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On November 14 and 15, Gallaudet University presented the conference “Making Connections: Neuropsychological Assessment and Applications with Individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing.”
Hosted by the Department of Psychology, and coordinated by CPSO’s conferences and events planner Sherry Duhon, the conference was created for the purpose of bringing together professionals in the field of deafness and psychology already trained or possessing a developing interest in neuropsychological assessment and interventions.
For more information on this conference, please visit the Inside Gallaudet news story here.
(Note: the Inside Gallaudet story was released as an “upcoming event” before the conference took place).
Categories: Around Campus · Conferences · Fall 2008 · Regional & National Outreach
The Gallaudet Leadership Institute is offering two exciting professional studies courses for December 2008. If you are interested in either of these courses, please contact GLI coordinator Tracey Kempton via email at tracey.kempton@gallaudet.edu.
To learn more about the Gallaudet Leadership Institute, please visit the GLI website by clicking here.
Deaf Women’s Leadership Workshop: Leadership in the New Economy
When: December 4 – 6, 2008
Where: Gallaudet University
Cost: $160.00
Deadline: November 20, 2008
Workshop Description
The Deaf Women’s Leadership Program provides Deaf women with an energizing focus on self-awareness, exploration, actualization, and leadership development to improve participants’ quality of life. Workshop modules are offered by nationally recognized deaf women with profound knowledge and experiences in leadership. Workshop topics include leadership styles; deaf women leadership: Catalyst for economic change; working in hearing environment; financial security for deaf woman in a downward economy; seeking and achieving balance life; caring for children or aging parents and working outside of the home and community commitment; and aerobics for busy minds.
Workshop Outcomes
- Certificate of attendance and participation
- A financial security plan just for you
- Strategies for working in a hearing environment
- Strategies for achieving a balanced life in a fast-paced and multi-tasking society
- Knowledge of own leadership style and variables for maximizing leadership impact
- Strategies for managing family and community responsibilities
- Opportunities for networking
Project Management for Beginners (3)
When: December 5 – 6, 2008
Where: Gallaudet Univerisity
Tuition: $585.00
Deadline: November 20, 2008
Program Description
Project Management is a 3-credit course presented in a hybrid format of face-to-face and online using American Sign Language. The online component uses Gallaudet University’s state-of-the art Blackboard Learning System.
This course is based on the philosophies, principles, and practices adopted by the Project Management Institute (PMI). As one of the fastest growing professional disciplines in North America, Project Management helps you to get a firm grip on an unwieldy workload by breaking it down into manageable steps. Program content will cover requirements for certification in Project Management by Project Management Institute (PMI). Course participants will develop knowledge and skills in project management.
They will be provided with the tools they need for preparing their organizations to support the projects they manage. Participants will develop a real-life project management plan they can use to manage projects in their professional and/or personal lives.
Program Outcomes
- 3 Professional Studies credits
- Preparation for certification in PMI
- Knowledge and skills in project management
- Tools for organizational mobilization for project implementation
- Project management plan
- Knowledge and skills for taking courses online
Categories: Fall 2008 · Gallaudet Leadership Institute · Professional Studies Courses
This 1-credit course will take place from October 20-November 14, 2008. Because this course is in online format, you will be able to access this asynchronous course 24/7 from anywhere as long as you have Internet access.
All course materials, assignments, discussions, group activities and other forms of participation will be online. This is a golden opportunity to tackle some of the challenges faced by many deaf and hard of hearing individuals when taking this exam. The course will focus on all levels of the exams, BSW, MSW, Advanced Generalist and Advanced Clinical.
Learn about:
Test taking strategies
Relaxation techniques
The best resource books to help you
How to apply for a disability accommodation
Social work vocabulary
The content areas of the test
How to understand the questions
Tuition is $185.00 plus $30.00 application fee.
To sign up for this course (PST 895) and download the application forms, click here. You may fax applications to 202-651-5987. Registration deadline is October 10, 2008.
Questions about registration:
professionalstudies@gallaudet.edu
Questions about course content:
ellen.schaefer-salins@gallaudet.edu
Categories: Fall 2008 · Online Courses · Professional Studies Courses
