Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | Chicago

Luciano Lima, who is working toward a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology at Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | Chicago, recently received the A. Toy Caldwell-Colbert Distinguished Student Service Award. He received the award at the 2017 American Psychological Association convention and was chosen because of his work as a co-leader of the group Psychologists for Black Lives Matter (P4BL).

The award honors a graduate student who has made outstanding service or clinical contributions targeted at psychological issues of importance among ethnic minorities.

In the photo, Luciano is shown with Keri Kirk, co-leader of P4BL.

Learn more about the award here:
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Danielle Calas, who is working toward a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | Chicago was recently named campus representative of the semester for the American Psychology Law Society (APLS). This is the second time that Calas has been named to the position.

Calas created and built support for the school’s forensic forum. Last year, the forum toured the Cook County Jail and held a movie night and discussion of the documentary film, “13th.” The forensic group also hosted a clothing drive, bake sale and a common hour discussion on solitary confinement.

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Susan S. Zoline, Ph.D., associate professor of clinical psychology at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | Chicago has been named academic section chair of the Illinois Psychological Association. Her term will last for a period of two years.

“In this role, I will advocate for the needs and interests of academic psychologists in Illinois as well as working closely with Illinois Psychological Association of Graduate Students, the graduate student section of IPA and ECP, the early career professional section of IPA. I will continue on as IPA Ethics Committee co-chair as well,” said Zoline.

Recently, The Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University | Chicago held a panel discussion centering on ethical dilemmas for the forensic psychologist. The event, “Ethical Dilemmas for the Forensic Psychologist,” was sponsored by the school’s Forensics Forum and International Psychology Club (Division 52).

Topics discussed included solitary confinement, torture, racial injustice and human rights in the United States’ prison system. Faculty members Dr. Neal Rubin, Dr. Shanavia Dansby and Dr. Susan Zoline, along with students Danielle Calas and Bianca Vigil provided commentary on these important issues. Both students are working toward a Doctor of Psychology in Clinical Psychology. Future implications for forensic students and psychologists were discussed, followed by an open forum for questions.

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