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25th Annual Southeastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology

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SHARE WITH COLLEAGUES IN PSYCHOLOGY
Please join us for the 25th Annual Southeastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology (SETOP). Sponsored by the Kennesaw State University Department of Psychology and Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning, the 25th Annual Southeastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology is an opportunity for teachers of psychology to discuss and share experiences and techniques.

The conference offers concurrent sessions and invited addresses on teaching techniques and issues associated with undergraduate education. Time is also available for participants to get to know each other and establish contacts with fellow teachers throughout the Southeast.

Please join us in celebrating teaching excellence in psychology through sharing best practices, innovative ideas for enhancing student learning, and interacting with your colleagues in a supportive and fun atmosphere.

We have a new location this year! All conference sessions and lodging will be at Crowne Plaza Hotel – Atlanta Perimeter at Ravinia.

Psychology Day at the United Nations

Psychologists Celebrate the 5th Annual Psychology Day at the United Nations

 New York, NY, April 9, 2012 - Psychologists who represent NGOs (non-governmental organizations) at the United Nations will hold the 5th AnnualPsychology Day at the United Nations on April 19, 2012.

The theme of this year’s conference is “Human Rights for Vulnerable People: Psychological Contributions and the United Nations Perspective.”The topic was chosen because achieving human rights is an ongoing major mission of the United Nations and its extended community.  The meeting will be held at the UN Church Center located at 777 UN Plaza on First Avenue and 44th Street, across the street from UN headquarters in New York City, from 12:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Psychology Day at the United Nations is an annual event sponsored by psychology organizations that have Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) status with the UN Department of Public Information (DPI) and the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC). The event offers UN staff, ambassadors and diplomats, NGO representatives, members of the public and private sectors, students, invited experts, guests, media and other stakeholders, the opportunity to learn what psychologists contribute to the United Nations, to exchange ideas and to establish partnerships on global issues.

“Psychology plays a major role in achieving the global goals of the United Nations as well as of civil society,” says Martin Butler, Ph.D., Co-Chair of the 2012 Psychology Day at the UN and NGO Representative to the United Nations for the International Association of Applied Psychology. “We are very pleased that this year’s Psychology Day at the UN brings many academicians and advocates together with UN staff to exchange psychological principles and United Nations perspectives on the crucial topic of human rights for vulnerable peoples.”

To read more, visit the UN’s information page.

Faculty Presenting at the Student Values Conference

Photo credit: characterclearinghouse.fsu.edu

 

Dr. Farris and several other Saint Leo faculty members are presenting at the Jon C. Dalton Institute on College Student Values Conference Feb. 2-4, 2012.  The presentation is titled “Promoting Social Entrepreneurship among College Students by Broadening Values-Based Decision Making Skills

 

For more information, please visit character clearing house.

Social Psychology Conference updates

Saint Leo Social Psychology:

Saint Leo’s Social Psychologists, Lara Ault, Maureen Mathews, and Tammy Zacchilli along with University campus senior, Kristine Bauknight, presented at the 13th annual meeting of the Society for Personality and Social Psychologists last week in San Diego, California. Co-presenters who did not attend included Kritti Batra, psychology major at Univeristy Campus, and Adjunct Instructor, Stephen Madonna.

The presentations titles were:

Getting to Know You without Getting to Know You: Medium of Presentation Affects Person-Perception Accuracy

Lara K. Ault, Marcel S. Yoder; Saint Leo University, University of Illinois, Springfield

The Relationship between the Big 5, Connectedness, and Acceptability of Social Networking between Faculty and Students

Kristine Bauknight, Tammy Lowery Zacchilli; Saint Leo University

No strings attached? The differing roles of self-compassion and self-esteem in indebtedness

Maureen Mathews, Natalie Shook, Laura Kiken; Saint Leo University, West Virginia University, Virginia Commonwealth University

Attributional Style, Self-Worth, Academic Satisfaction, and Social Support as Predictors of General Self-Efficacy in Campus and Online Students

Tammy Lowery Zacchilli, Stephen Madonna, Kritti Batra; Saint Leo University


For more information about SPSP, check on the website at www.spsp.org

Dr. Farris Guest Speaker at the 2012 Turnitin User Event

Chris Harrick, VP of Marketing, Renee Bangerter, Professor of English & Dr. Shannon Farris

Dr. Farris Guest Speaker at Turnitin User Event – Orlando, FL Jan. 24th

The Turnitin User Event is coming back to Orlando:
Date: Tuesday, January 24, 2012
Time: 2pm – 5pm EST
Location: Rosen Centre Hotel
9840 International Drive, Orlando, FL [Map]

What is the Turnitin User Event?
Turnitin is visiting select cities around the world to share expert advice on preventing plagiarism and engaging students in the writing process.

Who should attend?
Instructors, administrators, and staff looking to make the most of their access Turnitin and ready to listen, learn, and share best practices.

How much does it cost?
The event is free to attend.

What topics will be covered?

  • Offering Meaningful Feedback with GradeMark - Renee Bangerter, Professor of English – Saddleback College
  • Paraphrasing with Turnitin - Patricia Nereim, English Instructor – Keiser University
  • PeerMark: A Pathway to Enhanced Writing – Dr. Shannon Farris, Psychology Professor – St. Leo University
  • Plagiarism and the Web – Chris Harrick, VP of Marketing – Turnitin
  • New and Upcoming Turnitin Features – Tabitha Edwards, Product Manager – Turnitin

What’s in it for me?
In addition to the great presentations and the sharing and networking opportunities, every attendee will receive some Turnitin goodies including a poster of our plagiarism prevention infographic.

Presenters
Renee Bangerter has been a composition instructor for 15 years and is instrumental in training faculty in the practical uses of technology, including implementing Turnitin through the Turnitin Academy Live webinar series. Renee currently teaches English at Saddleback College in California. Dr. Shannon Farris has been teaching psychology courses online and face-to-face for the past 9 years. Dr. Farris currently teaches psychology at Saint Leo University in Florida and is the presenter for “eCOACH Online Learning”, webinar series, which includes implementing Turnitin. Patricia Nereim has been an English instructor for more than 20 years. She is also a long time user of Turnitin and has helped many faculty members use it effectively in their classrooms. Presently, Patricia teaches composition and literature at Keiser University in Lakeland, Florida.

Chris Harrick is the Vice President of Marketing for iParadigms, LLC. He leads the Turnitin marketing team and is the primary author and researcher for the Plagiarism and the Web white paper series.

Tabitha Edwards is the Product Manager for Turnitin. She plays a key role in determining what features and improvements will be added to Turnitin. She leads many of the initiatives to cultivate product feedback from users.

To Register click: Turnitin User Event – Orlando, Florida.

Florida Undergraduate Research Conference

Saint Leo Psych Department in the News ~ Congrats Dr. Z & Gloria!

Saint Leo’s own Gloria Howell and Dr. Tammy Zacchilli presented a workshop, “Improving Online Courses by Improving Connection with Students”, at the 34th annual meeting of the National Institute on the Teaching of Psychology (NITOP).  NITOP is held every year in January at the Tradewinds Island Grand on St. Pete Beach.  The workshop was well attended and Dr. Zacchilli and Ms. Howell hope to be invited back next year.  They will also be presenting at the Department of Defense Worldwide Education Symposium in Las Vegas this summer!

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