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Psi Chi Digest #110

9/27/2006

SUMMARY:
» Online Payments
» October 1 Grants Deadline
» Membership Eligibility Requirements
» APS & APA Member Offers
» Transfer Students

DEADLINES:
Sep 30 - Deadline for Nominations to Psi Chi Nomination/Election Committee
Oct 1 - Deadline for 5 Psi Chi Grants
Oct 1 - Deadline for NLC Registration
Oct 1 - Deadline for Chapter Officer/Activity Submissions (Winter 2007 Eye)

Web Spotlight: Benefits & Advantages of Membership
http://www.psichi.org/about/benefits.asp

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ONLINE PAYMENTS: CREDIT CARDS
Psi Chi has updated the national website to accept credit cards. Online payments can be made directly on the Psi Chi website using a credit card or through a PayPal account. For users desiring to continue online payments with a checking account, you will first need to set up a PayPal account at paypal.com before making an order on the Psi Chi website. Learn more at:
http://www.psichi.org/news/article_293.asp

OCTOBER 1 GRANTS DEADLINE
Submissions for five Psi Chi grants—including the new Graduate Research Grants program—need to be entered online by October 1, 2006. More here:
http://www.psichi.org/news/article_275.asp

MEMBERSHIP ELIGIBILITY IN PSI CHI
What are the membership requirements for Psi Chi? The basic requirements for undergraduate and graduate students and faculty members are listed on the Psi Chi website. Chapters are reminded that while higher academic standards for eligibility may be established, service or attendance may not be added as membership requirements.
http://www.psichi.org/about/becomember.asp

BENEFITS OF PSI CHI MEMBERSHIP: APS & APA OFFERS
Psi Chi is pleased to announce the Association for Psychological Science (APS) and American Psychological Association (APA) are continuing their special offers to Psi Chi members! APS is offering a discounted student affiliate membership rate of $25, while APA is offering a free copy of the Publication Manual to first-time Psi Chi students and faculty who join APA. Learn more about each offer and the benefits of joining each organization as a student member here:
http://www.psichi.org/news/article_291.asp

TRANSFER OR PSI BETA STUDENTS
Does your chapter have a question about the membership requirements for a transfer student who (a) has transferred from another institution, (b) was inducted as a member of Psi Chi at another school, or (c) is a member of Psi Beta? All three scenarios and Psi Chi's official policy on transfer students are answered here:
http://www.psichi.org/chapters/transfers.asp


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This message is the 110th in a series of email news digests from the Psi Chi National Office. Psi Chi sends this digest to all chapters and those members who choose to subscribe. Chapter officers and advisors should share relevant news with your chapter's members.

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