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Ad Hoc Committee on Psychology and AIDS: Call for Nominations
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The American Psychological Association (APA) Ad Hoc Committee on Psychological
AIDS (COPA) is seeking nominations for one new members whose terms will
begin on January 1, 2005 and end on December 31, 2007. The deadline for
submissions is September 1, 2004. The mission of COPA, and ad hoc committee
that reports directly to the APA Board of Directors, is to guide the development
and implementation of APA's organizational responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
COPA members are required to attend at least one, fact-to-face meeting
per year in Washington, DC, with expenses reimbursed by APA, and to participate
in monthly conference calls. Between meetings, members are expected to
devote a substantial portion of time to COPA projects, provide consultation
to APA Office on AIDS staff, and participate in advocacy activities as
needed.
Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in dealing with HIV/AIDS
issues as a researcher, practitioner, educator, and/or policy advocate.
COAPA seeks to involve a diverse group of psychologists, including persons
of color and individuals who are living with HIV. COPA is particularly
interested in candidates who are employed in traditional university settings
as well as candidates with expertise in the following areas: (1) HIV/AIDS
public policy; (2) international HIV/AIDS issues; and (3) technology transfer
and/or replication of effective HIV-related interventions.
Nomination materials should include the nominee's qualifications, a letter
from the nominee indicating willingness to serve on COPA, and curriculum
vita. Self-nominations are encouraged. Materials should be sent
to Robert L. Beverly, Office on AIDS, Programs Manager, 750 First Street,
NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. All material must be received by September
1, 2004.
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