Mission:NARACES promotes Counselor Education and Supervision master's and doctoral students, faculty, and site supervisors in the Northeastern United States by encouraging quality education and supervision of professional counselors who specialize in addictions counseling, career counseling, clinical mental health counseling, college student affairs counseling K-12 school counseling, and marital, couple, and family counseling. We encourage all graduate students, site supervisors, and faculty to become actively involved.

MAY 21, 2012ISSUE 2

Message from the President:

June

2012

Issue

2

Dear Members,

Where did the year go? It is all too soon over and as I prepare to end my presidency I realize we accomplished quite a bit this past year.

NARACES has maintained a strong presence in both ACES and ACA of preparing, mentoring and supporting counselor educators and supervisors. I am energized by the work we do and proud to see our members shape the community's views of counseling and counselor preparation with a collective commitment to students, clients, and community members. The executive board as well as our active committees have been busy plugging away at respective goals and increasing the involvement of NARACES within the profession. I am pleased to have another opportunity to connect with you and share information about our latest happenings. Here are some highlights I’d like to share:

Accomplishments

2012 Conference – We are in full planning mode and are striving to make this the best conference yet! The conference will feature 2 Keynotes, 3 CACREP sessions, a preconference on advanced trauma and disaster counseling, and NARACES is the first region to offer a Day of Giving with the YWCA of Niagara, whose mission is “Eliminate Racism, Empower Women.” Look for more information upcoming emails.

Growth – NARACES currently has over 300 members - the largest number of members ever!

Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision – Quickly setting the standard for other online journals within ACA, Volume 4 is online and we received our first royalty check from EBSCO! The journal welcomes all submissions in the following categories: research, techniques, counselor development, supervision issues, informed practice, clinical supervisor’s stories and book reviews related to counselor education and supervision. Please read Edina Renfro-Michel’s, our terrific JCPS editor, piece on the latest journal happenings. Website – We can boast one of the most technologically advanced websites for a professional organization, not only within ACA, but also on the Internet as a whole. It is a user friendly, interactive website offering professional news, and the ability to interact with others through ability to blog, comment, and upload information you care to share. In the future, watch continuing education opportunities. I would be remiss without a huge “Shout Out” to Tim Poynton, Webmaster, for his efficiency, dedication, hard work and, quite frankly, amazing turn around time (Tim, do you sleep?). We are very fortunate to have him!

While logged on to the website, visit the NARACES Directory which features capabilities to update individual demographic and contact data. Find members with just the click of a mouse! State regions also have their own pages. continued on p. 2...

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Communications Chair – NARACES appointed Megan Krell, also our secretary elect 2013-2014, to ramp up the presence of NARACES via Linked In, Facebook and publication of the quarterly newsletter.

Excellence in Teaching Interest Network – NARACES recently appointed Krista Malott of Villanova University as the "Excellence in Teaching” Interest Network Chair. Along with Tom Hernandez of SUNY Brockport, who recently won the SUNY Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Krista will develop an interactive page for our website on Effective Teaching Practices. We plan a survey of Counselor Educators to hear your input and vision on this newest effort.

Emerging Leaders Committee – NARACES created its first emerging leaders regional conference program and sent out a call for nominations. We will offer full scholarships to select master’s students, doctoral students, and new professional emerging leaders for 2012-2013.

Site Supervisor Involvement - We continue to both recruit members from and deliver services to school and agency supervisors. Several conference proposals were submitted from supervisors and our preconference workshop on advanced trauma counseling was designed with their needs in mind.

Challenges

Website – More specifically, member use of the Internet! We need members to visit NARACES.org and recognize it as an up to date site for our region’s professionals and students. When you visit the site you have information about our mission and vision; publications, grants, projects, awards and committee work right at your fingertips. Have you visited yet? Log on and take a look! www.naraces.org.

Region Wellness – Communication and collaboration between state and the region needs improvement. Some states need help with strengthening their base and growing both awareness and membership.

Exhibitors and Sponsors – Recruiting has becoming an increasingly difficult task for conferences. Innovators and innovations are needed!

Opportunities

Website – Bloggers, photographers, newshounds…we welcome all members who would like to assist us in making our website an interactive “go-to” site. Help us reach our potential!

Awards - The Awards Committee, along with new chair, Mike Mariska, are preparing for awards season with call for nominations, selection of winners, and preparing for the awards presentation at the NARACES 2012 conference. NARACES honors awardees in four categories: The Marijane Fall award (for outstanding Counselor Educator), Graduate Student Award, Site Supervisor Award, and Social Justice Award. Please look for information emails to follow and consider nominating a colleague or yourself for an award this year!

Students - NARACES is a terrific place for students to begin their service experience, network, and perhaps, even find a job!

Interest Network & Special Project Volunteers - We are always looking for talented members to be involved with projects and make the division successful.

Conference Volunteers - If you plan on attending the conference please and would like to volunteer, email sreiner@brockport.edu.

Leadership –Many opportunities exist for individuals who are passionate about counseling, education, and supervision to share their vision, experience and time! Email vep@buffalo.edu!

ACES and NARACES have a dynamic history grounded in a rich tradition of leadership in the counseling field. This amazing group dedicated the past several decades to putting great visions into action and moving the profession forward. As you can see, this year has been characterized by new developments, the fruition of projects, and the recognition of potential leaders. These ventures and people will carry NARACES into a bright future. I am honored to have served as president and look forward to continued collegiality and collaboration with each of you.

Appreciatively,

! ! Victoria Palmisano

What to look forward to this

“fall” … 1. Top notch keynote speakersJoin us for enthusiastic, inspiring keynote speakers! We welcome Dr. David Paré from the University of Ottawa and Dr. Christine Moll from Canisius College.

2. Excellent education sessionsMany of you have submitted excellent proposals for educational sessions! Final decisions will be made shortly.

3. Pre-conference eventsCome early for not only excellent pre-conference workshops, but for a welcome reception Thursday evening!

4. Great views and memoriesCome visit this natural world wonder! This is a great opportunity to knock one more item off of your bucket list!

Mark your Calendars for the NARACES 2012 Conference

On the Edge: Preparing Counselors in a Rapidly Changing WorldSeptember 27-30, 2012

Niagara Falls Conference Center, Niagara Falls, NY

Pre-conference sessions and the Emerging Leaders Workshop will occur on Thursday (9/27), with a welcoming reception Thursday evening. The conference educational sessions begin Friday (9/28) and run through Sunday mid-day (9/30).

Come stay at the newly remodeled Sheraton Niagara, only a two-block walk to the American Falls and across the street from the Seneca Niagara Casino.

We invite you to experience the brand new Niagara Falls Conference Center. There will be inspiring speakers, motivating educational sessions, amazing colleagues, fabulous food, and of course the magnificent falls! We look forward to seeing you in September!

Niagara Falls Fun Facts

• The word "Niagara" is derived from the Iroquois word "Onguiaahra" meaning "the strait." 

• The flow was halted over both falls on March 30,1848, due to an ice jam in the upper river.

• The first person to go over the Falls in a barrel and survive was a  63-year-old female schoolteacher.  

JCPS Mission:

The mission of the Journal of Counselor Preparation and Supervision is to provide a high quality platform for research, theory and practices of counselor educators, counselor supervisors and professional counselors. We believe the journal chronicles current issues, concerns and potential solutions that enable counselors to continue to grow and develop as practitioners, educators and human beings. The journal publishes high-quality articles that have undergone a thorough and extensive blind peer-review.

First, I would like to thank Larry Burlew, who was my co-editor and is now on the editorial board. His guidance and support have helped to produce the changes I am about to discuss. Our graduate assistants, Jonathan Mazza, Jennifer Midura, and Jessica Spera have worked tirelessly on the latest issue. I would also like to thank the executive board for their support.

The journal now has an ISSN number, and we are in the process of joining The Publishers International Linking Association and CrossRef so we can add digital object identifiers (DOIs) to all of our NARACES publications. In addition, JCPS is currently referenced on EBSCO, resulting in more exposure and a small stipend from

article downloads. We are working on becoming referenced on Proquest. Our submissions have increased, greatly due to advertising by NARACES at the ACES conference. After this issue was published, we had enough data to calculate our 32% acceptance rate. While re-organizing JCPS’ documents and communications, we have created a JCPS specific e-mail (jcpsnaraces@gmail.com), and have worked to increase our response rates to authors. Shortly, we will have a link for prospective editorial board members on our website, allowing them to submit their requests for membership online. Please take a few moments to look at our newly designed website (http://www.naraces.org/journal) and our latest journal issue.

JCPS Update

Edina Renfro-Michel

Montclair State University

Many counselors and counselor educators are familiar with the two recent legal cases surrounding students counseling clients who are LGBTIQ. The Keeton case against Augusta State University was concluded on December 15, 2011 in favor of the university (http://tinyurl.com/7ubn6cy). By contrast, two courts have tried the Ward case against Eastern Michigan University (EMU), with two disparate decisions (http://tinyurl.com/7ocqvhh). The first verdict was in favor of EMU and was subsequently appealed by Ward. The appellate court concluded that a jury should try the case, which is at present the most recent decision.

While the case continues through legal proceedings, several state lawmakers in Michigan have responded to the issue by creating House Bill 5040 (http://tinyurl.com/cf8nxrh) and Senate Bill 518 (http://tinyurl.com/7jbp58b). Called “The Julea Ward Freedom of Conscience Act,” this piece of legislation would enable counseling, social work, and psychology students to refer clients based on their religious or moral beliefs. This is similar to the way that Julea Ward referred a gay client on religious grounds; however, under the proposed law the university’s remediation plan would be illegal. Under “The Julea Ward Freedom of Conscience Act,” any remediation or consequence for such referrals would be unlawful.

The bill has been introduced to both the Michigan House and Senate. Both bills have been subsequently referred to the committee on education for further review. If you are interested in charting the bill’s progress you can visit the Michigan legislature’s webpage (http://tinyurl.com/cykn58y).

Michigan Legislature Introduces Counselor Education Law

Travis W. Schermer

The College of Saint Rose

HOT TOPIC: Social Networking Policies

We have debated “friending” clients, we have discussed how to include social networking into our ethical codes, and we have seen the consequences of posting too much information about ourselves. Not only are professional organizations trying to address the increased usage of social networking sites, but now we are seeing master’s and doctoral counseling programs beginning to implement social networking specific policies as part of their program policy manuals. Programs are moving in this direction in effort to promote appropriate social networking disclosure, support ethical behavior, and avoid any negative discussions about programs. See the following websites that discuss social networking and counseling:

Social Networking Revolution Video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NB_P-_NUdLw&feature=related Social Networking Scenarios: http://my.counseling.org/2011/03/08/social-networking-and-counseling/Social Networking Websites and Counselors-In-Training: www.counselingoutfitters.com/vistas/vistas11/Article_64.pdf

Once you’ve looked at the sites, consider: Does your program need a social networking policy? How would students react?

What would be the benefit? What would be the downside?

In seeking to contribute in some way to NARACES, I recently assumed the role of Chair for a newly created column, Excellence in Teaching Interest Network (sounds important, right?). My task, in short, is to explore the topic of effective instructional techniques, a topic that has, since the inception of my short career as a counselor educator, consumed my psyche. This obsessive interest was born from various struggles and curiosities related to teaching—from pre-tenure anxiety that I would fail to earn high enough student scores to make tenure, to frustration over behaviors of master-level students reflective of the middle school students I’d known as a school counselor, to a purely scholarly interest in what makes a ‘master’ instructor a master. I should note that, before submission of my tenure dossier over a year ago, that dossier was reviewed by an administrator (pre-submission) and I was advised to take out the word pedagogy. That word, that very concept, seemed to assault the sensibilities of my tenured colleagues, I was warned. Indeed, I’ve noted a sort of disdain for the topic (effective instruction) in general, across the universities in which I have studied or worked. In consulting with colleagues at various settings and in myriad disciplines, virtually no one had received instructional training for basics such as creating and delivering effective lectures and tests/exams; effective technology practices; responding appropriately to problematic student behaviors. When seeking consult with my more advanced colleagues, in the hopes of improving certain instructional skills, I’d receive advice related to crowd-pleasing, such as serve pizza more often, get to know about their private lives, and use up-to-date technology and discussions to make it fun. Conversely, in attending trainings and reading the literature that highlights exemplar instructors, those faculty would note spending well over 40 hours a week preparing complicated lectures and grading lengthy

assignments (and they also, by the way, seemed exhausted)—this induced great guilt, as I possessed neither the time nor the inclination to give over my career fully to perfecting instructional practice. However, none of this advice, nor those role models, spoke to my own experience as a student at various University settings. Thinking back to those professors from whom I highly enjoyed and learned a great deal, I recalled something very different--many never knew my, or any other students’, names or life stories, none served me food, very few used high tech or interactive teaching techniques, and many were terrible test-makers and lecturers (according to current directives in teaching, at least). However, two things those professors all had in common were a passion and expertise regarding their discipline, and a commitment to sharing that knowledge with others—and so I learned. It makes me wonder about the excessive pressure I put upon myself to incorporate fancy technology and manically varied (dare I say entertaining) lectures to students. It makes me wonder what matters most in effectively transferring knowledge. My hope is to tap into your collective wisdoms and experiences in addressing some of these topics, while drawing from other sources to report additional suggestions—suggestions for best (and enjoyable) practices for both the instructor and student, rather than the ‘perfect’ or ‘right’ strategies—I believe if we care, and know our topic well, we already are doing it right. Yet there is always room for improvement, and for increasing our own, and our students’, enjoyment/engagement. Look for my first column to present a teaching tool currently in use with nursing students at my University setting, as a means of reducing client stigma and increase practitioner empathy in working with persons who hear voices in their head. Also look for emails seeking questions and input from you for future columns.

Visions in Teaching Excellence

Krista M. Malott

Villanova University

Want to take part in the Excellence in Teaching Committee?? Contact Dr. Krista Malott with your questions and input at:

krista.malott@villanova.edu

Articles of Interest

for New Faculty

Are you interested in learning more about what to expect as a new faculty? Would you like tips and suggestions for managing your first few years in a new position? Want some tips for your tenure portfolio? Check out these articles!

• First-Year Experiences of Female Tenure Track Counselor Educators (Nelson, McGlothlin, & Bubenzer, 2008)

http://www.shsu.edu/~piic/winter2008/Nelson.html

• If You Need Luggage to Submit your Portfolio to Academic Affairs, It’s Too Big! A Guide to Selection and Organization of Portfolio Materials (Markunas, 2010)

http://mscaunion.org/perspec/2010/100801.pdf

• What’s Your Advice to New Faculty Members? (Barreca, 2010)

http://chronicle.com/blogs/brainstorm/whats-your-advice-to-new-faculty-members/26455

NEW FACULTY NEWS

New Faculty - How can you use this time wisely?

Megan M. KrellFitchburg State University

Summer is here! Now what?Congratulations the semester is over! Whether you have just

graduated or you are just finishing your first year or two, this summer CAN be a time of both relaxation and productivity! These tips will help you get there! Also, check out the tips for graduate students as well! You might find helpful information there too!

1. Keep a schedule Just because it is summer, that doesn’t mean that your calendar should never open up. Set realistic goals for yourself throughout the summer. Remember, tasks might take a little longer because of all of the wonderful summer distractions, but don’t let that stop you from getting something accomplished.

2. Know your school resources Does your school have a grant center, center for teaching excellence, or any summer professional development opportunities for faculty? This is the time to take advantage of programming and partnerships that you may be too busy for during the semester. Also, meeting people over the summer provides a more casual atmosphere to connect with colleagues.

3. Work on those manuscripts When making your schedule, put in time for working on manuscripts and other research projects. Summer is also a good time to connect with colleagues and work on getting those IRB proposals ready for the fall. Check out the New Faculty Interest Network (NFIN) research database for ideas on great connections!

4. Rejuvenate What gets you back on track? Whether it’s lying on the beach, taking a hike in the woods, or falling asleep in a hammock, take some time to rejuvenate. This will help you be more focused when do you begin to accomplish those items on your summer to-do list. Another fun way to relax, but not break the bank is day trips. Check out these day trips: http://gonewengland.about.com/od/attractions/tp/aanewenglandfreethingstodo.htm http://www.roadtripamerica.com/DayTrips/Day-Trips-from-New-York-City.htm http://dc.about.com/od/daytrips/Day_Trips_Near_Washington_DC.htm

The NARACES gradaute student committee strives to provide a home for graduate students seeking a degree in counseling or counselor education in the North Atlantic Region. If you have questions or concerns, you have a graduate student representative who can help. If you have suggestions or want to get involved, let us know, we would love to have you join us!

Graduate Student Committee UpdateJodi L. Bartley

Plymouth State University

The graduate student committee is happy to report that we have new members!!! To date, the committee is comprised of the following students:

Nicole Pacheco from Ramapo CollegePam Wells from Idaho State University

Claudette Brown-Smythe from Syracuse UniversityJohn Conteh from West Chester University

Mike Hannon from Pennsylvania State UniversityKatheryne Hubbard from University at Buffalo

Throughout the past few months, we have been meeting by conference call and discussing ideas for future growth and potential. With the help of Timothy Poynton, the new NARACES website has a forum designated specifically for graduate students. We encourage everyone to log in, introduce themselves, and use the forum for professional growth and connection.

Additionally, we have been working to market the graduate student committee more and encourage students to join. The latest edition of the newsletter included information about the graduate student committee, and students are always encouraged to participate.

Finally, the graduate student committee has been active in brainstorming ideas for making the upcoming NARACES conference student-friendly (especially for master’s students). We are still in the process of planning at this point, but we are encouraged by the depth and breadth of ideas thus far. With the help of flyers created by Nicole Pacheco, students in counseling programs in the NARACES region will be more personally invited to the conference. You won’t want to miss this conference!

As always, we welcome any students who would like to participate in the graduate student committee. If you are interested, please contact Nicole Pacheco at npacheco@ramapo.edu

GRADUATE STUDENT NOOK

Summer Tips

for Graduate

Students

By Jodi L. Bartley

Plymouth State

University

Sam Keen once said, “Deep summer is when laziness finds respectability.” Summer is an exciting time for us as students (and probably professors too) – usually because it signifies a bit of a break in workload. Interestingly enough, though, for those who pride themselves on productivity (which could characterize many students), the open space of summer can be a little disconcerting. To balance both relaxation and productivity throughout the summer months, try following this cycle.

1. Downshift: Once the spring semester is over, allow yourself a few days to “downshift.” The end of spring can be a busy time for many students, and oftentimes, a few days of pure laziness are needed in order to recharge. Grant yourself permission to enter “id” mode: lie on the couch, watch your favorite movies, and read books purely for pleasure. If you notice a feeling of guilt creeping in, practice the therapeutic intervention of thought-stopping. After all, you’ve been attending school to learn therapy techniques – might as well use them on yourself!

2. Connect: Once you feel a bit more rejuvenated, you can slowly crawl out of hibernation mode and begin connecting with the world again. Spend some much-needed time with friends and family members (those whom you neglected while cramming for your last final). Enrich your life by attending neighborhood events, participating in summer activities, or even volunteering in the community. Additionally, take this time to enjoy the beauty of nature and connect with spirituality. Paddling a canoe across a glassy lake at sunrise can be a profoundly moving experience.

3. Research interest areas: After you feel as though you have had time to downshift and connect, you may find that you feel an itch toward greater productivity (not to say that the other areas aren’t productive in their own ways, though). With this feeling, you may want to begin lightly researching areas that you find interesting. Oftentimes in graduate school, we cannot fully explore our research interests because of other requirements. This is a time to allow your mind to run free with new ideas. Always wondered about the link between mindfulness and counseling; research it!

4. Upshift: Toward the end of the summer, it will once again be time to begin thinking about the upcoming semester. Take some time to mentally and logistically prepare yourself for this. You could buy a new calendar and schedule upcoming responsibilities, obtain your books for upcoming classes and begin reading, or even clean and organize your desk space to prepare for the work ahead. This physical preparation will also begin to prepare your mind for the upcoming semester.

Finally, when the semester begins, smile and enjoy the craziness – knowing that summer is just around the corner.

GRADUATE STUDENT NOOK

Find us online!Don’t forget to find us online

at www.naraces.org! Once you log in, you can update your profile, upload a picture, and search your fellow colleagues. Also online we have discussion boards, newsletter archives, journal archives, and conference updates!

Want to contribute?Articles and items for

consideration along with comments and constructive criticisms can be sent to the Victoria Palmisano vep@buffalo.edu, or Megan Krell mkrell@fitchburgstate.edu for consideration in the next newsletter. We look forward to hearing from you!

Spotlight on a Grad StudentWe want to showcase your

graduate students! If you want to acknowledge a student or fellow classmate for his/her hard work and dedication, let us know! Is it going to be a lot of work for me to nominate someone? NO! All you need to do is send their name, school, and email address to mkrell@fitchburgstate.edu.

Find us on Facebook and LinkedIn!

•Facebook Group: NARACES

•LinkedIn Group: NARACES

Thank you for the service of the NARACES Executive Committee:President    Victoria  Palmisano

Immediate  Past  PresidentStuart  Chen-­‐Hayes

President  ElectSummer  Reiner

Secretary  Lourdes  Rivera  

Secretary  ElectHridaya  Hall

TreasurerRichard  Shin

WebmasterTim  Poynton

Communications  ChairMegan  Krell

Membership  ChairTracy  Stinchfield

Awards  Committee  ChairMichael  Mariska

Journal  EditorEdina  Renfro-­‐Michel

Excellence  In  Teaching  Committee  ChairKrista  Malott

Graduate  Student  RepresentativeJodi  Bartley

Meet the Newsletter Committee:

Jodi Bartley Plymouth State University

Megan Krell Fitchburg State University

Victoria Palmisano University at Buffalo