Psi Chi/PSA Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, 9/3
-Officers introduced themselves:
-Psi Chi President: Allissa Arent
-Psi Chi Vice President: Joe Sbar
-PSA President: Shayla Thrash
-Treasurer: Brett Swaney
-Volunteer Coordinator: ErinWilmot
-Secretary: Katie Poisson
-Website Coordinator: Becky Lax
-Social Coordinator: Collin Webster
-Played the beach ball icebreaker
-Meeting list presented:
-September 3rd – Psychology conference and psychology careers- Erin Droege,
Francois Bigelow
-September 17th – GRE discussion with David Bun and speakers for Teach For
America
-October 1st – Norm Ables discussing graduate school
-October 15th- Psych in the Media (popcorn?)
-October 29th- Hypnotist!
-November 12th- Writing a personal statement/ Eboard discusses best/worst psych
classes at MSU
-December 3rd- Holiday Party
-Events:
-Sparticipation- August 23, 2008
-Freshman Psychology Orientation- September 19, 2008
-Apple Orchard- September 21, 2008 (Tentative)
-ivote @ Breslin- September 28, 2008
-Bar Crawl- October 11, 2008
-Haunted House- (Depending on Apple Orchard Turnout)- October 18, 2008
-Volunteer opportunities:
-Haven House
-Holiday Cards for children at Sparrow Hospital
-Boys and Girls Club
-East Lansing Healthcare Center- Costume Party
-Ele’s Place
-Origami- CMH
-Speaker 1: Erin Droege from Community Psychology Program
-Community Psychology Graduate Student
-What is community psychology about?
-Research in community, not lab. Interests vary including: poverty, STD
prevention, women’s violence, how to make organizations and programs
work better, and many more.
-“Research for action.”
-The main goal is to motivate social change.
-If interested, you should attend the Midwest Eco Conference
-Takes place October 10th and 11th
-Helps you learn about community psychology and network
-$30 admissions
-Email if you have any questions
-Speaker 2: Directors and student in the Adolescent Diversion Program: Asia Casey, Amanda Terry
-What is the Adolescent Diversion Program (ADP)?
-PSY 371/372
-2 semesters, 4 credits each
-An opportunity to work with an adolescent delinquent and teach them
about communication, life skills, patience, etc.
-Sometimes work with schools, families, CMH, and courts
-Learn in both a classroom setting and hands on in the field
-extremely helpful for career
-Classes are small, with only 6-8 people in each section
-This makes it easy to get to know everyone in an intimate setting
-Also learn about getting into grad school!
-How do I get in?
-Must apply and interview to get in!
-Orientation will be held in October… date to come.
-VERY selective.
-45-50 students are admitted each semester
-Either spring/summer or summer/fall
-Prerequisites?
-Only PSY 101
-Usually only juniors and seniors are accepted, but not always
-BE OPEN MINDED!
-Contact:
-Phone: 517-355-9519
-email:
-Speaker 3: Francoise Bigelow: Psychology Undergrad Advisor
-One of four psychology undergraduate advisors
-All can be found in rm. 100 Psychology Building
-What do the advisors do?
-Advising, seminars, events for students, etc.
-Francoise also teaches Careers in Psychology (PSY 290) in the spring, Sarah
Handspike teaches it in the fall.
-What is PSY 290?
-A one semester, 3 credit course intended to make you aware of how to be a successful psych major
-Covers: resumes, portfolios, APA style papers, grad schools, academic
planning, volunteering, research, study abroad, internships and much
more!
-This class can help you find a passion, and give you the tools you’ll need
to get there
-Usually has about 25 students
-Sophomores and juniors only
-If you are going to be a senior, you can take Careers for Social Science instead (SSC490).
-Francoise’s other events:
-Undergrad seminars
-resumes, portfolios, etc.
-Freshman orientations
-students tell students how to make it here at State
-1 hour sessions
PSYCHFEST- Wednesday, September, 24- 3pm to 6pm
-Speaker 4: Sally Grady: Psychology Undergrad Advisor
-She is the one who sends us all of the emails about upcoming events… read them and attend!
-Community Mental Health Seminars
-Get more information in rm. 100 psych bldg.
-Sally gave a lot of praise to the ADP… says it is a great stepping stone for both getting into grad schools and getting a job
-WELCOME FRESHMEN!