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Faculty Advisors’ Voices:
Challenges in Leading Local Chapters
Getting In:
Finding Your Fit in a Graduate Program
Applying for Psi Chi Grants and Awards:
Tips for Writing Your Proposal
Interview With Dr. Craig Anderson
Contents | Summer 2008
DEPARTMENTS FEATURES
3 From the Editor
New Beginnings 20 Faculty Advisors’ Voices:
Challenges in Leading
4 President’s Message
Psi Chi in 2058 Local Chapters
Melanie M. Domenech Rodríguez, PhD
5 Executive Director’s Message
A Farewell to Psi Chi Kristina McDougal
Utah State University
14 Awards & Grants
Read about the latest
award and grant winners
24 Getting In:
Finding Your Fit
24
18 Get Involved
A listing of relevant Psi Chi in a Graduate Program
information for students
Zachary Birchmeier, PhD
36 Convention Calendar University of Missouri
Psi Chi convention programs
Cecilia Shore, PhD
and other meetings
Miami University (FL)
37 New Officers Shana McCormick
Bowling Green State University (OH)
37 New Advisors
37 New Chapters 28
37 Chapter Name Change
28 Applying for Psi Chi
Grants and Awards:
38 New Members Writing Your Proposal
56 Chapter Activities Virginia Andreoli Mathie, PhD
Melissa Strickland
Psi Chi National Office
32 Interview With
Dr. Craig Anderson:
Video Game Violence 32
Sarah Howe
Jennifer Stigge
Brooke Sixta
Nebraska Wesleyan University
ABBREVIATIONS SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
APA American Psychological Association
APS Association for Psychological Science
6 2008 Psi Chi Regional Conventions
EPA Eastern Psychological Association
MPA Midwestern Psychological Association
8 New Leaders for Psi Chi
NEPA New England Psychological Association
RMPA Rocky Mountain Psychological Association
10 Tribute to Virginia Andreoli Mathie, PhD
SEPA Southeastern Psychological Association
SWPA
WPA
Southwestern Psychological Association
Western Psychological Association
12 2008 Psi Chi/APA Distinguished Lecturer
13 Faculty Members Provide Support
10
eye ON PSI CHI
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SUMMER 2008 | VOLUME 12 | NUMBER 4
EDITOR
Lisa Mantooth
lisa@psichi.org
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Virginia Andreoli Mathie, PhD
virginia@psichi.org
ART DIRECTOR/ASSOCIATE EDITOR
Susan Iles
susan@psichi.org
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Founded September 4, 1929, at the Ninth International Congress of
Psychology,Yale University, New Haven, Connecticut. Member of the
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Beginnings Lisa Mantooth
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I
want to begin this issue by congratulating all of the Psi Chi members that have been
Permission must be obtained from the author(s) to reprint or adapt a
inducted this spring. I also want to congratulate the many Psi Chi members who are table or figure; to reprint quotations exceeding the limits of fair use from
graduating and wish you continued success! It is always an honor for me to meet you at one source, and/or to reprint any portion of poetry, prose, or song lyrics.
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As you know, congratulations are also in order for our newly elected National Council future print and nonprint editions. All persons wishing to utilize any of
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been elected to the 2008-09 Psi Chi National Council. The Psi Chi National Council would on Psi Chi or Psi Chi Journal of Undergraduate Research. The society
also like to announce the hiring of Martha Zlokovich, PhD, as the incoming Executive does not wish to appear to endorse any particular products or services.
Director. Dr. Zlokovich will begin her position on July 1, 2008. The National Office would
like to welcome Martha to her new position. PSI CHI NATIONAL COUNCIL
In this issue of Eye on Psi Chi, you will find an introduction to the newly elected NATIONAL PRESIDENT
Vincent Prohaska, PhD
National Council members (page 8–9), an article on writing award and grant proposals vincent.prohaska@lehman.cuny.edu
(page 28, written by Dr. Mathie and Melissa Strickland, Director of Finance/Awards) and a PAST-PRESIDENT
tribute (page 10–11) to Dr. Virginia Andreoli Mathie, retiring Executive Director of Psi Chi. John M. Davis, PhD
jd04@txstate.edu
This is a bittersweet time for the Psi Chi National Office as we say goodbye and happy
PRESIDENT-ELECT
retirement to Virginia Andreoli Mathie, PhD— Scott W. VanderStoep, PhD
Psi Chi’s Executive Director since 2004. Bittersweet Retirement Poem vanderstoep@hope.edu
because we know she is looking forward to spending Come, my friends, EASTERN REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT
Jason R. Young, PhD
more time with her family and traveling the world. 'Tis not too late to seek a newer world. jason.young@hunter.cuny.edu
Ginny, as she is known by friends and colleagues, Push off, and sitting well in order smite MIDWESTERN REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT
has brought the highest level of professionalism, The sounding furrows; for my purpose holds Betsy L. Morgan, PhD
To sail beyond the sunset, and the baths morgan.bets@uwlax.edu
dedication and a love for psychology to the position
Of all the western stars, until I die. ROCKY MOUNTAIN REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT
of Executive Director. Melanie Domenech Rodríguez, PhD
It may be that the gulfs will wash us down: melanie.domenech@usu.edu
Ginny will be missed by the National Office, It may be we shall touch the Happy Isles, SOUTHEASTERN REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT
National Council, and by many of you who have And see the great Achilles, whom we knew. Maria J. Lavooy, PhD
had the opportunity to interact with her. I wish Tho' much is taken, much abides; and tho' mlavooy@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu
Ginny happy travels, lots of light reading, and a We are not now that strength which in old days SOUTHWESTERN REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT
Richard A. Kasschau, PhD
Diet Coke for the road. Ginny, we will all miss you! Moved the earth and heaven; that which we kasschau@uh.edu
Enjoy your summer! are, we are; WESTERN REGIONAL VICE-PRESIDENT
One equal temper of heroic hearts, Ngoc H. Bui, PhD
Made weak by time and fate, but strong in will buin@ulv.edu
To strive, to seek, to find, and not to yield. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Virginia Andreoli Mathie, PhD
- From Ulysses by Alfred Tennyson
Lisa Mantooth virginia@psichi.org
EXECUTIVE OFFICER/COO
Lisa Mantooth
lisa@psichi.org
EYE ON PSI CHI SUMMER 2008 3
President’s
Message
Psi Chi in 2058
should be seen as “honor” students and
W
hat will Psi Chi be like 50 years International Honor Society in ing apart at the seams. First, there was
from now? Let me start with a should be allowed to join Psi Chi, as long Psychology by solving a host of addi- the separation of the American
BIG DISCLAIMER: There is as they maintain a “respectable” GPA at tional problems that global expansion Psychological Association (APA) and
only one sure thing about predicting the their institution. I think they have a presented. For example, is it appropriate the Association for Psychological
future—and that is the predictions are point. In my time on Council, I’ve seen to expand the U.S. concept of honor Science (APS). Then general organiza-
going to be ridiculously wrong. So with institutions whose 35% cutoff is around societies to other countries that do not tions, such as APA and APS along with
that fact firmly in mind, I’ll continue to 3.7. It does seem odd to tell a student have them or may even have philosophi- the regional psychological associations
speculate anyway. with a 3.6 GPA that her GPA is too low to cal objections to them? How does Psi (e.g., EPA, MPA, etc.) began losing
In 2058, the field of psychology will join Psi Chi. The solution to this problem Chi determine eligibility criteria in coun- membership as faculty and students
be huge and even more popular than it that Psi Chi develops in the future will be tries where grades and GPAs are not joined smaller organizations that better
is today. As a result of the success of clever indeed, because it will manage to used, or are used but have very different reflected their subspecialties and/or
“giving psychology away,” more people cure this problem while also addressing meanings than they have in the U.S.? focused on their specific affinities. In
will come to understand the reasons the second problem. contrast, Psi Chi will successfully lead
But Psi Chi’s growth by 2058 will not
behind their actions. Fewer people will 2. “Low Standards” Institutions. To only be the result of adding new chap- the charge against such a fractioning of
fall victim to advertising, more people continue to be a reputable honor soci- ters. Psi Chi will stay meaningful its field. Psi Chi will be the organization
will make better relationship judg- ety, Psi Chi must maintain high stan- because it will find new and creative that continually and forcefully reminds
ments, and everyone will get along bet- dards of excellence. Increasingly, ways to achieve several important goals. everyone of the value of integration and
ter with their parents. Subfields such as however, GPA seems to be a less valu- of the importance of the cross-fertiliza-
forensic and social-cognitive psychology able indicator of excellence. When the 1. Make Membership Truly Lifetime. tion of ideas and research paradigms.
will change the legal and penal systems average grade at an institution hovers in In the early 21st century, the concept of
a lifetime membership in Psi Chi is 4. Adjust Its Governance. Although it
to make them fairer and more focused the B+/A- range or even higher, how is will experience tremendous growth in
on successful rehabilitations and will excellence to be determined? Similarly it fairly meaningless. Many members are
inducted as undergraduate students, size, Psi Chi will never outgrow its
change people’s attitudes leading to real always seemed to me that our require- strong connections to its chapters. Its
successes in combating problems of ments for graduate students were based, often in their last semester, and never
use Psi Chi for more than a line on their national governance structure, origi-
ethnic/religious divisions, poverty, and in part, on the difficulty of gaining nally based simply on geography, will
disenfranchisement. Clinical psycholo- admission to psychology graduate pro- resumes. A small percentage of students
go on to graduate programs in psychol- evolve to reflect the differing needs of
gists will successfully treat, and actively grams. But now there are programs, its constituencies and programs. New
prevent, most of the disorders in today’s even some unaccredited doctoral pro- ogy but rarely interact with the “under-
graduate” chapters at their new vice-president positions will be created
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of grams in clinical psychology, that admit to address programmatic needs in such
Mental Disorders (DSM). Psychology everyone who applies. In the future, institutions. Psi Chi started to reach
beyond undergraduates very early in the areas as chapter development, leader-
will become an interdisciplinary field Psi Chi will figure out how to adjust ship, finance, public relations, and
and make significant contributions in requirements accordingly to preserve 21st Century by developing grants and
awards for graduate students. In the diversity. In the late 20th and early 21st
several other domains. On college cam- its commitment to excellence.
future, Psi Chi will develop grants for centuries, Psi Chi’s National Council
puses, psychology will be the most pop- 3. The Problem of Curriculum. Another started to think and act proactively on
ular academic major. faculty who are members and also
factor that keeps some institutions from develop benefits for members who go key issues to prepare foundations. But
In parallel to psychology, Psi Chi also establishing Psi Chi chapters is Psi Chi’s they didn’t do it alone. They sought and
will become huge. It will have the on to careers outside of psychology
insistence that courses in statistics and received input and involvement from
largest membership of any honor soci- research methodology be required of all 2. Use Technology. Psi Chi became a the membership at all levels—from
ety in the world with chapters in all col- majors and graduate students. Some leader in using new technologies to stay past-presidents through members of
leges and universities within the U.S., institutions simply don’t have the faculty in contact with its members. Late in the regional steering committees, to chapter
and in many if not most, colleges and resources to offer such courses to all their 20th Century, its magazine Eye On Psi faculty advisors and student officers.
universities throughout the world. Psi students. But others do not see psychol- Chi was called “the best magazine With all that help, Psi Chi will address
Chi will accomplish this growth because ogy as a science that requires such skills. nobody reads.” Boxes of issues, some- and solve very difficult questions con-
it will manage to solve several key prob- Fortunately, future Psi Chi will not have times unopened boxes of issues, could cerning what chapters should be, how
lems that currently limit its growth. to solve this issue by itself. Psi Chi will be found in the offices of chapter faculty chapters can maintain vitality, and how
1. The “Elite Institutions” Problem. collaborate with other psychology organ- advisors. As technology reduces the need the society can better address the needs
Today, some institutions refuse to estab- izations that focus on the psychology for printing mass quantities of issues of its membership.
lish Psi Chi chapters because of its curriculum at both the undergraduate and eliminates the costs of mailing, the Of course, remember, everything I’ve
requirement that only the top 35% of and graduate levels. The curricular and Eye will see a wider dissemination. just written is a fantasy, just my ridicu-
each class is eligible for membership. instructional reforms most psychology Articles of interest to adult members lous version of the future. Or is it? What
These institutions feel that all of the stu- departments will adopt in the period who are not working in psychology will I know for sure is that the future of Psi
dents they admit are carefully screened from 2010 to 2020 will solidify the begin to appear, leading to a much Chi is up to you—our current student
before admission. Those admitted are importance of science in the psychology larger readership. Technology will also members and junior faculty advisors.
then taught by highly qualified faculty curriculum. Psi Chi will play a major role allow members to meet and interact You, much more than I, are going to
who hold them to extremely high stan- in these reforms. with other members as their careers determine whether Psi Chi successfully
dards. The fact that average GPAs at such move them from place to place and job solves the real problems it will face over
4. Globalization. Not only will future Psi
institutions tend to be high (in the B+/A- to job—including international moves. the next 50 years. So as I end my term
Chi be able to solve the first three diffi-
range) is an indication of the high levels cult problems within the U.S., but Psi 3. Resist Fractionalization. In the late as National President, I wish you terrific
of competency of their carefully selected Chi will expand from being the National 20th and early 21st century, it some- success as you lead Psi Chi into the
students. Therefore, all of their students Honor Society in Psychology to being an times seemed as if psychology was com- future.
4 SUMMER 2008 EYE ON PSI CHI
Executive
Director’s
Message
A Farewell to Psi Chi
have had the privilege of serving as the Psi Chi and other organizations; co-sponsoring or supporting
I Executive Director since July 2004. What a joyful
and exciting adventure this has been! It has been a
pleasure and an honor to work with the talented and
other organizations’ conferences that were consistent
with Psi Chi’s mission; and expanding Psi Chi’s inter-
national reach. Of course I did not complete any of
dedicated Psi Chi National Council members, National these projects on my own—the assistance, support,
Office staff members, chapter faculty advisors, and and encouragement of my colleagues in Psi Chi were
chapter officers. I have particularly enjoyed the oppor- necessary and invaluable.
tunity to talk with many Psi Chi student members at I will treasure the many fond memories and
Psi Chi’s regional and national meetings. My conversa- friendships that I take with me from these four won-
tions with these students highlighted the important derful, rewarding years. I have been inspired by the
role Psi Chi plays in the academic lives of our mem- leadership and commitment of all of the National
bers. I heard excitement in the voices of students who Council members with whom I have served, particu-
presented their research at Psi Chi paper and poster larly those who served as National President during
sessions. I saw pride on the faces of those students who my tenure: Martha Zlokovich, Christopher Koch, Virginia Andreoli Mathie, PhD
won regional research awards. I witnessed poise and Robert Youth, John Davis, Vincent Prohaska, and the Psi Chi Executive Director
Associate Editor
confidence on the part of chapter officers who shared current President-Elect Scott VanderStoep. I want to
their successful leadership strategies at chapter ex- thank all of the Council members for their constant
change sessions. I shared the thrill of students who at- support, the time they graciously give to Psi Chi, and
tended distinguished lectures given by internationally the dedicated way in which they attend to their
famous psychologists. The commitment, enthusiasm, Council responsibilities. It is their vision and creativ-
and energy on the part of Psi Chi members have been ity that guide our Society and ensure its future
inspirational. I am proud to have been part of our growth and prosperity. I also want to thank my cur-
thriving, prestigious honor society. The time has come, rent and former colleagues in the National Office:
however, to leave Psi Chi and spend more time with Paula Miller, Lisa Mantooth, Susan Iles, Amie Austin
my family. Although I am looking forward to this new Hearn, Melissa Strickland, Scott Gast, Mark Cobbe,
chapter in my life, it is very difficult to say good-bye to and Lynn Hawkins. Psi Chi’s success from year to year
Psi Chi. is due in large part to their expertise, enthusiasm,
In the first column I wrote as the Executive dedication, persistence, and hard work. I am particu-
Director for the fall 2004 Eye on Psi Chi, I noted that larly indebted to Paula, Susan, Amie, and Scott for
I was following in the footsteps of two visionary and their assistance, patience, and support during those
dynamic Executive Directors who held the position first few months when I was finding my footing.
before me: Ruth Hubbard Cousins and Kay Wilson. Finally, I want to thank all faculty chapter advisors
Both of these women were remarkable leaders, and and student members for the important contribu-
their contributions to Psi Chi are legendary. In some tions they make daily to our Society. I hope I have
small way, I hope I have been able to continue their contributed as much to Psi Chi as all of these individ-
legacy through my efforts to expand Psi Chi’s part- uals have over the years. I know, however, that there is
nerships and increase Psi Chi’s visibility with other much more to be done. I leave these opportunities in
organizations as well as through my day-to-day activ- the expert hands of the new Executive Director,
ities such as monitoring charter applications, serving Dr. Martha Potter Zlokovich. Under her guidance
as Associate Editor of Eye of Psi Chi, and participating and leadership, Psi Chi will continue to grow, prosper,
in the work of the National Office. I am proud to expand its partnerships and visibility, and benefit Psi
have played a role in helping the National Council Chi members. I wish Martha much success in her
develop and implement new initiatives and new role. I wish all Psi Chi leaders, staff, and mem-
resources—initiatives such as organizing Psi Chi’s first bers all the best in the years to come. Thank you,
National Leadership Conference; expanding Psi Chi’s members of Psi Chi, for giving me the opportunity
partnerships with the American Psychological to serve as Psi Chi’s Executive Director and for the
Association, the Association for Psychological Science, joy, inspiration, and friendships you have brought to
the Society for the Teaching of Psychology, Psi Beta, my life.
EYE ON PSI CHI SUMMER 2008 5
2008 Psi Chi
Regional
Conventions
[SEPA, EPA, SWPA, & RMPA]
Dr. Richard Kasschau (Southwestern Regional Vice-President, University of Houston,
TX) with poster presenter Susan Lopas (University of Houston).
Dr. Jason Young (Eastern Regional Vice-President, Hunter College, CUNY) with the
2008 Eastern Regional Chapter Award winners of the University of Massachusetts
Amherst; from left: Elizabeth Smith, Elizabeth Paice, and Dr. Susan Krauss Whitbourne
(faculty advisor, Eastern Regional Vice-President, 2006-07).
RMPA Psi Chi Award winners; front row: Elizabeth Dansie (Utah State University) and
Erin Hiveley (United States Air Force Academy); back row: Tiffany Wilhelm (Weber State
University, UT), Christy Sweaney (Colorado College), Meghan Wright (University of
Colorado at Boulder), Jessica Bendjebar (Lynn University, FL), and Lisa Araujo (Weber
State University).
Rebekah Jaynes (Agnes Scott College, GA) and Heather Sigmund (Georgia State
University) present “An Investigation of Driver Stress in Relation to Commute Time
Urgency” at the Psi Chi Poster Session at SEPA.
Psi Chi members of Winthrop University (SC) generously volunteered their time to
host the hospitality suite at SEPA; from left: Victoria Charles, Amie Austin Hearn (Psi Chi
Director of Membership), Brittany Martin, Justine Rossi, and Dr. Maria Lavooy
(Southeastern Regional Vice-President, University of Central Florida, Cocoa).
Dr. Melanie Domenech Rodríguez (Utah State University, Psi Chi Rocky Mountain
Regional Vice-President), Erin Hiveley (United States Air Force Academy, CO), and
Dr. Pamela Ansburg (Metropolitan State College of Denver) at the RMPA Awards Ceremony.
Emily Kessler (Agnes Scott College) proudly displays her Psi Chi Regional Research
Award she won at SEPA.
Dr. James Collin II, Tyler Pace (chapter president), and Ashley Bryant of Carson
Newman College (TN) attend the SEPA convention in Charlotte, NC.
Jonathan Clark (Georgia State University) and Peeper McDonald (Agnes Scott
College) were poster presenters at SEPA.
Students from the Stephen F. Austin State University (TX) Psi Chi Chapter on a bus
enroute to SWPA. Part of the proceeds from winning the 2007 Cousins Award funded
the trip to this year’s convention.
Psi Chi Distinguished Lecturer Dr. Guillermo Bernal (University of Puerto Rico) and
Dr. John Davis (Psi Chi Past-President, Texas State University–San Marcos) at the
Faculty Advisor Luncheon at RMPA.
Lisa Mantooth (Psi Chi Executive Officer) and Maya J. Dean (Mount Holyoke College,
MA) at the EPA Poster Session.
Michelle Saul (Elizabethtown College, PA) presents “Learning Sign Language” at the
EPA Poster Session.
Michael Sirrine and Christina McDougal (Utah State University), Mark Basham (Regis
University, CO), and Dr. Pamela Ansburg at the Psi Chi Roundtable “How to Keep the ‘Psi
Chi Ball’ Up in the Air.
Emily Wise (Elizabethtown College) presents “Examination of Music and Speech
Through Inattention” at the EPA Poster Session.
Rochell Johns (Idaho State University) presents “The Relationship Between Academic
Regulatory Styles and Academic Goals in Adolescents” at the RMPA Poster Session.
Janelle Hedges and Amanda Haas (Stephen F. Austin State University, TX) at SWPA
with their poster entitled “Seeking Professional Help: Factors That Influence People’s
Decisions to Seek Therapy.
Dr. Peggy Fisher, with Dr. Jason Young, was the Psi Chi Distinguished Lecturer at EPA
convention. She is the Associate Inspector General for Investigations at the National
Science Foundation.
6 SUMMER 2008 EYE ON PSI CHI
EYE ON PSI CHI SUMMER 2008 7
New A
t Psi Chi, we are fortunate
to have the National
Alvin Wang
President-Elect
Leaders
Council which is commit-
Dr. Alvin Wang is Dean of the
ted to fulfilling the mission of
Burnett Honors College and a
our honor society. It is with great
professor of psychology at
for Psi Chi pleasure that the National Office
announces the new leadership for
University of Central Florida
(UCF). He received his
Psi Chi for 2008–09. Under the
PhD in psychology from SUNY
leadership of Psi Chi President
at Stony Brook (1980) and his
Scott VanderStoep, PhD, we
BA from SUNY at Brockport.
would like to introduce you to
His research interests include the
the incoming President-Elect
area of human memory, learn-
Alvin Wang, PhD (University of
ing, and cognition. He has been
Central Florida); Midwestern
at UCF since 1986 and served as
Regional Vice-President Betsy
an associate chair for the
Morgan, PhD (University of
Department of Psychology
Wisconsin–LaCrosse); Southeast-
(1992-95). Dr. Wang served
ern Regional Vice-President
asfaculty advisor for the UCF
Maria Lavooy, PhD (University
Chapter of Psi Chi (1990-94),
of Central Florida at Cocoa); and
received the Florence Denmark
Southwestern Regional Vice-
National Faculty Advisor Award
Scott VanderStoep, PhD Alvin Wang, PhD President Randall Osborne,
(1993), and served as the Psi Chi
PhD (Texas State University–
Southeastern Regional Vice-
San Marcos). In addition, the
President (2000-04). He is
National Council welcomes
currently a fellow of Division 2
Martha Zlokovich, PhD, as the
(Society for the Teaching of
new Executive Director.
Psychology) of the American
Psychological Association. His
interests include travel, fine
cuisine, and reading.
Betsy L. Morgan, PhD Maria J. Lavooy, PhD
Randall E. Osborne, PhD Martha S. Potter Zlokovich, PhD
8 SUMMER 2008 EYE ON PSI CHI
New Leaders
Betsy L. Morgan Maria J. Lavooy Randall E. Osborne Martha S. Potter Zlokovich
Midwestern Vice-President Southeastern Vice-President Southwestern Vice-President Executive Director
Dr. Betsy L. Morgan is currently Dr. Maria J. Lavooy earned an Dr. Randall E. Osborne is a A high school teacher in
a full professor of psychology at undergraduate degree in biology, professor of psychology at Texas Pensacola, Florida, inspired
the University of Wisconsin–La with biopsychology as her main State University–San Marcos. Dr. Martha S. Potter Zlokovich
Crosse (UW-L). She received her area of interest and study. It was He received his PhD in social to pursue psychology as a career.
bachelor's degree in psychology this interest that led her to the psychology from the University She completed her BA in psy-
and women's studies from the Behavior Genetics Mouse Lab at of Texas at Austin in 1990. He chology at UCLA, and MS and
University of California, Santa Miami University, OH, where she successfully defended his disser- PhD in developmental psychol-
Cruz, in 1985 and her doctorate earned an MA and PhD in psy- tation in the fall of 1989 while ogy at the University of Florida.
in social ecology (an interdisci- chology. Now in her 22nd year of serving as a visiting assistant Dr. Zlokovich will be joining
plinary applied social science teaching, she has been with the professor at Luther College in Psi Chi as its second Executive
program) from the University University of Central Florida Decorah, IA. After serving two Director, leaving Southeast
of California, Irvine, in 1994. (UCF) since 1995 where she years as an assistant professor Missouri State University after
Dr. Morgan has served as the fac- teaches numerous undergraduate at Phillips University (OK), teaching there for 17 years. This
ulty advisor for the UW-L Psi courses in biopsychology, as well Dr. Osborne joined the faculty at move, however, will not be her
Chi Chapter since 1995. Her as courses in learning, history of Indiana University East in 1992 first involvement with Psi Chi
undergraduate institution did psychology, and the psychology and was tenured and promoted after having served as chapter
not have a Psi Chi chapter until of women. Her recent research to an associate professor in 1997. advisor since 1993, as Midwestern
1989, so she was inducted the interests are related to the schol- In 2005, Dr. Osborne was pro- Region Vice-President (1998-
year she became the faculty advi- arship of teaching and learning. moted to full professor at Texas 2000), and as National President
sor for UW-L. She coordinates Additionally, she and her under- State University–San Marcos. His of Psi Chi (2003-04). In 1996,
the psychology honors program graduate students are actively background is in social psychol- Southeast’s Chapter won the
at UW-L which involves approxi- involved in research related to ogy, but his teaching interests Ruth Hubbard Cousin’s National
mately 12 students a year in gender issues. She is the recipient range from introductory psy- Chapter of the Year Award, and
designing their own independent of UCF’s Excellence in chology to forensic psychology. several chapter members won
research projects, submitting a Undergraduate Teaching and For almost three years, Dr. Psi Chi Regional Research
grant, and submitting abstracts serves as the coordinator of the Osborne served as chair of the Awards at MPA over the years.
for presentation at the Psi Chi UCF Cocoa Campus Honors Behavioral and Social Science At Southeast, where she was
portion of the Midwestern Program. She has been a member Division at Indiana University recently promoted to chair of
Psychological Association (MPA) of Psi Chi since 1978. East and the Psychology the Psychology Department, Dr.
meeting. Over 70 UW-L students Department at Texas State from Zlokovich taught Child Develop-
have presented at MPA over the fall 2001 to 2005. His colleagues ment, Adolescent Development,
last 10 years, and two projects have describe him as endlessly enthu- Lifespan Development,
resulted in publications in the Psi siastic. He himself lives by the Advanced Child Psychology, and
Chi Journal of Undergraduate motto, “take your job seriously Introductory Psychology for
Research. Dr. Morgan is a and yourself lightly.” Majors. Her research interests
coauthor of the book Majoring Dr. Osborne has published have focused on adolescent
in Psych: Career Options for numerous articles in scholarly contraception and sexuality, as
Psychology Undergraduates (3rd journals, teaching journals, and well as student study habits,
edition) and has given many applied journals. In addition, study beliefs, and persistence.
career talks at MPA and APA his more than 20 books include Dr. Zlokovich and her
conferences. textbooks, resource manuals for husband Neil have two sons—
faculty, study guides for students, Aaron is a sophomore at Truman
a humor book about nerds and State University, and Matthew is
self-esteem, and two fantasy a sophomore in high school.
adventure novels. Dr. Osborne
has served as a regional coordi-
nator for the Midwestern Region
and then as president of the
National Council of Teachers of
Undergraduate Psychology. He
has been a Psi Chi advisor for
over 15 years and helped estab-
lish the Psi Chi Chapter at
Indiana University East.
EYE ON PSI CHI SUMMER 2008 9
Tribute to Virginia Andreoli Mathie, PhD (Psi Chi Executive Director, 2004-08)
Ginny, the past four years have been special for Psi It was a pleasure working with Ginny and getting to I am honored to write this tribute for Dr. Virginia
Chi: You have served as our first Executive Director, a know her. Ginny is one of those people who has the Andreoli Mathie. I know that Psi Chi will greatly miss
new position made necessary by the expansion of the vision to see the big picture yet is also able to flaw- you; you are more than just Psi Chi’s Executive
National Office. Not only have you fulfilled that role lessly manage all the nitty-gritty organizational Director. Your dedication and enthusiasm these past
with exceptional tact, skill, and commitment, but you details. Ginny was exemplary in that no task was four years symbolizes the purpose of Psi Chi. You and
have set the parameters of this new position. Other "below" her; everything she ever asked of anyone she your contributions to Psi Chi’s members, chapters,
activities are calling you now and, as you leave us, it is would gladly do herself. She truly led by example with officers, and the organization is admirable.
a privilege to pay tribute to you. a joy and dedication that is seldom found in today's I was very fortunate to work with you and to see
When the search committee recommended you to leaders. Ginny consistently saw the good in everyone firsthand your many talents. You began your tenure
the National Council, my immediate reaction was an she came in contact with and never said a bad word with Psi Chi with only a paragraph as a job description
enthusiastic, “Yes!!” I fully agreed with Diane Halpern— about anyone or any situation; her optimism is a gift and accomplished far more than anyone could have
your close friend, colleague, and former APA and was contagious! foreseen. You continuously impressed me with your
President—who wrote in her letter of recommendation, Ginny, it is my privilege to have worked with you, many talents and your “jump in with both feet” atti-
“Stop the search! You have found the right person!” and I'm glad Psi Chi hired you. My only regret is that tude. You worked tirelessly to provide future opportu-
I believe all the Council members felt the way I Psi Chi only had you for a relatively short amount of nities for Psi Chi members, as evident through your
did. You had built a national reputation within psy- time, as you truly continued the great legacy of past numerous accomplishments including the first ever Psi
chology as an individual of extraordinary leadership Psi Chi directors such as Ruth Cousins and Kay Chi National Leadership Conference, The APA Science
and organizational skill, with a fervent commitment Wilson. All the best to you and your family. Directorate Internship Grant and The APS Summer
to students. All of us were extremely pleased that a Scott Gast Research Grants. Many of these programs would not
person of your stature would be serving in our new Psi Chi Information Manager (1998-2007) have come to fruition without you Ginny, and for this
position. I was to learn that you also had a work ethic Psi Chi benefited greatly from your commitment.
that should have given me pause. (It’s never been easy Ginny, you have been such a pleasure and inspiration I wish you immeasurable success in whatever
to keep up with you!) to work with over the last four years. When the direction life takes you. I know you will be as success-
Psi Chi owes you a great deal, Ginny. Your sterling Executive Director position was created I must admit ful in future endeavors as you were with Psi Chi. You
example has put both the National Council and the I had reservations about the new person that would were one of Psi Chi’s most influential persons and I
office staff on notice that nothing but the best is good be joining our close-knit team. Needless to say my know that your next venture will benefit from your
enough for Psi Chi. You have played an important reservation were put to rest after our first meeting. leadership, experience, and drive just as Psi Chi did.
role in virtually every recent initiative of the National You have always been one of the first to offer a help- Good Luck!
Council, but your contributions to four have been ing hand, no matter the task. Your generosity within Paula Miller
exceptional: and outside the office is unmatched! Personally, your Psi Chi Executive Officer/Chief Operations Officer (1997-2007)
guidance with policies and procedures, particularly
• The first National Leadership conference: You Ginny Mathie served Psi Chi with her whole heart
with Psi Chi membership has been invaluable.
did much to make it the success it was; and head and both are of the highest quality! Ginny
Although I am grateful for the time we worked
• The establishment of Psi Chi liaison to the APA brought to the position her love of education and her
together, I hate to see that it has come to an end. I
Education Directorate, the APA Science Direc- breadth of knowledge regarding students and psy-
wish you and Jim a very happy retirement and hope
torate, and the APA Committee on International chology as a discipline. She has provided mentorship,
to receive lots of updates about your travels and relax-
Relations in Psychology: These are important leadership, and friendship to students; the National
ation. If anyone one deserves it most, it is you!
relationships for Psi Chi that increase our visibility Office; and the National Council. I wish her the very
Amie Austin Hearn
and effectiveness in psychology as a whole; Director of Membership Services best in her retirement and look forward to seeing
• The process for chartering new chapters: You have more pictures of great travels.
improved it greatly; What a great privilege it has been to work with Ginny Betsy L. Morgan, PhD
• The effort to encourage the establishment of inter- the past four years. She and I started working at Psi Psi Chi Midwestern Vice-President, University of Wisconsin– La Crosse
national affiliate chapters: Thanks to you we have Chi within a few months of each other, and I knew in
moved forward considerably in this important a Blink that I had met someone truly special. Her I was just beginning my service on the National
aspect of Psi Chi’s future development. devotion to Psi Chi is unquestionable. No request was Council when we hired Ginny to be Psi Chi’s first
Thank you, Ginny!! I wish you well…and look for- too great or too small—whether it came from a coun- Executive Director. I didn’t know her then, but I had
ward to our continuing association. cil member, staff, or a student with a last minute heard people refer to her at conferences. And of
John M. Davis, PhD need—she selflessly dedicated herself to the task. And course, as part of the hiring process I read letters of
Psi Chi Past-President, Texas State University-San Marcos despite the numerous projects she juggled, she always recommendation about her. Now I get to write about
set aside time to request articles, write her column, her, and I realize that I face the same problem that
Ginny has been Psi Chi’s champion and protector, and proof Eye on Psi Chi. Always a teacher at heart, everyone before me has faced: It is simply impossible
and I will sorely miss her. I have been awed by Ginny’s she spent countless hours helping students and fac- to say or write something about Ginny without being
quiet, confident, humble, and outrageously compe- ulty publish the best articles possible. For Ginny, your guilty of understatement. I now understand what
tent leadership over the years. She has been a strong success is her success. An email from Ginny always those who have worked with Ginny at JMU, in STP,
foundation for the organization and for each of its begins and ends with a kind word of encouragement in the P3 project, and in all of the other organizations
members. Ginny has been a wonderful role model; I and support. Her diplomacy in all matters is unfalter- and programs she has influenced, have come to
have personally enjoyed watching an amazing scholar ing. What a strong and solid foundation she has built understand: Ginny is quite simply the most percep-
and courageous woman in a top role in an important for future Executive Directors to stand upon! tive, competent, inventive, creative, and overall helpful
academic organization. I have also deeply appreciated Ginny, each and everyday working with you was person you could ever hope to work with.
her support and warmth at both personal and profes- nothing less than inspiring! The things you taught me For Psi Chi, Ginny has been invaluable. She has
sional levels. I will miss Ginny tremendously, and I are invaluable, and I owe much of the success of the created opportunities for us to move beyond being an
am grateful for her dedication to Psi Chi and her magazine to you. Thank you for sharing your gifts honor society and into a position to truly assist in the
legacy, which will be beneficial to all of Psi Chi. with me and Psi Chi. advancement of psychology, fulfilling our mission and
Melanie Domenech Rodríguez, PhD Susan Iles purpose. She also has been instrumental in updating
Psi Chi Rocky Mountain Vice-President, Utah State University Director of Publishing and streamlining many of our procedures, such as the
10 SUMMER 2008 EYE ON PSI CHIprocess for establishing new chapters. Given the guests in Virginia when we drove to Washington, I’ve been on the National Council for less than a year,
relatively short time she has been with Psi Chi, she DC, for my mother’s burial. but it was immediately clear from the first time I met
has created an enormous body of accomplishments. Continuing to show how deeply she cares about Ginny that she is a whirlwind of organization and
For me personally, working with Ginny has been a psychology faculty and students working together, Ginny activity, and all with such a calm air of assurance that
terrific learning experience. She has a unique ability to helped Psi Chi and Psi Beta build bonds again by work- I felt immediately at ease, despite knowing that there
see into the heart of a problem, and perhaps more ing with Psi Beta to establish the Ruth Hubbard Cousins was a whirlwind of official responsibilities and duties
importantly, see potential solutions. I wish I could do Building Bonds Collaboration Award. This award is heading my own way! It is abundantly clear that she
that half as well. I have tried to copy her organiza- allowing Psi Chi and Psi Beta to return to the relation- sets a standard of collegiality and conscientiousness
tional skills, because she is one of the most organized ship that it had at Psi Beta’s birth. Thank you, Ginny. not just for Psi Chi, but for organizations in general.
persons I’ve ever met (and I always thought I was Carol Tracy And beside all that, she’s a fun and interesting person
Psi Beta Executive Director (1981-2005) to hang out with at conferences. I wish you the best
organized!). I’ve tried to learn her attention to details;
it just does not seem as if the slightest thing gets by always, Ginny!
her. But one skill I know I’ll never learn is her ability The Three Best Things about Ginny…That’s Easy Jason Young, PhD
Why will I miss Ginny? The standard answer includes Psi Chi Eastern Regional Vice-President, Hunter College, CUNY
to consume Diet Cokes.
a list of (accurate) superlatives such as: fabulous work
As Psi Chi’s first Executive Director Ginny was the
ethic, great attention to detail, and tireless. But what When Dr. Virginia Andreoli Mathie became the
quintessential “right person” at the “right time.” I’ll
about the Other Ginny—the Ginny fewer people Executive Director of Psi Chi, the National Honor
miss her, as I’m sure all of us at Psi Chi will. But I keep
know about? The Other Ginny has three noteworthy Society in Psychology, on July 1, 2004, a new era in the
clinging to the hope that we’ll get to work together on
nuggets: First, Diet Coke. In the spirit of self-disclo- history of the organization began. It became the first
some project somewhere down the line.
sure, I should stipulate that I drink too much Diet time that a doctoral-level trained psychologist
Vincent Prohaska, PhD
Coke. But Ginny. Whoa, Ginny. She drinks me under assumed the position. Psi Chi could not have made
Psi Chi National President, Lehman College, CUNY
the table. She starts early, finishes late, and doesn’t let a better choice in terms of this decision because
up in between. For all you DC-drinkin’ wannabees Dr. Mathie (or Ginny) is a truly extraordinary indi-
I am enthusiastic for the opportunities that await who think you can compete with her, I recommend
Ginny following retirement, but I am saddened at the vidual. She has brought to Psi Chi energy, imagina-
you stay in the shallow end. tion, dedication, a superior work ethic, attention to
loss to Psi Chi. Psi Chi will change as an organization Second, emails. No one writes ‘em more thor-
with the departure of Ginny. We will experience some detail, and a wonderful personality that exudes enthu-
oughly than Ginny. And they’re chock full of impor- siasm and warmth. Her presence as a Psi Chi leader
growing pains and learning curves that transforma- tant information. These complex cogitations are
tion always brings. At the end of this process, Psi Chi will truly be missed.
assiduously analyzed and cogently crafted. I usually Dr. Mathie has long been a person who aspires
will emerge as a better, stronger, more resourceful find a need for a 20-ounce Diet Coke to keep pace.
organization because of the foundation that Ginny toward work excellence. In this regard, she has been
And finally, ballroom dancing. Ginny is a great
laid as Executive Director for the past 4 years. a perfect fit for Psi Chi. But, she has brought even
dancer. I was proud of the fact that I learned some
Ginny began working at Psi Chi after a rewarding more to the organization and her legacy will be hard
basic ballroom techniques in the last few years. But I
career as a professor of psychology. She personally could to match. She has dedicated herself to enhancing
never got the chance to dance with Ginny—sort of
relate to the issues that face Psi Chi’s members and fac- teaching and learning through professional service.
my Dancing with the Psi Chi Star moment, if you
She is also an exemplary individual when it comes
ulty advisors. This unique perspective of being able to will. I guess I’m privately relieved, because she is as
to shaping partnerships with others individuals and
see both side of the equation helped her to establish graceful as she is skilled. It would take more than a
organizations. Her expertise in this area has greatly
programs and policies that will benefit Psi Chi for years 20-ounce Diet Coke for this clumsy rookie to keep up.
assisted Psi Chi in building bridges which have
to come. Her work ethic, dedication, and initiative can Ginny, we will miss you at Psi Chi. When we hired
opened doors for students in Psi Chi to participate
be matched by few and will be missed at Psi Chi. you we needed a spokesperson for Psi Chi with credi-
in various grant programs (i.e., with the FBI, APA,
I hope Ginny has a fantastic retirement and that bility and gravitas in the scientific psychological com-
APS, etc.), as well as, other activities. It was truly an
she has the opportunity for memorable experiences munity. You had all of that, and you delivered the Psi
honor for me and for Paula Miller to have worked
with family and friends. Chi message with a winsome style that made all of us
with her to establish the first Psi Chi National
Melissa Strickland connected to the Psi Chi community proud. You will
be missed. Enjoy your travel. Enjoy your boat. Leadership Conference.
Psi Chi Director of Finance/Awards
Keep in touch. Dr. Mathie is a superior individual whom, I
believe, could serve as a universal role model as to
Ginny, Bond Builder. Scott VanderStoep, PhD
Psi Chi President-Elect, Hope College (MI) how leadership should be carried out. In this regard,
I first got to know this warm, nurturing, and inspiring
I would suggest that Psi Chi name a special award
teacher, Ginny Mathie, through emails and telephone
It has been a great pleasure to work with Ginny after her... the Virginia Andreoli Mathie Executive
conversations when I was Executive Director of Psi
Mathie during her extremely successful term as Psi Director Award... to be given out every two years at
Beta. She was developing the P3 collaborative network
Chi Executive Director. A vast reservoir of wisdom for the Psi Chi National Leadership Conference to the
and was most helpful and encouraging to me and Psi
all matters related both to the UMass Amherst chapter student or other individual who has contributed
Beta’s National Council by emphasizing that we had a
and the concerns of the Eastern Region during my most to the enhancing of Psi Chi through professional
contribution to make to P3. The whole council service to the organization.
attended her first P3 conference in 1999. term as Vice-President, she has also been consistently
gracious, generous, and warm. In all of our profes- Tribute should be paid to Dr. Virginia Andreoli
In 2004, I had the pleasure of meeting Ginny in Mathie for her many, many hours of dedicated service
sional dealings together going back over the years, I
person. What a delight! This dynamic, beautiful, petite to Psi Chi. I will long remember that I had the won-
have greatly enjoyed her enthusiasm and excitement
woman was Psi Chi’s new Executive Director. At her derful opportunity to have served as the last Psi Chi
toward doing everything it was humanly possible to
request, I took her to meet my mother, former Psi Chi President to have worked with the Mathie-Miller
do that would benefit the education of undergraduate
Executive Director Ruth Cousins. Ginny spent team. Both of these women will always stand as
psychology students. I have also valued our friendship
unrushed time with her discussing memories of Psi special people to me.
and look forward to her continued involvement in the
Chi. My mother felt very special that day. When she profession. Robert Youth, PhD
unexpectedly died in 2007, Ginny honored us by giv- Psi Chi Past President (2006-07)
Susan Krauss Whitbourne, PhD
ing a glowing eulogy at her memorial service. Then Psi Chi Eastern Vice-President (2006-07) Dowling College (NY)
Ginny invited my husband and me to be her house University of Massachusetts Amherst
EYE ON PSI CHI SUMMER 2008 112008 Psi Chi/APA
National
Convention
Frederick Howell Lewis
Distinguished Lecturer
116th Annual APA Convention
August 14–17, 2008
Boston, Massachusetts
Studentsand Faculty
as Partners
in the Letter of
Recommendation Process
Drew C. Appleby, PhD
Indiana University-Purdue University
Indianapolis (IN)
Chair: Vincent Prohaska, PhD
CUNY Lehman College
Psi Chi National President
Drew C. Appleby received his BA from Simpson College in 1969 and his PhD from
Iowa State University in 1972. He is the director of Undergraduate Studies in the
Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) Psychology Department
where he holds the rank of professor. He has authored over 80 professional publica-
tions and made over 450 presentations to a wide variety of professional and nonpro-
fessional audiences. He is a fellow of Division 1 and Division 2 of APA. He received
Division 2’s Outstanding Psychology Teacher Award in a 4-Year College or University,
IUPUI’s Chancellor’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, the IUPUI School of Science
Teacher of the Year Award, and was chosen to present APA’s G. Stanley Hall Teaching
Lecture. He was recognized for his advising skills by the National Academic Advising
Association when he received the Outstanding Adviser Award of its Great Lakes
Region, by IUPUI’s School of Science when he received its Advisor of the Year Award,
and by the IUPUI Psychology Department when he received its Advisor of the Year
Award three times. He was recognized for his mentoring skills by receiving IUPUI’s
Alvin Bynum Mentor of the Year award, being named the IUPUI Psychology
Department’s Mentor of the Year three times, and by being chosen as a mentor by
254 graduating IUPUI psychology majors since 2002, 105 of whom indicated that he
has “influenced the whole course of their lives.”
12 SUMMER 2008 EYE ON PSI CHIFaculty Support
Faculty Members Provide Essential Support
for Psi Chi Awards, Regional and National Programs, and Journal of Undergraduate Research
Psi Chi Journal Reviewers
Psi Chi’s success simply would not be possible without the dedication, Holliday E. Adair, California University of Andrew Johnson, Park University (MO)
expertise, and sacrifice of the many faculty members who contribute Pennsylvania Jenny Katz, SUNY College at Genesseo
their time and efforts, on a volunteer basis, to our honor society. All of Robert Ahlering, Central Missouri State William Kelemen, California State University,
us at Psi Chi would like to say thanks to these faculty experts (2007-08) University Long Beach
who have contributed so much—thank you for giving your time and Julie Allison, Pittsburgh State University (PA) Allen Keniston, University of Wisconsin–Eau
effort, and thank you for making it possible to provide such excellent Pamela Ansburg, Metropolitan State Claire
programs and awards to so many students of psychology. University of Denver (CO) Jacqueline Kibler, Northwest Missouri State
Deborah Baldwin, University of Tennessee, University
Knoxville Susan Kirkendol, Pfeiffer University (NC)
Psi Chi Faculty Consultants Regional Steering Committee Members Carl Bartling, McNeese State University (LA) Nancy Knous, Northwestern Oklahoma State
Joan Bombace, Quinnipiac College (CT) Eastern Region Susan E. Becker, Grand Junction (CO) University
Charles L. Brewer, Furman University (SC) Joan B. Cannon, University of Massachusetts Eric Belky, Ball State University (IN) John W. Kulig, Plymouth State University (WH)
Sheila Brownlow, Catawba College (NC) Lowell Denise D. Ben-Porath, John Carroll William J. Lammers, University of Central
Bernardo J. Carducci, Indiana University Kerri Goodwin, Loyola College (MD) University (OH) Arkansas
Southeast Sheila O. Quinn, Salve Regina University (RI) Judy Berry, University of Tulsa (OK) Roger Loeb, University of Michigan–Dearborn
Joan C. Chrisler, Connecticut College Mukul Bhalla, Argosy University Louis Manza, Lebanon Valley College (PA)
Keith Crnic, Arizona State University Midwestern Region Theresa Botts, Eastern Kentucky University Kathryn Martin, Butler University (IN)
Betty Carter Dorr, Fort Lewis College (CO) Dan Corts, Augustana College (IL)
John Broida, University of Southern Maine Laura N. May, University of
Christina Frederick-Recascino, Embry-Riddle Teddi Deka, Missouri Western State
Charles I. Brooks, King’s College (PA) South Carolina Aiken
Aeronautical University (FL) University
Andrew Getzfeld, New Jersey City University Marjorie Gunnoe, Calvin College (MI) Michael B. Brown, Eastern Carolina Daniel W. McNeil, University of West Virginia
Regan A.R. Gurung, University of Wisconsin- Karl Kelley, North Central College (IL) University (NC) Elizabeth McGee Nelson, Christian Brothers
Green Bay Kristine M. Kelly, Western Illinois University Sheila Brownlow, Catawba College (NC) University (TN)
Bruce G. Klonsky, SUNY College at Fredonia Susan R. Burns, Morningside College (IA) Edward L. Palmer, Davidson College (NC)
David S. Kreiner, University of Central Rocky Mountain Region Keith Carlson, Valparaiso University (IN) Rose Perrines, Eastern Kentucky University
Missouri Pamela I. Ansburg, Metropolitan State College David Carroll, University of James Persinger, Emporia State University (KS)
Jane C. Levine, NYC Board of Education of Denver (CO) Wisconsin–Superior Mary E. Pritchard, Boise State University (ID)
Robert Maiden, Alfred University (NY) Mark Basham, Regis University (CO)
Bradley J. Caskey, University of Rebecca A. Regeth, California University of
Marjorie C. Marcotte, Springfield College (MA) Kristina McDougal, Utah State University*
Wisconsin–River Falls Pennsylvania
Rona J. McCall, Regis University (CO)
Jacqueline Muir-Broaddus, Southwestern Southeastern Region Amy Cataldi, Oklahoma City University Joan E. Riedle, University of
University (TX) Michael Hall, James Madison University (VA) Andrew Christopher, Albion College (MI) Wisconsin–Platteville
Gail Overbey, Southeast Missouri State Erin Quinlivan Murdoch, University of Central M. Diane Clark, Gallaudet University (DC) Lauren F. V. Scharff, Stephen F. Austin State
University Florida at Cocoa Samuel Clay, Brigham Young University (UT) University (TX)
Claire Owen, Marymount Manhattan Merry J. Sleigh, Winthrop University (SC) Perry Collins, Wayland Baptist University (TX) Carl Scott, University of St. Thomas (TX)
College (NY) Crystal Colter, Maryville College (TN) Pamela Schuetze, Buffalo State College, SUNY
Miguel Roig, Saint John’s University, Staten Southwestern Region Dan Corts, Augustana College (IL) M. L. Corbin Sicoli, Cabrini College (PA)
Island Campus (NY) Shelia Kennison, Oklahoma State University
Laurie Couch, Morehead State University (KY) Merry J. Sleigh, Winthrop University (SC)
Andrea Rotzien, Grand Valley State Carl W. Scott, University of St. Thomas (TX)
Anita Davis, Rhodes College (TN) Iva N. Smith, University of Tennessee,
University (MI) Ashley Powell, Southeastern Oklahoma State
Jeanne Slattery, Clarion University (PA) University* Stephen Davis, Texas Wesleyan University Knoxville
Henry Solomon, Marymount Manhattan Joy R. Drinnon, Milligan College (TN) Karen Smith, Truman State University (MO)
College (NY) Western Region Renae D. Duncan, Murray State University (KY) Paul Smith, Alverno College (WI)
Linda Z. Solomon, Marymount Manhattan Deana L. Julka, University of Portland Jeff Elliott, Tennessee Temple University Chehalis Strapp, Western Oregon University
College (NY) Lauren Roscoe, Western Oregon University Julie A. Evey, University of Southern Indiana Julie E. Thomas, Youngstown State
Brian L. Thomas, Baldwin-Wallace F. Richard Ferraro, University of North Dakota University (OH)
College (OH) Mary Lou Frank, Gainesville State College (GA) Mary Utley, Drury University (MO)
William P. Wallace, University of Nevada
Carrie Fried, Winona State University (MN) Elizabeth C. Vozzola, Saint Joseph College (CT)
Phil D. Wann, Missouri Western State College
A. Celeste Gaia, Emory & Henry College (VA) Phil Wann, Missouri Western State University
Kenneth Weaver, Emporia State
University (KS) Raymond Green, Texas A & M University— Gary L. Welton, Grove City College (PA)
Martha Zlokovich, Southeast Missouri State Commerce George Whitehead, Salisbury State
University Sheryl R. Ginn, Rowan-Cabarrus Community University (MD)
College (NC) Steven Wininger, Western Kentucky University
Alexis Grosofsky, Beloit College (WI) Janine Wotton, Gustavus Adolphus College (MN)
Elliott Hammer, Xavier University of Louisiana William Wozniak, University of Nebraska at
Marie Helweg-Larsen, Dickinson College (PA) Kearney
Jennifer Hughes, Agnes Scott College (GA) Elizabeth A. Yost-Hammer, Xavier University of
Matthew T. Huss, Creighton University (NE) Louisiana
Jane A. Jegerski, Elmhurst College (IL)
*student member John Johanson, Winona State University (MN)
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