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A Pair of WJC Alums Take Pride in Working with the LGBTQIA+ Population
On the eve of Pride Month, six students from the William James College class of 2024 received rainbow-colored cords to honor their completion of the LGBTQIA+ Studies Concentration. The timing of the May 29 celebration was no accident: In 1999, on the 30th anniversary of the Stonewall Riots, the federal government first recognized Gay & Lesbian Pride Month; since then, the Pride moniker—like the flag—has evolved to include more and more marginalized groups. The new tradition of rainbow cord distribution, conceived of to recognize what has become a burgeoning area of study on campus, was more than apropos: Since last June, when Colleen Deely became the first student to graduate with a concentration in LGBTQIA+ Studies, the cohort has grown exponentially to include one Clinical PsyD and five Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling graduates—a figure that’s poised to double come fall.
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MA/CAGS Student Louise Baptista Receives Mass. School Psychologists Association Diversity Scholarship
Louise Baptista, a second year MA/CAGS School Psychology student, decided on a career in school psychology after observing professionals in a district where she worked. She said she was “captivated” by the work they were doing and, as an English Language Learner (ELL) student herself, saw an opportunity...
Dr. Bruce Ecker Named Massachusetts Psychological Association Teacher of the Year
He’s known as a mentor, challenging but supportive. He’s known for his classes, which are interactive and empowering. Now, he’s known as MPA teacher of the year.
Dean of Students Josh Cooper Receives NASPA Region 1 Institutional Leadership Award
When Dean of Students Josh Cooper came to William James College a little over six years ago, he was given a lot of freedom to grow and shape student affairs and implement his vision for the department.
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