New developments in the psychology department

Liberty University’s Psychology Club is gearing up to make some major changes in the wake of the spring semester with a new name and program set for the future.

The PsyComm, which stands for “The Psychology Community,” will replace Liberty’s current and smaller scale Psychology Club to become an all-encompassing organization that promotes the inclusion and unity of the entire Psychology Department. Faculty advisor to the Psychology Club Dr. Larry Anderson hopes the new changes will increase involvement from students and staff in the field.

“PsyComm will be the new umbrella organization for the Psych Department,” Anderson explained. “We want everyone to be a part of the PsyComm, including psych students, faculty and even our online students.”

As one of the current faculty advisors for the club, Anderson helped facilitate and plan the new agenda for the club with the assistance of another advisor, Dr. Daniel Logan, and several club members.

The psychology honors program, Psi Chi, along with the Daniels’ Program for outstanding psychology students, is included under this new “umbrella” program, encouraging interaction between all psychology divisions.

Part of the new changes under PsyComm include doing away with official memberships and instead promoting the more welcoming title of “contributors.” Contributors will pay a $10 annual fee to participate in various club benefits including psychology activities, seminars with speakers and tailgates.

While promotions and major changes will not appear for a month or so, Anderson is optimistic about PsyComm’s potential.

“Overall, we are trying to make and create an atmosphere of unity, connection, involvement and caring. We want all to feel a part,” Anderson said.