Psi Chi Program at 2004 WPA
Conference: Psi Chi Western Regional Convention Program (2004)
CONVENTION DATES: APRIL 22 - 25, 2004
As in past years, Psi Chi will sponsor an appreciation luncheon for faculty advisors of Psi Chi. Details are posted below.
THURSDAY, APRIL 22, 2004
Psi Chi Distinguished Lecture: "Grand Illusions of Memory"
1:45 - 2:45 p.m., Salon AB Regency Ballroom
Speaker: Elizabeth Loftus, University of California, Irvine
Chair: Michael D. Hall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas (Psi Chi Western Regional Vice-President)
This year's distinguished speaker is experimental psychologist Elizabeth Loftus, PhD, who is recognized as an expert on eyewitness memory research, including "recovered memories," and is also the President-Elect of WPA. A brief reception in the WPA Hospitality Suite will follow.
Read a synopsis of this presentation here:
http://www.westernpsych.org/programs/program04/invited.cfm?ID=761
Psi Chi Reception With Elizabeth Loftus
2:45 - 3:30 p.m., WPA Hospitality Suite
This brief reception with Distinguished Speaker Elizabeth Loftus will allow interested students to interact and ask questions of Dr. Loftus.
Psi Chi/Council of Undergraduate Psychology Programs (CUPP) Symposium: "Assessment and the Undergraduate"
2:45 - 4:15 p.m., Salon C Regency Ballroom
Chair: Cindy Miller-Perrin, Pepperdine University
Methods and Benefits of Assessing an Undergraduate Psychology Program. Charles T. Hill, David B. Volckmann, Lucy A. O'Connor, Maurine G. Behrens, and Lorinda B. Camparo, Whittier College
Assessing Undergraduate Psychology Programs Using the Senior Survey. Cindy Miller-Perrin, Pepperdine University
Embedding Assessment in Course Work. Christopher Koch, George Fox University (Psi Chi President-Elect)
Assessing the Psychology Major With a Student Portfolio System. Peter Giordano, Belmont University
FRIDAY, APRIL 23, 2004
Psi Chi Faculty Advisor Appreciation Luncheon
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m., Terrace Cafe (2nd Floor)
Chair: Michael D. Hall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
All Psi Chi faculty advisors attending this year's meeting are invited to this luncheon. If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Western Vice-President Michael Hall at hallm@unlv.nevada.edu.
Psi Chi Poster Session
3:00 - 4:30 p.m., Atrium
Poster presenters are listed here:
http://www.westernpsych.org/programs/program04/poster.cfm?ID=802
SATURDAY, APRIL 24, 2004
Psi Chi Symposium: "Successful Admission and Training in Graduate School"
1:15 - 2:45 p.m., Salon C Regency Ballroom
Chair: Michael D. Hall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Where Do I Begin? Preparing for Graduate School. Lori Barker-Hackett, California State Polytechnic University Pomona
Demystifying Clinical Admissions. George Slavich, University of Oregon
Graduate Research Opportunities in Experimental Psychology. Michael Hall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Surviving Graduate School in Psychology. Deana L. Julka, University of Portland
Making the Most of Your Psi Chi Membership. Martha S. Zlokovich, Southeast Missouri State University (Psi Chi National President)
Graduate School Exchange Session
3:15 - 4:30 p.m., Salon C Regency Ballroom
Chair: Michael D. Hall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
This exchange session provides students with an opportunity to interact with faculty and student representatives from many graduate programs in the region. Detailed information about these graduate programs will be on hand, including application packets and other specifics about the admissions process.
Psi Chi Chapter Exchange and Social Hour
5:30 - 7:30 p.m., Cowboy Artists Room
Chair: Michael D. Hall, University of Nevada, Las Vegas
The Psi Chi Chapter Exchange is a gathering of Psi Chi students and advisors from chapters in the region. This meeting is convened so that the chapters can share information about the ongoing implementation of their academic, career-related, and service programs. Typically, the exchange includes soliciting suggestions by other chapters, and provides an opportunity to give requests and feedback to regional representatives and the National Office.