Nominations for Div. 54 officers
Consider running for Div. 54 president, member-at-large, secretary or APA Council Representative.
President-Elect
The president-elect shall be a member, fellow or voting associate member of the society elected for a term of three years during which he or she will serve as president-elect, president and past president. As president, the individual will lead the society by assuming ultimate responsibility for all ongoing programs, by leading the development of new directions; maintaining relationships with other organizations; speaking for the society in personal and public communication; and appointing all committees, liaisons and other offices of responsibility. He or she shall preside at all meetings, shall be the chairperson of the board of directors and shall perform all other usual duties of a presiding officer. Several duties begin during the president-elect year and extend through the presidential year. The past president chairs the Committee on Nominations and Elections and Nomination and Review Committees for several awards among other duties during the final year of the term.
Member-at-Large – Student/Trainee Development (2016-2018)
The member-at-large – student/trainee development (MAL-student/trainee development) shall be a member, fellow or voting associate member of the society elected for a term of three years. During his or her term, she or he shall be a member of the board of directors with the right to vote. The MAL-student/trainee development oversees the awarding of the SPP student/trainee awards and grants.
Member-at-Large – Diversity (2016-2018)
The member-at-large – diversity (MAL-diversity) shall be a member, fellow or voting associate member of the society elected for a term of three years. During his or her term, she or he shall be a member of the board of directors with the right to vote. The primary responsibility of the MAL-diversity is to serve as the chair of the Diversity Committee and to be responsible for the tasks assigned to the Diversity Committee. To be a candidate for MAL-Diversity, she or he must have been a member of the Diversity Committee for a minimum period of 6 months.
Secretary (2016-2018)
The secretary shall be a member, fellow or voting associate member of the society elected for a term of three years. During his or her term, she or he shall be a member of the board of directors with the right to vote. The primary responsibility of the secretary is to keep the minutes of the meetings of the Society and of the board of directors, and to keep the officers’ manual current.
APA Council Representative (2016-2018)
The Representative to the APA Council of Representatives shall be a member or fellow of the society elected for a term of three years. During his or her term, she or he shall be a member of the board of directors with the right to vote. Representatives to APA Council shall perform those duties required of council representatives as specified by the bylaws of the American Psychological Association. The representative shall be responsible for advising the board of directors about significant matters of business scheduled to come before APA Council. They shall also be responsible for informing the board of directors of significant actions taken by APA Council.