Description
GSCP serves to represent members’ interests to other bodies and organizations, not only within the Department of Psychology, but also within the larger university. The general membership elects representatives to several committees and bodies throughout the department and university. Through these representatives, concerns and issues can be raised and addressed.
In general the GSCP is aimed at helping to foster counseling specific growth and support opportunities. As of right now, the counseling students are under the umbrella of Graduate Psychology Students, which aim to provide support for students in general. However, specific issues around growth in diversity, counseling materials, and record keeping (including an internet tracking systems needed for our client lists, internship sites/impressions, and general counseling program support material) is lost for counseling students within the GPS. Thus, our intentions are to provide the support for the department's students by helping to obtain speakers and materials to foster professional growth SPECIFIC for counseling students, as well as an organized body to help maintain and make available necessary information to students throughout the generation.
GSCP is also planning to reach out to alumni by establishing a database and mentorship program, so that new and old students can maintain ties with the program and each other. This is hoped to increase the personal and professional development of students through someone who has worked in the field for some time.
And finally, GSCP plans on providing a social outlet for counseling students and their unique schedules, obligations, and stresses. As the three psychology programs vary with coursework and obligations, a time to allow for counseling students to have time set aside with their schedules in mind is hoped to reduce the stress and meet the interaction needs of the students. Though other plans (as can be seen in the constitution) have been made for GSCP, these are the top priorities for the first few years. It is hoped through these issues that counseling student growth, morale, and general connection will improve as a result of it.
Affiliations
This organization has no affiliations.
Constitution / Tier
Membership Information
| Student Members |
16 |
| ISU Members |
0 |
| Non-ISU Members |
0 |
| Allowed Members |
Graduate students in Counseling Psychology |
| Allowed Officers |
President, Vice President, Treasurer, Secretary, Social Activities Coordinator, Counseling Representatives are elected each year |
| Membership Qualifications |
Registered counseling psychology graduate student in the Department of Psychology at Iowa State University in good standing |
| Membership Restrictions |
Must be a registered counseling psychology graduate student in the Department of Psychology at Iowa State University; if the student is not in good standing with the program, they can not hold a position. |
| Elections/Selection |
The election of officers is held during March using a counterbalanced secret ballot and requires a simple majority vote. Nominated individuals should give consent for their nominations before being added to the ballad. |
| Meetings |
No fewer than two general meetings are held per semester. |
Description of Regular Meetings/Activities
| Central to GSCP meetings are the dissemination of relevant information to members and socialization among students. Officers and representatives share information with GSCP members obtained through their roles. Socialization is facilitated by the provision of food, as well as the planning and funding of extra events throughout the semester. These extra events typically include gatherings such as ice cream socials, theme parties, participation in intramural sports, and other outings sanctioned and funded by GSCP (e.g., movie nights, karaoke, ice skating, game nights, etc.). Concerns and issues pertinent to GSCP members as well as the larger community may also be raised and addressed by members and elected officials at GSCP meetings. Additional activities that enhance training and experience within the graduate population are made available. |
Description of Special Events
| GSCP sponsors various professional development events throughout the year.The purpose is to enhance participant's counseling, research, and teaching to be more inclusive and aware of cultural issues along with the exploration of the participants' own biases may be affecting their work. Other events are to encourage to students to continue to explore various career opportunities (academia, industry, practice, etc. ). The day will likely include an invited speaker, presentations from students, faculty, and staff, and various moments for discussion. GSCP President and Treasurer will determine if fundraising is needed to help support the event (food, speaker costs, locations, etc). We also may ask for GSCP's support in applying for funding from GPSS. GSCP E-board will determine as a collective if sponsorship or the use of direct funds will be used to support any professional development or educational event.The event will mainly be advertised by email to Counseling Psychology students, faculty members, and SCS staff. We may also use flyers to remind students. |