Welcome to USD Ally!
Education. Awareness. Responsibility.
"Ally" is a student organization closely affiliated with the Clinical Psychology Training Program at The University of South Dakota. This group organizes and sponsors lectures, discussions, and service activities regarding all issues of diversity. Topics of focus vary according to student interest and relevant issues as they arise. The goal of this organization is to promote and supplement the commitment to diversity of the Clinical Psychology Training Program by offering all students, particularly from non-minority backgrounds, the opportunity to discuss beliefs, attitudes, and action necessary to be socially responsible individuals and competent professionals. It is our belief that ending prejudice and creating a global community requires continuing education, self-awareness, and the spirit of service in order to truly be allies to our friends, colleagues and the individuals and communities we serve. As allies, we advocate to end social injustice, promote understanding, and work toward a truly free, benevolent, and accountable society.
How you can get involved:
Follow USD Ally on Twitter!
Join the Ally (USD Chapter) Facebook group: click here!
constantly updated links to current news of interest
meeting times/locations/topics
discussion board
stay connected with current and past students
feel free to leave comments/suggestions
Come to our next meeting: TBA
Join us for our next outing: SCIP & Ally Potluck! Friday 9/25 at 7:00pm at Jordan Pekevski's house (1505 E Cherry St.) Bring a traditional dish/salad/dessert/drink and we'll celebrate the diversity within our program. Email Hitomi or Jen with questions.
Stop by for the Sunday afternoon chat: next chat TBA
Contact the 2009/2010 Ally Mentor Jen Thomson: jennifer.thomson@usd.edu
Links:
coming soon!
Ally Contact Information:
Psychology Department
The University of South Dakota
414 E. Clark Street
South Dakota Union 205
Vermillion, SD 57069
phone: 605-677-5353
fax: 605-677-3195
Dr. S. Jean Caraway, faculty advisor
The ALLY Web site is maintained by faculty and/or students of The University of South Dakota and they are solely responsible for its editorial policy and content. The University of South Dakota disclaims all liability for any data, information, or opinions contained in this Web site.
special thanks to Joe and Sarah Barron for the images and text used on this website!