Tarleton’s Faulkenberry named treasurer of psychological association

Faulkenberry Appointed SWPA Treasurer

Faulkenberry Appointed SWPA Treasurer

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Friday, June 9, 2017

STEPHENVILLE, Texas—Dr. Thomas J. Faulkenberry, assistant professor of psychological sciences at Tarleton State University, has been appointed to a three-year term as treasurer of the Southwestern Psychological Association (SWPA).

As treasurer, Faulkenberry will be responsible for all financial aspects of SWPA, including providing periodic financial reporting and financial advice to the organization. Faulkenberry also will serve on the SWPA Executive Council during his term.

Faulkenberry previously was elected Texas representative of SWPA, serving from 2015 to 2017. He also has served on the organization’s finance committee and as chair of the nominations committee.

“I am quite honored to serve as treasurer for SWPA,” Faulkenberry said. “SWPA is one of the most important professional organizations for our psychology students and faculty, particularly in terms of value. The annual conference is one of the highlights of the year, and it offers a tremendous value for students and faculty in the southwestern states. I intend to work very hard to make sure SWPA remains in the secure financial position that will allow us to continue growing the opportunities offered to our members.”

Faulkenberry joined the faculty of Tarleton’s Department of Psychological Sciences in 2013. He holds a bachelor’s degree in mathematics from Southeastern Oklahoma State University, a master’s in mathematics from Oklahoma State University and a doctorate in psychology from Texas A&M University-Commerce. An active researcher, he has published more than 20 papers on numerical cognition, mathematical modeling and Bayesian statistics.

SWPA is an organization with membership from nine states in the southwestern United States. Established in 1954, SWPA works to promote and strengthen the scientific, professional and educational aspects of the field of psychology.

Tarleton, a member of The Texas A&M University System, provides a student-focused, value-driven educational experience marked by academic innovation and exemplary service, and dedicated to transforming students into tomorrow’s professional leaders. With campuses in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Midlothian and online, Tarleton engages with its communities to provide real-world learning experiences and to address societal needs while maintaining its core values of integrity, leadership, tradition, civility, excellence and service.

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A founding member of The Texas A&M System, Tarleton State University is breaking records — in enrollment, research, scholarship, athletics, philanthropy and engagement — while transforming the lives of approximately 18,000 students in Stephenville, Fort Worth, Waco, Bryan and online. For 125 years, Tarleton State has been committed to accessible higher education opportunities for all while helping students grow academically, socially and professionally through programs that emphasize real world learning and address regional, state and national needs.
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