spirituality” and “Spiritual Autobiographies”
- co-taught “Walking With Intention” with Sue Woehrlin, a fellow B.A. faculty member
- helped launch the Women’s Education Program with fellow B.A. faculty member Mary Lou Finley in 1999 and served as the coordinator from 2003 to 2010

Job Opening - Part-time Communication Studies Instructor

Organization: Edmonds Community College
Salary: $33 per hour (see below)
Opening Date: November 14, 2011
Closing Date: Open until filled

DESCRIPTION:
The Communication Studies Department has a need for instructors. Although our most immediate need is for Communication Studies instructors to teach Fundamentals of Communication, we are also interested in candidates who can teach Introduction to Public Speaking, Advanced Public Speaking, Interpersonal Communication, and Small Group Communication. A detailed description of courses and information about the department can be found at http://www.edcc.edu/cmst.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Graduate degree in Communication Studies or Communication with a strong background in the Fundamentals of Communication course.
• One year of successful experience as a Communication Studies or Communication instructor or teaching assistant at the college level. Other applicable experiences may be considered.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written English.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Experience with Blackboard, either as an instructor, teaching assistant or student.
• Ability to teach in a variety of formats, including hybrid and online.
• Ability to incorporate a variety of instructional strategies.
• Ability to incorporate culture and social diversity within the course content.
• Ability to teach at a variety of times, including evening.
• Experience working with Running Start students and adult learners.
• Experience working with a culturally diverse student population.
• Coursework and/or teaching experience in race, class, and gender.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATON:

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in a classroom which requires standing and/or sitting for extended periods of time. Instructors typically use a personal computer in the work environment.

COMPENSATION:
Approximately $731 per class credit, which is equivalent to $33 per hour for classroom and non-contact hours.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Edmonds Community College, founded in 1967, is a public, two-year, coeducational state community college which each year welcomes some 11,500 academic and vocational students, including approximately 1,500 international students who come here from as many as 79 countries.

The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek and Woodway. Situated in Washington State’s Puget Sound region, the College is just north of Seattle and a short distance from the scenic beauty and recreation of the San Juan Islands, British Columbia, and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. For more information, see the college web site at www.edcc.edu.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
You cannot apply online for this position. If you are interested in applying, please send a current vita (including at least two references and your current e-mail address) and a cover letter that states how you meet the required and desired qualifications to Gail Ferguson, Communication Studies Department Chair, at:

E-mail: gferguso@edcc.edu (send materials as MS Word documents)
Mail: Gail Ferguson, Communication Studies Department Chair
Edmonds Community College
20000 68th Ave. W
Lynnwood, WA 98036

Additional materials, such as teaching evaluations and college transcripts, should not be sent at this time. However, they may be requested at a later date.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• Agency Shop Fee: You must become a member of the faculty union or pay a representation fee or nonassociation fee within thirty calendar days of your hire.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Edmonds Community College is an equal opportunity employer and assures equality of treatment in educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may call 425-640-1470 or email jobs@edcc.edu and accommodations will be made to the extent reasonably possible. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

Job Opening - Academic Coordinator, TRIO Student Support Services

Organization: Edmonds Community College
Salary: $42,600 annually
Opening Date: November 22, 2011
Closing Date: December 14, 2011

DESCRIPTION:
Edmonds Community College has a federal grant from the United States Department of Education to run a TRiO Student Support Services program. The program’s goals are to increase the retention, graduation, and transfer rates of low-income and first-generation college students and students with disabilities.

Federal TRiO programs are designed to motivate and support students from disadvantaged backgrounds. The program serves 160 Edmonds Community College students each year. Through TRiO students receive individualized attention and support, with services including academic advising, financial aid assistance, one on one tutoring, instruction in basic study skills, transfer assistance, personal and career counseling, mentoring, service learning activities, and information about career options.

The Academic Coordinator designs and implements the academic support services for the participants in the program. The position is responsible for oversight and provision of the tutoring program; monitoring academic progress and meeting with participants to assess tutoring and study skill needs; assisting participants with academic concerns; and maintaining communication and coordination with academic departments to strengthen and promote program services, support students’ academic progress and improve student retention.

Responsibilities will include: hiring, training and supervising tutors for individualized instruction in subject matter as needed; tutoring students when needed in pre-college Math and English; performing tutoring intake/orientation sessions which includes assessing tutoring needs, challenges with course content, learning style, computer skills, and study habits; assisting participants with academic concerns; monitoring and tracking the academic progress and performance of participants through the early alert system; maintaining liaison activities with faculty to ensure quality tutoring services and to provide for effective referrals; maintaining communication and collaboration with the Learning Support Center and Services for Students with Disabilities to coordinate tutor training and collaborate on other tutor related topics; coordinating with Academic Departments, especially Developmental Education, Math, and English, concerning program services outcomes and expectations; coordinating and/or facilitating study skills course and academic/study skill related workshops; participating in the intake process for prospective students and conducting case management for ongoing participants; provide advising, tutoring, and mentoring to participants; assessing computer skills and study skill competencies of participants; exploring course clustering and supplemental instruction; collaborating with AmeriCorps volunteer to connect participants to peer mentoring and service-learning activities; developing and maintaining instructional materials and resources for Blackboard and web site; assisting in maintaining records and data necessary for completion of quarterly and annual progress reports for the U.S. Department of Education; assisting and participating in orientations and other special events and activities sponsored by the department. This is an exempt position reporting to the TRiO Student Support Services Project Director.

QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Master’s degree or equivalent in education, student development, learning disabilities, counseling, or other related field.
• Two years of documented experience teaching, advising, counseling or tutoring students.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
• Commitment to cultural diversity in college curricula, activities, student body, faculty and staff.
• Teaching experience, preferably with disadvantaged students in developmental Math and English.
• Experience in the following areas: tutoring, curricula development, individualized learning plans, and competency-based instruction.
• Demonstrated experience working with college students, low income and academically disadvantaged populations, and students with disabilities.
• Ability to teach workshops for faculty and student participants.
• Demonstrated experience fostering and maintaining positive and collaborative working relationships with campus units including student services departments, instructional departments, committees, and special programs.
• Experience using a computer and Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and other Microsoft Office programs.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATON:

PHYSICAL WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is typically performed in an office and classroom setting. The ability to use a personal computer and other standard office equipment requiring repetitive arm-hand movements is essential. Excellent oral and written communication skills are essential, including the ability to speak in group settings.

ABOUT THE COLLEGE:
Edmonds Community College, founded in 1967, is a public, two-year, coeducational state community college which each year welcomes some 11,500 academic and vocational students, including approximately 1,500 international students who come here from as many as 79 countries. The college is located in the center of the growing south Snohomish County communities of Edmonds, Lynnwood, Mountlake Terrace, Brier, Mill Creek and Woodway. Situated in Washington State’s Puget Sound region, the College is just north of Seattle and a short distance from the scenic beauty and recreation of the San Juan Islands, British Columbia, and the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges. For more information, see the college web site at www.edcc.edu.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Your online-application must include the following documents in order to be complete. They can either be attached as separate documents, or pasted into the online application itself:
1) Current resume
2) Names and contact information for three additional references
3) Two current letters of recommendation. (If you have these letters, please attach them to your online application. If they are presently unavailable, do not send them to us. Bring them with you if you are contacted for an interview.)

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
• You must document your citizenship or employment authorization within three days of hire.
• All TRiO positions are contingent upon continued funding from the U.S. Department of Education.

EEO/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT:
Edmonds Community College is an equal opportunity employer and assures equality of treatment in educational and employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex (gender), disability, sexual orientation, age, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or genetic information. Applicants with disabilities who require assistance with the recruitment process may call 425-640-1470 or email jobs@edcc.edu and accommodations will be made to the extent reasonably possible. The Human Resources Office is accessible to persons with disabilities.

All applicants must apply online at www.edcc.edu/hr. No paper submissions will be accepted.

Michael McGilliard, M.A. Strategic Communication, 2008

Eric, just thought I’d drop you a line to let you know what I’ve been up to-

I published my book on Amazon. Mostly for myself, but its a fun read. www.beggars-day.com.

The progressive think tank I helped found, Involved Democracy, sponsored an event on healthcare at which veteran ER doc and UW professor Stephen Bezruchka spoke. It will be broadcast on the KUOW program Alternative Radio on December 14th at 8 PM. A transcript of the talk can be found at www.involveddemocracy.org.

My partner Mary Longhurst (M.A. Stragetic Communication 2009) and I are working on a documentary about the last living coal miner in Wilkeson, WA. Our site is www.retroproductionsvideo.com.

Another Psychology Alumna With a Question

Do any Antioch alums have advice on how to be covered for liability with self-published counseling-related material?

Thanks,

Ann Silvers, M.A. Psychology ‘01, LMHC
Silverstream Unlimited, PLLC
Silvers Publishing, LLC
206-660-9840 (cell)
annsilvers@comcast.net
www.annsilvers.com

Psychology Alumna Needs Information

I am looking for a therapist on the east side who specializes in Eating Disorders, particularly someone who has experience with adolescent girls. Can anyone in the Antioch community help me?

Thanks,

Kristin Wells, M.A. Psychology ‘05
wells2004@msn.com

Job Opening - Project Manager

Social Justice Fund (http://www.socialjusticefund.org/jobs-social-justice-fund) is a member-funded foundation that supports the creation of a just society through fundraising, grantmaking, and member involvement. The foundation provides essential resources to organizations in Idaho, Montana, Oregon, Washington, and Wyoming to strengthen grassroots efforts in the broad-based movement for progressive, systemic social change.

Social Justice Fund has set big goals for 2012. We are expanding our capacity to facilitate more Giving Projects next year, provide more chances for member engagement and more funding opportunities for organizations building progressive power. Contingent upon our fall fundraising outcomes, we’ll be hiring a Project Manager to join the Social Justice Fund team in 2012.

Position Summary
The Project Manager is a full-time, exempt employee based out of our Seattle office and reports to the Program Director. This position is roughly one-third organizing, one-third development, and one-third grants management.

Project Managers collaborate with other Program staff to implement Social Justice Fund’s Giving Projects (more information about Giving Projects). Each Project Manager is individually responsible for some Giving Projects while supporting other staff with other Giving Projects. Project Managers
act as active members of Social Justice Fund’s team, participating in planning, fundraising, and administration.

Qualifications and Qualities

Required:
. Project planning experience-demonstrated ability to create and execute a project that meets expectations
. Excellent facilitation skills, including working with people from diverse backgrounds . Demonstrated commitment to social justice issues and a strong social justice analysis
. Experience developing and leading workshops and trainings, preferably with an anti-oppression focus
. Ability to quickly build strong relationships with members and grantees
. Ability to motivate and engage volunteers and build a strong, functional team
. Self-motivated, effective problem-solver
. Computer skills including Microsoft Office and databases (eTapestry a plus)
. Willing to work as a team on a variety of tasks
. Willingness to travel, work some evenings and weekends
. Writing skills
. Fundraising experience
. Fearlessness about asking-for money, time, etc.
. Sense of humor

Desired:
. Experience fundraising from major donors or the business community
. Community organizing experience
. Grantmaking or grant management experience
. Public speaking experience
. Fluency in a language other than English
. Experience with SJF members and/or grantees
. Expertise in any of the required qualifications, with the ability to train others in those areas
Social Justice Fund is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Women, people of color, and LGBTQ individuals are encouraged to apply. Please email your
cover letter and resume to hr@socialjusticefund.org by end of day December 5, 2011. Anticipated salary range is $40,000-45,000, DOE. A full benefits package is available, including 100% employer paid health and dental insurance, vacation, and sick leave.

Duties and Responsibilities
Giving Project Coordination
. Work with staff and volunteer leadership teams to develop and implement Giving Projects
. Design and adapt curricula for Giving Projects
. Facilitate meetings, trainings and workshops in Giving Projects
. Recruit volunteer leadership teams and participants
. Recruit, train, and supervise interns
. Organize and lead site visits
. Evaluate and document Giving Project work
. Build relationships with current and prospective members
. Develop leadership of Giving Project alumni
. Take responsibility for Giving Projects reaching their goals (quantitative and qualitative)

Grants Management
. Identify potential grant applicants and respond to grant inquiries
. Provide feedback to unfunded applicants
. Use database to record, track, and analyze grantmaking
. Work with other Program staff to administer grants

Communications
. With support from interns and staff, provide regular written updates on projects for our website, blog, and social networks
. Ensure that Giving Projects are documented with video and photography
. Assist staff in developing written publications including but not limited to the annual
report, member and grantee profiles, and marketing materials
. Collect and distribute news and updates from grantees

Fundraising
. Ensure each Giving Project participant makes a meaningful financial contribution
. Train Giving Project participants as volunteer fundraisers
. Participate in Giving Project and general fundraising campaigns- making phone calls and visits to donors as needed
. Contribute to project-specific foundation prospecting and grantwriting

Outreach
. Participate in regional grantmaking networks when possible
. Represent SJF at events in the community
. Build connections in the progressive grassroots organizing community in the Northwest Other tasks as identified by the Program Director or Executive Director

Job Opening - General Manager

Central Co-op is searching for a General Manager who will guide us into an increasingly sustainable future - organizationally, financially and environmentally - while developing and facilitating our transition to a collaborative team management structure.

When Central Co-op was founded 33 years ago, we were one of few co-ops who explicitly recognized the social and environmental impacts of food production and distribution, as well as community self-education, within our purpose statement. Today, Central Co-op remains actively engaged in fostering a new economy - a cooperative, local economy that meets our needs as a community while respecting the earth and all of its inhabitants.

Central Co-op seeks a General Manager who will strengthen our organizational roots so that we can grow sustainably and feed our community abundantly for many years to come. We’re looking for someone with exceptional collaborative leadership skills, complex organizational management experience, and a demonstrated understanding of the cooperative principles as applied in a retail setting.

We’re counting on you to help us with our search. Please take a look at the complete position announcement and consider whether it could be the right job for you or someone you know. Forwarding this announcement on to any additional contacts you have would also be very much appreciated. The position will be open until filled, with guaranteed consideration of applications received by December 5, 2011.

Sincerely,

Central Co-op
Search and Transition Committee
Seattle, WA 98122
board@central.coop.coop
centralcoop.com

job announcement:
http://centralcoop.coop/uploads/jobs/General%20Manager%20Position%20Announcement

Job Opening - Curriculum Writer

BACKGROUND:
Facing the Future is looking for a full-time Curriculum Writer. Facing the Future (www.facingthefuture.org) is a Seattle-based national educational nonprofit organization whose mission is to engage students in learning by making academics relevant to their lives. We empower students to think critically, develop a global perspective, and participate in positive solutions for a sustainable future. To accomplish this, we develop core subject and interdisciplinary curriculum that highly engages K-12 students, promotes critical thinking, motivates students to get involved in their communities, and introduces them to the complex global issues of our time. Facing the Future curriculum is in use in all 50 states and more than 100 countries.

POSITION DEFINED:
Curriculum Writer is a full-time position reporting to the Program Director. The Curriculum Writer will work alongside the Assistant Program Director to develop curriculum materials, resulting in the creation and production of hands-on, engaging, research-based global sustainability curriculum materials. This position is based at our Seattle office.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Research, write, and edit curriculum materials
- Coordinate nationwide pilot test of curriculum materials in classrooms
- Communicate with experts as needed to provide guidance on curriculum development
- Work with FTF staff to design digital curriculum products

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Experience writing and/or reviewing K-12 curriculum and educational materials
- Strong interest in and commitment to education and sustainable development
- Excellent writing skills
- Strong verbal communication skills
- Strong research skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office products
- Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines

HIGHLY DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in fields of education, science, environmental sustainability, international/global affairs, or related fields
- Teaching/classroom experience (middle or high school science or social studies preferred)
- Familiarity with classroom technology
- Experience in STEM disciplines
- Knowledge of and experience working with K-12 teaching and learning standards
- Understanding of research-based pedagogical models, how students learn, and effective strategies to engage students
- Knowledge of general education infrastructure and practices at district, state, and national levels
- Basic knowledge and understanding of graphic design and production

SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Anticipated salary range is $37,000 - $39,500. Benefits include: health insurance, vacation, sick leave, and holidays.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Email resume, cover letter, and a K-12 curriculum writing sample (in Microsoft Word format) to Laura Skelton, Program Director: laura@facingthefuture.org. Please format the subject line as follows: ‘Your Name - Curriculum Writer’.

Only email submissions will be considered; no phone calls, please. Application review will begin on Monday, November 21. Expected start date is January 2012.

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