By Todd Joseph President Psi Beta National Honor Society I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself. My name is Todd Joseph and I am excited to be the new National President of Psi Beta. I have been lucky enough to have served on the Psi Beta National Council since 2016 and I […]
The following new member recruiting ideas have been used successfully by student leaders across the country to maintain strong and active chapters. Try them out at your college. Raffle off a free membership to someone who joins your chapter during your recruiting drive. Host a special “bring a friend” meeting featuring an ice-breaker exercise, […]
By Heather Schoenherr, Rocky Mt. Regional Vice President As an instructor at a community college, we carry a heavy teaching load, making it challenging to focus on research. However, over the years, I have prioritized undergraduate research experience for several reasons. First, when I reflect on my undergraduate career, the most impactful learning experience I […]
Until 1981, community college students lacked an honor society designed to enrich their interest and knowledge of psychology. In 1981, Ruth Cousins and her daughter, Carol Tracy, launched Psi Beta. Today, four decades later, Psi Beta chapters are active at over 160 community college campuses. Over 49,500 community college students have become lifetime members since 1981. […]
By Anne Louise Dailey and Allison Caveglia Barash Professors of Psychology and Psi Beta Advisors Community College of Allegheny County, Pittsburg PA We chartered our Psi Beta chapter on April 28, 1982, making us one of Psi Beta’s oldest chapters. Psi Beta is at the heart of much of what the Psychology Program does at […]
The American Psychological Association has graciously extended free membership for Psi Beta students through December 2022! Becoming a student affiliate of APA helps you stay informed and connected with one of the largest professional organizations in psychology. Gain access to career resources, digital subscriptions, member discounts, and more resources. Upon joining, list your Student Affiliate […]
This year’s annual research project is now underway. This year’s study focuses on students’ sense of connectedness, both cognitively and behaviorally, to their community college. That is, in what ways do students feel pride, become engaged, spend time, an interact with others at their college? What do factors like Covid, shyness, and personality play in […]
By Helen Greenbergs, Western Region Vice-President Our Coffee with the Council program, designed to encourage active engagement with Student Delegates, continues this academic year. We last met on Thursday, October 7th, and were happy to welcome sixteen Delegates from across the country. Delegates received an update about the activities of the National Council and shared […]
As you may have discovered while exploring Psi Beta’s website, we spotlight psychologists who began their academic and career pathway by attending a community college. In this newsletter issue, we introduce the latest psychologist to be honored as a community college pathway psychologist, Dr. Melanie Wilcox who cites Psi Beta and her Psi Beta chapter […]
Note: In the spring, an advisor from the Southwest region reached out to ask for help in communicating their Hurricane Ida Relief for chapters in the area of storm damage. Recently, I asked her if she would be interested in writing about her experience and Psi Beta for the upcoming Fall newsletter. – Liza Veliz […]
By Kimberley J. Duff, Psi Beta’s Past-President Psi Beta National Council wants to connect with you! Please follow us, like us, and share your Psi Beta activities with us on social media #psibetanational Social Media – Follow us on Instagram and Facebook @psibetanational Social Media is a great way to stay up to date on […]
We are pleased to list winners of Psi Beta’s various 2o20-2021 competitions. Congratulations to all of you! VIRGINIA STAUDT SEXTON FACULTY ADVISOR OF YEAR – Justin Estep, advisor at San Diego Mesa College JOHNSON / BUILDING BONDS COLLABORATION AWARD – Lorain County College (advisors are James Jordan and Michelle Foust) CAROL TRACY COMMUNITY SERVICE CHAPTER AWARD – […]
By Heather Schoenherr, MS Psi Beta’s Rocky Mountain Vice-President One of the many benefits of attending a community college is that you can become involved in research early in your educational career. Not only does this opportunity allow you to become familiar with the research process, but many students collect quality data that contributes to […]
Special thanks to Macmillan Learning – sponsors for Psi Beta’s Emerging Researcher Award and the Chapter Excellence Award. Macmillan Learning is featured as a Psi Beta partner on our website. Thank you again Macmillan Learning. Your generosity will help Psi Beta contribute to the development of psychology’s next generation of leaders.
PITTSBURGH PSI BETA STUDENT AWARD WINNERS Submitted by Advisors Prof. Allison Caveglia Barash and Dr. Anne Louise Dailey The North Campus Psi Beta chapter of the Community College of Allegheny County is pleased to announce that two of its members recently won Student Life and Engagement awards at the college’s annual awards ceremony. Psi Beta […]
