Emil Rodolfa, PhD, was awarded a Presidential Citation for ensuring that training in applied psychology meets the highest standards for the profession and for those who seek psychologists' services.
A consummate scholar, Rodolfa's efforts to identify the competencies related to training and credentialing have contributed significantly to the field. His favorite contribution is the “cube” model. A tireless teacher, researcher and mentor, he brings an undying passion and energy to the field. He has published extensively and presented nationally and internationally on competencies, supervision and college mental health. President of the Association of Counseling Center Training Agencies, chair of the Association of Psychology Postdoctoral and Internship Centers (APPIC), and president of the Association of State and Provincial Psychology Boards (ASPPB), he is the founding editor of the APA/APPIC journal, Training and Education in Professional Psychology®. During his tenure as director of training and director of the counseling and psychological services at the University of California, Davis, he received awards from training councils, APA’s Board of Educational Affairs, ASPPB and APPIC.