Dear Counselor Educators and School Counselors-in-training,

Greetings! My name is Eunji Park, and I am a doctoral candidate in the Counseling and Counselor Education program at Syracuse University. Under the guidance of my dissertation chair, Melissa M Luke, I am conducting a dissertation study that aims to explore relational and cultural aspects of school counselors-in-training’ supervision experiences in the United States. This study has been approved by the Syracuse University Institutional Review Board (IRB# 25-423), and I am inviting you to consider participating in this research.

To participate in this study, you must be:

1. 18 years of age or older
2. currently enrolled in a CACREP-accredited school counseling program
3. actively engaged in practicum or internship in a pK-12 school setting at the time of the study
4. currently receiving individual and/or triadic supervision from university supervisors (i.e., core program faculty / doctoral student /adjunct or part-time instructor) and/or from a site supervisor.

If you agree to participate, you will be asked to complete a questionnaire composed of six distinct sections. The six sections will ask you about the following topics: demographic information about you and your supervisor, your supervisor’s supervisory style, the supervisory working alliance, power dynamics in supervision, your perceptions of your supervisor’s cultural humility, and your confidence in working with culturally diverse students. The survey’s estimated time of completion is 20-25 minutes. The completion of this instrument will be the only request made of you.

The results and participant de-identified data will be used in this study and subsequent presentations and/or publications. Furthermore, Internet Protocol (IP) address collection will be disabled to ensure survey responses remain anonymous. All data will be collected and stored through Qualtrics. Password protection ensures that only authorized researchers will have access to the online database of survey responses. Data will be stored electronically and destroyed five years following the completion of the research. A summary of results can be shared after the completion of the study per request at epark12@syr.edu.

You are under no obligation to participate in this study. You are free to withdraw your consent to participate at any time. You will not be required to do anything in order to withdraw from the study, other than closing out of the survey. Participation in this study poses no risks greater than those encountered in your day-to-day life.

A total of 30 $20 Amazon electronic gift cards will be randomly awarded to participants who complete the questionnaire and provide a valid email address. Please note that email addresses provided for the incentive purpose will be recorded in a separate file from the survey responses. No identifiable data will be revealed through your responses to the survey.

If you are interested and/or willing to participate in this study, please select the following link: https://syracuseuniversity.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_77Iz08nqIj34uCW 

Should you have any questions about your participation in the study, please contact me at epark12@syr.edu, or my dissertation chair, Dr. Melissa M Luke at mmluke@syr.edu.

I greatly appreciate your consideration to participate in this study.

Sincerely,

Eunji Park, M.A. (she/her)

Doctoral Candidate | Counseling and Counselor Education
Counseling and Human Services | School of Education

Syracuse University

315.952.8627 | epark12@syr.edu

Date: Monday, February 9th, 2026

Time: 4:00pm-5:00pm
Location: COE 270 (OASIS Lounge)
Description: We are hosting another “Dialogue with the Dean” student event in-person on January 20. This event is an opportunity for students to speak with the dean about anything that’s been on their minds, as well as sharing their thoughts with fellow students. This event is intended for COE students at all levels and in all programs. A virtual, Zoom option will be offered later in the quarter. Students should RSVP on DeHub prior to attending the event.

Students Can Register Here

This Event is Hosted by:

Illinois Counseling Association E: ICA@ilcounseling.org   P: 815-787-8787

Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association E: myimhca@gmail.com P: 815-787-0515

The Expansive Group private practice is currently accepting job applications for interested 3^rd year students who will be graduating this June. They are looking for someone who has experience with the LGBTQIA+ community and interest in sex and relationship therapy.

Here is more information about the therapist position/qualifications and interested students can complete this job application.

Visit The Expansive Group website to learn more.

Study title: Students with disabilities in counselor education: A phenomenological inquiry

Subject: Research Participation Opportunity – Counseling Students with Disabilities

Dr. Tamekia Bell and Dr. Katherine Feather at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas are conducting a research study exploring the experiences of counselor education students who identify as disabled or as a person with a disability. Their goal is to amplify the voices of students in counselor education and better understand your experiences in your program.

Eligibility criteria:

• You self-identify as a person with a disability or as disabled, and

• You are currently enrolled in a CACREP-accredited program.

If you are interested in participating, please complete the demographic questionnaire and schedule an interview at the following link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfWwl0u-mobI4iPNev6odV4pXpiRmp_9yqgaiWcCoQN8fuBxQ/viewform?usp=header

About the study:

• Interviews will be conducted via Zoom and recorded for research purposes.

• Each interview will last approximately 30–60 minutes.

• You may be contacted for brief follow-up questions after the initial interview.

• To thank you for your time, your name will be entered into a raffle for a $100 gift card.

Participation in this study is completely voluntary, and your responses will be kept confidential. If you have any questions before deciding whether to participate, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Dr. Bell at tamekia.bell@unlv.edu and Dr. Feather at Katherine.Feather@unlv.edu

Center Focused Therapy Fellowship Opportunity and Open House

Center Focused Therapy has shared a Fellowship opportunity for 3rd year students graduating in June. They will also be having a Virtual Open House on Tuesday, February 24th from 12pm-1pm where students can learn more about the Fellowship from current Fellows. RSVP to the Virtual Open House here: info@centerfocusedtherapy.com.

More information about training and development as well as benefits and compensation can be found in the attached documents (one is specifically for the Oak Brook location) but some general information is below.

Start Date

Approximately June 2026 (exact date determined upon offer). Flexibility is available to accommodate individual schedules. International applicants are encouraged to apply.

For more information about CFT, please visit our website: https://www.centerfocusedtherapy.com

Application Process

To apply, please send the following in ONE email to info@centerfocusedtherapy.com:

1. Cover Letter – Share why you are interested in joining CFT.

2. Resume or CV.

3. One letter of recommendation written by a person who directly supervised your clinical work.

● If you do not yet have a letter, submit the other materials and provide an estimated timeline for when you expect to send it.

Email Subject Line: “LPC/LSW – [Your Last Name], [Your First Name]”

For questions about the position, contact Dr. Corina Morgan at drmorgan@centerfocusedtherapy.com.

Oak Brook Position Announcement: OAK BROOK- Center Focused Therapy LPC_LSW description.spring2026.docx

Position Announcement: Center Focused Therapy LPC_LSW description.spring2026.docx

Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago (CCCOC) is currently accepting applications for the 26-27 year. Interested students can reach out to Christine Collins at ccollins@chicagocounseling.org with a Cover Letter, CV or Resume, Transcript (unofficial is acceptable), and 1 or 2 letters of recommendation. See attached document for specific details, and please note that despite the dates written on the attachment that they do make adjustments for DePaul’s start and end dates.

More information about Cornerstone Counseling Center of Chicago (CCCOC) Clinical Training Program can be found here: https://chicagocounseling.org/clinical-training-program/