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EXEMPLAR © Promoting Excellence in Counseling

Summer 2009 Counseling Academic and Professional Honor Society International Vol. 24 No. 2 Professional Members Offer Guidance to Students Seeking Jobs Stephen Kennedy Alumni and Professional Members Chair, Upsilon Nu Chi Mentoring is an important part of Ryan told students that, even if a job He suggested contacting principals Chi Sigma Iota, as many chapters does not seem ideal, “you may end directly and advised that, “school pair new initiates with experienced up liking it and if you don’t, it will help administrators sometimes prefer to students. This year the Upsilon Nu you appreciate that ideal job when consult with each other, so make Chi chapter of CSI started a program you do get it.” sure that the principal at your intern- to help members during another ship site is aware of the work that Other alumni wrote about ways important transition: the search for you are doing.” that applicants can “sell themselves” employment as a counselor. to employers. Ross Wade, the Assis- Finally, Upsilon Nu Chi’s alumni A job hunt can be a lengthy tant Director of Career Services at members encouraged students to process, especially during uncertain Elon University, recommended that remain positive during a process that economic times. Alumni are excel- students use their college's Career may last longer than they would like. lent resources for students who are Center to refine their resumé, cover Ms. Mahler recommended that stu- seeking employment, especially if letter, and interviewing skills. Lawren dents not pressure themselves to they have recently been on the job Lutrin, an Academic Advisor at Cen- secure a job immediately. She market themselves. Graduates of the tral Washington University, suggested explained that every member of her counseling program at the University that students tailor their resumé to fit cohort “got a job eventually, even if it of North Carolina at Greensboro each position instead of using the was a couple months after gradua- were invited to answer the question, same document for every application. tion.” “What advice would you give to Lauren Dietz, a school counselor Even with input from several alum- someone who is looking for work as in Washington, D.C., wrote that stu- ni, it seemed unlikely that the Job a counselor?” Their responses were dents should research employers and compiled into a Job Hunting Guide (continued on page 13) bring materials used with clients to for second-year master’s students. their job interviews. Ms. Dietz report- Several alumni offered tips about ed that when interviewing for jobs, In This Edition how to identify prospective jobs. she illustrated her versatility by men- Job Hunting Advice...... 1 Catharine Banasiak, a counselor in tioning “the variety of populations I Service: A Path to Excellence...... 2 Middleton, CT, suggested that stu- worked with prior to graduation.” She Update from Headquaters ...... 3 dents use their graduate courses to also was careful to use appropriate determine which jobs to apply for. vocabulary, such as describing her- Membership Survey ...... 4 She emphasized the expertise that a self as “wellness oriented” with “a 2008-2009 CSI Fellows...... 5 single class provides, saying “You've developmental focus.” CSI Day...... 6 had an entire graduate course in that The Job Hunting Guide included Membership: Commitment to Excellence ...9 population or area of concern!” feedback from counselors who work Chapter Faculty Advisors...... 10 Ryan Mahler, a counselor at a in community, school, and higher Using Technology...... 11 community agency in Greensboro, education settings. This ensured that Faculty Advisor Highlight ...... 12 NC, recommended that students students were aware of differences in Counselor Advocay Tips ...... 13 attend professional events and “start hiring practices. For example, Student Insights ...... 14 networking as soon as possible” to Stephen Kennedy reminded future learn about local job openings, then school counselors that they will be Donors List...... 16 apply for a wide range of positions. hired by a principal, not a counselor. 56361:50038 5/18/09 12:50 PM Page 2

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2009-2010 Service: The Path to Excellence CSI LEADERSHIP DIRECTORY Catharina Y. Chang President: CSI President Catharina Chang Georgia State University [email protected] Recently, I have had the honor President-elect: of learning first hand from chapter JoLynn Carney faculty advisors, chapter leaders, [email protected] and CSI members about the role Past-president service plays in their chapter. Donna Henderson There are countless examples of Wake Forest University CSI chapters sponsoring food dri- [email protected] ves, toy drives, and collecting Secretary Andrea L. Dixon school supplies for underprivi- University of Florida leged schools. Additionally, chap- [email protected] ters are sponsoring educational Treasurer sessions focused on poverty and Shawn Spurgeon Catharina Y. Chang domestic violence. It is evident [email protected] that chapters and CSI members “Change” In these times, this Executive Director are enthusiastically engaging in a word has become part of our Thomas Sweeney multitude of service activities that everyday vernacular to describe CSI Headquarters are enhancing the lives of individ- P.O. Box 35448 the unparalleled personal, political, uals and promoting the field of Greensboro, NC 27424-5448 financial, and environmental counseling. (336) 841-8180 reshaping of our daily lives. In the [email protected] midst of these storms that have left In addition to serving individu- Administrative Assistant so many clamoring for hope, I als and the community, CSI mem- Kelley Rowland believe there has never been a bers give back to CSI and to the CSI Headquarters more important time to serve and counseling profession through P.O. Box 35448 their leadership and mentorship. Greensboro, NC 27425-5448 to grow as professional counselors. The 2009 CSI Day featured a (336) 841-8180 The mission of Chi Sigma Iota leadership workshop, “From Dif- Interns (CSI) always has been and will ferent Voices: Leadership Train- Brenda Austin continue to be to promote excel- ing.” This workshop included a Kristin Meany- Walen lence in the counseling profession. Web Administrator panel of CSI members represent- As such, at every level of our orga- Jane Myers ing diverse backgrounds sharing nization, we have certain responsi- COMMITTEE CHAIRPERSONS their path to leadership and ser- bilities that must not be ignored Awards Committee vice to the counseling profession. given the current challenges we Danica Hayes Drs. Brian Dew, Andrea Dixon, face as a nation and as individuals. By-laws Committee Melanie Harper, and Richard Nancy Forth We must begin with service to Henriksen all graciously partici- Chapter Development Committee embrace these charges. pated on the panel giving their Kenneth McCurdy While CSI is an honor society Kerry Sebera time and sharing their invaluable Advocacy Committee that recognizes academic and pro- experiences. In addition to the Jill Duba fessional excellence in counseling, panelist, there were a myriad of Christopher P. Roseman I believe what makes CSI distinct, other CSI members who Faculty Advisors Committee meaningful, and influential to so unselfishly contributed to the suc- Sylvia Fernandez many of its members is CSI’s cess of CSI Day. These leaders Excellence in Counseling Research emphasis on service. I want to through service represent only a Donna Gibson share a few examples of this spirit fraction of the CSI members who Fellow Mentor Committee of service to individuals, to the serve CSI and the counseling pro- Casey Barrio Minton community, and to the profession fession by sharing their time, Carrie Wachter that fuels the impact our organiza- CSI Home Page expertise, and their selves. www.csi-net.org tion continues to make. (continued on page 15) 56361:50038 5/18/09 12:50 PM Page 3

SUMMER, 2009 CHI SIGMA IOTA PAGE 3 Update from Headquarters Thomas J. Sweeney CSI Executive Director

The installation of new officers, remarks by the Chapter Faculty © Advisor, possibly an invited CSI speaker, and university administra- tors are often a part of the ceremo- Chi Sigma Iota ny. Invited family, friends, and all Exemplar counselor education faculty mem- The CSI Exemplar is distributed bers add to the importance of the three times a year to all CSI mem- bers and is the main communication occasion (try www.evite.com). service informing members of cur- While some chapters have formal rent events within the Society and dinners or luncheons to mark the within the counseling profession. Its occasion, a CSI logo cake, decora- content represents enthusiasm for academic and professional excel- Thomas J. Sweeney tions, and refreshments can be lence in counseling. inexpensive yet tasteful.

Member and Chapter Growth With the preparations and antici- Deadlines: The goals for new and renewal pation of the event itself, we must Issue Deadline note neither the initiation nor the Fall August 1 memberships for 2008-2009 were Spring December 1 4,800 in each category. Once membership is truly complete Summer May 8 again both goals were met or until the initiates take the oath of exceeded by April 30, 2009: New membership. All members memberships N = 4,804: Renewing deserve and are expected to par- Editorial Staff members N = 5,055. CSI has initi- ticipate in the oath taking even if it Cynthia “Nikki” Vasilas must be arranged on another ated over 64,000 members into the Associate Editor occasion at the convenience of the Society. Our active membership is Auburn University currently over 13,500. officers, CFA, and initiates. The following are excerpts of the We also welcomed 7 new chap- Frank Janks ters, all of which are located in ceremony: Editorial Assistant nationally accredited counselor President: Membership in the Montclair State University education programs or will be in Society will have special meaning the next five years. to each of you. The common mean- Dana Heller Levitt New Members Oath of Commit- ing, however, will be the same. You ment are dedicating yourself to contin- Editor ued excellence in both scholarship Chapters are required annually and counseling practice. As such, to invite new members into the you ascribe to high standards of Exemplar Publication and Society. A personal invitation is to performance in all that you do. Communication: be the result of careful considera- tion of academic achievement and On this occasion, you are asked Dana Heller Levitt, Editor Counseling and Educational promise as professionals who will to publicly declare your commit- ment to striving for high standards Leadership conduct themselves in ways that Montclair State University reflect well upon their preparation of scholarship and clinical practice. One Normal Avenue and the profession. This is indeed If you will accept the rights and Montclair, NJ 07043 an “honor” to be selected and invit- responsibilities of membership (973) 655-2097 embodied in the Bylaws of the (973) 655-7662 (fax) ed to membership. The occasion of [email protected] an initiation should be celebratory Society please answer, "I WILL". and in keeping with an academic Further, you are asked if you are honors presentation. There are willing to continue encouraging Exemplar Printer: suggestions and materials on the excellence in the professional set- Professional Printers, Inc. 1730 Old Dunbar Road website (www.csi-net.org) to assist West Columbia, SC 29172 chapter officers in the proper con- (continued on page 11) duct of new member initiations. 56361:50038 5/18/09 12:50 PM Page 4

PAGE 4 CHI SIGMA IOTA SUMMER, 2009 Chi Sigma Iota Strategic Planning Committee Membership Survey, 2008 Jane Myers, Casey Barrio, Michael Brubaker, Catharina Chang, Kathleen Connolly, Ed Herr, Donna Henderson, Courtland Lee, & Tom Sweeney As part of CSIs strategic planning (78.6%) reported Caucasian as the also initiated one month prior to the process, a survey was designed to primary cultural background with which survey. One third of members obtain information feedback from they most closely identified, 235 accessed the Shopping Mall and 48% members concerning the benefits of (14.7%) reported African American, 75 visited the CSI Store. CSI membership, the usefulness of (4.7%) Latino, 21 (1.3%) Asian Ameri- E-Mails from CSI Headquarters current CSI services, and possible can, and 11 (0.7%) Native American. Approximately 95% of respondents future directions in terms of member CSI Connections services and benefits. We sought to recalled receiving e-mails from CSI obtain feedback from all types of mem- Almost three-fourths of respondents Headquarters. The percentage of bers with a goal of providing informa- had been formally initiated into CSI respondents who found these tips tion to better serve each of 7 member- (73.8%). One third (37%) joined within somewhat to very useful included: ship types: entry level students, doctor- the last year, equal numbers joined 2 Chapter Tips, 44%; memorabilia pur- al students, chapter faculty advisors or 3-5 years ago (19.3% each), and chases, 55%; deadline reminders, (CFAs), counselor educators who are 24.4% joined more than 5 years ago. 60%; and information on new benefits not CFAs, professional members Three-fourths joined because they and services, 60%. (including counselors working in were invited, wanted recognition for CSI Day schools, community agencies, and excellence in their academic work Over half of all respondents, 60%, other settings), and life members. We (65.8%), wanted an identity with pro- had attended a CSI Day. Respondents also surveyed former members to fessional counselors (67.6%), and pro- who had attended CSI Day within the determine their perceptions of CSI fessional involvement (58.3%). last year, 83% found CSI Day overall membership. Satisfaction with Exemplar to be somewhat or very useful. Specif- The Membership Survey was One-third of respondents had not ic aspects of CSI Day were rated announced via one blast e-mail to read Professional/Informational articles somewhat or very useful by the follow- members and former members on in the Exemplar. Among those who ing percentages of respondents: Lead- October 19, 2008, and one follow up had read these articles, 95% found ership Training, 81%; Chapter Leader e-mail October 31st with a deadline of them somewhat or very useful. Other Networking, 85%; Chapter Faculty November 8th. A link to the survey was features of the Exemplar which were Advisor Networking, 86%; CSI Busi- put on the main page of csi-net.org. All read by an average of 56% of readers, ness Meeting, 80%; the Awards Cere- respondents completed a series of and the percent who found them mony, 84%; and Poster Sessions, demographic items and 14 general somewhat or very useful included: 88%. items. Additional items specific to the 7 Chapter Happenings (77%), Student Social Networking categories of members were included. Insights (86%), the President’s Mes- Only 6% of respondents were mem- The response to the survey was sage (83%), Head quarter’s Update bers of social networking sites for indicative of the commitment of mem- (79%), Elections Information (73%), alumni of their CSI chapter. However, bers to CSI: a total of 1,822 persons Awards and Grants Information (83%), 52% reported belonging to a social responded by the deadline, including and CSI Day Activities (79%). networking site. Though most 296 former members (16%). The Use of Web Page: csi-net.org belonged to FaceBook or MySpace, approximate response rate of all active Two-thirds of CSI members have many also reported being part of uni- members was 12.7%. The respon- accessed Membership Information on versity alumni websites, LinkedIn, dents included 42% entry-level stu- the web, and 55% of current members Plaxo, and Classmates.com. dents, 8% doctoral students, 4.3% applied using the on-line application Chapter Faculty Advisors, 7% coun- Awards which became available in 2004. Advo- selor educators (not CFAs), 23% pro- cacy materials have been accessed at Only 26% of respondents noted that fessional members, and 4% life mem- least once by 35% of members, chap- their chapter had an active awards bers in addition to be one of the other ter materials by 40%, Awards by 35%, program; the remainder indicated that membership types (e.g., CFA). grants information by 37%, and CSI they were not sure or that their chap- Demographics of Total Sample Day information by 28%, One third of ters did not give awards. More than four out of five respondents (83%) The respondents included 271 respondents had accessed JobLinks were not aware of the CSI Internation- males (16.2%) and 1,399 females and the Counselor’s Bookshelf, both al Awards program. (83.8%). Their average age was 39.4 new services that were announced (S.D. =12.7). Most (86.8%) were not of one month prior to the survey; 23% The complete set of data from the biracial or multiple heritage. 1,253 had visited the Find-A-Counselor tab, (continued on page 12) 56361:50038 5/18/09 12:50 PM Page 5

SUMMER, 2009 CHI SIGMA IOTA PAGE 5 2009 – 2010 CSI Fellows and Interns Casey A. Barrio Minton Fellows Mentor Committee Chair For over 20 years, the Chi Sigma She has organized chapter fundraising supervisor at the University of North Iota Fellow and Intern program has events and community service initia- Carolina at Greensboro where she is offered new and aspiring counseling tives and was instrumental in organiz- also the past-president of Upsilon Nu professionals opportunities to broaden ing the CSI sponsored Winter Well- Chi Chapter. Sara was the first entry- their awareness and leadership poten- ness Workshop. Brenda’s efforts have level student to be elected as Presi- tial in our profession. CSI created the earned her the Outstanding Service to dent-Elect of the Upsilon Nu Chi Chap- program to assist future leaders in the Chapter award for her chapter. ter. Sara’s efforts have earned her the developing skills and competencies Kristin Meany-Walen is a doctoral Outstanding Service to Chapter and that can advance the counseling pro- student and president of Rho Kappa Outstanding Master’s Student awards fession. Our former fellows continue to Chapter at the University of North for her chapter. be active professionals and have con- Texas where she also serves as co- Kathryn Henderson is a doctoral can- tinued on to serve as leaders in state, chair of professional development and didate at the University of New Orleans regional, and national professional initation and awards committees. and is the past-president of Alpha Eta counseling organizations. Indeed, Kristin specializes in play therapy, and Chapter. She assumed the leadership four of our most recent executive coun- she serves as Assistant Director for of a chapter that has been struggling cil members served as fellows, seven the Center for Play Therapy. since Hurricane Katrina ando organized of our current committee chairpersons Fellows a needs assessment and membership served as fellows, and five of our drives to reinvigorate participation, lead- Exemplar and Counselors’ Bookshelf Kelly Emelianchik is a doctoral can- ing to several successful events. She editorial team members were fellows. didate and graduate teaching assistant has also served her chapter as Treasur- Fellows and Interns attend and pro- at Old Dominion University who served er and social committee chair. as the past Omega Delta Chapter Pro- vide service during the CSI Leadership Stephanie Burns is a doctoral stu- training, business meeting, awards cer- fessional Development Chair. She has organized, coordinated, and developed dent at Kent State University and is an emony, and reception; Fellows provide LPC and an NCC. She is President of additional service on a CSI Committee the Big Splash Seminar series, which offers 8 continuing education seminars Kappa Sigma Upsilon chapter and pre- or task force. The CSI Internship pro- viously served as social committee gram provides mentoring of two Fellows throughout the school year. Kelly pre- viously served on the CSI fundraising chair, listserv manager, webmaster, who will attend all 2009 and 2010 CSI and newsletter editor. During her Day events, participate in Executive committee and spearheaded several successful events. tenure as newsletter editor, Kappa Council meetings, and work on special Sigma Upsilon received the Outstand- projects for a minimum of 50 hours. Amanda Healey is a doctoral candi- ing Newsletter Award. date and graduate teaching assistant at Fellows and Interns must be active I hope you will join me in bringing CSI members, active in their local Old Dominion University. Amanda is past- president of the Omega Delta Chapter warm and sincere congratulations to chapters, and enrolled in a graduate- our 2009-2010 Fellows and Interns. level counselor education program or and has served the chapter as fundraising chair and founded the chapter mentoring Our next cohort of Fellows and Interns be a counseling program graduate in will be selected this fall. Please visit the early years of professional develop- program. Amanda is active in professional publication and presentation pursuits. www.csi-net to obtain more information ment. They are evaluated and selected regarding deadlines and nomination based on evidence of excellence in Tonya Jasinski is a recent doctoral procedures. service to the local CSI Chapter, their graduate from the Counselor Educa- counselor preparation program, and/or tion program at University of South the counseling profession. This year, Carolina and is past-president of Attention Leaders! the selection committee was chaired by Upsilon Sigma Chi Chapter. She Dr. June Williams, Past-past-president recently receive the Doctoral Student Applications for 2010- and past-fellow. Dr. Henderson, Past- of the Year and Outstanding Service to 2011 Leadership Fellow- President, and Dr. Chang, President the Chapter awards from her chapter. and also a past fellow. Tonya has been actively involved in ships and Internships are Fellows and Interns CSI for several years, serving as the due December 1, 2009. webmaster and newsletter editor dur- Brenda Austin was recently accept- ing the past year and previously serv- Visit www.csi-net.org and ed to the doctoral program in Coun- ing as the doctoral student representa- selor Education & Supervision at Syra- tive and the student-faculty liaison. check Awards for more cuse University where she is also president of Sigma Upsilon Chapter. Sara Hofmeier is a doctoral student, information. practicum assistant, and student 56361:50038 5/18/09 12:50 PM Page 6

PAGE 6 CHI SIGMA IOTA SUMMER, 2009 CSI Members and Chapters Honored on CSI Day Danica G. Hays CSI Awards Committee Chair

The CSI Awards Ceremony was to learn how to effectively commu- tion of Counseling Notes and a a memorable part of CSI Day! nicate with legislators through let- Ohio SB 53 program. Throughout During the annual ACA convention ter writing to specifically impact the 2008-2009 academic year Pi in Charlotte, NC, this March, CSI Ohio State Bill 53. This bill, which Alpha initiated 14 new members, granted awards to individuals and provides authority to Ohio Profes- held three executive board meet- small and large chapters to recog- sional Clinical Counselors to initi- ings and four general meetings, nize excellence and commitment ate and sign the state mental ran a mentoring program, devel- to the organization as well as the health hold, is strongly supported oped and implemented two semi- counseling profession in general. by professional counselors, but nars, three services events, and Chapter Awards faces opposition from psycholo- six social events. Additionally, the gists and psychiatrists. Iota Delta chapter has provided care pack- The Outstanding CSI Newslet- Sigma Chapter created and imple- ages to U.S. troops, participated in ter Awards were given to the mented a 5-day program entitled, a school supply drive, the Walk to Sigma Upsilon Chapter of Syra- Advocating for Poverty Week. This Prevent Suicide, and Project cuse University (large Chapter) program focused on enhancing Pumpkin, as well as initiated an and Beta Upsilon of Barry Univer- the awareness, knowledge and Angel Tree Project. sity (small Chapter). skills of future counselors and Individual Awards The CSI Communication, the educators about working with chil- Sigma Upsilon Chapter monthly dren, adolescents, and families This years’ Outstanding Mas- publication, stands out for its inge- dealing with poverty. Chapter ter’s Level Student Award went nuity, creativity, and professional- members also collected donations to Catherine Higgins of the ism. It regularly features counsel- for the community food bank and Upsilon Nu Chi Chapter of UNCG. ing book reviews, an Alumni Cor- handed out materials regarding According to nominators, Cather- ner, and counseling related arti- poverty and advocacy across ine is one of the most active stu- cles. While the formatting and Auburn’s campus. dent members in the Upsilon Nu content of the newsletter is cut- Chi Chapter. She has served as a The Outstanding Chapter member of the Advocacy Commit- ting-edge, what is most impressive Awards were given to two very about the CSI Communication is tee, a Co-Chair of the member- deserving chapters: Kappa Sigma ship committee, and is currently the profound impact it has on the Upsilon of Kent State University readers it serves. The Beta the Chapter’s treasurer. In addi- and Pi Alpha of Wakeforest Uni- tion, Catherine has made signifi- Upsilon News, the Beta Upsilon versity. Chapter publication, features a cant contributions to the counsel- wide array of articles that address As a large and exemplary chap- ing profession through her role in issues relevant to both the student ter, Kappa Sigma Upsilon has pur- planning the Second Annual NC counselor and seasoned profes- sued initiatives that promote ser- CSI Day. She has also devoted sional. The Beta Upsilon News is vices and advocacy to their mem- countless hours to her community published twice a year under the bers and the Kent State counsel- through organizing activities to direction of Editor Lisa Bailey and ing program, the community, and benefit older adults as well as faculty advisor, Dr. Sylvia Fernan- the counseling profession at large. incarcerated individuals. dez. In addition to an active member- The Outstanding Doctoral ship, Kappa Sigma Upsilon Recipients of the Outstanding Student Award recipient is Aman- demonstrates a commitment to da Healey of Omega Delta of Old Individual Program Awards were student and community service. Kappa Sigma Upsilon Chapter of Dominion University. Amanda is Service activities included two stu- currently the President of the Kent State University (large chap- dent conference scholarships, an ter) and Iota Delta Sigma of Omega Delta chapter of CSI. She APA writing workshop, two student started a mentoring program for Auburn University (small chapter). mentoring programs, (Coffee Talk Kappa Sigma Upsilon’s workshop incoming students, created and and FLASH), an annual Supervi- continues to edit the Omega Delta offered attendees an opportunity sion Symposium and implementa- 56361:50038 5/18/09 12:50 PM Page 7

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chapter and counseling program research is timely and yielded through their vision, leadership, newsletters, and developed two results that have great practical and concern for others have scholarship programs to fund stu- implications for counselors who strengthened, expanded, and dent professional development are called to be first responders in enhanced the counseling profes- and travel. In addition to her work times of crisis. sion at local, state, national, with CSI, she works with the Ten- Robert Rice of the Chi Epsilon and/or international levels. This nessee Equality Project and Chapter of Georgia State Universi- year’s recipient is Dr. Jamie Car- Planned Parenthood. Her nomina- ty received this year’s Outstand- ney of Iota Delta Sigma Chapter tors praise her as a scholar: in the ing Practitioner Award. Robert of Auburn University. For nearly 20 past year, she has published 4 Rice is an accomplished practi- years, Dr. Jamie Carney has studies, submitted another 3, and tioner, having nearly 14 years of established a pattern of contribu- has 3 nearing submission for pub- experience and work as a school tions to the counseling profession lication. Amanda was also select- counselor. He has received both which have had an impact at the ed as the editorial assistant for the the Middle School Counselor of local, state, regional, and national Counseling Outcome Research the Year and the Georgia State levels. She has numerous articles and Evaluation journal. Region VI Middle School Coun- published in refereed counseling Whitney Nobles of the Beta selor of Year awards. Robert journals and served on the editori- Chapter of the University of Flori- serves regularly as a guest speak- al boards for the Journal of Coun- da is this year’s recipient of the er, co-instructor, instructor of seling and Development, Coun- Outstanding Service to the record, and supervises master’s selor Education and Supervision, Chapter Award. Whitney has level students in school counsel- and Alabama Counseling Associ- chaired and worked on numerous ing. He is also involved in ation Journal. Dr. Carney has chapter committees. Specifically research that explores effective given over 50 presentations at the she has maintained the chapter strategies for group work with national and state levels. Her dedi- calendar, edited the newsletter, African American and Hispanic cation to the field of counselor and corresponded with CSI Inter- adolescents. education is reflected in the numerous professional honors and national. As chapter secretary, she The Outstanding Practitioner- maintained phone listings, record- awards she has received, includ- Supervisor Award was given to ing the Distinguished Professional ed and posted meeting minutes, Sherry Todd of Omega Delta secured meeting spaces, and reg- Service Award from the Alabama Chapter of Old Dominion Universi- Counseling Association (2005) ularly attended chapter meetings. ty. She has held a professional As a visionary and initiator, Whit- and the George E. Hill Distin- counseling license in the state of guished Professional Service ney assisted with reinstating of the Virginia for over 12 years and has chapter newsletter. She has also Alumni Award at Ohio University been providing LPC supervision to (2001). volunteered continually as a men- counselors since 2000. Sherry tor and supervisor for master’s currently serves as a Safe Over the years, Dr. Carney’s level students in the program. Schools Clinician for the Norfolk service to CSI has included a vari- The Outstanding Research Public School System and is ety of positions and offices, both Award was given to Rachael enrolled in the doctorate program high profile and behind the Goodman of the Beta Chapter of at Old Dominion University. In scenes. She served as president the University of Florida. During addition to her work as a supervi- of CSI in 2003-2004. Under her an 8-day outreach experience in sor, Sherry has presented over 50 leadership, the fellow- New Orleans, Rachael Goodman professional presentations and ship/internship program was explored the use of critical con- trainings, served on numerous restructured to provide increased sciousness as a training tool to professional counseling commit- training and networking opportuni- provide effective counseling ser- tees and boards, and is the ties for CSI’s emerging leaders. vices to communities affected by founder of the E. Kelly Todd Acad- Previous to her service as presi- disaster. Results indicated partici- emy of Traumatology. dent, Dr. Carney served as trea- surer in 1999-2001. She has addi- pants demonstrated increase per- The most prestigious award that sonal and cultural awareness as tionally chaired the Faculty Advi- CSI gives annually is the Thomas sor Network and also served as a well as constructed new knowl- J. Sweeney Professional Lead- edge regarding counseling out- ership Award. This award recog- (continued on page 15) reach competencies. This nizes and honors persons who 56361:50038 5/18/09 12:50 PM Page 8

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CSI DAY IN CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA CSI chapters, members, and leaders engaged in many activities during CSI Day at the ACA Convention in Charlotte, NC.

Leadership Panel Award Recipients

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SUMMER, 2009 CHI SIGMA IOTA PAGE 9 Membership: A Commitment to Excellence Richard C. Henriksen Jr., Ph.D., LPC-S, Life Member, Beta Kappa Tau Advisor

Individuals join a wide variety individual and collective needs of that recognizes scholastic and of professional organizations and Chi Sigma Iota members. I chose professional excellence. We most honor societies for many different to become a Chi Sigma Iota Life often gain membership while stu- reasons. Some join because they Member in 1998 when still a dents and then carry on the tra- are encouraged to by their pro- member of the Epsilon Tau ditions of membership as profes- fessors who have witnessed stu- Chapter at Texas A&M Universi- sionals. I am always proud to let dents’ academic excellence. ty-Commerce. I have found the all counselors know that I am a Some join because they think it decision to be a visible demon- member of Chi Sigma Iota, and I looks good on their resumes. stration of my commitment to am even more proud to let them Additionally, students join profes- excellence that provides me with know that I have chosen to be a sional organizations because the opportunity to serve my pro- Life Member. I have made a com- they want to impress other stu- fession and my community and mitment to excellence that I know dents and faculty with the num- to receive the benefits of mem- will continue to span the remain- ber of memberships they main- bership throughout my career der of my professional career. My tain. But one of the most impor- and beyond. Life membership growth and determination has in tant reasons to join an honor has also led me to becoming part been forged by my member- society is because many profes- more involved in Chi Sigma Iota ship in Chi Sigma Iota, and I sionals and future professionals activities. hope yours has as well. The want to demonstrate a commit- Involvement as members of opportunities I have had profes- ment to their profession and a Chi Sigma Iota often begins sionally have partly come from commitment to excellence. In a when we are in our master’s pro- my association with Chi Sigma discussion concerning profes- grams. We pay our dues and Iota and the many friendships I sional membership at Seneca begin to get involved through vol- have developed as a result. College in Ontario, Canada the unteering. We attend CSI day, Being a Life Member sends the idea of membership in a profes- make presentations, and get message to everyone that you sional organization was put in involved in local chapter activi- are ready to serve. It is a testi- perspective with the following ties. During our days of studying mony to your belief in service to words: “Belonging to professional and preparation for a counseling Chi Sigma Iota and its future. groups provides a community- career, we work hard to develop Today, I serve as the faculty advi- based experience that will not and demonstrate academic sor to Beta Kappa Tau chapter at only allow you to meet other pro- excellence and that often con- Sam Houston State University. It fessionals in the field, but also sumes our focus. We seek to is been a wonderful opportunity will open doors to future possibil- make a name for ourselves and to give back to the organization ities.” The possibilities for the many of us strive to be admitted that has given me so much. future are numerous and many to counselor education doctoral A life membership expresses have yet to be defined. Member- programs. Our lives are con- your personal confidence in the ship in Chi Sigma Iota opens the sumed with academic endeavors future of Chi Sigma Iota. Your door to possibilities that include and we demonstrate that with special support of Chi Sigma Iota opportunities for advocacy, lead- vigor. But what about life after will also help to build a better ership, and service. our graduate programs? My future for tomorrow’s members Membership in Chi Sigma Iota involvement has included being and the people and communities brings with it many benefits that chapter membership chair, activi- they will serve. As a member, include: leadership opportunities, ties volunteer, faculty advisor, you will also help the Society to service opportunities, credibility, and assisting with leadership establish a working capital fund professional development, net- training and surveying the needs to improve its programs. Life working, newsletters, forums, and of our members. membership is also a way to member services. Each of these Chi Sigma Iota is an academic honor a member who has served benefits is designed to meet the and professional honor society the society and demonstrated a 56361:50038 5/18/09 12:50 PM Page 10

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Life Membership (continued from page 9) Chapter Faculty Advisors: commitment to excellence. What better way to recognize the com- Co-Curricular Advocacy and mitment of a long time member who has given so much of him- Leadership Mentors self or herself to Chi Sigma Iota. Tom Sweeney, Executive Director Membership, regular or lifetime, is critical. Why? Because it Our Strategic Planning survey last education programs. Chi Sigma Iota demonstrates a commitment to fall gave us a snapshot of various has as its mission to address these excellence in a noble profession member types. One of those that I competencies. With over 60,000 and it tells our leadership that found most valuable was regarding members and chapters in over 250 we are ready to serve. our Chapter Faculty Advisors. In spite university programs, our chapters of a very busy time of the year for and CSI are the prime organizations them, almost one third responded (N preparing leaders for the profession. = 78) to a fairly involved question- In addition, the national accredita- naire. tion standards require verification that Welcome New Our Chapter Faculty Advisors the program faculty actively engages responding are a diverse group. Sixty practitioners, supervisors, employers, Chapters percent are female, 75 percent Cau- and graduates in the process of con- Welcome to the following new Chi casian, 16 percent African American, tinually assessing their success in Sigma Iota Chapters: 6 percent Asian American, and 16 preparing competent practitioners. Beta Alpha percent biracial/multiple heritage CSI chapters help to meet this Northern Arizona University including Native American. Most have requirement through outreach and served only one chapter. Many are ongoing activities of the chapters. Alpha Omega Mu relatively new to being a Chapter One example is through engaging University of Nevada-Reno Faculty Advisor: 19 percent serving alumni members as sources of less than one year, 30 percent 2-3 practicum and internship sites, Phi Gamma Sigma years, and 25 percent have served 4- employment opportunities, and men- Argosy University-Chicago 6 years. Over 40 percent are non- toring. CSI chapters serve all stu- tenured, assistant professors. Mu Chi Omega dents of the counselor education pro- Mississippi College Time devoted to working with their gram. They are also a means to stay chapters included one half reporting in touch with alumni through whom 2-3 hours per week, about a quarter recommendations for new students spending one hour per week but are received. University donors come another twenty percent spending 4-5 from this group as well. hours per week with chapter leaders, Each year I send letters to univer- members, and in some form of men- sity administrators noting the time, toring and planning. Two thirds felt talent, and effort that their Chapter supported by their department but Faculty Advisors devoted to mentor- they also noted that such service ing, guiding and inspiring the univer- does not count for much in their sity’s students. They represent the annual evaluations. very best that the university offers to The vast majority (82%) are its students and alumni. They pleased to serve as CFAs and equal- deserve the universities’ and our sin- ly important they selected “the oppor- cere thanks and highest regard for tunity to mentor” their chief motiva- selflessly sharing their time, talents, tion for serving. This is a vital role and expertise. Hopefully, we can con- © that they have chosen and it corre- tribute to changing the culture of fac- sponds to the importance for their ulty evaluations to include this fact counselor education programs. through even more proactive efforts The new standards for national in the future. accreditation are now more specific about the importance of leadership development and advocacy compe- tencies for graduates of counselor 56361:50038 5/18/09 12:50 PM Page 11

SUMMER, 2009 CHI SIGMA IOTA PAGE 11 Using Technology to Provide Professional Development Dr. Larry Tyson UAB Zeta Chapter Advisor Zeta Chapter of the University nology and support personnel. It event, questions and comments of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) was decided UAB would serve as were made in an organized man- and Upsilon Chi Sigma Chapter of the “hub” or “bridge” site. Essen- ner, which made the discussion the University of Connecticut tially this meant the UAB technol- move seamlessly. (UConn) jointly participated in a ogy support person would be the From the success of this ven- videoconference with Dr. Marty initiator with technology support ture, Zeta Chapter of UAB would Jencius of Kent State University personnel from both KSU and like to have a videoconference (KSU). The title of the one-hour UConn. Important to this being a seminar each year with another seminar was “The Use of Technol- success was that each site had a CSI chapter. The use of this tech- ogy in Counseling.” Dr. Jencius is videoconference room, technolo- nology allowed UAB and UConn widely known in Counselor Edu- gy support personnel, and com- CSI members and faculty engage cation for his involvement with the patible software. KSU and UConn in a meaningful dialogue with a counselor education list serve technology personnel phone num- national leader in the field of tech- known as “CESNET.” bers and emails were sent to the nology. Additionally, it allowed Zeta Chapter conducts monthly UAB contact person allowing for two chapters who would not nor- seminars for students in the UAB technology support personnel mally come into contact with each Counselor Education Program, from each school to communicate other the opportunity to engage. which focus on pertinent issues with each other. When technolo- On this day Kent State, the Uni- affecting the counseling profes- gy personnel from each school versity of Connecticut, and the sion. The Zeta Board’s original had determined connection University of Alabama at Birming- idea was to host a seminar on the requirements, a trial date and ham used technology to bridge integration of technology and time was determined. This trial distance and time zones to counseling. After further discus- date and time (approximately 30 engage in meaningful dialogue sion, it was decided to also minutes) required Drs. Jencius, about our profession. include another chapter from Perusse, and Tyson to be avail- another part of the country using able to “check” for picture and Update video-conferencing technology to sound quality and to allow each of (continued from page 3) “connect” both chapters. Zeta the technology support personnel tings in which you work. If so, Chapter Advisor Dr. Larry Tyson to communicate with each other please answer, "I AM" to double check their equipment initiated conversation with col- Finally, you are asked if you will league Dr. Rachelle Perusse of and connection. During this “trial support and encourage the members UConn to determine if she and run,” Drs. Jencius, Perusse, and and activities of this chapter and the Upsilon Chi Sigma Chapter Tyson discussed rules and proto- Society through personal involvement were interested. After discussing col participants from both chap- in their professional programs. If so, the topic and determining if there ters would follow when asking please answer, "I WILL". questions and making comments. were day and time options avail- Members unable to attend their able (both schools are on different Both chapters enjoyed an hour chapter’s initiation on the occasion time zones), Dr. Jencius was con- and a half seminar with Dr. Jen- of their invitation to membership tacted to see if he was interested cius regarding “The Use of Tech- are most welcome to attend and in speaking to both chapters via nology in Counseling.” All the participate in a future initiation by video- conference. After confer- participants in one chapter could notifying the Chapter Faculty Advi- ence calls and emails back and view the participants of the other sor. If you are no longer in the geo- forth, Drs. Jencius, Perusse, and chapter as well as also viewing graphical area of your chapter, Tyson agreed on a specific day Dr. Jencius. Additionally, Dr. Jen- contact headquarters and we will and time. During these discus- cius could view the participants arrange an invitation to another sions it was determined all three from each chapter. Due to dis- chapter closer to your present resi- schools had the appropriate tech- cussion of protocol prior to the dence. 56361:50038 5/18/09 12:50 PM Page 12

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Faculty Advisor Highlight Jamie Carney Professional involvement as the cornerstone of a counselor’s professional identity Nikki Vasilas Exemplar Associate Editor

On March 21, 2009 Dr. Jamie reality. We need to continue to Carney’s professional journey came advocate in multiple ways, this full circle when she received the includes within political, educational Thomas J. Sweeney Professional and community based systems. We Leadership Award. Dr. Carney is need to educate ourselves and be the current faculty advisor for the aware of how these issues are Chi Sigma Iota chapter at Auburn addressed within our community, University. In fact, Dr. Carney has state, country and internationally. been its longest serving faculty As overwhelming as these chal- advisor to date. She started the Iota lenges may seem it is also impor- Delta Sigma Chapter 12 years ago tant to realize that sometimes the with just 5 students, and it contin- smallest acts can have great signifi- ues to be the best part of being cance. As an educator I hope that I involved in Chi Sigma Iota. am able to teach my students this Jamie Carney For those of us that had the lesson so they know that they can honor of witnessing Dr Carney justice. She states that these com- have an impact and make a differ- accept this award, we know that ponents require that we are actively ence.” this had a special and important engaged in the growth and Dr. Carney would like students to significance to her. As a student at enhancement of counseling and the know that being a counselor is Ohio University Dr. Carney had the lives of our clients and students. more than just an ability to demon- privilege of having Dr. Sweeney as This conceptualization of profes- strate a particular skill, it is impor- her major professor and mentor, so sional identity clarifies that profes- tant to understand what you bring becoming involved with Chi Sigma sional involvement is a cornerstone to the process. In addition, being a Iota was important early on in her of our identity as counselors. counselor who advocates for client professional development. Dr. Car- In today’s economic uncertainty well-being and the profession, an ney has been involved in other professional involvement could not individual must know his or her organizations in ACA and found be more critical, as many if not all goals, biases, expectations, as well those experiences rewarding and of us are feeling the crunch and as strengths; these factors will con- meaningful, but states that the real scarcity of employment. Dr. Carney tinue to shape and affect your role “power” of being involved in Chi states, “I think all of us, as coun- as a counselor and the counseling Sigma Iota is the emphasis and selors and counselor educators, are process. connection with students and future challenged by the current economic counselors and counselor educa- concerns. These concerns have Survey tors. She states, “There is such a greatly impacted educational and (continued from page 4) strong commitment to the process community based mental health Membership Survey is available at of mentoring and professional com- systems. I watch colleagues strug- csi-net.org. Click on the Membership mitment that it can at times be not gle with these challenges and the Tab and then the Membership Survey only meaningful but slightly conta- impact on their programs, students Results on the right. Summaries of gious!” and clients. There are so many the data by member categories as well as overall are included. The highlight of Dr. Carney’s people dealing with the day to day educational and professional jour- stresses of poverty and working so The Strategic Planning Committee ney was the excellent mentors who hard to not be defined by their eco- and CSI Executive Council are contin- demonstrated the significant and nomic status. Poverty has always uing to discuss implications of the sur- critical reality that counselors and been a critical issue for counselors; vey and ways to make CSI member- counselor educators are all tied to however we are just now faced with ship and services more meaningful for the process of advocacy and social larger numbers of people living this all members. Feedback is always wel- come! 56361:50038 5/29/09 1:12 PM Page 13

SUMMER, 2009 CHI SIGMA IOTA PAGE 13 Seeking Jobs Counselor Advocacy Tips (continued from page 1) Advocating for Counselors Hunting Guide would answer all of the students’ questions. Therefore, of Tomorrow (ACT) members participating in the project also invited recipients to contact them The things we do today often licensed professional counselors in by email or on the Facebook social have an impact on what tomorrow their own communities. Additionally, networking website will look like. Whether you are an many of us are aware that there is (www.facebook.com), where both individual, part of a small group, or still a need to attain professional alumni and students are members of a member of a state/national asso- counselor licensure portability legis- a chapter group. ciation, you can make a difference. lation. Portability would provide the Based on this project, Upsilon Nu This is an integral part of the public confidence that regardless of Chi offers the following suggestions “20/20: Vision for the Future of the state they are in; they are enti- to other CSI chapters: Counseling” initiative co-sponsored tled to meet with com¬petent pro- by ACA and the American Associa- fessional counselors who possess • Create an Alumni and Profes- tion of State Counseling Boards the appropriate educational and sional Members Committee for (AASCB). Thirty counseling organi- experiential foundation. your chapter. If possible, co- chairs should include a member zations are represented, including Each and every one of you has working in the community and a Chi Sigma Iota (the international the opportunity to own your profes- current student who can interact honor society for professional coun- sion and advocate for the services with other leaders on campus. selors). As members of Chi Sigma you believe to be relevant for the • Start a Facebook group to facili- Iota, your commitment to promoting clients you serve. We want you to tate communication between stu- excellence in the profession of feel comfortable in this process. We counseling and involvement in the dents and alumni. Any chapter want you to TAKE ACTION! By sus- creating a Facebook group policy formation process that taining a vocal and noticeable pres- advances our profession is vital. should review CSI's Social Net- ence throughout the policy-making working policy. www.csi-net.org The work of the CSI Advocacy process, professional counselors Committee focuses on improving can ensure that vital mental health • Invite alumni, especially recent the public’s perception of profes- programs and services are protect- graduates, to create a Job Hunt- ing Guide for current students. sional counselors by advocating for ed and supported - both fiscally Ask for feedback about every issues that will strengthen the pro- and politically. There are several stage of a job search, including fession. avenues to get involved and help researching positions, network- Although many of you are aware chart the direction of policy. There- ing, applying, and interviewing. that the Mental Health Parity legis- fore, we are pleased to announce Ensure that respondents work in lation finally passed after six years, that in the upcoming editions of diverse settings and represent all there continues to be a great deal CSI’s Exemplar, there will be an specialties within the profession. of work that lies ahead for profes- Advocacy Tips section to assist you sional counselors. For example, this in the advocacy process to promote • Distribute contact information of year the director of ACA’s Public the profession of counseling. alumni who are willing to mentor students as they search for jobs. Policy & Legislation office, Scott Dr. Tom Sweeney, the CSI Exec- Barstow, called upon all profession- utive Council, and the CSI Advoca- Through projects like this, CSI al counselors to engage in a grass- cy Committee actively support and chapters can provide a support net- work for student members as they roots effort to amend Medicare to rigorously advocate on important transition into their careers as profes- include professional counselors as mental health issues throughout the service providers. Under the current sional counselors. Furthermore, this year. We need you! Your participa- effort will help alumni recognize the law, only licensed Psychologists tion would help because legislators and licensed Independent Social value of their continued involvement listen to what their constituents in CSI. Workers are allowed to provide have to say, as constituents are non-medical mental health services their first priority. The Advocacy to Medicare recipients. Therefore, Tips section will provide you with all Coming Soon Medicare recipients have restricted of the information and resources or no access to mental health care you need to contact your policy Exemplar Special Issue on especially in rural and semi-rural makers and be successful in your Social Justice areas which are often underserved advocacy efforts. even when there are competent 56361:50038 5/18/09 12:50 PM Page 14

PAGE 14 CHI SIGMA IOTA SUMMER, 2009 Student Insights What current developments in the counseling field motivate you? Which worry you? How will these trends impact your future as a professional counselor? Edited by Liz Mellin American School Counseling Counseling Older Adults Expressive Therapies Association (ASCA) National The rapid growth of the geriatric When asked to define what Model population is a less familiar territory changes in modern counseling moti- I am motivated by the increased that will impact the future of counsel- vate me, I immediately considered trend of implementing the ASCA ing. I think, as a counselor, it is an the increasing acceptance of nontra- National Model. It supports school exciting time to enter the field and ditional modalities. It seems to me counselors in shaping students in engage in this moment of change. that the field is really beginning to academic, personal/social, and On the other hand, this transforma- appreciate the healing and transfor- career domains. The ASCA National tion is fast approaching. Because of mative power of the creative Model outlines the school coun- this, I contend that based on curricu- process. Julia Whisenhun, Gamma selor’s position and ideal time allot- lum and CACREP standards, this Zeta, University of West Georgia ments for responsibilities, including topic is not addressed sufficiently. Multiculturalism and Social Justice advocacy. I especially appreciate the Michelle Nerish, Chi Sigma Mu, recommended counselor-to-student Montclair State University I am ecstatic to learn about the new developments and components ratio for the intended purpose of Employment counselors serving all students of multicultural counseling and com- effectively. Jennifer Danese, Rho With the economic crisis comes a petencies. In my love of multicultur- Alpha Mu, Penn State University great deal of worry. There is angst, alism and social justice, however, I confusion, exasperation, and several worry about the illegitimacies con- Currently, we are seeing the ASCA other descriptors that could be used cerning individuals who may not National Model being implemented in to reference the apprehension on the wholeheartedly support these con- schools. The prospects of this trend mind of not only future professional cepts. There are pushes to become are exciting. The ASCA National counselors, but of professionals who advocates and culturally competent, Model creates formal standards for are waiting anxiously on the horizon. but I prefer to have passionate coun- counseling programs on a district Truthfully, I am uncertain if there will selors participating. Ariel Winston, level. Although there are many bene- be a position available for me to begin Chi Epsilon, Georgia State Universi- fits, there may also be some draw- my future as a professional counselor. ty backs. Family involvement in school Falon Williams, Delta Gamma, Uni- Technology based activities, teams, and programs versity of South Florida is an area in which many schools and Technology has undoubtedly the ASCA National Model need Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) made its footprint on our everyday improvement. Sarah Kresge and One motivator, which greatly lives. While this has opened our Carly Scarton, Rho Alpha Mu, Penn impacts the future of counseling, is world to a new level of communica- State University the expansion of EBP. Critics claim tion, the majority of users are Complementary and Alternative that this movement discredits the unaware of the malicious ways in Approaches to Counseling importance of a positive therapeutic which these technologies can be alliance. Whereas I support the ther- implemented to exploit others. For The current trend of counselors in apeutic alliance as being the single example, in 2008, Jesse Logan (18) recommending the many growing most important factor related to committed suicide after being tor- avenues of health and wellness sup- change in counseling, I find it trou- mented in school due to an ex- port services, such as meditation, blesome to question EBP. Encourag- boyfriend sending her naked picture yoga, and nutritional guidance, ing critical thinking and using EBP is to hundreds of students’ cell phones. focuses on treating the whole indi- not only ethical, but also exciting as Despite the obvious atrocity of these vidual. It is both comforting and it encourages new counselors to acts, I worry about our preparedness inspirational to know that there are develop their own empirical ‘foot- to counsel these children who are many areas a counselor can suggest print’! Stephanie F. Dailey, Sigma re-victimized by the awful reality that for the continual education and Phi Sigma, Argosy Universi- once something is disseminated dig- development of a client. Rosemary ty/Washington, DC itally, it will never completely be Menarchem, Lambda Iota Beta, erased.Cassandra Armato, Delta Long Island University Gamma, University of South Florida 56361:50038 5/29/09 1:12 PM Page 15

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President CSI Day (continued from page 2) (continued from page 7) In Memoriam: Finally, CSI is in the process of member of the awards committee. updating our strategic plan. As She has been one of CSI’s part of this update, the strategic longest serving faculty advisors, Frank Ritz planning committee will be sub- serving as the Iota Delta Sigma (1949-2009), mitting the revised strategic plan Chapter’s faculty advisor since Sigma Phi Sigma with the mission, vision, goals, 1997. and objectives that will guide our A Note of Gratitude future. I am most excited about the emphasis on wellness and Selection of award recipients human dignity in the vision state- was a smooth and fun process! ment and the added objective that Special thanks to all those who provides opportunities and sup- served on the Awards Committee: port of professional and social Dr. Susan Adams, Dr. Valerie advocacy. These additions re- Balog, Dr. Richard Hazler, Rachel The Fall 2009 emphasize that service remains a Hoffman, Dr. Daniel Kissinger, Dr. core value to CSI. Amy McLeod, Dr. Casey Barrio- Exemplar is our Minton, Dr. Quinn Pearson, Marinn Service to individuals, commu- Pierce, Dr. Carl Sheperis, Dr. election issue. Look for nity, and profession are important Nancy Sherman, Dr. Chippewa to CSI and to me. I am honored to Thomas, Dr. Heather Trepal, Dr. candidate information be serving as your president this Chinwe Uwah, Dr. June Williams, and ballots this fall. year. Albert Schweitzer said: “The and Dr. Geoffrey Yager. I would only ones among you who will be like to especially thank Dr. June Don’t forget to vote for really happy are those who will Williams for her invaluable men- have sought and found how to torship during my first year as your new leadership! serve.” Thus, in the midst of Awards Chair! Also, I sincerely these changing times, what can appreciate Kelley Rowland for we do as CSI to promote excel- her assistance with all aspects of lence in service? the awards process, from organiz- ing the nominee list to ordering award plaques and printing the awards booklet.

Student Ideas and Experiences Needed for Publication! Edited by Liz Mellin I am looking for CSI student member ideas to be published in the summer and fall 2009 editions of EXEMPLAR around the “Student Insights” question listed below. The new question is: What types of professionals from related helping disciplines (e.g., social workers, educators, psychiatrists, psychologists) do you anticipate working with as a counselor? What skills might you need to collaborate and communicate with other professionals? How can the counseling profession improve training for interdisciplinary practice? Submission deadline July 15, 2009 Submissions of no more than 300 words should be submitted as a Word document to Dr. Elizabeth Mellin by email . Please include your name, chapter, and institutional affiliation on your submission. 56361:50038 5/18/09 12:50 PM Page 16

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CSI Proudly Thanks Donors With their permission, we wish to publicly thank those who have been gracious in their contributions to Chi Sigma Iota in the recent past and acknowledge their commitment to excellence beyond that which is expected.

Kenneth W. Sneed Alpha Chi Dolores K. Fair Gamma PsiDelta Kitichia C. Weekes Alpha Delta Patricia M. Beatty Mu Upsilon Gamma Carol A. Jones Alpha Epsilon Colleen B. Bourassa Pi Sigma Upsilon Rose Mary M. Rosella Alpha Epsilon Veronica L. Waller Omega Delta David R. Dagg Alpha Lambda Rho Michelle A. Peer Sigma Phi Beta Victoria Sepulveda Alpha Omega Hilda C. Mermea Theta Theta Upsilon Keisha M. Buynitzky Alpha Upsilon Alpha Debra Boroff Upsilon Nu Kappa Andrea L. Cooper Alpha Upsilon Sigma David Vanlandingham Upsilon Sigma Alpha Landry Dixon Alpha Zeta Tonya M. Jasinski Upsilon Sigma Chi Danetta N. Pearson Epsilon Cornelius Pitts Zeta Zeta Judith Miranti Epsilon Upsilon Bonnie I. Bennett Eta