Awards

The following awards are given to recognize outstanding Psychology majors at the annual College Awards banquet in April.

Senior Scholar
The psychology major who has the highest overall grade point average (a minimum of 3.2 is required) after completion of at least 27 units is designated as the Senior Scholar in Psychology.

Karl W. Beck Memorial Prize
Each spring the faculty selects a psychology major to receive the Karl W. Beck Memorial Prize, which is given for excellence in psychology. The recipient is awarded a prize of money, which is made possible by gifts of friends in memory of the late Dr. Karl W. Beck, professor and chairperson of the Roanoke College Psychology Department. The recipient's name is engraved on a plaque which is located in the department reception room.

Outstanding Junior Psychology Major
Each spring the faculty selects one or more juniors who have demonstrated outstanding academic achievement and potential for continued success in psychology. A certificate and gift are given by the Department.

Psi Chi Achievement Award
The Roanoke College Chapter of Psi Chi, the National Honor Society in psychology, selects from its membership a student who has best exemplified excellence in scholarship, leadership, and service. A gift and certificate are given by Psi Chi.