Psychology – �鶹ԭ��

Pursuing a Passion for OT

Lexi Schroeder — Thu, 30 Jan 2025 20:31:32 +0000

From a young age, Dubuque native Gabbi Frederick (’28) knew she wanted to help people. Now, as a freshman at �鶹ԭ�� majoring in psychology and minoring in neuroscience, she is taking the first step toward her dream career in occupational therapy. Gabbi’s decision to attend �鶹ԭ�� was solidified when St. Ambrose University announced a partnership with the College to expand its Occupational…

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�鶹ԭ�� Joins 18 Schools in Approving the ‘Iowa Private Transfer Guarantee’ with Community Colleges

Lexi Schroeder — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 18:01:25 +0000

Iowa higher education institutions are collaborating to streamline the transfer process for Iowa community college and qualifying* high school students to private four-year institutions. �鶹ԭ�� is committed to making our campus a welcoming place where students of all backgrounds are empowered to succeed and reach their full academic potential. To support this commitment…

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From Classroom to Community

Lexi Schroeder — Fri, 03 May 2024 16:43:25 +0000

Jordan Morthland (’24), a psychology major from Sterling, IL, has made a meaningful impact through her internship at Resources Unite this semester. At Resources Unite, Jordan plays a crucial role in connecting members of the Dubuque community with the assistance they need. What sets this experience apart for Jordan is her genuine passion for meeting people and understanding their stories.

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Real Talk and Real Growth at the Fountain of Youth

Lexi Schroeder — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:47:18 +0000

August Witt (’26), a �鶹ԭ�� student from Decorah, IA, is making the most of his internship at the Fountain of Youth. There, he facilitates ‘Real Talk’ groups in the office space and at the Dubuque County Jail, meets one-on-one with participants in the ‘Partners in Change’ program, and hosts the ‘Real Talk Uncensored’ podcast on Spotify and YouTube. August, a social work and psychology major…

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Going Beyond at Beyond Behavior

Lexi Schroeder — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 16:28:13 +0000

Analisa Cimino (’25), a driven psychology major from Freeport, IL, is making waves through her transformative internship at Beyond Behavior. Through this internship, Analisa has received her RBT (Registered Behavior Technician) certification, allowing her to work one-on-one with autistic clients to implement their treatment plans. Analisa says watching her clients grow while having fun each day…

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Exploring Beyond the Tractor at John Deere

Lexi Schroeder — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:36:24 +0000

Psychology major and Peosta, IA, native Hannah Quinones (’24) is gaining invaluable experience interning at John Deere in labor relations. In this role, she assists employees with administrative issues like disability, FMLA, and general questions. Interacting daily with employees and collaborating on projects has immersed Hannah in a new manufacturing environment she finds fascinating.

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IPTC Grant to Benefit Community College Transfers to Iowa Private Colleges, Universities

Demeri Mullikin — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 21:24:42 +0000

DUBUQUE, Iowa—Students looking to transfer from community college to �鶹ԭ�� and other select private colleges or universities in Iowa will find a more transparent, cost-effective, and coordinated process thanks to a three-year grant awarded by the Arthur Vining Davis Foundations and Teagle Foundation to the Iowa Private Transfer Collaborative (IPTC), a consortium of 17 Iowa nonprofit…

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Finding Support

room34 — Wed, 26 Apr 2023 22:14:55 +0000

Upon graduating high school in West Burlington, Iowa, Alyssa Pfadenhauer (’23) took her time selecting a college. After a successful track & field career ended with a torn quadricep muscle, she was uncertain about how successful she could come back as a competitive runner and where that might be. Enter Matt Jones (’05), women’s track & field head coach. “Coach Jones said he believed in…

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�鶹ԭ�� May Term, Calendar Change Increase Student Opportunities

room34 — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 00:09:43 +0000

�鶹ԭ�� has announced changes to its academic calendar that will take effect in Fall 2023. The College is beginning and ending its fall semester one week earlier than the current academic calendar. In addition, �鶹ԭ�� is shifting from a January term to a May term schedule to provide students with enhanced experiential learning opportunities. The new schedule will mean that spring…

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U.S. News Ranks �鶹ԭ�� as Tenth Best Regional College

room34 — Thu, 15 Sep 2022 20:50:26 +0000

�鶹ԭ�� has been named the tenth Best Regional College in the Midwest — a 12-state region — according to the 2023 U.S. News & World Report’s Best Colleges rankings released Monday. �鶹ԭ�� also ranked sixth in Best Value and was the top college or university in Iowa to make the Best Undergraduate Teaching designation, ranking third. The 2023 U.S. News ranking includes data on nearly 1,452…

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