The University of Arkansas at Monticello has been approved to host a chapter of Psi Chi National Psychology Honor Society, according to Dr. Trey Berry, dean of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences.

Psi Chi was established in 1929 and currently has over 1,000 chapters across the United States and Canada. Its purpose is to “encourage, stimulate and maintain excellence in scholarship, and advance the science of psychology,” according to Berry.

Berry cited the work of Dr. Myeong Kim, associate professor of psychology, for his work in securing the chapter for UAM. Kim will serve as faculty sponsor with assistance from Dr. Benjamin Brown, assistant professor of psychology.

Membership in Psi Chi is limited to students who rank in the upper 35 percent of their class, have a 3.0 grade

The first induction ceremony for the charter class of Psi Chi will be held April 21 in the Senate Room of the John F. Gibson University Center at 6 p.m. Students interested in pursuing membership in Psi Chi should contact Kim, Brown, or Berry in the Office of the School of Social and Behavioral Sciences or call (870) 460-1047.