Six faculty members join Department of Psychology
The Department of Psychology has hired six new faculty members to join us starting in the Fall. These include Dr. Jesse Michel, Dr. Victoria Pace, Dr. Dionne Stephens, and Dr. Daniel Wright. In addition, we have two Visiting Professors, Dr. Steph Ross and Dr. Paige Telan.
Dr. Daniel Wright will be coming all the way from the United Kingdom where he established himself as a leading researcher in the field of Legal Psychology internationally. He is already familiar with the program and university after spending a semester here during 2005.
“I knew that FIU was the place for legal psychology when I came on sabbatical a few years ago, and fell for the place. There is real buzz throughout the department among both staff and students. This intellectual fervor is coupled with a mellow and friendly atmosphere. And I love coffee breaks with geckos by the pond next to the library.
Careers & Research Conference for Undergraduates to be held Thursday October 23rd
The Department of Psychology, FIU Career Services and FIU Chapter of Psi Chi Honor Society are hosting the second annual Psychology Careers and Research Conference. This event will be held on Thursday October 23rd in the University Park Graham Center Ballroom.
All psychology major, minors and intended majors are strongly encouraged to attend this important all day event. Those students planning to start their career upon graduation will have to opportunity to identify what career resources are available to them, access additional resume building knowledge and connect with potential employers that traditionally hire students in from the field of psychology during the morning session. For those thinking about going on to graduate school, the afternoon session will cover the necessary key areas for preparation, application development and general graduate school planning.
Dr. Leslie Frazier new President of the FIU Chapter of the United Faculty of Florida
Dr. Leslie Frazier has been elected to the position of President for the FIU Chapter of the United Faculty of Florida (UFF). An Associate Professor in the Department of Psychology, Dr. Frazier’s research focuses on health and aging. However, she has always made being an active member of the department and university community a priority.
Dr. Frazier is coming into the position at a particularly critical time in the university's history given the impending cuts to resources and education budgets statewide. She explains: “We are facing one of the most difficult times in the history of FIU, the UFF will play a crucial role in the managing the process of economic reorganization and I am excited to be part of that process. I encourage all faculty to learn about the benefits of union membership and to take a look at our collectively bargained contract -- it is something that we all should be proud of as we are on the cutting edge on issues such as domestic partner benefits and paid parental leave for both parents among other issues.”
Founding Faculty member Dr. Janat Parker retires after 35 years of service
Dr. Janat Fraser Parker has retired after 35 years of teaching, research and service. Dr. Parker was one of the first faculty members in the Department of Psychology and the entire university. An active member of the university community, Dr. Parker is well known and loved by colleagues, students and friends. Her retirement party, held on April 15th in the Faculty Club, was filled to capacity.
Student have always loved taking Dr. Parker’s courses in memory and children's learning. At the graduate level, she worked on numerous graduate students’ thesis and dissertation committees. Other students built a close relationship with her as students in the Liberal Studies Program, of which she was director for over 20 years.
Fall and Spring Schedule available on department website
Students who are intereseted in viewing the Fall and Spring schedule can pick up a hard copy in the Psychology Department main office or download from the Courses & Syllabi page of the Department website. Please note that this schedule is not available for faxing or email. Students must come by to get a copy or view it online.
