Goodheart, Overmier elected to APA Board
Members have elected Carol D. Goodheart, EdD, an independent practitioner, and re-elected J. Bruce Overmier, PhD, researcher and professor of psychology, to APA's Board of Directors.
APA mailed ballots to members of the 2000 Council of Representatives on July 2. A total of 126 ballots were tabulated.
Overmier, who studies psychobiological foundations of motivation, learning and memory in animal models of human dysfunctions, earned his degree in learning psychology from the University of Pennsylvania in 1965. His priorities include strengthening psychological science and facilitating its contributions to human health and welfare.
Goodheart, who specializes in health psychology, earned her degree in counseling psychology from Rutgers University in 1978. She plans to focus on priorities that include membership, public awareness, public policy, diversity, advocacy and employment.
The terms for both will begin on Jan. 1 and end on Dec. 31, 2004.
Publication about providing emergency medical services for children available free to members
APA has published the literature review and bibliography Helping the EMS Professional: The Stress of Providing Emergency Medical Services for Children. The first copy is free upon request; bulk copies are $2 each.
The document reviews the need for crisis intervention programs for emergency services personnel, especially providers of emergency medical services to children. Support for the publication came from the Emergency Medical Services for Children Program, Maternal and Child Health Bureau, Health Resources and Services Administration, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. For copies, contact the Public Interest Initiatives Office at (202) 336-6046.
Apply now for APA Congressional Fellowship Program
APA invites applications for the 2002-03 Congressional Fellowship Program, which sponsors four psychologists to serve as special legislative assistants on the staff of a member of Congress or congressional committee for a one-year period.
One fellowship position is dedicated for an individual with interests in HIV/AIDS-related policy. The fellowship program is intended to encourage more effective use of scientific knowledge in government, and to broaden the perceptions of the research, practice, and governmental communities about the value of psychology-government interaction. Activities may include conducting legislative or oversight work, assisting in congressional hearings and debates, and preparing speeches and briefing materials.
Prospective fellows must demonstrate competence in scientific and/or professional psychology and display sensitivity toward policy issues and a strong interest in applying psychological knowledge to national issues.
The deadline for receipt of applications is Dec. 21. For more information, please contact Daniel Dodgen, PhD, in APA's Public Policy Office by phone at (202) 336-6068.
APA requests member comments on guidelines for animal use
APA's Board of Scientific Affairs seeks members' comments on a draft document prepared by its Committee on Animal Research and Ethics (CARE).
The document, "Guidelines for the Use of Animals in Behavioral Projects in Schools (K-12)," is a revision of the document approved by APA's Council of Representatives in 1998. The draft document was on the agenda for the governance groups at the spring 2001 consolidated meetings. Comments are also being solicited from divisions and state and provincial associations.
Interested members may obtain a copy of the draft document by contacting Demetrice Blanger-Utley in APA's Science Directorate at (202) 336-5944. The deadline for receipt of comments is Jan. 15.
Faculty volunteers sought to tout APA benefits
APA seeks university and college faculty members who will volunteer to disseminate information about APA membership, books, journals and other products and services on their campuses.
For information, contact David DeVito in the Membership Department, at the APA address, by calling (800) 374-2721 ext. 5584; TDD: (202) 336-6123; fax: (202) 216-7628.
University sites chosen to develop graduate-level curricula in occupational health psychology
Colorado State University, the University of South Florida and the University of Texas at Austin have received financial awards for their proposals to develop and implement core curricula for graduate students in occupational health psychology (OHP).
The funds were provided by a five-year cooperative agreement between APA and the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), which will conclude at the end of 2002.
A new specialty within psychology, OHP refers to the application of psychology to protecting and promoting the safety, health and well-being of workers, and to improving the quality of work life. The cooperative agreement builds on earlier efforts by APA and NIOSH to promote research, education and training in the field of OHP.
At Colorado State University, Peter Chen, PhD, will direct the activities of a steering committee to develop a cluster of graduate courses for the OHP program. Faculty envision building a joint graduate program between the department of psychology and the department of environmental health to produce doctoral-level educators in occupational safety and health, with a concentration in OHP. Interested students should contact Chen at chenp@lamar.colostate.edu for specific information about the program.
At the University of South Florida, Paul Spector, PhD, will oversee the development of an interdisciplinary concentration in OHP, based on a joint effort between faculty from the psychology department and faculty from the College of Public Health. Interested students should contact Spector at spector@chuma.cas.usf.edu for specific information about the program.
At the University of Texas at Austin, the OHP program will be directed by Charles J. Holahan, PhD, with co-investigator James Pennebaker, PhD. The grant will finance the development, implementation and evaluation of a new OHP training track in the department of psychology. Contact Holahan at holahan@psy.utexas.edu for specific information about the University of Texas at Austin program.
These awards will support the OHP program development in 2001 and 2002 in preparation of course offerings in 2002 and 2003. Eight other universities received awards in previous years: Bowling Green State University, Clemson University, Kansas State University, Portland State University, Tulane University, University of California at Los Angeles, University of Houston and the University of Minnesota. Descriptions of their programs and faculty can be found at the general OHP Web site: www.cdc.gov\niosh\ohp.html.
Want to try your hand at editing?
APA's Publications and Communications (P&C) Board has opened nominations for the editorships of five journals for the 2004-09 term:
* Journal of Experimental Psychology: Animal Behavior Processes.
* Journal of Personality and Social Psychology: Personality Processes and Individual Differences.
* Journal of Family Psychology.
* Psychological Assessment.
* Psychology and Aging.
Candidates should be APA members and be available to start receiving manuscripts in early 2003 to prepare for issues published in 2004. Please note that the P&C Board encourages participation of members of groups currently underrepresented in the publication process and would particularly welcome such nominees. Self-nominations are also encouraged.
To nominate candidates, prepare a statement of one page or less in support of each candidate and send to:
* Lucia A. Gilbert, PhD, and Linda Spear, PhD, for JEP: Animal Behavior Processes.
* Sara Kiesler, PhD, for JPSP: Personality Processes and Individual Differences.
* Susan McDaniel, PhD, and Mark Appelbaum, PhD, for Journal of Family Psychology.
* Lenore W. Harmon, PhD, for Psychological Assessment.
* Randi C. Martin, PhD, and Joseph Campos, PhD, for Psychology and Aging.
The first review of nominations will begin Dec. 14. Address all nominations to the appropriate search committee at the APA address, c/o Karen Sellman, P&C Board Search Liaison.
Apply now for APA/Minority Fellowship Program
APA's Minority Fellowship Program (MFP) is accepting applications for its fellowship programs in psychology and neuroscience. The programs are designed to stimulate research interest in ethnic-minority mental health, substance abuse and/or HIV/AIDS research and practice by providing financial support and mentoring to individuals pursuing doctoral degrees. Applicants must be American citizens or permanent residents, enrolled full time in a doctoral program at the time the fellowship is awarded (mental health and substance abuse services applicants must be in an APA-accredited program) and demonstrate a commitment to a career in psychology or neuroscience related to ethnic-minority mental health/substance abuse/HIV-AIDS or neuroscience.
For details about each fellowship, see the September Monitor or contact the MFP office at (202) 336-6127.
Download an application from the MFP Web site at www.apa.org/mfp, request an application via e-mail at MFP, or write to APA/MFP Fellowship at the APA address.
MFP Fellowship applications will be accepted through Jan. 15.
Time to renew your dues!
The 2002 dues statements for Members, Associate members and Fellows were mailed in late September.
The deadline for payment is Nov. 9. Prompt payment ensures that your records will be updated and that delivery of the Monitor and American Psychologist, APA membership card and other important benefits will not be interrupted.
Paid membership also provides a credit toward your journal of choice, discounts on APA books, delivery of directorate newsletters and continued eligibility for APA Insurance Trust programs.
For more information, contact APA Membership at (800) 374-2721, (202) 336-5580; TDD: (202) 336-6123; fax: (202) 336-5568; e-mail: Membership
Renew your discounted subscriptions
APA members receive order forms this month for renewing their discounted subscriptions for 2002. Those who have paid their 2002 dues may apply the journal credit toward their subscription order. Return the form before the Nov. 19 deadline to ensure uninterrupted service.
Student, International and High School Teacher Affiliates also receive their fee statement/journal order forms this month.
Student Affiliates receive subscriptions to the American Psychologist and the Monitor on Psychology upon payment of their fee. They are also entitled to use a $10 journal credit toward the purchase of APA periodicals.
International and High School Teacher Affiliates receive a subscription to the Monitor upon payment of fees and may subscribe to the American Psychologist at a discounted rate. They are also entitled to subscribe to all APA periodicals at the discounted rates.
For more information on subscriptions, contact Subscriptions at the APA address, (800) 374-2721, (202) 336-5600; TDD: (202) 336-6123; fax: (202) 336-5568; e-mail: Subscriptions.
Questions relating to member or affiliate status should be directed to Membership at the APA address, (800) 374-2721, (202) 336-5580; TDD: (202) 336-6123; fax: (202) 336-5568; e-mail: Membership
--K. HEWLETT
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