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Collaborating in the Field: Doubling Down on Education About the Co-Response Model
In one way or another, Sarah E. Abbott, PhD, Director of the Center for Crisis Response and Behavioral Health, has spent the majority of her career at the intersection of individuals experiencing a mental health crisis and the community at large. Her first exposure to work in America (after earning her BA at home, in England) came via recruitment by a nonprofit agency in central Massachusetts where Abbott spent several nights each week in a residential group home for individuals ages 18-25 with a mental health condition. While there, she witnessed first-hand the challenges associated when police responded to calls—which didn’t always go well.
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Top 10 Questions to Ask an Admissions Counselor
We've curated a list with the top 10 questions to ask an admissions counselor as you look for the right academic program to fit your goals.
Graduate Certificate in School Leadership Prepares Future Principals to Lead with Equitable Strategies in Mind
The GCSL is a principal preparation program designed to address the challenges participants will likely see as future leaders and provide them with the resources necessary to establish inclusive environments for both students and adults.
William James College Honors Longtime Faculty Members’ Impact on College and Students at Transition Celebrations
William James College faculty, staff, and alumni gathered for two events in the month of June to honor and celebrate the accomplishments of a group of ten faculty members who announced they would be moving on from the College this summer.
5 Tips for Writing Your Graduate School Admission Essay
If you're applying to graduate school, don't get stuck on your admission essay. Check out our top five tips to help make the writing process easier.
Senate President Karen Spilka Awarded an Honorary Degree From William James College
Senate President Karen Spilka, a respected leader and champion for diverse social issues including mental healthcare, juvenile justice, educational equity, and services for the elderly, was recently awarded a doctorate of humane letters, the highest honor bestowed by William James College.
Photographer, Philanthropist and Pepperell Native Michael Carroll Awarded an Honorary Degree From William James College
Michael Carroll, a respected philanthropist, nonprofit innovator, and photographer whose images documented the end of the communist regime in Romania, was recently awarded a doctorate of humane letters, the highest honor bestowed by William James College.
How to Ask for a Letter of Recommendation
Applying to graduate school can be intimidating, but your letters of recommendation don't have to be. Here are some tips for asking someone to write a recommendation on your behalf.
William James College Class of 2022 Honored at 42nd Commencement Event
For the 193 students who navigated the unprecedented challenges of pursuing their degrees during a pandemic, coming together for the College’s 42nd Commencement event was not merely a celebration of their accomplishments but proof of their collective resilience.
Talking with Children About School Violence, Advice from School Psychology Professors
In the wake of a school shooting, children look to adults for support, guidance, understanding, and safety. Their questions often come as parents, teachers, and other influential adults are also processing their own grief, fear, and sadness. School Psychology faculty members Drs. Barbara Miller and Jason...
Military and Veterans Psychology Program Lecture Series Reaches Thousands Across the Country, Aims to Reach More Through Publicly Available Recordings
A ten-part lecture series presented over the past year by the Military and Veterans Psychology Program provided continuing education opportunities to over 1,000 mental health professionals, and will continue to be available via recordings posted to YouTube.
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