Sophia Hornick, CFS ’12, and Rachel Hannon, child life specialist at Upstate Golisano Children’s Hospital, take a closer look at tools, such as books and play items geared toward children, typically used by child life specialists. A Child Life Specialist (CLS) plays many important roles in the lives of children and families, from offering psychoeducational support for tests, surgeries and other medical procedures to facilitating therapeutic medical play with special dolls, stuffed animals and medical equipment. The month of March is commemorated annually as Child Life Month. From increased educational awareness about the child life profession to informing communities at…
Openings are now available at the Bernice M. Wright Child Development Laboratory School(BMW Lab School). Our newly renovated South Campus facility houses four classrooms, large motor areas, therapy spaces, kitchen and specialized curriculum areas, such as an art studio, woodworking room and library. Classes are offered 9 a.m.-noon for toddlers and preschoolers. An extended-day program from either 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. is offered for preschoolers, only. The BMW Lab School offers five-, three- and two-day program options. Serving a diverse group of children and their families, the school is operated by SU’s Falk College, accredited by the…
In celebration of The Week of the Young Child April 6-12, Desalyn De-Souza, Ph.D., assistant professor, SUNY Empire State College, will be honored for her community service, advocacy for children’s education, and commitment to training child care professionals with the 2014 Altes Prize on April 8. A 2012 graduate of the Falk College’s Department of Child and Family Studies at Syracuse University, De-Souza dissertation was entitled, “Child Care Center Directors’ Perceptions of Continuity of Care: A Qualitative Investigation.” Her CFS advisor was Dr. Bruce Carter. The Altes Prize is named for retired, long-time vice president for academic affairs at SUNY…
April 10-11, 2014 at Bloomsburg University The 5th Annual Mini-Conference on Play, Early Childhood Development, and Education is sponsored by Bloomsburg University, Department of Curriculum and Instruction and College of Education, The Pennsylvania State University, Department of Curriculum and Instruction and College of Education, and by the Department of Child and Family Studies, Falk College of Sport and Human Dynamics. The opening session will be held on April 11, 2013 at the College of Education, Bloomsburg University in Kehr Union, Multipurpose B, starting at 8:30 a.m. The first presentation begins at 9 a.m., and the conference concludes at noon. This…
We would like to invite all interested CFS graduate students to participate in a monthly Research Colloquium that focuses on SEM. The seminar will include presentations, discussions around readings, and hands-on experience with AMOS software. The seminar will meet the first Friday of the month starting in February 2014 from 1– 2:30 p.m. in the Ostrom classroom. The first topic will be: An Introduction to SEM with Drs. Rachel Razza and Matthew Mulvaney. This event is sponsored by the CFS Graduate Committee and the Student Council on Family Relations (SCFR).
Dr. Jaipaul L. Roopnarine was awarded a Nehru Distinguished Visiting Professorship at the Maharaja Sayajirao University of Baroda Gujarat, India, during the Spring 2014 semester. His appointment in the Department of Human Development and Family Science recognizes his distinguished cross-cultural research and perspectives in Early Childhood Care and Education, fathering and family, according to department chair, Dr. Rajalakshmi Sriram. “We have had many leading scholars visit the department that has resulted in rich exchange of cross cultural perspectives in collaborative work,” notes Sriram. “The appointment is made to eminent scholars from within and outside India for lectures and discussions.” Roopnarine…
Non-perishable food donations accepted at campus drop-off locations through Nov. 22 The Student Council on Family Relations (SCFR), a recognized graduate student organization in the Falk College’s Department of Child and Family Studies, is sponsoring a food drive to benefit Vera House. Non-perishable food items, including packaged and canned goods, are being collected at the following Syracuse University campus locations now through Nov. 22: Main Entrance, 426 Ostrom Ave. Falk College Student Lounge, Third Floor, Sims Hall SCFR is an established graduate student organization under the direction and advisement of the Department of Child and Family Studies in the Falk…
In preparation for an hour-‐long workshop geared to target students of junior and senior class standing in Fowler Highschool, WCNY and David B. Falk senior and workshop presenter, Chyna A. Fox, are looking to collect new to gently used business professional garments and accessories to coincide with their presentation. The newly developed Trying on Success workshop has been structured to provide students with valuable appearance-‐related information about how to dress in job and college interviews as well as “on-‐the-‐job”. During this very interactive workshop, students will learn what appropriate business attire is and how to dress for success. The workshop…
Article by George Bain A Falk College research team is helping Onondaga County identify risk factors that indicate when children and youth will cross over from the child welfare system into the juvenile justice system. The team includes CFS associate professor, Matthew Mulvaney, the project director; Rachel Razza, assistant professor of child and family studies; Nancy Mudrick, professor of social work; Keith Alford, associate professor of social work, and; Carrie Jefferson Smith, director and associate professor of social work. All bring diverse perspectives and areas of expertise to the project. Suzanne Soule, Falk College computer consultant, is developing the database.…
The inaugural Alice Honig Asia Early Child Development Honorary Award was presented recently in Beijing, China, and will be awarded annually in honor of her years of service to the international field of early child development. Prof. Honig was on hand to commemorate the opening of Neuroplay company, which provides services to infant/toddlers, young children and their parents.