American Psychological Association
FEDAC Campus/Training Representatives:
Overview Activities & Responsibilities

1) What will the FEDAC Campus/Training Representatives actually do?

• Serve as key contact at his/her institution for FEDAC Network and enlist the help of other faculty members with grassroots activities:

                    -Action Alerts (Letter-writing/Phone Calling Campaigns)
                    -Identifying Psychologist Constituents for Hill Visits
                    -Requests for Help in Drafting Congressional Testimony

• Participate in Occasional Conference Call with Regional FEDAC
  

• Conduct/Participate in Periodic Meetings with Faculty Members

2) How much time will FEDAC Campus/Training Representatives actually devote to education advocacy?

• Routine Activities (Approx. 1-2 hours/month via listserv or phone)
  (e.g., Forward/Respond to FEDAC Requests)
  

• Quarterly Conference Call w/ Regional FEDAC (Approx. 1 Hr.)
  (e.g., Discuss Issues, Recruiting Problems/Possible Solutions)
  

• Periodic Meetings with Faculty to Nurture Network (Approx. 1 Hr.)
  (e.g., Discuss Issues/Problems/Possible Solutions)

3) With whom will the FEDAC Campus/Training Representatives interact directly or occasionally?

• Regional FEDAC

• Faculty Members

• APAGS Campus Representatives

• APA Education Advocacy Staff

4) What about expenses related to FEDAC Campus/Training Representatives' work?

• Expenses related to the FEDAC Campus/Training Representatives' work are not expected to be significant. However, APA will reimburse for any expenses associated with FEDAC activity
  (e.g., mailings, telephone, etc.)

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