The SOCHE Segue - January 2011
SOCHE Talks Has Launched
The long anticipated SOCHE Talks launched on January 16, with first episode airing during “Humanities for Life” on WYSO (91.3FM).
This new SOCHE initiative was inspired by the TED Talks and developed in collaboration with ThinkTV, Dayton’s local PBS affiliate, and WYSO in an effort to enlighten the world with local knowledge.
The first 15 episodes cover a range of topics, including amazing algae, creativity and innovation, teaching Chinese to American students, the impact of alcohol on the student brain and the power of higher education. These – and other exciting topics – feature initiatives and new research originating from our region’s colleges and universities.
For a full list of upcoming episodes, bookmark SOCHE Talks today and add this series to your online television lineup.
Beating Bullying (Part II of series)
Recent research suggests that over 70 percent of kids are bullied at some point. So, who is doing the bullying?
Among kids, research shows that many bullies are “popular” kids who have raised their social status by picking on others.
“Bullies aren't looking to be loved, but they are looking to be noticed," says researcher Rene Veenstra, PhD. "They are often perceived as very popular."
Research indicates that adults who bully are likely to have personalities that are authoritarian, combined with a strong need to control or dominate.
"It flies in the face of the generally held idea that kids who pick on other kids have poor social skills and low self-esteem," says Amy Bellmore, PhD, University of Wisconsin professor of educational psychology. "... bullies tend to be aware of the social hierarchy ... and are seeking the admiration of specific people."
The knowledge that bullies are often popular and have high self-esteem should have an impact on interventions, psychologists say.
- People who bully seem to benefit from interventions that help them manage their anger.
- Interventions aimed not at the bully or the victim, but at the classroom or group as a whole have also had an impact.
- Conflict resolution and problem solving strategies should be an integral part of every school or workplace program – and everyone should learn skills for solving social conflicts.
Other types of adult bullying
Hazing – bullying that can occur masked as “ritual” or as a rite of passage to entering a team or social group. The term can refer to either physical (sometimes violent) or mental (possibly degrading) practices. Hazing is considered a felony in several US states, and anti-hazing legislation has been proposed in other states.
Workplace Bullying – Statistics show that six percent of employees experience bullying at work. Unlike the more physical form of school bullying, workplace bullying often takes place within the established rules and policies of the organization and society. When perpetrated by a group, workplace bullying is sometimes known as mobbing. It can also be known as "career assassination" in political circles.
Sources: WebMD Health News, Child Development and www.micheleborba.com
SOCHE Conferences: Service Learning
This 2011 conference will focus on Service Learning Strategies, offering valuable learning opportunities for both service learning veterans and newcomers. The conference has been designed with two tracks to provide useful and applicable information to both audiences.
Dr. Rudy Garcia, Dean of Students and professor at Central New Mexico Community College, will deliver the keynote address. Garcia will share best practices for implementing service learning into courses, perfecting existing programs and developing outcomes.
The conference also will feature breakout sessions led by regional experts and student poster presentations that highlight individual service learning experiences.
To end the event, a panel of college and university community partners will discuss working with college faculty and staff, as well as students.
Mark your calendar and register now!
Service Learning Strategies: Planning, Implementing, Refining
Monday, February 14, 2011 from 9 a.m. - 3 p.m
Cedarville University (Stevens Student Center)
For more information on SOCHE conferences and events, visit soche.org/conferences.
SOCHE Conferences: Recruiting Trends 2011
There are signs that the economy is turning around – including rumors of new jobs on the horizon. But, when employers begin to hire again, what will the new job market look like?
A SOCHE conference co-sponsored by the Career Services Offices of Cedarville University and the University of Dayton will explore:
Which sectors of the economy look most promising for new grads;
Skills that employers are seeking from recent college gradates; and
Why internships are becoming high stake events.
Dr. Phil Gardner, an economist and Director of the Collegiate Employment Research Institute at Michigan State University, will lead the conversation. Dr. Gardner will present for one hour, followed by a one hour Q&A session. Students, faculty, college personnel and employers are all encouraged to attend.
Mark your calendar and register now!
Recruiting Trends 2011 with Dr. Phil GardnerFor more information on SOCHE conferences and events, visit soche.org/conferences.
Thursday, February 17 from 8:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
University of Dayton (Kennedy Union, Boll Theater)
SOCHE Conferences: Effective Project Management
Chock-full of practical tools and insights, this session offers participants a basic framework for understanding best practices of project management.
The conference will be led by Paul Shaltry, MA, PMP, who has extensive project and program management within higher education. He is a recognized leader in the project management community, currently serving a five-year appointment on the Project Management Institute’s Standards Advisory Committee.
Shaltry will introduce the principles, processes and tools of project management, emphasizing application across the project life cycle. Learn how good charters, requirements, and practical plans can significantly reduce project failure.
Presentation slides and an overview of project and program management will be available electronically after the session.says.
Mark your calendar and register now!
Effective Project ManagementFor more information on SOCHE conferences and events, visit soche.org/conferences.
Monday, February 24, 2011 from 8 a.m. - Noon
Sinclair Community College (Building 12)
Important Deadline: Summer Intership Applications for AFIT
The deadline for first consideration is January 31.Undergraduate students who are interested in research opportunities with the Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) must apply for summer internships by January 31. SOCHE manages the summer internship program for AFIT.
AFIT internships offer hands-on learning opportunities to local and national candidates. The internships are designed for undergraduate students majoring in electrical engineering, mathematics, engineering physics and operational sciences. During the summer, these students perform graduate-level research with AFIT faculty and AFIT graduate students. Research performed at AFIT is critical in helping the Air Force carry out its mission and connects young talent to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.
Don’t miss the January 31 deadline! All positions will remain open until filled, but faculty will start placements as soon as February.
For detailed information on the application process, visit www.soche.org/students/student-internships/summer-only.
SOCHE Talks Now Online
Beating Bullying Part II of series on how to keep campuses healthy and safe
SOCHE Service Learning Conference
SOCHE Recruiting Trends 2011 Conference
SOCHE Effective Project Management Conference
Important Deadline: Summer Internship Applications for AFIT
Winter/Spring
Upcoming Events
Service Learning Strategies: Planning, Implementing, and Refinement
Monday, February 14
Cedarville University
Recruiting Trends 2011
Thursday, February 17
University of Dayton
Effective Project Management
Thursday, February 24
Sinclair Community College
Teaching Chemistry in the
21st Century
Thursday, April 7
Wittenberg University
Digital Conundrums: Stacks, Staff and Students
Wednesday, May 4
Wright State University
Ten Best Practices for Student Affairs Risk Management
Wednesday, May 25
Wright State University
More Stories About Higher Education
Harvard Missed Signs it Was Being Hoodwinked
(Boston.com)
It turns out that fooling the gatekeepers of the nation’s most selective university wasn’t as hard as it looks.
Intellectual capital ’ranking’ of 40 countries
(University World News)
In a new book a Swedish academic has ranked nations in terms of intellectual capital, and Finland, Sweden and Switzerland came out on top.
It's the breadth that matters
(Times Higher Education)
Liberal arts degrees are appearing in the UK and arousing much interest. Protagonists claim that the wide-ranging education provides more rounded individuals who are better prepared for modern employment.
Spare the Rod, Pay the Prof
(Inside Higher Ed)
University of Kentucky uses carrots, not sticks, to encourage professors to teach online – and gets good traction with its humanities faculty.
What is bullying?
Bullying is when a person or group repeatedly tries to harm someone who is weaker (or they think is weaker). Sometimes it involves direct attacks such as hitting, name-calling, teasing or taunting. Sometimes it is indirect, such as spreading rumors or trying to make others reject someone. – Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
What is cyberbullying?
Cyberbullying involves the use of information and communication technologies to support deliberate, repeated, and hostile behavior by an individual or group that is intended to harm others.
What are the possible effects of student-on-student harassment and bullying?
- Lowered academic achievement and aspirations
- Increased anxiety
- Loss of self-esteem and confidence
- Depression and post-traumatic stress
- General deterioration in physical health
- Self-harm and suicidal thinking
- Feelings of alienation in the school environment, such as fear of other children
- Absenteeism from school
*Sources: US Department of Education, Office of Civil Rights. To read the "Dear Colleague Letter" issued by the US Dept of Education related to bullying, click here.
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