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Name:  Jillian Goles

Internship, Co-op or Research Site:  Johns Hopkins Hospital

Location of the Organization (City, State):  Baltimore, MD

Title of Your Position:  Clinical Customer Service Representative (CCSR)/Adolescent Psychiatric Assistant

Major(s)/Minor(s):  INDS, Pediatric Health

Expected Graduation Date (Month & Year):  May 2014

1. Briefly describe your internship, co-op, research or service-learning position/assignment, including your day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.

In the Child & Adolescent Inpatient Psychiatric Unit at Johns Hopkins Hospital I am committed patient admissions and discharges, the welcoming of patients and their families, chart builds, bed assignments, logging of nurse phones, and other administrative duties. Becoming familiar with the legal and medical documents as well as learning how to navigate the clinical desktops has been an extraordinary learning experience. I am also a resource for all children in our unit. We play games and make crafts together. I monitor each child’s behavior throughout the day, redirecting them as needed and reporting distinct behaviors to nurses, doctors, and nurse managers.

2. What have you enjoyed the most about your position or organization/company and what have you found most challenging?

What I enjoy most is being around the children. I enjoy being a role model for them and being able to reward them for good behavior. Each interaction I have with them teaches me something new; something that cannot be learned in a classroom. I am learning how to modify my own behavior to thus elicit the behavior I would like from them; really intrigues me. However, working in a unit where the children are sometimes readmitted is tough. Our unit really works hard to make a difference but sometimes the children lapse. Unfortunately, we are only able to provide the child with the attention they need while they are in our presence. It’s hard knowing that when they leave they may be facing the same hardships that they had when they were admitted. You really have to have strong faith that a child will recover or harness their illness after they leave.

3. What have you gained from your experience that you could not have gained from another summer activity?

Working at Johns Hopkins Hospital has had a dramatic affect on my life; it helped me discover myself. I grew up thinking law school was where my education would blossom. Instead, I now have plans to attend University of Maryland School of Nursing. My unit and the children have had a lot to do with that. Had I not applied for this position, I would never have met the great staff here at Hopkins nor would I have known that nursing was ultimately what I wanted to do. Hopkins offers a sense of pride and encouragement for students that is incredibly empowering. Working at Hopkins has also taught me how important it is to be in a workplace that is flexible with schooling and encouraging of your decisions. In fact, it’s something I believe every college student should seek.

4. How do you see your summer work as meaningful? Has it given you a chance to work on issues or with communities that matter to you?

My work here at Hopkins has given meaning to my own life as well as to many of the children’s lives whom I’ve met here in the unit. My experiences here have given meaning to everything I’ve studied in psychology thus far; it all makes sense. I always knew I wanted to work with children that have been diagnosed with mental disorders. However, this was something I didn’t expect to do until later on in my studies. I am so grateful to have gotten this experience. It is so fulfilling and has already given me a taste of my dream job. I am proud to say I will definitely being staying at Hopkins for a while.

5. How has your summer experience shaped the way you think about your power to impact the world? This might involve skills you’ve gained, information you’ve learned, mentors you’ve connected with, or projects you’ve completed.

Before this, I worried that I wouldn’t find the right place to start my career. At 20 years old, I have no doubt now that I have chosen the right path and place for myself. Every day my unit changes lives a little at a time. What an incredible feeling it is to help a child. Johns Hopkins is definitely where I want to be; I hope to be an adolescent psychiatric nurse practitioner in the future. It’s really nice to already have this sense of confirmation as a student. Knowing that I have made the right choice is a remarkable feeling.
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Christine Mallinson, Language, Literacy & Culture, was one of three faculty experts invited to present at the 2013 Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies. Mallinson presented a three-hour workshop on “Judicial Fact Finding and Decision Making: The Role of Language and Language Variation” to county, circuit, trial court, and appellate judges. The Florida College of Advanced Judicial Studies, held annually, provides advanced continuing education to a select group of judges seeking to improve their adjudication skills and acquire more specialized knowledge about fact finding and decision making.

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Donald NorrisMaryland Lt. Gov. Anthony G. Brown is widely expected to officially announce his candidacy for governor today in his home county of Prince George’s. Donald F. Norris, professor and chair of public policy at UMBC, told the Baltimore Sun that support from current Gov. Martin O’Malley is one of the reasons Brown is the “odds-on favorite” for the job.

“He’s going to have the governor’s endorsement, and he will have access to the governor’s election organization,” Norris said, in an AP story on the anticipated announcement. These factors could give him a notable advantage over potential opponents, such as State Attorney General Doug Gansler.

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The Women's Center exists to assist all women in achieving their full potential in education, career and personal life through academic and intellectual growth, professional development and personal empowerment. One of the ways we work to achieve this mission is in our support services and programs for Returning Women (undergraduate students over the age of 25). The Women’s Center offers meeting space for these students in addition to scholarship opportunities.

This year we launched a peer-to-peer mentorship program for Returning Women Students. To help raise awareness about this new program, we’re highlighting some current Returning Women who are a part of the Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation Scholarship program. If you’re interested in learning more about the Returning Women Student meetings or scholarships, contact us at womens.center@umbc.edu.

Who are you?

I am Amy Connor, and I am a returning student studying Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UMBC.  Before coming to UMBC, I was an artist and gallery director who specialized in contemporary abstract landscapes.  I originally attended the University of Florida where I studied Agricultural and Biological Engineering before pursuing a Fine Art Degree.  I love science, I think it can be incredibly creative, and I am loving learning more about Chemistry and Biology. While attending UMBC, I work full-time managing a restaurant in Frederick, Maryland, and when I can spare a few hours you will always find me outdoors hiking, rock climbing, kayaking, or biking.

What benefits have you experienced as a Newcombe Scholar?
As a Newcombe Scholar, I have met so many other women who share in the struggles and also the benefits of being a returning student.  Most importantly, as a returning student, it can sometimes feel like you are a bit alone in the hard work put into your higher education.  Younger students have friends that share in their experiences at school and families that provide more encouragement.  By awarding me with the Newcombe Scholarship, the Foundation showed me that they believe in what I am doing and trust that I can succeed.  That encouragement is worth more than even the scholarship itself.

What do you wish traditional students knew about being a non-traditional student?
We really love being here and are extremely dedicated to our coursework. Returning to college requires more courage than I thought it would, and non-traditional students typically have a clear vision of what they would like from their futures.  We may have great career advice to offer, as many of us have had interesting careers in the past.  The most important thing you may learn from your non-traditional classmates is to be passionate about your future!  Whether we are here to improve our quality of life or the lives of our families, to find a new rewarding career, or to make a difference in a field of study, choose something that is worth your life's work and never give up.  The most challenging things in life always have the best rewards.

What do you wish the University and Professors knew about being a non-traditional student?
Once again, we are so excited to be here!  Non-traditional students work very hard to make school fit into their lives and the struggle to do so makes success even more rewarding.  We are here to engage in our education and learn as much as we can from you.

What is one piece of advice you would offer to new non-traditional students at UMBC?
Seek out other students that are in similar walks of life, who share the challenges of being a returning student, but also be sure to engage with traditional students on campus.  Our peers at UMBC can teach us as much as we can teach them, and I owe many of my friends here on campus for showing me how to relax and enjoy being a student.  There is a balance that you must find between your work schedule, school, family, and fun, and it is important to give yourself time to relax and enjoy the present.  Be grateful for all you have and proud of all you have already accomplished!

Fall 2014 Update!
After graduation in May 2014, I took on a new journey related to field and passions. I am currently in the MAT program for teaching Chemistry.  I received the Noyce scholarship as well as the Sherman Scholarship, which has been a wonderful gift.  As I said before about my Newcombe scholarship, receiving these awards is so much more than just a way to pay for my education. These investments in my future are someone saying "I believe in you,"  and that is worth possibly more than the scholarship itself.  I am so lucky to have had so many people believe in me and what I can do, and I am looking forward to making the Sherman's and the Wilfred's (who oversee the Newcombe Foundation) proud.  

I just started my Phase 1 internship placement at Meade High School, where I am working with Ms. Basit in the Chemistry department.  I have had the opportunity so learn from many teachers there, and I look forward to being there over the course of the next year.  I will be graduating with my Master of Arts in Teaching Degree in May, and I am sure I will have a ton of wonderful updates for you next year at this time!!

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