Domestic Violence the Topic for Faculty Colloquium From the GMC Journal Week of October 14, 2009 On October 14 at noon in Terrace 124, Prof. Vance Jackson (psychology) hosted the second presentation in GMC's fall Faculty Colloquium Series. He delivered a talk titled "Attitudes Toward and Attributions for Domestic Violence: Do Men and Women Differ?" This talk examined the different ways men and women approach domestic violence, the role of victim blaming in this crime, as well as implications for psychological treatment and prevention programs for both survivors and perpetrators of domestic violence.
Jackson Participates in Panel Discussion on Relationship Violence From the GMC Journal Week of February 9, 2009 The National Center for Victims of Crime reports that “Dating violence is controlling, abusive, and aggressive behavior in a romantic relationship. It occurs in both heterosexual and homosexual relationships and can include verbal, emotional, physical, or sexual abuse, or a combination of these.” With national statistics on the incidence of college dating violence on the rise, the Bozen Wellness Center is pleased to sponsor a panel discussion on relationship violence (intimate partner sexual violence) on February 11 from 7 - 9 p.m. in the Gorge. Panelists will include: Miche Chamberlain, Director of Rutland County Women’s Network and Shelter; Kim Ryder, counselor and previous facilitator of sexual offender treatment programs; Mary Margaret Ryan, Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner at Rutland Regional Medical Center; Samantha Boudrot, GMC graduate and former intern at the women’s shelter; Shirley Oskamp, GMC Chaplain; Dismas House representatives; Chris Kiefer of the Rutland City Police Department and Vance Jackson, a GMC faculty member who is doing research on domestic violence. The panel discussion is free of charge and open to the public. A question and answer period will be included in the discussion.
Bard College Psychologist to Discuss New Research on Bullying From the GMC Journal Week of April 23, 2007 Bard College Psychology Professor Matt Newman will give a talk entitled “Of Hamsters and Men: New Perspectives on the Consequences of Bullying” on Friday April 27 at 11 a.m. in Terrace Hall 124. The stress of being bullied has been associated with everything from depression to violent and anti-social behavior, with no clear sense of what moderates the consequences. Newman’s research takes a new perspective, inspired by animal models of stress and aggression, and suggests that the consequences might depend on when the bullying happens during development. In this talk, Newman describes several studies testing this hypothesis, and discuss the implications both for dealing with bullying in the schools and for thinking about the long-term consequences of stress. The talk is open to all..
Jennifer Sellers Research Featured in Indianapolis Star From the GMC Journal Week of Feb. 19, 2007 Prof. Jennifer Sellers (psychology) was featured recently in the Indianapolis Star for her research on the relationship between testosterone and personality. With the headline, “Do you want to run your company? Test your testosterone” reporter Dana Knight interviewed Sellers and her research partners. The team discovered that when people with low testosterone levels are put into high-status positions, they are motivated to return to the lower-status position. The research was conducted at the University of Texas last year and the group discovered that the results applied to both men and women.
Freeman Grant Awarded to Students for Philippines Research Trip From the GMC Journal Week of Feb. 19, 2007 Professor Vangie Blust (sociology) and five students have been awarded a research grant of nearly $26,000 by the ASIANetwork Freeman Foundation Student-Faculty Fellows Program. The grant will cover the group’s study on the impact of overseas Filipino employment on families left behind, especially children. Over the past 2-3 decades, overseas labor has become the Philippines' chief export. The country's economy has benefited from this trend through remittances sent to families back home, but there have also been some onerous challenges that those families face, especially in caregiving. The GMC team will investigate the social costs and benefits of overseas employment related to caregiving of family members left behind. They will also look into the role of community support structures in providing a nurturing environment for those families. The research team, which will travel to the Philippines for 3-1/2 weeks in June, includes: Prof. Blust and students: Matthew Bower (philosophy); Paula Maciel (soc/anthro); Svea Miller (soc/anthro); Ashley Potter (soc/anthro); Rafi Wainhaus (psychology).
