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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.
Division 45 Executive Committee Call for Nominations
We are seeking nominations for the following positions on the Division 45 Executive Committee. Serving on the EC is an excellent opportunity to get more involved with leadership within the Division. If you or someone you know might be interested in any of these positions, please nominate yourself or someone else. If you do nominate someone other than yourself, you should be sure that this person is willing to run for the position.
We invite nominations for the following positions in the executive committee of Division 45 (see below). Nominations and questions can be sent to Manny Casas, Chair of Awards and Nominations Committee, at <casas@education.ucsb.edu>. The persons nominated will eventually be asked to write a brief perspective on what they believe makes them eligible to carry out the responsibilities inherent in the position they are seeking. Nominations are due by January 21, 2010.
• President-Elect (American Indian Slate) (Aug 2010-Aug 2011)
• Council Rep (Jan 2011-Dec 2013)
• Member-at-Large (African American Slate) (Jan 2011-Dec 2013)
Thank you.
Manny Casas
Past President
Division 45 Call for Nominations for Professional Awards
Deadline: February 5, 2010
Division 45 Call for Nominations for Student Awards for Research and Service
Deadline: February 5, 2010
The Inaugural APA Division 45 Conference
The Society for the Psychological Study of Ethnic Minority Issues (Division 45) will be hosting its first-ever conference outside of the APA convention on June 17–19, 2010. The conference will be held on the campus of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. There will also be a pre-conference professional development opportunity for ethnic minority graduate students and early career professionals on Thursday, June 17, 2010.
The goals of this meeting are to provide a forum for:
- The presentation of state-of-the-art research related to the psychological condition of individuals from all ethnic minority groups within the United States;
- The professional development of ethnic minority researchers (students and professionals);
- Greater networking and collaboration among researchers conducting research on ethnic minority issues across various fields of psychology.
There will be an opportunity to present posters, symposia, panel discussions and workshops. The Call for Proposals ends on February 15, 2010, at 11:59 EST. Early registration ends on May 30, 2010, at 11:59 EST. You must register in Ann Arbor after that date at onsite rates. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER.
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
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 .
