| The American Psychological Association (APA) Committee on Psychology and AIDS (COPA) is seeking nominations for the Committee on Psychology and AIDS (COPA)
DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS: DEC. 4, 2015 CALL FOR NOMINATIONS COPA is seeking nominations for two new members whose term will begin on Jan. 1, 2016, and end on Dec. 31, 2018. The mission of COPA, an ad hoc committee that reports to the Board for the Advancement of Psychology in the Public Interest (BAPPI), is to guide the development and implementation of APA’s organizational responses to the HIV/AIDS epidemic. Prospective Nominees COPA members must be APA members and are required to attend face-to-face meetings per year in Washington, D.C., with expenses reimbursed by APA, and to participate in monthly conference calls. Between meetings, members must devote appropriate levels of time to COPA projects, provide consultation to the APA’s Office on AIDS staff and participate in advocacy activities as needed. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in dealing with HIV/AIDS issues as a researcher, practitioner, educator and/or policy advocate. COPA aspires to involve a diverse group of psychologists, including persons of color, persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities, and individuals are living with HIV. At least one position will be filled by a mid-career or senior-level psychologist. COPA is particularly interested in candidates with expertise and/or experience in the following areas:
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| DEADLINE FOR NOMINATIONS Nominations and supporting materials should be sent by email to Cherie Mitchell or by mail to: Cherie Mitchell Deadline: All materials must be received no later than Dec. 1, 2015. |
COPA Call for Nominations
