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Dr. Katie Cherry, a Louisiana State University psychology professor and Executive Director of the LSU Life Course and Aging Center, is leading the “LSU Disaster Resilience and Recovery Project: The Great Flood of 2016.” Dr. Cherry is working with Dr. Matt Calamia and Dr. Emily Elliott also from LSU, to understand how disaster stress impacts peoples lives and health. The researchers are looking for individuals who moved to the Baton Rouge area in 2005 or after because of property damage in hurricanes Katrina or Rita, and for individuals who flooded in 2016 and who also had catastrophic damage in the 2005 hurricane. Participants must be 18 years or older and live in East Baton Rouge, Livingston, or Ascension Parish.
Cherry recently presented some of her work at the Science Café, held as part of the Louisiana Psychological Association’s recent convention. The Café, Co-Chaired by Dr. T. Scott Smith and Dr. Bridget Sonnier-Hillis.
Dr. Kaite Cherry (L) with Dr. Bridget Sonnier-Hillis at a recent convention where Dr. Cherry described her research in disaster resilience to psychologists.
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Editors Note: For our July 4th holiday issue we decided to share again the photography of Dr. Tom Stigall. He has embraced photography in his retirement and he also served as the president of the Louisiana Photographic Society and a photographic artist. He has had work accepted for a national competition hosted at LSU. “My work is eclectic as to subject matter,” he said. “It is the product of a desire to preserve images that will be experienced by the viewer as meaningful: esthetically pleasing, sympathetic and nurturing, awe-inspiring or arresting.”
These delightful views of the LSU University Lakes and the interesting inhabitants in our state earned him and the Times a first place from the Louisiana Press Association for Best Photo Package in 2013.
All photos by Dr. Tom Stigall.
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Dr. John Simoneaux and Professional Training Resources will present this year’s Summer Symposium from July 18 to 20 at the Paragon Casino Resorts, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, La.
Highlighted this year are Dr. Simoneaux who will present “The Influence of Bias and Stereotypes.” This presentation will explain how inherent and unrecognized biases influence assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems in children and adults
Also highlighted is Dr. Naomi Friedberg who will present “Stress and our Brains: Eating, Exercising and Sleeping our way to Mental Health. Dr. Byron Simoneaux will present on “Diagnostic Decisions,” and Nicole Siegfried, Ph.D., will present, “Digesting Eating Disorders: Intervention and Treatment. Misty Wainwright, MA, will present, “Non-Traditional Families.”
“The Summer Symposium is an annual event that combines our traditional high-quality informational seminars with fun,” said Dr. Simoneaux.
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Dr. Christopher Parkinson Receives Early Career Honor
The Louisiana Psychological Association named Christopher R. L. Parkinson, PhD, as the 2018 Early Career Psychologist.
Dr. Parkinson is a licensed Psychologist in the state of LA and is a current staff member at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System (SLVHCS) in New Orleans. He works clinically in the area of Behavioral Medicine and is a core member of his facility’s Interdisciplinary Palliative Care Team. Within SLVHCS, he is the mental health representative for Oncology/Hematology, a member of the steering committee for telehealth, and is a designated tele-mental health champion.
He has worked with Dr. Karen Slaton in health psychology including functioning as part of the Palliative Care Interdisciplinary Team providing assessment of all newly referred Veterans and follow up for those identified as suffering or at risk for maladjustment. Patient-centered care is provided for Veterans through various modalities and settings including face to face and telehealth interventions. Interventions are also provided to Veteran’s family or caregivers to prevent caregiver burden as well as interventions to assist with normative and persistent complex bereavement. He was honored with the 2017 SLVHCS Outstanding Performance Award FY16, the College of Health Professions Clinical Education Award, the Kriszta Szabo Cultural Diversity & Sensitivity Award, among others.
Dr. Parkinson’s research interests include acceptance and meaning at the end of life, resilience in chronic illness, and identifying aspects of behavior change.
He serves on the SLVHCS Telehealth Steering Committee and is a Telehealth Champion for Mental Health, the SLVHCS Mental Health Representative for Oncology/Hematology, and the SLVHCS New Employee Orientation presenter for Palliative Care. He serves in the New Orleans Palliators Extraordinaire (NOPE) Journal Club as a Founding Member, serves in the Louisiana Psychological Association Earlier Career Member and VA & Military Psychology Committees, and is a member of the International Society of Behavioral Medicine and the Society of Behavioral Medicine and of the Association of VA Psychology Leaders, among other roles.
He is a graduate of Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine & Science’s (North Chicago, IL) Clinical Psychology program with emphasis in Health Psychology. He completed internship training at the Gulf Coast Veterans Health Care System in Biloxi, MS and a fellowship in Pain & Behavioral Medicine at the Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System in New Orleans.
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Summer Symposium in Marksville, July 18–20
Dr. John Simoneaux and Professional Training Resources will present this year’s Summer Symposium from July 18 to 20 at the Paragon Casino Resorts, 711 Paragon Place, Marksville, La.
Highlighted this year are Dr. Simoneaux who will present “The Influence of Bias and Stereotypes.” This presentation will explain how inherent and unrecognized biases influence assessment, diagnosis and treatment of mental health problems in children and adults.
Also highlighted is Dr. Naomi Friedberg who will present “Stress and our Brains: Eating, Exercising and Sleeping our way to Mental Health.” Dr. Friedberg will explain the psychoneuroimmunology, autonomic nervous system, and the hypothalamus- pituitary-adrenal axis, and the connections with mental health.
Dr. Byron Simoneaux will present on “Diagnostic Decisions,” and discuss the potential pitfalls involved in diagnosis, the dangers of misdiagnosis, and problems relating to multiple diagnoses in children and adults.
Nicole Siegfried, Ph.D., will present, “Digesting Eating Disorders: Intervention and Treatment. Misty Wainwright, MA, will present, “Non-Traditional Families.”
“The Summer Symposium is an annual event that combines our traditional high-quality informational seminars with fun,” said Dr. Simoneaux. “It gives attendees a chance to earn a 23 C.E. hours in a few days, including ethics hours, in a relaxing atmosphere. Attendees have the chance to interact with professionals from all disciplines, all across the state.”
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APA in San Francisco August 9 – 12, 2018
The American Psychological Association will hold it’s 2018 Convention August 9–12 in San Francisco, California.
Keynote Speaker is Bryan Stevenson, JD, acclaimed public interest attorney Bryan Stevenson, JD, founder and executive director of the Equal Justice Initiative. Organizers note that, “Stevenson is a fierce and devoted advocate for the powerless in the criminal justice system. Under his leadership, the Equal Justice Initiative has won major legal challenges, reversals or release for more than 100 wrongly condemned prisoners on death row, exposed abuse of the incarcerated and aided children prosecuted as adults. At the U.S. Supreme Court, he won a historic ruling that mandatory life- without-parole sentences for children 17 or younger are unconstitutional.”
Recipient of the APA Award for Outstanding Lifetime Contributions to Psychology, Margaret Beale Spencer, PhD, will speak about pioneering work in adolescent psychology and her mentorship of young psychologists who have become mentors themselves. “With a research emphasis on resiliency, identity and competence formation, Dr. Spencer forged new paths in the cognitive and socio-emotional aspects of development, particularly with young people of color and from low-resource family backgrounds,” said organizers.
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A host of professors, psychological scientists, and students presented their work at the recent Convention of the Southwestern Psychological Association held in April in Houston Texas. The theme for this year was, “Tomorrow’s Challenges. Psychology’s Solutions.”
Among those supporting the convention as program reviewers were: Burton Ashworth – University of Louisiana Monroe; Brooke Breaux – University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Daniel Chadborn – Southeastern Louisiana University; Manyu Li – University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Cynthia Lindsey – Northwestern State University; Valanne MacGyvers – University of Louisiana at Lafayette; Janelle McDaniel – University of Louisiana at Monroe; and Seth Tackett – University of Louisiana at Monroe.
Teresa Wozencraft, University of Louisiana – Lafayette, was honored as a financial supporter.
Research and researchers from across the state included a list of papers and presentations by the Lake Charles Research Group. This group branches through the state and includes: Burton Ashworth, University of Louisiana Monroe; Grishma Poudel, University of Louisiana Monroe; Seth Tackett, University of Louisiana Monroe; Melissa Thorne, University of Louisiana Monroe; Lawrence Dilks, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Kimberly Hutchinson, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital; Sandra Viggiani, Lake Charles Clinical Trials; and Billie Myers, Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.
Members of the Lake Charles group authored presentations for: “Rutter Theory and A LONGSCAN Cohort,” “Caregiver Psychopathology and Child Mental Health Status,” “Has the Time Arrived to License Master Level Psychologists?” “2018 And 2020 APA Rule Changes for Admission to Doctoral Programs,” “A Pilot Study of The Relationship Between the SLUMS and Moca,” “Case Study of An Individual with Multiple System Atrophy,” “An Analysis of The Neuropsychological Consequences of Bilateral Stroke,” “How to Gain Admission to A Doctoral Program in Clinical Psychology,” “Is a Soft Answer Always Optimal in Turning Away Wrath?” “Relationship of Caregiver Neglect and Conduct Disorder,” and “A Five Year Analysis of Hemorrhagic and Ischemic Cerebral Vascular Accidents.”
Melissa Hawthorne, Louisiana State University-Shreveport, presented, “A Multi- Factor Approach to Student Success: Motivation, Social Support, And Study Skills.”
Louisiana Tech University had several presentations. Nathalie Campsen and Walter Buboltz presented, “Internet Use, Well- Being, And Sleep: Examining the Relationship Amongst College Students.”
Nathalie Campsen, Dylan Harrell and Walter Buboltz presented, “College Students’ Lifestyle Appraisal, Well- Being, And Sleep: What Is the Relationship?”
Kim Ernst and Camila Casaw, both from Loyola University New Orleans, presented, “Effect of A Body Surveillance Manipulation on Young Adults' Body Satisfaction Perceptions.”
McNeese State University also had several presentations.
Bianca Augustine and Jimmy Trahan, both McNeese University, presented, “Conformity in Social Media Postings,” with Nicholas Skinner.
“Come Here, Go Away: Familiarity and Willingness to Interact with Mental Illness,” was presented by Bianca Augustine, Kevin Yaudes, and Jessica Taylor, all with McNeese State University
Bianca Augustine and Linda Brannon, McNeese State University, presented, “Is Beauty in The Ethnicity of the Beholder?”
McNeese’s Bianca Augustine and Kevin Yaudes presented, “When Clients Are Best Served by A Team: A Collaborative Counseling Model.”
“Perceptions of Academic Dishonesty,” was presented by McNeese’s Dena Matzenbacher, Linda Brannon, and Bianca Augustine, with Kane Vest.
Cynthia Lindsey, Northwestern State University, chaired a SWPA Talk Session: Cross-Cultural 2, and presented, “Mediation of Parental Acceptance and Fear of Intimacy in African American Students,” with Shaila Khan, of Tougaloo College.
Ayla Owens, also with Northwestern State University, presented, “Criminal Thinking as a Predictor of Recidivism Within a Louisiana Inmate Population.”
Paula Varnado-Sullivan, Southeastern Louisiana University, Paris Williams, Southeastern Louisiana University, and Frank Mons, Southeastern Louisiana University, presented, “So Is It Fake News?”
Daniel Chadborn, Southeastern Louisiana University, served as a reviewer but also presented a range of work including:
“The Cheerleader Effect: Successful Replication and Attempted Expansion;” “Perceived Stigma, Social Identity, And Group Norms as Predictors of Prosocial Behavior,” “Bottom Prejudice: Negative Evaluations of Sex Role Identity in The Gay Community,” “Losing Heterosexuality: Straight Men Who Sleep with Men and Sex Roles,” “Welcome to The Rainbow? Evaluations of Trans- People's Sexuality;” “All Play and No Work: Examining Dominant and Submissive Fantasies,” and “A Social Identity Perspective of Personality Differences Between Fan and Non-Fan Identities.”
Also from Southeastern were Casey Waters, Nicole Thibodeaux, and Suzanne Booth- Ledoux, presenting, “The Modern Student: Examining Supervisor Influence on School Role Overload and Wellbeing.”
“Helping Students Help Themselves: An Assessment of Recovery in College Students,” was presented by Suzanne Booth-Ledoux, Faith Allen, and Casey Waters, all of Southeastern Louisiana University.
The University of Lafayette had the largest showing in the state, including Finalist in the Student Competition, Alyssa LaCour and Brooke Breaux.
Sydney Andrews, Valanne MacGyvers, and Savannah D'aubin, all with University of Louisiana at Lafayette, presented, “Autism Knowledge Among College Students.”
“A Multi-Media Study on Immersion Levels and Aggressive Cognitions,” was presented by Laken Mckenzie, Taylor Laviolette, and Amy Brown, all University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
Raven Douglas, Eva Lieberman, Emily Alleman, and Amy Brown, University of Louisiana At Lafayette, presented “Effects of Relationships on Bystander Perceptions of Sexual Violence.”
Alyssa Lacour and Brooke Breaux, presented, “Understanding the Relation Between Depression, ADHD, and Rumination.”
“Death Anxiety of a Loved One in A Cross-Cultural Study,” was presented by Andre Rodriquez, University of Louisiana at Lafayette Psi Chi.
“Dispositional Qualities Behind Behaviors in Response to Socially Rejecting Moments,” was presented Ashley Hughes.
Dylan John, Aline Gossen, and Amy Brown, all University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL), presented, “Perceptions of Safety and Effectiveness into Bystander Scenarios.”
“Adolescent Sexual Education: The Role of the Internet,” was presented by Michelle Simon, Layne Hardy, and Valanne MacGyvers, ULL.
“Effects of Mortality Salience on News Media Interpretation,” was presented by Trey Delcambre, Brooke Breaux, and Hanh Vu, ULL.
Melanie Schanke and Amy Brown, presented, “Factors Influencing Post-Traumatic Distress and Growth Following Sexual Assault.”
“Adaptive Functioning and Attachments in Adult-Children of Early Childhood Divorce,” was presented by Alexis Mayeux, ULL.
Valanne MacGyvers, Kristine Melancon, both ULL, and Audra Jensen, presented, “The Role of Parent Involvement and Supervision in The Prediction of College Success.”
Caitlin Daigle, Elizabeth Bakies, and Theresa Wozencraft, all ULL, presented, “Parental Loyalty Conflict and Psychological Maltreatment: Risks and Resource.”
“Anxiety/Depression in College-Aged Population Who Experienced Parental Loyalty Conflict Behaviors,” was presented by Taylor Mayer, ULL.
“The Role of Self-Efficacy and Perceived Reward and Recognition in Undergraduate Education,” was presented by Manyu Li, University of Louisiana at Lafayette and Sandi Van Lieu.
Researchers form the University of Louisiana– Monroe, presented a number of projects.
Mary Elizabeth Bridges, Seth Tackett, and Janelle McDaniel, all from The University of Louisiana Monroe, presented, “Ethnic Differences in General Fear of Failure in College Students.”
Janelle McDaniel and Seth Tackett, also presented, “Ethnic and Cultural Influences on College Students’ Self Efficacy.”
Seth Tackett and Jack Palmer, both University of Louisiana Monroe, presented, “The Relationship Between the Dark Triad and Altruistic Behavior.”
And “Effects of Gender on Rating Culpability and Punishment for Crime,” was presented by Melissa Thorne and Jack Palmer, University of Louisiana Monroe.
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La. Department of Health Publishes Emergency Rules Terminating Services
On May 20, Rebekah E. Gee MD, MPH published Emergency Rules to reduce or elimine services to deal with budget shortfalls. In the Louisiana Register Dr. Gee authored and published a notice of the declaration of emergency for the office of behavioral health, adult behavioral health services
“As a result of a budgetary shortfall in state fiscal year (SFY) 2018-2019, the department has determined that it is necessary to promulgate an Emergency Rule to amend the provisions governing adult behavioral health services to terminate coverage for community psychiatric support and treatment (CPST) services and psychosocial rehabilitation services for Medicaid recipients 21 years of age and older,” Gee wrote.
“This action is being taken to avoid a budget deficit in the Medical Assistance Program. It is estimated that implementation of this Emergency Rule will reduce expenditures in the Medicaid Program by approximately $39,610,680 for state fiscal year 2018-2019.”
Also effective July 1, the Department of Health, Bureau of Health Services Financing repeals all of the provisions governing Medicaid reimbursement for ambulatory surgical center services. This results in savings of $15,641,124, Dr. Gee wrote.
Cutbacks also include the elimination of outpatient substance use disorders services for adults, with reductions of $46,912,253.
Hospitals were also affected. Dr. Gee said that changes to revise and clarify the criteria for payments to public state-operated hospitals and Louisiana low-income academic hospitals are to reduce expenditures by $451,810,562.
Also reduced was the Medicaid eligibility when the Medically Needy Program was terminated and reductions of approximately $32,730,908.
Also the provisional Medicaid program was terminated, with reductions of $106,579,573.
Nursing facility services were reduced to eliminate payments for leave of absence days for patients who are on leave due to hospitalization or visits to home and/or family members, a $2,972,805 reduction.
Pediatric Day Health Care Program Termination Rule will reduce expenditures in the Medicaid Program by approximately $30,326,012.
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Gov. Launches Initiative to Improve Cancer Outcomes
On May 11, Gov. John Bel Edwards announced a new partnership between health care, business, government and community leaders from across the state aimed at curbing cancer in Louisiana, which has the fourth-worst cancer outcomes in the US. The goals of the new efforts are to improve early detection, patient care, and outcomes, by aligning policies and practices across the state.
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Gov. Praises New Orleans Sports Foundation for 2024 Super Bowl Bid
Gov. John Bel Edwards released a statement congratulating the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation for leading the effort that secured the Super Bowl 24 would be held in New Orleans: “This is an exciting time to be in Louisiana, and we couldn’t be happier about hosting the Super Bowl in New Orleans for the 11th time. This decision by the NFL is further proof that New Orleans is a top tier destination for major sporting and entertainment events. With a $480 million impact to New Orleans, the Super Bowl stands to be a major economic boost to the region. I want to congratulate the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation for leading the effort, and Mrs. Gayle Benson and the entire New Orleans Saints organization for serving as tremendous ambassadors for Louisiana as they made the final pitch. …”
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Psychology Board Engages Three Psychologists for Complaints Work
According to documents approved April 20 and posted with the March minutes of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists, board members passed three resolutions to retain the services of the current Complaints Coordinator, but also engaged two other psychologists to assist when required, as Complaints Coordinators.
The resolutions were dated March 16, 2018, and noted, “… the nature of the functions performed by the Board require the continuing services of a COMPLAINTS COORDINATOR who is a licensed psychologist, with experience in forensics, to review complaints and direct the investigation of complaints; and
“WHEREAS potential conflicts of interest may arise, the Board requires more than one individual to serve in this role; …”
The resolution noted that Sasha J. Lambert, Ph.D. has been found to be qualified for this position and previously contracted with Board to provide these services to the satisfaction of the Board and her fees would be $100 per hour for a review but not to exceed $200 per case in a Request for Investigation.
The document noted that Dr. Lambert would receive $100 per hour for review of an Administrative Complaint pleading not to exceed $100, and also $100 per hour for meetings with attorneys, investigator, executive director, and board for preliminary hearings.
The board is to offer Dr. Lambert a multi-year contract as Complaints Coordinator I from July 2018 to 2021 for an amount not to exceed $36,000.
A second resolution put forth by the LSBEP noted:
“WHEREAS Erin Skaff Vandenweghe, Psy.D. has been found to be qualified for this position and previously contracted with Board to provide these services to the satisfaction of the Board;” and is to be engaged as a Complaints Coordinator I, for a fiscal-year beginning July 1,2018 and ending June 30,2019 for an amount not to exceed a maximum of $5,000, according to the resolution.
A third resolution noted, “Mark P. Vigen, Ph.D. has been found to be qualified for this position and previously contracted with Board to provide these services to the satisfaction of the Board;” and approving engaging with Dr. Vigen also at the fees of $100 per hour not to exceed $200 per case and $100 for Administrative Complaints. Dr. Vigen is to provide services as Complaints Coordinator Ill, for a fiscal-year beginning July 1, 2018 and ending June 30,2019 for an amount not to exceed a maximum of $1,999.
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From the Minutes Selected Items from March Discussions of the Louisiana State Board of Examiners of Psychologists
Eric Cerwonka, Plaintiff, filed Executive Director a Rule to Show Cause in the 19 1h JDC, for assessment of specific court costs and attorney fees in the matter No. 656,587, Sec. 24. The matter was heard on March 5, 2018. Judge Caldwell denied Plaintiffs Rule to Show Cause.
Finance Committee Report Dr. Griffin reported that he reviewed and approved Leave Reports for Ms. Monic. Dr. Griffin reported that he reviewed and approved Bank Reconciliations prepared by Ms. Monic from February 2018. The Board reviewed and by motion of Dr. Henke accepted the Financial Statements for February 2018 prepared by Valerie Dominique, CPA. Ms. Dominique's report stated that: "We currently have budgeted to have a Net Income (Income- Expenses) of $5,737. With 4 months remaining in this fiscal year, you currently have a Net Income (profit) of $161,503.86. Total Income is under budget by $10,593.53. Total expenses are under budget by $166,360.39. We have completed 8/12 months for the year. The% of Budget column should be at or below 67%. In the attached Budget report I have yellow highlighted several expense accounts that are already over 67%, so we need to be careful about spending in these categories. Otherwise, your financial position looks good."
Contract Renewals for July 1, 2018 – The Board agreed to continue contracts with Courtney P. Newton, Esq.(Attorney), Sasha J. Lambert, Ph.D.(Complaints Coordinator I), Erin Skaff Vandenweghe, Psy.D. (Complaints Coordinator II), Mark P. Vigen, Ph.D. (Complaints Coordinator III), Statewide Surveillance (Licensed Investigators) and Valerie Dominique (CPA) by formal resolutions adopted this date, attached as part of these minutes. Sparkhound will be considered at a later date upon receipt of a quote to upgrade platform and develop online Jurisprudence Examination.
Draft Rule Revisions -The Board reviewed the final drafts of rules revising Continuing Education, Inactive Status, Emeritus Status, Fees, and Provisional Licensure. Ms. Monic was directed to distribute the drafts for comment prior to filing for publication.
Dr. Lambert moved to enter Executive Session pursuant to LSA R.S.42:17.A(4), to review credentials and vet nominees to the LSSP Committee, review matters under litigation, and conduct oral examinations and file reviews. By motion of Dr. Boggs, the board unanimously agreed to close executive session to enter the following into the record:
Dr. Crouch recused herself from discussions regarding pending litigation, specifically:
U.S. DISTRICT COURT WESTERN DISTRICT OF LOUISIANA- LAFAYETTE DIVISION, Eric Cerwonka v. LSBEP Civil Action No.6:17-cV-01095-UDJ-CBW and JST LOUISIANA CIRCUIT COURT OF APPEALS, No 2017- CA-1199,Appeal from the 191h JDC
Appointment to LSSP Committee to fill the July 1.2018 – June30,2021 seat-In accordance with the LAC Title 46 Part LXIII, Subpart 2, §3202, the Board, reviewed the self- nominations of Jessica Clark, S.S.P. and Stacey L. Johnson, M.A., S.S.P. in Executive Session. After careful consideration of the two qualified nominees, the LSBEP confirmed the appointment of Jessica Clark, S.S.P., to the LSSP Committee for the term beginning July 1,2018- June 30, 2021.
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ULM Forensic Psychology Program Ranked in Top Online Programs
College Choice Ranking has placed the University of Louisiana – Monroe’s Forensic Psychology masters program as one of the top ten for quality training and as first in the country for affordability.
The raters said, “The most affordable program on our list with a net price of just $9,145 per year, the University of Louisiana at Monroe (ULM) is a public university with a lot to offer. Its online branch, eULM offers over 30 degree programs, and was recently named the #1 online program in Louisiana.”
“ULM runs a well-respected and established Department of Psychology. The Forensic Psychology concentration within the Master of Science degree is just one of three other areas of focus. You can complete this concentration online. In addition to your core credits, you’ll take forensic- specific classes like: Psychopathology, Counseling in Criminal Justice, Minorities, Crime, and Criminal Law, and Psychological Assessment.”
College Choice Ranking also said, “This program strives to give students as many options as possible. While a thesis track is not required in this particular curriculum, the program allows you to pursue it alongside a faculty member. A final thesis project is especially important for students hoping to continue on to a doctorate program.”
College Choice Ranking draws their data team at College Choice, the quality resources at U.S. News & World Report, and the data at Payscale.com.
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Louisiana Employment Hits All-Time High
On May 18, Gov. Edwards released the following statement on the announcement that Louisiana hit an all-time high in the number of employed individuals since publishing began in 1976. According to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics (BLS) as of April 2018, Louisiana recorded its all-time record of seasonally adjusted employed. As a result, Louisiana has the lowest unemployment rate in a decade at 4.5 percent. “This is incredible news for our state, and it is further proof that Louisiana moving in the right direction when it comes to job availability and having a workforce that is ready to meet the demands of our growing economy,” said Gov. Edwards. The largest gain came in Education & Health Services, with 7,800 jobs added this year so far. Next was Construction, with 2,300 jobs added. Baton Rouge and Lake Charles were the highest areas.
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