Convention Closing Session 2004
Please join us for the Closing Session of the 112th Annual APA Convention. The third annual Closing Session will be held on Sunday, August 1 from 12:00pm – 12:50pm in the Kalakaua Ballroom at the Hawai`i Convention Center. The Closing Session, co-chaired by president Diane F. Halpern, PhD, and president-elect Ronald F. Levant, EdD, promises to be filled with exciting entertainment and presentations. Dr. Halpern will present presidential citations to the Business of Practice Network; Fanny M. Cheung, PhD; Jana N. Martin, PhD; Wilbert J. McKeachie, PhD; Dolly C. Sadow, PhD; and Michael Wessells, PhD. The president of the Washington DC Psychological Association, Barbara T. Roberts, PhD, and Dr. Levant will co-present a preview of the 2005 Convention in Washington, DC.
The Closing Session will include musical entertainment from two groups: the Makaha Sons and Robi Kahakalau.
The Makaha Sons sing traditional Hawaiian music and are known for their unique style of harmonies and their distinctive live performance. They have performed all over the world including multiple appearances at Carnegie Hall. They have also played for President Clinton on both of his trips to Hawai`i as well as for Vice-President Al Gore. A renowned hula troupe, Hula Halau `O Kawaili'ula, will dance to the music of the Makaha Sons.
Robi Kahakalau is a third-generation Hawaiian musician whose multicultural, multilingual background is reflected in her music. Ranging from Hawaiian, to reggae, blues, jazz and R&B, with lyrics in English, Hawaiian, Tahitian, and French, Robi is considered one of Hawai`i’s most versatile female vocalists and has been recognized multiple times by the members of the Hawai`i Academy of Recording Artists. Please be sure to attend the Closing Session to enjoy her distinctive voice and musical talent that brought her to the forefront of Hawaiian music.
The APA 5K Ray's Race and Walk
The annual race and walk at the 2004 Honolulu Convention of APA will be held on Saturday morning, July 31st, at 7 A.M. The race will be held on the Kapliani Trail near Waikiki Beach, walking distance from the major hotels. More details will appear in the APA Monitor on Psychology, the Division 47 web site (Registration Form), and in your convention packet. If you pre-register, you will be
notified via email or post.
Trophies will be awarded to the overall men’s and women's winners and to the top three in each 5-year age group, from under 25 to over 75. The top three male and female finishers who hold membership in Division 47 will receive awards. The top three finishers who are current Psi Chi members also will receive awards, as will the top three current Psi Chi National Council members. To honor the exhibitors at our meeting who provide excellent raffle prizes for us, a special award also will be given to the highest finishing male and female exhibitor.
Pre-registration will run until July 23rd, which means that the entry form and fee must be received by that date. Please give us all the requested information including age and gender so that the race numbers can be labeled appropriately and save us time in determining your category for the results. THE ENTRY FEE FOR PRE-REGISTERED RUNNERS IS $20.00, which includes a commemorative t-shirt, raffle chance, and post-race refreshments. PAST July 23RD, CONVENTION AND DAY-OF-RACE, REGISTRATION FEE IS $25.00. Pre-registration for students is $10.00 and convention/day-of-race student registration is $14.00. PLEASE pre-register to help us avoid too many convention and day-of-race registrations. Make your check payable to: Running Psychologists. Click here for the registration form in Adobe pdf.
News Alert to Division Fellows Chairs
News Alert to Division Fellows Chairs
This is going to be an exciting year for the 2004 APA Annual Convention and I am definitely looking forward to meeting the Current and Incoming Chairs. “Why am I excited about this you ask?” The Division Fellows Chair Workshop! The workshop will be help on Thursday, July 29, 2004 at the Hilton Hawaiian Village in the Sea Pearl Suite IV, from 8:00-9:00 a.m. This is your time to bring any questions or concerns my way about being a Division Fellow Chair. It will be an excellent learning experience for all of those involved. Also, it will be a great opportunity to think about next year’s possible nominations, which is right at our heels! Stay cool and see you at the Convention! If you need help or have any questions, please contact Sonja Wiggins in APA’s Central Office at (+1/800) 374-2721 (ext. 5590) or by email Email.
Cooke Leaves Division Services
July 2, marked Keith Cooke’s last day as Manager in the Division Services Office. Cooke worked with the DSO for 6 years, dealing primary with the contract divisions. He provided exceptional services to the divisions and stated, “I have enjoyed my work in Division Services and have enjoyed working with all the divisions. While Cooke will be greatly missed in Division Services, he will remain within the APA family, as he assumes the role of Assistant Director of the American Psychological Foundation. He will also help staff the Division Services Booth at Convention this year.
Congratulations and well wishes to Keith and his future endeavors!
Please contact Division Services at (+1/202) 336-6022 or by Email for any business matters until this position is filled.
CRITICAL ALERT! POLITICAL ACTIVITIES – ABSOLUTLEY PROHIBITED!
As we move into a time of intense campaigning for public offices there is something of essential importance for every Division to fully understand: APA AND ITS DIVISIONS MAY NOT DO ANYTHING THAT COULD EVEN APPEAR TO SUPPORT OR OPPOSE ANY CANDIDATE FOR PUBLIC OFFICE.
This prohibition applies to all organizations, including APA and its Divisions, which are exempt from Federal taxation pursuant to Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. An entity can remain qualified for this tax-exempt status only if it “does not participate in, or intervene in (including the publishing or distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.” If this portion of the law is violated the IRS can revoke our tax-exempt status and can impose taxes on us.
So what may a Division not do? A Division may not support or oppose any candidate for public office in any way. No asset or resource of a Division may be used in any way that could be seen as supporting or opposing a candidate. No money can be given to campaigns. No statements by other persons or organizations that support or oppose a candidate may in any way be distributed or published by a Division.
Some Divisions have posed the question of whether a Division listserv is allowed to distribute statements by listserv participants that are critical of or praise what a candidate or a candidate’s administration has done. We may not permit such statements. Even if such a statement does not specifically advocate for or oppose the election of the candidate, saying something positive or negative about the candidate, or the candidate’s administration, is likely to be regarded by the Internal Revenue Service as having the effect of urging readers to support or oppose the candidate. We have also been asked whether statements for or against a candidate could be distributed on a listserv or other media if there was a disclaimer that stated that such statements do not reflect the position of APA or the Division. Again, the answer is no. APA and its Divisions may not allow their resources to be used in any way that could support or oppose a candidate.
Listservs are not the only means of communication that should not include any kind of support or opposition for candidates. Such subjects should be avoided in Division Journals and all other publications and newsletters, mailings, and discussions at Division meetings and also at Convention symposiums, addresses, etc.
The question is often raised why the Government is allowed to limit the free speech rights of organizations like APA and its Divisions. The courts have addressed this and have held that it is fully within the power of the Government to impose this condition on charitable non-profit entities in return for giving those entities freedom from any taxation. In recent months several IRS officials have made statements at legal symposiums that make it clear that they will be closely watching the activities of 501(c)(3) entities during the current election and that they plan to pursue any potential violations that are observed. Thus, it is essential that APA and its Divisions remain fully attentive to making sure that we do not act in any way that could be viewed as a violation of this law.
It is actually possible for a 501(c)(3) entity to conduct an activity that would address political candidacies but which would be completely neutral. For example, a debate might be conducted that would include all candidates for a particular office and which was done in such a way that there could be no possible hint that the tax-exempt entity sponsoring the debate was favoring or opposing any particular candidate. It does not appear likely that APA or any of its Divisions would want to do this, but if they would, it could only be done after full review and approval by the APA General Counsel Office.
If you have any questions about this subject or have concerns regarding whether a particular activity would be in violation, please call me as soon as possible at 202-336-6089. We welcome the opportunity to help resolve such issues.
Submitted by James L. McHugh, Senior Counsel
2004 Division and SPTA Election Results
2004 Division Officers and Council Representatives and SPTA Council Representatives ballots have been tallied and the results have been certified by the Election Committee. The Election Committee and Division Services would like to congratulate the following:
Division 1
President-elect: George W. Albee, PhD
Member-at-Large: C. Alan Boneau, PhD and Nancy F. Russo, PhD
Division 2
President-elect: Mary E. Kite, PhD
Treasurer: Sheree S. Barron, PhD
Division 3
President-elect: Thomas R. Zentall, PhD
Member-at-Large: Nelson Cowan, PhD and Ralph R. Miller, PhD
Council Representative: Lewis P. Lipsitt, PhD
Division 5
President-elect: Lisa L. Harlow, PhD
Member-at-Large: Marcia M. Andberg, PhD
Division 6
President-elect: Thomas R. Zentall, PhD
Member-at-Large: Melinda A. Novak, PhD
Division 7
President-elect: Laurence D. Steinberg, PhD
Secretary: Jodie M. Plumert, PhD
Fellows Committee: Adele D. Diamond, PhD and Claire B. Kopp, PhD
Member-at-Large: Sarah C. Mangelsdorf, PhD
Division 8
Council Representative: Janet K. Swim, PhD
Division 9
Council Representative: Bernice Lott, PhD
Division 10
President-elect: Gregory J. Feist, PhD
Council Representative: Sandra W. Russ, PhD
Division 12
President-elect: Gerald C. Davison, PhD
Secretary: Linda K. Knauss, PhD
Council Representative, Slate I: Barry A. Hong, PhD
Council Representative, Slate II: Annette M. Brodsky, PhD
Division 13
President-elect: Debra A. G. Robinson, PhD
Secretary: Diana M. Gordick, PhD
Member-at-Large: Stewart E. Cooper, PhD
Division 14
President-elect: Leatta Hough, PhD
Financial Officer: John Cornwell, PhD
Member-at-Large: Kurt Kraiger, PhD
Division 15
President-elect: Angela M. O’Donnell, PhD
Member-at-Large: Eric M. Anderman, PhD
Division 16
President-elect: Gary Stoner, PhD
Treasurer: Bonnie K. Nastasi, PhD
V.P.-Education, Trainingand Scientific Affairs: Judy J. Oehler-Stinnett, PhD
V.P.-Publications, Communicationsand Convention Affairs: Tammy L. Hughes, PhD
Council Representative: Cindy I. Carlson, PhD
Division 17
President-elect: Roberta L. Nutt, PhD
Treasurer: Julia C. Phillips, PhD
V.P. for Education and Training: Kathleen J. Bieschke, PhD
Council Representative: Rosie P. Bingham, PhD
Division 18
President-elect: Dolly C. Sadow, PhD
Secretary-Treasurer: Michael S. Neale, PhD
Council Representative: Walter E. Penk, PhD
Division 19
President-elect: Dana H. Born, PhD
Treasurer: Hendrick W. Ruck, PhD
Member-at-Large: Thomas A. Kolditz, PhD
Division 20
President-elect: Neil H. Charness, PhD
Member-at-Large: Daniel K. Mroczek, PhD and Mary Ann Parris Stephens, PhD
Division 21
President-elect: Ronald G. Shapiro, PhD
Member-at-Large: Francis T. Durso, PhD
Council Representative: Henry L. Taylor, PhD
Division 22
President-elect: Stephen T. Wegener, PhD
Treasurer: Charles D. Callahan, PhD
Member-at-Large, Slate I: Monica F. Kurylo, PhD
Member-at-Large, Slate II: David W. Hess, PhD
Council Representative: Susanne M. Bruyere, PhD and Daniel E. Rohe, PhD
Division 23
President-elect: Durairaj Maheswararan, PhD
Secretary-Treasurer-elect: Prashant Malaviya, PhD
Council Representative: Election to be held later this year
Division 24
President-elect: Henderikus J. Stam, PhD
Member-at-Large: Amy Fisher Smith, PhD
Council Representative: Brent D. Slife, PhD
Division 25
President-elect: Larry A. Alferink, PhD
Member-at-Large: Raymond C. Pitts, PhD
Division 26
President-elect: Ben Harris, PhD
Division 27
President-elect: Ana Mari Cauce, PhD
Secretary: Sarah L. Cook, PhD
Member-at-Large: Bianca L. Guzman, PhD
Regional Network Coordinator: Gary W. Harper, PhD
Division 28
President-elect: Alan J. Budney, PhD
Member-at-Large: Kimberly Kirby, PhD
29
President-elect: Abraham W. Wolf, PhD
Member-at-Large, Slate I: Elizabeth N. Williams, PhD
Member-at-Large, Slate II: James H. Bray, PhD
Council Representative: Patricia M. Bricklin, PhD, Norine G. Johnson, PhD
and John C. Norcross, PhD
Division 30
President-elect: Guy H. Montgomery, PhD
Secretary: Ian E. Wickramasekera, II, PsyD
Member-at-Large: Arreed F. Barabasz, PhD
Division 31
President-elect: Linda F. Campbell, PhD
Secretary: Kathleen S. Brown, PhD
Member-at-Large: John N. Moritsugu, PhD
Council Representatives: Ronald H. Rozensky, PhD
Division 32
President-elect: David L. Rennie, PhD
Treasurer: Sara K. Bridges, PhD
Member-at-Large: Daniel Holland, PhD and Virginia F. Stern, PhD
Council Representative: Arthur W. Lyons, PhD
Division 33
President-elect Designate: Johannes Rojahn, PhD
Secretary-Treasurer: Robert M. Hodapp, PhD
Member-at-Large: Patricia Meinhold, PhD
Division 34
President-elect: John R. Aiello, PhD
Treasurer: Donna K. McMillan, PhD
Member-at-Large: James H. Bray, PhD
Council Representative: W. Bruce Walsh, PhD
Division 35
President-elect: Cynthia De Las Fuentes, PhD
Secretary: Susan A. Basow, PhD
Council Representative: Jean Lau Chin, EdD
Division 36
President-elect: Mark R. McMinn, PhD
Member-at-Large: Brenda S. Cole, PhD
Council Representative: Mary E. Reuder, PhD
Division 37
President-elect: Anne M. Culp, PhD
Secretary: Jennifer M. Wyatt, PhD
Member-at-Large: Allison Redlich, PhD
Council Representative: Jeffrey J. Haugaard, PhD
Division 38
President-elect: David S. Krantz, PhD
Member-at-Large: Christine Dunkel Schetter, PhD
Division 39
Member-at-Large: Mary Beth Cresci, PhD, Nancy R. McWilliams, PhD
and Lawrence M. Zelnick, PsyD
Council Representative: Laura H. Barbanel, EdD, Bertram P. Karon, PhD
and Laurel B. Wagner, PhD
Division 40
President-elect: Russell M. Bauer, PhD
Member-at-Large: Jennifer Manly, PhD
Council Representative: Kenneth M. Adams, PhD, Eileen B. Fennell, PhD,
Jerry J. Sweet, PhD and Barbara C. Wilson, PhD
Division 41
President-elect: Gary L. Wells, PhD
Member-at-Large: Jennifer L. Skeem, PhD
Council Representative: Patricia A. Griffin, PhD
Division 42
President-elect: Lillian Comas-Díaz, PhD
Member-at-Large: Lisa R. Grossman, JD, PhD and Robert L. Wernick, PhD
Council Representative: Jean A. Carter, PhD, Alan D. Entin, PhD
and Robert J. Resnick, PhD
Division 43
President-elect: Cindy I. Carlson, PhD
Treasurer: John W. Thoburn, PhD
V.P.-Diversity and Public Interest: Marietta Collins, PhD
V.P.-Education: Rodney Nurse, PhD
Division 44
President-elect: Charlotte J. Patterson, PhD
Member-at-Large: Randy J. Georgemiller, PhD
Council Representative, Slate I: Armand R. Cerbone, PhD
Council Representative, Slate II: Kristin A. Hancock, PhD
Division 45
President-elect: A. Toy Caldwell-Colbert, PhD
Secretary: Tamara L. Brown, PhD
Treasurer: Justin “Doug” McDonald, PhD
Council Representative: Guillermo Bernal, PhD
Division 46
President-elect: Charles D. Spielberger, PhD
Secretary: Pauline W. Wallin, PhD
Member-at-Large: Irene M. Deitch, PhD, Lilli R. Friedland, PhD
and Kate M. Wachs, PhD
Council Representative: Lenore E. Walker, EdD
Division 47
President-elect: Penny McCullagh, PhD
Secretary-Treasurer: Diane L. Finley, PhD
Member-at-Large: Jennifer Carter, PhD
Division 48
President-elect: Linda M. Woolf, PhD
Member-at-Large: Donna C. Read
Council Representative: Ethel Tobach, PhD and Judith L. Van Hoorn, PhD
Division 49
President-elect: George M. Gazda, EdD
Secretary: Janice L. Delucia-Waack, PhD
Member-at-Large: Allan B. Elfant, PhD and Zipora Shechtman, PhD
Council Representative: Joseph C. Kobos, PhD
Division 50
President-elect: Marsha E. Bates, PhD
Secretary-Treasurer: Laurie Roehrich, PhD
Member-at-Large: Howard A. Liddle, EdD
Division 51
President-elect: Lawrence B. Beer, EdD
Secretary: David Shepard, PhD
Member-at-Large: Gary R. Brooks, PhD and Roberta L. Nutt, PhD
Council Representative: Neil A. Massoth, PhD
Division 52
President-elect: Joy K. Rice, PhD
Secretary: Sandra Foster, PhD
Member-at-Large: Nancy F. Russo, PhD and Charles D. Spielberger, PhD
Division 53
President-elect: Wendy K. Silverman, PhD
Member-at-Large: Robert J. McMahon, PhD
Council Representative: William E. Pelham, Jr., PhD
Division 54
President-elect: Anne E. Kazak, PhD
Treasurer: Carolyn E. Ievers-Landis, PhD
Member-at-Large: Lindsey L. Cohen, PhD
Division 55
President-elect: Robert E. McGrath, PhD
Treasurer: Nancy B. Alford, PsyD
Member-at-Large: E. Mario Marquez, PhD
Council Representative: Morgan T. Sammons, PhD
Alabama Psychological Association
Council Representative: Nancy J. Rubin, PsyD
Alaska Psychological Association
Council Representative: Joel B. Wieman, PhD
California Psychological Association
Council Representative: Sandra R. Harris, PhD
Colorado Psychological Association
Council Representative: Jennifer A. Cornish, PhD
Florida Psychological Association
Council Representative: Robert H. Woody, JD, PhD, ScD
Hawaii Psychological Association
Council Representative: Rosemary Adam-Terem, PhD
Indiana Psychological Association
Council Representative: Michael J. Murphy, PhD
Iowa Psychological Association
Council Representative: James N. Marchman, PhD
Kansas Psychological Association
Council Representative: David O. Hill, PhD
Kentucky Psychological Association
Council Representative: Joseph F. Aponte, PhD
Louisiana Psychological Association
Council Representative: Glenn A. Ally, PhD
Massachusetts Psychological Association
Council Representative: Sharon Gordetsky, PhD
Minnesota Psychological Association
Council Representative: Kathy J. Harowski, PhD
Mississippi Psychological Association
Council Representative: Angela O. Herzog, PhD
New Hampshire Psychological Association
Council Representative: Sandra C. Rose, PhD
New Jersey Psychological Association
Council Representative: Judith E. Patterson, PhD
New York State Psychological Association
Council Representative: Barbara Cowen, PhD
North Dakota Psychological Association
Council Representative: George W. O’Neill, PhD
South Carolina Psychological Association
Council Representative: Ronald T. Brown, PhD
Utah Psychological Association
Council Representative: Nanci C. Klein, PhD
Vermont Psychological Association
Council Representative: Charlotte McGray, PsyD
Candidates Statements to Appear Online
Beginning with the 2005 elections, APA will feature candidate statements on its website. Those individuals running for Division Officers and Council Representatives, as well as State/Provincial/Territorial Association (SPTA) Council Representatives, will be given the opportunity to submit statements of up to 200 words which will be placed on the website (note that the 200 word limit will be strictly enforced). The feature is being added as a result of suggestions made by members recently.
The election ballots are mailed to members of Divisions and SPTA’s in mid-April. Each member receives a customized ballot that contains only those elections in which they are eligible to vote. Because the ballots are customized, including candidate statements with each ballot is not possible. The current practice of placing candidate statements in Division and SPTA newsletters and listservs will be enhanced by the website posting.
The website address will be listed on each member’s ballot and will also be included in the cover letter that accompanies the ballot. The Election Office hopes that by adding this feature, voters will be more informed and more inclined to vote.
Another announcement will be made when the Call for Candidates is mailed to Division Nominations Chairs and SPTA Executive Directors in early January. The deadline for submission of statements will be April 1, 2005.
Journal of Intercultural Communication Research - Call for Papers
The Editor-Elect is soliciting papers for publication in the Journal of Intercultural Communication Research, a publication of the World Communication Association. JICR publishes qualitative and quantitative research that focuses on interrelationships between culture and communication. Submitted manuscripts may report results from either cross-cultural comparative research or results from other types of research concerning the ways culture affects human symbolic activities. Studies reporting data from within a single nation/culture should focus on cultural factors and explore the theoretical or practical relevance of their findings from a cross-cultural perspective.
Manuscripts should be no more than 25 pages in length, not including tables and references, and must conform to the stylistic guidelines prescribed by the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (5th Ed.). Papers may be submitted via hard copy or electronic attachment. Hard copy submissions must include three copies of the paper. Electronic submissions must be sent as an email attachment in either Word or WordPerfect. For all submissions, the manuscript’s cover page must include a title, each author’s name, mailing address, email address, phone number, and fax number. Author identification should include the author’s current affiliation, highest earned degree, the institution granting that degree, and the year granted. Following the title page, a 100-word abstract must be included.
Manuscripts deemed appropriate for JICR and that conform to the above guidelines will be subjected to blind review. Manuscripts that do not conform with the mission of JICR or the above guidelines will not be reviewed.
Hard copy manuscripts may be submitted to:
James W. Neuliep, Editor-elect
Journal of Intercultural Communication Research
Department of Communication
St. Norbert College
100 Grant Street
De Pere, WI 54115
Electronic submissions may be submitted to: James W. Neuliep
APA Seeks Non-governmental Representatives at the United Nations
Position Description
The American Psychological Association (APA) is seeking applications from individuals willing to volunteer as Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Representatives at the United Nations (UN) in New York City. Representatives will serve for three, four, or five year terms, to be designated by the Association. APA has consultative status with the UN Department of Public Information (DPI), the UN Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF). The Association’s team of UN/NGO Representatives participates in a wide range of activities, primarily focused on broadening the impact of psychological scholarship on the formulation and implementation of UN policies and programs. UN/NGO Representatives collaborate with representatives of other NGOs to identify and articulate social issues and draft statements intended to influence responsive formulation and implementation of global policies. They also attempt to create opportunities for meaningful dialogue between psychologists and other social scientists and representatives of UN agencies.
Qualifications
Applicants must hold doctoral degrees and be either APA members or eligible to apply for and attain membership prior to their appointment by the Association. Their professional preparation and experience should be strongly identified with the work of at least one of APA’s four directorates: science, education, practice, or public interest. Candidates must provide evidence of interest or involvement in the application of psychological or social science knowledge to social issues at the international, national, or local level. It is critical that candidates be culturally sensitive, with experience in working with people from other cultures and an inclusive approach to the use of psychological research to impact policy. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate effective oral and writing skills, the ability to both exercise personal initiative and work collaboratively with others who may hold different viewpoints or interests, and have a diplomatic and effective interpersonal style. Proficiency in a foreign language or experience living outside the United States would be helpful. Prior knowledge of the inner workings of the UN system is not required. Representatives will receive assistance in “learning the ropes” from psychologists with prior UN/NGO experience.
Requirements
In order to contribute to the APA mission at the UN, persons who volunteer and are selected to serve as Representatives are expected to identify and become productively engaged in at least one substantive area, beginning in their first year of service. Residence in or near New York City is essential for developing a schedule of at least one visit each week to UN Headquarters, including monthly attendance at a minimum of one of the weekly DPI briefings held on Thursday mornings from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Volunteer representatives will be reimbursed for local travel in New York City. APA Representatives are expected to consult regularly with the Main Representative to whom they submit semi-annual and annual written reports to the Association. Ability to communicate regularly by e-mail is required.
Nomination/Application Process
Whether nominated by others or self-nominated, persons interested in serving as APA’s UN/NGO Representatives should submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, three letters of recommendation, and two samples of relevant written work to: APA Office of International Affairs, at the APA address or by (e-mail Email. You may also call Joan Buchanan at (+1/202) 336-6024. The application letter should include the following: a brief statement of interest, comment on how the applicant’s background and experience meet the qualifications and requirements for the position, and identify the issues on which the candidate wishes to work. Submissions will be accepted until September 1, 2004.
Untapped Free Resource for Divisions
The APA Center for Psychology Workforce Analysis and Research (CPWAR) is tasked with gathering, analyzing and disseminating data on education, employment, and demographics in psychology. The Office also keeps current with results from national surveys conducted by organizations such as the National Science Foundation, Council of Graduate Schools, National Opinion Research Center and so on. In an effort to strengthen our dissemination efforts and get these data off shelves, computer hard drives and overheads and into the hands and minds of individuals who can use them in their own lives or in planning, we would like to invite Divisions to consider including our data and staff when developing Convention or other sessions involving presentations. We would welcome the opportunity to present data from our research that might be relevant to your initiatives. The focus can be very specific and it can also be quite broad. We can present historical data and track changes in the field, and we can, generally, talk about what to expect.
To get you thinking: Would your constituents like to know where new doctorates find work and at what rates? Are they interested in which fields have the highest debt? Do you hear questions about salaries? What about changes in employment settings in the past two decades? Are people interested in the students coming into the field? Are there questions about how many students we are getting? Are students getting younger? Are they from other countries? How will changes in the social, organizational, economic and political arenas impact psychology? How has the context for psychology changed? What changes in academe/practice/industry are having an effect on psychology and how? What is important to students? What is important to psychologists?
There are likely other questions that we haven’t hinted at in the examples above. If you have a question or a session with which we might help, please contact at via Jessica Kohout or the APA at Center for Psychology Workforce Analysis and Research (CPWAR). We look forward to hearing from you.
Getting Heard and Getting Involved
“Get Your Voice Heard” - revised, updated and is now available!
For those APA members who are new to or is interested in getting involved in APA governance, “Get Your Voice Heard” is right for you. This brochure filled with information to help members understand, access and familiarize themselves with the structure of APA governance. It explains the different types of boards and committees, the nomination and election process and even gives a listing of all the boards and standing committees and their functions.
If you are interested in learning more and would like a copy mailed to you, send us an Email with your name and address or log onto
www.apa.org/governance/gettingheard.pdf
Get involved and get heard!
Meeting Publicity for Divisions
What’s on your calendar?
Division Services encourages all divisions to submit their upcoming events to be placed on the Division Meetings Calendar. Dedicated to divisions, here you will find information on membership meetings, conferences, dates and times. If you would like to advertise your division’s meeting events, send us an Email with the details.
2004 CODAPAR Members
Lisa Harlow, Gary Brooks, Martha Banks, Frank Worrell, Ilene Serlin (Chair), and Thomas Zentall
Division Services Staff
Troy Booker, Division Services Officer
Laura Anibal Braceland, Division Services Coordinator
Penny Harrison, Division Services Assistant
Sarah Jordan, Director, Divisions Services
2004 Deadlines for
Articles for the APA/Division Dialogue
Please submit copy on diskette or via email to
Troy Booker.
September/October 2004: August 23, 2004
November/December 2004: October 25, 2004
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