Every month I want to highlight faculty members who live out the core values of Union Institute & University on a day-to-day basis. I am especially impressed with how these individuals integrate the principle of social responsibility into their lives and work.This month I am proud to present Dr. Jennifer Scott from the PsyD faculty, as one of the exemplary leaders of the Union team!
Dr. Jennifer Scott joined the Psy.D. Program in Clinical Psychology as core faculty in July 2009 and is responsible for teaching, managing the collection and distribution of test materials, advising students and collaborating on the formal assessment of learning and program outcomes at Union Institute & University.
Dr. Scott possesses expertise in clinical psychology, particularly in the area of psychological assessment and outcomes measurement, and has more than 15 years of experience providing psychological services in forensic settings.
Dr. Scott plays an active role in the Union community and within the field of psychological research through publications and academic presentations. She is a member of several respected psychological organizations—among them, the American Psychological Association (APA), the Ohio Psychological Association (OPA), and the American Association on Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities.
She is also invested in the larger, rural communities in southwestern Ohio, maintaining her private practice, providing psychological assessment and consultation services.
In talking about the importance of social responsibility and her work at Union Institute & University, Dr. Scott said:
“Based on my personal and professional experiences, I can support a conceptualization of social responsibility that emphasizes the obligation of each person and organization to either avoid engaging in socially harmful acts or engage in activities that directly advance social goals. Here at Union, this value is evident in the way we conduct our daily interactions and activities as teachers, administrators, and counselors and is reinforced at the national level by its inclusion as one of our university outcomes. Social responsibility is part and parcel to achieving a socially just society that embraces equality and solidarity and recognizes the dignity of every human being. I believe strongly in my responsibility as an educator to inspire students to clear and purposeful action on behalf of individuals, groups and communities in the context of their professional roles and to respectfully lead by example.”
Read more about Dr. Scott’s activity and work here at Union Institute & University by clicking here!
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