Farewell Dr. Rush!
 In August of 2003, Dr. Craig Rush joined the Psychology Department
as a full-time faculty member and began his path towards improving
the standards of academic excellence and fostering a sense of
community across the student body. As the semester approaches
an end, Dr. Rush bids farewell to the faculty and students here
at Barry University.
Since his arrival, Dr. Rush has aimed to foster a sense of
community within the student body. In 2005, Dr. Rush initiated
a graduate student organization, Graduate Students in Psychology
(GASP), in which students were offered the opportunity to
build long-lasting friendships and partnerships in hopes
of improving communication, providing social support, and
fostering professional development.
Over the course of his tenure, he has taught a number of undergraduate
and graduate classes. He innovative ideas have improved program
standards and raised academic expectations.
As many students may tell you, Dr. Rush’s door is always
open for a friendly chat, a little advice, and/or some well-respected
guidance. This may best be represented by the comments of his
students.
Dr. Rush is the kind of faculty member who makes Barry's Psychology
Department feel like home to me.
~Jennifer Ries (First-year school psychology student)
Dr. Rush was the first professor I met from the psychology
department here at Barry. He instantly made me feel like I had
made the best decision for my future by transferring here. Dr.
Rush is one of the most sincere professors I know and is always
willing to advise his students to the best of his ability. I
know I will dearly miss our conversations about my educational
plans and all the support he has given me as my academic
advisor. Thanks Dr. Rush for everything, and I wish you all life's
good fortunes.
~ Emilia K. Baron (Junior)
When I think of Dr. Rush, I automatically think of the enthusiasm
he exhibited for the subject matter he taught and his availability
to the students in his classes. His dedication to the field of
School Psychology and his passion for helping to develop
future school psychologists are unparalleled. Dr. Rush will be
greatly missed as he begins this new chapter in his career.
~ Anetra Bonner (S.S.P. student)
Dr. Rush's method was to praise what was done correctly, thus
shaping our mistakes into learning experiences. Behavior
mod was not just a subject, but an experience!!! Thank
you for the knowledge you have imparted, your guidance has made
a difference in my life. Your presence will be greatly missed!
~ Danielle Sanders (S.S.P. student)
In case you’re wondering where Dr. Rush is headed, he
was recently offered a position at the University of Alabama.
If you have spoken to him about his future plans, you know that
Dr. Rush is extremely excited about this future endeavors. Given
the impact he has made on students lives, both personally and
academically, it is no surprise that Dr. Rush’s talent
as a professor and mentor has led him back home.
Dr. Rush has strived to assist students meet their personal
and professional goals with his compassion, dedication, and
enthusiasm for the field. It is with the utmost respect and
great sadness that we wish Dr. Rush the very best in his
journeys ahead.
Jane Lineman
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The times of change are sometimes hard to face
But we do it hoping and looking for the best in future
years.
So again we come to this fork in the road
Trying to fathom where this new road goes.
I know decisions of this magnitude are never lightly made
So “best wishes” and “good luck” are
all you’ll hear for some days.
I remember your first days at Barry, the new teacher in
town
Adjusting, rearranging and getting around.
Unbelievable to think that you’ve chosen to leave
us so soon
Just after I’ve had my ‘B-Mod’ encounter
with you.
But times of change are sometimes hard to face
However, we do it hoping and looking for the best in future
years.
Can’t say much more, you’re just about ready
to go
So, may “Best Wishes” and “Good Luck”
Follow you everywhere you go.
~ Sandra Collie
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