[Counselor_Educ] FW: Group Work Scholarship - FINAL REMINDER

[Leinbaugh, Tracy]

Tracy Leinbaugh, PhD, NCC, PCC-S
Associate Professor and Chair, Department of Counseling and Higher Education
Ohio University
The Gladys W. and David H. Patton College of Education and Human Services
205 McCracken Hall
Athens, OH 45701

Phone: 740-593-0846
E-mail: leinbaug at ohio.edu<mailto:leinbaug at ohio.edu>

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Subject: Group Work Scholarship - FINAL REMINDER

***This is a final reminder for a group work scholarship call for applications - note that the deadline for submission is January 31, 2011.***

Students are encouraged to apply for the Association for Specialists in Group Work (ASGW) Peg Carroll Scholarship (see description below and on the ASGW website under Awards and Scholarships/Scholarships at http://www.asgw.org/).  Please pass this information on to interested students.

Lorraine J. Guth and Kelly A. McDonnell, ASGW Awards Committee Co-chairs

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Invitation for Applicants: ASGW Peg Carroll Scholarship

The ASGW Awards Committee invites applicants for the $2,000 scholarship given annually to honor Marguerite "Peg" Carroll, former ASGW President and pioneer in group work. The purpose of the award is to support the study of group work and further the understanding of group dynamics. Any student interested in the field of group work is eligible for consideration by the ASGW Awards Committee.

Applicants are requested to respond to the following questions:

1.   There are many types of group experiences such as: therapeutic and/or counseling, decision making, task oriented, psychoanalysis, quality circles, classroom meetings, etc. What area interests you the most and why?

2.   Where would you obtain training in your area of interest? Be specific in respect to trainers, institutions, workshop sponsors, etc. In addition, describe your intended degree program, if it applies.

3.   In what setting(s) and with what population do you hope to use your expertise?

4.   How do you plan to assess if you and your groups are making progress? Have you had any experience with these evaluation tools? Explain fully.

5.   List the types of groups in which you have participated.  Describe their duration and the positive and negative aspects of each experience and your role (participant, leader, intern, etc.).

6.   Describe your participation in professional organizations related to group work.

The application should have a cover sheet with name, address, home and work phone numbers, e-mail address, social security number, and the names and contact information of those writing letters of recommendation.

Letters of recommendation should be solicited from THREE professionals in the field who are familiar with the applicant's work. These letters may be from supervisors, mentors, major professors, or other individuals who are knowledgeable about the applicant's work with groups. These letters should be forwarded directly from the recommendation source to the address listed below and must be received by January 31, 2011. Recommendation letters should address topics such as group counseling skills of the applicant, evidence of ethical behavior, and evidence of professional commitment and potential.

Electronic submissions are preferred and may be submitted via email (attachment) to:  kelly.mcdonnell at wmich.edu<mailto:kelly.mcdonnell at wmich.edu>. Submissions via regular mail should include three (3) typed and double spaced copies of the application to:  Kelly McDonnell, Ph.D., Western Michigan University, CECP-5226, 1903 W Michigan Avenue, Kalamazoo, MI 49008. Applications must be received by January 31, 2011. The scholarship recipient will be announced at the ASGW Luncheon at the ACA Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. Recipients must be (or become) members of ASGW.


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