SCPA 2015 Annual Convention
April 9-12, 2015
Hilton Myrtle Beach Resort - Myrtle Beach, SC
South Carolina Psychological Association is pleased to announce its 2015 Annual Convention Call for Proposals. SCPA's President, Dr. Shirley Vickery encourage proposals for workshops, symposia, research papers, and posters from individuals in all settings representing psychology in South Carolina. The Program Committee especially welcomes program submissions relating to the convention's theme "SC Psychologists: Removing Barriers - Building Potential". Our goal is to provide another high quality professional development experience with a mix of traditional topics and speakers but also expanding our focus with speakers who are working in less traditional settings. The proposal submission receipt deadline is 5:00pm, Wednesday, December 10th.
Types of Programs
Workshops are programs based on teaching direct skills and practical application of theory to workshop participants. Workshops combine theoretical and experiential approaches to help participants increase their understanding and skills in a particular area of current interest in psychology. (2, 3, 4, 6 hours) Each person listed as a presenter must register for the Convention.
Symposia are focused panel discussions in which participants present their views about a common topic or theme. The format of a symposium usually contains an introduction to the topic background by the chairperson to facilitate the ensuing discussion. Participants then present their viewpoints, followed by interchange among participants and between the audience and participants. Often the symposium will end with an overview of the proceedings by the chairperson. Most importantly, a symposium is not simply a paper-reading session. (2 hour) Each person listed as a presenter/chair must register for the Convention.
Research Papers are reports of empirical studies presented by the primary researcher. All research must be complete upon submission for consideration. Two Research Papers will be grouped together by the Program Committee into a 1-hour time period. Each person listed as a presenter must register for the Convention.
Posters are in a format that allows for extended discussion of the presentation with the author. They use illustrative materials placed on a poster (maximum 4' x 4') with tables, graphs, and data. The text of the summary submitted should include a statement of the problem, subjects used, procedure, results, and conclusions. While SCPA will supply poster board to which you can tack your materials, authors must provide their own illustrative materials and tacks. Please do not exceed 4' x 4' dimensions. Since space is limited, NO exceptions will be made. Each person listed as a presenter must register for the Convention. Please make note on your call for papers form who will be the presenter of the poster.