Highlighting Dr. Jeanne Anne Carriere’s role as a featured speaker at Autism Speaks’s National Pathways to Special Education virtual event on 3/28/2024. Together with MeKesha Barr, an educator and parent of an autistic son, they presented, “Empowering Families to be Stronger Advocates through Helping Parents Understand Special Education.”
The Leatherby Libraries hosted an impactful photographic exhibit and panel event titled, “ACCEPTANCE: A Step to Promote Awareness and Understanding of Autism.” The opening reception featured a discussion with Bernie Dickson (Exhibit Curator), Stephen Hinkle (Attallah College Ph.D. student and Autistic Self Advocate), and Dr. Amy Jane Griffiths (Attallah College Associate Professor & Licensed Psychologist).
Chapman made a significant impact at NASP 2024, with commendations to Dr. Kelly Kennedy, Dr. Annmary Abdou, Dr. Zachary Maupin, Dr. Amy Jane Griffiths, Dr. Jared Izumi, and Dr. Jeanne Anne Carriere for leading engaging paper presentations and trainings.
Congratulations are in order for Dr. Amy Jane Griffiths, Dr. Zachary Maupin, and Dr. John Brady (Professor Emeritus of Counseling and School Psychology) on their co-authored article, “Understanding unique employability skill sets of autistic individuals: A systematic review,” featured in the Journal of Employment Counseling. Co-authored credits include: Amy Jane Griffiths, Rachel Torres, Raquel Delgado, Amy E. Hurley-Hanson, Cristina
A notable publication from Dr. Amy Jane Griffiths has recently made its debut: “Identifying critical employability skills for employment success of autistic individuals: A content analysis of job postings” in the Journal of Research in Special Educational Needs. Authored by Griffiths, A.J., Hurley-Hanson, A.E., Giannantonio, C.M., Miles Nash, A., Walrod, W., Walrod, P., Torres, R.,
Congratulations to Attallah College Ph.D. candidate Nick Irwin for being awarded the Fall 2023 Provost Dissertation Fellowship!
Kudos to Dr. Amy Jane Griffiths on her recent publication, “Enhancing employment outcomes for autistic youth: Using machine learning to identify strategies for success.” This achievement stands out not only for its academic contribution but also for its collaborative spirit. Dr. Griffiths collaborated with Rachel Wiegand, a dedicated Ph.D. student from Attallah College, and esteemed
Dr. Quaylan Allen deserves special mention for his recent publication in Visual Studies. This is now available on Taylor & Francis Online. Allen, Quaylan. (2023). ‘I don’t fit that stereotype’: participant photography and the visual (re)positioning of Black men, Visual Studies, DOI:1080/1472586X.2023.2209051
Chapman Hires First Director of LGBTQ Pride and Achievement. Congratulations to Dr. Kevin Nguyen-Stockbridge (Ph.D. ’17), who has held dual roles at Attallah College, serving as an Instructor and as a Project Manager for the Thompson Policy Institute on Disability.
On Oct. 6, 2021, the U.S. Department of Education (ED) announced a temporary change to Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program rules. For a limited time, borrowers may receive credit for past periods of repayment that would otherwise not qualify for PSLF. New Rules for Qualifying Payments Under the new temporary rules, any prior period