Student Gerontology
Association
Members of the Month |
 Alexis M. Kogan Coulourides
Alexis began her studies in gerontology this fall as a first-year MSG student at the Leonard Davis School. She complements her studies at USC by working as a research assistant for Dr. Susan Enguidanos and in conjunction with Partners in Care Foundation. Her current research work addresses a large area of healthcare interest, including: end of life care, social work in primary care, inpatient Palliative care, and chronic disease management through nutrition and exercise.
Alexis is a native of Southern California and has returned home after receiving a Bachelor of Science degree from Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana. She studied Exercise and Sports Sciences, French, and was a four-year letterman and NCAA student athlete as a member of the women’s tennis team. Before coming to USC, Alexis worked for one year in her family’s business as French wine importers for Trader Joe’s and other retail groups, as well as working for one year as a research assistant for Partners in Care Foundation. Alexis is an avid tennis player and current newlywed to her college sweetheart, Michael…also a tennis player.
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Kayleigh Duffy
(Undergraduate Student)
Kayleigh Duffy, president of the Student Gerontology Association, is an undergraduate interested in clinical psychology and gerontology. She plans on going to graduate school to obtain a master’s degree in clinical psychology and ultimately pursue a career in helping seniors with therapeutic needs. According to Duffy, one of the greatest aspects of being a student at USC is belonging to the Trojan Family, and this is an experience truly exemplified, she said at the USC Davis School of Gerontology.
“It is no wonder that students from all over the world apply to be part of this groundbreaking program. It is recognized as being the number one School on aging in the nation, and the caliber of education taught is without a doubt the very best.”
Duffy enjoys the individualized attention and the opportunity to interact with world renowned professors who are experts in various fields of aging, an experience that students would not find in any other program on gerontology.
“The wealth of knowledge and opportunity available to us is second to none, and the passionate staff helps us to make the most of our abilities.”
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Current Student Services
The Andrus Gerontology Center is a focal point for the aging network
in Southern California. Whatever your interest in the field of gerontology,
there are faculty members and staff involved with community organizations
and businesses that provide services in aging. Gerontology students
at USC enjoy the resources of a world-class university and the personal
attention of a small school. The Davis School offers students
numerous opportunities to become involved within the University
and in the Los Angeles Community to prepare their careers.
Andrus Gerontology Library
Recognized as a special source of information on a regional, national
and international level, the Andrus Gerontology Library is now the
only academic library of its kind in the world. Vist
the Library online here.
Gerontology Computing Services
The Gerontology IT/Computing Services provides guidance, resources,
and instruction to Gerontology faculty, teaching assistants, research
assistants and staff to enhance learning and teaching at the School
of Gerontology through the effective use of digital and communications
technology. For hrs and
services...
LibraryWorks - Information Services to
the AgeWorks Students
LibraryWorks, maintained by the Andrus Gerontology Library is dedicated
to the information need of the AgeWorks students. The Andrus Gerontology
Library, one of the special subject libraries in USC Library system
will help to facilitate the access to USC information resources
and services. USC library collection contains a rich array of print
and electronic resources that are accessible to all USC members
including the online students. For
more information...
Student Government
The Student Gerontology Association of the Davis School
of Gerontology is for graduate and undergraduate student participation.
The organization pursues educational, philanthropic and social activities
throughout the year. Programs include a Mentor program which brings
together students and professionals, an Alumni/Student Mixer, an
International Student Dialogue on issues in Gerontology, and a Gerontology
Awareness Week on campus.
For more infromation on the SGA, feel free to visit the SGA website
Graduate Representation on the USC Student Senate
The School of Gerontology has been allocated one graduate seat
on the USC Graduate Student Senate. The senate deliberates on issues
of campus-wide concerns and makes recommendations to the University
on student related issues.
Honor Society
USC hosts the Alpha Alpha Chapter of Sigma Phi Omega, the academic
honor society for Gerontology. Membership is invitational based
upon grade point average. The Chapter was established in 1989 and
continues to grow.
Special Events
Colloquium Series
The School and the Andrus Gerontology Center host a number of special
workshops, conferences, and lectures during the year. An on-going
Colloquium Series provides a forum for outstanding researchers to
disucuss their cutting-edge research work with colleagues. Students
are invited and encouraged to participate in all of these activities.
Conferences
Students at the Davis School of Gerontology are encouraged
to attend national conferences annually such as the American Society
on Aging, the Gerontological Society of America and the National
Conference on Aging. These events take place around the nation and
students have been to conferences in San Francisco, Atlanta, New
Orleans, Washington D.C., San Diego, Seattle and Denver. At these
events, students attend lectures, seminars, poster displays, meetings
and networking events as well as give presentations. These conferences
are an exciting way to meet others and become involved in the field
of gerontology.
Careers in Aging
Andrus is a focal point for the aging network in Southern California.
Whatever your interest in the field of gerontology, there are faculty
members and staff involved with community organizations and businesses
that provide services in aging. Gerontology students at USC enjoy
the resources of a world-class university and the personal attention
of a small school. The Davis School offers students numerous
opportunities to become involved within the University and in the
Los Angeles Community to prepare their careers. Click on the following
link for a list of careers that Gerontology graduates are involved
in. Careers in Aging...
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Alumni Update: Where are they now?
The “Where are they now?” feature is designed to show how former Davis School of Gerontology students are applying their degrees in gerontology to a wide variety of professions.
Click here to catch up with our students. |
Finally, a few words of
wisdom from an MSG graduate:
“Start the job search now, don’t wait until graduation.
Begin by identifying the organizations/companies that are in line
with your career goals and learn as much as you can about them.
This will give you a clearer understanding about what skills and/or
knowledge it is you need to focus on the remainder of the year.”
For more information on the Multipurpose Senior Services Program,
visit:
http://www.aging.ca.gov/programs/mssp.asp
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