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Committee on Children, Youth, and Families Call for Nominations 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.,/p>
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, at the APA Address, by Email or fax at (+1/202) 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 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.
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