Welcome to APAGS! The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) is the voice of student concerns within the APA. If this is your first time on this site, please read this welcome message to learn more about APAGS. In the News APAGS Unveils New Science Subcommittee and… Seeks New Subcommittee Chair APAGS is seeking a science-focused psychology graduate student to chair its newly-formed Science Subcommittee. Apply for this new and exciting position within APAGS leadership. Deadline to apply is July 10, 2009! Join APAGS at the 2009 APA Convention Highlights Include: Track Programming (Publishing & Structural Equation Modeling) Food For Thought (FFT) Breakfasts PreConvention Internship Workshop For more info check out this year's APAGS Convention site. APA Board of Directors Issues Statement on the Internship Imbalance Want to read the Board's stance on the Internship Imbalance? Check out their statement here APA CEO Addresses Internship Imbalance in June 2009 issue of Monitor Read Dr. Norman B. Anderson’s (Chief Executive Officer, APA) recent Monitor column on the predoctoral internship imbalance issue. Campus Representative Bulletin APAGS posts a quarterly bulletin created to provide APAGS information to our Campus Representatives and the graduate students in their departments. These bulletins will keep you updated on APAGS Committee's current initiatives and projects, and other APAGS news and opportunities. View the July 2009 bulletin. Hot Off the Presses! Studying Psychology in the United States Edited by Nadia T. Hasan (APAGS Chair), Nadya A. Fouad (Professor at Wisconsin-Milwaukee), and Carol Williams-Nickelson (APAGS Assoc. Exec. Director), this book offers expert guidance on graduate study in psychology, specifically tailored for international students. Expect to find resources on financing one's education, handling visa and work permit matters, securing internships, and much more. Reserve a copy today! Click here for ordering information. Top of Page Internship Supply and Demand Issue Check out APAGS's view on the current internship supply and demand issue in the Special Issue (Nov, 2007, Vol. 1, No. 4, p. 249-257) of Training and Education in Professional Psychology. Order your copy today! 5 Easy Steps to Implement the APA Policy on Licensure The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) and the APA Committee on Early Career Psychologists (CECP) have developed an action plan to help students and early career psychologists advocate for implementation of the APA policy on licensure in their State, Provincial, and Territorial Psychological Association’s (SPTAs). Learn more Top of Page Women Supporting Women: Mentoring Between APAGS and Eminent Psychologists Initially shown as part of APAGS’ convention programming at the 2006 APA convention in New Orleans, this video presentation discusses the current and possible mentoring practices of women in psychology. With 75% of APAGS members being women, we are committed to addressing the unique needs and concerns of women students; namely, balance, self-care and mentoring. Watch [wmv file] The APAGS Resource Guide for LGBT Students in Psychology APAGS is pleased to announce the release of the APAGS Resource Guide for LGBT Students in Psychology. The new guide addresses the unique experiences/obstacles of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) students. The guide is available to APAGS Members for $8 (Non-members, $12). Ordering information Top of Page Succeeding in Practicum: An APAGS Resource Guide APAGS is pleased to announce the release of a brand new resource guide: Succeeding in Practicum: An APAGS Resource Guide. The new guide includes information about identifying training goals, selecting practicum placements, supervision, how practicum relates to internship, and more! The guide is available to APAGS Members for $8 (Non-members - $12). Ordering information The "Resource Guide for Psychology Graduate Students with Disabilites" is now available online Download the PDF now Requires free download of Adobe Reader. Top of Page Leadership Opportunity! Get involved with the APAGS Division Student Representative Network (APAGS-DSRN) Learn more about how to take advantage of this opportunity for leadership, professional development, mentoring and more! Use the Site Map to find a complete list of online APAGS resources and links. New to this site? Learn more here. APAGS CHAIR'S CORNER Konjit V. Page APAGS Chair 2008-2009 Greetings APAGS Site Visitor! Welcome to the APAGS website and to an exciting year in the life of this great organization. Click here for a special video message from me as we jumpstart the new year with APAGS. gradPSYCH The new magazine for and about future psychologists. Table of contents How to subscribe Keep the conversation going! Subscribe to gradPSYCHtalk Internship Workbook Internships in Psychology: Writing Successful Applications and Finding the Right Fit, Second Edition Carol Williams-Nickelson, PsyD; Mitchell J. Prinstein, PhD; and W. Gregory Keilin, PhD Preorder your copy now from APA books! More information on Internships Grad School Openings Each year, the APA Education Directorate collects information from departments and programs about openings available for the upcoming Fall semester. Students who are still seeking or interested in applying for openings available in various graduate programs can review the listings at the Education Directorate website APAGS Citations Read about those individuals honored with an APAGS Citation. APAGS Citation List