Tuesday Newsday: November 28th
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PSY&CD SPOTLIGHT
For this week's PSY&CD spotlight feature, we are highlighting students Ella Holliday and Gavin Hannegan. Read on to learn more about them.
Ella Holliday, 3rd year Child Development Major
- What is your motto?
- Measure in kindness and don’t postpone joy.
- What do you most value in your friends?
- I value loyalty, kindness, and ability to laugh.
- What is something you love about your hometown?
- The parks and beaches! Specifically, Golden Gate Park and Crissy Field.
- What is a location that has sentimental value to you?
- In San Francisco, there’s a little grocery store that has a sandwich shop within it. My grandpa and I would go there together after school and in the Summer when i stayed with him and my grandma. It became our favorite place and something I will associate with our time together.
Gavin Hannegan, 3rd Year Psychology Major and president of Psi Chi
- Is there anything from any of your previous educators that has stuck with you?
- I had an old theater coach that would tell her students, "Kindness costs nothing." I have tried to implement this in as many areas of my life as possible. It's so nice to hear a "thank you" from somebody, so I try to make sure that I thank anyone that helps me in any capacity.
- Do you have any talents/hobbies that people might not know about?
- I grew up playing lots of video games, and out of all of them, I'm most confident in my Mario Kart skills. My family and I used to always play Mario Kart together and 90% of the time I would win each race. I also play a lot with my younger cousins, and I still make sure to give it my all. Just recently, my aunt asked my cousins if they had ever won against me, and they said "Once."
- Which living person do you most admire?
- Probably my dad. I'm always impressed with how positive he is, and he always knows how to make even the most difficult person smile and laugh. He also has a lot of mannerisms that are so uniquely him, and I find myself emulating them often (even when I don't mean to). One of my favorites of his that I have ended up using a lot is whenever a car turns by him and they don't use their blinker, my dad will call them "No Blinker Sally." It has really helped against road rage!
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CLASS UPDATES (WINTER REGISTRATION)
NEW COURSE AVAILABLE SOON! PSY 325 Positive Psychology: This course will cover the scientific study of the enhancement of strengths and optimal functioning in humans. Includes basic research, assessment and helping concepts in understanding optimal functioning within diverse populations. Instructor: K. Makena, Time: TR 2-4pm.
PSY 340 Biopsychology: This asynchronous course HAS AVAILABLE SEATS. It will be a large section that is taught online, asynchronously by Dr. Freberg.
PSY 470 “Sleep: Cognition, Health, and Society” TR 2-4pm. This course HAS AVAILABLE SEATS and will count as a Biological and Cognitive course for PSY majors (and of course could work as an upper division elective if Bio/Cog choices already completed). If you encounter difficulties enrolling, please contact Beatriz Peralta (bperal01@calpoly.edu).
INTERNSHIP COURSES 453 & 454
If you are on the fieldwork internship canvas page and completing the internship interview process, you will be given a permission number once you have been assigned to a faculty supervisor. Students who have submitted their Internship Placement Agreement will receive enrollment codes closer to the end of the quarter.
INTERNSHIP COURSES 448 & 449
If a faculty member has agreed to supervise your research internship, you should get a permission number from that faculty member.
FYI: All supervision courses (e.g., internship, senior project 462) can be added as late as the first week of classes.
INTERESTED IN A RESEARCH INTERNSHIP?
There are additional options beyond the 'research track' (applications due at beginning of Junior year). When faculty members are looking for research interns, we will post that info in the Tuesday Newsday. Another way to seek out research experience is to talk to your professors in office hours about your interest in research and whether they know of any projects or will keep you in mind for future projects. A few of our students have secured research internships with faculty in other departments at Cal Poly and in some cases it is possible to substitute those internship units for the PSY/CD internship requirements.
Class on sleep! "Sleep: Cognition, Health, and Society" with Dr. Antony
Special topics class on sleep! In Winter 2024, Dr. Antony will teach a course titled, “Sleep: Cognition, Health, and Society”. The course will be restricted to those with junior standing or above and will have PSY 340 (Biopsychology) as a pre-requisite. If you are a transfer student and have taken a similar class to PSY 340, please email Dr. Antony (jwantony@calpoly.edu) to receive a permission # to override the pre-requisite (subject to availability). The course may be substituted as an upper-level BIO/COG requirement.
Scholars Transforming Through Research: Council on Undergraduate Research’s Advocacy Program
Dr. Jay Bettergarcia traveled to Washington, DC with the Council on Undergraduate Research and Cal Poly students Amrit Pradhan, Yumi Aguilar, and Chenin Rowe. They met with senators and representatives to advocate for funding for undergraduate research and trans-affirming research!
Dr. Lee and Dr. Langner presented on bullying reduction as guest faculty/co-panelists, to an audience of 65 members of the mental health workforce (link to webinar recording below):
Langner, C., Lee, L., Sattin-Bajaj, C., White, V., Rising Practices & Policies in our Workforce, Session 3: Interrupting Bullying & Fostering Belonging for the School Mental Health Workforce, Pacific Southwest Mental Health Technology Transfer Center; October 2023.
INTERESTED IN A RESEARCH INTERNSHIP?
There are additional options beyond the 'research track' (applications due at beginning of Junior year). When faculty members are looking for research interns, we will post that info in the Tuesday Newsday. Another way to seek out research experience is to talk to your professors in office hours about your interest in research and whether they know of any projects or will keep you in mind for future projects. A few of our students have secured research internships with faculty in other departments at Cal Poly and in some cases it is possible to substitute internship units for the PSYCD internship requirements.
CALLING ALL SENIORS!
If you are now a senior based on completed coursework, make sure that your intended graduation date is updated with the Cal Poly “changing your graduation term” form on the registrar website.
Tentative Course Offerings (TCO) for 2023-24
Please always check our TCO because it is where we first publish our updates:
https://psycd.calpoly.edu/undergraduate/tentative-course-offerings
FYI: The listings for Summer 2024 are not complete - we will add classes as we learn which we are likely to offer.
Info Session: Cal Poly TIER Residency Program
Prospective K-12 Educators,
There will be an information session on Tuesday, November 28th from 5:00-6:30pm for applicants interested in applying to Cal Poly School of Education's Teaching for Inclusivity & Equity Residency (TIER) Partnership for Fall 2024!
The TIER partnership supports future bilingual and special education teachers to serve in local school districts!
If you are planning to apply for Special Education program OR are bilingual in English and Spanish and plan to apply to the Multiple or Single Subject program at Cal Poly, we highly recommend you attend this informational session.
Register Here for the Info Session!
We will be holding an information session on Tuesday, November 28th from 5:00-6:30pm for applicants interested in applying to Cal Poly School of Education's Teaching for Inclusivity & Equity Residency (TIER) Partnership for Fall 2024!
The TIER partnership supports future bilingual and special education teachers to serve in local school districts!
If you are planning to apply for Special Education program OR are bilingual in English and Spanish and plan to apply to the Multiple or Single Subject program at Cal Poly, we highly recommend you attend this informational session.
Register Here for the Info Session!
For more information about the TIER partnership, visit this website: tinyurl.com/calpolytier or email the applicable contact below:
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SPED pathway - Dr. Leah Wood, awood17@calpoly.edu
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Bilingual pathway (Single or Multiple Subject)- Dr. Briana Ronan, bronan@calpoly.edu
Guest Speaker Dr. Adia Harvey Wingfield: How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism and What We Can Do to Fix It
Renowned scholar Dr. Adia Harvey Wingfield will be giving a talk on 12/7 at 2:10 PM in the ATL. The topic is her new book, Gray Areas: How the Way We Work Perpetuates Racism and What We Can Do to Fix It.
Ocean Science Day-THIS Wednesday, Nov 29th 12:30 @ Fisher Hall!
The MSCI 440-Communicating Ocean Sciences Course is running their annual Ocean Science activity day this Wednesday, Nov 29th from 12:30-2:45 in the breezeway between Fisher Sci and Sci North. Come check it out!
Men and Masculinities Center Events
The Men and Masculinites Center is hosting events for the month of Movember. The month is dedicated to raise awareness of men's health issues, such as prostate cancer, testicular cancer, and men's suicide. Join us in the UU room 209 (next to the mens restrooms) for community building, games, and enter a raffle to win athletic gear from Lululemon.
Funding Opportunity: Cal Poly HSI High Impact Mini-Grant Program
Up to ten mini-grants will be awarded ranging from $500 to $5,000 for projects and programs that demonstrate a strong potential to holistically impact the Latinx/e community at Cal Poly.
Project Focus: Proposed projects should align with the mission of Cal Poly's pathway to becoming an HSI and center the experiences of the Latinx/e community.
All Faculty, staff, and students at Cal Poly are eligible to apply including individuals, organizations, departments, and units.
Grant Categories:
Applicants may apply for mini-grants in the following categories:
- Educational Initiatives: Projects that enhance educational opportunities and outcomes for Latinx/e students, such as curriculum development, mentorship programs, or academic support services.
- Cultural and Community Engagement: Initiatives that promote Latinx/e culture, heritage, and community engagement on campus, including cultural events, workshops, and awareness campaigns.
- Research and Innovation: Projects that support research endeavors and innovations that address issues relevant to the Latinx/e community or contribute to the advancement of Cal Poly’s HSI status in STEM, as a Predominantly White Institution, as a CSU etc.
Deadline: November 30, 2023
You can find more details about the Cal Poly HSI Mini-Grant Program here.
Intertidal Literary and Art Journal
Call for Submissions!
Attention all writers and artists!
Intertidal is a literary and art journal that aims to reflect Cal Poly writers and artists of all experience levels, backgrounds, and majors in their growth and connection through creativity.
To honor our journal’s vision of inclusivity and diversity, we welcome and encourage students, staff, and faculty of all identities, academic disciplines, and experience levels within the Cal Poly community to submit works of creative writing and visual art. We want to hear from you!
Vol. 2 Vision Statement: Like a California tide pool flourishing with an abundant display of marine life, Cal Poly is home to an equally diverse array of literary and artistic talents. The 2024 issue of the Intertidal literary journal will showcase these talents, allowing readers to peer into a realm of creative expression that celebrates our university’s multilayered ecosystem.
Submissions may include but are not limited to the following genres: short fiction, poems, essays, screenplay excerpts, comic strips, photography, paintings, and illustrations.
Submission Guidelines
- The window for submissions is open now until Friday, 12/08/23.
- Writing submissions must not exceed 15 pages.
- Visual art submissions must not exceed 5 pieces.
Submit your work here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScCMRtqezztllh1uqrTUjwVBo91gX_eR-U32gQuvL5R5p5C6w/viewform
Please email any questions that you may have to intertidal@calpoly.edu.
Our Intertidal team will also be hosting one-on-one workshops for anyone wanting to go over their work prior to submission! Reach out via email if you are interested in scheduling.
In the meantime, follow @cp.intertidal on Instagram to stay up to date with the journey of the publication.
Take a look at last year's Intertidal publication here:
https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/intertidal/
Kennedy Library Resources
On Campus Study Locations
Click here for a list of study locations on campus. This list includes real-time occupancy information for some of the temporary spaces.
Genetic Counseling Student Interest Group
Do you have an interest in biology, counseling, and advocacy? Still unsure what career you want to pursue? Come check out the Genetic Counseling Student Interest Group! They meet every odd week on Thursdays from 4:10pm-5pm in Baker (Bldg. 180), Room 112 this quarter. We hope to see you there!
Study Abroad & Language Study
Health and Culture in Italy with Drs. Langner and López
Cal Poly Global Programs 2024
Marcus Autism Center: Social Developmental Neuroscience Fellowship Opportunities for Seniors and Recent Graduates
The Marcus Autism Center, in conjunction with the Emory University School of Medicine and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta, is offering five fellowships: the Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social Neuroscience, the Simons Fellowship in Computational Neuroscience, the Louise and Brett Samsky Fellowship in Educational Science and Practice, the Sally Provence Fellowship in Clinical Research, and the ACCESS Fellowship in Implementation Science.
Students who will receive a bachelor's degree by June 2024 will be eligible for the positions. The fellowships will commence in July 2024, and they are 2 years in duration. Students can find further details here.
Research training program
Marcus Autism Center research fellowships are intended for college graduates
to dedicate two intensive years to research on ASD prior to
entering graduate studies. Fellows will participate in and
guide innovative research while working with families and
children affected by ASD, ranging in age, from week-old
infants to adolescents and young adults.
Fellows receive direct research mentorship from the program
directors and Marcus Autism Center faculty members and are
involved in a highly active and productive community of
clinical research scientists. In addition to research training
and mentorship, fellows also complete an intensive summer
training seminar covering clinical research in ASD (one week),
ASD grand rounds meetings (twice a month), social
neuroscience lab meetings (weekly)and ongoing didactic
practica. Fellows are strongly encouraged and expected to
submit their research for posters and publications and will
be funded to attend at least one conference a year.
All six fellowship tracks are paid two-year positions with full
healthcare coverage.
The Donald J. Cohen Fellowship in Developmental Social
Neuroscience will select fellows for a two-year training in the
study of child development and social neuroscience in children
with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
The SimonsFellowship in Computational Neuroscience will
select fellows for a two-year training at the nexus of computer
science and psychology to integrate computational strategies
with clinical research goals.
The Samsky Fellowship in Education Science will select
fellows for a two-year training in research methodologies to
study intervention implementation in educational settings
for children with ASD.
The Sally Provence Fellowship in Clinical Research will
select fellows for a two-year training in clinical assessment
measures and research methodologies to better understand
ASD and related disabilities.
The ACCESS Fellowship in Implementation Science will
select fellows for a two-year training in research focused on
translating evidence-based treatments for autism into
community settings, as well as the processes and
partnerships that support these efforts.
History Center Exhibition
On November 10th, the History Center of San Luis Obispo County opened Hidden Voices: Influential Women in San Luis Obispo History. The exhibition highlights the lives of Alice Martin, Maxine Lewis, Stella Louis, and Jeanette "Nettie" Sinsheimer (see flyer attached).
Chancellor's Office Job Shadow Program!
Job shadowing is where an individual has the opportunity to work alongside and gain experience of the role of another individual, and gain an insight into that particular role and industry. It can also be used to provide an individual within a department the opportunity to work alongside more experienced colleagues so they can learn and develop within their current role.
Check out this link to learn more about an opportunity for CSU students to gain valuable insight through real and relevant learning as they determine the career paths they will take after graduating.
Child Development Permit Stipend Program
The Child Development Training Consortium (CDTC) Permit Stipend Program pays the child development permit application fee to the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing (CTC) for eligible applicants. The child development permit stipend is available for all levels of the permit: Assistant, Associate Teacher, Teacher, Master Teacher, Site Supervisor and Program Director*
- First Time Applicants: All levels
- Renewal Applicants: All levels
- Upgrade Applicants: All levels
Permit stipend applications are available at www.childdevelopment.org.The CDTC also reimburses $49 of live scan fees to eligible first-time permit applicants. If you have any questions, please contact CDTC at CDTC-Permit@yosemite.edu
UCSB Teacher Education Program
About UCSB TEP:
We believe public education has the power to shape a more equitable future for all learners. Our 12-month teaching credential and master’s degree program is uniquely structured to focus on developing constructive relationships, immersing candidates in a full year of supported student teaching, and integrating coursework with fieldwork to put theory into practice.
Learn more about UCSB TEP by checking out our website, attending one of our upcoming information meetings, or signing up for our newsletter. Please do not hesitate to contact us with any questions at tepapp@education.ucsb.edu.
These are our most recent job postings. For previously posted opportunities, see here or use the Tuesday Newsday archives at the bottom of this page.
UC Santa Cruz: New research position for a recent graduate
UC Santa Cruz has a new position for a "Cognitive Development Researcher” to work on their NSF-funded Ciencia en Relatos project. Basic qualifications include a Bachelors degree in Psychology or a related field, bilingual in Spanish and English, experience working with children or families, and experience with written and spoken translation. Find more information about this position here.
Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD)
CARD - Center For Autism and RelatedDisorders, is now hiring for the position of Behavior Technicians. CARD offers paid training and flexible scheduling. They are looking for people who enjoy working with children and who would like to gain experience in the Applied Behavior Analysis field. Any students studying any major are encouraged to apply, and Psychology, Sociology, and Child Development majors are highly encouraged!
Paid Service Experience: AVID Tutor: San Luis Coastal Unified School District
You can find more info about this service experience here.
Childcare Jobs
Looking for paid experiences working with children? Be sure to join the Poly Child Development Club Jobs Facebook group!
The PSY&CD deparment does not advertise family care opportunities in the Tuesday Newsday; see the "Poly Child Development Club Jobs Page" at https://www.facebook.com/groups/371465039705611/. You will have to request to be added to the group and then, once approved, you will be able to post.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How can I learn more about senior project?
We have updated information about Senior Projects on the department website.
- PSY/CD 461 is a seminar-style class where you attend class and work with a team to identify an area of interest and conduct a literature review on that topic. Registration for this is through the usual process.
- PSY/CD 462 is a supervision-mode class where your team gets matched with a faculty advisor who guides you in developing and conducting a project related to your literature review from PSY/CD 461. The final deliverable includes a written paper that usually consists of sections typical to APA articles (Abstract, Literature Review, Method, Results, Discussion, References).Registration for this is by permission number given out during PSY/CD 461.
Planning your schedule for the year?
We have updated the Tentative Course Offerings link to reflect the courses we are offering this academic year. REMEMBER, however, things can change so check back often.
What Kind of Advising is Available?
I have a question related to GE requirements...
The advisors in The College of Liberal Arts Advising Center can answer your questions about General Education (GE) requirements, registration, academic planning, support services, major changes, and academic policies and procedures.Additional useful academic resources can be found on Cal Poly's Enrolled Students web page, including links to the Cal Poly catalog, registration information, academic records and evaluations, finals schedules, etc. Website: https://cla.calpoly.edu/student-resources
In-Person & Zoom Appointments: Monday – Friday, 9:00 am – 12:00 pm & 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm (Closed for lunch from 12:00 – 1:00 pm)
Zoom Drop-in Advising: Monday – Friday, 10:00 am – 12:00 pm & 2:00 pm – 4:00pm
I have a question related to major and/or minor requirements in Psychology, Child Development, or Gerontology...
The Psychology and Child Development Department has several faculty members who serve as academic advisors for our majors and minors. Students are invited to attend office hours or make appointments with any of these advisors. For advisor contact information and office hours, click here.
For 2022-23, the Academic Advisors are:
| Advisor | Advising Area |
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Dr. Carrie Langner Department Chair |
Change-of-Major Psychology Major Child Development Major Child Development Minor Gerontology Minor
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Dr. Jessica Kaczorowski (Associate Chair) |
Child Development Major
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I have a question about graduate school and/or careers...
All active faculty in the Psychology and Child Development Department hold weekly office hours to support students in talking about educational and career plans. For advisor contact information and office hours, click here.
PSY/CD Advising StructureThe main roles of each of our advisors is outlined below, however our motto is: When in Doubt, Seek Someone Out! You are welcome to contact any faculty member for support and they will direct you to the most appropriate person depending on your needs. Click here PSY/CD Advising to read about the new PSY/CD process for helping you!
How Can I Sign Up for an Appointment?
Office hours are posted on the PSY/CD Website (or use QR code below). Unless indicated, office hours are opportunities to drop-in with advising questions, career/graduate school questions, or just to introduce yourself and chat.
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The June edition of Tuesday Newsday 2022-23 is available here: Tuesday Newsday: June 13, 2023. From there, you can browse archives from last year's editions.