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2006 Public Interest Awards Call for Nomination
The Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest invites nominations for the 2006 APA Public Interest Awards -- the APA Awards for Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest (senior career and early career categories) and the APA Award for Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy.
Distinguished Contributions to Psychology in the Public Interest
The Committee on Public Interest Awards will select two individuals who have made distinguished contributions to the Public Interest which advance psychology as a science and/or a profession. One award is reserved to honor a psychologist involved in public interest endeavors who is 15 years or fewer beyond receipt of the doctorate. Award criteria include the identification or solution of significant social problems, unusual initiative or dedication in activities meeting client or community needs, or the advancement of human justice related to the provision of psychological services or science.
Distinguished Contributions to Research in Public Policy
This award will be given to a psychologist who has made a distinguished empirical and/or theoretical contribution to research in public policy, either through a single extraordinary achievement or a lifetime of work. The contribution may consist of such factors as research leading others to view specific national policies differently; research demonstrating the importance of the application of psychological methods and theory to public policy; or research clarifying the ways scientific knowledge or human behavior informs public policy.
Each award includes an honoraria of $1,000, the opportunity to present an invited address at the 2006 APA Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana, and to submit a paper based on that address to the American Psychologist, waiver of 2006 convention registration fees, and reimbursement of up to $1,000 in expenses related to attendance at the 2006 convention.
Nominations must be submitted with a supporting statement of 500 words or fewer, a current vita, and letters of support from at least 3 people familiar with the nominee's work. Nominees may also submit, 3-5 selected representative reprints, or alternative types of samples of work, for example, videotapes, audiotapes, internet based communications, or legal briefs. Nominations and supporting material should be sent to Joan White, Public Interest Directorate at the APA Address.
The deadline for receipt of this information is June 1, 2005.
Call for Nominations to the Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology
APA's Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology (CDIP) is seeking nominations for two new members to begin three-year terms 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
Current CDIP activities include developing best practices in research, training, and service delivery concerning persons with disabilities; increasing the visibility of disability within APA; and addressing barriers to training encountered by students with disabilities.
CDIP seeks psychologists with disability-related academic, clinical, or research experience. The Committee strongly encourages applications from those who have a disability (visible, invisible, or due to a chronic health condition or injury) and/or those with personal experience with disability. The Committee also welcomes psychologists who are members of under-represented groups. Nominations are open to APA members who are retired or employed less than full time.
CDIP members are required to participate in annual committee meetings held 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.
Nomination materials should include a current curriculum vitae and a statement of interest and qualifications. Please send materials, by the August 31, 2004 deadline, to Anju Khubchandani, Office on Disability Issues in Psychology, at the APA Address or via Email.
Award for the Advancement of Psychology and Aging
The Committee on Aging (CONA) of the American Psychological Association invites nominations, including self-nominations, for its award for the Advancement of Psychology and Aging. This award for outstanding achievement is presented annually to recognize psychologists and friends of psychology who have made significant contributions to the mission of CONA. The mission of CONA is to pursue the following goals:
Science: Provide strong and visible advocacy for a scientific agenda on aging to policymakers and private and public funding agencies.
Practice: Promote the practice of psychology by advocating policies that enhance the availability and reimbursement of health and mental health services to older adults and their families.
Policy: Contribute to the formulation and support of public policies and associated regulations that promote optimal development of older adults, facilitate psychological practice with older persons, and expand scientific understanding of adult development and aging.
Education: Promote inclusion of knowledge about adult development and aging in all levels of education, including continuing education, training programs, and professional development of psychologists.
Public Interest: Promote the application of psychological knowledge to the well being of older people, with special attention to the influences of gender, ethnicity, culture, sexual orientation, and family in science, practice and policy relating to older adults.
Public Affairs: Develop and disseminate information concerning the scientific findings and practice issues about older adults to psychologists, other professionals, policymakers, and the public.
APA: Serve as a visible focus for the coordination of information among groups within APA that address aging issues and offer consultation to relevant APA boards, committees, divisions, state associations, and directorates; also ensure that older members of APA receive the appropriate attention of the association.
Successful candidates will have made significant contributions in one or more of the areas of the CONA Mission stated above. All nominations must include a current vitae of the candidate, and three letters of reference. Reference letters should indicate the categories in which the candidate has made contributions related to aging (Science, Practice, Policy, Education, Public Interest, Public Affairs, APA). Additionally, letters should address the nominee’s leadership activities; contributions; and scope of influence that advance knowledge for and about older adults and aging issues, foster understanding of older adult’s lives, and improve the status of older adults.
Nominations are solicited by CONA on a yearly basis with a June 15th deadline for receipt of nominations. Award recipients, selected by CONA, are announced at the following APA Convention. Prior recipients of the CONA Award for Psychology and Aging were the following:
2003 -- Norman Abeles, PhD
2004 -- George Niederehe, PhD
Nominations and supporting materials should be send to Deborah DiGilio, APA Office on Aging, Public Interest Directorate at the APA Address. Questions can also be directed to Ms. DiGilio at (+1/202) 336-6135 or via Email.
Call for Nominations to the Committee on Aging
The American Psychological Association's Committee on Aging (CONA) is seeking nominations for two new members. CONA is interested in members of APA with substantive specialization in aging issues to serve a three-year term beginning January 2006 and ending December 2008.
The mission of CONA is to advance psychology as a science and profession and as a means of promoting health and human welfare by ensuring that older adults, especially the growing numbers of older women and minorities, receive the attention of the Association. Its goals include:
- provide advocacy for a scientific agenda on aging to policymakers and private and public funding agencies
- advocate for policies that enhance the availability and reimbursement of health and mental health services to older adults and their families
- contribute to the formulation and support of public policies that promote optimal development of older adults, facilitate psychological practice with older persons, and expand scientific understanding of adult development and aging
- promote inclusion of knowledge about adult development and aging in all levels of education, including continuing education, training programs, and professional development of psychologists
- develop and disseminate information concerning the scientific findings and practice issues about older adults to psychologists, other professionals, policymakers, and the public
- serve as a visible focus for the coordination of information among groups within APA that address aging issues and offer consultation to relevant APA boards, committees, divisions, state associations, and directorates
- ensure that older members of APA receive the appropriate attention of the association
Selected candidates will be required to attend two committee meeting each year in Washington, DC, with expenses reimbursed by the APA and are encouraged to attend a CONA meeting held during the APA Convention at their own expense. Members are also expected to participate in bi-monthly conference calls, work on Committee priorities between meetings, provide consultation to APA Office on Aging staff, and participate in policy advocacy activities.
CONA is committed to ensuring the representation of all constituencies within the APA, including individuals with research experience, clinical experience, policy experience and academic experience.
Nomination materials should include a current curriculum vitae and a letter from the nominee that indicates willingness to serve on CONA and highlights specific competencies and interests that they would be able to contribute to the work of CONA. Letters of support from other APA governance groups, APA divisions, state psychological associations and other groups or organizations will also be accepted. Nominations are open to all members including those who are retired or employed less than full time. Prior applicants are encouraged to reapply.
Nominations and supporting materials should be sent by September 1st, 2005 to: Deborah DiGilio, Aging Issues Officer, APA Office on Aging at the APA Addressor via Email.
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