Volunteer to spread the word about APA benefits for members and students

APA seeks university and college faculty members who are interested in publicizing information about APA resources for students on their campuses. Interested faculty should send their contact information to the Department Volunteer Network at dvn@apa.org or call (800) 374-2721, ext. 5584. The information will be kept confidential and used only to inform volunteers of APA events, products and services.

Two new members sought for Committee on Women in Psychology

APA's Committee on Women in Psychology (CWP) is seeking nominations for two new members to begin three-year terms in January 2004.

The committee seeks candidates with demonstrated interest and experience in women's issues to serve on the committee, which works with and makes recommendations on women's issues to APA's governance, APA's membership and Div. 35 (Society for the Psychology of Women).

CWP seeks at least one new member who is actively involved in public policy issues and--to fulfill the committee's commitment to diversity in representation--one new member who is an ethnic-minority psychologist. Letters of nomination should clearly describe the candidate's specific qualifications relative to these criteria. Nominees must be full members of APA with extensive governance experience.

Committee members are required to attend a committee meeting in Washington, D.C., with expenses reimbursed by APA. Committee members also work on CWP priorities between meetings and are expected to participate in a monthly committee conference call. If possible, members also attend a CWP meeting at their own expense held during APA's Annual Convention.

The nomination deadline is Sept. 2. Nomination materials should include the nominee's qualifications, a letter from the nominee indicating a willingness to serve on CWP and a current curriculum vitae. Self-nominations are welcome, and nominations are open to members who are retired or employed less than full time. Send nomination materials to Danielle R. Dickerson, APA Women's Programs Office, at the APA address; e-mail: ddickerson@apa.org.

APA committee seeks experts on youth and family issues

The Committee on Children, Youth and Families (CYF) is seeking applicants for two position openings in 2004. The committee favors candidates who have experience applying psychological knowledge to the well-being and optimal development of children, youth and families, and expertise in the advancement of psychology in health and human welfare. Candidates with expertise in infancy and early childhood and in promoting positive mental health are especially welcome.

New members will serve for three years and are required to attend one committee meeting a year in Washington, D.C., with expenses reimbursed by APA, and a meeting during APA's Annual Convention at the member's own expense. They are also asked to participate in regular conference calls. In addition, members are expected to work an average of 10 hours per month on CYF-related issues. Committee members are also encouraged to lead a project--such as a publication, conference, task force or work group--during their service.

Topics previously addressed by the committee include immigrant children, school dropout prevention, sexuality education, early mental health interventions and day care.

Candidates should submit a letter indicating willingness to serve, a brief project proposal of no more than one page and a current curriculum vitae. The committee seeks to maintain a membership that reflects the diversity of psychology and society (e.g., ethnicity, culture, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation and geographic location).

The deadline for submissions is Aug. 1. Although not required, candidates may have no more than three letters supporting their nominations submitted to the committee. Send materials to CYF Nominations, c/o Trena King, Public Interest Directorate, at the APA address.

--J. CHAMBERLIN