The Western Psychologist
2011 WPA Convention
The 2011 WPA Convention will be in Los Angeles from April 28 to May 1, 2011 at the Wilshire Grand. The Terman Teaching Conference will be held on April 27, from 9am to 5pm. The hotel is very close to the LA Live Entertainment Complex, Disney Hall, and other downtown attractions. It is next to a metro station to take you to Union Station, Hollywood, and Universal City. More information >>
Quick Convention Links
2011 Call-for-Papers & Submission Forms
Writing a Conference Abstract: Some Suggestions and Common Errors
Student Guide to the WPA Convention
Classifieds
Washington Dept of Corrections Job Opening
The Department of Corrections Health Services Department is seeking a highly motivated and qualified individual for the position of Psychologist 4 at Coyote Ridge Corrections Center in Connell, Washington. (more >>>)
UNIVERSITY OF PORTLAND - Visiting Assistant Professor
The Department of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Portland invites applications for a one year Visiting Assistant Professor position in psychology. (more >>>)
Terman Teaching Conference Wednesday, April 21
The Terman Teaching Conference will again be held on the Wednesday prior to the WPA convention. This is an excellent value with a registration fee of only $25 if you register by March 15. The theme this year is Balance – It’s Not an Act, It’s a Profession! A complete description of the program and the registration form are on the WPA website. Anne Duran from CSU Bakersfield is Conference Coordinator.
Highlights include:
Juggling the Demands of Psychology Education in the 21st Century, Bettina J. Casad (Cal Poly Pomona)
Writing assignments: Two Techniques to Balance Too Many Students and Too Little Time, Brennis Lucero-Wagoner (CSU Northridge)
Two Paths to Virtue in Academia, Steven F. Bacon (CSU Bakersfield)
Coping with Student Incivilities: Balancing the Needs of Everyone Involved, Laura L. Duvall (Heartland Community College)
The Balancing World of Effective Teaching: Teaching Current Research Findings while Bridging the Challenges of Low Basic Skills Students, Amy L. Ramos and Teresa Jacob (Grossmont College,
National Latino Research Center, CSUSM)
The Unrealized Genius of Homer Simpson: Taking Social Psychology Outside of the Classroom, Kevin Simpson (Concordia University)