Director Representing Science
The Director Representing Science is a full Board member who acts as a liaison between the Scientific Affairs Committee (SAC) and the Board.
The Director Representing Science participates in all Board meetings (at a minimum, two in person which includes the board meetings at the annual convention and three virtual), providing input on key decisions, and contributing expertise or guidance on matters relevant to the organization’s mission and objectives. The Director Representing Science identifies as a scientist, should have a keen interest on matters relevant to psychological science, and represents the views of the scientific community (and specifically, those of SAC) during Board meetings.
In addition to being a member of SAC, the Director Representing Science may join and Chair other committees or be asked to participate in other board-related tasks as needed. The Director Representing Science would be eligible to put their name forward for the role of President and Chair of the Board.
Director Representing Practice
The Director Representing Practice is a full Board member who acts as a liaison between the Professional Affairs Committee (PAC) and the Board.
The Director Representing Practice actively participates in all Board meetings (at a minimum, two in person which includes the board meetings at the annual convention and three virtual), providing input on key decisions and contributing expertise on matters relevant to the organization’s mission and objectives. They identify as a Practitioner and should have a strong interest in issues related to the professional practice of psychology and the future of the profession. Additionally, they serve as an advocate for the interests and needs of practitioners, ensuring that the Board remains attuned to challenges and developments affecting the field.
In addition to being a member of PAC, , the Director Representing Practice may also join and Chair other committees or be asked to participate in other board-related tasks as needed. The Director Representing Practice would be eligible to put their name forward for the role of President and Chair of the Board.
Director Representing Education
The Director Representing Education is a full Board member who acts as a liaison between the Education and Training Committee (ETC) and the Board.
The Director Representing Education participates in all Board meetings (at a minimum, two in person which includes the board meetings at the annual convention and three virtual), providing input on key decisions, and contributing expertise or guidance on matters relevant to the organization’s mission and objectives. The Director Representing Education identifies as an educator, should have a keen interest on matters relevant to psychological science education, and represents the views of the psychology education community (and specifically, those of ETC) during Board meetings.
In addition to being a member of ETC, the Director Representing Education may join and Chair other committees or be asked to participate in other board-related tasks as needed. The Director Representing Education would be eligible to put their name forward for the role of President and Chair of the Board.
Director-at-Large
A Director-at-Large is a full Board member. Directors-at-Large are assigned tasks and roles by the Chair, which may include serving as a Committee member (e.g., Finance, Administration and Audit Committee, Governance Committee), co-Chairing a Committee (e.g., Ethics Committee), or serving as a liaison between a Committee and the Board (e.g., International Relations Committee).
The Director-at-Large participates in all Board meetings (at a minimum, two in person which includes the board meetings at the annual convention and three virtual), providing input on key decisions, and contributing expertise or guidance on matters relevant to the organization’s mission and objectives.
The Director-at-Large would be eligible to put their name forward for the role of President and Chair of the Board.