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Archaeology Concentration Featured on the Archaeological Society of NJ鈥檚 Newsletter
The program is also looking forward towards an exciting future that promises further growth. A laboratory is being developed at 淫性视频, and is due to open in Fall 2026. Students in the program willl have a top-quality designated area to apply what they learn in the classroom and expand their opportunites for archaeological research.
To read the full newsletter, click the link below.
Pictured on the right: Assistant Professor Bobbi Hornbeck with one of her Archaeological Field Methods students, excavating at the Cape May County Museum in Spring 2025.
Faculty & Staff Co-Author A New Childhood Studies Textbook
It was a great opportunity for the audience to engage with the authors in a Q&A session to hear about the authors' writing and editing process, as well as how the textbook got published.
A Huge congrats goes to Dr. Connie Tang, Dr. Mary Padden-Denmead, Dr. Helana Girgis, Dr. Sara Martino, Megan Thompson, Jacob Camacho, Elyse Richman Smith, Dr. Maya Lewis, Dr. Allison Sinanan, Dr. Kerrin Wolf, Dr. Angela Gwathney, and Dr. Guia Calicdan-Apostle 馃帀
To learn more about this great achievement, you can read the full coverage by clicking the link below.
In this group photo, the names from left to right are: Sara Martino, Megan Thompson, Helana Girgis, Guia Calicdan-Apostle, Elyse Richman Smith, Connie Tang, Kerrin Wolf, Allison Sinanan, Angela Gwathney
Faculty Leadership Spotlight
We proudly congratulate Dr. Janice Joseph, Distinguished Professor of Criminal Justice,
on receiving last November an honorary award from the American Society of Criminology
(), recognizing her for being one of the founders of ASC's Division on People of Color and Crime.
She is honored for her leadership and committment to advancing scholarship, equity
and justice in criminology.
Please join us in celebrating her and this well-deserved honor!
Picture 1: Dr. Janice Joseph holding the award.
Picture 2:Dr. Janice Joseph engaged in scholarship on the international stage.
Students Presented Their Research at the ASNJ 2026
On January 17th, seven students from the Sociology Anthropology program had the incredible opportunity to present their research at the
The first group of student presenters included Reagan Honeycutt, Corey Snyder, and Alexandra Zimmerman. They presented a poster entitled Efficacy of Typological Analysis: A Case Study. As described by their professor and mentor, Professor Bobbi Hornbeck, their research
project "used the Richard Cook Collection to explore the effectiveness of using typology
to establish provenience for artifacts that lack contextual information."
The second group included Rain Crowley, Sage Rosenberg, Maggie Ledden, and Mae Gant. They presented a paper titled Trowel and Error: Undergraduate-Student Driven Fieldwork at the Cresse-Holmes House. As noted by Professor Hornbeck,their presentation highlighted "the Digging History Project collaboration between the Museum of Cape May County and our 淫性视频鈥檚 archaeology
program."
The students' projects were evaluated and selected by the ASNJ Conference Committee
based on their relevance to mid-Atlantic archaeology. This opportunity reflects the strength of student research and faculty mentorship at 淫性视频.
We congratulate our students on this achievement and thank Professor Hornbeck and
all our faculty mentors who supported their research and contributed to their professional
growth.
Pictured here: Students Reagan Honeycutt, Corey Snyder, and Alexandra Zimmerman.
Pictured here: Students Rain Crowley, Sage Rosenberg, Maggie Ledden, and Mae Gant.
SOBL Faculty Present Their Research at GSA Conference
Professor Fleck presented with two of her students, Katherine Wilkinson and Tanya Sharma. Their research focused on 鈥Understanding Successful Aging: The Power of Growth Mindsets and Openness to Experience.鈥 As explained by Fleck, the objective of the study is to demonstrate how "people who participate in activities that protect the brain build more cognitive reserve, which helps the brain sustain normal function even as it declines physically."
Hannah Wolfe, on the other hand, led a symposium titled 鈥Emotion Regulation, Cognition, and Well-Being Across the Adult Lifespan鈥, which demonstrated the ability of older people to regulate their emotions better than younger individuals, despite the decline in cognative abilities that may come with age.
To read more about this story, please click the link provided below.
Top Picture: Hannah Wolfe, assistant professor of Psychology, pictured far right, with fellow co-presenters
Bottom Picture: From left to right, student Jeannine Elmasri; alumna Riya Goyal (Class of 2025); Jessica Fleck, professor of Psychology; Duo Helen Wei, professor of Computer Science; and students Tasnim Raisa and Yater Henry
Congratulations Dr. Col贸n on Being Selected for the Inaugural Cohort of ADLA!
"I am honored to be selected for the inaugural Associate Dean Leadership Accelerator cohort, and thankful for the opportunity." says Dr. Colon " I look forward to joining a community of associate deans, enhancing my leadership skills, and learning from others as we navigate changes in higher education" she continues.
It is a unique opportunity for Dr. Colon to benefit from and contribute to the learning of this first cohort of associate deans, and to also build relationships with other associate deans from colleges and universities across the country.
We look forward to the valuable insights, leadership and innovations Dr. Col贸n will bring to SOBL and the entire 淫性视频 academic community.
Congratulations once again, Dr. Col贸n!
Pictured above is Dr. Merydawida Col贸n.
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Social Work Alumna Among the Five Admitted to VCU's Ph.D. Program
Liliana gives a lot of credit to Dr. Lisa Cox, Professor of Social Work, for her decision to continue her academic journey and for choosing VCU's Ph.D. program specifically. Liliana served as a research assistant for Dr. Lisa Cox, whom she considers a mentor.
Liliana served on 淫性视频's Board of Trustees from 2021 to 2023, as a Student Representative Board. She was also featured in the Front Runner New Jersey as one of the
To read more about this impressive 淫性视频 alumna, click the link below.
Assistant Professor of Social Work Joining Prestigious National Fellow Mentoring Program
Professor Haggerty is also among our social work faculty members who will be presenting their scholarly work at the in October. Both Professor Nicole Cantoni and Professor Sunny Mathew will be presenting at this annual meeting as well.
SOBL is extremely excited and proud of its faculty members, who are dedicated to life-long learning and committed to achieving excellence in the classroom and within their respective fields of research.
Congratulations Professor Haggerty!
淫性视频 Is Offering CE Credits for Social Workers At NSDTA Conference
As a result, participants in the upcoming , are able to earn up to six hours of continuing education (CE) credits during the conference. A list of approved CE breakout sessions at the conference is linked below.
淫性视频 is authorized to offer continuing education credits for social work in New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, Connecticut, and Massachusetts for social work licensure and certification renewal by the licensure boards in these states.
Congratulations, Gina!!
This Honor will be announced during the AGHE Presidential Symposium and Recognition Event at the Gerontology Society of America () Annual Scientic Meeting in Boston, on November 15, 2025.
Thank you, Gina, for your committment, your dedication and your impactfull contributions to gerontology and geriatrics education here at 淫性视频.
Congratulations!
A 淫性视频 Interdisciplinary Study Around Police and Community Dynamics Has Recently Been Published
The study is part of an interdisciplinary research project that started in 2018 to examine the root causes of the conflict between the police and the public. This latest study examined the level of trust held by police compared to that of the community.
To read more about this insightful research, click the link below
Psychology Faculty and Students Present at the 2025 APA Division 45 Conference
Professor Nordia Scott, along with Professor Kaite Yang and Professor Zornitsa Kalibatseva, had a remarkable presence at the 8th Biennial APA Division 45 Research Conference last July.
Professor Nordia Scott chaired, authored and co-authored three presentations. She chaired a symposium titled Pedagogical Considerations for Diverse Students: Exploring Racial Attitudes, Belonging & Climate. Professors Kalibatseva, Scott and Yang also presented alongside Professor Milton Fuentes from Montclair State University. Their presentations examined topics such as racial and ethnic identity, campus climate and attitudes towards race, mental health of US college students, and strategies to improve academic outcomes of minority college students. Furthremore, Professor Scott co-led a presentation with Professor Ashlee Barnes-Lee from Michigan State University entitled Race and Racism Education Across the Curriculum: Exploring its Impacts Across Race and Gender.
Psychology student, Dora Kara, had the invaluable opportunity to co-present with Professor Kalibatseva at the symposium, while Mikaili Philbert co-authored a poster presentation with Professor Scott.
The American Psychological Association Division 45 supports research on minoritized communities.The conference was held July 23-25, 2025 at the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI.
For more information about the conference and the programming click the link below.
淫性视频 Students Participate in Annual Japan University English Model U.N Conference
Visit 淫性视频's News page to read more about this valuable learning opportunity for 淫性视频 students.
Another Successful Summer CSI Camp has just concluded
For 19 years, 淫性视频's CSI Summer Camp has offered high school students, who come from various U.S regions and sometimes beyond, with exciting hands-on experience with criminal investigation and trial.The Camp has provided these young campers with opportunities to sharpen their critical thinking and problem solving skills. It has also been a wonderful opportunity to have fun and make some new friends.
Three camps were planned this year (2025). One from July 6th to the 10th, the second from July 13th to the 17th, and the last one from July 20th to the 24th. In each camp, the young campers had to investigate a separate murder case.
Congratulations to the Camp Directors, Dr. Josh Duntley & Dr. Christine Tartaro, and to all their supporting team!
To learn more about 淫性视频's Summer CSI camp, click the link below.
The slides above highlight some of the fun and comradery the camps have created this summer.
Ms. Rivera brings supervisory and experience in mental and behavioral health with children and families to her position as assistant coordinator of the practicum education for our students in the Bachelor of Science in Social Work.She was among the guests honored for their excellent contribution to the Hispanic community. She was the recipient of the 2025 Nuestro Pueblo Education Excellence Award.
Congratulations, Hilda!
Immigration Revisited
In a new episode of Hughes Center Conversations, Dr. Vijaya shared the findings and debunked a number of immigration-related myths in her conversation with Ms. Alyssa Maurice, the Head of Research at the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy.
Great conversation and great research by Dr. Vijaya and her student Tatiana Shukovsky!
Click the link below to listen to the Podcast. For more information about the research, you can also read the news release on 淫性视频 News.
On Monday, April 28th, graduate students presented their final research and capstone projects at the annual Graduate Research Symposium. The event is a celebration of 淫性视频's student scholars, their hard work, dedication and commitment to academic excellence. It is also an acknowledgement of the devotion of 淫性视频 faculty who served as advisors, mentors and cheerleaders for these students by sharing their passion for research and expertise in the subject matter.
SOBL was well represented by the excellent and interesting presentations of five graduate students:
- From the MA in Counseling program, three students had their poster presentations : Gabrielle Friel and Trinity Meads who were both mentored by Dr. Erin Sappio, and Ashley Valentino who was mentored by Dr. Kate Worley.
- From the MA in Criminal Justice program, Abigail S. Jacobo and Madison Nagel presented their research project which was supervised and guided by both Dr. Christine Tartaro and Dr. Kimberley Schanz.
We are so proud of the work that these SOBL students have put into their research projects, and we are very appreciative of the mentorship of our SOBL faculty who generously shared their knowledge, their research expertise and their passion for academic excellence.
Congratulations!
To read more about each of the research projects presented, click the link below.
You may read more about Spring 2025 Graduate Research Symposium on 淫性视频 News.
Graduate Research Symposium Cover
Trinity Meads
Gabrielle Friel
Ashley Valentino
Abigail Jacobo & Madison Nagel
Political Science Professors Win "Most Promising Textbook Award"
Engaging Citizenship, An Introduction to Political Science, a texbook co-authored by Dr. Lauren Balasco, Dr. Claire Abernathy and Dr. Jennifer Forestal, was granted the "Most Promising New Textbook" Award by The .
Textbooks receive this honor after having gone through thorough inspection and evaluation by textbook authors and subject matter experts for their merits in four areas: Pedagogy, Content/Scholarship, Writing, Appearance & Design.
The authors will participate in the TAA Awards Ceremony on April 25, 2025. Click the link provided below to read the " Spotlight On" article on this great achievement.
Congratulations!
BCWEP 20th Annual Recognition Ceremony
It was in 2005 that a consortium was formed between 淫性视频's Child Welfare Education Institute (CWEI) and several other higher education institutions. The program was established in an effort to help recruit, prepare and support the next generation of social workers.
At the event, the program alumni described how the program was instrumental in preparing them to take on the challenges of child welfare social work and supplying them with the tools and support they need to persist and thrive as child welfare social workers.
For more information about the event, click the link below to read the related press release.
A Very Unique Partnership With Police To Analyze Community Interactions
Criminal Justice Professor Bonnan-White has worked this past year with Sergeant Craig Clayton, from the Hamilton Township Police Department and a 淫性视频 Alum, on a quantitative study of how community members and local police interact.
The goal of the parnership is to help develop data-informed policing policies and straegies.The project has offered Criminal Justice students opportunities for real-world application of the policing theories they learn about in the classroom. The project aims at forging strong relationships among 淫性视频, the community and the police.
To read more about this one-of-a-kind project, click the link below.
Spring 2025 Criminal Justice Career Series
Representatives from the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office included Chief Assistant Prosecutor Erika Halayko, Detective Nina Mitchel, Forensic Nurse Sarah McGaffney, and Victim Advocate Keri Roberts. The panelists shared information about their career trajectory, and they addressed questions about the challenges women may face in the field. The questions were asked by Criminal Justice Professor Kim Schanz, Dean Marissa Levy, and two criminal justice students: Violet Vogel and Danielle Sharra.
The event was a great opportunity for 淫性视频 students to connect with women criminal justice practitioners and to learn from their experiences to help them pave their career pathway as future leaders in the field of criminal justice.
The event is part of an annual collaboration that the Criminal justice Career Series has had with the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office. Both 淫性视频's Criminal Justice program and the Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office are looking forward to next year, with another enlightening and empowering session for our students.
The Atlantic County Prosecutor's Office posted a press release about the event on their website. Please click the link below to read it.
New Criminal Justice Program
On January 2025, 淫性视频's Criminal Justice Program received its final approval from the for a new degree in Criminal Justice.
Starting September 2025, the Criminal Justice program will be offering a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice.The current Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice will be transitioned out as current students graduate.
Click the link below for further details about this exciting development.
Congratulations, Payton Eckell!
Payton's major is Psychology with a concentration in Forensic Psychology. She is working on a Psychology Project for Distinction under the mentorship of both Dr. Deeanna Button, Chair & Professor of Criminal Justice, and Dr. Zornista Kalibatseva, Associate Professor of Psychology. Her study is focused on sexual assault and help-seeking.
Getting a Ph.D has been a long-time goal for Payton, and she feels so appreciative for the support and mentorship she has received from 淫性视频 and its wonderful faculty.
We are proud of you Payton! Keep up the impressive work!
New SCOSA Professional Training Program Starts March 2025
In collaboration with , 淫性视频 Center on Successful Aging (SCOSA) will offer a new online certificate program for Elder Care Coordinators who work at LCPLFA member firms. It is a 15-week post-baccalaureate professional education certificate program.
The course will be offered from March 3rd to June 23rd of 2025. To learn more and register, click the link provided below.
Criminal Justice Professors Study How COVID 19 Affected Police Response to Calls
The study is a collaboration between 淫性视频, the Atlantic City Police Department and Jewish Family Service of Atlantic City & Cape May Counties.
You can read more about the study on 淫性视频 News.
