2012 Psi Chi Southwestern Regional Convention – 2012 Program
THURSDAY, APRIL 12, 2012
Psi Chi Session
Faculty Advisor Exchange
10:00–11:30 a.m., 20th Century Ballroom
Chair: Randall Osbourne, Texas State University –San Marcos
Moderator: Michele Rumpf, Psi Chi Chief Operations Officer
Moderator: Martha Zlokovich, Psi Chi Executive Director
Psi Chi Graduate Session
Question and Answer Session for Psi Chi Students
1:00–2:30 p.m., 20th Century Ballroom
Chair: Randall Osborne, Psi Chi Southwestern Regional Vice-President
Moderator: Michele Rumpf, Psi Chi Chief Operations Officer
Moderator: Martha Zlokovich, Psi Chi Executive Director
Psi Chi/Psi Beta
The Top 10 Best Fundraising Ideas for Your Chapter–Ever!
2:30–3:30 p.m., 20th Century Ballroom
Chair: Shawn Charlton; Laura Horton, University of Central Arkansas
Psi Chi/Psi Beta
You're Graduating Already? How to Get Your Next Officers–Early!
3:30–4:30 p.m., 20th Century Ballroom
Chair: Katherine Wickes, Psi Beta Southwestern Regional Vice-President
Chair: Laura Horton, University of Central Arkansas
Psi Chi Distinguished Lecture
Still Procrastinating? The No Regrets Guide to Getting It Done
5:00–6:00 p.m., 18th and 19th Century Ballrooms
Speaker: Joseph Ferrari, DePaul University
Chair: Randall Osborne, Texas State University–San Marcos (Psi Chi Southwestern Regional Vice-President)
Psi Chi: Book Signing
6:00–6:15 p.m., 20th Century Ballroom
Chair: Joseph Ferrari, DePaul University
FRIDAY, APRIL 13, 2012
So, Now You are a Psi Chi Advisor/Officer: Help on How to Be the Best Advisor or Officer You Can Be From the Psi Chi Central Office Staff
9:00–10:00 a.m., 20th Centry Ballroom
Chair: Martha Zlokovich, Psi Chi Executive Director
Chair: Michele Rumpf, Psi Chi Chief Operations Officer
Question and answer with the Psi Chi Central Office staff and the Steering Committee for the Southwestern Region of Psi Chi. Information about awards, grants, publishing opportunities, and troubleshooting advice for chapters will be discussed.
Psi Chi Conversation Hour
10:00–11:00 a.m., 20th Century Ballroom
Chair: Martha Zlokovich, Psi Chi Executive Director
Chair: Michele Rumpf, Psi Chi Cheif Operations Officer
All Psi Chi advisors, officers, and members are encouraged to attend this session! This is an informal opportunity to give feedback and share your ideas about Psi Chi with Martha Zlokovich ( Psi Chi Executive Director) and Michele Rumpf (Psi Chi Chief Operations Officer). Join us for questions, answers, and advice from Psi Chi. There will also be prizes and refreshments offered.
Psi Chi Poster Session
11:00 a.m–12:30 p.m., Grand Pavilion
Chair: Shawn Charlton, University of Central Arkansas
Chair: Martha Zlokovich, Psi Chi Executive Director
Psi Chi Paper Session
1:00–3:00 p.m., 20th Century Ballroom
Chair: Laura Horton, University of Central Arkansas
Psi Chi Diversity Speaker
The Meaning of Diversity: Lessons of Narrative Psychology for Research, Practice, and Personal Development
3:15–4:15 p.m., 20th Century Ballroom
Speaker: Phame Camarena, Pennsylvania State University
Chair: Randall Osborne, Texas State University–San Macros (Psi Chi Southwestern Regional Vice-President)
Drawing from a variety of studies and program development efforts over the past 20 years, examples of how the principles of narrative psychology can be applied to both research and practice with diverse populations are presented. The complexity of meanings individuals attach to dimensions of diversity within their own developmental experience is highlighted.
Psi Chi Conversation Hour
Diversity Speaker: Phame Camarena
4:15–4:45 p.m., 20th Century Ballroom
Speaker: Phame Camarena, Pennsylvania State University
Psi Chi Awards Ceremony
5:00–6:00 p.m., 20th Century Ballroom
Chair: Martha Zlokovich, Psi Chi Executive Director
Chair: Randall Osbourne, Texas State University–San Marcos (Psi Chi Southwestern Regional Vice President)