2011 Psi Chi Southwestern Regional Convention – 2011 Program
Psi Chi Hospitality Suite
Bolivar C
Thurs, April 7
8:00 am to 5:00pm
Friday, April 8
8:00 am to 4:00 pm
Saturday, April 9
9:00 am to 3:00 pm
THURSDAY, APRIL 07, 2011
Psi Chi Paper Session
12:45–2:00 p.m., Bolivar B
Chair: Randall E. Osborne, Texas State University–San Macros (Psi Chi Southwestern Regional Vice-President)
Psi Chi Poster Session I
2:15–3:30 p.m., Coronado A & B
Chair: Laura Horton, University of Central Arkansas
List of Poster Session Presenters
FRIDAY, APRIL 08, 2011
Psi Chi/Psi Beta
How to Build and Maintain a Vital Psi Chi/Psi Beta Chapter
8:00–9:00 a.m., Bolivar C
Chair: Randall E. Osborne, Texas State University–San Marcos (Psi Chi Southwestern Regional Vice-President)
Chair: Laura Horton, University of Central Arkansas
Presenters: Hannah Abbott (Psi Chi/University of Central Arkansas); Jennifer Lilley (Psi Chi/Texas State University–San Marcos); Justin Mathia (Psi Beta/Blinn Community College); Rebecca Randolph (Psi Beta/Blinn Community College); Jacob Zernick (Psi Chi/Texas State University–San Marcos)
Come to the joint Psi Chi/Psi Beta session and learn about how to develop leadership skills in your members and other qualities that will enhance the vitality and success of your chapter.
Psi Chi/Psi Beta
Successful Fund-Raising
9:00–10:00 a.m., Bolivar C
Chair: Randall E. Osborne, Texas State University–San Marcos
Chair: Laura Horton, University of Central Arkansas (Psi Chi)
Presenters: Hannah Abbott (Psi Chi/University of Central Arkansas); Jennifer Lilley (Psi Chi/Texas State University–San Marcos); Justin Mathia (Psi Beta/Blinn Community College); Rebecca Randolph (Psi Beta/Blinn Community College); Jacob Zernick (Psi Chi/Texas State University–San Marcos)
Come to the joint Psi Chi/Psi Beta session and learn about how to design and implement successful fund-raisers for your Psi Chi or Psi Beta chapter.
Psi Chi Workshop
Theories and Pedagogy Shaping the Multicultural Curriculum Transformation Paradigm at Texas State University–San Marcos
10:00–11:00 a.m., Bolivar B
Chair: Randall E. Osborne, Texas State University–San Marcos
Presenter: Sandra Mayo, Texas State University–San Marcos (Director of the Center for Multicultural and Gender Studies)
Culturally Responsive Teaching is not by accident, but by design. If educators are to effectively serve a diverse population of students, they need to be informed about societal issues that influence the success of all students and pedagogical strategies that have the potential to effectively enhance teaching and learning for the realities and challenges of the 21st century. The presentation will focus on the theories underlining the pedagogical approach to integration of multiculturalism across the curriculum at Texas State University–San Marcos.
Psi Chi Conversation Hour
With Sandra Mayo, Texas State University–San Marcos
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m., Bolivar C
Chair: Randall E. Osborne, Texas State University–San Marcos
Speaker: Sandra Mayo, Texas State University–San Marcos (Director of the Center for Multicultural and Gender Studies)
Snacks will be available.
Psi Chi Closed Reception
Building Bridges and Enhancing Diversity
12:30–2:00 p.m., Bolivar C
Chair: Shirley Ogletree, Texas State University–San Marcos
Chair: Tom Billimek, San Antonio College
Texas State and San Antonio College students are invited to come and celebrate efforts to promote ties between the two institutions. Refreshments will be served.
Psi Chi Distinguished Lecture
Finding Little Albert: Adventures in Our Journey to Watson’s Infant Laboratory
2:15–3:15 p.m., La Habana
Speaker: Hall Beck, Appalachian State University
Chair: Randall E. Osborne, Texas State University–San Macros
Psi Chi Conversation Hour
Conversation Hour With Hall Beck
3:15–4:15 p.m. , Bolivar C
Chair: Randall E. Osborne, Texas State University–San Macros
Speaker: Hall Beck, Appalachian State University
Snacks will be provided.
SATURDAY, APRIL 09, 2011
Psi Chi Faculty Advisor Breakfast
7:30–8:30 a.m., Bolivar C
Chair: Randall E. Osborne, Texas State University–San Macros (Psi Chi Southwestern Regional Vice-President)
By invitation only. Please RSVP Michele Rumpf before April 6.
Psi Chi Workshop
Top 10 Questions About Graduate School
8:30–9:30 a.m., Bolivar B
Chair: Laura Horton, University of Central Arkansas
Panelists: Michael Hall (Psi Chi President); Randall E. Osborne, Texas State University–San Marcos; Evan Zucker (Loyola University, LA)
Everything you wanted (and needed!) to know about graduate school but were afraid (or didn’t know!) to ask.
Psi Chi Conversation Hour
Graduate School Questions
9:30–10:30 a.m. , Bolivar C
Chair: Laura Horton, University of Central Arkansas
Follow-up with the panel presenters from the Q & A for informal questions and answers from students.
Psi Chi Poster Session II
11:00 a.m.– 12:15 p.m., Coronado A & B
Chair: Shelia Kennison, Oklahoma State University
Chair: Laura Horton, University of Central Arkansas
List of Poster Session Presenters
Psi Chi Workshop
Advice to Students and Faculty From Journal Editors
1:00–2:00 p.m., Bolivar B
Chair: Randolph Smith, Lamar University (TX, Editor)
Chair: Martha Zlokovich, Psi Chi Central Office (Interim Editor)
The presenters will discuss the submission requirements for the Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research, including advice to undergraduate students and faculty mentors of student research projects. The editors will address recent and upcoming changes in the submission process, expectations of the faculty mentor, common mistakes, the review and notification process, and timelines. Time will be left for questions and answers.
Psi Chi Award Ceremony
2:15–3:15 p.m., Bolivar B & C
Chair: Randall E. Osborne, Texas State University–San Marcos
List of Award Winners