Educational Psychology Student Association (EPSA)
EPSA’s main goals are to be a voice for all Educational Psychology students and build a vibrant community in our department! Our goal is to foster a respectful and supportive environment that facilitates collegial, interdisciplinary relationships among students, faculty, and staff.
Mission Statement
EPSA represents Educational Psychology students in all areas (Human Development, Learning Sciences, Quantitative Methods, and School Psychology) and serves four core functions:
- Improving the quality of students’ academic, professional, social, and personal development as they navigate graduate school
- Understanding student views and opinions and being their voice
- Acting as a liaison between students and faculty
- Hosting social, academic, professional, and personal development events that serve students’ needs
Serving on the EPSA Leadership Team is an opportunity to develop leadership and professional development skills! The EPSA Leadership Team plans and executes numerous events and programs throughout the academic year, collaborating with students, other departmental organizations, faculty, and administration.
If you have questions, suggestions, and/or comments, or would like to be more involved with EPSA, email us at: epsa@education.wisc.edu
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Events
EPSA organizes a variety of social and academic events open to all students!
Click here for a list of past and upcoming events!
Questions or comments about any event? Have suggestions for future programming? Email us at: epsa@education.wisc.edu
Newsletter
Starting Fall 2022, EPSA initiated a student newsletter to highlight past and upcoming events.
We welcome suggestions of what you would like to see in a newsletter / what you would feel would be useful! Please email your thoughts/suggestions to: epsa@education.wisc.edu
Peer Pods
Starting Fall 2022, EPSA initiated the Peer Pod Program. Peer Pods serve as a collaborative mentoring network. Each pod group consists of students at various stages in the program. We are always looking for feedback and suggestions on your Pod experience and what you would like us to do better. Please email your thoughts/suggestions to: epsa@education.wisc.edu
Diversity and Inclusion Association (DIA)
The purpose of DIA is to promote a diversity of perspectives into teaching, research, professional development, and community-building activities.
Mission statement
The purpose of DIA is to promote a diversity of perspectives into teaching, research, professional development, and community-building activities. We do this by connecting individuals across the four program areas, creating spaces for dialogue, heightening awareness of minoritized communities, and providing opportunities for engagement in social and educational activities. Not only are we committed to these pursuits within our department, but we also strive to engage with and advocate for local and campus communities. Our committee celebrates diverse identities and ideas and is committed to fostering equity and inclusivity in Educational Psychology.
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Events
DIA organizes a variety of events open to all campus and community members. Events include documentary/film screenings, book clubs, panel discussions, and presentations.
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Contact information
Email diversitycommittee@education.wisc.edu
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School Psychology Student Association (SPSA)
SPSA is an academic and social organization for students in the School Psychology Program in the Department of Educational Psychology, UW–Madison.
SPSA Mission Statement
The mission of the School Psychology Student Association (SPSA) is to create a welcoming environment and community for all graduate students in the UW–Madison School Psychology Program. We build connections through social events and activities, promoting an inclusive environment for all. Leaders of SPSA advocate for the needs of all students in the program through consistent and clear communication with all stakeholders (i.e., students, faculty, and staff). Through meetings, events, and connections we aim to build the foundation for student success in our program.
Email: spsa@wisc.edu
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Membership
To become a member of SPSA, members must be enrolled as graduate students in either the PhD or EdS program in School Psychology at UW–Madison. New graduate students in the School Psychology program are automatically general members of the organization and may choose to attend any and all meetings or events they choose to. Membership does not require dues or an application.
Social Events
The SPSA team plans a variety of social events throughout the year that all students are encouraged to attend to build community and form connections outside of the classroom! SPSA events generally occur once a month and additional details will be sent via email as they approach. Some events include movie nights, group potlucks, study sessions, and many more! Please reach out to SPSA if you have any questions about events or suggestions for future programming!
Peer Pods
Peer Pods provide School Psychology students with an opportunity to connect with peers from diverse backgrounds about similar interests and find mentorship across a variety of domains. These pods are formed based on both personal and professional interests and are a great way for students to find social connections and academic guidance while a student in the program. Peer Pods are comprised of 4-8 students and each incoming student (first-year student) is paired with a mentor who is a current student (2nd year or older student) in the program within their pod. If you would like any additional information about Peer Pods, please contact us!
Newsletter
Each month SPSA creates and shares a newsletter with students with updates, announcements, and student shout-outs. This newsletter provides students with information about upcoming social events, important program-relevant information, and updates from school psychology organizations such as APA, WSPA, and NASP.
