Stories of Graduate Student Success: Madeline Glawe, doctoral student in the Department of Counseling Education and Counseling Psychology

Madeline Glawe, a fourth-year doctoral student in the department of Counseling Education and Counseling Psychology, was recently awarded the prestigious Arthur J. Schmitt Fellowship. The Arthur J. Schmitt Fellowship identifies talented Marquette doctoral students and fosters their development as socially responsible leaders in the Marquette community and beyond. This year, seven Marquette doctoral students were recipients of the fellowship.

Glawe's research for her dissertation is a qualitative study exploring how parents provide social support to their children after children have experienced bullying. Social support is an effective intervention to protect against the negative effects of bullying. She was motivated to pursue this topic after speaking with school social workers about barriers that interfere with children getting the support they need. Glawe hopes her research on effective social support strategies will help inform the counseling field and parents about effective ways to provide support to their children. Hopefully, promoting the provision of social support will also have a trickle-down effect on the mental health and well-being of victimized children.

As an Arthur J. Schmitt Fellow, Glawe reflects on her experience thus far; "The award allows me to focus on my graduate research projects while fostering the continued development of my leadership abilities." Glawe was nominated for this award by department faculty in recognition of diverse leadership experiences both in- and outside of Marquette. Within the CECP Department, Glawe has coordinated student involvement for interview day, served as a mentor, and participated in curriculum review through the racial justice committee. In the past year, Glawe became involved in the Wisconsin Psychological Association-collaborating in strategic planning and attending a national leadership conference. Glawe encourages any student interested in the Schmitt fellowship to "say 'yes' to opportunities that present themselves because you never know what it might grow into. Saying 'yes' gives you opportunities to demonstrate responsibility, make an impact on your community, and form important professional connections." As part of the award, fellows read research and participate in discussions focused on learning how to become strong leaders as well as partake in a group project with the hopes of contributing to our Marquette community.

When Glawe is not researching or working with clients, she continues to live and lead in leadership activities that embody the spirit of the Arthur J. Schmitt Fellowship. Glawe currently serves as an election worker and serves as an active member of multiple grassroots community groups focused on creating an equitable democracy such as Wisconsin PERSISTers and Supermarket Legends of Milwaukee. Glawe also loves to read and cook with her family.

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