2017 Spring Issue
Psi Beta Awards!
TYPES OF AWARDS – Psi Beta offers awards for a variety of different competitions. If you or your chapter have engaged in any community service projects during the 2016-17 academic year, consider entering the chapter or individual Community Service Award competition. Has your chapter conducted an event that has enriched the life of your college? […]
Get Ready!!!!! 97th Annual Western Psychological Association Conference is Around the Corner
By Kimberley J. Duff, VP, Psi Beta’s Western Region The 97th annual convention of the Western Psychological Association (WPA) will take place in Sacramento, California April 27 – 30, 2017. The conference program can be found at www.westernpsych.org. WPA is a student friendly conference with offerings in research, scholarship of teaching and learning, career preparedness, social […]
2017 SWPA (Southwestern Psychological Association) The Gritty Team: Passion, Purpose and Success
By Jennifer O’Loughlin-Brooks Psi Beta’s National President-Elect The Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA) conference was held in San Antonio, Texas from March 31st to April 2nd, 2017. Over 1,200 psychology enthusiasts were in attendance, and the invited speakers were exceptional. Kip Williams, PhD, Holly Arrow, PhD, Joel Shenker, PhD, Paul Piff, PhD and others spoke on […]
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Psi Beta T-shirt Design Contest!
This is your chance to show off your design skills! Design a Psi Beta t-shirt that you think would appeal to other Psi Beta members, and you could be the big winner! Prizes: The winning chapter will receive 10 t-shirts decorated with their design. The winners will also earn major bragging rights because their design […]
Anne Anastasi Scholarships for 2017
Second Annual Anne Anastasi Conference Scholarship Competition Psi Beta Students – your winning research paper may pave the way for you to attend this year’s American Psychological Association Conference in Washington, D.C. (August 3 – 6 2017)!!!!! Psi Beta is pleased to announce a scholarship competition: The second annual Anne Anastasi APA Conference Attendance Scholarship!!! […]
Psi Beta Research Project
This year saw a record number of chapters participating in the National Research Project. Chapter sponsors received a copy of the data and output files in March to begin the process of data analysis. Initial examination of the data by chapters found a positive correlation between levels of GRIT, Academic Self-Efficacy, Gratitude, and Happiness in […]
South Texas College Psi Beta Students Present at National 2017 Psychological Conference in San Antonio
Five student psychology majors within the Department of Psychological Science at South Texas College made the trip to San Antonio to take part in a prestigious conference held by the Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA) on April 1st 2017. Natalie Zarate, Alexandra Alvarado, Liza Garcia, Gabriella Hernandez and Flor Garcia, who are all members of Psi […]
Psi Beta Programs at APA Conference: August 3 – 6, 2017
Have you ever thought of treating yourself and your family to a vacation to our nation’s capital? This is your opportunity. Not only will you be able to visit DC’s many sights, but you’ll be able to attend the annual American Psychological Association (APA) conference. Once again, Psi Beta’s National Council has prepared some great […]
Professor Liza Veliz – Psi Beta’s Next Southwestern Regional Vice-President
Psi Beta chapters in the southwest region have unanimously confirmed professor Liza Veliz for the position of Regional Vice-President. Veliz, Psi Beta chapter advisor at South Texas College, will be inducted onto Psi Beta’s National Council on August 3 in Washington, DC during the annual convention of the American Psychological Association. Vice-Presidents each serve a […]
Psi Beta’s Speaker at the Association for Psychological Science (APS) Convention in Boston
Psi Beta’s Carol Tracy Distinguished Lecturer will be Robert S. Feldman University of Massachusetts Amherst feldman@chancellor.umass.edu Speaking on… How Today’s Students Are Different, Why It Matters, and Teaching Strategies That Lead to Student Success Abstract Do student experiences with technology, texting, tweeting, and multi-tasking make them learn in different ways from earlier generations of […]
Showcase Chapter Activities on Facebook and Instagram
By Issanna Loughman Keep your chapter connected with the Psi Beta Facebook and Instagram accounts. Our social media accounts will keep you informed on news from the national council and highlights what chapters nationwide are doing at their college and in their communities. Want to showcase your chapter? Email an image along with information to […]