APA's Committee on Aging wishes to infuse aging expertise broadly throughout APA governance, and encourages nominations.
Call for Nominations Advisory Committee on Colleague Assistance (ACCA) and Committee on Professional Practice and Standards (COPPS) 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 of sources. 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 psychological services.
While all applicants will be given serious consideration, those with experience in guideline development, health care and health care systems, child custody, child protection, parent coordination, and issues of aging, as well as persons with a legal background are particularly encouraged to apply. Candidates familiar with licensure board and reimbursement issues (including Medicare/Medicaid) are also desirable. Well-developed research, writing and editorial skills are an asset to the Committee. APA governance experience is a plus. As always, BPA and COPPS seek candidates who will enhance the diversity of 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 two appointments available on COPPS, with a three-year term beginning in January 2008. COPPS will review nomination materials and forward its recommendations to BPA, which will select the new members in the fall of 2007.
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 are two appointment available on ACCA for a three-year term beginning in January 2008. ACCA will review materials and forward its recommendations to BPA, which will select a new member in the fall of 2007. Nominations of individuals with experience in one or more of the following areas are particularly encouraged: Experience on a licensing board and/or leadership in a state association; experience with program development; and/or involvement with training programs in academic or institutional settings. 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, 2007. 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.
Victor Molinari, Ph.D., ABPP Professor Department of Aging and Mental Health Louis de la Parte Florida Mental Health Institute University of South Florida 13301 Bruce B. Downs Blvd. Tampa, Florida 33612-3899 (813) 974-1960 FAX (813) 974-1968 Email: vmolinari@fmhi.usf.edu Webpage: http://amh.fmhi.usf.edu/vitas/vmolinari.php
