The Faculty of the Department of Psychology

The Hatch Memorial Scholarship was founded in honor of our dear colleague, Eric J. Hatch (1943-2009), to provide fin ancial support to undergraduate students seeking to complete internships. We will always remember Dr. Hatch’s co ntributions to our department and field, and thank those who gave generously to establish this scholarship that exten ds his legacy here at Appalachian State University. We have included below excerpts from articles in The Appalac hian that help capture his spirit. We think you will see that his orientation toward serving the greater good and the c ommunity runs through the purpose of this scholarship, which is to assist students in gaining opportunities to obser ve and practice psychological skills in applied settings.

– The Faculty of the Department of Psychology

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Eric Hatch joined the Department of Psychology in 1979. He received his doctorate in school psychology from Penn State in 1973 and held positions as assistant professor at both Duquesne University and Penn State prior to joining the faculty at Appalachian.

From 1979 to 1992, Dr. Hatch was the founding coordinator of the School Psychology Graduate Program at Appalachian in addition to his other duties in the department.

He served as the president of the North Carolina School Psychology Association (NCSPA), the state professional organization for school psychologists from 1982-83. He was instrumental in the early efforts of school psychologists to develop a strong presence in the state. Since 1992, Dr. Hatch maintained a heavy teaching load, particularly in the areas of educational psychology, personality and child therapy. He was often cited as a “favorite teacher” among the student body and his lively and engaging lecture style earned him many accolades.

In addition to his teaching and scholarship responsibilities at Appalachian, Dr. Hatch maintained a private practice in the community and was a Licensed Psychologist in North Carolina.

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“He was not just an excellent professor and scholar, but an outstanding community member,” psychology professor Kurt D. Michael said. Michael said Dr. Hatch was uniformly beloved by students, faculty and community members. “Fundamentally, his role here was one of a mentor and teacher to students,” Michael said. “Many students tell stories of how they changed the direction of their careers because of his teachings and advice. And his role of mentor was not limited to students, but to the faculty as well.” Dr. Hatch was known among students for his passionate teaching. “I think his genuine concern for humankind drove his teaching. He seemed to be infinitely curious and passionate about the common struggles of mankind.”

Associate psychology professor Bob Hill said Dr. Hatch was a welcome confidant for students, and was always ready to support the distressed. “He was typically in a positive or outright happy mood, which he shared with students and colleagues,” Hill said. Hill said Dr. Hatch’s teaching had the ability to reach students; many of them took him a second time to gain further exposure to his views “He manifest[ed] clearly humanistic values with his students, honoring their experience and opinions, and using humor and stories to bring home relevant content,” Hill said.

Along with his teaching, Dr. Hatch was known for his love of baseball, organizing poker nights, cigars and golf. HATCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP INFORMATION

Description 1. Scholarship amounts will be either $500 or $250, depending on quality of application(s) and availability of funds. 2. The monetary award is to be used to offset costs associated with an undergraduate internship experience that is completed for credit. The actual monetary award will be made upon proof of registration for the planned internship.

Eligibility 1. Applicant must be a junior (2nd semester) or senior with a commitment to a career in psychology. 2. Applicant must have been admitted as a psychology major by the Department of Psychology. 3. Applicant must demonstrate and maintain satisfactory academic standing (3.0 GPA overall and 3.0 GPA in Psychology). 4. Applicant must be a full-time undergraduate student (12+ semester hours). 5. Applicant must be committed to completing and have started planning an internship experience that is psychological in nature and will serve to enhance his or her professional development.

Selection Criteria 1. Scholastic merit. 2. Quality of internship plan and essay(s) in application. 3. Recommendations (3; at least 2 by Appalachian State faculty members, at least 1 of which must be a Psychology faculty member). 4. In cases of equal merit on the above criteria, financial need may be taken into consideration.

Application Procedure 1. Applicants must submit the following materials by February 24th, 2017 a. Completed Hatch Scholarship application form b. Copy of all undergraduate college/university transcripts c. Three completed reference forms, including at least two faculty members (at least one in Psychology) at ASU. A recommendation letter from supervisor(s) at the proposed internship site are recommended, if available. 2. Recipient(s) will be notified before the end of the current semester. The selection committee may ask finalists to complete interviews in early March. 3. Return application, Transcripts and Reference Forms to:

Gail Day Appalachian State University Department of Psychology 100 Smith-Wright Hall Boone, NC 28608

 Incomplete applications, (e.g., lack of completed reference forms or lack of transcripts) will not be considered. Completed applications are the applicant's responsibility.  Questions regarding the application procedure should be directed to Lynn Mosteller ([email protected]).  Applicants are responsible for checking on the status of their application prior to the deadline date. APPLICATION THE DR. ERIC HATCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

1. PERSONAL INFORMATION Student ID Number 900______

Name:______Last First Middle

Permanent Address:______Street/PO Box ______City State Zip Code

Telephone ( ) ______

Local Address:______Street/PO Box ______City State Zip Code

Telephone ______email ______

Date of Birth: ______Sex: M _____ F _____

Occupation(s) and Income of:

Parent ______Parent ______

Spouse ______

Number of members in your immediate family (include siblings and parents)______

2. COLLEGE RECORDS

University Class: Junior ______Senior ______

Minor ______and/or Concentration ______

Undergraduate GPA ______Psychology GPA______(minimum 3.0 cumulative) (minimum 3.0)

College/University Address Dates Degree

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______(attach additional sheet if necessary)

3. REFERENCES

Give names and addresses of three persons who are familiar with your academic record and interest in a career in Psychology. At least two references must be faculty at Appalachian State University.

1. ______( ) ______Name (Appalachian Professor) Department Telephone

2. ______( ) ______

Name (Appalachian Professor) Department Telephone

3. ______( ) ______Name Address Relationship Telephone

4. EDUCATIONAL INFORMATION (attach additional sheet if necessary)

Academic Honors: ______

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Extracurricular Activities:______

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Leadership Experience: ______

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______Work Experience: ______

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Write a statement explaining factors that influence your financial need: ( e.g., list financial aid, scholarships or grants already being received; state if you are financially independent; how much financial aid debt you have to date; are you working to pay for expenses, if so how many hours per week)

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______(attach additional sheet if necessary)

Date ______Applicant's Signature ______

5. APPLICANT'S STATEMENT

Write a statement detailing your professional goals, and how attainment of these will be facilitated by your planned internship experience (which should be described in detail as well). This statement is to be a maximum of two double spaced typed pages.

REFERENCE FOR THE DR. ERIC HATCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Reference for (Applicant Name): ______

Please attach a reference regarding the applicant's qualifications for a scholarship in the Department of Psychology including:

(a) how long you have known the applicant and in what capacity, (b) scholastic merit, (c) strengths and weaknesses of the ap plicant, (d) commitment to a career in psychology, (e) any judgment you may have with regard to his or her suitability to com plete his/her desired internship (f) why you think the applicant is deserving of this scholarship (including financial need), etc.

Signature ______Return this form and attached letter Name ______to (type or print) Gail Day Position ______Appalachian State University Department of Psychology Address ______100 SWH Street/PO Box Boone, NC 28608

______By February 24, 2017 City State Zip Code

REFERENCE FOR THE DR. ERIC HATCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP Reference for (Applicant Name): ______

Please attach a reference regarding the applicant's qualifications for a scholarship in the Department of Psychology including:

______By February 24, 2017 City State Zip Code

REFERENCE FOR THE DR. ERIC HATCH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP

Reference for (Applicant Name): ______Please attach a reference regarding the applicant's qualifications for a scholarship in the Department of Psychology including:

______By February 24, 2017 City State Zip Code