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<p class="MsoNormal">Dear Students, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">We value you and are grateful that you chose Ohio University as your space for becoming a counselor or counselor educator and remain committed to offering you a quality educational experience.
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<p class="MsoNormal">We wanted to reach out and share with you some changes which have taken place. Dr. Robinson, program coordinator will be on medical leave through January 10, 2022. Dr. Tamarine Foreman will be stepping in as Interim Program Coordinator
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<p class="MsoNormal">We are in the process of identifying the best way to ensure the Legal and Ethical course and the Mental Health Consultation are fully supported so you can continue receiving valuable and quality instruction.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Please reach out to Dr. Foreman or Dr. Bhat with any questions regarding the Counselor Education Program. And as always we appreciate your suggestions. <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">All of us are committed to supporting you in your journey through our program.
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<p class="MsoNormal">Take good care of your physical and emotional health during these trying times!<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Sincerely, <o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Tamarine Foreman, Assistant Professor & Interim Program Coordinator, Counselor Education (Fall 2021)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Chris Bhat, Professor, Department Chair, Counseling and Higher Education<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Yegan Pillay, Professor, Counselor Education<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Dr. Bilal Urkmez, Assistant Professor, Counselor Education<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><i><span style="font-family:"Apple Chancery";color:#7030A0">Be Well. Stay Well. <o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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Christine Suniti Bhat, PhD, LPC, LSC (OH)<br>
Professor & Chair, Department of Counseling & Higher Education</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333">Dr. Tommie Radd Professor of School Counseling</span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333">ASGW Rep to ACA Governing Council 2020-2023</span></i><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background:white"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333">Phone: 740-214-1626; Fax: 740-593-0477; Email:
<a href="mailto:bhatc@ohio.edu"><span style="color:blue">bhatc@ohio.edu</span></a><br>
Website: <a href="https://www.ohio.edu/education/bhatc"><span style="color:blue">https://www.ohio.edu/education/bhatc</span></a><br>
Media: <a href="https://www.ohio.edu/experts/expert/christine-suniti-bhat"><span style="color:blue">https://www.ohio.edu/experts/expert/christine-suniti-bhat</span></a></span><span style="font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Segoe UI",sans-serif;color:#333333"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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