Behavioral Science Division

NEWSLETTERVolume 6, Issue 1 September 2006

BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE DIVISION ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM OFFERINGS ate level education options offered to have been designed in accord with the students. The programs were devel- standards of the Council for Standards oped to meet the educational needs in Human Service Education and will be and goals of professionals in the fields offered in a modular format and week- of human services, criminal justice and night block scheduling. The Blackboard community counseling.” learning system will be integrated into all courses. Students, taking courses Administration of Human Services year-round, could complete the degree A new Master of Science degree in the in 12 months at an accelerated rate or Administration of Human Services will in 18 to 24 months following a more Lori Sitler talks to the Administration of Human Services Advisory Committee begin offering courses in the fall in New traditional schedule. Castle County. The degree is geared The Division of Behavioral Science toward working professionals who seek The core of the program will consist of six is pleased to announce new gradu- the knowledge and skills to lead non- required courses including a 120-hour ate programming,, which will begin in profit organizations, for-profit service guided practicum or a capstone master’s September. Thomas B. Cupples, Dean providers, and government agencies project depending on the work history of Behavioral Science, said, “Our new that provide social services to a wide of the student. The program will consist programs will enhance the gradu- variety of client populations. Courses of 33 credits of course work/intern-

In this Issue Continued p.2 From the Dean’s Desk… Organizational The goal that we set for ourselves at the Human Services degree was approved Dynamics News...... 4 beginning of the new academic year was by Faculty Senate in May and students Re-accreditation of for us to be “strengthened by our past will enroll in classes this fall. The gradu- Counseling...... 5 accomplishments and excited by our ate Criminal Justice program will initiate future challenges”. The faculty respond- a new Post-masters Certificate in Home- MSCC Honor Society ed to this by setting a rather ambitious land Security. Community Counseling Banquet...... 5 agenda for the new academic year at will introduce two advanced studies their summer retreat. Every academic Post-masters Certificates; one in Mental Faculty Development... 7 program coordinator proposed some- Health Counseling and another in Child Centerfold...... 10–11 thing new for their program or a new and Family Counseling. The program approach to the existing curriculum, coordinators in close consultation with Ireland Tour...... 12 and by spring all of the goals were met. the College Relations Department A Master of Science in Administration of launched a summer campaign that

Continued p.3 New Program Offerings … (continued from front page) ship. Core courses include Research, successful footsteps of the Leadership Design and Evaluation of Programs and Administration concentration and in Human Services; Legal and Ethical the Criminal Behavior Concentration. Issues in Human Service Administra- tion; and Administration of Human The Program is also pleased to offer a Service Organizations. The remaining Post-master’s Certificate in Homeland 15 credit hours will be earned through Security. The Certificate provides the elective courses. A few of the elective opportunity for practitioners who have of professional counseling is becom- courses to be offered include: Tech- earned a masters degree in crimi- ing more specialized and competitive nology and Information Management nal justice (or a related discipline) to and counselors are expected to be in Human Services, Managing Volun- expand their understanding of Home- competent with a wide range of popu- teers, Grant Management and Fund- land Security issues in an academic lations, problem areas, and treatment raising in the Human Service Environ- environment, which emphasizes prac- methods, these certificates are a timely ment, and Administering Programs for tical knowledge. and important opportunity to acquire Senior Adults. and document necessary professional Please contact Christian Trow- preparation and training beyond the To learn more about this new degree bridge, Graduate Criminal Justice master’s degree. program, please contact Graduate Coordinator at 302-295-1151 or Admissions at (302) 295-1184. [email protected] Each certificate requires completion for more information. of a master’s degree and 18 gradu- Administration of Justice ate credits in specified courses. Up to The Master of Science in Administra- six graduate credit hours in equivalent tion of Justice has added a concen- courses may be transferred into the tration in Homeland Security. With certificate program. Required Cours- today’s emphasis on Homeland Secu- es for the Post-master’s Certificate in rity and the fast pace of change for Child and Family Counseling include: criminal justice practitioners and those Psychopathology Family Counsel- in related fields, dedicated profes- ing, Child and Adolescent Counsel- sionals strive to stay educated and ing, Human Sexuality Counseling, informed on current trends. This new Community Counseling Marriage and Relationship Counsel- concentration focuses on gaining an The Master of Science in Community ing, and Advanced Family Counsel- understanding and a working knowl- Counseling Program will be offering ing. The Post-master’s Certificate in edge of major issues in Homeland two new Post-master’s Certificate Mental Health Counseling requires: Security. Students will broaden their programs beginning this Fall. The Theories of Counseling, Psychopa- base of knowledge through exami- Post-master’s Certificate in Child and thology, Addictions Counseling, Crisis nation of current topics in Home- Family Counseling offers professionals Intervention Counseling Strategies and land Security with an emphasis on with a master’s degree in counseling Skills, Ethical Decision-Making, and modern terrorism, risk assessment and or a closely related area the opportu- Advanced Counseling and Psycho- management as well as the practical nity to gain a specialty in the provision therapy. legal implications involved for prac- of counseling services for children and titioners in the field. The Homeland families. The Post-master’s Certificate For more information contact Dr. Craig Security concentration follows in the in Mental Health Counseling offers the Williams, MSCC Program Coordinator opportunity for advanced professional (302) 295-1150 (craig.r.williams@ development in a number of areas wilmcoll.edu); Dr. James Walsh, relevant to the practice of professional MSCC Assistant Program Coordinator mental health counseling and provides located at the Dover site (302) 342- the opportunity to complete a number 8625 ([email protected]) of courses required for licensure as a or Rebecca Lawton, Administrative counselor in a variety of states includ- Assistant (302) 295-1142 (rebecca. ing NJ, PA, and MD. Since the field [email protected])  From the Dean’s Desk… (continued from front page) includes production of brochures, print for law enforcement at both the New There have been numerous accom- advertising, radio spots and a series of Castle and Dover sites. The Domestic plishments and success in the Divi- information sessions to promote the Violence Coalition conducted a semi- sion. So much of what we accomplish new programs. nar at New Castle. The clubs and honor is due in a large part to the dedica- societies were all busy with meetings, tion of our faculty and the talent of The program coordinators also have a programs, trips and banquets for our the adjunct faculty that work with us new marketing approach in which we students, and memberships increased on our projects. Our emphasis in the promote all of what we do in the Divi- in all of the groups. coming academic year will be to take sion as behavioral issues. All of some time to work with our the undergraduate programs adjunct faculty to make sure now have a common brochure we are all working together that highlights the individual as so many changes occur. majors of Behavioral Science, It is very important that we all Criminal Justice, Organiza- take advantage of the oppor- tional Dynamics, and Psychol- tunities that we have to come ogy while emphasizing the together on Faculty Develop- common threads of human ment Days, Program Read- behavior that is a part of all ing Week Activities and the that we do. Not only is this specialized training sessions good marketing, it is sound Dean Thomas Cupples that we have together for tech- academics. nology and new programs. Dr. Doris Lauckner took over the reigns All are encouraged and invited to Special programs continued to flourish of the Behavioral Science and Psychol- attend these programs and also keep with a very successful second annual ogy programs at the downstate sites in close contact with the program Women in Criminal Justice Leadership and Johanna Bishop was appointed coordinators. When we are all work- Conference. The first regional Criti- to the position of Coordinator of the ing together the benefactors are our cal Incident Stress Conference was Behavioral Science program at New students. No doubt you will hear of hosted by the Division and awarded Castle. Dr. Corrozi will coordinate the more new ideas and programs as we Counselor Continuing Education Psychology program at New Castle. move forward together, but change Credits for those who met the criteria. and growth has become part of our Sexual abuse training was conducted culture at Wilmington College.

Due to growth in all of the programs in graduate Community Counseling, in the graduate Community Coun- in the Division of Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, and Administration seling program for a person who applications are being accepted for of Human Services programs. Pref- holds an earned doctorate in Coun- teaching positions to join the highly erence is for persons with an earned selor Education or closely related qualified adjunct faculty pool in the doctorate in psychology or sociology discipline with extensive clinical expe- undergraduate programs at all sites in or related field with extensive agency rience. Duties will include clinical Behavioral Science, Criminal Justice, work experience. supervision of graduate students and Psychology, and Organizational There is an immediate Program some part-time teaching. Dynamics. There are also openings Assistant opening at the Dover Site

Interested candidates should contact the Division Dean [email protected] or 302-328-9401 ext 162.

 Organizational Dynamics News Meet the Faculty in the Organizational Dynamics Program

The Organizational Dynamics Program the University of Delaware. His profes- Southeastern, in Fort Lauderdale, Flor- is now almost a year old! The program sional career includes work in adver- ida. Dr. Stang comes to Wilmington has had many successes with students tising research, leadership in nonprofit College with numerous years of teach- offering credit to the faculty for provid- organizations and state agencies, and ing experience. She also has worked in ing them with relevant coursework that adjunct teaching at several colleges the areas of strategic leadership, human can readily be applied to their current and universities. services and criminal justice serving in jobs. It is appropriate that readers get various administrative capacities. introduced to the new ODA faculty. Jane Luke Jane Luke is President of WorkCare, Jimmy Atkins Patrice Gilliam-Johnson, Ph.D., a human relations firm founded in Mr. Atkins is an Adjunct Instructor ODA Coordinator 1997. Organizational Consultation with the Organizational Dynamics Dr. Gilliam-Johnson is Associ- and Training, Executive Coaching, Program where he teaches Theoretical ate Professor and Coordinator of the Family Business Consulting, Employee Views of Organizations and Group Organizational Dynamics Program Assistance, and Crisis Intervention. Dynamics. at Wilmington College. In addition to Jane is a Licensed and Board Certi- Mr. Atkins received his B.A. degree teaching O/I Psychology, Interperson- fied Clinical Social Worker with 30 in Political Science from North Caro- al Communications, and Seminar in years experience in social organiza- lina Agricultural and Technical Univer- Behavioral Science, Dr. Gilliam-Johnson tions. She began her career as a family sity, his M.A. degree in Urban Affairs also teaches various psychology courses systems therapist and midway became and Public Policy from the University for the Division of Behavioral Science. interested in social systems dynam- of Delaware and is currently working Dr. Gilliam-Johnson received ics in the workplace. Throughout her towards his doctoral degree in Strate- her B.S. degree in Psychology from career, she has sought advanced gic Leadership from Regent University Morgan State University in Baltimore. professional development in organi- in Virginia Beach. She received both her M.A. and zational development group relations Mr. Atkins has held many adminis- doctoral degree in Industrial/Organi- training, family business advising, and trative positions, worked as an intern zational Psychology from the Univer- crisis stress management for such noted organizations as the sity of Maryland at College Park. She United States House of Representa- has worked for years in the areas of Johanna Bishop tives and serves on numerous commit- organizational development, human Johanna Bishop is an Assistant tees and boards. resources, research, and training and Professor and Coordinator of the development. Her work has been with Behavioral Science Program at Lorraine Sitler for- profit and not-for-profit organi- Wilmington College. Ms. Bishop Lori Sitler is an Assistant Professor zations, governmental agencies, and teaches Culture of the Workplace in the Behavioral Science Division at consulting firms who had fortune 500 and Psychology of Leadership in the Wilmington College where she teach- companies as clients. Dr. Gilliam- Organizational Dynamics Program. es the Organizational Justice, Ethics Johnson has been a Professor at See the article in this edition about and Social Responsibility course in the Wilmington College for three years. Johanna for more information about Organizational Dynamics Program. her accomplishments. She also teaches Introduction to Soci- John F. Corrozi, Ph.D. ology as well as various courses in the Dr. John F. Corrozi is Associate Judith Stang, D.P.A. Criminal Justice Program. Professor and Coordinator of the Dr. Judith Stang is an Adjunct Ms. Sitler received two Master’s undergraduate Psychology program Instructor who joined the Organiza- degrees from Bryn Mawr College in Law at Wilmington College. He teaches tional Dynamics Program to teach the and Social Policy and Social Services psychology, sociology and social Social Psychology course. (MSW). Her B.A. degree is in Criminal science research. Dr. Stang received her B.A. degree Justice from La Salle University. Dr. Corrozi received a B.A. in in Sociology/Anthropology & Social She worked in state government and Psychology from the University of Dela- Welfare Systems from Slippery Rock in the non-profit sector in Delaware ware, an M.S. in Communications State College, Slippery Rock, Penn- for several years in administrative and Research from Boston University, and sylvania and her doctorate degree direct service positions. a Ph.D. in Behavioral Science from in Public Administration from Nova  Counseling Honor Society Holds its 3rd Annual In- duction Ceremony and Banquet

On the evening of April 7th 2006 in 1985 to promote schol- the Wilmington College Auditorium, arship, research, leader- the Delta Chi Chapter of the Chi Sigma ship and high academic Iota Honor Society had the privilege of and clinical excellence inducting 31 new members for 2006 in professions of coun- and 4 members from 2005, into its seling. Thus, it was with Honor Society. Family, friends and much enthusiasm that colleagues joined with the Community the Wilmington College Counseling faculty in celebrating its chapter honored its 35 M.S. students’ academic and profes- new members. sional achievements. Along with the gastro- The proud group of new inductees with MSCC faculty Chi Sigma Iota, the Counseling nomic treats provided by Academic & Professional Honor Soci- the Food Services Staff, new members very able assistance of MSCC faculty ety International, was established in and old were heartened by the congrat- members Drs. R. Craig Williams and ulatory thoughts of Dr. Betty Caffo, Lois Grande. Chi Sigma Iota member Provost and Vice President of Academ- Dr. James Wilson, the Assistant Vice ic Affairs and the inspirational keynote President of Academic Affairs, provid- address by Dr. Kamakaokalani Penny ed the Invocation and Benediction Scott, a newly retired MSCC Faculty for the evening. The success of the member. Dr. Lee Covington Rush, evening was further aided by the tire- faculty advisor for the chapter, was less efforts of the Administrative Assis- the Master of Ceremonies. The induct- tants, Ms. Rebecca Lawton and Debo- ees were presented their Honor Stoles rah Pro and Adjunct Faculty member Drs. Penny Scott, Betty Caffo, Craig Williams and Lee Rush chat after Dr. Scott offered her keynote and Certificates by Thomas Cupples, Ms. Priscilla Murphy. address at the induction Dean of Behavioral Science with the

Council for the Accreditation Of Counseling & Related Educational Programs Recommends Re-accreditation

The Master of Science in Commu- the site visitation team interviewed full- nity Counseling Program (MSCC) time and adjunct faculty members, completed the final phase of the re- program alumni, current students, accreditation process of the Council advisory committee members, college for the Accreditation of Counseling administrators, and site supervisors at and Related Educational Programs both the Wilson Graduate Center and (CACREP) when it hosted CACREP the Dover sites. The visitation team site visitation. Team members Dr. indicated in their exit report that the Drs. Don Basse and Carolyn Rollins offer their exit Don T. Basse (Adams State College), MSCC Program met all the CACREP report to members of the Division Dr. Carolyn W. Rollins (Albany State Standards for accreditation. By a letter College), and Dr. Nicholas J. Ruiz dated August 1, CACREP board of (Winona State University) were on trustees notified President Varsalona campus from March 19, 2006 until that the program was fully accredited March 22, 2006. During their visit for eight years.

 Criminal Justice Association Update

In late January, a group of Crimi- nal Justice Program students visited the Federal Law Enforcement Train- ing Center in Cheltenham, MD and the National Police Officer’s Memo- rial in Washington, D.C. While in the nation’s capital, the group also visit- ed the National Archives to view the CJ Program graduates at January commencement (l CJ Association officers pose with Corporal Kristal to r) Brian Adair, Jacob Andrews and Anita Boddy Declaration of Independence, U.S. Turner-Childs of the Pennsylvania State Police Constitution and the Magna Carta. during the April trip in front of the PSP memorial wall The Wilmington College Criminal The day was capped off with being Justice Association voted to affiliate with part of a live, studio audience for The CJ Association members were on the American Criminal Justice Associa- CNN’s program, On the Story, which the road again in April for a trip to tion – Lambda Alpha Epsilon – thereby was filmed at the George Washington Harrisburg and Hershey, PA to visit the becoming members of the national University studio. Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) Head- Association. Officers for the Associa- quarters and Crime Laboratory as well tion for 2006-07 are: President – Brian as the PSP Academy. Group members Adair; 1st Vice-President – Wendy Steele; also toured the PSP Historical, Educa- 2nd Vice-President Bethany Burkhart; tional and Memorial Center. The day Secretary – Jenna Priest; and Treasurer was topped off by a stop at Hershey’s – Salena Giddings. “Chocolate World.”

CJ Association members and faculty on the steps of the Capitol Police Academy

JOHANNA BISHOP APPOINTED COORDINATOR OF BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE PROGRAM

In April, Johanna Bishop was appoint- Management from Wilmington consultant to business and industry, ed an Assistant Professor and Coor- College, and also holds a Master’s and continues to pursue her research dinator of the Behavioral Science degree in Education/ Instruction from interests in organizational behavior, Program at Wilmington College. She Wilmington College. cognition, and sense-making in High has completed doctoral coursework Reliability Organizations. at The George Washington Executive She is a self- proclaimed education- Leadership Doctoral Program, and al dilettante, having also completed Johanna and her husband, a former is currently researching social cogni- courses at Michigan State Univer- chemical industry R&D manager, have tion and collective memory making in sity, Western Michigan University, the six children who are in various stages High Reliability Organizations. She is University of Northern Colorado, and of creating their own lives. a qualified Nuclear Training Instructor the University of Delaware. She holds and has earned the 10-hour OSHA certifications as Certified Performance Safety Certification while working in Technologist and Human Performance the nuclear power industry. She has an Improvement from the International Associate degree in Liberal Arts from Society for Performance Improve- Grand Rapids Junior College and a ment and the American Society for Bachelor of Arts degree from Central Training & Development. Ms. Bishop Michigan University. She earned her is an experienced human, organiza- master’s degree in Human Resource tional, and leadership development  Faculty Development

MSCC Distinguished Adjunct Faculty Teaches during Spring Term

From the Wilson Graduate Center (l. to r.), Dr Jim From the Dover site (l. to r.), Vivian Frear, Dr. Doris Wilson, Tina Wilson, Dr. Lois Grande Lauckner, Dr. Jim Walsh, and Stephanie Barshay

Several members of the Community Counseling program faculty, their spous- es and graduate students from the MSCC program attended the 2006 American Counseling Association’s annual conference in Montreal, Canada from March 29th to April 3rd.

Dean Thomas Cupples, and Criminal Dr. Rick Myer shares his expertise with students Justice Program faculty members Chris- tian Trowbridge, Kirk Trate, Melissa During the 2006 Spring term, Dr. Zebley and Lori Sitler attended the Rick Myer, a tenured Associate annual meeting of the Academy of Professor of Counseling, Interim Criminal Justice Sciences in Baltimore, MD from February 28th to March 4th. Associate Dean of the College Dean Cupples presented a workshop of Education, and Director of Criminal Justice Program faculty at the ACJS on “Mapping Across the Curriculum” at the Center for Crisis Intervention conference: Kirk Trate, Melissa Zebley, Tom the conference. Highlights of the confer- Cupples, Lori Sitler, and Chris Trowbridge and Prevention at Duquesne ence included speeches by Robert Ressler, University in Pittsburgh, PA taught well-known FBI criminal profiler and Dr. Henry Lee, renowned forensic scientist. MCC8401 a topics course titled CRIMINAL JUSTICE HONOR SOCIETY INDUCTS Crisis Intervention Counseling 28 NEW MEMBERS Skills and Strategies. Dr. Myer is an accomplished scholar in The Wilmington College Eta Beta Chapter of Alpha Phi Sigma, the national criminal justice honor society, inducted 28 new members at its annual honors the field of crisis intervention banquet on March 10th. In addition to the undergraduate and graduate counseling and has authored students who were inducted, Christian Trowbridge, Graduate Criminal Justice and co-authored textbooks on Coordinator and Dr. Gregory Warren, Adjunct Professor in the Criminal Justice the subject. Dr. Myer and Dr. Program were inducted as honorary members. Craig Williams worked together as crisis intervention consultants to a company that was housed next to Ground Zero following the terrorist attacks of 9/11/01.

Daniel Rogers received his honor society medal Professor Christian Trowbridge and Dr. Gregory from Christian Trowbridge, Coordinator of the Warren following their induction as honorary graduate Criminal Justice Program and Sherri members of Eta Beta Harmer, President of the Eta Beta Chapter

 FACULTY NOTES Welcome to the newest Behavioral Science Dr. Jim Walsh was a guest speaker for New an American Counseling Association Presiden- Division adjunct faculty who will be teaching at Directions Delaware, a support group for tial featured session entitled: “AASCB Update the Dover and Georgetown sites: Jimmy Arthur people who suffer from depression and bipo- – National Credential Registry and Licensure Atkins, Patricia Burrell, Ben Piercy, Judith Ramirez lar disorder and their families, at one of their Portability” in Montreal, Canada. Recently he and Carols Villa. meetings in their 12-Week Depression and authored an article entitled: “Emotional Labor: Bipolar Disorder seminar. Dr. Walsh conduct- Truth or Trauma” which was published in the Dr. Jim Walsh and Dr. Craig Williams presented a ed a workshop on spirituality as part of recov- Journal of Trauma Counseling International. roundtable discussion titled, “Outcomes assessment ery in mood disorders for the New Directions Currently, he is completing his tenure as Past- in a community counseling program,” at the Asso- support group. President of the American Association of State ciation for Counselor Education and Supervision Licensure Boards (AASCB). (ACES) Bi-annual Conference, in Pittsburgh, PA Dr. Steve Eichel has had a book review accept- in October, 2005. Dr. Steve Eichel also attended ed for publication on Maia Szalavitz’s book, Adjunct Faculty member Priscilla Murphy, the conference. Help at any cost: How the troubled-teen LPCMH, MEd, BSN, RN, received the National industry cons parents and hurts kids. It will be Leadership Fellow from Chi Eta Phi Sorority, Dr. Craig Williams was an expert respondent for published in Cultic Studies Review. Inc., a national professional nursing organi- the Critical Incident Stress Seminar at the New zation in October, 2005. She also was the Castle site sponsored by the Division of Behav- Dr. Eichel also published two journal articles Keynote speaker at the AIDS Do the Right ioral Science on November 4, 2005. in 2005. Thing 4 Life Awards: Changing practices and myth about HIV/AIDS on February 4, 2006. Dr. Lee Covington Rush provided a Continuing Dr. Eichel presented at the following events: Education presentation at the Delaware Coun- • Scheflin, A., Elberg, P., Eichel, S., & At the Delaware Association of School Psychol- seling Association in May 2006. Presentation Martin, P. (2006, June). "Forensic experts ogists Annual Membership Dinner (May 4, entitled: “Career Counseling Imperatives for the in cult cases." Panel presentation accept- 2006) in Rehoboth Beach, DE, Adjunct Facul- 21st Century” ed for the annual meeting of the Interna- ty members Dr. Elliot Davis and Dr. Doug tional Cultic Studies Association, Denver, DiRaddo reviewed the pilot "PREPARE" (Prevent Dr. Jim Walsh was appointed to the Board of Mental CO. / Reaffirm / Evaluate / Provide & Respond / Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals of • Eichel, S. K. D. (2006, June). "Peer consul- Examine) training curriculum - as under devel- the State of Delaware Department of sstate Division tation for challenging cases." Workshop opment through the National Association of of Professional Regulation by Governor Ruth Ann accepted for the annual meeting of the School Psychologists. The program looks at a Minner in February of 2006. Pennsylvania Psychological Association, statewide training model for Crisis Intervention Harrisburg, PA. & Recovery within the School Community. The Dr. Jim Walsh and Dr. Doris Lauckner presented Role of School-Based Mental Health Profession- a two Continuing Education Unit workshop for Dr. Eichel assumed the Presidency of the als is the focus of the training the Clinical Internship Site Supervisors in the MS in American Academy of Counseling Psychology Community Counseling program entitled “Mind- on Jan. 1, 2006 and as such is a member of Dr. Patrice Gilliam-Johnson attended the Cape fulness Meditation and Supervision: Promoting the American Board of Professional Psychology's Cod Institute from August 7–11, 2006 where she Supervisee’s Growth as a Counselor” on January Council of Presidents of Psychology Specialty attended a week long seminar entitled, “Reclaim- 21, 2006 at the Wilson Graduate Center and on Academies ing Our Capacity as Leaders: Restoring Sane February 4, 2006 in Dover. Practices” with renown organizational expert Dr. Dr. Jim Wilson presented “Licensure portability Magaret Wheatley. Dr. Jim Walsh presented a two Continuing – An update,” at the Pennsylvania Counseling Education Unit workshop for the Delaware Association annual meeting in State College, Johanna Bishop attended the Managerial Cogni- Counseling Association on January 13, 2006 PA in November, 2005. In January, 2006 tion section of the Academy of Management and for the Delaware Clinical Social Work he gave testimony before the California State Conference in Atlanta in August. She presented Society on March 7, 2006 entitled “Mindful- Assembly Business and Professional Committee her dissertation proposal to conference attendees ness Based Stress Reduction.” in support of counselor licensure legislation. In as part of the group of doctoral students from April, 2006 Dr. Wilson was a co-presenter for George Washington University.

 PROFESSIONAL TRAINING SPONSORED BY CRIMINAL JUSTICE PROGRAM

Women in Criminal Justice University of Pennsylvania. The after- Sexual Assault Inestigation Leadership Seminar noon keynote speech was given by Lt. Training The Criminal Justice Program held Col. Donna M. Verchio, Judge Advo- Earlier in the Spring semester, the its second annual Women in Crimi- cate assigned to the Dover Air Force Criminal Justice Program co-spon- nal Justice Leadership Seminar on Base. In addition to these two impres- sored advanced sexual assault inves- May 5th. Delaware State Police Sgt. sive keynote speakers, the program tigation training with the Delaware Melissa Zebley, who is the included a panel of law enforcement Domestic Violence Coor- Assistant Program Coor- dinating Council and the dinator and an adjunct Sexual Assault Network of faculty member in the Delaware for law enforce- Criminal Justice Program, ment officers. The training planned the seminar seminar was offered at the with the assistance of New Castle campus on two other adjunct faculty February 17th and at the members, New Castle Dover campus on February County Police Sgt. Laura 18th to enable statewide O’Sullivan and U.S. Post- participation of Delaware al Inspector, Yvette Thom- law enforcement officers. as. The morning keynote Law enforcement attendees at the Dover training pose with trainer Joanne Archambault The trainer for this day- address was offered by a long seminar was Joanne pioneering woman in the Philadelphia officers from both state and federal Archambault, a retired sergeant with Police Department, Maureen Rush, agencies. Captain Elizabeth Shamany the San Diego Police Department. who currently holds the position of of the Delaware State Police, Supervi- Her expertise honed from her years of Vice President for Public Safety at the sory Special Agent Letitia Jones of the FBI and DEA Special Agent Barbara leadership of the San Diego Police sex Roach discussed the unique chal- crimes investigation unit made her a lenges for women in law enforcement. compelling speaker. A panel of forensic experts including Delaware Assistant Medical Examiner Dr. Jennie Vershovsky, forensic odon- tologist, Dr. Sheila Dashkow and New Jersey state forensic anthropologist, Donna Fontana, gave the audience Standing Left to Right: Sgt. Melissa Zebley, Dr. a fascinating glimpse of the science Jennie Vershovsky, U.S. Magistrate Mary Pat Thynge, involved in criminal investigations. A Donna Fontana, Dr. Sheila Dashkow, Lt. Col. Donna judiciary panel comprised of Verchio, M. Verchio, Special Agent Yvette Thomas Kirk Trate, Eileen Ondra of the Delaware Domestic U.S. Magistrate Mary Pat Thynge and Kneeling Left to Right: Deputy Attourney General Violence Coordinating Council, Polly Funk of the Diane Walsh, Supervisory Special Agent DEA Letitia Delaware Deputy Attorney Gener- Sexual Assault Network of Delaware, Dean Thomas Jones, DEA Special Agent Barbara Roach, Cupples, trainer Joanne Archambault, Chris al Diane Walsh rounded out the Trowbridge and Lori Sitler at the New Castle training Sgt. Laura O’Sullivan program. BEHAVIORAL SCIENCE CLUB NEWS

The Spring semester kicked off with a fascinating presen- tation on January 19th by prison psychologist, Dr. Laura Cooney. Dr. Cooney’s presentation entitled, “Inside the Criminal Mind,” helped students and faculty gain an understanding of the mental health issues of prisoners. Dr. Laura Cooney with Behavioral Science club members Tehreem Sye and Margarite Pichette

 Community Counseling Program Advisory Committee Constable Neil Geddes explains policing in Criminal Justice Advisory Committee Northern Ireland

Debbie Pro helps Bill Addison and Nicole Taylor at Dr. Kathy Nichols is seated in the rocking chair that was Faculty line up for spring graduation at the River Front the MAJ Orientation session presented to her on the occasion of her retirement

Graduate Counseling faculty at the American Heather Amundsen and Nicole Taylor enjoy Heather Amundsen tries out one of the cells at Counseling Association Conference Breakfast Donegal Kilmainham Jail

John Kelly explains Bloody Sunday in Derry, Laura O’Sullivan addresses the audience at the Lori Sitler talks to the Administration of Human Northern Ireland Women in CJ Leadership Conference Services Advisory Committee

Mike Morrissey and Bill Addison examine a new Presenters at the Domestic Violence Conference Professor Brenda Brown-Wright (right) welcomed the police car at Garda Headquarters in Dublin leaders of NAMI at Behavioral Science Programs Professors Lauckner, Trate and Corrozi confer at the Professors Zebley, Corrozi and Williams at the Representative John Carty hosted the group at the spring graduation ceremony college-wide Faculty Development Day Irish Parliament (Front right)

Sex Crime Police Training was conducted at Sgt. Tony Kelly leads a discussion on strategic Students enjoy lunch in the quaint Irish Wilmington College planning at Garda Police Headquarters village of Slaine

Students enjoyed a tour and private lecture at Irish Students toured the new police station in Balina, The CJ Association sponsored a trip to the Federal National Police Headquarters County Mayo Law Enforcement Training Center

Tour group pauses at Kilmainham Jail in Dublin Dr. Kathy Nichols cuts her cake at a reception to Dr. Craig Williams introduces the CACREP site honor her retirement. visitation team to his graduate counseling students.

Professor Johanna Bishop conducted an APA Dr. Nichols retired after ten years service as the Volunteers and staff who assisted at the second annual writing workshop coordinator of the Psychology and Behavioral Women in Criminal Justice Leadership Conference Science Programs downstate. Ireland Study Tour

This summer the Behavioral Science Each morning the group enjoyed a group through the city and retraced Division once again sponsored a two- full Irish breakfast that featured eggs, the route of the protest marchers as week study tour to Ireland for which meats, potatoes, fruit, cereals, Irish various points of interest were noted. the students earned three graduate brown bread, scones, beverages, There is now a memorial construct- credits in the Criminal Justice Program and plenty of fresh Irish dairy prod- ed where the actual event occurred. or up to six undergraduate credits that ucts. Michael Morrissey, a Wilmington What impressed Heather Amundsen were used by most students as “free police officer said that he could get the most were the political murals that electives” in their major. The travel used to having breakfast served to him were painted on the sides of the build- fee included air fare, lodging, break- everyday. Because of the big breakfast ings in the Bogside section of the city. fast and dinner, private coach, and lunch was usually a quick sandwich in Overall the students found Derry to be entrance to the various attractions. The a local pub or sharing snacks while a very beautiful city with a rich sense of group, which was comprised history and culture. of graduate and undergrad- uate students, started their Constable Neill Geddes an program with a walking tour officer with the Police Servic- of Dublin that included Trin- es of Northern Ireland (PSNI) ity College, the General Post transported the students to Office, the famed doors of his headquarters in Derry in Dublin, Saint Steven’s Green, a police vehicle and gave Grafton Street Buskers and an interesting overview of the Nassau Street shopping the agency. The PSNI was area. Saint Patrick’s Cathe- formed from the Royal Ulster dral and Kilmainham jail Constabulary three years tours completed the busy Students at the Garda Headquarters, Dublin, Ireland ago as part of the Good first day. Professor Tom Friday Peace Agreement. Cupples served as the group leader on the road in the coach. The group The students enjoyed the opportunity and course instructor. The second day discovered a whole new world of snack to have an informal open meeting to started with a presentation by Sergeant food consisting of crisps, biscuits and ask questions about law enforcement Tony Kelly at the Garda Headquarters tea cookies. Lindsay Cline said that she in another country and discuss crime that included a strategic overview of enjoyed the opportunity to try the vari- case studies with the police. Everyone policing in the Republic of Ireland, an ety of Irish specialties that were served at in the group agreed that the trip to inside look at the forensic laboratories dinner each night, and Jeff Longfellow PSNI was one of the highlights of the of the Irish police, a private reception noted that every meal was accompanied trip. at the police museum, and ended with by at least three kinds of potatoes. an after dinner guided tour of Leinster In the city of Ballina the group was House that was highlighted by visit- In the walled city of Derry the group hosted at a reception at the home of ing both chambers of the Dail Erin visited the Bloody Sunday Museum Frances McAndrew, the former mayor (Irish Parliament) as guests of John and heard an eye witness account by of the second largest city in the county. Carty the elected representative from John Kelley of the incident in which The students enjoyed the cozy turf fire County Mayo. The group sat in on a 13 citizens including his brother were on a cool Irish summer night and the crucial vote and had the opportunity killed by British soldiers at a civil rights opportunity to meet a local family. The to discuss the issues with the elected demonstration in 1972. After more mayor also invited the local leadership officials after the session in a social than thirty years the incident is still of the Garda which provided another setting. Mandy Ditman had a spirited under investigation by both the Brit- chance for informal conversation with discussion with Representative Dillon ish government and the families of the the police leaders from the region. By and was given an autographed copy victims as a significant event in an era the end of the night everyone had a of his recently published book. referred to as the Troubles in Northern good glimpse of Irish hospitality. Ireland. Professor Cupples lead the

12 Bill Addison, a police officer from thought that the group got to see all atmosphere as he freely chimed in Delaware County, PA said that of the normal tour destinations with a with the students’ banter in the coach “although the purpose of the tour was whole other addition of “off the beaten to add a bit of humor as needed. “PJ” educational in nature as a course, the track” places that made the experience was also a good source of informa- students made plenty of time to take in more than the ordinary touring trip. tion. As a retired Quartermaster from all of the sights too”. Everyone kissed She liked visiting the burial places of the Irish Army he was a wealth of infor- the Blarney Stone, visited the Guinness the revolutionaries and the many small mation that the students tapped as they plant, walked through Bunratty Castle, towns along the way. “The experience wrote their daily journal. toured the Waterford Crystal factory, of Professor Cupples on six previous walked on the famed Cliffs of Mohr, trips is helpful when students just want Bill Addison summed it up when he said, experienced the traditional Irish music some information because he has the “At the beginning of the trip the students in the pubs, and spent too much money experience of knowing so many of the came together just like in any other shopping. Nicole Taylor observed that little things.” course, but by the end of the two weeks she thought that the three pre-travel the class bonded as a group of really classes helped her to understand the Another positive aspect of the trip was good friends. I would highly recommend historical significance of the sites and the driver Patrick Joseph O’Conner this course to other students. There is so appreciate the role that politics plays in who the students called “PJ”. His Irish much that you will learn”. the history of Ireland. Latoya Jackson wit and humor added to the overall

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