News for Students from the

College of Health and Behavioral Studies

February 17, 2014

New Report:  Alumni say college is worthwhile

The gap in earnings between 25-32 year olds who graduated from college versus those graduating from high-school has never been greater according to a new Pew Research Center Report.  According to that report, the median annual salary of college graduates is $45,500 compared to $28,000 for high-school graduates.  The unemployment rate for college graduates in this age range is 3.8%, compared to 12.2% for high-school graduates.  The vast majority of bachelors-degree holders said that college has paid off (83%) or will pay off (8%) considering what their family paid for their undergraduate education.  Among those earning a graduate degree, 96% said their undergraduate education paid off or will pay off in the future.

The survey asked college graduates what they might have done while in school to be better prepared for the type of job they wanted.  Their top responses included:

·         Gaining more work experience (50%)

·         Studying harder (38%)

·         Looking for work sooner (30%)

·         Choosing a different major (29%)

Read the full report 

The Lost Generation.  You are going to hate this video unless you watch it to the end.  It is narrated version of a poem by Jonathan Reed.  It is a sort of palindrome, text that can be read forwards and backwards.  In this case the message is very different in each direction.  Play Video

Events & Opportunities

Campus Assault ResponsE (CARE) brings Project Unbreakable to JMU, February 17, 7 PM in Grafton-Stovall Theater.  Project Unbreakable works to increase awareness of the issues surrounding sexual assault and encourage the act of healing through art.  More information

Career and Internship Fair, February 18 & 19, Festival Conference Center.  The purpose of the fair is to learn about jobs and internships available, talk with employers representing different organizations, and network.  More information

Body Matters, February 18, 7PM, ISAT 159. As part of Eating Disorders Awareness Month, this will be a discussion regarding eating disorders prevention and treatment.  More information

Eating Disorders Speak Out, February 19, 7:15 PM, Memorial Hall Auditorium.  Join eating disorders lobbyist and speaker Kathleen MacDonald as she shares her empowering story of recovery and leads JMU's annual Eating Disorders Awareness speak-out.  More information

Through the Eyes of an Activist:  Gay Rights vs. Civil Rights, February 20, 7 PM, Festival Ballroom A.  Meet former Black Panther and member of the LGBT community, Ms. Gaye Adegbalola (a-deg-ba-lo-la), a long-time activist who continues to work diligently to educate others on issues of diversity, to include racial and LGBT equality.  More information

Miss Representation, February 23, 6 PM, Grafton Stovall Theater.  The film, Miss Representation, discusses the influence of media to the under-representation of women in positions of power and influence in America.  More information

Eating Disorders Awareness, Feb. 25, at 7 pm in Festival Ballroom.  As part of Eating Disorders Awareness Month, the University Health Center’s Student Wellness & Outreach is bringing Ryan Sallans, public speaker, diversity trainer, consultant, publisher, and author to campus.  Ryan will speak about his experience with an eating disorder and journey to self-acceptance, also including the realization and acceptance of identifying as transgender.  More information

Ninth Annual Early Childhood Leadership Summit sponsored by Smart Beginnings at IIHHS, March 4, 8 am – 2 pm, Festival Conference center. Join early childhood educators and community and business leaders in moving towards a comprehensive early childhood systems change.   More information

Celebration of Social Work. March 6.

Spring Break.  March 10-14.  Classes do not meet.

From Communities to Countries: Making Health Systems Sustainable, March 27, 5:30 pm in the Festival Highlands Room. This Viewpoints on Health, Huber Memorial Speaker Series event will include a presentation by Kristin A. Cooney, MA (JMU Class of 1985), Director, Country Portfolio, Center for Leadership and Management, Management Sciences for Health. Ms. Cooney is a seasoned project manager and motivated team leader with 28 years of experience working for international NGOs as well as for USAID.  More information

JMU Diversity Conference, March 17.

Family Studies Minor Information Sessions.  March 19, 21, 25 & 27 More information

All Together One Award. Nominations are being accepted for faculty, staff and students for this prestigious award. Nominees are selected because of their: Impact on the community, inspiration of others, attitude of caring/humility/kindness, dedication to learning, collaboration, and other unique contributions. Nominations are due March 21. Send nominations to [log in to unmask]. More information

Mercy Killers, a one man play by Michael Milligan is coming to the Forbes Center. Joe loves apple pie, Rush Limbaugh, the 4th of July and his wife, Jane. He is blue-collar, corn-fed, made in the USA and proud, but when his uninsured wife is diagnosed with cancer, his patriotic feelings and passion for the ethos of life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are turned upside down. In Mercy Killers, Joe struggles with the uniquely American experience of losing your health in the land of plenty. No tickets required. Free. First come, first served. March 26, 7:30 pm in the Earlynn J. Miller Dance Theatre. More information

Rain Pryor presentation sponsored by the Health Sciences Diversity Committee. March 26, 7 PM, Memorial Hall More information

Midwives for Hatiti Project, March 29, 2-3 PM, Campus Center Room 105, Eastern Mennonite University.  Speaker Nadene Brunk, founder and manager of Midwives for Haiti, will talk about how this project works to reduce the barriers for pregnant women in rural Haiti. More information

Summer Opportunities

Residential Tutors/Counselors.  The Upward Bound Regional Math Science Center at Frostburg State University is now accepting applications for residential tutors/counselors and head residents for their six week summer program. More information

Residential Treatment Program.  The Wediko Summer Program is a short term residential treatment program that serves approximately 160 children with emotional and behavioral difficulties each summer. Each year, they hire college students who can make the program meaningful and successful for each child. Last summer at least 5 JMU students worked for this program and they all report that they had an intense, well-supervised experience.  More information  

Summer Camp Counselor.  Camp Easter Seals offers children and adults with disabilities the opportunity to enjoy fun and challenging activities in a supportive camp atmosphere.  They are seeking counselors for summer employment. Located about 45 minutes northwest of Roanoke Virginia, this camp serves campers who have a variety of disabilities including Autism, Down syndrome, and Cerebral Palsy. More information.

Summer Research Fellowship.  The UNC Eating Disorders Program has open positions for an 8 week, full time paid research internship. Summer research fellowships are highly competitive positions that are open to both undergraduate andgraduate students. Fellowships include a $1,500 stipend. Fellows will participate in a rich array of investigations currently underway including topics related to eating disorders. Applications are due by April 1, 2013. More information

Summer Conference Assistants.  Every summer, JMU hosts many camps and conferences on our campus. Conference Services provides logistical support to ensure those events are successful. Several positions are available.  Applications are due February 20.  For more information email Joyce Bentz ([log in to unmask]) More information.

Consider Summer School at JMU!  JMU will offer many courses during Summer 2014, on campus and online.  The schedule is not yet available, but information about sessions dates and courses typically offered are available online.  Registration for summer session begins March 24.

Ongoing Opportunities

• Connect with the local community. The Reading Road Show-Gus Bus program and the Shenandoah Valley Migrant Education program are recruiting volunteers for tutoring programs. Volunteers visit the child’s home for 1 – 2 hours per week. More information
• CSDC Workshops. Free workshops are available through the Counseling and Student Development Center regarding problems such as dealing with depression, long-distance relationships, conflict and difficult people, assertiveness, anger management, etc. More information
• Career & Academic Planning offers resume writing workshops, career coaching, mock interviews, employer-networking, and other opportunities to prepare for post-graduation opportunities. More information
• JMU Learning Centers provide assistance with writing, communication, math, science and selected other courses. More information
• Graduate Students are invited to join the JMU Graduate Student Association GSA Blog GSA Facebook GSA Twitter [log in to unmask]
  
  

CHBS News

·         Exterior views for the new CHBS building are now available.  This new building will be the future home of the departments of Communication Sciences and Disorders, Health Science, Nursing, Social Work; Creative Services; Technical Support; and the CHBS Dean’s Office. We are about to complete the planning development phase, and Skanska has been selected as the construction manager.

·         CHBS Recognizes Faculty for Their Years of Service

·         Nursing and Health Science Students Travel to Costa Rica

·         Voices of Scholarship: Sara Finney (Graduate Psychology)

·         Kinesiology Alumnus Pursues Career as a Physician Assistant

·         Athletic Training Congratulate 2013 Graduates for 100% Pass Rate on Board Exams (Health Sciences)

·         Graduate Students Lead Community Health Education Effort (Health Sciences)

·         Social Work Honors December Graduates

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