EPSYNET@UHUPVM1.BITNET (Psychnet Newsletter and Bulletin Board) (02/29/88)
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! Volume 3, Number 8, February 27, 1988 Circulation 808 !
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! From the Ed. Psych. Dept., University of Houston, Texas 77004 !
! Robert C. Morecock, Editor !
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Today's Topics:
1. Eastern Conference on the Teaching of Psychology
-- Jim Couch
2. Illinois Interdisciplinary Conference on Decision Making
-- Peter Hadawy
3. Evolution and Human Behavior Annual Meeting
-- Bill Bailey
4. Three Positions Announced at Central Washington University
5. Psychnet Feature: Another Mailing List of Interest to Readers
-- Aidsnews
6. Files Arriving at Psychnet Since the Last Issue
7. How to Retrieve Psychnet Files
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EASTERN CONFERENCE ON THE
TEACHING OF PSYCHOLOGY
Announcement
The Department of Psychology at James Madison University
announces the FIRST ANNUAL EASTERN CONFERENCE ON THE TEACHING OF
PSYCHOLOGY. The goal of the conference is to provide a forum for
faculty members who are teaching UNDERGRADUATE psychology courses
to gather and exchange ideas, teaching techniques, etc. Ludy
Benjamin and Barbara Sholley have been scheduled for keynote
addresses. Small concurrent sessions will be scheduled to allow
participants the opportunity to discuss specific courses,
teaching techniques, and topics such as advising, multi-media
use, etc.
The Conference will convene on the morning of OCTOBER 14, 1988
and end after lunch on OCTOBER 15. Meals will be included in the
$85.00 registration fee. Motel accommodations ($27-$36 for
single occupancy and $33-$41 for double occupancy) are near by
with shuttle bus service to and from the conference center.
PLAN NOW on meeting with your colleagues who are committed to
EXCELLENCE IN UNDERGRADUATE PSYCHOLOGY EDUCATION in Harrisonburg,
Virginia on October 14 and 15.
Requests for Programs
Have a novel way of teaching a course? Have a better way to
involve students in research or practicum experiences? Have an
innovative curriculum? Using microcomputers in your teaching?
Consider telling you colleagues about how you teach, advise,
involve students, etc. If you are interested in presenting your
ideas in a 60 minute session send a brief description of the
program by APRIL 1 along with your name, address and phone number
to:
Jim Couch and Charles Harris
Eastern Conference of the Teaching of Psychology
Department of Psychology
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA 22807
Presenters will receive free registration to the Teaching
Conference.
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From: haddawy@m.cs.uiuc.edu (Peter Haddawy)
Subject: Decision Making Workshop
CALL FOR PARTICIPATION
1988 ILLINOIS INTERDISCIPLINARY WORKSHOP ON DECISION MAKING
Representation and Use of Knowledge for Decision Making in Human,
Mechanized, and Ideal Agents
Sponsored by the UIUC CogSci/AI Steering Committee
Champaign-Urbana, Illinois
June 15-17, 1988
PURPOSE
The 1988 Illinois Interdisciplinary Workshop on Decision Making is
intended to bring together researchers working on the problem of
decision making from the fields of Artificial Intelligence,
Philosophy, Psychology, Statistics, and Operations Research. Since
each area has traditionally stressed different facets of the problem,
researchers in each of the above fields should benefit from an
understanding of the issues addressed and the advances made in
the other fields. We hope to provide an atmosphere that is both
intensive and informal.
FORMAT
There will be talks by ten invited speakers from the above mentioned
areas. The current list of speakers includes: P.Cheeseman, J.Cohen,
J.Fox, W.Gale, J.Payne, R.Quinlan, T.Seidenfeld, B.Skyrms, and
C.White. The talks will be followed by prepared commentaries and open
floor discussion. Additionally, speakers will participate in small
moderated discussion groups focused intensively on their work.
TOPICS
- The representation, organization and dynamics of the knowledge
used in decision making.
- Decision making strategies.
- Decisions under constraints (limited rationality).
- Combining normative and descriptive theories.
- The use of domain knowledge to initialize beliefs and preferences.
PARTICIPATION
This workshop will consist of a limited number of active participants,
commentators, and invited speakers. To be considered for
participation, send a one page summary of your research interests and
publications no later than March 15. Indicate also if you would like
to deliver either an inter- or intra-disciplinary commentary.
Commentators will receive copies of their assigned papers three weeks
prior to the workshop. Acceptances will be mailed by April 4.
REGISTRATION
The registration fee is $50 general and $30 for students. A copy of
the proceedings is included in the registration fee and will be
distributed at the workshop. A few grants are available to cover most
or all travel, accommodation, and registration expenses. In order to
be considered for a grant, include a request with your application.
Mail all correspondence to: L. Rendell, Dept. of Computer
Science, University of Illinois, 1304 W. Springfield Ave., Urbana, IL
61801.
ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
U.Bockenholt, O.Coskunoglu, P.Haddawy, P.Maher, L.Rendell, E.Weber
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FROM: BILL BAILEY
EVOLUTIION AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR ANNUAL MEETING.
APRIL 8-10, 1988, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN.. ROBERT HINDE WILL BE THE
KEYNOTE SPEAKER. ALL WHO ARE USING MODERN EVOLUTIONARY THEORY TO
UNDERSTAND HUMAN BEHAVIOR ARE INVITED TO ATTEND. THE FEE FOR THOSE
WHO REGISTER BY MARCH 15TH WILL BE $20, AFTER THAT IT WILL BE $25.
TO REGISTER FOR THE MEETING, OR FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE WRITE
OR CALL: JUDY MAAS, EVOLUTION AND HUMAN BEHAVIOR PROGRAM, THE
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, 1571 RACKMAN BUILDING, ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN 48109
(313) 936-2526, (100:00 A.M. TO NOON OR 1:00-3:00 P.M.).
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From: KAY@UWAV4.ACS.WASHINGTON.EDU
Subject: job posting
CENTRAL WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY announces three position openings.
Brief descriptions are given here. Details may be obtained by
contacting John L. Silva, Chair, Department of Psychology, Central
Washington University, Ellensburg, WA 98926. Central Washington
University is located two hours east of Seattle in the eastern
foothills of the Cascade range. The University enrolls about
7,000 students, 150 of whom are Psychology majors. The Psychology
faculty of 23 offers the Bachelor of Arts and five masters-level
degrees in Psychology. Salaries are competitive and negotiable,
depending on qualifications. Application deadlines may be
extended if a qualified applicant is not available. Central
Washington University is an Affirmative Action, EOE, Title IX
institution.
1. SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGIST. Tenure track, assistant profesor, begins
September, 1988. Doctorate, with specialization in School
Psychology. Should meet Washington State licensing requirements.
Responsibilities include teaching and research in human
development, assessment, counseling, and general psychology;
supervision of practicum and thesis work. Application deadline:
April 1, 1988. Letter of application, resume, and three letters
of reference to: Dr. Eugene Johnson, Chair, Search Committee,
Department of Psychology, Central Washington University,
Ellensburg, WA 98926.
2. ORGANIZATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY. Tenure track, assistant professor,
begins September, 1988. Doctorate, with specialization in
Industrial/Organizational or Organizational Behavior. Teach
undergraduate and graduate coursework in I/O, supervise and advise
graduate students in Master of Science in Organizational Behavior
program. Application deadline: March 15, 1988. Letter of
application, resume, and three letters of reference to: Dr. James
L. Eubanks, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Psychology,
Central Washington University, Ellensburg, WA 98926.
3. CLINICAL OR COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST. Tenure track, assistant
professor, begins September, 1988. Doctorate in Clinical or
Counseling Psychology; preference for APA program, specialization
in marriage and family counseling, one year's clinical experience.
Should meet Washington State licensing requirements. Will teach
in human development, adjustment, general psychology, supervise
graduate practica and master,s research. Application deadline:
April 1, 1988. Letter of application, resume, and three letters
of reference to: Dr. Margaret E. Lloyd, Chair, Search Committee,
Department of Psychology, Central Washington University,
Ellensburg, WA 98926.
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PSYCHNET FEATURE: ANOTHER MAILING LIST OF POSSIBLE INTEREST TO READERS
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FILES ARRIVING AT PSYCHNET SINCE THE LAST ISSUE
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COMPUTER SOCV3N06 (02.22.88) Computer and Society Digest
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DECISION MAKING (02.22.88) Illinois conference on decision making
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