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

The Psychology/Sociology Department Welcomes Our New President

The Psychology/Sociology Department participated in the investiture of our new president, Dr. Michelle Johnston. Jamie MacLennan (Faculty Senate President) also welcomed Dr. Johnston to her new GSW home. We wish the best to Dr. Johnston and the future of GSW.

From left: Debaleena Ghosh, Judy Orton-Grissett, Ellen Cotter, Joseph Comeau, Sally Merritt, Debbie Palmer, Gary Fisk, and Yongwon Cho. 

Ghosh Presents at the Midwestern Sociological Society Conference

Debaleena Ghosh (Assistant Professor of Sociology) gave a presentation on teaching methodology at the Midwestern Sociological Society conference in Chicago, IL. The topic was "Understanding Gender Via Textual Analysis of Media/Pop Culture." She also chaired a panel on the book, "Revolutions in Cuba and Venezuela: One Hope, Two Realities" authored by Silvia Pedraza (Professor of Sociology at the University of Michigan) and Carlos A. Romero (Emeritus Professor of Political Science at the Universidad Central de Venezuela). 

From left: Debaleena Ghosh, Silvia Pedraza, and Hana Blair

Grissett offers internship information session

Dr. Judy Grissett discussed internships with interested Psychology and Sociology majors. Internships offer a high-impact educational experience that bridges the gap between academia and the workplace. More information about our internship program is available at this link.

https://www.gsw.edu/arts-and-sciences/psychology-and-sociology/internships