Adler School Debuts New Identity, New Purpose, New Results.Social Responsibility Drives Major Growth in Applications, Enrollment and Revenue CHICAGO -- The Adler School of Professional Psychology Adler School of Professional Psychology is a graduate school of psychology located in Chicago, Illinois. Founded in 1952 and named for Alfred Adler, the school offers a doctorate in clinical psychology (Psy.D.) and several masters programs. today unveiled a new graphic identity that marks significant changes to its vision and programs, and reflects a distinctive and discerning commitment to social responsibility. The introduction of the new look comes on the heels of a total restructuring of Adler School's curricula. The new curricula are unlike any other psychology doctorate or master's program in the country. "Our new identity is a reflection of the way we've reshaped Adler School's degree programs to incorporate social responsibility into the classroom and student life," said Raymond Crossman, Ph.D., president of Adler School. "Ultimately, the aim is to educate psychologists and mental health professionals to make broader personal and professional contributions to strengthening our communities." Prior to clinical training, master's and doctoral coursework now includes a community service practicum practicum (prak´tik  m),n See internship. , required for all first year students, that places them in settings where they engage in community education, grant writing, political initiatives and advocacy. Other organizational innovations include the recently launched Adler Institute for Social Change, established to impact social justice through applied research, and the Adler Community Health Services health services Managed care The benefits covered under a health contract , which provides treatment and holistic services to underserved communities and real-world learning opportunities for students. At the center of Adler School's identity is a contemporary new logo -- a vibrant, mosaic pattern mosaic pattern Cervix A colposcopic defect at the transformation zone of the cervix–atypical when the cervix is covered by 3% acetic acid; the fields of sharply demarcated 'mosaic' are separated by reddish–vascularized borders; MP may signify epithelial that represents the colorful, complex and evolving world its students, faculty and administrators work to influence. It also embodies Adler School's comprehensive view of psychology and the pillars of its three-fold vision: socially responsible graduates, holistic services and social justice. All of Adler School's materials, from brochures to course catalogues, have been revamped to match its new identity. The School also displays new signage, and has even taken the look online, redesigning and enhancing its Web site, www.adler.edu. Social Responsibility: The Difference That Made the Difference Since first announcing and recharting the new course to incorporate social responsibility into every aspect of the Adler School back in 2004, Crossman and the Adler School Board of Trustees board of trustees Politics The posse of thugs who oversee an institution's administration. See Board of directors. have seen sharp increases in applications, enrollment, revenues and net assets Net assets The difference between total assets on the one hand and current liabilities and noncapitalized long-term liabilities on the other hand. net assets See owners' equity. : * Applications to Adler School have increased 90 percent in the past three years. * Enrollment since 2004 has spiked 78 percent at Adler School. * Annual revenues and net assets at Adler School have more than doubled in three years. Today, calls for increased social responsibility, social justice and holistic services in any and all forms are being amplified across the country, from corporate board rooms to local, state and federal government, in education, in health care, and in regard to overarching systemic societal issues that impact the lives of the citizenry everywhere. The need is there. The interest is there. The Adler School is doing something about it; and Adler School is out in front. In a brief academic time period, the School's internal and external communities have already responded markedly and measurably to the new vision, with more increases expected in the 2007-2008 academic year. Indeed, the Adler School is "Seeing things Seeing Things may refer to:
About the Adler School of Professional Psychology The Adler School of Professional Psychology is the oldest independent school of psychology in the country and was founded in 1952 on the principles of the first community psychologist, Alfred Adler Alfred Adler (February 7 1870 – May 28 1937) was an Austrian medical doctor and psychologist, founder of the school of individual psychology. Adler co-founded psychoanalysis with Sigmund Freud and a small group of Freud's colleagues. (1870-1937). With campuses in the heart of downtown Chicago and downtown Vancouver, Adler School is accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. by The Higher Learning higher learning n. Education or academic accomplishment at the college or university level. Commission of the North Central Associations of Colleges and Schools and the doctoral program and pre-doctoral internship are accredited by the American Psychological Association The American Psychological Association (APA) is a professional organization representing psychology in the US. Description and history The association has around 150,000 members and an annual budget of around $70m. . For more information, visit www.adler.edu. Available for interviews: Ray Crossman, President, Adler School of Professional Psychology |
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