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2007 Public Interest Awards – Call for Nominations
The Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest invites nominations for the 2007 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 2007 APA Convention in San Francisco, CA, August 16-19, and to submit a paper based on that address to the American Psychologist, waiver of 2007 convention registration fees, and reimbursement of up to $1,000 in expenses related to attendance at the 2007 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 alternate types of samples of work, for example, videotapes, audiotapes, internet based communications, or legal briefs. Nominations and supporting material should be sent to:
Shirlene A. Archer, JD
APA Public Interest Directorate
750 First Street, N.E.
Washington, D.C. 20002-4242
The deadline for receipt of this information is June 1, 2006.
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS: APA Committee on Aging 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. The award is presented at the APA Convention. Prior recipients of the CONA Award for Psychology and Aging were the following:
Norman Abeles, PhD
George Niederehe, PhD
Margaret Gatz, PhD
Nominations and supporting materials should be sent to Deborah DiGilio, Director, APA Office on Aging, Public Interest Directorate, American Psychological Association, at the APA Address. Questions can also be directed to Ms. DiGilio at 202-336-6135 or Email.
Call for Nominations to the APA 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 2007 and ending December 2009.
Upon its establishment in 1998, CONA became the identified entity within the APA governance structure to ensure the representation of older adult interests. CONA members interact closely with other APA governance groups as well as with APA staff on public interest issues and policy. 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 members of minority groups, 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, and
- ensure that older members of APA receive the appropriate attention of the association
Selected candidates will be required to attend two committee meetings 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 email discussions and 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 places a priority on maintaining representation within the Committee’s membership that reflects the diversity of psychology and society, including (a) individuals with experience in research, clinical training and practice, policy and advocacy, and education; (b) early- and mid-career psychologists and those who are retired or employed less than full time; and (c) diversity with respect to ethnicity, culture, age, gender, ability, sexual orientation, and geographic location.
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 she or he would be able to contribute to the work of CONA. Letters of support from other APA governance groups and divisions, state psychological associations, or other organizations are desirable but not required. Prior applicants may reapply.
Nominations and supporting materials should be sent by September 1st, 2006 to: Deborah DiGilio, Director of the Office on Aging, American Psychological Association, at the APA Address or via Email.
Committee on Children, Youth, and Families - Call for Nominations for Terms Beginning in 2007
The Committee on Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) is anticipating two vacancies in 2007. 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) rural mental health and promoting healthy lifestyles for children, youth, and families. Candidates who have particular interest in underserved and ethnic minority populations are also particularly encouraged to apply.
Members are expected to participate in a targeted project directly related to CYF’s work and mission and to APA as a whole. The project is to be completed during their three year term on the Committee. Some examples of projects previously implemented 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; the mental health needs of children and adolescents in the juvenile justice system, bullying and violence in videogames and interactive media. Areas of interest to the Committee at present include rural children’s mental health, mental health disparities, and cultural diversity.
Each candidate is asked to submit (1) a letter indicating his/her willingness to serve; (2) a brief statement describing the applicants expertise and interest in one or two contemporary issues facing children, adolescents and families; 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 meetings 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 on projects and Committee business between meetings.
Nomination material including a letter from the candidate indicating a willingness to serve, issues statement, and a current CV must be received by Monday, August 28, 2006. Nomination material received after August 28 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 CYF Administrative Coordinator Public Interest Directorate, American Psychological Association, at the APA Address, by Email or fax (202) 336-6040.
Call for Nominations to the Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology
APA's Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology (CDIP) seeks 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; and
- awareness of disability in psychological research as well as specific research activity in disability areas.
Current CDIP activities include developing disability-related resolutions, increasing the visibility of disability within APA, and addressing barriers to psychology training and practice encountered by individuals 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 actively recruits ethnic minority psychologists and those who are members of other underrepresented groups. Nominations are open to APA members who are retired or employed less than full time.
CDIP members must be full members of APA, and are required to attend two Committee meetings a 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.
Nomination materials, including a current curriculum vitae and a statement of interest and qualifications, must be received by August 31, 2006. Materials may be sent to Anju Khubchandani, Office on Disability Issues in Psychology, at the APA address or via Email.
Committee on Lesbian, Gay & Bisexual Concerns - Targeted Nominations Statement for Terms Beginning in 2007
The Committee on Lesbian, Gay, & Bisexual Concerns (CLGBC) seeks nominations for two positions beginning January 1, 2007. Nominees are sought who have experience or expertise relevant to one or more of the following areas:
Policy and advocacy,
Research with lesbian, gay, and bisexual populations,
State psychological associations,
Youth,
Couples and family, and
International issues.
The Committee particularly welcomes nominations of ethnic minority psychologists, bisexual psychologists, psychologists with disabilities, and transgender psychologists, and other psychologists who are members of underrepresented groups.
The Committee's mission is to
- study and evaluate on an ongoing basis how the issues and concerns of lesbian, gay male, and bisexual psychologists can best be dealt with;
- encourage objective and unbiased research in areas relevant to lesbian, gay male, and bisexual adults and youths, and the social impact of such research;
- examine the consequences of inaccurate information and stereotypes about lesbian, gay male, and bisexual adults and youths in clinical practice;
- develop educational materials for distribution to psychologists and others; and
make recommendations regarding the integration of these issues into the APA's activities to further the cause of civil and legal rights of lesbian, gay male, and bisexual psychologists within the profession.
The Committee consists of six members, three women and three men, appointed for staggered terms of three years. It reports to the Council of Representatives through the Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest. Committee members are required to attend two Committee meetings a year in Washington, DC, with expenses reimbursed by APA. Service on the Committee also involves a substantial time commitment beyond the meetings themselves.
A statement of the nominee’s interest in and qualifications for the Committee and a current curriculum vitae should accompany the nomination. Self nominations are accepted. Nomination materials are to be received by AUGUST 31, 2006, mail to CLGBC Nominations, Public Interest Directorate, American Psychological Association, at the APA Address or via Email.
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