The National Honor Society in Psychology
Florida Southern College
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Chi at Florida Southern College - Pictures of
Psi Chi - Member Profiles]
2004- 2005 Members
Proudly Hold Up Psi Chi Certificates of Induction
Faculty Advisor Patrick L. Smith, Ph.D.
President Kyle E. Freedman
Vice President Stephanie N. Huber
Treasurer Samantha E. Phillips
Secretary Katie E. Brown
Historian Christen M. Swain
The National Chapter of Psi Chi was founded in 1929 for the purposes of encouraging, stimulating, and maintaining excellence in scholarship, and advancing the science of psychology. Membership is open to undergraduate students* that meet the following criteria:
1.) Enrollment as a major or minor in Psychology
2.) Completion of 3 semesters or 5 quarters of the college course
3.) Completion of 9 semester hours or 14 quarter hours of psychology courses
4.) Ranking in the top 35% of one’s class in general scholarship
5.) A minimum grade point average of 3.0 in both
psychology classes and in cumulative
grades.
* Graduate students are also eligible for membership if they have a minimum overall cumulative GPA of 3.0 in all graduate courses.
The Florida Southern College Chapter of Psi Chi received its charter on May 22,1962. Since then, Psi Chi has been making an impact at the College as well as in the surrounding community. Psi Chi members are dedicated to improving their professional development in the field of psychology. In recent years, our organization has been involved in the mentorship of entering undergraduates as well as acting as a local support system for upper level students. This support system has provided workshops in preparation for the Graduate Records Examinations (GRE) and an array of guest speakers that have ranged from research talks from professors at other colleges and universities, to workers in psychology-related organizations (like the Peace River Center), and to individual speakers that have personal experience with psychology-related disorders like autism. Our members have also presented research at the national level during events such as the Southeastern Psychological Association Annual Meeting. Together, these experiences in active learning have given our members exposure to the world of psychology that can only be seen out of the classroom.
As well as improving our professional development, our organization also takes pride in helping the community. There have been numerous service projects over the years, which include contributions to organizations like Habitat for Humanity, Paint Your Heart Out, and the American Red Cross. We have raised money for local institutions, as well, that help at-risk children like the Foundation School of Lakeland and the PACE Center for Girls. Psi Chi members are encouraged to volunteer and intern at private organizations because such experiences can provide opportunity to give back to the community and receive gratifying life lessons that can only be found in the true spirit of caring.
Fun and games are also an intricate part of any successful club and Psi Chi certainly has its share of laughs. We have enjoyed club picnics with good food and rousing team sports. Monthly “Movie Nights” have also been a particular favorite among club members. These informal gatherings have not only given our members the time to view and discuss interesting psychological movies like “Memento,” and “Pi,” but it has given us the opportunity to get an inside look at Dr. Smith’s house while enjoying pizza (as if he doesn’t see enough of us as it is). We also have the privilege of making our advisors and other psychology department heads do crazy things like swim 100 laps in the pool in February, cut off their hair for Locks of Love, and get pied in the face for charity. And at the end of each year, we hold an Annual Banquet, where we celebrate the inductions of new members, say fond farewells to stalwarts of the organization, and award the achievements over the past year.
Psi Chi has been a special part of college for all of our members and if you have any further questions about this fine organization, please feel free to contact Dr. Patrick L. Smith by phone (863) 680-4477) or by email (psmith@flsouthern.edu).
Picture of Swipe Function
Psi Chi Football Game
“Psi Chi members bond by playing a friendly game of touch football”
Psi Chi Picnic
“Phi Chi provides food for the mind as well as the body at club picnics”
PACE Food Drive
“Psi Chi raised over $1200 for the PACE organization”
Psi Chi and PACE
"The girls from PACE come back to say thank you!!"
Phi Chi at Paint Your Heart Out
Phi Chi Yard Sale Benefit
Member Profiles
Kyle Freedman
President
Grew up in Pine Bush,
NY
Got an A.A. at Valencia Community College in Orlando
Transferred to FSC in Fall
2003
Psychology Major
Future Plans- Seeking entrance into a graduate program in Educational
Psychology
Psi Chi Secretary Spring
2004
Father lives in Spring Hill, Florida
Hobbies - Spending time with my girlfriend, reading, and trashing Dr. Smith's
office 
.
Katie E. Brown Secretary
Senior
Age:
23
Psychology Major with a Minor in
Criminology
Hometown - Auburndale, Florida
Favorite Movies - Gone With the Wind and The Family
Man
Career Goal - To find a job someday!!
Next step - Graduate
School
Why I love FSC - Because the campus is small and students get to know a lot of
different people.
More importantly, professors actually know your
name.
Sign –
Pisces
Favorite Food - Anything
Mexican
Favorite Color –
Pink
Dream Destination – Fiji
Christen Swain
Historian
Junior
Psychology and Criminology Major with a Minor in Performance Theatre
Hometown – Knoxville,
Tennessee
Best Movie Ever – Fried Green Tomatoes
Favorite Games – Scene It, Taboo, and Cranium
Random Fact – I used to be a pole-vaulter and trained with, now Olympic Gold
Medallist, Tim Mac
Hobbies – Hanging out with my wonderful boyfriend, taking care of my many pets,
riding my horses, painting, and growing plants.
Amanda Randolph
Junior
Psychology and Criminology Major with a Minor in Sociology
Tutor at Florida Southern’s Tutor Tables
Works during the week helping to run an after school program for Middle and High school children at First United Methodist.
Summer Plans: Sticking around to help run a summer camp at First United Methodist.
Future Plans: Attending the Police Academy
Job Goals: First become a police officer and then move up to become a detective.
Department
of Psychology / Psi Chi
251 Ordway Bldg
111 Lake Hollingsworth Dr
Lakeland, FL 33801-5698
Department Telephone: 863-680-4303
Chapter Telephone: 863-680-4477 FA
Fax: 863-616-6407
Email:
psmith@flsouthern.edu
