Student Organization
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Mission
Membership Benefits
Mission
About Psi Chi:
Founded in 1929, Psi Chi is one of the largest honor societies in the United States. It has more than 1,150 chapters and has inducted more than 750,000-lifetime members from the United States, Canada, and numerous other countries. The Lynn University Chapter of Psi honors the science and application of psychology for the benefit of humankind with a particular emphasis on building relationships between students, faculty members, and alumni.
Mission Statement:
The Lynn University Psi Chi chapter actively recognizes and promotes excellence in the science and application of psychology at Lynn University. Our mission is to create a community of psychology students who are prepared to use psychological principles in the workforce. To achieve this, we (1) develop connections with faculty, staff, and practitioners in the field of psychology, (2) create an inclusive environment for the freedom of expression of ideas and (3) collaborate with our student-colleagues to advance the science and application of psychology.
Purpose Statement:
Psi Chi is an international honor society whose purpose is to encourage, stimulate, and maintain excellence in psychology and related fields, and to advance the scientific study of psychology.
Diversity and inclusion statement:
Psi Chi is an international organization of professionals, scientists, faculty, students, and alumni whose mission is to recognize and promote excellence in the science and application of psychology. Psi Chi is committed to diversity and inclusion in all of its forms through research; clinical, community, and professional applications; education; mentorship; and organizational leadership. As scholars and practitioners in the field of psychology, we recognize the rich and nuanced factors that contribute to the expression of prejudice, including social, community, familial, and psychological processes.
Findings from psychological science and related fields document numerous negative consequences to the mental health and wellbeing of individuals and communities from exposure to discrimination, whether temporary or chronic.
As an organization, we work to address all forms of hate and oppression, including racial, ethnic, and gender inequality, refugee and immigrant bias, religious prejudice, sexual harassment and sexual violence, social class marginalization, biases related to sexual orientation and gender identity, age, physical and other disabilities among many others. We believe that our mission can be fulfilled only by supporting and encouraging people of varied racial, ethnic, gender identity, sexual orientation, and social class backgrounds to both participate in conducting psychological research, education, practice, training, and service, and to recognize and value diverse people within these contexts. The scope of our organizational relevance is only as broad as the diversity of our membership and their scholarly pursuits.
Membership Benefits
BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP
Psi Chi is an important step in advancing your future. All of the benefits below were designed to enhance your psychology career and education. We look forward to continuing to unite with people just like you who are dedicated to improving people’s lives and furthering the science of psychology.
ALL PSI CHI MEMBERSHIPS ARE FOR LIFE
- A one-time joining fee is all you will ever have to pay to become a lifetime member.
- Your personal login account will keep you connected to our Professional Organization and your specific chapter, even after you graduate.
- With your login, you can manage your subscriptions, update your profile information, and see special Psi Chi offers.
YOU WILL RECEIVE INTERNATIONAL RECOGNITION FOR ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE IN PSYCHOLOGY
- Psi Chi membership is an honor that can be noted on employment applications, vitaes, and resumés.
- New members have the option of an official certificate of membership.
- More members continue their educations than the average student population.
- Psi Chi is ACHS accredited, well-represented, and respected among professional ranks of all behavioral sciences (just see our Distinguished Members).
MORE THAN $400,000 ARE AVAILABLE IN ANNUAL AWARDS, GRANTS, AND SCHOLARSHIPS
- Unique programs support undergraduates, graduate students, faculty, and chapters.
- Apply for assistance traveling to conventions, conducting research projects, promoting diversity, financing your education, and more.
PSI CHI ACTIVELY HELPS MEMBERS IDENTIFY AND OBTAIN PSYCHOLOGY-RELATED CAREERS
- Our Career Center lets you review thousands of relevant jobs, create alerts to learn about local job openings, and receive a resumé review—all for free.
- The U.S. government accepts membership as one of the requirements for entrance at the GS-7 level for numerous professional and technical occupations.
- Members get 75% off on Psi Chi eBooks about careers and graduate school advice.
CHAPTER NETWORKING OPPORTUNITIES ARE ESSENTIAL TO YOUR FUTURE IN PSYCHOLOGY
- Meetings and events outside of the classroom build lifelong friendships and give members a great sense of comradery and pride.
- Membership also makes it easier for you to establish relationships with professors who encourage an interest in psychology, involve students in research projects, and write meaningful letters of recommendation.
BECOME A PUBLISHED AUTHOR IN OUR PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL AND EXPERIENCE OUR OTHER PUBLICATIONS
- Psi Chi Journal of Psychological Research is indexed in both PsycINFO and EBSCO databases. The Journal actively publishes empirical research by Psi Chi students and faculty to "foster and reward the scholarly efforts of psychology students.”
- Eye on Psi Chi magazine provides valuable articles by professionals and scholars about psychology, career advice, graduate school, diversity, and more.
- Psi Chi Digest e-newsletter keeps members informed about time-sensitive news and opportunities.
- Psi-Chi-Ology Lab is our bimonthly blog, featuring short, engaging posts written by staff and members.
- PsychEverywhere Podcast releases candid conversations with distinguished guests about applying psychological science in current events and bettering your life.
- Psi Chi's Monthly Webinar Series hosts live events where you can listen, ask questions, and connect with others in fields of psychology.
GAIN INVALUABLE, ONE-ON-ONE MENTOR RELATIONSHIPS WITH PROFESSIONALS IN ALL AREAS OF PSYCHOLOGY
- Receive support from advisors and officers on your campus, or mentor others such as first-year students as they become accustomed to college life.
- Psi Chi’s LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter pages also provide limitless ways to connect with and learn from other Psi Chi members.
PSI CHI RESEARCH OPPORTUNITIES PREPARE YOU FOR THE GRADUATE SCHOOL OR LAB OF YOUR CHOICE
- Psi Chi’s Network for International Collaborative Exchange (NICE) allows you to discover or post research projects seeking collaborators. You can also suggest potential projects that Psi Chi will then promote in order to generate large-scale collaboratively collected data.
- Recruit online participants for your studies by submitting a link to our Post a Study tool.
- Search our Research Measures Database, learn tips to find a faculty sponsor, and more.
PSI CHI PROVIDES EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING AT LOCAL, REGIONAL, NATIONAL, AND INTERNATIONAL CONVENTIONS
- Receive certificates recognizing your research presentations and posters at regional and national conventions.
- Network with leading psychologists, students, and officers from other chapters.
- Learn from our Distinguished Lecturers, and speak with them in person during conversation hours after their lectures.
YOUR LOCAL CHAPTER OFFERS NUMEROUS WAYS TO DEVELOP VALUABLE LEADERSHIP SKILLS
- Consider serving as a chapter officer or leading a service project.
- You can also gain leadership experience by volunteering at Psi Chi conventions or joining regional steering committees.
WEARING OUR PRESTIGIOUS REGALIA WILL COMMUNICATE YOUR SCHOLARLY ACHIEVEMENTS AT YOUR GRADUATION CEREMONY
- Psi Chi’s Online Store features apparel, chapter supplies, gift cards, and more to display your Psi Chi pride.
- Check back often for closeout discounts, bundle deals, and other limited special offers.
Psi Chi has a total of 13 points.
- Orientation Weekend Splash Bash (3+ attendees) - x1
- Fall Involvement Fair (3+ attendees) - x1
- First 40 Event - x1
- Event Photo on Instagram & Tag KOR - x1
- Attend a CSI Service Project - x1
- KOR Workshop (3+ attendees) - x2
