It’s a new dawn, it’s a new day, it’s a new life, and we’re feeling good! The words of prolific artist and civil rights activist Nina Simone truly apply to the current state of the Counselor Education program. We are excited about a number of new developments in the program and would like to share them with you.
Month: April 2023
Student Paul Singleton Successfully Defends Dissertation
Congratulations to Counseling Education student Paul Singleton who successful defended his dissertation entitled “Dreams and Nightmares: Experiences of Black Males in a College and Career Readiness Program During COVID-19.”
Student Grys Almanzar to Present at Connecticut School Counselor Association Conference
Counselor Education student Grys Almanzar is presenting at the Connecticut School Counselor Association (CSCA) Conference in May. Her presentation is entitled “Disadvantages of Multilingual Students when Preparing for Post-Secondary Education.”
Student Kimberly Richmond Awarded NBCC Minority Fellowship
Master’s student Kimberly Richmond was awarded the National Board for Certified Counselors Minority Fellowship. Continue reading
Spring 2023 Faculty Publications and Service
The faculty in the Neag School’s Counselor Education Program are among the top experts in their field. Here are their recent accomplishments in publishing, service, and leadership.
Meet New Assistant Professor Dr. Latoya Haynes-Thoby
Latoya Haynes-Thoby was appointed an assistant professor of counseling in Fall 2022. She came to the Neag School from the University of Florida’s College of Education, where she served as an assistant professor. Haynes-Thoby’s work explores the benefits of trauma prevention and trauma-responsive counseling that is culturally relevant and promotes resilience. As such, her research focuses on individual and community healing from trauma. Continue reading
Neag School Launches Licensed Professional Counselor Certificate
The UConn Neag School of Education’s Counselor Education Program is excited to announce the launch of its Licensed Professional Counselor Graduate Certificate Program. The 18-credit online certificate is designed to bridge the requirements for school counselors (or school counselors-in-training) interested in pursuing LPC licensure in Connecticut. Nationally and across Connecticut, the mental health workforce needs to expand to meet societal demand for counseling and other mental health services. Continue reading