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Department of Counselor Education News
Dr. William Cross Jr. wins prestigious award
Dr. William Cross Jr. has been notified that he has been named the recipient of the 6th Annual Social Justice Action Award. This honor was initiated by Teachers College, Columbia University. This award commemorates and celebrates his significant contributions as a scholar who exemplifies the integration of multicultural initiatives with social action in the fields of psychology and education. Without a doubt, his work incorporating social justice issues of oppression, racism, and discrimination into theories about identity and psychological functioning have positively affected countless individuals. He has played a profound role in aiding many people across a variety of racial-cultural groups to truly understand the adverse effects of racism in others' lives and in their own lives.
The Accountability Bridge: A Model for Evaluating School Counseling Programs
Dr. Randy Astramovich and Dr. Wendy Hoskins have researched the program evaluation skills of counselors for several years. Their work led to the development of a
counseling program evaluation model that is featured in their new textbook, The Accountability Bridge: A Model for Evaluating School Counseling Programs. Published
in 2008, the text provides an overview of accountability and program evaluation strategies for school counselors.
Soap is a winner!
The UNLV Student Organization of Addictions Professionals (SOAP) recently won the NAADAC's Emerging Advocates of the Year Award. This completes a sweep of the Triple Crown of NAADAC, the country's leading organization of addiction professionals, Awards for UNLV. In 2004, UNLV won the Organization Achievement Award becoming the first University and Non-treatment or Medical School program to win the top program award. In 2007, Mr. Larry Ashley won the Mel Schulstad Award, the highest award for an individual in the Addictions Field. In 2008, SOAP was awarded the Emerging Advocates of the Year Award. The Counselor Education Program faculty at UNLV has emerged as leaders in the preparation of addiction professionals. Our students shine. We are very proud and pleased for this is a big need in Nevada and we are meeting it with thorough preparation of addiction counselors and the BS and MS levels.
