Chief Brandon Bell receives the eHero Award

Brandon Bell (Criminal Justice) has received the eHero Award given to outstanding eCampus faculty. The nominating letter praises Chief Bell for developing high-quality educational content, being responsive to student needs, and expert application of on-the-job experience. Congratulations Brandon!

https://ecampusfacultyconf.oa-event.com/ehero-awards

More photos from the Humanities Symposium

 Here are a few more photos of Psy/Soc student presentations from the Humanities Symposium. Our students are awesome!

 

Lily Dooley

 

Lilly Wilson

Jeslyn Olson

Hanae Colquitt

 

Dylan Barber

Dekeidra Laney

 

GSW Humanities Symposium 2025

Congratulations to all of the students who participated in the Humanities Symposium. It was a terrific event with lots of positive energy. We also thank the Psychology and Sociology faculty who help to run the event by chairing presentation sessions. 

 

Sergio Saladana Coellar, Dekiedra Laney

 

Dylan Barber

Hanae Colquitt

Jesslyn Olson and Dr. Yongwon Cho

Madysen Farrell

 

Lilly Wilson

Throughout the semester, students in Dr. Merritt’s Senior Seminar in Psychology have been preparing for their next steps beyond graduation. On November 6th, they put their hard work into practice during a mock interview event with Dr. Brooke Stefancik, Director of the Office of Professional and Experiential Learning. Students identified real job positions aligned with their career goals, and Dr. Stefancik used the professional materials they created in class—resumes, cover letters, and personal statements—to conduct realistic and personalized interviews that supported their career readiness.

Halloween treats to the pre-k kids

 Happy Halloween! The GSW Psychology/Sociology Department celebrated by giving out treats to the adorable pre-k kids. 

Psy/Soc Club Halloween event

 The Psychology/Sociology Club celebrated Halloween with a costume party plus pickleball tournament.

James Earl Carter Library reopens after renovations

The James Earl Carter Library has reopened after nearly a year of renovations. Congratulations to the library staff. We are looking forward to using this refreshed space!

 

Psy/Soc homecoming activities

The Psy/Soc faculty and staff enjoyed a nice picnic lunch on Wednesday to celebrate homecoming. The weather was terrific. 

On Saturday, we served food and snacks at the homecoming tailgate party. Go Canes!

 

Decorating for homecoming 2025

 We have decorated our departmental space to celebrate homecoming 2025. Go Canes! Thanks Krystal and Sally for organizing this effort. 

Suicide Prevention Affirmation Board

The Psychology/Sociology Club created an affirmation board for suicide awareness. The board is on display outside of the classrooms on the second floor of Carter 2. Stop by and check it out. Helpline information was also spread out.

We thank Andrea Kromminga, Director of Counseling and Wellness Services, for supporting this effort. People who are interested in joining the club should contact Dr. Ellen Cotter. 

Gary Fisk presents at CAPASUS

Gary Fisk (Professor of Psychology) gave a presentation on artificial intelligence and academic integrity at CAPASUS (Chinese American Academic and Professional Society in Southeastern United States).

Welcoming the incoming freshmen

We welcomed new freshmen with free t-shirts and a get-to-know-your-professors game. Best wishes for a great fall. 

Congratulations to the spring 2025 graduates

Congratulations to the spring, 2025 graduates! We wish you all of the best in your future careers. Keep in touch. 

Leslie Wakefield, Chardae Simpson, Kennadi McRae, Leigh Dye, Kaleb Hudson, Kayla Crisp, Grace Odom, Madelyn Dunston, Jade Lewis, Tykeisha Ousley

Kaleb Hudson, Gary Fisk, Kayla Crisp

Judy Orton-Grissett, Tykeisha Ousley, Sally Merritt, Gary Fisk

Four Psychology Faculty Members Present at SEPA 2025

Four psychology faculty members gave presentations at the 2025 Southeastern Psychological Association meeting in Atlanta. 

Yongwon Cho: Change in Parental Support and Academic Motivation: In College Transition

Sally Merritt: Diverse Girls' STEM Engagement Using A Novel Role Model Intervention

Ellen Cotter: Transparent Instructions Do Not Affect Writing Performance or Perceived Academic Confidence

Gary Fisk: Masked Priming Awareness Assessed With Discrimination and the PRP