University of Wollongong Campus News 12 April 1985
THE UNIVERSITY OF WOLLONGONG CAMPUS NEWS A WEEKLY INFORMATION SHEET 12 APRIL, 1985 Deadline for copy 12 noon Monday Distributed each Friday. Editor: Giles Pickford, tel. (042) 270073 HELPING IN THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT A substantial research project, examining the processes involved in helping and being helped is in its second year. The project which is currently funded by a Uni- versity Research Grant, is conducted by Associate Professor Linda Viney, Dr. Rachael Henry and Dr. Beverly Walker. The initial aim is to develop a model depicting the various aspects of the help giving/help getting relationship. Following the trialing phase, it is hoped the model can be tested out in the various real life helping professions. An ARGS submission has been prepared, which if fruitful will assist in realizing this goal. At present the Department is seeking assistance from people who could devote a few hours to enable data collection. All information is confidential and respond- Associate Professor Viney ents are primarily asked to retell some experiences where they have helped somebody or received help be interested in participating, know someone who from someone. While we are looking for subjects of all could, or if you would just like some more information ages, we are finding it most difficult to locate subjects please contact Levinia Crooks, ext. 3640 Ph. 270640, in the 15-18, 30-50 and 60-80 age ranges. Should you or come to room 106 in the Psychology Department. *******************************************************************************************.****** GRADUATION SPEAKERS Friday, 3rd May 2.30 p.m. Education The following speakers have been confirmed for the Occasional Address: Professor Grant Harman, Head, Graduation Ceremonies being held 1-3 May, 1985.
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