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407 SAPP Anger Management (CPS)
 Credits 1 - Pass/No Pass Option Only 
CRN:  42254(Undergraduate)Summer2009
Day/Time:  Fri, 12:00 PM - 4:50 PM   (11 PAC)
Day/Time:  Sat, 9:00 AM - 1:50 PM   (11 PAC)
Class meets: August 7  - August 8
Course Type: Short Course
 
Instructor: John Aarons
E-Mail: zelwynaa@msn.com
Office Phone: (541) 870-9015
Office Location: 180 Esslinger Hall
Office Hours: Make appointment by email
 
Instructor Biography:
John Aarons is the Competency Coordinator at Lane County Department of Youth Services in Eugene, Oregon where he has worked for the past twenty plus years. In this role, John coordinates the Martin Luther King Jr. Education Center, an education program working with delinquent youth that have been suspended or expelled from traditional or alternative schools.

In addition, John coordinates the competency groups facilitated at the department. These groups are based on cognitive behavioral intervention strategies. Over the last twenty years, John has also worked as a group worker in detention, a counselor in intensive probation services, and a counselor with a traditional probation caseload. Along with two colleagues at Lane County Department of Youth Services, John developed and has implemented "Option to Anger" a nationally recognized model aimed at reducing anger and violence. Born in New York City, John graduated from the University of Oregon with a Master's Degree in Interdisciplinary Studies, combining corrections and counseling.  He has been an adjunct instructor with the University of Oregon Substance Abuse Prevention Program since 2001.

 

Announcements:
Class Presentation Video Trailer
Course Description:
A nationally recognized model, Options to Anger, will be presented by one of its creators, John Aarons.  Through lecture, discussion, video demonstration, small group exercises and role playing,  skills to help young people and families internalize real options to anger will be presented.  Topics include invitations to anger, the early warning system, substance abuse, self-support and internal locus of control.
Grading Criteria:
Late papers will not be accepted.

P means Satisfactory performance (C- or above for undergraduate work, B- of above for graduate work).
N means Less than Satisfactory performance, no credit awarded (D+ of lower for undergraduate work, C+ of lower for graduate work.)
Student Attendance Expectations:

Check in each morning at the Registration Table. In the even the table in unattended, it is your responsibility to find a staff member.

If you leave for any reason, please advise a staff member.

Student Conduct Requirements:

Remain attentive while presenters are speaking.

Respect the privilege of others around you to hear without distractions.

Only use electronic devices, such as computer games, headsets, or cellular phones during designated breaks.
Address all questions or comments appropriately, tactfully, constructively, and respectfully.

 

Supplemental Information:
It is the responsibility of each student to read this material.  The questions found on the exam will come from class lecture material presented and the reading sources.

All answers should combine information from the sessions and readings.  When possible cite your sources.
Exams and evaluations will be handed out at the end of the course.  Exact due dates will be on your exam instructions.

Papers should be hand-carried, mailed, or faxed to : SAPP, 180 Esslinger, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR n974036-1237 Fax #: 541-346-3595

Extensions will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.  Students may be required to write an additional research paper or complete an alternative assignment.  Requests must be in writing and will be evaluated by a departmental committee.

Duplicate papers will receive an automatic "No Pass."  Definition of "duplicate" is at the discretion of the grader/instructor.  Violations will automatically be referred to the Office of Student Conduct.

Please retain a copy of all typed work until final grade is posted.
Grades will be available of Duck Web at the end of the term.

The Substance Abuse Prevention Program reserves the right to adjust expectations to individual circumstances as reason dictates.

 

SAPP adheres to and supports the U of O policies listed below.
For information about them click on the link we have provided or call us at 346-4135.


Use of Personal Technology & Literature:

  • Laptops may ONLY be used in class for the purpose of note taking. Web surfing, games, instant messaging, email, and working on homework for other classes tends to be distracting to others and is prohibited during class time. If you find you must do otherwise, please excuse yourself for the remainder of the class time. However, you will not earn participation points for that day.
  • Non-course materials - Magazines, books, newspapers and other literature, including homework from other classes, may be a distraction for others in class and is therefore prohibited. Please save these activities for time other than in class.
  • Music/Video player use during class is strictly prohibited. This is a definite distraction for others.
  • Cell phones are to be silenced and not used during class time. This includes sending or receiving calls or use of text messaging. If you find you need to use your cell phone, please excuse yourself for the remainder of the class time. However, you will not earn participation points for that day.

Documented Disability:
http://ds.uoregon.edu/
Email disabsrv@darkwing.uoregon.edu
Phone: (541)-346-1155 TTY: (541) 346-1083

University of Oregon Policy on Academic Integrity and Dishonesty:
http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/programs/student_judi_affairs/academic-dishonesty.htm

Student Conduct Code:
http://studentlife.uoregon.edu/programs/student_judi_affairs/conduct-code.htm

Bias Response Team:
http://darkwing.uoregon.edu/~brt/
Phone: 346-1139

Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity, Discriminatory Harassment, and Grievance Procedures:
http://aaeo.uoregon.edu/

 

 


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