Parita Vithlani and Jason Spiegelman, Community College of Baltimore County
Our institution is exploring the launch of a Psi Beta chapter and wants to learn from those who have already done it. This roundtable invites faculty advisors and campus leaders to share candid insights about starting, sustaining, and growing a Psi Beta chapter at a community college. Discussion will focus on logistics, recruitment, funding, programming, administrative barriers, and long-term sustainability. The goal is to gather practical, experience-based guidance and build a network of colleagues who support student leadership and honors engagement in psychology.
Albee Mendoza, Delaware State University
In this roundtable discussion, we will share multi-sensory mnemonic strategies to boost memory recall across different topics in an Introduction to Psychology course. Attendees will be asked what memory tricks they use, when they use them, and how effective these are in remembering the information. Topics of discussion can include using an arm to map the parts of the neuron, modifying nursery rhymes to learn the brain lobes, and incorporating movement to emphasize reinforcement and punishment. These engaging, kinesthetic methods align with research showing mnemonic mechanisms enhance learning and retention (e.g., Sweeten, 2017).
Alexis Briggs, The George Washington University
This roundtable explores syllabus co-creation as a strategy for increasing student engagement, ownership, and belonging. Participants will discuss what it means to share aspects of course design with students, including policies, assignments, and norms, while maintaining academic rigor. The session will include brief framing and guided discussion prompts focused on practical implementation, challenges, and institutional constraints. Attendees will have the opportunity to exchange ideas, reflect on their own teaching contexts, and consider small, actionable ways to incorporate co-creation into their courses.
Mary Jenson, Delaware State University
Today’s college students arrive with increasingly uneven levels of academic readiness, attention skills, and self-regulation, making the transition to college more challenging than ever. This roundtable will explore practical strategies instructors can use to support students’ development of effective study habits, attention management, emotional regulation, and independent learning without sacrificing too much class time. In addition to discussing some of the challenges faced by our current students, we will share how we integrate these ideas into ever-changing formats, such as synchronous, asynchronous, and summer bridge time courses.
Matt Patton, Anne Arundel Community College
Many students have used AI, but this doesn't mean they know how to use it effectively, and many wind up using it as a counterproductive shortcut. In this roundtable, we will share ideas about how to demonstrate to students the ways in which AI can both benefit and hinder their learning.
Julie Grignon, Anne Arundel Community College
Students have heard a lot about AI, but they vary widely in their related knowledge and experience. In this roundtable we will talk about strategies and share ideas for talking about AI with students, in the context of other psychology-related topics (e.g., memory, research methods, mental health).
Alison Melley, George Mason University
In this roundtable we will share ideas for using AI to streamline your workflow. Some examples might include creating teaching materials, improving digital accessibility, and staying organized. Bring your ideas and your questions!