The summer issue of the Eye on Psi Chi is packed with information for chapters and members. I hope that you will welcome our newest members of the Psi Chi National Council, Michael Hall, PhD, serving as President-Elect and Eric Landrum, PhD, serving as Rocky Mountain Regional Vice-President. We would like to also congratulate Ngoc Bui, PhD, Western Regional Vice-President and Jason Young, PhD, Eastern Regional Vice-President; both were re-elected to their positions for a second term on the National Council. An introduction to the newly elected Council members can be found on page 6.

I would like to thank all of the chapters that took the time to consider the two Constitutional Amendments that were voted upon recently. I am happy to announce that both amendments passed. The National Leadership Conference will be formatted differently so that leadership opportunities will be available to more members across all regions. The Psi Chi National Council will begin working on the changes and more information will be forthcoming. The second amendment changes the name of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in Psychology. Psi Chi will now officially be known as Psi Chi, the International Honor Society in Psychology. Please be aware that it will take time for all of our documents, merchandise, and website to be updated to reflect this change.

Another important change is the individual membership fee increase. In order to continue the numerous benefits of membership, the Psi Chi National Council has approved an increase to the lifetime membership fee. The last increase in membership fees was in 2000. The new membership fee will be $45 beginning July 1, 2009. Membership registrations postmarked aft er July 1, 2009, that do not include the new membership fee (regardless of induction date listed), will be returned to the chapter for resubmission with the correct fees.

Finally, I would like to congratulate all of the Psi Chi members who have been inducted this spring. I would also like to congratulate the many members who are graduating. I wish you continued success in all of your future endeavors!

Always Be A Student

Keep on learning,
Though your graduation’s done;
Your whole life’s an education
That has only just begun.

Your diploma is the first big step,
For knowledge is the special key
To winning what you want in life
And being who you want to be.

If you’ll always be a student,
You’ll find the secrets to success
And travel on the golden road
To good fortune, peace and happiness.

By Joanna Fuchs

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