News for Students from the
College of Health and Behavioral Studies
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September 16, 2013
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Are you preparing for life after graduation?  Here are the top 10 things employers say are priorities for college learning:

1.      problem solving in diverse settings

2.      understanding of ethical issues and important public debates

3.      direct experiences with community problem solving

4.      civic knowledge, skills, and judgment essential for contributing to the community and our democratic society

5.      critical thinking and analytic reasoning

6.      complex problem solving

7.      broad knowledge in the liberal arts and sciences

8.      written and oral communication skills

9.      applied knowledge in real-world settings

10.   global issues and knowledge about societies and cultures outside of the U.S.
From: It Takes More than a Major:  Employer Priorities for College Learning and Student Success. (2013)<http://www.aacu.org/leap/documents/2013_EmployerSurvey.pdf>.
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Find ways to expand your knowledge, gain stills, and get involved!  Here are some opportunities and events that may be of interest to you:
"The Soul of a Citizen." Presentation by Paul Loeb, September 18, 7-8:30 p.m., Memorial Hall More information<http://www.jmu.edu/events/2013/09/18-soul-of-a-citizen-by-paul-loeb.shtml>

Graduate Research Fellows.  This program for graduate students provides an opportunity for students from all disciplines to share and enhance their research. Application deadline: September 18 at noon.  More information<http://www.jmu.edu/stories/cfi/2013/11-grf.shtml>
Graduate Community Dinner. September 20, 4:30-6:30 pm.  Graduate students and faculty, and their immediate family and significant others are welcome. More information<http://www.jmu.edu/grad/current_students/dinner.shtml>

Neuropsychology of Emotional Disorders. This workshop for graduate students and faculty will explore the neural architecture of emotional behavior by examining various brain structures laying the foundation for higher level social skill functioning. September 20, 9 am - 5 pm. More Information<http://chbs.jmu.edu/documents/Neuropsychology_9-20-13.pdf>

Graduate School Fair. Hosted by Career and Academic Planning, September 24, 4-7 pm. More information<http://www.jmu.edu/cap/students/index.shtml>

Career & Internship Fair. Hosted by Career and Academic Planning, September 30, 12 - 4 pm and October 1, 11 am - 3 pm. More information<http://www.jmu.edu/cap/students/index.shtml>
JMU Graduate Student Association. All graduate students are invited to join the GSA.  First Meeting, October 6, 4 pm, Taylor 302.  GSA Blog<http://jmugsa.blogspot.com/>   GSA Facebook<https://www.facebook.com/pages/JMU-Graduate-Student-Association/144824518871608>   GSA Twitter<https://twitter.com/JMUGSA>   [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>

Paid Position. Creative Services is looking for a talented self-starter to write feature stories, student/faculty profiles, and press releases for use on the college website and on departmental/program websites. See Joblink position 0405482. More information<https://joblink.jmu.edu>

Harrisonburg Downtown Renaissance<http://www.downtownharrisonburg.org/index.php> is accepting applications for the Fall 2013 Organizational Management Internship position. More information<http://www.downtownharrisonburg.org/v.php?pg=290>
JMU Learning Centers provide assistance with writing and communication, and with math, science and several other courses.  More information<http://www.jmu.edu/learning/>
Idealist Job Search.  Search for jobs by idealistic focus, such as civic engagement, disability, economic development, or disaster relief.  More information<http://www.idealist.org/>
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Additional events and opportunities are posted on our college website<http://chbs.jmu.edu/>.  Please take advantage of available opportunities.  We welcome suggestions for additional listings.  Please send your submission to [log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]> .

The Office of the Dean
College of Health and Behavioral Studies (CHBS)
701 Carrier Drive, MSC 4101, ISAT/CS, Room 375
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
(540) 568-2705




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