Committee on Division/APA Relations

There shall be a Committee on Division/APA Relations (CODAPAR) which shall be generally concerned with the mutual involvement of divisions and APA in fostering psychology as a science, as a profession, and as a means of promoting human welfare and shall: 

(1) serve an advisory function to the Division Services Office and Chief Executive Officer on the mutual implication and impact of activities of APA and divisions: 

(2) provide leadership to facilitate coordination and communication among divisions and between divisions and APA; 

(3) make proposals to enhance structural, functional, and policy relations between APA and divisions; 

(4) plan and host the Division Leadership Conference; 

(5) provide leadership in developing training programs for division officers at the Division Leadership Conference, the APA annual meeting, or other such forums, to enhance the functioning and benefits offered by divisions and the diversity of the Association's members; and 

(6) act as a facilitator in resolution of disputes among divisions.

Committee on Division/APA Relations (CODAPAR) shall consist of six members, each serving a three year term, and shall report to Council through the Board of Directors. At least one member of CODAPAR shall be an early career psychologist. Two new members of CODAPAR will be appointed annually. Nominations will be solicited from divisions, with each division invited to submit a nominee for CODAPAR. Eligible nominees are APA members who are or have been divisional officers, board members or have had significant governance experience within or across divisions. Upon receipt of division nominations, CODAPAR will submit to the Board of Directors a listing of nominees along with its recommendation for achieving balance in representation of the broad interests of divisions as designated in defined slates. An additional goal shall be to achieve diversity among CODAPAR members by striving to obtain gender balance and at least one member from underrepresented groups. The Board of Directors will appoint two new members annually from the slates submitted by CODAPAR.

International Grant Program – Provides support to joint activities that enhance the work, interests or goals of two or more divisions.

Division Leadership Engagement – The Division Leadership Engagement Sessions are conducted as a large group networking session. The sessions give divisions an opportunity to discuss what they are doing to collaborate with other divisions and with APA and an open session period for divisions to discuss whatever is most important or top of mind.

Cohort Meetings – CODAPAR and APA leadership conducts yearly meetings with divisions as a way to strengthen the APA/Division relationship, establish a regular pattern of bidirectional communication, give divisions an opportunity to hear from each other and to tap into the expertise of divisions 

CODAPAR Networking Breakfast – CODAPAR’s goal with this session is to provide divisions with an opportunity to collaborate with peers and to facilitate communication among divisions and between divisions. This networking breakfast give divisions an opportunity to discuss potential collaborations with other divisions, to connect on struggles or successes, and to discuss other items that are of importance.

Sonja Wiggins (email)

Christine Tipton (email)

• 2025 Chair: Delishia M. Pittman, PhD (2024–26)
  The George Washington University
  Liaison to Divisions: 50–56
• Mary Beth Morrissey, PhD (2025–27)
  Yeshiva University
  Liaison to Divisions: 1–9
• Enedina Vazquez, PhD (2025–27)
  New Mexico State University
  Liaison to Divisions: 10–19
• Mark Sirkin, PhD (2023–25)
  Long Island University
  Liaison to Divisions: 20–29
• Elizabeth Gershoff, PhD (2023–25)
  The University of Texas at Austin
  Liaison to Divisions: 30–39
• Serdar M. Değirmencioğlu, PhD (2024–26)
  Goethe University Frankfurt a. M.
  Liaison to Divisions: 40–49
• Delishia M. Pittman, PhD (2024–26)
  The George Washington University
  Liaison to Divisions: 50–56

Board of Directors Liaison: Aldo Barritta