Become a Leader in APAGS

APAGS has openings for the following positions:

• APAGS Science Subcommittee Members
• Southwest Regional Advocacy Coordinator (RAC) for the APAGS Advocacy Coordinating Team

General Eligibility:

1. You must be a member of APAGS at the time of your application.
2. You must be enrolled in a graduate program in psychology, full time, at a regionally accredited institution.
3. To be considered for a two year term, or a second year renewal, you must be a graduate student for both years.

Application Requirements:

1. A 1-2 page cover letter that includes
   a) your interest in the position,
   b) qualifications for the position,
   c) a description of previous leadership experience that attests to your ability and potential to represent APAGS and student concerns, and
   d) a statement about your ability to meet the responsibilities of the position.
2. A copy of your Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages)
3. A brief letter of support from your Advisor, Department Chair or Program Director confirming your student status, anticipated graduation date, and a statement regarding your leadership potential.

Applications will be accepted electronically or via mail. For electronic submissions, please send applications to APAGS@apa.org. For mailed submission, please send to

APAGS
Attn: (indicate position to which you are applying)
750 First Street, NE
Washington, DC 20002-4242

If you have questions, please email APAGS@apa.org.

APAGS Science Subcommittee Members

The American Psychological Association of Graduate Students (APAGS) is seeking six science-focused psychology graduate students who are interested in serving in a national leadership role where they can advance a science-focused agenda. This position requires a one to two-year commitment. See the information below for requirements and responsibilities associated with this role.

Responsibilities for APAGS Science Committee Members:

• In collaboration with APAGS Staff, survey and monitor the needs of science-focused graduate students.
• Participate in APAGS Science committee listserv discussions to promote common interests of all graduate students.
• Participate in general APAGS listservs and provide relevant content as related to discussions on the listservs.
• Develop novel strategies for outreach and support to science oriented graduate students.
• Collaborate with APAGS Convention Committee to develop innovative science-related programming for APA Convention.
• Submit brief monthly reports to the APAGS Science Committee listserv.
• Contribute substantive articles on psychological science for the APAGS Web site.
• Review submissions for APAGS Awards and Scholarships, including Basic Psychological Science Awards.
• Mentor incoming representatives at the conclusion of your term.

Estimated Time Commitment - approximately 5-7 hours per month on average.

Funding – If a meeting is held, committee members would be fully funded for such a meeting, including travel, room and board.

Term – 1 or 2 years (Fall 2009 - Summer 2010 or Summer 2011; 3 candidates will be assigned to a 1 year term, and 3 candidates for a 2 year term)

Additional eligibility criteria –

1. Must be a science-oriented graduate student. Applications will be considered from all areas of psychological science. Ideally, we will have one member from each of the following disciplines: behavioral neuroscience/biopsychology, cognitive neuroscience/psychology, developmental psychology, industrial/organizational psychology, psychological methodology/experimental/learning, social/personality psychology, and clinical science/health psychology
2. Must be a member of APAGS. If you are not currently a member, we will consider your application if you provide documentation of your membership application in process.
3. You must submit the following materials to the APAGS Central Office, apags@apa.org :
   • A cover letter indicating the position for which you would like to apply. In this cover letter you should include a description of your experiences, background, and reasons for seeking an APAGS science committee position. You may also indicate preference for a one or two year term. Two page maximum
   • Abbreviated curriculum vitae (maximum 4 pages).
   • A brief letter of support from your Department Chair or Program Director confirming your student status, anticipated graduation date, and a statement regarding your leadership potential.

Deadline for the APAGS Science Subcommittee Members: December 1, 2009

If you have any questions or concerns, please feel free to contact -

Michael Scullin, APAGS Science Committee Chair or
Nabil Hassan El-Ghoroury, APAGS Associate Executive Director.

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APAGS-ACT Southwest Regional Advocacy Coordinator

APAGS-ACT is pleased to announce that the position of Southwest Regional Advocacy Coordinator (SW RAC) will be available now continuing through Summer 2011.

The APAGS Advocacy Coordinating Team (ACT) is composed of psychology graduate students who primarily engage in legislative advocacy work on behalf of the science and profession of psychology, in the interest of individuals studying, researching and practicing psychology, and on behalf of individuals who are the recipients of psychological services. ACT members promote the welfare of graduate students and the vigor of the profession by their participation in legislative lobbying efforts and involvement with their State Psychological Associations. APAGS-ACT represents all sub-fields of psychology equally in its legislative and advocacy efforts. Members and designees of the ACT committee assist with the recruitment, organization, and administration of the Campus Representative network to help facilitate the flow of communication between the APAGS Board and its constituents.

APAGS-ACT consists of a national chair, 6 Regional Advocacy Coordinators (RACs), 50 State Advocacy Coordinators (SACs), and over 300 campus representatives. Regional Advocacy Coordinators are responsible for leading appoximatley 9-10 State Advocacy Coordinators (grouped by geographical region) and the campus representatives in each state. State Advocacy Coordinators manage the campus representatives within each respective state/territory.

Regional Advocacy Coordinators work with State Advocacy Coordinators in their region to identify universities within states that have graduate psychology programs, and develop plans to recruit campus representatives from those programs. RACs collaborate with State Advocacy Coordinators to identify universities within their states that have graduate psychology programs, contacts those programs to recruit APAGS Campus Representatives (as needed), and leads the CR network in their states. RACs also create summaries of reports that SACs create to provide information about their general region’s efforts in advocacy. As part of their responsibilities, RACs attend APA’s annual State Leadership Conference, created to advocate for and advance professional psychology. This conference concludes every year with visits with congressional delegations and their staff to advocate for psychology issues. The ideal RAC will have experience with advocacy within the ACT Network, is an effective leader, thoughtful and organized, and able to manage a network of psychology graduate students.

Estimated Time Commitment – approximately 5-10 hours per week on average.

Funding - RACs are fully funded by APAGS to attend the State Leadership Conference.

Term – 2 years (Fall 2009 – Summer 2011)

Additional eligibility criteria – must be enrolled in a graduate program and residing in a state/territory in the western/southwestern area of the United States.

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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