2012 Psi Chi Eastern Regional Convention – 2012 Program
THURSDAY, MARCH 01, 2012
Psi Chi Distinguished Lecture
6:30–8:30 p.m., Alleghany Ballroom I-IV
Speaker: Herbert Terrace, Columbia University
Chair: Andrew Delamater, Brooklyn College, CUNY
Chair: Mercedes McCormick, Pace University (Psi Chi Eastern Regional Vice-President)
FRIDAY, MARCH 02, 2012
Psi Chi Symposium
Bringing the "Other" Into the Classroom: Reducing Mental Illness Stigma in Undergraduates
9:00–10:20 a.m., Fayette
Chair: Elizabeth Kirk Matteo, Alvernia University
Undergraduates in 3 introductory psychology courses participated in teaching interventions designed to reduce mental illness stigma. The researcher specifically tested the effects of education, video, and contact interventions. Results of pre and posttest scores on a social distance measure revealed a statistically significant reduction in distancing for the contact intervention. Discussion focuses on how social psychological theory can aid in the design of stigma reduction pedagogies.
Psi Chi Symposium
Innovations for Enhancing Online Education
9:00–10:20 a.m., Westmoreland East
Chair: Jeff Love, Pennsylvania State University
Presenters: Cathy Hunt, Jeff Love, Brian F. Redmond (Pennsylvania State University)
Recent innovations designed to enhance the educational experiences of students in our online courses will be discussed. Also, the creation of a handbook for eLearning instructors, a psychology club for online students, a Psi Chi Chapter for online students, and most recently, a research club for online students.
Psi Chi Symposium
Psi Chi Goes International: What, Why, and When?
12:00–1:20 p.m., Fayette
Chair: Martha Zlokovich, Psi Chi Executive Director
Presenters: Jason Young, Hunter College, CUNY (Psi Chi President-Elect); Mercedes McCormick, Pace University (Psi Chi Eastern Regional Vice President); Harold Takooshian, Fordham University (Psi Chi Past-President); Oksana Ostrovskaya, Pace University
In 2009 Psi Chi, the Honor Society in Psychology in the US became the International Honor Society of Psychology. All are invited to this symposium to learn more about the internationalization of Psi Chi and movement towards increasing international Psi Chi chapters.
Psi Chi Chapter Exchange
Cultivating Leadership and Chapter Vitality
3:00–4:20 p.m., Fayette
Chair: Katherine W. Marsland, Southern Connecticut State University
Presenters: Michael Hall, James Madison University (Psi Chi Past-President); Mercedes McCormick, Pace University (Psi Chi Eastern Regional Vice-President); Jason Young, Hunter College, CUNY (Psi Chi President-Elect)
An interactive panel discussion about strategies to cultivate student leadership and strengthen chapter vitality. Panelists will share perspectives from the national, regional, and chapter levels. Participants will be invited to share successful approaches to challenges ranging from member engagement to effective leadership transitions and successful fundraising.
Psi Chi Awards Ceremony
6:00–7:00 p.m., Fayette
Chair: Mercedes McCormick, Pace University (Psi Chi Eastern Regional Vice President)
SATURDAY, MARCH 03, 2012
Psi Chi Workshop
Preparing for Graduate School in Psychology: Mini-Workshop I
12:00–1:20 p.m., Fayette
Chair: John Norcross, University of Scranton
Presenters: John Norcross; Susan K. Whitbourne, University of Massachusetts Amherst; Carlos A. Escoto, Eastern Connecticut State University
This mini-workshop draws on accumulated wisdom, literature reviews, and recent studies to prepare students for applying to graduate school in psychology. Designed for both prospective graduate students and faculty advisors, the panelists will present strategies on preparing for admission requirements, acquiring research and practical experiences, and selecting compatible graduate programs. Handouts adapted from Graduate Study in Psychology, the Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology, and the Complete Guide to Graduate School Admission will supplement the presentations.
Psi Chi Workshop
Applying to Graduate School In Psychology: Mini-Workshop II
3:00–4:20 p.m., Fayette
Chair: John Norcross, University of Scranton
Presenters: John Norcross; Thomas P. Hogan, University of Scranton; Susan K Whitbourne, University of Massachusetts Amherst
This mini-workshop draws on faculty experience and research studies to provide evidence-based advice on applying to graduate school in psychology. The panelists will present anxiety-reducing strategies for completing graduate applications, securing letters of recommendation, writing personal statements, mastering the admission interview, and making final decisions. Handouts adapted from the Insider's Guide to Graduate Programs in Clinical and Counseling Psychology and the Complete Guide to Graduate School Admission supplement the presentations