Dear students,
As we approach the middle of the semester our already busy lives will take a turn for busier :) During times like these-when I am feeling under the weather and so ready for a vacation-I am reminded of a presentation I heard at the beginning of the semester. The presentation by Dr. Roger Jansen (Chief Strategy Officer for Spectrum Health System) was entitled, “Two Standard Deviations Above the Mean.” Throughout the talk attendees were encouraged to outwork their competition, work harder than the average person, and stay ahead of the curve. So instead of falling into the mid-semester doldrums, I am encouraging you (and myself) to keep going, demonstrate discipline, and work hard!
To this end, I want to encourage you to read the content in our newsletters (this edition and others to come), click on something new and hopefully you will learn something, be inspired, and/or be pointed to a helpful resource. One of Dr. Jansen’s top ten ways to stay ahead of the curve was “Explore the resources and opportunities at MSU, leave without saying, ‘I wish I had.’” Here is your opportunity…In this edition of Undergraduate YOU there is information on opportunities for student leadership around campus sexual violence and misconduct, an opportunity to start planning and preparing for graduate school through the Graduate School Presentation Day, and our alumni spotlight, Nicole Plank, a student who far exceeded the mean!
Good luck in the second half of the semester and GO GREEN!
Amanda Guinot Talbot, PhD
Undergraduate Director
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Our latest alumni spotlight is Nichole, a first grade teacher in Tawas, Michigan. Nichole changed her major from social work to Child Development early in her academic career after having the chance to work at the Child Development Lab. She has since gone on to receive her Master's degree and has been teaching for seven years. Read more
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You're invited to attend MSU’s second annual Student Leadership Institute: Engaging and Empowering Student Leaders to Prevent Campus Sexual Violence on Friday, October 27, 2017. MSU recognizes the tremendous individual and community impact of sexual violence. Along with campuses nationwide, Michigan State University is engaged in ongoing, comprehensive efforts to prevent sexual violence, including the Student Leadership Institute.
In brief, the 4-hour Leadership Institute occurs on Friday, October 27, 2017 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at MSU’s Student Union, Lake Huron Room.
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How to Register
If you are available and interested, we ask that you confirm your availability with Clint Dobrinski (oie.dobrins1@pres.msu.edu) by Friday, October 20, 2017.
In addition, we ask that you provide:
- A short biography (no more than 100 words) detailing your expertise.
- A recent professional photograph/head shot. An iPhone photo will do just fine!
- T-shirt size
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The Psychology Undergraduate Office is hosting its annual Graduate School Presentation Day on Tuesday, October 24th from 10:00am to 3:00pm in Phillips Hall, first floor conference rooms. Graduate programs from a variety of areas (School Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Resources, Survey Methodology, etc.) will present during 45-minute sessions throughout the day.
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Meet the Room 14 Team!
Amy King is our new secretary. She's the first face you'll see when you come to check in for your appointment. Be sure to give her a nice hello and welcome when you stop into room 14!
Bradley Allen advises HDFS and Child Development students (almost) all day, every day! You can schedule an appointment to see him in dashboard to plan your schedule or check on your graduation status.
Meagan Mitin coordinates the Great Plains IDEA undergraduate programs, and is an advisor to HDFS, Child Development and Early Care & Education students. She spends about half of her time in the office advising.
Amanda Guinot Talbot is the Director of Undergraduate Affairs for Human Development and Family Studies. In addition to overseeing our undergraduate degree programs and the advising office, she teaches HDFS 145 and 454. Stop in to room 14 for office hours or to let her know of the awesome work you are doing!
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