Psi Beta (ΨΒ) is a scholastic honor society that recognizes academic achievement among students in the field of Psychology at two-year colleges. It was established in Chattanooga, Tennessee in 1981. The society was admitted to the Association of College Honor Societies in 1994.
| Psi Beta | |
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| ΨΒ | |
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| Founded | November 5, 1981 University of Kansas |
| Type | Honor Society |
| Affiliation | ACHS |
| Emphasis | Psychology (two year colleges) |
| Scope | National (US) |
| Colors | Royal blue and Gold |
| Publication | Psi Beta Newsletter |
| Chapters | 160 |
| Members | 44,918 lifetime |
| Headquarters | 6025 Camino Correr Anaheim, California 92807 United States |
| Website | Official website |
History edit
Psi Beta was established in 1981 by psychologist Ruth Hubbard Cousins and her daughter Carol Tracy.[1][2] Hubbard was the director of the national honor society for psychology, Psi Chi, for 33 years and wanted to establish an organization that would serve students at two-year institutions.[3]
The eleven charter members of Psi Beta were:[4]
- Cerritos College, Norwalk, California
- Cottey College, Nevada, Missouri
- Des Moines Area Community College, Ankeny, Iowa
- Golden West College, Huntington Beach, California
- Lincoln Train College, Robinson, Illinois
- McLennan Community College, Waco, Texas
- Mountain View College, Dallas, Texas
- Piedmont Technical College, Greenwood, South Carolina
- Prince George's Community College, Upper Marlboro, Maryland
- St. Phillip's College, San Antonio, Texas
- South Central Community College, New Haven, Connecticut
Psi Beta was incorporated in Chattanooga, Tennessee on November 5, 1981.[5] It is a scholastic honor society that recognizes academic achievement among students in the field of Psychology at two-year colleges.[5] It promotes and recognizes community service, leadership, research, and scholarship.[5]
It was admitted to the Association of College Honor Societies in 1994.[5] The society had a total membership of approximately 38,000 in 2012.[5]
Symbols edit
The colors of Psi Beta are royal blue and gold.[6] Its publication is the Psi Beta Newsletter, now Psi Beta Online Newsletter.[5]
Membership edit
Members are admitted by the chapter's faculty advisor or by a 3/4 vote of members at a regular chapter meeting.[5] Eligible members must have completed twelve semester hours of college coursework with an overall GPA of 3.2 or a rank in the top 35% of students enrolled in a degree or transfer program.[5] They must have completed at least one semester of psychology with a B average.[5] The potential candidates' integrity and behavior are also considered.[5]
Activities edit
The society holds its Psi Beta Synergy Convention every two years.[5] It also hosts six regional conventions.[5] Psi Beta also has an annual national research project and a national community service project.[5]
Chapters edit
Psi Beta has 160 active chapters across the United States.
Notable members edit
See also edit
References edit
- ^ Mathie, Virginia. "Ruth Hubbards Cousins tribute". Eye On Psi Chi. Vol. 11, no. 3. Psi Chi.
- ^ Davis, Stephen; Wertheimer, Michael (2000). An Oral History of Psi Chi: The National Honor Society in Psychology. Chattanooga, Tennessee: Psi Chi. pp. 39, 42–43. ISBN 0970645406.
- ^ Hogan, John D. (2009-10-08). "Ruth Hubbard Cousins an Extraordinary Woman". Psi Beta Newsletter |. American Psychologist, January 2009. Retrieved 2024-02-23.
- ^ Vaccaro, Thomas P.; Hogan, John D. (2005). History of Psi Beta(PDF). St. John’s University, NY. p. 10.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Psi Beta Honor Society: Psychology at Two-Year Colleges". Association of College Honor Societies. Archived from the original on 2012-07-08. Retrieved 2024-02-22 – via web.archive.org.
- ^ Vaccaro, Thomas P.; Hogan, John D. (2005). History of Psi Beta. St. John’s University, NY. p. 5.