Monday, December 14, 2009
APA Summer Science Fellowship Program
The American Psychological Association Summer Science Fellowship Program is a 6-week, expenses-paid opportunity for high-achieving college students to get hands-on experience working in psychological research in the Washington, DC area. This is an amazing opportunity to get inspiration and valuable experience, particularly for those students who are considering academic or research-based careers or graduate programs in psychology. The application deadline is in early February. More information about the program, as well as the necessary application materials and instructions, can be found here.
Thursday, October 1, 2009
Regents' Test dates
The deadline for signing up for the Regents' Tests is Monday, October 19. You sign up through RAIN, print out a confirmation ticket, and bring that along with your student ID with you when you go to take the test(s). Here is when the tests will be offered:
If you need the essay test only:
Tuesday, October 27 at 9:00 a.m. (check-in at 8:45)
If you need the reading test only:
Wednesday, October 28 at 3:00 p.m. (check-in at 2:45)
If you need both the essay and the reading tests:
Tuesday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. (check-in at 1:45)
OR
Wednesday, October 28 at 9:00 a.m. (check-in at 8:45)
All testing will be held in the Intramural Gym in the Student Success Center.
If you will have earned 45 credits or more at the end of this semester and do not take or pass this exam, you will be required to take the appropriate remediation class(es) next semester.
If you need the essay test only:
Tuesday, October 27 at 9:00 a.m. (check-in at 8:45)
If you need the reading test only:
Wednesday, October 28 at 3:00 p.m. (check-in at 2:45)
If you need both the essay and the reading tests:
Tuesday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. (check-in at 1:45)
OR
Wednesday, October 28 at 9:00 a.m. (check-in at 8:45)
All testing will be held in the Intramural Gym in the Student Success Center.
If you will have earned 45 credits or more at the end of this semester and do not take or pass this exam, you will be required to take the appropriate remediation class(es) next semester.
Psychology/Sociology Club meeting
The next meeting of the Psychology/Sociology Club will be on Tuesday, October 6, at 3:30 p.m. in Room 3 of the Psychology/Sociology Building.
School Psychology Information Session
The School Psychology graduate program at Georgia State University will be hosting an information session on October 13, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the GSU College of Education at 7:00 PM. The session will take place in the VIP Room, which is located on the 10th floor of the College of Education Building located at 30 Pryor Street in Atlanta. If you have any questions regarding the information session, school psychology in general, or the program offered at Georgia State University, please contact Matthew Vignieri at Mjvignie@gmail.com or (239) 209-1597.
Friday, August 28, 2009
Psychology/Sociology Club Meeting
The Psychology/Sociology Club will have its first meeting of the year on Tuesday, September 1 at 3:30 p.m. in Room 3 of the Psychology/Sociology Building. All students, whether or not they're Psych/Soci majors, are welcome. If you're interested but unable to come, please put your name on the sign-up sheet on the bulletin board just inside the front door and we'll try to email you with news and a notice of the next meeting. We also have a group on Facebook.
Monday, August 3, 2009
Bookstore information
The campus bookstore has sent out a request asking faculty and staff to tell their students to bring printouts of their class schedules with them when they come to the bookstore to buy books. The bookstore explains the rationale really well:
"This is the only way the Bookstore Staff can make absolutely sure the correct textbooks are selected. Some students think that telling us it is the red book with the stripe on it or it is the class that is taught by the tall man with the beard is enough for the Bookstore to help them find their book."
Another issue not mentioned is that there might be several sections of a class (e.g., PSYC 1101) taught by different instructors who use different books. If you don't know exactly which section you're in, you might buy the wrong book.
You see the problem here. Take your schedule to the bookstore.
"This is the only way the Bookstore Staff can make absolutely sure the correct textbooks are selected. Some students think that telling us it is the red book with the stripe on it or it is the class that is taught by the tall man with the beard is enough for the Bookstore to help them find their book."
Another issue not mentioned is that there might be several sections of a class (e.g., PSYC 1101) taught by different instructors who use different books. If you don't know exactly which section you're in, you might buy the wrong book.
You see the problem here. Take your schedule to the bookstore.
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Registration Update and Human Growth and Development
The following information comes from the Registrar's Office:
"Fall Registration will be open through RAIN for students beginning
Monday, July 27th at 8:00 am through Thursday, August 20th at 5:00
pm. Students should be able to process changes through RAIN during
this time. First term freshmen should see Cara Lea Fowler in the
Nursing Building, Room 126 for class schedule changes. Continuing
students who have an advisement flag will need to see their advisor."
And this information comes from me:
As of right now, there are no seats available in either section of PSYC 2103, Human Growth and Development. If a section is closed, that means that there are no more chairs in the room. Because students are able to register themselves for classes, it is difficult for me to maintain a waiting list: If a student drops the class and a seat opens up, another student can snag it before I know about it. My best advice for students who want to get into this class is to keep checking back on RAIN to see if a seat opens up, and to grab it if it does. Do not register for a section you will be unable to go to in hopes I will let you go to the more convenient one instead; I am not allowed to do that. Thanks.
"Fall Registration will be open through RAIN for students beginning
Monday, July 27th at 8:00 am through Thursday, August 20th at 5:00
pm. Students should be able to process changes through RAIN during
this time. First term freshmen should see Cara Lea Fowler in the
Nursing Building, Room 126 for class schedule changes. Continuing
students who have an advisement flag will need to see their advisor."
And this information comes from me:
As of right now, there are no seats available in either section of PSYC 2103, Human Growth and Development. If a section is closed, that means that there are no more chairs in the room. Because students are able to register themselves for classes, it is difficult for me to maintain a waiting list: If a student drops the class and a seat opens up, another student can snag it before I know about it. My best advice for students who want to get into this class is to keep checking back on RAIN to see if a seat opens up, and to grab it if it does. Do not register for a section you will be unable to go to in hopes I will let you go to the more convenient one instead; I am not allowed to do that. Thanks.
Tuesday, June 2, 2009
Summer office hours
I am not teaching this summer (which means I'm not getting paid, either, but that's another story) and therefore have no office hours set up. I am checking and responding to email and phone messages, but am not in the office on a regular basis.
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Psychology/Sociology Club Meetings
Thanks to everyone who came out last week to watch the movie! Hopefully we can do it again next semester.
Don't forget that our next meeting is Wednesday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 5. Brad Ray, director of the CASA program, will speak at that meeting. Also, nominations for next year's officer positions will be taken. If you want to run for an officer position for next year, please come to the meeting.
On Friday, April 24, we will go to visit the Sleep Disorders Clinic in Albany. We will plan to meet there at 9:00 a.m. We will discuss carpooling arrangements at the April 22 meeting, or you can contact Christian or me beforehand if you have any questions.
Our last meeting of the year will be Wednesday, April 29 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 5. Our speaker will be Stephanie Wynn, a social worker for the Davita Dialysis Clinic. We will also have elections at this meeting.
Don't forget that our next meeting is Wednesday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 5. Brad Ray, director of the CASA program, will speak at that meeting. Also, nominations for next year's officer positions will be taken. If you want to run for an officer position for next year, please come to the meeting.
On Friday, April 24, we will go to visit the Sleep Disorders Clinic in Albany. We will plan to meet there at 9:00 a.m. We will discuss carpooling arrangements at the April 22 meeting, or you can contact Christian or me beforehand if you have any questions.
Our last meeting of the year will be Wednesday, April 29 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 5. Our speaker will be Stephanie Wynn, a social worker for the Davita Dialysis Clinic. We will also have elections at this meeting.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Office hours April 20-24
Because my daughter's spring break is from April 20-24, my normal office hours that week will be drastically cut short. Office hours that week will be by appointment only. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Psychology/Sociology Club Events
The Psychology/Sociology Club will not have its regularly scheduled meeting this week because of a scheduling conflict with our speaker. However, we will have still have our movie night on Wednesday, April 15 at 5:00 p.m. in Room 3. We are still not sure what we are going to watch -- the possibilities are endless!
We will have a meeting on Wednesday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 5. Brad Ray, director of the CASA program, will speak at that meeting. Also, nominations for next year's officer positions will be taken at this meeting.
On Friday, April 24, we will go to visit the Sleep Disorders Clinic in Albany. We will plan to meet there at 9:00 a.m. We will discuss carpooling arrangements at the April 22 meeting, or you can contact Christian or me beforehand if you have any questions.
Our last meeting of the year will be Wednesday, April 29 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 5. Our speaker will be Stephanie Wynn, a social worker for the Davita Dialysis Clinic. We will also have elections at this meeting.
We will have a meeting on Wednesday, April 22 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 5. Brad Ray, director of the CASA program, will speak at that meeting. Also, nominations for next year's officer positions will be taken at this meeting.
On Friday, April 24, we will go to visit the Sleep Disorders Clinic in Albany. We will plan to meet there at 9:00 a.m. We will discuss carpooling arrangements at the April 22 meeting, or you can contact Christian or me beforehand if you have any questions.
Our last meeting of the year will be Wednesday, April 29 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 5. Our speaker will be Stephanie Wynn, a social worker for the Davita Dialysis Clinic. We will also have elections at this meeting.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Office hours on Thursday, April 9
I will not have my usual office hours on Thursday, April 9 because I have to go to a training session on how to use the new version of WebCT we will be switching to in the fall. I will be out of the office from 9-12 that morning. I apologize if this causes anyone any inconvenience.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Registration Information
If you are graduating at the end of the Spring 2009 semester, please disregard this notice. If you are not graduating at the end of the Spring 2009 semester, please keep reading!
Registration for Summer and Fall 2009 classes will begin on Monday, March 30. Only graduating seniors can register that day; everyone else's registration dates begin later. Please check your account on RAIN to see the first dates on which you can register. In general, though, the first day of registration is based on the number of credit hours you have completed (which does not include what you're taking this semester):
Students Graduating Summer or Fall 09 March 30
Seniors (90 hours or more) April 1
Juniors (60 hours or more) April 3
Sophomores (30 hours or more) April 7
Freshmen (fewer than 30 hours) April 9
As in previous semesters, you may register yourself if you have no holds on your record. Please check on RAIN to make sure you do not have any holds. If you have an "advisor hold", that means that you need to consult with me prior to registration. However, I encourage EVERYONE to consult with me prior to registration even if it's not required. This semester I am not scheduling individual appointments, but rather making myself available at different times on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you come at a time outside of those available time slots, I can't guarantee that I'll be able to meet with you. I will be available for registration assistance from 8:00-11:00 a.m. on the following dates:
March 31
April 1
April 2
April 3
April 7
April 8
April 9
April 10
If those times are impossible for you, please let me know and we can schedule a specific appointment at another time.
If you are not planning to come in the summer, that's fine; there's nothing special you need to do. If you are planning to take classes in the fall, I strongly encourage you to register now so you'll have the best selection of classes and won't space out on registering and then risk having to pay a late fee later. If you are taking summer classes here, please note that there are several summer terms. You may take classes in any combination of those terms as long as the times don't overlap. However, I recommend that you not take any more than two classes at one time -- for example, one class that meets in the full term and one class that meets in the first summer half session -- and that you only take one Maymester class if you take one at all.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Registration for Summer and Fall 2009 classes will begin on Monday, March 30. Only graduating seniors can register that day; everyone else's registration dates begin later. Please check your account on RAIN to see the first dates on which you can register. In general, though, the first day of registration is based on the number of credit hours you have completed (which does not include what you're taking this semester):
Students Graduating Summer or Fall 09 March 30
Seniors (90 hours or more) April 1
Juniors (60 hours or more) April 3
Sophomores (30 hours or more) April 7
Freshmen (fewer than 30 hours) April 9
As in previous semesters, you may register yourself if you have no holds on your record. Please check on RAIN to make sure you do not have any holds. If you have an "advisor hold", that means that you need to consult with me prior to registration. However, I encourage EVERYONE to consult with me prior to registration even if it's not required. This semester I am not scheduling individual appointments, but rather making myself available at different times on a first-come, first-serve basis. If you come at a time outside of those available time slots, I can't guarantee that I'll be able to meet with you. I will be available for registration assistance from 8:00-11:00 a.m. on the following dates:
March 31
April 1
April 2
April 3
April 7
April 8
April 9
April 10
If those times are impossible for you, please let me know and we can schedule a specific appointment at another time.
If you are not planning to come in the summer, that's fine; there's nothing special you need to do. If you are planning to take classes in the fall, I strongly encourage you to register now so you'll have the best selection of classes and won't space out on registering and then risk having to pay a late fee later. If you are taking summer classes here, please note that there are several summer terms. You may take classes in any combination of those terms as long as the times don't overlap. However, I recommend that you not take any more than two classes at one time -- for example, one class that meets in the full term and one class that meets in the first summer half session -- and that you only take one Maymester class if you take one at all.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
Psychology/Sociology Club Meeting
The Psychology/Sociology Club will meet on Wednesday, April 1, at 11:00 a.m. in Room 5 (note the location is different from usual). We will finalize our plans to go to Fort Valley State University on Friday for their conference. If you are going on this trip you MUST fill out a waiver form if you have not already done so. If you need a ride, please either come to the meeting or contact Christian.
Tuesday, March 17, 2009
Psychology/Sociology Club meeting
The Psychology/Sociology Club will meet on Wednesday, March 18, at 11:00 a.m. in Room 3 of the Psychology/Sociology building. We will discuss plans for playing bingo at Magnolia Manor next week and going to the conference at Fort Valley State University in April. All are welcome.
Friday, February 27, 2009
Registration and the Regents Test
Registration for Summer and Fall classes will begin on Monday, March 30. Please check your record on RAIN to make sure that you don't have any holds prior to registration. If you see something called an "Advisor Hold", that means you have to meet with your advisor prior to registration. You will most likely have an Advisor Hold if you:
Have applied to graduate in spring 2009
Have between 85-105 overall earned hours
Have less than 30 overall earned hours
There may be other reasons too, but these are the most common ones.
The ONLY hold your advisor can take care of is the Advisor Hold. If you have a hold due to unpaid parking tickets, Health Center fees, missing vaccinations, or something else, you need to resolve that either through Public Safety, the Health Center, or the Cashier's Office.
Also, if you have not yet passed the Regents Test and need to sign up to take it this semester, you need to register to take it by March 11. You can register online through RAIN. If you click on the link in RAIN for viewing your academic transcript you can see which parts of the Regents Test you need to take.
The Board of Regents requires students to begin testing their first term at GSW, and they only get two attempts to pass the tests before the students are required to enroll in remedial skills classes. However, if the student misses the tests then that is considered an attempt. Please sign up for the Regents Test (and show up to take them!) as soon as possible to reduce your chances of having to take the remedial skills classes.
Have applied to graduate in spring 2009
Have between 85-105 overall earned hours
Have less than 30 overall earned hours
There may be other reasons too, but these are the most common ones.
The ONLY hold your advisor can take care of is the Advisor Hold. If you have a hold due to unpaid parking tickets, Health Center fees, missing vaccinations, or something else, you need to resolve that either through Public Safety, the Health Center, or the Cashier's Office.
Also, if you have not yet passed the Regents Test and need to sign up to take it this semester, you need to register to take it by March 11. You can register online through RAIN. If you click on the link in RAIN for viewing your academic transcript you can see which parts of the Regents Test you need to take.
The Board of Regents requires students to begin testing their first term at GSW, and they only get two attempts to pass the tests before the students are required to enroll in remedial skills classes. However, if the student misses the tests then that is considered an attempt. Please sign up for the Regents Test (and show up to take them!) as soon as possible to reduce your chances of having to take the remedial skills classes.
Psychology/Sociology Club Meeting
The Psychology/Sociology Club will meet on Wednesday, March 4, at 11:00 a.m. in Room 3. We will talk more about our plans to go to the colloquium at Fort Valley State University. We will also elect a new Treasurer. If you are interested in holding this office, please come to the meeting and be prepared to talk for a couple of minutes about why you're interested in this position and why you think you'd be good at it. If you have questions about what the Treasurer does, please let me know.
Also at this meeting, Dr. Laura DePaola, a clinical psychologist here in town, will be our guest speaker. She will be talking about graduate school preparation as well as giving some information about the life of a practicing clinical psychologist. Dr. DePaola's presentation will start at 11:30.
Also at this meeting, Dr. Laura DePaola, a clinical psychologist here in town, will be our guest speaker. She will be talking about graduate school preparation as well as giving some information about the life of a practicing clinical psychologist. Dr. DePaola's presentation will start at 11:30.
Monday, February 16, 2009
Club meeting
The Psychology/Sociology Club will meet on Wednesday, February 18 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 3 of the Psychology/Sociology Building. All are welcome to come.
We also have a Facebook page created by our secretary, Michelle Chaney. If you log into Facebook and search "gsw psychology" and click on the "Groups" tab, you will see a link to our group. Thank you Michelle for setting that up!
We also have a Facebook page created by our secretary, Michelle Chaney. If you log into Facebook and search "gsw psychology" and click on the "Groups" tab, you will see a link to our group. Thank you Michelle for setting that up!
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Writing Center
The following information comes from Dr. Brian Adler, Vice President for Academic Affairs:
The GSW Writing Center, located in Room 107 of the English Building, will be open this semester during the following hours:
Monday through Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 2 pm
Beginning this semester, the Writing Center will be under the direction of Lydia Rogers, assistant professor of English. Tutors from various disciplines will be available to help students in any class. The emphasis of this tutorial work will fall on the writing process, with special attention to helping students get started with assignments, helping them imagine ways to develop content and structure for their writing, and with strategies for more effective editing and proofreading. Please remember that tutors do not "fix" student writing; instead, they provide support for writers as they move toward completion of a project. PLEASE NOTE: THE WRITING CENTER IS OPEN TO ALL GSW STUDENTS who are engaged in writing projects.
For more information, contact Lydia Rogers (phone: 2198; e-mail: lrogers@canes.gsw.edu).
The GSW Writing Center, located in Room 107 of the English Building, will be open this semester during the following hours:
Monday through Thursday 10 am - 7 pm
Friday 10 am - 2 pm
Beginning this semester, the Writing Center will be under the direction of Lydia Rogers, assistant professor of English. Tutors from various disciplines will be available to help students in any class. The emphasis of this tutorial work will fall on the writing process, with special attention to helping students get started with assignments, helping them imagine ways to develop content and structure for their writing, and with strategies for more effective editing and proofreading. Please remember that tutors do not "fix" student writing; instead, they provide support for writers as they move toward completion of a project. PLEASE NOTE: THE WRITING CENTER IS OPEN TO ALL GSW STUDENTS who are engaged in writing projects.
For more information, contact Lydia Rogers (phone: 2198; e-mail: lrogers@canes.gsw.edu).
Monday, February 9, 2009
Office hours for February 10 and 12
This week my office hours on February 10 and 12 will be a little cut short. On these dates we have job candidates coming in, and I need to go to their presentations. Therefore, I will be out of the office from roughly 9:30-10:30 on those two dates. I will be there for the remainder of the regularly scheduled time. I apologize for the inconvenience.
Friday, January 30, 2009
Graduating Seniors: It's time to order your cap and gown!
If you are a graduating senior and plan to march at the spring graduation ceremony, you must order your cap and gown soon. All orders for caps and gowns, graduation announcements, and accessories must be placed online by March 23, 2009. No orders will be taken directly from students in the Bookstore. Place your orders online here.
Students who do not order their cap and gown by March 23 will not be able to march at graduation. You do not have to order announcements or other accessories unless you want to.
If you are a member of Psi Chi and would like to order an honor cord to wear at graduation, please bring me your money no later than March 23 as well. The cords cost $14 including shipping. If you pay by check, please make the check out to Psi Chi (not to me!). You can see the Psi Chi honor cords here. If you wish to order something else, that's fine, but please add $2 per item to cover shipping costs.
Students who do not order their cap and gown by March 23 will not be able to march at graduation. You do not have to order announcements or other accessories unless you want to.
If you are a member of Psi Chi and would like to order an honor cord to wear at graduation, please bring me your money no later than March 23 as well. The cords cost $14 including shipping. If you pay by check, please make the check out to Psi Chi (not to me!). You can see the Psi Chi honor cords here. If you wish to order something else, that's fine, but please add $2 per item to cover shipping costs.
Friday, January 23, 2009
Psychology/Sociology Club
The Psychology/Sociology Club will have its next meeting on Wednesday, January 28, at 11:00 a.m. in Room 3 of the Psychology/Sociology Building. All are welcome to come. We will discuss our plans for this semester, including any field trips, guest speakers, fundraisers, or other activities anyone can suggest. Also, the T-shirts are here! If you ordered a T-shirt last semester, you can pick one up at the meeting, and if you can't make the meeting I have them in my office. If you did not order a shirt last semester, we will probably have some extra ones to sell.
Friday, January 16, 2009
Chat for students interested in forensic and counseling psychology graduate programs
Once again, the nice folks at Marymount University in Virginia are hosting an online chat session to provide information about their graduate programs in Forensic and Counseling Psychology. The chat will be on Thursday, January 22, from 7-8 p.m. There is no charge, and all you need is a computer with an internet connection. To join the chat, go to the following website:
www.marymount.edu/admissions/grad/chat.html
www.marymount.edu/admissions/grad/chat.html
Monday, January 12, 2009
Psychology/Sociology Club meeting
The Psychology/Sociology Club will have its first meeting of the semester on Wednesday, January 14 at 11:00 a.m. in Room 3 of the Psychology/Sociology Building. Everyone is welcome to come.
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