08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe
08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe
08-09 Graduate Catalog/w pics - University of Louisiana at Monroe
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22 THE UNIVERSITY OF LOUISIANA AT MONROE<br />
Family Resource Center (Family Life Center)<br />
The Center provides inform<strong>at</strong>ion and m<strong>at</strong>erials rel<strong>at</strong>ing to the family and<br />
family problems. Experts in home economics can share their knowledge with<br />
area families. Workshops are held to train day care center directors and workers.<br />
The Center’s programs focus primarily on preventive approaches and serves<br />
as a clearinghouse for inform<strong>at</strong>ion and services from other resources th<strong>at</strong> are<br />
also available to families.<br />
A parenting program designed to prevent child abuse is sponsored by the unit<br />
through the <strong>Louisiana</strong> Children’s Trust Fund.<br />
Emily Williamson and Peggy Buffington (318) 342-5437<br />
Filhiol 203<br />
Human Performance Labor<strong>at</strong>ory<br />
This labor<strong>at</strong>ory serves as an integral part <strong>of</strong> the science core curriculum for<br />
undergradu<strong>at</strong>e and gradu<strong>at</strong>e students in the Department <strong>of</strong> Kinesiology. Practical<br />
experience rel<strong>at</strong>ed to career choices is provided to students in the areas <strong>of</strong><br />
teaching, coaching, wellness, cardiac rehabilit<strong>at</strong>ion, and other sports medicine<br />
fields.<br />
Students and faculty use the facilities for research and the labor<strong>at</strong>ory provides<br />
a comprehensive fitness testing program to the <strong>University</strong> and the community.<br />
Mr. Brian Coyne, Director (318) 342-1314<br />
Ewing Coliseum 50-C<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Corrections and Juvenile Justice<br />
The Institute is charged with providing continuing educ<strong>at</strong>ion and training,<br />
beyond basic jailer training, to corrections personnel in public and priv<strong>at</strong>e<br />
corrections agencies. It also has the responsibility to initi<strong>at</strong>e, coordin<strong>at</strong>e, and<br />
conduct special programm<strong>at</strong>ic activities rel<strong>at</strong>ed to juvenile and adult correctional<br />
popul<strong>at</strong>ions. The jurisdiction includes Arkansas, <strong>Louisiana</strong>, and Mississippi,<br />
although personnel from other areas are invited to <strong>at</strong>tend training sessions.<br />
Department <strong>of</strong> Criminal Justice, (318) 342-1440<br />
Stubbs 212<br />
Institute <strong>of</strong> Gerontology<br />
This Institute conducts research and provides in-service training for those in<br />
the fields <strong>of</strong> health and social services and maintains community service<br />
programs to meet the specialized needs <strong>of</strong> older persons. A quarterly newsletter<br />
is distributed to interested persons on current issues in aging, special events <strong>of</strong><br />
interest, and course <strong>of</strong>ferings.<br />
The Institute further <strong>of</strong>fers academic courses through a multidisciplinary<br />
spectrum to develop students for work with older adults. The unit encourages<br />
research rel<strong>at</strong>ed to the aging process.<br />
Dr. Kevin Unter, Head, Gerontology Program, (318) 342-1430<br />
Stubbs Hall 103
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