APA Division 19: The Society for Military Psychology
DIVISION 19 STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
The Society for Military Psychology (Division 19) reserves three (3) positions on the Executive Committee for interested and qualified graduate students to serve as Graduate Student Representatives. As members of the Student Affairs Committee (SAC), Student Representatives are expected to advance issues of student affiliate concern within our division.
We are interested in seeking nominations to fill one (1) position to begin 1 JAN 2018.
ELIGIBILITY:
1. Applicants must be enrolled and in good standing in a graduate program in psychology, to include but not limited to clinical psychology and industrial/organizational psychology.
2. Applicants must be student affiliates of Division 19. Students who are not affiliates must apply for affiliation online (http://www.apa.org/about/division/div19.aspx) prior to submitting materials for this position.
3. Applicants must be able to commit to the position for three (3) years.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
1. Student Affairs Committee (SAC)
A. Incoming Student Representatives serve on the Student Affairs Committee as Chair-Select for a period of one (1) year. The Chair-Select is primarily responsible for communications with the student affiliates, including website development, social media, email, and other methods.
B. During the second year of tenure, Student Representatives serve on the SAC as Chair during which time they oversee the development and execution of student-related programming and events at the annual APA Convention.
C. The third year of the position requires Student Representatives to act as SAC Past-Chair during which time they oversee student awards and mentor other SAC members.
D. The three Student Representatives must fulfill all other duties and responsibilities associated with their individual SAC position.
2. Student Representatives are expected to attend the Division’s Midyear Meeting (usually held in February in Alexandria, VA) and the APA Annual Convention (held in early August). (Note: Student Representatives will be provided airfare and hotel costs to attend both meetings, as appropriate.)
3. Student Representatives report on student affairs during the Midyear Meeting and Annual Meeting.
4. Student Representatives are responsible for all aspects of the execution of the student awards process.
5. Student Representatives are expected to increase awareness and generate interest in Division 19, as well as encourage more active participation and engagement of current student affiliates in division activities.
APA Division 19: The Society for Military Psychology
APPLICATION PROCESS:
1. Applications for the Student Representative position are due by 27 October, no later than 11:59 PM EST. The Student Representative selected will be notified on 01 DEC 2017, and will begin their tenure on 01 JAN 2018.
2. Applicants must complete the Division 19 Student Representative Application Form. The application form must be typed and submitted with the following materials:
A. 2-page maximum (single spaced, typed) cover letter detailing the following information:
1) The nature of your interest in this position;
2) Leadership experience and ability;
3) Any current or previous association or experience with the military and/or military psychology (including veterans and military dependents);
4) Goals/ideas you endeavor to pursue for the position, on behalf of our division, or to advance the science or practice of military psychology.
B. 2-page maximum Curriculum Vitae including scientific publications and presentations.
C. 1-page maximum letter of recommendation from your academic advisor or major professor indicating his/her critique of your leadership ability, overall professionalism, and suitability for the position (i.e., previous awareness of your interest in military psychology).
3. The application form and additional materials listed above must be scanned into one .pdf document and submitted to the Student Affairs Committee at .
SELECTION PROCESS:
1. The Student Affairs Committee (SAC) will review all applications for completeness and eligibility.
2. The SAC will rate all applicants on the following criteria on a scale from 1-4, with 4 being the best:
A. Documented interest/experience in the field of military psychology;
B. Leadership ability/aptitude;
C. Ambition and creativity regarding plans for position
D. Professionalism (i.e., communication skills, attention to detail)
3. Each SAC member will sum the scores and average them across the three SAC members. In the event of a split decision, the SAC will provide the determining votes.
4. The Student Representative selected will be notified by the SAC via email on 1 DEC 2017.
APA Division 19: The Society for Military Psychology
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVE APPLICATION
STUDENT REPRESENTATIVECONTACT INFORMATION / PROGRAM & FACULTY ADVISOR CONTACT INFORMATION
LAST NAME:
FIRST NAME:
MIDDLE INITIAL:
SUFFIX: / SCHOOL/UNIVERSITY:
DEPARTMENT/PROGRAM:
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MAILING ADDRESS LINE 1:
MAILING ADDRESS LINE 2:
CITY:
STATE:
ZIP CODE:
MAILING ADDRESS LINE 1:
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ZIP CODE:
PREFERRED EMAIL ADDRESS:
PREFERRED TELEPHONE NUMBER: ( ) -
ALTERNATE TELEPHONE NUMBER: ( ) - / FACULTY ADVISOR NAME:
FACULTY ADVISOR TITLE:
DEPARTMENT CHAIR NAME:
FACULTY ADVISOR PREFERRED TELEPHONE NUMBER:
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YEAR IN PROGRAM:
ANTICIPATED GRADUATION DATE:
GPA:
CURRENT DIVISION 19 STUDENT AFFILIATE? (Y/N):
APAGS MEMBER #:
By signing below I am indicating that I have read and understand the roles, responsibilities, and duties of the Student Representative position. If selected for this position I promise to adhere to those guidelines and Division 19’s bylaws, and to the best of my ability, represent Division 19, my university program, and the field of military psychology with the utmost professionalism and integrity.
Applicant's Signature:______Date: ______
APA Division 19: The Society for Military Psychology
DEPARTMENTAL ENDORSEMENT: In addition to the required letter of recommendation written by the applicant's professor or advisor, this application MUST have the original signature of the Chair/head of the Department.
Signature:______Date: ______
Printed Name:______
SUBMISSION INFORMATION:
DEADLINE: Complete applications must be received by 15 October 2016 at 11:59 PM EST.
Please include the following items with your application package, scanned into a single .pdf file:
1. One (1) signed application form.
2. One copy of each of the following (total of 3), assembled in .pdf format in the following order:
A. 2-pg. Cover Letter
B. 2-pg. Curriculum Vitae.
C. 1-pg. Letter of Recommendation
(Note: Incomplete applications will not be considered. Retain a copy of all application materials for your records.)
Email your complete package to the Student Affairs Committee.
Questions can be directed to the SAC at .
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