Student Newsletter
Safe Zone/Trans Zone Virtual Training
Facilitated by the NCCU LGBTA Resource Center.
Open to current students and faculty in the Counseling and Higher Education Department.
Friday, February 24, 2023 -- 1-3 PM
Registration opened on January 10, 2023 and will close on February 20th
REGISTRATION: https://nccu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_5tJy1AcHAFonqjc
**All attendees will be given a certificate upon completion of the training
Description:
Safe Zone - Language surrounding the LGBTQ+ community consistently changes. This training begins with an introduction to the usage of pronouns, common terminology, and ways to be an effective ally to members of the LGBTQ+ community.
Trans Zone - Similar to Safe Zone, this training dives a little deeper into the specificities of terminology and topics related to trans-identified individuals.
March Webinar - Save the Date
Date: March 7, 2023, @ 1:00 p.m.
Presenters: Dr. Taheera Blount and Dr. David Fitzpatrick
Description: This webinar will discuss the results from a qualitative phenomenological research study that examined the impact of spirituality, religion, and family to achieve sustained recovery within the lives of eight African American women. This webinar highlights that recovery is occurring in the lives of African American women without the aid of formalized treatment.
Objectives:
- Explore how the Crack-Cocaine Era impacted the lives of African Americans
- Examine forms of recovery capital such as the Black church aids in the long-term recovery maintenance from substance misuse
- Identify approaches to collaborating with community stakeholders such as the Black church to help develop community-based partnerships for individuals dealing with substance use-related disorders
- Discuss strategies to incorporate spirituality and religion in the counseling session
Student Social
Nu Chi Chi is hosting the next virtual Social Hour on Sunday, February 26th, 2023, from 7:00-8:00pm (EST). These events are open to all students and faculty in the counseling program. Social hours occur on the 4th Sunday of every month, from 7:00-8:00pm (EST), so remember to mark your calendars!
If you're available – we'd love to see you. These events provide us with opportunities to get to know & support each other, and build community. We hope you'll stop by and say hello!
Upcoming Social Hour (Virtual):
Date: Sunday, February 26th from 7:00-8:00 pm (EST)
Link to Join: https://nccu-edu.zoom.us/j/84442011421
Save The Date! Future Social Hours will be held from 7:00-8:00pm (EST) on:
- Sunday, March 26th, 2023
- Sunday, April 23rd, 2023
Stay tuned for more information on upcoming events.
Please email Kevin Eason, Nu Chi Chi Chapter President, at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." target="_blank" data-cke-saved-' + path + '\'' + prefix + ':' + addy93221 + '\'>'+addy_text93221+'<\/a>';
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with any questions or more information.
We hope to see you online soon!
CPCE Testing Dates - Spring 2023
CPCE testing at NCCU Testing Center (Taylor Building) dates and availability for spring 2023:
- 2pm Wednesday, March 15 and 16, limited to 2 seats for each date
- 9am Friday, March 17, limited to 4 seats
- 8:30am Tuesday, March 21 - Friday, March 24, 2 seats each date
- 2pm Tuesday, March 21 - Friday, March 24, 4 seats each date
The CPCE registration survey is current and ready for use on our website.
NCCU at the North Carolina Counseling Association (NCCA) Annual Conference
Several Faculty presented sessions and received awards at the 2023 North Carolina Counseling Association annual conference this past weekend. The annual conference was held February 9-11, 2023 at the Durham Convention Center.
Dr. Helen Lupton-Smith and alum Angela Richardson present a session.
Dr. Jennifer Barrow and alum Jordan Hyler present a session.
Dr. Levette Scott, Associate Professor of Counselor Education at NCCU, received the North Carolina "Innovation and Creativity in Counseling" Award.
Dr. Chadwick Royal, Professor of Counselor Education at NCCU, received the "Administrator of the Year" Award.
Congratulations to all!
Latest Announcements from nccuCounseling
- Suffern Central School District (NY) is hiring 2023-02-13
- The College of Wooster is Hiring 2023-02-13
- Anti-Racist Counseling Supervision 2023-02-13
- Florida State University is hiring - Career Specialist/Assistant Director 2023-02-13
- Dr. Jennifer Barrow and alum Jordan Hyler present at NCCA 2023-02-12
- Dr. Helen Lupton Smith and alum Angela Richardson present at NCCA 2023-02-12
- Dr. Levette Scott Receives "Innovation and Creativity" Award from NCCA 2023-02-12
- Dr. Chadwick Royal Receives "Administrator of the Year" Award from NCCA 2023-02-12
- Internship at NC State University Counseling Center / 2023-2024 2023-02-10
- North Carolina Career Development Association Conference 2023-02-03
- Relationship Workshops at Riverstone Wellness Collaborative 2023-02-03
- H2 Lifecare (Raleigh, NC) is hiring 2023-02-01
Upcoming Dates to Remember for nccuCounseling:
- February 13-17: Prospective student interviews
- February 14: School of Education faculty meeting
- February 16: Popcorn Thursday
- February 17: Last day to withdraw from the university with a prorated tuition and fee adjustment
- February 24: Safe Zone / Trans Zone Virtual Training
- February 26: Student Social
- February 27 - March 3: Mid-program Reviews
- February 28: Departmental Faculty Meeting
- March 1-3: Residency for CON 5305-01
- March 4 - 12 - Spring Break
- March 7: March webinar
Did you know that you can subscribe to the nccuCounseling calendar? If you use a digital calendar, you can subscribe and have all of the information from the "Key Dates" letter auto-populate in your calendar. Visit our website for more information.