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Call for Nominations to the Committee on Women in Psychology
The American Psychological Association's Committee on Women in Psychology (CWP) is seeking nominations for two new members to begin terms in January 2005. The committee functions as a catalyst by interacting with and making recommendations to the various parts of the APA's governing structure, the APA's membership, and the Society for the of Psychology of Women, as well as to other relevant groups. Additionally, the committee collects information and documentation concerning the status of women and develops the means by which the participation of women in roles and functions of the profession could be increased.
Committee members plan, develop, and coordinate various activities regarding the status of women. CWP current strategic goals include promoting the health and well-being of all women; identifying and eliminating discriminatory practices against all women; promoting the unique contributions of women to psychology; enhancing women’s leadership within and outside of APA; monitoring activities of groups within the APA to assess the impact on women; and collaborating with others as needed to achieve the empowerment of underrepresented groups.
The committee is interested in persons with demonstrated interest and experience in women's issues to serve a 3-year term beginning in January 2005 and ending in December 2007. For this term, CWP seeks at least one member actively involved in research. To fulfill the committee’s commitment to full diversity in representation, one of the slates should be filled by an openly identified lesbian or bisexual psychologist. Public policy experience is desirable. Letters of nomination should clearly describe the candidate's specific qualifications relative to these criteria. Nominees to CWP must be full members of APA.
CWP Members are required to attend two committee meetings each year in Washington, DC with expenses reimbursed by the APA. Candidates should ensure they can attend all committee meetings. In 2005, the meetings will be March 18-20 and September 23-25. Committee members also work on CWP priorities between meetings, and will be expected to participate in regular committee conference calls. If possible, members attend a CWP meeting at their own expense held during the APA Convention.
Nomination materials should include the nominee's qualifications, a letter from the nominee indicating willingness to serve on CWP, and a current curriculum vita. Self-nominations are encouraged. APA nominations are open to members who are retired, employed less than full time, or work full time. Nominations and supporting materials should be sent by September 1, 2004, to Danielle R. Dickerson, APA Women's Programs Office, 750 First Street, N.E., Washington, DC, 20002-4242 or via email.
Call for Nominations to the Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology
APA's Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology (CDIP) seeks nominations for two positions beginning on January 1.
The Committee’s mission is to promote the:
- psychological well-being of people with disabilities
- inclusion of knowledge about disabilities and disability issues in education, training programs, policies, and professional development of psychologists
- development and implementation of psychological service delivery modes responsive to the needs of people with disabilities
- awareness of disability in psychological research as well as specific research activity in disability areas
Nominees are sought who have an interest or expertise in the following areas (please elaborate in your statement of interest): best practices for education, training, research, and practice for psychologists working with persons with disabilities; aging and disability; and barriers to training encountered by students with disabilities.
In addition, the Committee seeks psychologists with disability-related academic, clinical or research experience, and with knowledge of APA governance. A strong priority will be given to applicants who have a disability (visible, invisible, or due to a chronic health condition or injury) and/or personal experience with disability. The Committee welcomes applications from individuals who identify themselves as members of multiple minority groups. Nominations are open to APA members who are retired or employed less than full time.
Committee members are required to attend two committee meetings per year in Washington, DC, with expenses reimbursed by APA. Members are also expected to work on projects between meetings and encouraged to attend APA's Annual Convention to which attendance is not subsidized.
Nominations materials should include a statement of interest in and qualifications for the Committee and a current curriculum vitae. These must be sent by August 31, 2004 to Anju Khubchandani, Office on Disability Issues in Psychology, at the APA address or via email.
The XXVII International Congress of Psychology, Beijing China, August 8-13, 2004
Travel Grant Support
Partial travel support for graduate students and early-career scientists to participate at The Congress of Psychology is being sponsored by the U.S. National Committee for the International Union of Psychology (USNC/IUPsyS). Application forms are available by e-mail from Ms. Amy Franklin, NRC, or by phone at 202-334-3787.
The deadline for applications is June 1, 2004.
Applicants must be graduate students or early-career scientists (within 7 years of Ph.D.), a U.S. citizen, and affiliated with a U.S. institution. Preference will be given to individuals who are presenting papers at the Congress.
Committee on Children, Youth, and Families Targeted Nomination Statement for Terms Beginning in 2005
The Committee on Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) is anticipating two vacancies in 2005. CYF welcomes nominations from individuals interested in linking research and policy for children and families within APA and the profession. The Committee is particularly interested in candidates with substantial expertise and demonstrated experience in applying psychological knowledge to the well being and optimal development of children, youth, and families; and in issues advancing psychology as a science and profession in the area of promoting health and human welfare. Candidates are sought who have particular expertise in contemporary issues facing children, youth, and families, including (but not limited to) promoting the positive mental health of children, youth, and families. Candidates who have particular interest in underserved and ethnic minority populations are also particularly encouraged to apply.
Members are encouraged to take leadership on a targeted project during their service on the Committee. Some examples of issues previously addressed by the Committee include immigrant children, youth, and families; school drop-out prevention; sexuality education; social practices that induce violence; psychological implications of disasters; early mental health interventions; violence against children in the family and community; training psychologists to work in the public sector; cultural competence; day care; testing; and the mental health needs of children and adolescents in the juvenile justice system. Projects have included topic specific taskforces, working groups, conferences, publications, and public policy statements.
Each candidate is asked to submit (1) a letter indicating his/her willingness to serve; (2) a brief (not more than one page) description of a project promoting the application of psychological knowledge to the well-being and optimal development of children, youth, and families (e.g., convention programs, edited books, journal articles, policy resolutions or statements), and (3) a current curriculum vita. The Committee places a priority on maintaining representation within the Committee's membership that reflects the diversity of psychology and society (e.g., ethnicity, culture, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, geographic location, and those who are employed less than full time).
The candidates selected to serve on the Committee will serve for three years and will be required to attend two Committee meeting a year in Washington, DC, with expenses reimbursed by APA, and to participate in conference calls. The successful candidate is expected to attend, if possible, the informal CYF meeting held during the APA convention at the member's own expense. In addition, members are expected to work an average of ten hours per month on CYF related issues.
Nomination material including a letter from the candidate indicating a willingness to serve, project description and a current CV must be received by Monday, August 30, 2004. Nomination material received after August 30 will be held for consideration the following year. Although it is not required, candidates may wish to have letters (not more than three) supporting their nomination submitted to the Committee. Material may be sent to CYF Nominations, c/o Trena King, Public Interest Directorate, American Psychological Association at the APA address, by email or fax (+1/202) 336-6040.
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