Our Executive Committee has positions for which we are soliciting nominations. Please consider nominations (and/or self-nominations) for the following Division 16 vacancies:
1. President-Elect
The President-Elect, as an officer of the Division, serves as a consultant to the President and to the Past President, and—when necessary—as Acting President. A primary objective of this officer is to prepare for the Presidency. In this capacity, the President-Elect serves as the Division “whip.” This term is used in the same sense as the term is used in the US Congress, and refers to the task of helping Vice Presidents and Committee-Chairs stay on task with their assigned duties and commitments. This function is carried out with the advice and consent of the President. In addition to aiding in the completion of Division Business, this function helps the President-Elect become familiar with Division committee persons and projects, further enhancing the transition to the role of President.
2. Vice President for Convention Affairs
The Vice President for Convention Affairs is responsible for planning the convention schedule at the Annual APA Convention, coordinating public meetings through the Division hospitality suite and public relations with constituent school psychology organizations (e.g., NASP, ISPA, ABPP, TSP, CDSPP, SSSP, etc.). This Vice President has responsibility for monitoring and liaison activities with the APA Board of Convention Affairs and the APA Directorate for Public and Member Communications.
You may recall that a call for nominations was sent in November. However, we would like to send out one more announcement for nominees. Please send all Division 16 nominations to Dr. Lea A. Theodore (LTheodore@wm.edu) by Monday, February 1, 2016, 5:00 p.m. EST.