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Student Group: School Psychology at UNO (SPUNO)

What is SPUNO?

SPUNO stands for School Psychology at UNO and is the student organization of the school psychology graduate program. This organization was originally developed by two graduate students who believed that it was important for the students to obtain more information on topics outside of the classroom that related to the field of school psychology. Today, SPUNO serves as a resource where students can learn about various community organizations, develop and strengthen their leadership skills, and discuss current issues in the field. The organization functions to promote cohesion among students and faculty, and offers opportunities for professional development beyond the classroom. Each student group meeting consists of discussions about volunteer and employment opportunities, individual class issues, research ideas and opportunities for involvement, practical issues needed for academic success, guest speakers, and participation at local and national conferences.

Each year, the members of SPUNO elect officers who take on leadership roles within the school psychology program. There are various ways in which students can become involved in these roles. Each class is represented by one student who takes on the responsible for being the voice of that class. These include President, Vice-President, and Secretary/Treasurer. Other officers include represenatives to state and national school psychology organizations, as well as social chairs. The represenative's role is to update our program on any news from the state (NSPA) and national levels (NASP). Students who are elected as social chairs organize community volunteer opportunities for SPUNO members to participate in, as well as plan fun activities for the group outside of school. Needless to say, there are numerous opportunities for students to be actively involved within the program.

 

2011-2012 Officers and Committees:

President: Catelyn Buck

Vice-President: Samantha Bayer

Secretary/Treasurer: Amber Reis

NASP Representative: Allie Nields

NSPA Representative: Julie Conner

Mentoring Committee

Chair: Ashley Moeller

Co-Chair: Kelly DiFolco

Members: Kayleta Adams, Julie Conner, Stephanie Dredge, Kelly Juilfs, Kristin Micek, Madeleine Moody, & Allie Stangl

Professional Development Committee

Chair: Staci Cherry

Members: Samantha Bayer & Bridget Gilloon

Newsletter/Blog Committee

Co-Editors: Kristin Micek and Samantha Bayer

Social/Philanthropic Committee

Chair: Allie Stangl

Co-Chair: Maddie Moody

Members: Julie Conner, Kelly Juilfs, Ashley Moeller, & Allie Nields

Educational Collaboration

Chair: Kayleta Adams

Members: Samantha Bayer, Staci Cherry, Kelly DiFolco, Ashley Moeller, Madeleine Moody, & Allie Stangl

Summer Reading Program

Co-Chairs: Stephanie Dredge & Kelly Juilfs

Positive Graduate School

Chair: Kristin Micek

Co-Chair: Samantha Bayer

Members: Kelly DiFolco, Stephanie Dredge, Kelly Juilfs, Madeleine Moody, Allie Nields, & Savannah Kok

Faculty Sponsors: Lisa Kelly-Vance & Brian McKevitt