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1 Psychology newsflash Department of Psychology newsflash Volume 18, Issue 6 Online Form for GRO Process The Grade Replacement Opportunity (GRO) process is now an online format. Students will be able to submit GRO requests by accessing a WebAuth link that will take them to an online GRO form. The link will be accessed through the Registrar s website: default/files/gro%20spring%20% 20Pre-GRO%202013%20NO% 20LINK.pdf The form will auto-populate with all of the student s information so that the only fields that need to be completed are course information fields. The link will only be accessible during the GRO filing period. For the Spring 2013 term, the GRO filing period is January 9 th through February 5 th. There will no longer be a form on the website for students to print. Students must use the online form. GRO requests will be processed within 48 hours. Students will be notified by that their request has been approved and processed. They will also receive an if we are unable to process and the reason(s) why. If students have questions about this new process, they should be directed to contact the Registrar's office through RegHelp: Regreghelp@ .arizona.edu. Attention May and August Graduates! If you plan on graduating May 2013 or after taking a summer session class for August 2013 graduation then there are two things you must do: 1) File your Application for Degree Candidacy form by February 1 st! You can do this by coming into the Psychology Advising Office, in the Psychology building, room 312. If you miss this deadline you will be charged $100 instead of the regular $50 (if you file on time). 2) Schedule an appointment with your Academic Advisor if you haven t done so, to complete your degree audit form or what we call a Degree check. You can schedule this appointment by calling or stopping into Psych 312. There will be more to do to prepare for graduation but your Advisor will go over that with you when you meet with her. Also, just a reminder that we don t schedule appointments during priority advising. January 9, 2013 Inside this issue: May and August Graduates 2 GRE Workshop 2 New Finance Minor Hands on Experience Mock MCAT 4 Important Dates: January 9th:First day of classes January 9th: First day to file GRO for Spring semester January 9th: Deadline to pay Spring semester tuition without a late charge January 9th: Audit available for a course with an instructor s signature January 10th: Late payment charge of $50 begins January 11th: Grades available for Winter Session courses To be continued on pg. 6

2 Page 2 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Commencement Ceremonies for May 2013 University of Arizona Commencement The University of Arizona Commencement Ceremony for undergraduates will be held Friday, May 10 th, at 7:30 p.m. in the Arizona Stadium. There will be no tickets required for guests and all guest seating will be open. Students will need to RSVP their attendance and their estimated number of guests to help the Commencement Committee plan. College of Science Commencement The College of Science Commencement Ceremony will be held on Thursday, May 9 th, at 3:00 p.m. in the McKale Center. Additional RSVP information will be provided as soon as it is available. GRE Workshop The Graduate College encourages students to prepare for the Graduate Record Examination (GRE) through formal or informal instruction and study, as appropriate to the individual. For those students seeking professional assistance, one option to consider is a workshop led by Michael Flynn, Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting. Mr. Flynn has facilitated GRE workshops on the UA campus since 2000 and has received consistently positive feedback. There are three components to this workshop. Practice tests -- The course begins with a GRE practice test administered under simulated test conditions. Scores will be analyzed to determine areas of strength and weakness for each participant. One additional practice test will be taken in class, and another will be taken at home to familiarize students with the GRE's computer format. Group instruction -- Test-taking strategies for the quantitative, verbal and writing sections of the GRE will be covered along with time management, stress/anxiety and other topics relating to test performance. Timed sections will be administered to assess individual strengths/weaknesses and to improve pacing. Extra help from the instructor -- The instructor, Michael Flynn, is Executive Director of Grad Pros Educational Consulting and former admissions committee member at Harvard University and the UCSD School of Medicine. Extra help will be available during and after the workshop. Dates: The Spring 2013 workshop is designed to be completed over 4 days, as noted below. As new material is presented in each class, students need to commit to attending all four days of the workshop. The workshop is held on the UA campus. Saturday, January 26 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday, January 27 (9 AM to 1 PM) Saturday, February 16 (9 AM to 5 PM) Sunday, February 17 (9 AM to 1 PM) Cost: $250 To request a seat in the workshop, please contact Michael Flynn by gradpros@gmail.com. In addition to your full name and phone number, please include the following information about your affiliation with UA and your plans to take the GRE: A) Current UA students: indicate your year in school (junior, senior, graduate student, etc) and expected GRE test date. Note: you may be asked to show your UA Cat Card at the first workshop. B) UA alumni: indicate your graduation date and expected GRE test date. C) UA staff: indicate your title, department, and expected GRE test date. D) Community members: indicate your expected GRE test date. Class size is limited and registration is prioritized in the order indicated above. Please consider the interests of others and only request a seat in the workshop if you can fully commit to attending all four scheduled class meetings and plan to take the GRE soon after completing the workshop (within a month or so). Additional questions may be directed to Stephanie Adamson in the UA Graduate College. For information about the UA Testing Office, visit

3 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Page 3 New Finance Minor! Earn a minor in a discipline that employer s value and will prepare you for your financial future. Learn how the stock market works, how real estate markets work, how companies make rational decisions, and how to financially manage a small company! The Finance Department is launching a new Finance minor program for undergraduates at The University of Arizona in Summer The finance minor helps students create value in any type of business, non-profit or government organization. The minor will broaden a student s learning experiences and professional opportunities by providing training in financial topics and analysis. The 18-unit program is designed so that all admitted students will complete the finance minor coursework during one summer. Students take two courses during fall and/or spring semester, followed by finance coursework in the summer sessions. Students only need to be on campus during summer I session. Residency in Tucson is not required during summer pre-session and summer II as classes are taught online. For additional information, please visit or contact Jeff Welter at jwelter@ .arizona.edu Hands on Experience Neuropsychology, Emotion, and Meditation Lab We are investigating various aspects of contemplative practices in young and older adults using neuroimaging, electrophysiology, neuropsychology, and self-report measures. Currently, a series of studies are investigating effect of mindfulness and self-compassion in relation to existential concerns (Terror Management Theory) and interpersonal expression. These studies are at the cross-section of social psychology and contemplative psychology. We are looking for Research Assistants who are seeking independent study or volunteer position. Our goal is to provide a rich and positive experience to Research Assistants in which they can have a creative and beneficial learning experience. Research Assistants will be involved with multiple aspects of projects such as, creating stimuli for experiments, recruiting and screening participants, collecting and analyzing data. Expectations: Minimum 10 hours per week availability. Minimum 1 year commitment upon invitation to work in the lab. Lab hours will be based on Research Assistant s schedule. Individuals considering graduate school in future are preferred. Individuals interested in contemplative (meditation) research are encouraged to apply. If you are interested then Dev Ashish (dashish@ .arizona.edu) with RA position in the subject line stating why you would like to join the project, your interests and your future career goals. Also attach a copy of your current resume.

4 Page 4 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Psychology Tutors Wanted The SALT Center provides tutoring to students at the UA with learning and attention challenges. SALT is currently looking for tutors for the Spring 2013 semester for PSY classes. Our tutors receive paid training in tutoring techniques and working with students with learning challenges. Wages start at $8.25 an hour and tutors create their own schedule. Tutors must provide a minimum of 6 hours a week, and most tutors typically work 8-12 hours a week. The SALT Center is a College of Reading and Learning Association Certified tutoring program, and tutors have an opportunity to become Regular, Advanced, or Master-level CRLA certified tutors. Interested students can find the application form at and submit it along with a cover letter, unofficial transcript, and letter of recommendation to Room 204A of the SALT Center in the Patricia A. Bartlett Building. For more information, please contact Jessica Stansel at jstansel@ .arizona.edu or Geoff Thames at gthames@ .arizona.edu. Mock MCAT Experience a simulated Medical College Admission Test (MCAT) on Saturday, February 9 th, at AHSC Library rooms 2102 and 2102A from 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. For additional information and to register please visit The deadline to apply is January 27 th by 5:00 p.m. Psychology AMP Program We will begin accepting applications to the AMP program starting December 1, 2012 through February 28, The AMP is a program designed for advanced U of A psychology undergraduate students to complete both the Bachelor of Arts/Science degree as well as the Master of Arts (MA) degree in a total of five years. It is open to students who are currently in their junior year. The program spans the 4 th year (senior year in major) and an additional 5 th year. The AMP is designed for students who wish to gain additional research training and experience to make them competitive for research-oriented PhD programs, medical schools, or other careers where research experience is critical. Please note that the AMP is NOT for students who wish to use the Master s degree to become licensed therapists. To be considered for the AMP, students must demonstrate a clear interest in research, have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.3, have a minimum of one semester of research experience in a research lab, and/or be currently involved in research, and have a letter from a faculty member willing to mentor the student in the AMP. For more information please contact the Psychology Undergraduate Advising staff or the AMP Director: Connie J. A. Beck, PhD, Associate Professor. Please include in the Subject line of the Accelerated Master s Program. beck@ .arizona.edu.

5 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Page 5 Study Abroad Scholarship The purpose of the Boren Scholarship is to provide up to $20,000 to U.S. citizen undergraduate students with an interest in U.S. national security (broadly defined to include development, sustainability, and defense) and federal government employment to study abroad in Africa, Asia, Central & Eastern Europe, Eurasia, Latin America, and the Middle East for 3-12 months between May 2013 and May If you are interested in studying abroad in one of these regions, please contact Dr. Jeff Thibert with the Office of Nationally Competitive Scholarships for more information at thibert@ .arizona.edu and visit The campus deadline is January 14, Winning APPLE Award Congratulations to Megami Nogami for being accepted into the Access Path to Psychology and Law Experience (APPLE) from the American Psychology-Law Society (APLS). A panel of reviewers judged each application based on the student s qualifications and commitment to law-psychology, the merit of the proposed research, and the commitment of the faculty mentor. The award provides financial support for the student to obtain meaningful research experience and attend the AP-LS conference as well as other opportunities for mentoring and development. Dr. Eliot Hearst can help with grad school applications As many of you may begin to consider applying to graduate programs, Professor Eliot Hearst is available to supply individualized advice to psychology majors about graduate school requirements, applications, and suggested possibilities for specific schools that emphasize their particular interests. He is also willing to discuss various careers open to psychology majors as well. Usually Hearst will spend an hour or so becoming acquainted with the individual student, and then the student can decide how many more sessions/ s with Hearst they feel will benefit them. He often looks over complete graduate school applications and gives advice on how to improve them. Hearst has been a faculty member at both public and private universities in the East, Midwest, and West, and has visited many psychology departments around the country while giving colloquia there. Dr. Hearst has also served on many graduate admissions committees, and has advised students on careers and graduate school for many years. He is now available for appointments. It is best to him for an appointment (ehearst@u.arizona.edu), but he also accepts phone calls at home (before 5 PM, please!) and has voice mail available there ( ). His office is Room 139 in the Psychology Building.

6 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES Page 6 How to Make an Advising Appointment Advising appointments can be scheduled by calling or by stopping by the Psychology Building, Room 312. * PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU ARE MORE THAN FIVE MINUTES LATE FOR YOUR APPOINTMENT YOU WILL BE ASKED TO RESCHEDULE* Advisors: Liz Sandoval-Marchand Students with last names A-D (esandmar@ .arizona.edu) Keri Bishop Students with last names E-L and HONORS (kerib@ .arizona.edu) Christy Ball Students with last names M-R (christyw@ .arizona.edu) Maggie Personeus Students with last names S-Z (manderso@ .arizona.edu) You will be asked to specify your advising needs so we may better assist you; please be as specific as possible. In addition to assisting you with your general needs, appointments are required for: Official Senior Degree Check VA and ROTC paperwork Evaluation of transfer credit Students on academic probation We cannot give specific information regarding your status (classes needed to graduate, what courses satisfy what requirements, etc.) over the phone or . Please make an appointment to discuss these issues. Appointments will only be made 2 weeks in advance beginning each Monday. Appointments fill quickly so please plan accordingly. Our website contains the answers to many questions. Please be sure to look on the website before ing your advisor. The website is Psychology Quick Advising *: Mondays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, 1:00 3:00 p.m. *Open to Psychology majors and minors. Check in at the Psychology Building, Room 312. For the most current hours, please call NOTE: There is no quick advising hours during the winter and summer breaks. Important Dates Continued... January 16th: last day to use UAccess for adds, changes, to or from pass/fail to grade or vice versa January 17th: $25 drop fee begins per course January 17th: UAccess available to drop courses only January 17th: Registration from 0 units requires and add/drop form with Instructor s and Dean s signature January 21st: Martin Luther King Jr. Day no classes January 22nd: Last day to receive refund for complete withdrawal or any change in units January 23rd: Tuition Payment Plan auto-enrollment for those with unpaid tuition begins with a $125 fee January 30th: last day to increase units without $250 late registration fee January 31st: $125 unpaid tuition charge begins January 31st: $250 late registration charge for additional classes February 1st: Deadline to apply for May and August candidacy. Applications submitted after this date will be assessed a $50 Late Candidacy Application fee February 5th: Last day to use UAccess to drop courses