Dear colleagues:
Janet has some encouraging words about the nomination process and I think we could have some excellent candidates from within the division.
Regards, Sue
Susan Krauss Whitbourne, Ph.D. Professor of Psychology 611 Tobin Hall University of Massachusetts Amherst MA 01003 413-545-4306 (O) 413-545-0996 (F) http://people.umass.edu/swhitbo
-----Original Message----- From: For communication among members [mailto:PANDP@LISTS.APA.ORG] On Behalf Of Janet Matthews Sent: Tuesday, August 22, 2006 10:43 AM To: PANDP@LISTS.APA.ORG Subject: Re: [PANDP] Call for Nominations -- COPPS and ACCA
Friends,
As a past chair of BPA, let me encourage you to nominate people you know who might have there qualifications. I have always found BPA to be very task oriented - they want people with specific backgound/interests rather than political connections or fitting specific membership categories. These groups are highly task-oriented. At the moment, I can't think of anyone who fits but hope some of you can.
Janet
----- Original Message Follows ----- From: "Jordan, Sarah" <sjordan@APA.ORG> To: PANDP@LISTS.APA.ORG Subject: [PANDP] Call for Nominations -- COPPS and ACCA Date: Tue, 22 Aug 2006 09:01:36 -0400
Call for Nominations Committee on Professional Practice and Standards (COPPS) and Advisory Committee on Colleague Assistance (ACCA)
APA's Board of Professional Affairs (BPA) is pleased to invite nominations for membership on its two committees, the Committee on Professional Practice and Standards, (COPPS) and the Advisory Committee on Colleague Assistance (ACCA).
In a continuing effort to broaden representation in APA governance, BPA seeks nominations from a wide variety ofsources. Self-nominations are welcomed.
COPPS is a standing committee to BPA. Its mission includes (1) the development, review, and evaluation of practice guidelines for providers of psychological services; (2) providing assistance with BPA to other APA bodies developing practice guidelines; and (3) monitoring, evaluating, and developing information regarding the scientific and professional aspects of psychologicalservices.
While all applicants will be seriously considered, those with experience in guideline development, psychological evaluations related to child custody and child protection matters, and those who have a legal background are particularly encouraged to apply. BPA seeks candidates who will enhance the diversity of the Committee. Well-developed writing, editorial, and information research skills are an asset to the Committee.
Participation in COPPS requires a significant annual time commitment including two meetings in Washington, DC, work on individual projects, and conference calls. Committee members cannot serve simultaneously on another APA standing or continuing board committee and no one can serve consecutive term on a committee unless an exception is voted by two-thirds of the board.
There are three appointments available on COPPS, with a three-year term beginning in January 2007.
COPPS will review nomination materials and forward its recommendations to BPA, which will select the new members in the fall of 2006.
ACCA is an advisory committee to BPA. Its mission includes: (1) investigating the unique needs of psychologists for colleague assistance; (2) promoting the development and continuation of state-level colleague assistance programs and peer assistance networks; and (3) developing relationships between state ethics committees, boards of examiners, and colleague assistance programs.
Participation in ACCA requires a significant time commitment including two meetings per year in Washington, DC, work on individual projects, and conference calls.
There is one appointment available on ACCA for a three-year term beginning in January 2007.
ACCA will review materials and forward its recommendations to BPA, which will select a new member in the fall of 2006. Nominees are particularly sought who have professional experience in intervening with mental health professionals, a background in the treatment of trauma, and organizational experience in either a training institution or an SPTA. Nominees who have previously worked with an ethics committee and/or state-level psychological association are encouraged. BPA and ACCA seek candidates who will enhance the diversity of the advisory committee.
Candidates are asked to submit the following: 1) Letter indicating his or her willingness to serve if selected 2) 75-word description of qualifications 3) Current curriculum vita
The deadline for nominations is SEPTEMBER 15, 2006. Please send nominations, including a 75-word description of qualifications, a curriculum vitae, and a letter indicating his/her willingness to serve if selected, to Ernestine Penniman, American Psychological Association, Practice Directorate, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242. Note that nominators of other individuals are responsible for ensuring that these materials are submitted. Electronic submissions are encouraged and should be sent to Ernestine Penniman at epenniman@apa.org.
