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• Recent development (2007) of a Psychology Lab located in the basement of Myers Hall.  This lab allows student and faculty to conduct research and complete experiments that are presented at local, state or national conferencesOutstanding and caring faculty 
• One-on-one mentorship where faculty individually advise students as they enter UF and guide  them toward graduation 
• Over the past five years, 55% of the graduates  have gone on to graduate school , including 70% in 2010/2011.
• Psychology House on campus where all the Psychology faculty are housed and where a community of faculty and students are established
• Psychology Manual published bi-annually to help Psychology majors with their career exploration and success in college  
• Annual Psychology Conference on April 6, 2011 on Positive Psychology.  National presenters from the University of Michigan, Dr. Chris Peterson and Dr. Nansook Park, shared their research and experiences in Positive Psychology
• Internships, usually volunteer, provided in the community to help students with hands-on-experience.  Students are offered opportunities for service learning at mental health centers, schools, nursing homes, day care centers, businesses, domestic violence shelters, etc.
• Development of a Traveling Psychology Lab by the Psi Chi Club that is presented at local and area high schools
• The David Allen Teacher of Excellence Award presented to Professor Don Collins in 2009 and to Dr. John Malacos in 2010
• The Richard Wilkin COLA Faculty Chair given to Dr. John Malacos for the 2010/2011 academic year.  The title of the year-long project was "The Power of Positive:  Celebrating Human Goodness." 
• Involvement of the Psychology faculty on numerous University and community committees and organizations.  Dr. John Malacos is currently on the Faculty Affairs Committee, serves on the Graduate Standards Committee, and is a member of the University Strategic Planning Committe. Professor Don Collins is Faculty Marshall and serves on Committee on Committees and Campus Compact.  He also plays an important role as Athletic Coach for Student Athletes assisting the many athletes on campus to become more successful students.  Dr. Evelyn Buday chairs the the IRB, and is a member of the committee on campus to revise General Education.  Dr. John Leach serves on the COLA Curriculum Committee