Laura Anne Nix is a senior psychology major at Presbyterian College with a 3.69 GPA. She has conducted research through her senior capstone project and the Summer Fellows Program on the dynamics of political attitudes and ideology. Nix has worked as a psychology peer tutor and in the Office of Admissions giving campus tours. She has served as the president and recruitment director of the Sigma Sigma Sigma sorority. Nix is on the Provost's List and a member of Psi Chi, the international psychology honor society.

1. LAURA ANNE NIX
2857 Wi l low Swamp Rd. Norway, SC 29113 | 803-383-1073
lanix@presby.edu | www.l inkedin.com/in/lauranix
EDUCATION
Presbyterian College Clinton, SC
Bachelor of Science Candidate May 2015
Major: Psychology; Minor: Political Science
3.69 GPA
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Senior Psychology Capstone, Presbyterian College December 2014
“Dynamics of Political Attitudes”
Summer Fellows Program, Presbyterian College June 2014-July 2014
“The Psychology of Politics: Dynamics of Ideological Self -Identification”
- Spent eight weeks during the summer conducting an original research project
- Participated in weekly lunch seminars with Presbyterian College faculty
- Presented research findings at concluding poster symposium
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Office of Academic Success, Presbyterian College
Psychology Peer Tutor March 2014- Present
- Coordinate study plans with students requesting assistance in Psychology courses
- Provide one-on-one or group study sessions
- Follow up with tutees throughout semester to ensure academic progress
Office of Admissions, Presbyterian College
Student Worker and Campus Tour Guide September 2012- Present
- Enter prospective student information into computer system
- File official documents
- Demonstrate proficiency in front-desk reception
- Provide campus tours to prospective students
Sigma Sigma Sigma National Sorority, Presbyterian College
President November 2013- November 2014
- Oversaw a group of 85 members
- Ran weekly chapter meetings
- Appointed members to committees and supervise committee progress
- Maintained chapter accreditation
Membership/Recruitment Director November 2012- November 2013
- Supervised all recruitment of new members
- Planned and executed Formal Sorority Recruitment events
- Managed event budget and coordinated expenses with the treasurer
- Oversaw a committee of 10 members
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
- Provost’s List (December 2011- Present)
- Psi Chi International Psychology Honor Society (November 2013- Present)
- Sigma Sigma Sigma Most Outstanding Class Member (2012, 2013, 2014)
SERVICE
- Up ‘til Dawn Executive Board Member: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Fundraiser Event (2013-2014)
- HOSE (Helping Our Students Excel) Leader for Freshmen Orientation (2012-2014)