Community Forum to Address School Violence to be Held at Clarion University–Venango Campus

                The Diversity Working Group of Clarion University–Venango Campus and the Student-Pennsylvania Education Association (S-PSEA) will sponsor a community forum entitled “The Bully Crisis: Prevention and Resources” on Tuesday, November 14, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the campus’ Robert W. Rhoades Center auditorium. The program is free-of-charge and is open to the public.

            Facilitated by Susan Franke, a Pittsburgh-based leader in the field of school issues, the presentation will assist parents and community members in becoming more aware of the growing problem of school violence in Pennsylvania and across the country.

            The forum will provide information that will promote better understanding of bullies and their victims, the causes of bullying, conflict resolution techniques to assist children to think before acting out in violence, and the characteristics of our culture that provide the foundation for violence. Discussion will include bully prevention programs that have a proven track record and what parents, school staff, communities and students can do to make schools safe for all children, regardless of race, religion, sexual orientation, abilities, gender, or any other factor that may cause a student to become a target of bullying.

            Susan Franke has over 20 years of experience in health care and community services and has given over 650 presentations to schools and community groups since 1998. Her children's programs received an award of excellence from the Pittsburgh Public School District. Susan was recently featured in the Murrysville Star and the Green Tree Times. She was also a guest on the KDKA Morning Show with Jon Burnett, where she discussed her “Teddy Bear Therapy”, disability awareness, bully prevention and Hug Therapy programs.

            Ms. Franke is a registered nurse who has worked as a public health nurse, staff nurse and supervisor. She is also a licensed PA nursing home administrator. She received a bachelor of nursing degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Nursing and a master’s degree in health education from Penn State University. She is also a Certified Health Education Specialist.

            For more information, contact the office of Student Affairs at Clarion University–Venango Campus, at 814-676-6591, extension 1269.

            Clarion University-Venango Campus, located in Oil City, PA, is the oldest regional campus in Pennsylvania’s State System of Higher Education.   The campus provides high-quality educational programs and personalized services to help students succeed.  Students can begin any of Clarion University’s 90+ bachelor’s degrees at the Venango Campus, earn an associate degree, a bachelor’s or master’s degree in select areas, obtain a one-year certificate or participate in a variety of professional development and personal enrichment courses.  The campus is home to Clarion University’s School of Nursing and Allied Health and its Department of Applied Technology.  Clarion University-Venango Campus is committed to serving the needs of the community.

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