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Committee seeks multilingual volunteers at convention

The Committee on International Relations in Psychology (CIRP) seeks multi-lingual volunteers who are willing to be on call for international visitors at APA's Annual Convention in Boston Aug. 20­24. While most international convention participants have a fairly solid command of English, there are always some who would like occasional help with translations or just the opportunity to take a break from English to speak their native languages.

If you speak more than one language, plan to attend the convention, and willing to volunteer your time, please contact CIRP through the APA Office of International Affairsat the APA address, (202) 336-6024, fax: (202) 218-3599.

Earn your CE in Boston

Don't forget to enroll in a Continuing Professional Education (CPE) workshop during the APA Annual Convention in Boston, Aug. 20­24. Academicians, scientists and practitioners alike can pick from 60 CPE-sponsored workshops on a variety of topics while earning CE credit. Many of the 60 workshops sponsored by the CPE committee are filling rapidly. Don't miss this opportunity for cutting-edge information on a variety of topics while you earn CE credits.

To learn more about available sessions, refer to the booklet in the May issue of the Monitor, visit APA's Web Site at www.apa.org/convention and download the enrollment form, or call (800) 374-2721, ext. 5991 to enroll.

All workshops will take place at the Boston Park Plaza Hotel across from the Boston Common. Join your colleagues in a valuable learning experience on one or more days of the convention.

Task force seeks feedback from members on test-user guidelines

APA's Task Force on Test User Qualifications (TUQ) invites members to comment on a revised draft of "Report of the Task Force on Test User Qualifications."

The task force has been charged with developing an APA policy on the criteria for determining who is qualified to administer psychological tests.

The report defines test user qualifications as the skills, knowledge, abilities, training, experience and credentials necessary to select, administer, score and interpret psychological tests in the competent and responsible manner that best serves the public interests. These tests are administered in many fields, including education, employment, health care, vocational and career counseling and forensics.

APA's Science and Practice Directorates jointly sponsor the task force, which is co-chaired by Stephen DeMers, EdD, and Samuel Turner, PhD. Members include Marcia Andberg, PhD, William Foote, PhD, Leaetta Hough, PhD, Robert Ivnik, PhD, Scott Meier, PhD, Kevin Moreland, PhD, and Celiane Rey-Casserly, PhD.

The task force released a preliminary draft to APA governance groups, council members, divisions and state associations in March 1998 for review. It spent considerable effort revising the draft based on feedback from these groups, and will distribute the draft for a final public review this spring. The task force anticipates that a final version will be sent to APA's Board of Directors and Council of Representatives for approval in 2000.

All APA divisions, state associations and governance groups, as well as a large number of external organizations will automatically receive the draft when it becomes available. The task force asks all participating associations and divisions to appoint one representative to coordinate their organization's review of the draft document. Members are encouraged to submit comments through their primary divisions.

For a copy of the draft, please contact Andrea Walker in APA's Office of Testing and Assessment at the APA address.

Nominations sought for ethnic-minority committee members

The Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA) seeks nominations for two new members to begin three-year terms of service on Jan. 1, 2000.

The committee functions as a catalyst for action on ethnic-minority issues and concerns by interacting with and making recommendations to the various components of APA's governing structure, membership and other groups.

Committee members can expect to:

* Plan, develop and coordinate various activities related to advocacy and promoting an understanding of the cultures and psychological well-being of ethnic-minority populations.

* Monitor and assess institutional barriers to equal access to psychological services and equitable representation in psychology.

To fulfill its commitment to full diversity in representation, the slates should be filled by an African-American/black male psychologist and a Latino/ Hispanic male psychologist.

Selected candidates will be required to attend two committee meetings a year in Washington, D.C., with expenses reimbursed by APA. Members also work on CEMA priorities, when necessary, between meetings. If possible, CEMA members attend the APA Annual Convention at their own expense to participate in convention programming sponsored by the committee.

Nomination materials should include the nominee's qualifications or curriculum vitae and a letter of interest to serve on CEMA. Self-nominations are encouraged.

Nominations and supporting materials should be sent no later than Sept. 1 to CEMA at the APA address.

Field testers needed for CE

APA's Office of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) invites doctoral-level psychologists interested in field testing independent study programs for CE credit. Qualified individuals must be APA members and have at least five years experience in their field.

If you are interested, contact Marcia Segura, CPE, at the APA address, (202) 336-5915.

Nominations sought for aging committee

APA's Committee on Aging (CONA) seeks nominations for two members with demonstrated interest and experience in aging issues to serve three-year terms from January 2000 to December 2002. CONA ensures that older adults, especially the growing number of women and minorities, receive the attention of the association.

Committee members plan, develop and coordinate various activities that affect the status of older adults. CONA is committed to ensuring the representation of all constituencies within APA, and encourages members with academic, clinical and research experience to apply.

Each year, CONA selects new members based on their qualifications vis-à-vis the particular slate requirements for that year. This year, the committee is especially interested in having ethnic-minority and women candidates apply for the openings.

Selected candidates will be required to attend two committee meetings a year in Washington, D.C., with expenses reimbursed by APA. Members also work on aging-committee priorities when necessary between meetings, and attend a CONA meeting during APA's Annual Convention at the member's own expense.

Nomination materials should include the nominee's qualifications, a letter from the nominee indicating willingness to serve on CONA and a curriculum vitae. Nominations are open to retired APA members or those employed less than full time.

The deadline for nominations is Aug. 1. Send all nominations and supporting materials to Weldon Bagwell, Public Interest Directorate, at the APA address.

Accreditation welcomes third-party testimony

APA's Committee on Accreditation is accepting third-party testimony from students, faculty and consumers on all programs scheduled for a 2000 site visit and periodic review.

Listings of the programs scheduled for review, instructions for provision of third-party comment, and deadlines for filing comment can be found on the World Wide Web at www.apa.org/ed/accred. html. This information is also available by contacting APA's Office of Program Consultation and Accreditation at the APA address or calling (202) 336-5979.

Nominations sought for disability committee members

APA's Committee on Disability Issues in Psychology (CDIP) requests nominations for two new members to begin three-year terms on Jan. 1.

The committee serves as a catalyst in the APA governance structure that recommends, influences, develops and advocates on issues, activities and policies related to the equitable treatment of psychologists and others with disabilities.

As stated in APA's Association Rules 150.5 and 150.5.1, CDIP shall address all areas of disability issues in psychology. The mission of the committee is to promote:

* Psychological welfare of people with disabilities.

* Inclusion of knowledge about disabilities and disability issues in education, training programs 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.

CDIP actively seeks research psychologists and practitioners with expertise in disability issues, advocacy or public interest policy relevant to a range of disabilities. A strong priority will be given to applicants who have a visible or invisible disability. The committee welcomes applications from ethnic minorities, gay men, lesbians, bisexuals, women or those living with HIV/AIDS.

Committee members are required to attend two committee meetings a year in Washington, D.C., with expenses reimbursed by APA. In the year 2000, the committee will meet March 24­26 and Sept. 22­24. Members are expected to work on projects between meetings and encouraged to attend APA's Annual Convention, which is not subsidized by the committee.

CDIP opens nominations to retired APA members or those employed less than full time.

Nomination materials, including a letter from the candidate indicating a willingness to serve and a curriculum vitae, must be received by Aug. 24 . Please forward materials to Anju Khubchandani, Public Interest Directorate, at the APA address, or contact her by (202) 336-6038, (202) 336-5662 (TTY).



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