TABLE OF CONTENTS
ARTICLES

   EDITORIAL
   Renew, Revitalize
   By Halford H. Fairchild, 3

FEATURE ARTICLE
Male-Female Sexual Relationships, Yoruba Value Systems, and the African’s Psyche and Attitude Toward Extramarital Affairs of Public Figures
   By Mojisola F. Tiamiyu, 4

Notes on the Ninth Annual Imhotep Student Research Conference
By Afi Samella Abdullah, 9

Proposed Revisions to The ABPsi By Laws, By Paris Finner-Williams, 10

Convention Supplement, Supplement Pages 1-13, By Art Atwell, et al.

Membership Renewal/Referral Forms, Supplement Pages 14-16, by Michele Roberts

ANNOUNCEMENTS, 14
Student Circle Contacts, 15
Events, 15
Email Directory, 16

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING, 18
   Job Opportunities and Internships, 18

 Within the pages of this issue of Psych Discourse are national and chapter membership forms for the membership year 2001-2002.  (Credits are due to Michele Roberts, National Administrator, for the revamping of these forms as well as the referral form also contained herein.)
 The ABPsi membership year runs from August 1 to July 31st.  It is time for members to renew their dues for the new membership year.
 But as one who has served The ABPsi for many years, I can testify to the habitual slowness of our members to renew their dues.  Our membership reaches a peak in the Spring and Summer, and then falls dramatically in the Fall as too many members delay their membership renewal until the Winter.  This wreaks havoc on the financial and human resource health of The ABPsi.
 The Board of Directors is committed to renewing the vitality of The ABPsi, but we can only do so through the active participation of our members.  The ABPsi is a membership organization.  Our mission is to illuminate and liberate the African mind, body and spirit.  Our chief tools to accomplishing this mission are you, our members.
 Our current membership is almost an embarrassment as we now have fewer than 1000 members worldwide.  That number could easily double or triple with sufficient outreach by those who are committed to this organization’s health and well being.
 Let each of us commit, today and this month, to renewing our dues, and to reaching out to those who share a commitment to The ABPsi’s mission.  Let each of us commit to recruiting new and returning members to The ABPsi.  The need for a healthy membership has never been greater as African people throughout the Diaspora continue to suffer from the mental and physical dis-tress of colonialism and neo-colonialism.  Let each of us adopt those ten two letter words of commitment:  “If it is to be, it is up to me!”
 
 

Psychologists throughout the African Diaspora continue to call for an African-centered Psychology. The Association of Black Psychologists' 1998 national convention theme was "Creating A Community of Healers," and one of plenary session's goals was to encourage African-centered social change (Bentley, 1998). Also, several journals such as the Journal of Black Psychology, the Annals of African-Centered Psychology, and the Journal of the Institute of Psychoafricalysis encourage the submission of theoretical and empirical studies that explain African worldviews and cultures.

Members of many societies are interested in what influences male-female sexual relationships, and particularly have a fascination for gossips about the extramarital affairs of public figures such as Bill Clinton, Prince Charles and Jesse Jackson. People’s responses to this topic cannot be divorced from their own cultural background, among many other factors. My initial reaction to stories of extramarital affairs of public figures has always been that the orchestration of these stories is an aspect of the USA cultural environment and outlook. In this article, I have taken the liberty to reflect on my own cultural attitude to extramarital affairs as a Yoruba (Nigerian) woman living and working in the USA.

I attempt first to examine the topic of extramarital affairs by considering what type of person or action is acceptable to or valued by the traditional Yoruba mind. Next, I attempt to use traditional Yoruba value systems to analyze male-female sexual relationships in general, and the seemingly different reactions along race lines regarding extramarital affairs.

Before going into the details of traditional Yoruba values of truthfulness, kindness, respectfulness, bravery and diplomacy, let me first give some background information about the Yoruba people who form one of the four major sociolinguistic groups of the traditional and modern day Nigeria. The other three groups are the Fulani, the Hausa and the Igbo with whom the Yoruba people have had close cultural linkages long before colonial times. The Yoruba people with an estimated current population of 30 million, can be subdivided into 11 dialect subgroups. Since the early part of the 19th Century, these subgroups have been known to have binding cultural factors such as a common origin, language, and political structure. In particular, the subgroups share a common ancestral home -- Ile-Ife, which is reputed to be a cradle of Yoruba civilization established elsewhere than Nigeria where other groups of Yoruba descent can be found. Today, people of Yoruba origin can be found in other parts of West Africa especially Republic of Benin, Togo and Sierra Leone. They are also found in the other side of the Atlantic Ocean (especially Brazil, Haiti, Cuba and the West Indies). This Yoruba Diaspora was caused mainly by the Atlantic slave trade.

 In an attempt to reflect upon my cultural background in examining the issue of extramarital affairs, I will consider what type of person or action is acceptable to or valued by the traditional Yoruba mind. The Yoruba people normally base their judgment of a good person or an acceptable action on the presence or absence of certain values or attributes of behavior (Babatunde, 1992). Foremost among these attributes are truthfulness (isotito), kindness (inu rere), respectfulness (iteriba), bravery (ise igbójú) and diplomacy (iwòntúwònsin). In specific terms, the questions which Yoruba people ask when they have to assess an action or a situation as being acceptable or not, are based on these attributes as follows: Is this action based on truth or kindness or respectfulness? Is it an act of bravery or diplomacy? The particular attribute(s) used to test an action or a situation or a person will depend on the circumstances of the cases under consideration.

 Some cases may be tested on one attribute only. Others may require many attributes, depending on their relevance or applicability. A particular case will determine the attribute or combination of attributes that will be used. In other words, each case is likely to be unique. Apparently there may be no logical connection between the combination of attributes for one case or another. In fact, the application of one attribute may not allow for the application of another attribute in a particular case. For instance, there may be a case where the determination of what is appropriate is to be based solely on truthfulness, in which case, kindness will not be a reasonable attribute. In short, speaking the truth may offend against kindness in certain circumstances in the Yoruba people’s understanding of both attributes. The Yoruba people may be perfectly aware of the demands of such attributes. However, if strict adherence to them would lead to greater evil in the community in terms of friction or fission, the determination may therefore be based on yet another attribute, for instance diplomacy, in order to exercise “mental reservation” by not speaking the truth. Another example may be cited among the Yoruba people since the fundamental duty of the corporate lineage is to ensure its survival, as a united whole, offenses against truthfulness have a less damaging effect than those against lineage unity. In not speaking the truth, an individual may have opted for the lesser of two evils.

 It is almost important to note that each attribute or quality of any phenomenon may be presented in a tripartite form, namely, the positive and the negative extremes or polar-ends, and the mediating tendency to a middle-of-the-road position, which is a tendency towards moderation. From available records, the Yoruba people, like many other groups, are constantly aware of their limitations and they therefore make a clear distinction between the extremes of behavior, none of which they approve of (Gbadegesin, 1991). They have a preference for moderation.

 We shall now focus on the five mentioned values/attributes with a view to deduce how relevant each is to evaluating male-female sexual relationships in general, and extramarital affairs in particular.

Truthfulness

Yoruba people have a tendency to attribute human traits to non-physical objects of discussion. This is seen in their tendency to discuss truthfulness in terms of one of the five senses – taste (hence the proverb, “truth is bitter”). However, it is not the felt distasteful quality of a thing that is important but the effect of repulsion and consequent isolation, which it brings about, that forms the common ground of comparison between the sense of taste and the quality of truthfulness.

Truthfulness is an admirable quality in the Yoruba person, but the context in terms of the good or evil it can do to the community is essential. The timeliness or otherwise of speaking the truth is part of the criteria that determines the maturity of an individual in the community. Truthfulness embraces reliability, and reliability itself presupposes trust. While a truthful person will be relied upon to speak the truth when occasion demands, if s/he is reliable, s/he would not be expected to speak the "truth" if it were harmful to the one who confides in him/her. Should an individual fail to make this subtle distinction, s/he will not be considered reliable; that is, s/he will be seen as untrustworthy. Although Yoruba people admire a truthful person, they disapprove of someone who provides truthful information that implicates others and causes conflict in the society. In ridiculing such an act, they say, "tale-bearing on others does not win much money, it only guarantees worthless praise." However, the attitude of the Yoruba people shifts from disapproval to approval when someone takes it upon him/herself to inform the Oba (King) or the elders about the plan of some perceived mischief-makers to cause civic disobedience or disturbance in the community or to undermine constituted authority. In one proverb they maintain that, "the king hears all that is said in farmlands and in towns; it is the inhabitants who make this feat possible." So, if an individual had reported to the FBI the activities of an American serving as a spy for Saddam Hussein of Iraq, s/he will be seen in a positive light. Thus, implicit in the shift among the Yoruba people is the fact that the consequence or goal of truthfulness constitutes its context of rationality.

Kindness

Among Yoruba people, kindness should be commensurate with position in life. In particular, a position achieved through hard work and the commitment of self-effort--that is, human resources--is highly regarded. It bestows achieved status that places obligation on the achiever to be kind -- that is, to spread the fruit of his/her success around relations and followers, since s/he is adjudged to be privileged. However, the Yoruba people disapprove of "too much kindness" -- e.g., neglecting one’s duties and performing other people’s duties for them. The individual is often reminded of his/her duties to himself/herself with the proverb "if embers fall on you and your child simultaneously, you should first remove the one on your body." Furthermore, the Yoruba people believe that one should begin acts of kindness at home by taking care of one’s extended family before the society because "it is from home that we take treasures to the larger society." For those who prefer to show generosity to outsiders without a thought for their own kith and kin they are reminded that, "one does not, in an attempt to protect others from harm, lose one’s head." In this sense, men engaged in extramarital affairs have “lost their heads,” as it can be argued that they are being inconsiderate to their wives, children, and the immediate persons who ought to benefit from them and who therefore should not be offended directly or indirectly. The Yoruba people do not disapprove of "over kindness" because it does not guarantee any apparent interest for the one, who performs it. However, kindness in order to receive sexual gratification is glaringly disapproved by the Yoruba people. Although they encourage people to reach out of themselves and help others in need, it is equally required that the act should not bring about unkindness to self and to those connected with the performer.

Respectfulness

Respectfulness among the Yoruba people is mostly respect for seniority to which they pay considerable attention in their relationships with one another. Seniority could be in respect of age (of birth), status (of who is first there), and authority (of rank or power). The most senior is always accorded the highest respect. Age is invariably the most important criterion in assigning position to people, when status and authority hardly come up for consideration. In the order of priority for securing a benefit, people are expected to take their turns according to their age, with the most elderly first. In taking turns to address a gathering, the reverse order is invariably adopted as the oldest person is expected to be the repository of knowledge who is most qualified to speak last so as to enable all others from the youngest to have exhausted their wisdom.

 According to the criterion of status, the first person to be accorded any particular privilege or honor is regarded as the most senior from that point of view. For instance, a woman who is the first to be married into a polygamous household is the “iya’le” (senior wife) in spite of her age, and others take their places behind her in the order of their being married to the same man. Seniority by authority is reckoned on the basis of the degree of authority invested in the person concerned. For example, an Oba (King) automatically comes first in his kingdom and the first wife is the first lady citizen. Whichever way a person gains the first position s/he is given all the respect due to that position. Among the Yoruba people, the Oba’s inadequacies are not for commoners to condemn in public. A public figure’s extramarital affairs would never be a matter for public discussion (not to talk of condemnation) among the Yoruba people. At the worst, the elders of the society would meet in their own conclave to adjudge the impropriety. Other members of the society who have any views to express would pass such views to the Council of Elders. In accordance with the requirements of the quality of seniority, the failures of the most senior are not matters for the deliberations of the "commoners."

Bravery

Among the Yoruba people, the concept of bravery embraces ideas about power and wisdom. There are three types of power: physical, metaphysical/medicinal, and moral. Each of these forms of power could be too little, too much, or in moderation according to the Yoruba people. They regard bravery as an essential attribute in a person -- male or female. A brave person is one who does not give up easily and puts all his/her best to turn moments of apparent defeat into victory. However, when an extreme situation shows that any act of courage or bravery would be most harmful to the individual, the Yoruba people ridicule anyone who musters courage in such a situation. The individual will be reminded that, "Wisdom is superior to brutal force." The possession of moral power is also vital to the criteria, which distinguishes a brave person from a fool and a weakling. From their point of view, those who comment on the extramarital affairs of public figures do not exhibit traits of moral power.

From the Yoruba people’s point of view, another quality in a person associated with the idea of bravery is the ability to endure. They see endurance as a prerequisite for success. They say, "Consistent perseverance is the medicine of success and wealth." Not until one has tried any worthwhile venture and failed three times is s/he exonerated from the accusation of lack of endurance. The number three stands for finality. To persist when all indications show that no solution is forthcoming after the third attempt is regarded as foolhardiness. Many of the commentators on the extramarital affairs of public figures may be considered foolhardy for continuing to pester participants even after they admit to engaging in inappropriate sexual relationships, and express guilt and regret. According to the Yoruba people, you have to desist from pursuing a thief who took to his heels and dropped the goods he was about to steal after acquiescing that he was a thief by running away.

Diplomacy

Among the Yoruba people, whenever a matter affecting a public figure in the community is to be adjudged, considerable attention has to be given to the manner in which the matter is being handled. They contend that even though the law should not be a respecter of persons, the manner of dealing with the offence of an acknowledged leader should be brought to the attention of the public without detracting unduly from the aura of the position the offender is occupying. Accordingly, they contend proverbially that, “the downfall of an Imam (Islamic leader) should not be witnessed or monitored by a novice.” In other words, authority and leadership should not be brought down in-discretely or tactlessly. The Yoruba people would normally expect some degree of decorum in publicizing and advertising the extramarital affairs of public figures such as Bill Clinton or Jesse Jackson, by virtue of their positions in the society. The Yoruba people would hinge their expectations on the assumption that the vices and/or virtues of the individual are a reflection of the vice and/or virtues of the society. In short, whenever a finger of accusation is being pointed at the accused, four other fingers on the same hand are being pointed at the accuser.

 While it can be said by a Yoruba person that the extramarital affair of Prince Charles of the British royal family was discussed and treated with a high degree of decorum and diplomacy, for instance, that of Bill Clinton, by comparison, was handled without finesse and diplomacy. The lack of decency in how details of Clinton’s sexual escapades are orchestrated by the print and electronic media in the USA would make a Yoruba mind recoil as the Americans literally stripped their ex-president naked in the market place. The media celebrated their victory over Clinton by chanting, “Presidents aren’t like kings, but they aren’t supposed to be like the rest of us either” (Time Magazine, August 24, 1998, p. 36). Here lies the difference between the Yoruba perspective and the American illusionary perception of their ex-president and his extramarital affairs. The Yoruba people perceive their Obas (Kings) as persons belonging to two different worlds – the world of a deity, almost as high as an ancestor, and the world of a living human being, precisely like any of us. To judge his action at any time he is expected to be in the sky with the gods, or on earth with other mortals.

In considering Yoruba value systems and public figures that engage in extramarital affairs, we could have adopted a more scientific approach of taking a sample, or a comprehensive opinion poll of the public. Such an exercise would have just given a present day view of Yoruba values. My approach of using Yoruba cultural traits/values to make my inferences has the advantage of taking a long-term span view of the subject, from traditional to modern times. Undoubtedly, the traditional culture has its own way of teleguiding the mental attitudes and behavioral patterns of the citizens of the area. In like manner, some traits of the traditional culture have transformed into the modern culture because of their enduring values. In such circumstances, the generalized approach of using the five traits/values of Yoruba culture, as done above, have provided adequate results that I consider reliable and dependable within the context of the general terms in which they have been expressed here.

 Many other scholars providing their opinions on public figures’ extramarital affairs would certainly adopt their own methods of eliciting the responses of those who may be prompted to express their own opinions.

Analysis of Male-Female Sexual Relationships Using Some Yoruba Value Systems

An aspect of feminist thought illuminated for me, while writing this article, is the disturbing posture of females involved in extramarital affairs. Any sexual relationship between two consenting adults should normally be assumed to be a responsibility of both partners on the basis of equality. For women to later become accusers of men in such relationships would be seen in the setting of Yoruba culture as a breach of consent freely given by the individual. Whatever rise in the statuses of these women acquired through the engagement in the extramarital affairs stand to be condemned as cheap popularity gained at the expense of the men.

 In terms of lessons gained for our understanding of patriarchy in general and African patriarchy specifically, both are seen as vanishing social structures in which male power continues to be undermined. The sensationalism generated by the publicized extramarital affairs in the Western world opens the eyes of both males and females to power sharing between the sexes, which in turn could have repercussions for both Western patriarchy and African patriarchy.

 What appears to be uniquely American in the way knowledge about extramarital affairs of public figures unfolds, is the ruthlessness of the American media system. The impression is created that the American media are, before the exposure of such affairs, terribly starved and have an opportunity of a lifetime to set all tongues wagging and moving the news industry back into full swing.

 Looking at a UK parallel (i.e., Prince Charles), its significance lies in showing how varied national and international reactions could be to extramarital affairs of public figures in that each nation’s culture would normally provide the prism through which the phenomenon could be appraised. I have attempted to explain the prism through which Yoruba people would appraise the phenomenon of extramarital affairs of public figures. Scholars and practitioners operating from African centered points of view can learn some lessons from the Yoruba culture and attitude toward extramarital affairs of public figures as well as male-female sexual relationships.

 In conclusion, probably the most far-reaching impact that the extramarital affairs of public figures, which usually reverberates throughout the world, would make, is to illustrate the variety and diversity of individual, group and national reactions which a phenomenon like this could generate in a world which by itself is characterized by unlimited differentiation.

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The author may be reached at:  Department of Psychology, University of Toledo, 2801 W. Bancroft St., Toledo, Ohio 43606.  Telephone: (419) 530-2853, Fax: (419) 530-8479, E-mail: mtiamiy@uoft02.utoledo.edu.
 
 

The Psychology Department of Florida A&M University (FAMU) and the IMHOTEP Interdisciplinary Committee sponsored The Ninth Annual IMPOTEP Student Research Conference in Tallahassee, Florida, this past April (April 5-7).  This Conference is related to African heritage and student participation and was first conceived in 1993 by Dr. John W. Chambers, who supervised the IMHOTEP Student Forum/Conference in the Psychology Department at FAMU.

 Dr. Yvonne Bell, Chair of the Psychology Department, explained that because today’s youth populations are frequently documented as trouble-ridden and reported in the media as burdened with immorality and violence, the need is strong to support the Conference.  Young people, who continue to invest in their education, need ongoing encouragement to participate and excel in constructive, creative and scholarly projects, such as the IMHOTEP Research Conference.

IMHOTEP, after whom the conference is named, was a multiple genius and a culturally centered African sage.  The IMHOTEP Student Research Conference celebrates his life and others like him who symbolize respect for African wisdom, genius and intellect.

Dr. Bell noted that the Conference has grown into a University wide interdisciplinary student conference, designed to enhance the “…research skills and productivity of undergraduate and graduate students….”  FAMU students welcomed and competed with students from other Historical Black Colleges as they presented their research interests and findings that covered a wide range of scholarly interests (education, psychology, pharmacy, nursing, environmental sciences, biology, history, political science and engineering).  All student participants received certificates.  Three levels of Awards were presented to the students who gave outstanding presentations, as rated by the faculty members who served as judges.

Dr. Anthony Young, President of The ABPsi, flew in from Colorado Springs, Colorado to meet with Past Presidents and to present the opening Keynote Address, “Cultural Competence for the New Millennium.”  Also there to greet him and to respond to his address were the five Past Presidents of The ABPsi who reside in Tallahassee, Florida (Dr. Kobi Kambon [1982-83], Dr. Na’im Akbar [1987-88], Dr. Dana Dennard [1997-98], Dr. Samella Abdullah [1998-99] and Dr. Joseph Awkard, Jr. [1979-80].  Dr. Awkard was also a Founder of The ABPsi.  Past President Dr. Monty Whitney (1983-84) of Atlanta ABPsi, who brought a busload of students from Morehouse College, also participated on the panel.  Dr. Merlyn Langley, President, North Florida Chapter of ABPsi, served as facilitator of the panel.  Dr. Larry Richardson, President of Jacksonville Chapter of ABPsi, and Stewart Washington, Southern Regional Representative, also bought numerous students from Jacksonville in car pools.  Several former FAMU graduates also brought a busload of their students from Texas Southern University.

The Psychology Department of FAMU is to be commended for institutionalizing this kind of Research Conference where African American students can enhance their research skills and productivity in an environment where friendships and collegiality can flourish.  Present to lend support and recruit for the ABPsi Student Circle were Satira Streeter, Student Circle Chair, and Dee Sermons, Immediate Past Chair of The ABPsi Student Circle.

COVER PHOTO:  A Historic Event in Tallahassee, Florida when President Young gathered up Past Presidents!  Left to right:  Dr. Anthony Young, President and Past Presidents Dr. Joseph Awkard, Jr., Founder, Dr. Na’im Akbar, Dr. Kobi Kambon, Dr. Afi Samella Abdullah, Dr. Monty Whitney, Dr. Dana Dennard.  Photograph by Dr. John Chambers.

PURSUANT TO ARTICLE XII, THE FOLLOWING AMENDMENTS AND ALTERATIONS ARE TO BE PRESENTED TO THE MEMBERSHIP AT THE 2001 NATIONAL ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING FOR A FORMAL VOTE.  ITEMS IN DOUBLE-UNDERLINE REPRESENT NEW LANGUAGE, ITEMS IN STRIKEOUT REPRESENT DELETIONS.  For a document with the revisions visible, please click here:  By Laws

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You probably know that ABPsi is having its annual conference this year in Denver, right?  Right.  You also probably know that ABPsi's conferences are coordinated almost entirely by volunteers, right?  Good.  For those of you who are interested, opportunities to help with our 2001 international conference abound.  Feel free to contact any of the committee chairs below.  Blessings to you in advance for your support!!  -Carnita Groves

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ANNOUNCING THE CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS for “The First Eight Years, Pathways to the Future,” Head Start’s 6th National Research Conference, presented by the ACYF, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, in collaboration with Columbia University, and SRCD, to be held June 26-29, 2002 in Washington, DC. The Call will be mailed and available at http://www.headstartresearchconf.net. Proposals are due on June 15, 2001. Direct all inquiries about submissions to Dr. Faith Lamb-Parker; flp1@columbia.edu; (212) 305-4154; Fax: (212) 305-2015. If interested in becoming a reviewer for these submissions, contact: Bethany Chirico; bchirico@eainet.com; (703) 821-3090 ext. 233; FAX: (703) 821-3989.

GRANT WRITERS!  THE ASSOCIATION OF BLACK PSYCHOLOGISTS is in need of Grant writers to write grants for the Association.  We invite you to commit to assist our Association in remaining fiscally stable.  You would work closely with the Grants Committee of the National Board of Directors.  Grants are available to organizations such as ours but we often receive notices with turn around times of only two months.  Grant money is available but must be applied for promptly.  ABPsi could benefit if we had a core of grant writers in place.  The Black community needs the research and services of Black psychologists.  We encourage you to help us move to our rightful place as leaders!  If you are interested in becoming more involved with the heart and soul of ABPsi, please let us know.  Please send letters of intent with a copy of your resume to: Ms. Judy Ross, National Treasurer, The ABPsi, P.O. Box 55999, Washington, D.C., 20040-5999.
 
 

The Ford Foundation has postdoctoral, predoctoral, and dissertation fellowships for "minorities."  For more information, contact:  Fellowship Office, National Research Council, 2101 Constitution Avenue, Washington, DC  20418.  Phone:  (202) 334-2872; Fax: (202) 334-3419; E-mail: infofell@nas.edu; Website:  http://national-academies.org/osep/fo.  Applications may be downloaded from our Website or filled out on-line.

NOMINATIONS SOUGHT FOR ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON COMMUNITY HEALTH LEADERSHIP AWARD:  THE ROBERT WOOD JOHNSON COMMUNITY HEALTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM (CHLP) honors ten outstanding individuals each year for their work in creating or enhancing healthcare programs serving communities whose needs have been ignored and unmet.  Each leader receives $100,000, which includes a $5,000 personal stipend and $95,000 for program enhancement over a three-year period.  CHLP seeks out individuals who have the leadership skills to overcome complex obstacles and find creative ways to bring healthcare services to their communities.  Candidates should be working at the grassroots level on a full-time basis, have received no national recognition and be in “mid-career,” with no less than five and no more than fifteen years of community health experience.  The nomination process is open and nominations can be made by consumers, community leaders, health professionals and government officials who have been personally inspired by the nominee.  Interested nominators need to complete a Letter of intent form (LOI).  The LOI is quick to fill out and is due back to the program office no later than December 4, 2001.  Nomination packets will be sent to nominators whose candidates fit our criteria in early November.  Completed nominations are due to the program office no later than January 29, 2002.  To request a program brochure and an LOI, call 617-426-9772.  The program brochure and LOI are also available online at www.communityhealthleaders.org.  Please note the 2002 award cycle is pending approval by The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.  Mailing Address:  Robert Wood Johnson Community Health Leadership Program, 30 Winter Street, Suite 920, Boston, MA 02108.
 
 

JULY 15-24, 2001.  The 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Traditional Medicine:  We wish to reinforce information already forwarded to your Association that we shall be co-hosting the 2nd International Conference and Exhibition on Traditional Medicine at the Accra International Conference Centre, Ghana with the Ministry of Health of that country from the 20th to 21st July, 2001.  The conference under the theme:  “Integrating Orthodox Medicine Into Traditional Medicine” is open to doctors, professors, paramedics, nurses and students in the practice and study of both conventional and alternative/complementary medicine in continuation of the process of dialogue and education which begun at the July 2000 International Conference on Traditional Medicine in that country.  In an ever-changing world of diverse population with equally diverse health and medical issues, the need for such a forum to discuss ways and means to advance global health care cannot be over emphasized.  There will be pre/post conference tours to hospitals and other interesting sites. Medical institutions, doctors and nurses are encouraged to offer voluntary services and medical supplies to specific institutions as indicated in the tentative itinerary (e-mail a request for details).  Practitioners, nurses and students wishing to present papers are encouraged to submit abstracts having direct bearing on the theme of the conference to Africa First LLC not later than May 15, 2001. Papers must be 5-20 pages (A4 format, double spacing, font 12) with not more than 30 minutes duration in presentation.  The 10 days program which commences on July 15 to 24, 2001, is at the cost of $2,450.00 per person round trip Baltimore-Washington/Accra/ Baltimore-Washington on Ghana Airways; cost includes round trip airport transfer with assistance, hotel on double occupancy, 3 meals daily, pre/post conference tours, conference participation in keeping with attached itinerary (e-mail for details).  Single and triple rooms are available at extra cost. Interested parties from the USA, Canada and neighboring countries should fill in the attached registration form and send with it a non-refundable deposit of $350.00 to Africa First LLC, 517 Asbury Street Suite 11, Saint Paul, MN 55104 USA, telephone (651) 646-4721 telefax (651) 644 3235. E-mail:  africafirst@yahoo.com not later than November 30, 2000. Balance is due on April 30, 2001.  Sincerely yours, J.William Danquah, Chief Executive Officer.
 

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Alabama

THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA IN HUNTSVILLE, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY, is seeking applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position, beginning August 2001 or January 2002.  Applicants should have teaching and research interests in a subset of the following areas:  human factors, industrial/organizational, personality, abnormal, and applied experimental or clinical psychology.  Applicants with strengths in statistics and experimental methodology are especially encouraged to apply.  Teaching expectations include introductory psychology, and courses in the candidate's specialty area.  Applicants are expected to have a Ph.D. in psychology, a strong commitment to teaching, ability to supervise student research, and a willingness to develop ties with the community.  The relatively young, small department (6 faculty) has a developing M.A. program and can provide research facilities.  UAH thrives in a cultural community with high technological development and a reasonable cost of living.  Applicants should submit 1) academic vita; 2) statements of teaching interests, research interests, and minimum laboratory needs; 3) reprints or preprints; 4) all transcripts; and 5) a list of three references (references should prepare to fax a letter).  Send these materials to:  Sandra Carpenter, Department of Psychology, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 35899.  Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. [Al1[
 

California

DIRECTOR, FACULTY & STAFF ASSISTANCE PROGRAM-UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO:  The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) which is recognized throughout the academic world for its premier research endeavors is currently seeking a successful and dynamic professional to direct, manage and plan the activities of the UCSD Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for both academic and staff personnel covering more than 10,000 full time employees. The position is accountable for leading a creative and highly successful program. A Ph.D. degree in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology including internship and three (3) years experience as a professional psychologist; or a Master's Degree in Counseling Psychology or Clinical Psychology and five (5) years of experience as a professional psychologist; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additionally, a minimum of three (3) years of paid full time Employee Assistance Program experience and CEAP certification by the Employee Assistance Professional Association (EAPA) and demonstrated training and experience working with the chemically dependent. A valid State License to provide psychotherapy services.  Must become certified in the state of California within six months of appointment. Management experience at the senior level providing leadership, supervision, strategic planning, budget development and giving presentations in a similar environment.  Salary commensurate with qualifications plus an exceptional benefits package.  Resume review will begin after 6/15/01 and continue until position is filled.  Please mail or email cover letter and resume referencing job 024008-pdto: UCSD Human Resources Department, 9500 Gilman Drive, Dept. 0967, La Jolla, CA 92093-0967, EMAIL: resume@ucsd.edu. UCSD is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.  [CA1]

POSITION OPENING FOR STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST:  SAN ANDREAS REGIONAL CENTER FOR THE DEVELOPMENTALLY DISABLED has one full-time position for a psychologist in the Campbell Office.  Person in this position must have a Doctorate in Clinical or Educational Psychology from an accredited educational institution; must be licensed or eligible for license to practice under the State of California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.  Person in this position must have knowledge of the principles, methods, techniques, materials, and program elements of psychology in serving the developmentally disabled and their families.  A person in this position evaluates and/or provides behavioral information on developmentally disabled individuals and their families as required for assessment, evaluation, program planning, and consultation.  San Andreas Regional Center provides excellent benefits, e.g. 16% percent of salary for PERS retirement system paid entirely by employer, fourteen paid holidays plus tow floating holidays, and 3 weeks of vacation during first year of employment with increases after that.  Salary Range, Five Steps-$4438-$5395.  Please submit resume to:  Mary duTrieuille, Director of Human Resources, San Andreas Regional Center, P.O. Box 50002, San Jose, CA  95150.  [CA2]

COUNSELOR OUTREACH COORDINATOR.  California State Polytechnic University, Pomona is seeking a California licensed psychologist for its full-time, permanent counselor position. Doctorate in clinical or counseling psychology or a related field and a California license as a psychologist is required. Duties and responsibilities include clinical service delivery (individual, conjoint, family and/or group counseling), consultation services, hospitalization procedures and crisis intervention. The incumbent also provides individual supervision to doctoral students participating in the department's part-time internship program. As Outreach Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for developing and maintaining a comprehensive outreach program that includes peer education programs, consultation services, workshops and training modules, and faculty/student orientation programs. Other duties include course development and teaching responsibilities, and serving as liaison to Divisional units on campus (e.g., University Housing, Office of Student Life, Multicultural Centers) and to the academic departments and colleges. Some evening hours required. Previous counseling center and outreach experience preferred; prior experience in teaching and program development desirable. Background in psychological assessment/testing and medication evaluation is also desirable. Salary range is $4,329 to $5,343 per month, depending on experience. Please submit completed application form, supplemental questionnaire, resume, an official transcript, and 3 letters of recommendation from references who have first-hand knowledge of the candidate’s qualifications for this position are required. Application review begins August 3, 2001. Please request application package from:  Tolly Scarborough, Administrative Specialist; Counseling and Psychological Services; 3801 West Temple Avenue, Bldg. 66-116; Pomona, California 91768; (909) 869-3225 FAX: (909) 869-5083.  [CA3]

UC SAN FRANCISCO FACULTY POSITION - CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - TRAINING COORDINATOR FOR CHILD PSYCHOLOGY:  THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY OF THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (UCSF) is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to serve as Training Coordinator for Child Psychology, with the Child and Adolescent Services (CAS) at San Francisco General Hospital, a major teaching hospital of UCSF.  The position is in the Clinical series at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level, and is available on or after July 1, 2001.   This crucial leadership position offers an exciting opportunity to develop and coordinate the training program in Child and Adolescent Services at SFGH.  The CAS has received a multi-year award from the California Endowment to establish a Multicultural Clinical Training Program in Children and Adolescents.  The CAS provides advanced clinical training for Pre- and Post-doctoral Clinical Psychology Interns/Fellows, and Psychiatry Residents/Fellows interested in trauma, pediatric consult-liaison work, and services for diverse and underserved populations.  Training includes intensive supervision in assessment, diagnosis and treatment planning, individual, family, and group treatment.  Treatment formulations include a focus on cultural context, SES, family and community. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or a related field from an APA-approved program and be licensed in the State of California.  The ideal candidate must also demonstrate a strong commitment to underserved, diverse, minority populations; strong interest, experience, and commitment to teaching, training, and supervision; and demonstrated experience with emotionally troubled children/youth.  Bilingual applicants (Spanish) are strongly encouraged to apply.  Please send or fax (415-206-8942) a letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Miriam Martinez, Ph.D., Director, Child and Adolescent Services, Department of Psychiatry, Suite 7M, San Francisco General Hospital, 1001 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94110.  For more information, you may call Dr. Martinez at (415) 206-6935 or email: Miriam_Martinez@sfgh.org.  UCSF is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities and for Vietnam-era veterans and special disabled veterans.   [CA4a]

UC SAN FRANCISCO FACULTY POSITION-CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST - PROGRAM COORDINATOR FOR COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL TRAINING TRACT -THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY OF THE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN FRANCISCO (UCSF) is seeking a Clinical Psychologist to serve as Program Coordinator for the Cognitive Behavioral Training Program of the Psychosocial Medicine Clinic at San Francisco General Hospital, a major teaching hospital of UCSF.  The position is in the Clinical series at the Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor Level, and is available February 1, 2001.  This crucial leadership position offers an exciting opportunity to develop and coordinate cognitive behavioral training in the Psychosocial Medicine Outpatient Clinic at SFGH and for the San Francisco Community Health Network.  This position will: coordinate and provide CBT-focused training and clinical supervision to staff, psychology interns and fellows, social work interns, and medical residents; will participate in grant/foundation funding for treatment outcome research with cognitive behavioral protocols; provide direct clinical services in the form of brief individual and group psychotherapy to an ethnically diverse group of patients, the majority of whom are medically indigent and publicly funded with concurrent medical and severe psychosocial problems; and provide consultation to primary care and other health care providers.  Applicants must have a Ph.D. or Psy.D. in Clinical Psychology or a related field from an APA-approved program and be licensed in the state of California.  The ideal candidate must also have experience and expertise in providing cognitive behavioral treatment, strong enthusiasm and vision, excellent administrative, teaching and supervisory skills, demonstrated competency in working with culturally diverse and low income patients, working with medically indigent patients in a hospital setting, experience working with patients with severe psychosocial stresses, traumas, and substance use problems.  Bilingual applicants (Spanish) are strongly encouraged to apply.  The application deadline is July 31, 2001.  Please send or fax (415-206-4067) a letter of interest, resume, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references to Susan Brekhus, Department of Psychiatry, Suite 7M, San Francisco General Hospital, 1001 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, CA, 94110.  UCSF is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.  The University undertakes affirmative action to assure equal employment opportunity for underutilized minorities and women, for persons with disabilities and for Vietnam-era veterans and special disabled veterans. [CA4b]
 

Colorado

THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT BOULDER, Wardenburg Health Center, is seeking two part-time permanent clinical/counseling psychologists to join our staff in Psychiatry Services.  The multidisciplinary staff provides direct service to the University student population—14% of whom are persons of color.  Positions provide both direct clinical services to our student clients and training and supervision of nationally recruited pre-doctoral interns. The unit provides psychological services to students and their families, and is a training site for advanced graduate students in Psychology, Psychiatry, and Social Work. One of the positions will also serve as coordinator of training for our pre-doctoral professional psychology internship program, which is currently being reviewed for initial APA accreditation.  The Department of Psychiatry is striving to be a place that nurtures the needs of communities of color.  The University of Colorado-Boulder is located 30 minutes away from Denver.  Minimum qualifications:  Doctoral degree in clinical or counseling psychology from APA-approved graduate program; APA-approved internship; Licensed in, or immediately license-eligible in Colorado, to be accomplished within six months of hire; and The training coordinator must also have strong experience in teaching/training at the graduate level.  Highly desirable for both positions:  candidates to help enhance our services to under-served student groups, and enhance staff diversity; generalists with strong clinical skills and demonstrated ability to be effective in short-term treatment; experience in serving a university student population; experience in supervision of interns; and openness to and demonstrated competence in working in a multi-disciplinary team setting.  We are also specifically seeking, in one or the other of these hires, skills in the following areas:  Cognitive-behavioral approaches to treatment; Psychological assessment, including ADHD testing; Group/couple treatment; Eating disorders; and Understanding and awareness of multiculturalism.  Positions open on or about August 1, 2001. Application review will begin immediately, and continue until positions are filled.  Send application materials, including vita, letter of interest, and names and telephone numbers of three professional references, to:  Michaela Cooney-Polstra; Chair, Psychologist Search Committee; Wardenburg Health Center, Campus Box 119; University of Colorado at Boulder; Boulder, CO 80309-0119.  The University of Colorado at Boulder is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.  [CO1]
 

District of Columbia

SOCIAL WORKER OR PSYCHOLOGISTS:  PART-TIME.  GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY COUNSELING AND PSYCHIATRIC SERVICE.  Ph.D in clinical or counseling psychology and 2 years post-doctoral experience.  MSW and 5 years experience.  DC license or license eligible.  Individual and group psychotherapy, consultation, and outreach.  Expertise with reactions to sexual assault and women’s issues preferred.  Send letter of interest, resume, and 3 references to Staff Search, Georgetown University Counseling Center, Washington DC  20057.  Georgetown University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  [DC1]
 

Michigan

THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY seeks applications for an academic year tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor effective August 16, 2002.  We seek a developmental psychologist with interests in cognitive development to complement our strengths in cognitive science.  We are interested in candidates who have demonstrated the potential to be productive researchers and effective teachers at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.  Investigators with postdoctoral experience are especially encouraged to apply, as are women and members of minority groups.  Review of applications will begin November 1, 2001 and continue until the position is filled.  Applicants should send vitae, representative reprints/preprints, and three letters of recommendation to Hiram Fitzgerald, Ph.D., Developmental Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI  48824-1117.  MSU is an AA/EO Institution.  [MIa]

THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AT MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY is seeking applications for one, possibly two, clinical psychologists to be appointed in the tenure system at the rank of assistant professor effective August 16, 2002.  For the first position, the applicant should have a strong research program in adult psychopathology.  We are particularly interested in researchers examining depression, anxiety, or antisocial behavior from a neuropsychological, cognitive, and/or cognitive-neuroscience orientation.  For the second position, we seek applicants with a strong research program in risk and resilience factors of childhood including, but not limited to, cultural factors, divorce, poverty, school, illness, and stress & coping.  Candidates should have a Ph.D. from an APA-accredited program and possess the potential to be highly productive scholars and effective teachers for our undergraduate and graduate programs.  Review of applications will begin November 15, 2001 and continue until the position is filled.  Send vitae, copies of representative publications, a statement of research interests, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Anne Bogat, Department of Psychology, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 48824.  Minority and women candidates are especially encouraged to apply.  MSU is an EO/AA Employer.  [MIb]
 

New Jersey

CLINICAL OR COUNSELING PSYCHOLOGIST/SENIOR CLINICIAN (12 MONTH POSITION) THE ROWAN UNIVERSITY CENTER is seeking a licensed or licensed eligible clinical or counseling psychologist, senior clinician with over five years of applied experience, to join its staff providing counseling and mental health services and programs to undergraduate and graduate students.  The clinical duties include conducting psychotherapy with individuals, couples and groups, intake assessments, psychological evaluations, treatment planning, crisis intervention, on-call and referral services, and supervision of graduate trainees.  Opportunities exist for grant writing, and involvement in administrative or committee functions within the Counseling Center and the Division of Student Affairs.  Oversight of selective clinical services, training, and/or evaluation of services may be additional duties.  Consultation and education functions include working with faculty, staff, administration and student groups in the university community.  Prefer a candidate who is interested in psychological diagnostic testing, knowledgeable of psychopharmacological interventions and is experienced in the treatment of Substance-Related Disorders.  Requires a Psy.D. or Ph.D. in clinical or counseling psychology, significant experience in the provision of counseling and psychotherapy, training and consultation services.  Four year’s mental health experience, preferably within a college or university setting.  Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience.  Start August 15 or as soon after as possible.  Interested applicants should submit a letter of application, highlighting related education and experience; transcripts of college level work; current curriculum vitae; and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three current references.  Application screening will begin immediately, and continue until the position is filled.  Submit information to:  Dr. Z. Benjamin Blanding, Director, Counseling Center, Rowan University, Savitz Hall, Glassboro, NJ  08028.  [NJ1]
 

New York

THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AT BARNARD COLLEGE seeks to hire an Assistant Professor studying human cognitive functions and mechanisms.  The candidate should provide evidence of excellence in research and teaching, and is expected to establish a research program.  Post-doctoral experience is preferred.  Teaching responsibilities are 4 courses per year, and will include an undergraduate laboratory course and an upper level seminar.  Send statement of research and teaching interests, CV, reprints, and letters of reference by October 15, 2001, to: Cognitive Search, Department of Psychology, Barnard College, Columbia University, 3009 Broadway, New York, New York 10027-6598.  Barnard is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of diverse racial, ethnic and cultural backgrounds.  [NY1]
 

South Carolina

MST Consultant – We are a rapidly growing entrepreneurial organization, based in Charleston, SC, that provides training and consultation in Multisystemic Therapy (MST), a family and community-based treatment for youth with complex clinical, social and behavioral problems.  This position will provide training to public and private provider organizations, clinicians and therapy teams that provide community and home-based services.  Clinical competence in family therapy, behavioral therapy and child development, as well as a Doctorate in Psychology or Social Work required.  Must possess excellent interpersonal, teaching and public presentation skills, U.S.  and international travel 35%+ time.  Relocation required.  Salary range:  $50K+.Comprehensive benefits package.  Interested candidates, please forward resumes to Attn:  R11395, Fax: (678 290-6219 or Email:  apryle_budreski@administaff.com.  EOE  [SC1]
 

Virginia

CLINICAL DIRECTOR POSITIONS AVAILABLE - A Virginia headquartered corporation that operates residential treatment facilities is seeking five (5) Clinical Directors for various locations. The openings are for adolescent male programs in Virginia, North Carolina and Massachusetts; a sex offender program and an MR/DD program in Virginia. All positions require a Ph.D. in Psychology, license eligibility in the appropriate state where services will be delivered and relevant experience in the designated programs. For consideration, send resume to John T. Johnson, Ph.D., Psychologist, Personal Management Consultants, 907 Tusculum Blvd., Greeneville, TN  37745; fax: 423/638-3466; e-mail: john@personal-management.com.  [VA1]

STAFF PSYCHOLOGIST – VA MEDICAL CENTER:  in Salem, Virginia is seeking a psychologist with expertise in behavioral medicine and sexual trauma counseling.  This position will serve as the Military Sexual Trauma Coordinator for the medical center, with additional duties in Primary Care Medicine and the Extended Care Rehabilitation Unit.  Clinical training is an integral part of this position, and research is strongly encouraged.  This position is a full-time career appointment at the GS-11/13 level.  VA psychologists must be US citizens who have successfully completed an APA-approved doctoral training program and internship.  Interested applicants should contact Jerry Gilmore, Ph.D. (540) 982-2463, extension 1578 or 2607.  The Department of Veterans Affairs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  [VA2]
 

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