Researchers have demonstrated a striking method to reconstruct words, based on the brain waves of patients thinking of those words.

The technique reported in PLoS Biology relies on gathering electrical signals directly from patients’ brains.

Based on signals from listening patients, a computer model was used to reconstruct the sounds of words that patients were thinking of.

The method may in future help comatose and locked-in patients communicate.

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UC President Mark Yudof addresses student affairs staff members during training in restorative justice. >> President Yudof’s remarks

By Harry Mok

A residence hall fire alarm is pulled as a drunken prank in the middle of the night. A fellow resident, who happens to be gay, witnesses it and confronts the culprit as the building is evacuated. In the exchange of words, the prankster utters a pejorative term for a homosexual man in a profanity-laced tirade.

Fortunately, the situation was just part of a role-playing exercise. Twenty-three student affairs staff members, from all 10 University of California campuses, took part in training for restorative justice, a conflict resolution process that UC is considering for use when dealing with incidents of intolerance or hate, particularly for conduct that, while offensive, may not violate any laws or policies.

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Yet UCSF is attached like Velcro to the other campuses, required to spend millions of dollars to help support them and send officials to countless meetings where students protest rising tuition and regents debate educational policy.

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Director of Diversity Affairs
The Director of Diversity Affairs shall promote knowledge and awareness of diversity within the Association. S/he shall coordinate programs that promote the development of multicultural competencies of members and program participants. The Director of Diversity Affairs shall work closely with other members of the Leadership Team to make diversity an integral part of activities and efforts of the Association. Term of office is March 2012-June 2013. Ideal candidates would be those interested in cultural competence, coordinating professional development activities, policy reform/awareness, and social justice education.

Website Coordinator
The Website Coordinator shall develop and maintain the Association website and coordinate with the Director of Communications to ensure that the membership is aware of the resources and information on the website. Term of office is March 2012-June 2013. Ideal candidates would be those who have an interest and experience in website management, social media, communications, and professional development.

Interest forms can be completed here: CCPA Appointed Interest Form due by Friday, February 17

Elections close on January 24, 2012

The M.A. in Organization & Leadership with a Higher Education and Student Affairs (HESA)program prepares professionals working in or aspiring toward practitioner positions in Student Affairs. The program focuses on understanding issues of access and equity in higher education and the unique experiences and problems facing underrepresented groups. In addition, students learn to think critically about the complexities involved in transforming organizations and programs in order to achieve equitable outcomes for all students.

As part of the program, students are trained as practitioners through required practica experiences in a variety of university departments. In addition, practical experience can be gained through optional paid internship opportunities in the Division of Student Life. Students in these positions devote approximately 20 hours a week to one student affairs department. The compensation package is competitive and may include housing or a stipend.

To be considered for admission and assistantship opportunities, prospective students are encouraged to apply no later than March 1. If you or prospective students have questions about the program, please contact Dr. Christopher Thomas at cnthomas(at)usfca.edu or Dr. Uma Jayakumar at jayakumar(at)usfca.edu. For more information about the Division of Student Life, including internships and practica, contact Dr. Gregory V. Wolcott at gvwolcott(at)usfca.edu.

, including internships and practica, contact Dr. Gregory V. Wolcott at gvwolcott@usfca.edu.

Fall 2012 undergraduate applications to the University of California reached a record high for the eighth consecutive year, according to data released today (Jan. 12). The university received 160,939 submissions from prospective students, an overall increase of 13.2 percent over last year. All nine undergraduate campuses saw gains, from 5.3 percent at Davis to 12.7 percent at Los Angeles.

While applications from potential freshmen were up 19.1 percent, the number of applicants seeking admission as transfer students dropped 4.2 percent overall from last year.

More than 93,000 applications came from prospective California-resident freshmen, an increase of 9.8 percent.  [More]

The Association of American Colleges and Universities
Jan 25-28
Washington, DC
www.aacu.org

The Association for Student Conduct Administration
Feb 1-5
St. Petersburg, FL
www.theasca.org

National Association of Student Affairs Professionals
Feb 7-11
Norfolk, VA
www.nasap.net

National Association for Campus Activities
Feb 25-29
Charlotte, NC
www.naca.org

American Council on Higher Education
March 10-13
Los Angeles, CA
www.acenet.edu

NASPA: Student Affairs Administrators in Higher Education
March 10-14
Phoenix, AZ
www.naspa.org

Association of College Unions’ International
March 18-22
Boston, MA
www.acui.org

ACPA, College Student Educators International
March 24-28
Louisville, KY
www.myacpa.org

National Intramural-Recreational Sports Association
March 27-30
Tampa, FL
www.nirsa.org

American Association of Collegiate Registras and Admissions Officers
April 1-4
Philadelphia, PA
www.aacrao.org

American Association of Community Colleges
April 21-24
Orlando, FL
www.aacc.nche.org

Association of International Educators
May 27-June 1
Houston, TX
www.nafsa.org

American College Health Association
May 28-June 1
Chicago, IL
www.acha.org

National Conference on Race and Ethnicity in American Higher Education
May 29-June 2
www.ncore.ou.edu

National Association of Colleges and Employers
June 12-15
Las Vegas, NV
www.naceweb.org

Association of College and university Housing Officers-International
July 9-12
New Orleans, LA
www.acuho-i.org

National Orientation Directors Association
Oct 27-30
Las Vegas, NV
www.nodaweb.org