Becoming a Fellow in Division 20
Division 20 welcomes self- and other nominations for Fellow status in APA and the Division. There are two processes: (1) if you are currently not a Fellow in any APA Division, you would be applying for initial Fellow status; or (2) if you are already a Fellow in another APA Division, and you are a member of Division 20, you can request consideration for Fellow status as well in Division 20. The process for each is described briefly below.
Individuals interested in nominating colleagues for Fellow status can consult a list of those who currently hold Fellow status in Division 20 by visiting the Division 20 website (http://apadiv20.phhp.ufl.edu/) and clicking the “List of Div. 20 Fellows” option under the “Directories/Contact” tab.
The APA requirements for Division 20 members to be nominated to Initial Fellow status are available on the APA website (http://www.apa.org/membership/fellows/index.aspx). You can also read the Division 20 criteria at (http://www.apa.org/membership/fellows/division-20.pdf). Nominees and potential nominees should be aware of the importance of the nominee’s self-statement which makes clear exactly how the nominee has made “unusual and outstanding contributions or performance in the field of psychology” (an APA requirement as stated on the website). Also, although not mandatory, evidence of involvement in APA in general and Division 20 in particular is very helpful and greatly strengthens the application. Recommenders must fill out two forms: one is called a “Worksheet” and contains a rating scale; the second form (the “Fellow Status Evaluation Form”) includes the actual letter of recommendation. Nominees are expected to send both of these forms to their recommenders (unless someone else is handling the entire nomination process). All of the materials for Initial Fellow applications must be submitted to John Cavanaugh no later than December 1, 2011.
The application process for individuals who are already Fellows of an APA Division is far simpler, requiring only a current CV and brief cover letter sent directly to John Cavanaugh. The deadline for submitting materials for Current Fellows is May 1, 2012.
Please contact John Cavanaugh (jcavanaugh@passhe.edu) if you have any questions.
John
John C. Cavanaugh, Ph.D., Chancellor
Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education
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