Tuesday Newsday: October 1st
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PSY&CD SPOTLIGHT
The PSY&CD spotlight feature will return soon...
Nominate someone for the weekly spotlight!!!
If you're interested being in the spotlight or nominating another student, faculty member, or staff member in our department, please fill out this google form.
Welcome to Fall Quarter!
We have a number of opportunities this Fall:
*As part of faculty recruitment efforts, we will have several research talks in the area of early childhood development, clinical psychology, and African American psychology. Student input is a very important part of the recruitment process and we encourage you to attend and share feedback on these talks.
*We are refreshing our department office (47-24) and welcome your ideas for the art, images, psychologists, communities, etc. that you would like to see represented on our walls! Please email Professor Langner with your ideas: clangner@calpoly.edu
*As always, you can check out our undergraduate page for more info on curriculum and student opportunities (including student clubs!!!): https://psycd.calpoly.edu/students
And, stay tuned for more updates in future Tuesday Newsdays!
Important Dates
Wednesday, October 2nd, is the last day to add or drop courses for Fall quarter.
SUPERVISION PERMISSION NUMBERS
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.
UNDERSTANDING PSY&CD INTERNSHIPS
There are TWO types of internships...
Fieldwork: Students gain experience working within local social service and governmental agencies, schools, businesses, and other organizations.
Research: Qualified students interested in research experience may find opportunities to work within faculty research labs. These positions are limited.
See our internships page for more detail.
FIELDWORK INTERNSHIP PROCESS
Internships in Winter 2025 are only available to students with senior standing or expected graduation dates of Winter 2025, Spring 2025, and Fall 2025.
Email Dr. Jessica Kaczorowski (jkaczoro@calpoly) with any general questions about internship.
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 JUNIORS - APPLY TO THE RESEARCH TRACK BY OCTOBER 18
Are you a junior PSY/CD major thinking about pursuing a Ph.D. after graduation? Consider applying to the department's Research Emphasis Track! The Research Emphasis Track aims to provide PSY/CD students who have a strong interest in pursuing a Ph.D. with an opportunity to participate in advanced independent research training. The track begins in junior year with a two-quarter research internship under the supervision of a faculty member and continues into senior year, culminating with a two-quarter independent empirical senior project. Applicants must be junior PSY or CD majors with a minimum overall GPA of 3.0 and major GPA of 3.5.
For more information on timeline and expectations, please see the attached information sheet, and check out this helpful video: https://youtu.be/OHiNXAUEICs
Below is a list of the faculty members who are potentially accepting new Research Track students this year. We encourage you to read about their research on their faculty webpage in order to find the best fit with your interests, and reach out to them to discuss their research further prior to applying (please do not apply to faculty members not on this list). This list will continue to be updated, so check back next week for any changes!
Dr. Lucy Bencharit
Dr. Natasha Duell
Dr. Carrie Langner
Dr. Jay Bettergarcia
Dr. Jennifer Jipson
Dr. Susana Lopez
Dr. James Antony
Dr. Ivan Hernandez
To apply, please fill out the form at this link: https://forms.gle/nxDw9Ws8VvoGo8Rz6
Questions can be directed to Dr. Cacciamani at Lcacciam@calpoly.edu.
Applications are due by Friday, October 18.
Tentative Course Offerings (TCO) for 2024-25
Please always check our TCO because it is where we first publish our updates. When planning what you'd like to take in future quarters you can take a look at the TCO to see when sections are likely to be offered and what their modality will be (in-person vs. online).
https://psycd.calpoly.edu/undergraduate/tentative-course-offerings
STUDY ABROAD FAIR on THURSDAYJoin the International Center for the 2024 Study Abroad Fair on Thursday, October 3 on Dexter Lawn! Discover hundreds of Cal Poly study abroad programs offered in over 75 countries. Meet with program faculty leaders, partner program representatives, and hear from recent study abroad alumni about their experiences abroad. |
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Iter8 Product Design Lab
https://tally.so/r/wA22vD
Pre-Law Organization
Phi Alpha Delta is a professional Co-Ed Fraternity for people interested in pursuing a career in anything related to law. We are having our recruitment week for the Fall Quarter this week starting MONDAY, September 30th, from 8-9 pm in Building 3 (Business), Room 114! Anyone is welcome to join! We have no major or GPA requirement, and we host professional speaker, social, and philanthropy events! Follow our Instagram @padcalpoly for updates about recruitment week events! If you have any specific questions feel free to text Giulia at +1 (408) 532-3911. We hope to see you there!
Campus Health Resources
-Health services [https://chw.calpoly.edu/health/health-services and https://chw.calpoly.edu/health/pharmacy]
-Mental health services [https://chw.calpoly.edu/counseling and https://slocounselingservice.calpoly.edu/]
-Food pantry (https://basicneeds.calpoly.edu/food-resources)
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.
Diversity in Graduate Education
The next California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education is occurring on Sat 10/19/24 at UC Riverside. (See more information below or by following the link.) There is no charge to students to attend and free lunch will be provided.
The California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education has been designed particularly to meet the needs of advanced undergraduates and master's candidates who belong to groups that are currently underrepresented in doctoral-level programs. Students will have the opportunity to meet representatives of the nation’s leading graduate schools offering Master’s and Ph.D. degrees and to attend workshops and panel sessions. In addition, students will have free access to a GRE prep course.
Priority forum registration is due M 10/7/24 by end of day. (Registration will remain open until all spaces are filled.)
The Cal Poly Office of Student Research will reimburse up to $450 (travel, lodging, meals) for individuals driving to this event (or towards the cost of flying or taking the train). If you are a rider not a driver, OSR will reimburse up to $150 for these costs. If you need a ride, please fill out the funding request form and we will work to find you one!
To ensure that you have reserved travel reimbursement funding, please complete the OSR 2024 Forum Funding Request Form by end of day on W 10/9 (if possible). (Submissions after this date may be accepted pending funding availability.) You are responsible for making all travel arrangements, aside from OSR support for folks looking for a ride. Erica Garcia will contact you after you complete this form to share more details about the process.
Please contact egarc150@calpoly.edu with any questions!
The California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education, planned by a consortium of public and private colleges and universities from throughout California, have been designed particularly to meet the needs of advanced undergraduates and master's candidates who belong to groups that are currently underrepresented in doctoral-level programs. The groups include low-income and first-generation college students and especially African Americans, American Indians, Chicanos/Latinos, Filipinos, Pacific Islanders, Asian American women, and Asian American men in the arts, humanities, and social and behavioral sciences.
Each California Forum for Diversity in Graduate Education will bring together approximately 1,000 pre-selected, high-achieving undergraduate and master's students enrolled at colleges and universities within California. The students will explore graduate opportunities and resources by participating in numerous workshops conducted throughout the day. Universities and individual graduate programs offering academic master's and/or Ph.D. degrees are welcome to participate in the recruitment fairs that will take place concurrently with the other planned activities. Note that these events are for all disciplines except programs in medicine, dentistry, optometry, chiropractic, pharmacy, veterinary science, and law, all of which have their own recruiting networks.
CAL Fresh: You may be eligible!
We are an on-campus organization known as CalFresh Outreach. We aim to raise awareness of student eligibility for CalFresh benefits, which can provide students with up to $291/month for groceries if they qualify.
Because of expanded eligibility through “Local Programs that Increase Employability (LPIEs),” an estimated ~15,000 students at Cal Poly are now eligible, even based only on their major. Approved programs include:
- most undergraduate majors in CLA
- every undergraduate major in CENG
- every undergraduate major in CAFES
- every undergraduate major in COSAM
- every undergraduate major in CAED
- most undergraduate majors in OCOB
- many grad programs
Enrollment in one of these majors alone could make a student likely eligible for CalFresh benefits (they must also meet basic eligibility criteria). This short survey is a great resource to explore eligibility & share with students: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/CALFRESHQUIZ.
PUBLIC HEALTH INTERNSHIP
On behalf of the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) and the California Pathways into Public Health (Pathways) Internship Program, we are excited to announce recruitment efforts for the Spring 2025 cohort.
What’s New?
The Pathways Program partners with participating local health departments (LHDs) across the state to provide training, hands-on work experience, and ongoing support to community college, undergraduate, and graduate students through paid internships, offering students the unique opportunity to intern within their own community. The Pathways Internship Program includes professional development resources and engagement opportunities to support aspiring public health professionals.
Eligibility to Apply
All interested students meeting the following eligibility requirements are welcome to apply regardless of major or prior experience.
· Interns must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
· DACA and international students are eligible to apply.
· Interns must be enrolled at a UEI-affiliated school.
· Community college and undergraduate students must be enrolled in at least 6 semester units or 9 quarter units.
· Graduate students must be enrolled in at least 4 semester units or 6 quarter units.
Information regarding Spring 2025 Pathways Internships:
· Internship cohort dates are February 3 through May 16, 2025.
· Onsite and/or hybrid, paid opportunities are available at LHDs throughout the state.
· Paid interns will receive a salary of $18-21 per hour and may work up to 29 hours per week.
· Paid interns must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
· Applicants must meet unit requirements and reside in California throughout the duration of the internship.
An information session about the Spring 2025 cohort was held on Thursday, August 29, for those wanting to learn more about our program and application process. Follow-up materials are now available:
· Slides
Accepting Intern Applications through October 7, 2024 at 11:59pm (PT)
To apply, interested candidates should submit an application and resume online using the following internship application:
· Pathways Spring 2025 Internship Application
Pathways Fellowship Program The California Pathways into Public Health Initiative also offers a 13-month paid training and job placement fellowship for aspiring public health professionals to gain experience working at a local health department. Fellowship application processes and timelines are separate and different for this program. Please email CalPPHFellowship@cdph.ca.gov for more information about the Pathways Fellowship Program.
Amala Hopeline
Amala ("hope" in Arabic) Hopeline is a Muslim youth helpline that offers culturally competent peer counseling and resource referrals for the Muslim community. Our mission at Amala is to provide free, compassionate, educated, and non-judgmental peer counseling to Muslim individuals seeking support.
Amala's hours of operation are as follows:
DAYS: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
TIMES: 6 PM - 10 PM PST
PHONE #: 855-95-AMALA
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.
WONDERING WHAT INTERNSHIP AND SENIOR PROJECT ARE? HOW TO PLAN FOR THEM AND ENROLL?
Check out this FAQ and let us know if you have any additional questions: https://cpslo.sharepoint.com/:w:/s/CLA-Files/EfohkrcfG9dCoDCKTW1wGMsB0xtyD8m7yXUhOwWC6vjnvA?e=XvrCEY
For 2023-24, 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 & Internship Coordinator) |
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.
The June 4 edition of Tuesday Newsday 2023-24 is available here: Tuesday Newsday: June 4th, 2024. From there, you can browse archives from last year's editions.