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Welcome to Division 45 of the American Psychological Association
The Society for the Psychology Study of Ethnic Minority Issues, a Division of the American Psychological Association, (APA), is the major representative body for psychologists who conduct research on ethnic minority concerns or who apply psychological knowledge and techniques to ethnic minority issues. The Division's purpose is to advance psychology as a science and to promote public welfare through research, to apply research findings towards addressing ethnic minority issues, and to encourage professional relationships among psychologists with these interests. It also represents ethnic minority concerns within the governance of the APA.
Passing of Our Visionary Leader, Psychologist, and Friend
Dr. Toy Caldwell-Colbert transitioned peacefully on the morning of March 12, 2008, with loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer.
Thank you in advance for your thoughts and prayers during this time of need for her immediate and extended family.
Correspondence is being accepted care of The Colbert Family, 1602 Bentbrook Drive, Champaign, IL, 61822. The memorial service was held on Wednesday, March 19, 2008, at First Presbyterian Church of Champaign at 11:00 am (see http://www.firstchurchchampaign.org/).
Toy was a dedicated psychologist and visionary member of APA committed to clinical science and practice and increasing attention to the specific needs of women and ethnic minorities (http://www.apa.org/monitor/julaug07/colbert.html). Her leadership, mentorship, and warm heart will be missed by many, including her large extended professional family. In her honor, you may wish to remember those in your personal community that may suffer from the effects of cancer and mental health.
To remember her many contributions to our personal lives, psychology, commitment to education, the family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations are made on her behalf to her beloved alma mater where she had served on the Board of Trustees:
You may donate online at http://www.spelman.edu/alumnae/giving/ or by mail to Spelman College, Office of Institutional Advancement, Box 1551, 350 Spelman Lane, SW, Atlanta, GA 30314. Please be sure to note Dr. Toy Caldwell Colbert in the memo line so that your gift may be directed accordingly.
Guest Book for Toy Caldwell-Colbert
Central State University's Provost, Dr. A. Toy Caldwell-Colbert, passes away at 56
Dr. A. Toy Caldwell-Colbert, 56, of Champaign, Illinois
A. Toy Caldwell-Colbert: Family-Placed Death Notice
2008 Call for Nominations
Click here to download the Call for Nominations for 2008 Awards.
Deadline: December 20, 2007
Click here to download the Call for Nominations for Div. 45 Officers.
Deadline: December 31, 2007
Click here to download the Call for Nominations for the Div. 45 Student Award for Research and Service.
Deadline: January 1, 2008
Division 45: 10 Votes for Council
Division 45 the APA would like increase the number of apportionment votes received by the Division during apportionment voting. Please cast your 10 votes for Division 45!
The Council of Representatives is the legislative body of APA. It comprises elected members representing a Division, State, Provincial, or Territorial Psychological Association (SPTA). The number of seats or representatives any given Division or SPTAs may have on the Council is determined by the number of “apportionment votes” it receives. Each voting member of APA is allocated 10 apportionment votes to vote in any manner s/he deems most effective. This process allows APA voting members of Divisions and SPTAs to determine which Division(s) or SPTA(s) will “best” represent her/his “voice” or interests on the Council. Ethnic minority representation is woefully small on this very important governing body (approximately 8%), and currently Division 45, whose primary mission is to represent ethnic minority psychology, has only two seats on the Council. However, many issues on the Council’s agenda impact ethnic minority psychology and keeping up with and on top of such a vast and complex agenda can often be a monumental task for two people. Therefore, Division 45 is asking for your help to ensure that ethnic minority psychology will have adequate representation on the Council. The Council apportionment ballots are mailed to members in October of each year. Please consider casting your 10 apportionment votes for Division 45 to help increase and sustain ethnic minority representation on the APA Council of Representatives .
Sincerely,
Beth Boyd, PhD
President (2007–2008)
