The American Psychological Association's Committee on Ethnic Minority Affairs (CEMA) is seeking nominations for two new members to begin 3-year terms of service on January 7, 2007. 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 the APA's governing structure, APA membership, and other groups.
Committee members plan, develop, and coordinate various activities related to both advocacy and promoting an understanding of the cultures and psychological well-being of ethnic minority populations, and monitoring and assessing institutional barriers to equal access to psychological services and equitable representation in the profession of psychology.
To fulfill its commitment to full diversity in representation, the slates should be filled by an Asian American/Pacific Islander female psychologist and an American Indian/Alaskan Native male psychologist.
Selected candidates will be required to participate in no less than two committee meetings a year. No more than two meetings will be convened at APA headquarters in Washington, DC. 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 CEMA.
Nomination materials should include the nominee's qualifications (including a statement of relevant experience), a current curriculum vita and a letter of interest to serve a three term on the CEMA if appointed. Self-nominations are encouraged. Nominations and supporting materials should be sent no later than July 1, 2006, to the Office of Ethnic Minority Affairs at the APA address.
