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Subject: [DIV20ANN] Calls for Nominations: Teaching, Gold Medal, CYF
CALL FOR NOMINATIONS
CHARLES L. BREWER DISTINGUISHED TEACHING OF PSYCHOLOGY AWARD
American Psychological Foundation (APF) Mission and Funding
The APF provides financial support for innovative research and programs that enhance the power of psychology to elevate the human condition and advance human potential both now and in generations to come. It executes this mission through a broad range of scholarships and grants. For all of these, it encourages applications from individuals who represent diversity in race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, and sexual orientation.
The Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award program recognizes an outstanding career contribution to the teaching of psychology. Its description, application requirements, and procedures appear below.
Description
This program recognizes significant career of contributions of a psychologist who has a proven track record as an exceptional teacher of psychology. Nominees should demonstrate and will be rated on the following dimensions:
- Exemplary performance as a classroom teacher
- Development of innovative curricula and courses
- Development of effective teaching methods and/or materials
- Teaching of advanced research methods and practice in psychology
- Administrative facilitation of teaching
- Research on teaching
- Training of teachers of psychology
- Evidence of influence as a teacher of students who become psychologists
Program Goals
- Recognize individuals for outstanding accomplishment in the teaching of psychology
- Encourage continued growth and contribution in this area
Funding Specifics
- $2,000 award, all-expense paid round trip, and plaque presented at the APA convention
- Awardees are invited to give a special address at the APA convention
Eligibility Requirements
- Demonstrated achievement related to the teaching of psychology
Evaluation Criteria
- Conformance with stated program goals
- Magnitude of professional accomplishment in the teaching of psychology
Nomination Requirements
- Nomination cover letter outlining the nominee's contributions to the teaching of psychology
- Current CV and bibliography
- Up to ten supporting letters from colleagues, administrators, and former students
- (All nomination materials should be submitted or forwarded to APF in one package)
Submission Process and Deadline
Submit a completed application online at http://forms.apa.org/apf/grants/ or mailed to the American Psychological Foundation, Distinguished Teaching Awards, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242 by December 1, 2011.
Questions about this program should be directed to Kim Palmer Rowsome, Program Officer, at krowsome@apa.org<mailto:krowsome@apa.org>.
Call for Nominations
American Psychological Foundation
Gold Medal Awards
American Psychological Foundation
Gold Medal Awards
The American Psychological Foundation (APF) invites nominations for the APF 2012 Gold Medal Awards. The awards include a mounted medallion and an all-expense-paid trip for the award winner and one guest to attend the 2012 American Psychological Association (APA) Convention in Washington, DC, for two nights and three days (Coach round-trip airfare, reasonable expenses for accommodations, and meals for two individuals will be reimbursed).
The Gold Medal Awards recognize life achievement in and enduring contributions to psychology. Eligibility is limited to psychologists 65 years or older residing in North America. Awards are conferred in four categories:
• Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Science of Psychology recognizes a distinguished career and enduring contribution to advancing psychological science.
• Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Application of Psychology recognizes a distinguished career and enduring contribution to advancing the application of psychology through methods, research, and/or application of psychological techniques to important practical problems.
• Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement by a Psychologist in the Public Interest recognizes a distinguished career and enduring contribution to the application of psychology in the public interest.
• Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Practice of Psychology recognizes a distinguished career and enduring contribution to advancing the professional practice of psychology through a demonstrable effect on patterns of service delivery in the profession.
Nomination Process: Nominations should indicate the specific award for which the individual is being nominated and should include a nomination statement that traces the nominee's cumulative record of enduring contribution to the purpose of the award. There is no formal nomination form. The nominee's current vita and bibliography should be attached. Letters in support of the nomination are also welcome, but please refrain from sending supplementary materials such as videos, books, brochures, or magazines. All nomination materials should be coordinated and collected by a chief nominator and forwarded to APF in one package.
The deadline for receipt of nomination materials is December 1, 2011. Please mail materials to: American Psychological Foundation, Gold Medal Awards, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.
Questions? E-mail krowsome@apa.org<mailto:krowsome@apa.org> or call 202-336-5622
CYF Call for Nominations (2012-2014)
The Committee on Children, Youth, and Families (CYF) is anticipating two vacancies in 2012. CYF welcomes nominations from individuals interested in linking research and policy for children and families within APA and the profession. The Committee is particularly interested in candidates with substantial expertise and demonstrated experience in applying psychological knowledge to the well-being and optimal development of children, youth, and families; and in issues advancing psychology as a science and profession in the area of promoting health and human welfare. Candidates are sought who have particular expertise in contemporary issues facing children, youth, and families in the context of their socioemotional and cognitive development and mental health. Candidates who have particular interest in culturally and linguistically diverse, understudied, underserved and diverse populations are especially encouraged to apply.
Members are expected to participate in a targeted project directly related to CYF's work and mission and to APA as a whole. The project is to be completed during their three-year term on the Committee. Some examples of topics previously addressed include immigrant children, youth, and families; school drop-out prevention; psychological implications of disasters; early mental health interventions; violence against children in the family and community; child maltreatment; the mental health needs of all children and adolescents; systems of care; bullying and violence in the media; homeless youth and families; spirituality and resilience; and promotion of healthy active lifestyles and prevention of obesity in children and youth. Areas of interest to the Committee at present include education, mental health, and health disparities; suicide prevention; cultural diversity; and social media. Potential candidates are encouraged to visit the CYF website (http://www.apa.org/pi/families!
/committee) to learn more about CYF's mission and prior initiatives.
The Committee places a priority on maintaining representation within the Committee's membership that reflects the diversity of psychology and society (e.g., ethnicity, culture, gender, age, disability, sexual orientation, geographic location, and those who are employed less than full time). The candidates selected to serve on the Committee will serve for three years and will be required to attend two Committee meetings a year in Washington, DC, with expenses reimbursed by APA, and to participate in conference calls. The successful candidate is expected to attend, if possible, the informal CYF meeting held during the APA convention at the member's own expense. In addition, members are expected to work on projects and Committee business between meetings.
Each candidate is asked to submit:
(1) a letter indicating his/her willingness to serve;
(2) a brief statement describing the applicant's expertise and interest in one or two contemporary issues facing children, adolescents and families that they would bring to the Committee;
(3) two letters supporting their nomination; and
(4) a current curriculum vita.
Nomination materials including a letter from the candidate indicating a willingness to serve, an issues statement, two letters supporting their nomination, and a current CV must be received by Monday, August 29, 2011. Nomination materials received after August 29 will be held for consideration the following year. Material may be sent to CYF Nominations, c/o Amani Chatman, Public Interest Directorate, American Psychological Association, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20002-4242, by email achatman@apa.org<mailto:achatman@apa.org> or fax (202) 336-6040.
Best regards,
Amani Chatman
Program Coordinator | Children, Youth and Families Office
American Psychological Association
750 First Street NE | Washington, DC 20002
Phone: (202) 682-5113 | Fax: (202) 336-6040
Email: achatman@apa.org<mailto:achatman@apa.org> |Website: www.apa.org/pi/cyf<http://www.apa.org/pi/cyf>
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