Nominations for the Continuing Education Committee
The Continuing Education Committee (CEC) seeks nominations for seven new members to begin three-year terms on January 1, 2027. Self-nominations are encouraged, as well as nominations from individuals, APA committees, boards, and divisions. Please note that letters of recommendation will not be considered.
As defined in APA’s Association Rules, the committee develops policy and program recommendations for the association’s continuing education (CE) program, working collaboratively with the Office of CE Sponsor Approval (CESA) and the Office of Continuing Education in Psychology (CEP).
CEC tasks and benefits
The committee’s tasks include, but are not limited to:
Reviewing all sponsors and organizations seeking APA CE sponsor approval
Working with the CESA office to support and provide guidance to organizations that want to become APA-approved sponsors
Identifying, promoting, implementing, and evaluating research, development, and innovations in CE
Possible benefits of committee participation include, but are not limited to:
Committee members have complimentary access to live webinar/video on-demand programs in recognition of their important contributions as committee members.
Exposure to the latest work being done across a wide range of topics in psychology.
Opportunities for leadership experience, mentoring, research, education, presentations, and publications
Career development opportunities through skill development
Professional collaborations and interpersonal connections with colleagues from a wide variety of backgrounds and across areas of specialization, career stages, and expertise across the country
Member responsibilities
Attend one 3-day hybrid committee meeting each year in Washington, D.C., with expenses reimbursed by APA (in April*), and one 4-day online meeting each year (in September) {* dependent upon APA policies}.
Review applications independently and coordinate with other committee members, which typically requires a minimum of 40 hours of work in the four weeks prior to each twice-yearly meeting.
Attend several orientation and calibration video calls throughout the year.
Review CE Sessions and workshops for APA convention once per year online (in December or January)
Work on Committee projects between meetings and participate in Committee conference calls and listserv discussions.
CEC members are also encouraged to attend related events at the APA Convention, if possible, although expenses cannot be reimbursed for convention activities.
Nominations to the CEC must include a full CV, a completed nomination form, and an expression of interest statement.
An association-wide note: APA is engaged in a process of transformation, placing a much greater emphasis on making an impact that clearly benefits society and improves lives. In February 2019, the Council of Representatives adopted a new strategic plan that sets APA’s organizational priorities for the next three to five years. Going forward, boards and committees will work in an integrated, collaborative, and multidisciplinary manner since no single board or committee can achieve any of the plan’s objectives on their own. Given the importance of this approach to the association’s strategic priorities, APA encourages nominees to the CEC to review the strategic plan to become familiar with the larger context in which their expertise and interests will contribute to APA’s success.
The committee welcomes nominations from all qualified psychologists. In selecting members, the committee considers a broad range of professional experiences, perspectives, and areas of expertise that support its mission. Psychologists from all backgrounds and career stages who can contribute to addressing the field’s evolving needs and challenges are encouraged to seek nomination.
Leadership positions are open to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or any other protected category under applicable federal and state law.
