April NCE Exam Registration

The next National Counselor Exam (NCE) will take place on Saturday, April 12, 2014.

Registration forms for the exam will be available in the 8th floor office beginning Thursday, December 5, 2013.

All students wishing to take the NCE on April 12 MUST submit their completed registration form and examination fee to Dr. Jackson by 12:00 PM on Tuesday, January 7, 2014.

No exceptions will be made for the registration deadline.

Please contact your faculty advisor if you are unsure whether you will be eligible to take the NCE in April.

Thank you!

The Counseling Department

We are thrilled to announce that, beginning Friday, October 18th, you will have access to On Demand Tutoring directly from within your classroom!

At Argosy University, your academic success is our highest priority. We know how important it is for you to receive the help you need, right when you need it. With On Demand Tutoring, our commitment to providing you with excellent support will reach a new level.

On Demand Tutoring enables you to get the tutoring help when you need it in the following subjects: Math, Statistics, Writing, Chemistry, Biology, Human Anatomy & Physiology, Economics, Finance, Accounting, Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, & PowerPoint, Allied Health Anatomy & Physiology and Allied Health Pharmacology.

The On Demand tutors consist of over 1,600 university faculty, graduate students and retired educators, 90% of whom have advanced degrees in the subject area that they tutor.

With On Demand Tutoring, you can also:
• Submit your writing to the Online Writing Lab for review and critique.
• Submit a question and receive a response the next day.
• Receive constructive criticism from tutors to help you see where your work can be improved.
• Access past tutoring sessions in the archives.
Beginning Friday, follow these steps to get started:
1. Log in to the Campus Common.
2. Click into one of your online courses.
3. Click on the Tutoring Services, Help Forums and Tutorials link on any of your assignment pages. Be sure to disable your pop-up blockers to allow the page to open.
4. Click on the On Demand Tutoring link in the page that pops up.
5. Alternatively, you can access tutoring from the “Tutor” button” in the classroom navigation.
6. If you have trouble submitting an essay or accessing a live tutor, check out the Student Handbook at the bottom of your On Demand Tutoring home page.

Please also be aware that the tutoring services you currently access from the Tutoring Center will be discontinued on the 18th.

Questions or concerns should be directed to Kathryn Miller, Assistant Vice President of Academic Resources, at kjmiller@argosy.edu.

Here is the scoop on the new DSM being on NCE test.

Students taking the NCE and/or Comps Examination.

I just got off the phone with NBCC and asked if there are test questions that relate to the new DSM on either of these exams. The answer is basically no. There may be one or two questions but the questions would be so basic that they should be pretty obvious and they would not appear until April testing. This makes sense since the NCE and the Comps test the 8 basic CACREP Core areas (Helping Relationships, Group Work, Ethics, Assessment, Research, Human Growth, Multicultural, and Career). Also, the NCE and Comps are taken by students in Career Counseling, School Counseling, Addictions Counseling, and other CACREP counseling Programs. These students would not study DSM like those in Clinical Mental Health. So, no DSM on NCE or Comps. Do realize that by the time you are taking the Clinical Mental Health Exam for LCPC status, that knowledge of DSM will need to be significant.

Dr. Septeowski

Chi Sigma Iota

Informational Meeting

&

Initiation


We would like to invite ALL STUDENTS, new members, current members, and recent graduates to initiation and an informational meeting!

Join Chi Sigma Iota in their new member initiation:

* A "Make your own taco" lunch will be provided

* Recent graduate and Chi Sigma Iota member Maria Bellantuono will be presenting on professionalization in the counseling field

* And a great network involving all of your Counseling classmates!

This is your chance to join a prestigious honor society that is reserved exclusively for the students at the top of the class. Have the opportunity to help the community in a variety of ways. Help us come up with new ideas for sponsoring fun events, holding workshops, fundraising for charities, or volunteering our time.


Saturday October 12th at 12:00 Noon, Room TBA


To join now go to http://csi-net.org
To RSVP or respond with any questions feel free to email the Chapter President Michelle Swanson at Michswa1234@stu.argosy.edu
or the Chapter Faculty Advisor Dr. Dale Septeowski at dsepteowski@argosy.edu --

December Comps Date and Registration

The next Counselor Preparation Comprehensive Exam (CPCE/Comps) will take place on Saturday, December 14.

Registration forms for the exam will be available in the 8th floor office beginning Monday, October 7.

All students wishing to take the CPCE/Comps on December 14 MUST submit their completed registration form to the office by Wednesday, October 23.

No exceptions will be made for the registration deadline. Please contact your faculty advisor or the department chair to determine whether you are eligible to take the CPCE/Comps in December.

The Counseling Department

Counseling Lab Sign-ups for Fall Semester

Hello All Counseling Students!

Welcome to Fall Semester 2013! Its going to be a busy and fun Autumn for us all. To alleviate some of the burden in scheduling we have opened up the counseling lab for a convienet location for all of your taping needs! Please remember to follow the Guidelines as post to ensure a happy and relaxed campus. What Guidelines you say?!! Please take a minute to stop in to your wonderful and helpful Library desk for a blank copy. This needs to be read, signed, and turned in before any lab usage. Keys for opening the lab are also available at the Library desk for sign out! To sign-up early and in advance of the crowds please click the relevant link below!

September: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A0D4BABA72CAA8-september
October: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A0D4BABA72CAA8-october
November: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A0D4BABA72CAA8-november
December: www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A0D4BABA72CAA8-december

Thank you for keeping up to date on the forms and policies of the counseling lab.

Sincerely,

The Counseling Department

Mandatory Clinical Training Informational Meeting for 2014-2015 Practicum/Internship Students

Counseling students interested in enrolling in Practicum and Internship during the 2014-2015 year MUST attend one of the two mandatory orientation meetings offered during October.

In order to begin the application process for clinicals, students must be in attendance at one of the meetings for the entire length of the meeting. If a student does not attend either of the two meetings in its entirety, they will not be eligible to begin the application process.

Students who have attended meetings in previous years but who did not enroll in clinical courses MUST attend one of the meetings offered this year.

Please contact Dr. Robinson at jmrobinson@argosy.edu with any questions.

2014-2015 Clinicals Mandatory Orientation Meeting Dates

Tuesday, October 1, 2013  4:00-6:00 PM

Sunday, October 6, 2013  4:00-6:00 PM

Meetings will be held in Room 808

Test Dates for the Next Comps and NCE

Dear Counseling Students, The next NCE will be held on April 12 2014. Upcoming posts will identify sign up deadlines. Sincerely The Counseling Department

Sign up for Counseling Lab use in August

www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A0D4BABA72CAA8-august


Come one, Come all!! Practice your skills in the Counseling Lab at Argosy! Don't forget to sign the Guidelines for use of the Counseling Lab before using it. Get the key from the library and remember to return it. Thank you.

Chi Sigma Iota
Alpha Upsilon Iota chapter
Back to school party and Informational meeting!
We would like to welcome all of our members back to class, discuss upcoming events and hear from recent graduates about their new adventures after Argosy!

We would also like to invite all new students to learn about Chi Sigma Honor Society! Come join the fun and excitement and become a part of Chi Sigma Iota! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to be a part of something special. This is your chance to join a prestigious honor society that is reserved exclusively for the students at the top of the class.

Now is the time to give back to the community through various ways. You can help us come up with new ideas for sponsoring fun events, holding workshops, fundraising for charities, or volunteering our time.

Saturday August 10, 2013 12pm, room 815

For more information or to join now… go to http://csi-net.org.   Please feel free to contact the faculty advisor Daphne Pradilla (dpradilla@argosy.edu) or the chapter president, Kate Shortridge (kate.shortridge@gmail.com) with any questions.

ICA conference

Dear Counseling Students,

Current members of the ICA can sign up to work the conference for a few hours in order to receive free admission to the conference. The ICA conference will be held in Skokie, IL Novemember 7th-9th of this year. In order to sign up to work the conference, please go to www.ILcounseling.org. There will be graduate students from all over the state signing up as well, so don't wait too long!

-Counseling Department

Dear Students,

Those of you who are members of the Chi Sigma Iota Honor Society will be able to attend the June 11th seminar on Diagnosis with DSM-5 and ICD free of charge. Those who would like to attend this seminar can attend with a $40 fee.

The seminar can be registered for at https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/403142352

The seminar will be given by Dr. K. Dayle Jones fron 2pm- 3pm.

Sincerely,
The Counseling Dept.

Dear Counseling Students applying for the NCE this fall,

The NCC Applications are now in the office. Please only take one if you plan on taking this Fall's test on October 13, 2013. The application MUST be filled out in addition to the NCC Registration form with money order. All three will be returned to Dr. Kakacek.

The registration form for the application is now posted on the Counseling Board. Please make sure to fill out form and attach a money order (no personal checks) payable to NBCC. This registration form MUST be returned to Dr. Kakacek by 1PM on July 10, 2013. You will receive a confirmation email once it is received. If you DO NOT receive this confirmation email, contact Dr. Kakacek IMMEDIATELY.

Thank You.

May Counseling Lab Sign up link

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4BABA72CAA8-512013

Come one, Come all!! Practice your skills in the Counseling Lab at Argosy! Don't forget to sign the Guidelines for use of the Counseling Lab before using it. Get the key from the library and remember to return it. Thank you.

April Lab Sign-Up Link

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/70A0D4BABA72CAA8-411343013

October NCE Test

The October 2013 NCE test date will be October 19, 2013. The forms to partake in this test are due on July 10, 2013.

Step-by-step Directions to Signup, Login, and Change Lab Reservations

1. Copy and paste the link provided on the blog into your web browser.

Example: The link for the month of March is below www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A0D4BABA72CAA8-counseling2

2. After accessing the above link, a display of timeslots will show on the screen. To reserve a slot click, on “Sign Up” NOT login.

3. After clicking “Sign Up” you will be redirected to a page asking you to create your own login profile (or click “Sign Up” and then click “I am a sign up genious member” and login- if you are a current member). To sign up you will need to create your own profile. Provide the fields requested: Name, e-mail, and password. Remember to write your password down in a secure location because you will use this login information for all future lab sign ups.

4. When you wish to make changes or add new reservations DO NOT click login first. Always access the provided link for the relevant month first and make changes from that page. Clicking login first will divert you to the signup genius website and away from the lab sign up—this means you will not be able to view or sign up for open slots for the counseling lab!

5. If you wish to make changes to reserved time slots this may be done by accessing the link for the relevant month, signing in, and choosing either “edit”- “swap”- or “delete” displayed under your name of the time reservation you desire to change and/ or delete. You can also review your reservations in “My Signups” under the “My Account” tab. You can delete or edit signups from this section as well without accessing the calendar.

Guidelines/ Agreement of Usage

Guidelines for Use of the Counseling Lab

Please print and sign this sheet and return it to the clinical training mailbox in the 8th floor main office before accessing the lab. Any student who uses the lab before turning in this form will not be allowed to use the lab in the future.

Counseling Lab and Library Hours

Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.

Saturday: 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.

Sunday: 10 a.m.- 4 p.m.



1. To obtain the Counseling Lab key: Students will obtain the key at the Library Circulation Desk. The key is located on a clip board with a signin/ signout sheet.

2. Key must be returned immediately after your allotted time has expired. In addition, please be respectful of other students using the lab and allow for enough time to sign the key out, set up, perform your session, clean up, and return the key to the library before your allotted time has expired. This could take up to 30 minutes, so for an hour lab session you may wish to reserve a 1.5 hour time slot. Please do not pass the key on to the student in the next time slot. It must be taken to the library, returned, and then checked out by the next student.

3. There is a $50.00 fee if the key is not returned.

4. No food or drink in the lab.

5. Students must provide and use their own memory (SD) cards.

6. Instructions for the use of the camera are posted inside the lab.

7. Please turn off camera and lights when you leave.

8. Please be sure to lock the door behind you.

9. Sign ups for the lab will only be taken up to one month in advance.

10. For any questions or concerns please contact the Graduate Assistants at counselinglabaus@gmail.com.





I have read and understand the lab guidelines. I take full responsibility for any damages that may occur during my time in the lab.



_____________________________ _____________________________

Signature Date



_____________________________ _____________________________

Printed Name Contact Email/Phone Number

Counseling Lab

Good news- we now have a Counseling Lab for all counseling students to use! Student will sign-up for time slots online.

To reserve time in the lab, please use the link below. You may only sign up one month in advance, so a new link will be posted each time a new sign up month is created. For help with the link you may contact the Counseling Graduate Assistants at counselinglabaus@gmail.com.

The link for the current lab sign-up, 3/01/13---4/01/13 is www.SignUpGenius.com/go/70A0D4BABA72CAA8-counseling2.

After signing up you are required to print a copy of the Guidelines Consent form. This must be signed and turned in to the clinical training mailbox on the 8th floor PRIOR to the use of the lab. This form can be found on the Counseling Department Blog for copy and paste purposes. If you fail to return the consent form you will be removed from the sign-up and blocked from signing up again or using the lab until the form is received.

The time slots are in increments of 30 minutes, so you may need to sign up for multiple slots. Please remember that it takes time to receive the key, set up, perform your session, clean up, and return the key. It is recommended that students include an additional 30 minutes for these tasks.

GA Help Wanted!!!

Attention students: The counseling department is seeking an individual to serve as Graduate Assistant.  Job duties consist of various services to help the department including working with individual faculty on projects, providing a student voice at department meetings, and to provide various clerical functions.  To serve as a graduate assistant you must qualify as a federal aid student. Graduate assistants work a maximum of 20 hours per week.  Times and days are negotiable with the department.  The department seeks to hire someone immediately.  If interested, please contact Dr. Septeowski (dsepteowski@argosy.edu) for a short interview.

Thank you!

Dr Septeowski and staff

Date for June COMPS exam has been announced!

Counseling students: Mark your calendars! The date to sit for the next COMPS exam will be Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. Registration forms are available on the 8th floor counseling bulletin board. Registration must be complete and turned in to Dr. Kakacek by 5:00 p.m. on April 24, 2013. The cost of the exam is $45 and it is payable on the day of the test. Personal checks are accepted and should be made payable to CPCE. Fill out a form today!