New Dean of NCSSS: On a Mission to Better His Field
James Zabora, the new dean of CUA's National Catholic School of Social Service, is a developer of innovative programs and is overseeing four funded research studies. He also has a sense of humor. As a Johns Hopkins administrator, he developed the Oncology Follies -- a satire on the stressful work of treating cancer patients. See People.
CUA Professor Leads Nation in Study of Youth Suicide
Inside Catholic University's Counseling Center 12 years ago, a 19-year-old psychology major explained to staff psychologist David Jobes why she wanted to kill herself and how she was going to do it. See Research and Teaching.
What's New at CUA
This Academic Year
From a new civility program to the grand opening of the Edward J. Pryzbyla University Center, the CUA community will witness a series of changes on campus this school year. See story.
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CUA Focuses on Civility
The university is meeting the issue of civility head-on with a new program designed for students. Research shows that incivility on college campuses has increased and, in some cases, "is threatening the secure nature of the university climate." See story.
Professors Profit From
Fantasy (Sports) Life
Professors Wheatley and Suarez can't agree about which one of them is the better fantasy baseball manager. But together they've won a few thousand dollars at the pastime. See story.
About Inside CUA Online
Inside CUA Online is produced monthly by the Office of Public Affairs. Richard Wilkinson is managing editor; Nathan Bartel is editorial assistant. Submit story ideas or information about recent publications, awards, media interviews or speaking engagements by contacting Richard Wilkinson at 202-319-6984 or e-mail wilkinson@cua.edu.
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