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The Psi Chi Hospitality Suite, located in the Forsythe Room, will be open on Friday, March 17 from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. and on Saturday, March 18 from 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 17, 2006

Psi Chi Orientation
8:30 - 10:00 a.m., Forsythe Room
Cochairs: Paula Miller, Psi Chi National Office (Psi Chi Executive Officer), and Christopher Koch, George Fox University (OR; Psi Chi Past President)


Psi Chi/CEPO Undergraduate Research Program
8:30 - 10:00 a.m., Salon Posters 1, 2, 3
Cochairs: Lyn T. Boulter and Karen L. Horner, Catawba College (NC)


Psi Chi/CTUP Session: "Considering a Web Class? Just Do It (Right)"
10:30 - 11:50 a.m., Walton Room
Chair: Michael Newlin, University of Central Florida at Cocoa (Psi Chi Southeastern Regional Vice-President)
Participants: Maria Lavooy and Larissa Cobb, University of Central Florida


Psi Chi Faculty Advisor Appreciation Luncheon
12:00 noon - 1:30 p.m., Azio Downtown Restaurant
Host: Michael Newlin, University of Central Florida at Cocoa

If you will be attending, please meet in the hotel lobby at 11:45 a.m. Please RSVP your attendance by email to Michael Newlin at mnewlin@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu by Monday, March 13.


SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 2006

Psi Chi/CEPO Undergraduate Research Program
8:20 - 9:50 a.m., Salon Posters 1, 2, 3
Cochairs: Lyn T. Boulter and Karen L. Horner, Catawba College (NC)


Psi Chi/SEPA Invited Address: "Sex, Lies, and Serial Killers: The Multi-utility of Forensic Psychology"
3:00 - 3:50 p.m., Salon C
Speaker: Katherine Ramsland, DeSales University (PA)
Chair: Michael Newlin, University of Central Florida at Cocoa

While a typical role for psychologists in the forensic arena involves mental state assessments, psychologists can also seek other opportunities for applying their expertise. Dr. Katherine Ramsland, a.k.a., "Indie Annie Jones," has exploited psychology's value for many venues, from courtroom consulting to exhumation projects, but her expertise is psychopaths and serial killers. She will demonstrate how psychology contributes to death investigations, highlighting the methods of profiling and psychological autopsies.


SUNDAY, MARCH 19, 2006

Psi Chi Grad Talk I: "Preparing for Graduate School I: Preparation Strategies"
8:30 - 9:20 a.m., Salon C
Chair: Michael Newlin, University of Central Florida at Cocoa
Panelists: Lyn Boulter, Catawba College (NC), and Maria Lavooy, University of Central Florida


Psi Chi Grad Talk II: "Preparing for Graduate School II: The Application Process"
9:30 - 10:20 a.m., Salon C
Chair: Michael Newlin, University of Central Florida at Cocoa
Panelists: Laura May, University of South Carolina Aiken, and Maria Lavooy, University of Central Florida


Psi Chi Session: "Ten Years of Management Consulting: What I Have Learned (And Can Share)"
10:30 - 11:30 a.m., Salon C
Chair: Michael Newlin, University of Central Florida at Cocoa
Participant: Brian L. Cole, Continuous Learning Group (Senior Consultant)

In an interactive discussion, Brian will offer an introspective look at his learnings from over 10 years as a Management Consultant. The learnings will range from making the choice to apply his knowledge in psychology as a consultant to how to create an effective work/life balance while consulting to Fortune 500  companies throughout the U.S.