TABLE OF CONTENTS

ARTICLES

EDITORIAL
(Un)Standardized Tests
By Halford H. Fairchild, 3

Student Circle:  A Call to Action
   By Satira Streeter & Deirdre Sermons, 4

The Psychological Needs of Students
By Harry R. Davidson, 8

Conspiracy of Silence and Shame:  Speaking Out About Heavy Student Loan Burden
By Ife Ayodele, 9

Fihankra International
By Harvette Grey, 11

ANNOUNCEMENTS, 12
Call for Papers, 12
ABPsi Elections, 12
Funding! 13
Events, 14
E-Mail Directory, 15
 

CLASSIFIED ADVERTISING, 17

   Job Opportunities and Internships, 17
   Products and Services, 29
   Convention Videos, 30
   Patron Flyer, 31
 
 

 From a surprising source, we see a much-needed challenge to the use of “standardized tests,” specifically the S.A.T., coming from the University of California (UC). UC is arguably the largest and most prestigious public university system in the world.  Its president and head of faculty recently announced a readiness to abolish the S.A.T. as a criterion for undergraduate admission.  This move is long overdue.

 The S.A.T. is a vague measure of verbal and quantitative reasoning.  It is only loosely connected to a secondary school education, but it purports to assess the aptitude or readiness of high school graduates to engage in higher education.  The test’s biggest problem is that it produces large and reliable (but invalid) differences in the scores of ethnically and socio-economically diverse students.  These ethnic disparities are to the particular disadvantage of African American students.

 Any “standardized” yardstick is inherently discriminatory in the context of inequalities in educational opportunities.  If all high school students had a more or less equal educational opportunities and experiences, then a standardized test may be fair.  But because we know that wide disparities exist in access to resources, the use of such a test is inescapably biased.  That these biases affect so-called “racial minorities,” renders the test “racist” as well.

 UC’s step-and-fetch apologist for White racial hegemony, UC Regent Ward Connerly (the Negro regent who led the move to abolish affirmative action in UC and in the State of California), had the audacity to say that he would view the proposal to ban the S.A.T. with caution because he didn’t want its ban to be a “proxy” for racial preferences.  What Connerly doesn’t see, what he cannot see, is that the S.A.T., in fact, is a “proxy” for White racial privilege and unearned advantage.

 It is time for us, as Black psychologists, to renew our call for the ban of racist assessment instruments, and support the ban of the S.A.T., G.R.E., M.C.A.T., L.S.A.T. and other “standardized” tests that have built-in racial biases.

Hotep Student Circle!  We bring you greetings from Fisk University, the General Assembly, and the Board of Directors meeting.

For the General Assembly/Mid-year Student Circle meeting, we were welcomed to the Historic Campus of Fisk University and received the best of Southern Hospitality.  We would like to thank Fisk students Tani Breckenridge, Maya Lane, Andre Anderson, Aaron Banks, Thelmisha Vincent, and Tameka Wellington for their time and valuable input into our Circle. While we were on campus, the Fisk students hosted a symposium entitled “Black Mental Health and African Psychology.”  Tani Breckenridge, the Fisk Psychology Club President for 2000-2001, organized the symposium.  Invited panel members included our president, Dr. Anthony Young, Dr. Huberta Jackson-Lowman and Dr. Larry Richardson.  The symposium was well attended by faculty, students, and General Assembly members.  Valuable information was exchanged between The ABPsi panel members and Fisk University students.  The symposium served as a connection between the professionals and students.  We were invigorated by this experience and encourage similar interactions to be held throughout the nation between the professionals and students of our organization. It is our hope that future mid-year meetings will be held at other Historically Black Colleges and Universities so that we can continue to connect with students from across the nation.  We encourage Student Circle members to make efforts to attend the mid-year meeting held every January; the work done and relationships formed during this gathering is instrumental to the growth of our association.

We would like to send a special thank you to Donald Tyler, our new Southern Regional Representative.  It was his vision that brought the mid-year meeting to Fisk University and his hard work that made the meeting a tremendous success.  Not only did he propose that the meeting be held in Nashville, he put forth the effort and work to make it happen.  We would also like to show our appreciation to the General Assembly for empowering a student member by cooperating and giving the final approval for this wonderful weekend to become a reality.  This shows the Student Circle that we are valued as a critical part of The Association and our input can make a difference.  Students, please use this example as a reminder to offer your ideas and opinions to your local chapters and the national organization.  We are a significant part of The Association of Black Psychologists.  We are the present and the future.  If we speak, we will be heard!

 ATTENTION STUDENT CIRCLE!  The central committee is calling for action from each one of our members; there is work to be done.  We need your participation in fundraising, the student recruitment drive, elections, and the Student Circle newsletter.  In this issue of the Psych Discourse you will also find our first fundraising project – the student Patron List for the 2001 Convention program, please use it.   We have resources surrounding us that will allow this list to grow.  By asking your professors, mentors, family members, friends, and employers to donate to the Student Circle, we can increase our programs, travel opportunities, scholarships, and research funds.  As an incentive for this year’s patron drive, the individual that collects the most money will receive free registration and lodging at the National Convention in Denver, CO.   As you receive tax-deductible donations from your patrons, please forward their names and a check or money order made payable to the “Association of Black Psychologists” to: 2001 Patron Listings, The Student Circle of The ABPsi, P.O. Box 60449, Washington, DC  20039. A record will be kept and you will be sent a confirmation of this information by e-mail.

 Individuals who join us in our student recruitment drive will be recognized and presented with gold Student Circle pins at the National Convention.  By sharing with our peers our wonderful experiences in ABPsi, it will be easy to meet the goal of each of us bringing three new students into our Circle.  In addition to being “pinned” in Colorado, Dr. Anthony Young is offering a monetary award to the individual who recruits the most students.  Membership applications are available in most issues of Psych Discourse, from the national office, and from the Student Circle Chairperson.

 It is also time for elections within the Student Circle.  Available positions include Chairperson-elect, secretary, historian, Regional Graduate Representatives, and Midwestern, Western, & Eastern Undergraduate Representatives.  We need your full participation in this election, please nominate individuals (or yourself) and vote when the ballots are distributed.  If you need clarification regarding the duties of these positions please contact either Tiye or Dee.  Please make this election different from years past:  participate!  We are your central committee and the members of the Student Circle should decide who will be working in these positions.

 The student newsletter will be in next month’s edition of the Psych Discourse.  Please e-mail information you would like to see included.  In the spirit of Student Circle connection, we need to know what’s going on in your life.  Please submit graduations, completions of research projects, publications, Student Circle happenings from your local chapters or campuses, etc.  The newsletter topic of the month is “Student Views regarding ABPsi: How can we serve and be better served.”  Please send your submissions and topic comments to Tiye by February 23rd.

 There are three upcoming events in which Student Circle participation is requested. On the weekend of April 5-7, 2001, Florida A&M University will be hosting the Ninth Annual Imhotep Research Conference.  Members from the Student Circle Central Committee along with members from ABPsi’s Board of Directors will be in attendance.  Please come so that we can learn, explore, and grow together. Registration is only $20 and rooms are available for $55.  For more information contact Dr. Huberta Jackson-Lowman at (850) 599-3014.  Also, April 12th is Black Mental Health Day on Capital Hill.  ABPsi is coordinating a day full of activities and the Student Circle will be hosting a reception afterwards.  Lastly, please make plans to attend the National Convention in Denver, CO.  We are busy planning activities especially for you in addition to the Convention agenda open to all members.  Further details are forthcoming.  If you would like to attend an event and are unable to because of financial difficulties, let us know so we can attempt to connect you with someone who can help.  Professional members have mentioned the possibility of sponsorship for events and activities.

We are urging everyone to get involved with our Student Circle!  If you have an idea of an activity that you would like to make happen, please feel free to submit it to the Student Circle Central Committee.  If you need assistance connecting to local chapters, let us know so that we can provide assistance.  Also, be sure to keep your membership dues current at the National level and at the local level.  We are working to increase student benefits in ABPsi including scholarships, convention assistance, and research awards.  Please remain financial so that you can take part.   Remember ABPsi and the Student Circle belong to us and only we can assure its success!!!

Students in the News

Shawn N. Thompson, a member of the Student Circle and the ABPsi Health Committee, received one of two "Minority" Fellowships offered by the Community College of Philadelphia. The fellowship program prepares advanced graduate students to pursue faculty positions and emphasizes teaching and professional development. Shawn also received Honorable Mention for both the APA "Minority" Fellowship Program and the Society of Personality and Social Psychology Diversity Travel Fund Award. He is a doctoral candidate in social/health psychology at the University at Stony Brook, State University of New York.

Greetings, my name is Satira S. Streeter (Tiye) and I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself to the members of The ABPsi.   I am a fourth year student at the Virginia Consortium Program in Clinical Psychology (Norfolk State University, Eastern Virginia Medical School, Old Dominion University, and The College of William & Mary), however, I received my most beneficial knowledge as an undergraduate at Wilberforce University.  This is where I gained a better appreciation for our culture and history along with a greater love for our people.    This appreciation and love has led me to pursue my doctorate and use it to aid in the liberation of our people.  My current experience as an intern at the Federal Correctional Institution in Petersburg, VA has re-emphasized how important it is for me to be in the trenches in order to make a difference.  I plan to use the knowledge I have gained from life, school, my elders, and my research with young African-American males  to reach my career goals of developing prevention programs to deter adolescents from criminal lifestyles and creating  transition programs for men being released from prison.

I have been a member of ABPsi for three years and this organization has nurtured me both individually and professionally.  That is why I am honored and humbled by my appointment as Student Circle Chairperson.   During my tenure I would like for us to focus on reiterating the purposes of our Student Circle .  These include: (1) educating students about Black Psychology as a discipline and a profession; (2) organizing student input into the Association;  (3) developing programs which benefit students; and (4) assisting students in the process of entering and succeeding in graduate school.  During the mid-year meeting I presented my visions for the fulfillment  of our purposes.  This vision focused on the increase of graduate and undergraduate membership, better connecting students within the national organization, and increasing knowledge of Black Psychology. This will be done by:

1. Contacting all HBCUs to promote ABPsi and solicit student members;
2. Encouraging all Student Circle members to bring three new students into the Circle;
3. Having at least one student member on all General Assembly committees and redefining/activating Student Circle committees;
4. Developing an electronic research network among students to promote publication;
5. Establishing a Black Psychology book club/discussion group that meets once a month in an internet chat room; and
6. Publishing a biannual Student Circle newsletter.

The students present at the mid-year meeting agreed to turn this vision into a reality by committing to these goals and continuing to provide input for the advancement of the Circle.  I hope that you also will commit to these goals and contact me with additional suggestions and offer your personal talents to contribute to the growth of the Circle.  The first Student Circle newsletter is scheduled to be distributed in March 2001 and more details regarding this year’s goals will be included.  In the meantime, please send me an e-mail with your current e-mail address, school, research/clinical interests, and address & phone number.  We are in the process of updating the Student Directory and sending it to you via e-mail.

In addition to contacting me, please contact the student Regional Representative in your area and let him/her know what type of activities you would like to see in your region this year.   They will be making trips to various colleges to provide information about ABPsi and the Student Circle.  Please make plans to meet them if they come to a campus near you.   There is an urgent need for us, as a Student Circle, to connect in order to give each other the social and intellectual support that is required for us to flourish during this period of growth and transformation.

The current members of  the Student Circle’s Central Committee include:

Chairperson:  Satira S. Streeter (satira@juno.com)
Immediate-Past Chairperson:  Deirdre Sermons, Psy.D. (deeisat1@aol.com)
Secretary:  George Leary, M.S. (gleary1@gl.umbc.edu)
Historian:  Erica Lewis (el16@columbia.edu)
Eastern Regional Representative:  David Hanna (dh6410@csc.albany.edu)
Mid-Western Regional Representative:  Warnetta Mann(mannwc@e-mail.uc.edu)
Southern Regional Representative:  Donald H.Tyler (dhtyler@hotmail.com)
Western Regional Representative:  Jannis Moody (jannismoody@hotmail.com)
Undergraduate Representatives:  Aaron Banks (troub28@aol.com) and Tani Breckenridge (tlbrecken@hotmail.com)

Remember, “who you are is who you are connected to.”  We are here to connect with you so please contact us with questions, suggestions, or just to say hello and let us know what you’ve been up to.

Grace & Peace,
Tiye

Submitted January 20, 2001
 
 

2001 Patron Listings of
The Association of Black Psychologists
Dear Friends and Supporters:
 Every year, The Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi) hosts an International Convention that engages psychologists from around the world in intensive discussions about issues pertinent to the global African community.

 For each convention, a Souvenir Convention Book is published in which we list our patron supporters - those individuals who support the work of The Association of Black Psychologists with a modest tax-deductible contribution.  Proceeds from the Patron Listings are used solely for the support of the Student Circle of The Association of Black Psychologists.

 Currently, the Student Circle of The ABPsi is comprised of undergraduate and graduate students around the world.  Proceeds of this year's solicitation of Convention Patrons will support student-run programs which aid students in obtaining professional guidance, creating informational workshops, getting into graduate school, and offsetting convention registration costs.

 We are asking you to consider joining the distinguished list of Convention Patrons in one of these categories:
Bronze Patron - $10.00 / Silver Patron - $25.00 / Gold Patron - $50.00
Platinum Patron - $100.00 / Ad Display - $250.00

All Patrons will be identified in the Souvenir Program Book. Gold and Platinum Patrons will also receive a complimentary copy of the Souvenir Program Book.  Patrons contributing $250 will receive a full-page ad in the Souvenir Program Book and a complimentary copy of the Souvenir Program Book.
 

Please complete and return this form with a check made payable to:
The Association of Black Psychologists.
Mail contributions to:
2001 Patron Listings, The Student Circle of The ABPsi
P.O. Box 60449, Washington, DC  20039

I am proud to support __________________________ and The Student Circle of The ABPsi in the amount of:

____ Ad Display-$250.00 ____ Platinum-$100.00 ____ Gold-$50.00
____ Silver-$25.00 ____ Bronze-$10.00 ____ Other - ______

Name of Patron:  _____________________________________________________________________

Address:  ___________________________________________________________________________
Deadline:  June 1, 2001

Asante Sana (Thank you) for considering this request.

The Bush Administration’s educational policies and legislative mandates are not likely to address the psychological needs of America’s children. There has been little commitment on the part of educational administrators and/or school boards to fund, establish and maintain viable, school based, therapeutic programs. More so than any past generation, today's children and youth, from all social economic classes, are experiencing psychological problems.  As a clinical psychologist who has provided services to the Allen Edison Village--Primary and Middle School--in Kansas City, Missouri for the past two years, I have assessed and treated extremely high incidences of mental health problems that the school is daily confronted with.  When educators address the academic needs of our children they underestimate the impact of psychosocial factors.

Dysfunctional family systems are a major factor leading to academic underachievement and school dropout: (1) the absence of one or both parents due to abandonment, other priorities, divorce or separation; (2) parents arguing and fighting or conflict with siblings; (3) physical and or sexual abuse; (4) premature responsibilities including the care of siblings or impaired parents or relatives, excessive working to help manage family expenses, early life pregnancies and parenthood, involvement in illegal criminal activities or incarceration; and (5) in various degrees of substance use or sales and other self-destructive behaviors.  Psychosocial problems have escalated to the point that today’s classrooms include many students whose behavioral and emotional problems severely impede their academic performance, as well as their performance on state mandated tests. The academic success of our children dictates an emphasis on a multidisciplinary approach to effective education.

 Moving families off the welfare rolls has not been successful at moving families out of poverty. The poverty rate for Blacks and Hispanics is three times as high as for Whites.  Whereas financial poverty is an important factor, the lack of emotional nurturance drastically impacts a significant numbers of school-aged children. Parenting has become increasingly complex both as a result of parents who work long hours away from the home and the ever increasing number of children being raised without fathers. A large numbers of both boys and girls are being damaged by the void created by the father's absence, an escalating trend.  Nationally, in 1960 5.1 million children lived only with their mothers.  By 1994, 16.3 million children were living in female-headed households.  Fifty percent of all white children and 75 percent of all Black children born in the last two decades are likely to spend some part of their childhood with only their mothers.  About 40 percent of the children who live in fatherless households have not seen their fathers in at least a year and a half have never been in his home.  If you look at any measure of child well-being, you will see evidence of the impact of the absent father.

 Children raised without fathers are more likely to have psychological problems and are three times more likely to fail in school. The absence of one or both parents creates insecurity and a sense of vulnerability, a sense of abandonment or neglect. Abandonment and neglect, reactive over-protection on the part of the remaining parent, or premature responsibility associated with children and youngsters having to fend for themselves creates a number of psychological problems. Too many of these students come to school angry, resentful, hopeless and helpless. Violence has become a primary way that they can cope with and express their feelings.

 Many of the students I have treated have all the symptoms of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). For many of our students seeing another person hurt, maimed or killed, experiencing serious threat to their security or that of a loved one, can lead to PTSD. These students live in fear, under stress, tension and anxiety. They have been cursed, beaten, wounded and even killed. Incest and sexual abuse are far too common and even if they have not been abused, many children have friends or relatives that have been. Others have older brothers, sisters or even parents who have been harmed or incarcerated.
Whereas it is often assumed that students who sleep in class have stayed up to watch television, often they do not sleep at night to avoid recurring dreams or nightmares. For some students school is the only psychologically safe haven where they can sleep. These students are anxious, nervous, and are unable to concentrate. These students experience memory loss, restlessness, and impulsiveness. They are easily startled and are not able to express a complete thought or maintain interest in activities.  Fear and anger can cause anxiety, and/or depression.  Violence or abuse can cause psychic numbing or a lack of emotional reaction. Compassion and sympathy are often seen as signs of weakness. They are sensitive to any remarks and do not readily accept criticism. Criticism is often viewed as a personal attack or insult for which they must retaliate. Some students, whose friends have been killed, incarcerated, kicked out of school, or have failed classes, often fail to develop a sense of camaraderie. They experience a survivor guilt, which is similar to that seen in veterans, which often compels them to fail themselves. They seem to be unable to think logically and their judgment is poor. Some children feel that they will die and not reach adulthood.  As a result they see studying or establishing long-term goals as useless and prefer to only concentrate on those needs that provide short-term gratification.

 Meaningful education policies and practices demand a multidisciplinary approach.  Along with teaching students to read and write we must renew their sense of hope and security.
Harry Davidson may be reached at:  phdharry@swbell.net

We are taking a journey through time. Today is graduation day, a day of promise and wonder. You've landed your first Job. It was exactly what you had hoped for, working with a diverse population of minority patients who need you. You finally made it...or so you thought.

It's now two months past graduation and you get ten different invoices from Sallie Mae, your student loan holder. Some of the bills are for $400.00, $300.00, $189.00. All of the invoices list different charges. The problem is your paycheck. Its face value is $1,000. How do you begin to make 10 different payments with $1,000? According to the American Psychological Association, in 1998, more than 40% of clinical psychology graduates had loan debt totaling more than $30,000 upon graduation.¹

For the past 10-15 years funds for scholarships and grants have gradually diminished. Many students seeking graduate psychology degrees who did not attend city or state schools were disadvantaged from any grants or scholarships and depended solely upon loans to finance their graduate education. Training programs of current clinical psychology programs are now taking steps to inform students about how much of their income will be required to satisfy the ballooning interest rates of student loans.

Current students are also being advised about the type of income they can expect given the current job market for psychologists. The efforts of training programs, though well intentioned, are too little too late.²

More than 40% of employed psychologists do not earn enough money to pay living expenses and student loan debt. There are no legal remedies available for them. In 1998, the bankruptcy law changed, making it impossible to discharge student loan debt. The arm of the judiciary responsible for the change in the Bankruptcy Court law regarding student loan debt may have prevented what they believed were scofflaws who were unwilling to pay their debts. The truth is just the opposite. Those who are being punished are unable to pay on inflexible loan terms and become victims of, as in my case, loan principal that doubles--a kind of abusive usury.

The wider majority of employed psychologists with student loan debt exceeding $30,000 do not command the income to fully repay their debts. Despite this fact, thousands of hard working psychologists are burdened with debt they cannot pay.³

There is a conspiracy of silence about the injustice of how those who are caught in fiscal crises are dealt with. Lenders continue to send bills and do not offer practical solutions for repayment. When debtors submit payroll stubs clearly indicating low wages, lenders turn not only a deaf ear, but are blind to evidence of inability to pay and are inflexible about negotiating terms. Attorneys who specialize in bankruptcy law tell debtors that what is required of you to pay is legal. There are no remedies. Many borrowers are ashamed to reveal they are unable to meet their monthly charges. The harsh penalties of ballooning interest and late charges are reminiscent of another time in our history when it was the custom to imprison debtors.

Rona Epstein, in her article "Let Them Do Time" eloquently narrates a page of history that was not in the 1700s, but has occurred as late as 1995!⁴ I remember only too well in 1995 coming home to find a summons about my student loan debts taped to my apartment door for all of my neighbors to read. Although none of my neighbors spoke to me about it, I felt violated and transparent for the world to see. I have lived with the burden of my student loan debt and the humiliation of not being able to meet my entire loan payments.

The conspiracy of shame continues and becomes stronger as more debtors remain silent. While we are not placed in debtor's prison today, many of us are imprisoned by shame, guilt and unpaid debts with no viable way out.

Donald Bartlett, et al., in their article "Who Gets Hurt?" chronicles several case studies about how the legalization of an unjust law has effectively worked to punish the downtrodden in order to catch a few cheats.⁵ It is time to make legislators take an honest look at a fiscal dilemma that should not continue to be ignored. Definitive reform in existing law needs to be made in order for debtors to repay their debts based upon their income.

If you are an employed psychologist earning an inadequate salary to repay student loan debt, please contact me at Ifejoyayo@aol.com.

WHY DO I NEED TO HEAR FROM YOU?

I have developed a Platform for Reform for managing student loan debt. I want to share with others having similar problems negotiating affordable payments with lenders. I am currently collaborating with Congresswoman Carolyn Maloney (D, NY) who has written Bill H.R.5116 to address ways of assisting psychologists and medical doctors who need access to State Loan Repayment in order to repay student loan debt.

ACTIONS YOU NEED TO TAKE!

· We need to hear from graduates of psychology programs not accounted for by the American Psychological Association in order to have a realistic accounting  about the prevalence of this problem nationally. This is important in order not to underestimate the amount of funding needed to address this problem.

· We also need to hear from psychologists who are currently in debt in order to create provisions in the law to reform the way loans are currently handled for psychologists.

· If you are burdened with student loan debt and lenders are unwilling to negotiate an affordable means of repayment, contact your legislators--both Federal and State--and seek their representation in Congress to support changes in the law regarding how student loans are handled.

· We need individuals most directly affected by the passage of such a Bill to come to the hearings in Washington D.C. to speak up in favor of the Bill.

· The American Psychological Association has statistics for loan debt of its membership. There are no statistics for loan debts for nonmembers of APA. It's time to make our voices heard.

Footnotes

1  "Psychology Doctorate Recipients: How Much Financial Debt at Graduation?"by Alan I. Rapoport, Jessica Kohout, Marlene Wicherski, April 28,2000. Division of Science Resources Studies Issue Brief.
2  "Some Clinical Psychology Student Loan Burdens Triggers Training Programs Response" February, 1998 by Bridget Murray. American Psychological Association On Line. APA Monitor.
3  Alan Rapoport et al., Division of Science Resources Studies Issue Brief.
4  "Let Them Do Time" by Rona Epstein, Encarta Encyclopedia Electronic Library 1/21/2001.
5  "Special Investigation/Big Money & Politics/Who Gets Hurt?: Soaked by Congress Lavished with campaign cash, lawmakers are ‘reforming’ bankruptcy--punishing the downtrodden to catch a few cheats" by Donald l. Bartlett and James Steele with reporting by Laura Karmatz and Andrew Goldstein Encarta Encyclopedia's Electronic Library 1/21/2001.
Ife Ayodele is an African American psychologist born in Texas. She has lived in New York for the past 35 years. She is affiliated with New York State Psychological Association.

NOTICE TO CONTRIBUTORS:
Send manuscripts, hard copy and diskette (specify diskette format), to:  Halford Fairchild, Editor, Psych Discourse, The ABPsi, P.O. Box 55999, Washington, D.C.  20040-5999.  Editor's FAX:  (323) 734-0076.  Or e-mail the submission to PsychDiscourse@aol.com.  IBM-formatted files are strongly preferred.  Macintosh users should convert to Word for Windows prior to submitting.  Phone Inquiries should be made directly to the editor:  (323) 734-0809.
 

Dear Sisters and Brothers,

Eureka!  I have found it!

The 32nd Annual Meeting of The Association of Black Psychologists was momentous for several reasons: One was not only visiting Mother Africa, West Africa and specifically Ghana, one of our ancestral homes, but also the meeting and greeting of old friends, making new ones, visiting the sites, attending the workshops, interacting with the Ghanaians and of course,  ‘shopping till you drop.’  As a person who had traveled to Africa--Kemet, South Africa and Zimbabwe--I thought that I had seen a representative sample of Africa.

If I had not decided to attend this annual convention at this time, I don’t know when I would have visited Ghana and  what I now consider my homeland-- Fihankra.  Fihankra is a spiritual, cultural and economic development organization with several goals, objectives and programs currently operating in Ghana. You can refer to their website www.Fihankra International.org The word, Fihankra literally translates as, ‘When leaving home, good byes could not be said.’

 A friend told me about the organization prior to leaving for Ghana. After arriving, I contacted Nana Kwadwo Akpan, the paramount chief of Fihankra or the Fihankraheni.

 Nana Akpan, accompanied by several others, took myself and four students to an area known as Ye Fa Ogyam, which when literally translated means, ‘We have passed through fire.’  There I saw what I consider the most beautiful land I ever saw.  Perhaps the attractiveness is increased by the fact that this land belongs to Diasporan Africans. That is, it belongs to me and to any other African descent person whose ancestors were victims in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade.

How did this happen?
On December 9, 1994, one of the most historical events occurred in Accra, Ghana. There a stool (representing a southern Ghana chieftain or throne) and an animal skin (representing Northern Ghana chieftain or throne) were purified in a sacred ceremony.  These two symbols can be compared to the traditional thrones of other nations.  The significance of this ceremony which effects all Diasporan Africans is:

1. The African chiefs had gathered especially to perform traditional rituals to atone for the misdeeds of ancestral traditional rulers who helped to sustain the Trans Atlantic slave trade initiated by European powers in the 15th century.
2. The ceremony provided for the appointment of a United States born Nana Kwadwo Oluwale Akpan, as a paramount chief, and the subsequent establishment of a Traditional Council and an International Council of Elders to administer the Affairs of
Fihankra on behalf of the descendants of Diasporan Africans.

Later in 1995, Fihankra was granted 30,000 plus acres of land by the people of the Akwamu Traditional Area to establish the Fihankra Community Land Development Project.  This land grant was made so that Diasporan Africans could have the opportunity to live and invest in an African community in which Diasporans are the co-architects.

It is this land, with the building of the first site (houses), Rosa Parks Lake View Villa, in the village of Ye Fa Ogyam—our village.  The Marcus Garvey site is located down the road.  The land is absolutely free with a one-time fee for the infrastructure.  The homes are built of stone.  One can view the homes on the Internet.  Note that you can see both the outside and the inside architectural plans at www.Fihankra.org

 The site overlooks the Great River Volta, with the mountains sitting behind the houses and the river.    These two and three bedroom homes range from $20,000 – $40,000.

 In October 2000, Nana Akpan visited Chicago.  We have subsequently formed a Fihankra chapter to support Fihankra’s many positive efforts in Ghana and the United States.  Our chapter consists of professionals, retirees, business people, attorneys, poor people to middle and upper middle income persons, and an array of persons interested in ‘returning home,’ to visit, to retire, to build, to begin a business, etc.

 If you are looking for a place to visit, retire, live, begin or extend a business, I highly recommend going home--Ye Fa Ogyam is waiting.  It is located in the eastern region of the Akwamu Traditional area near the banks of the Great River Volta less than one hour and fifteen minutes from the Accra Kotoko International Airport and 45 minutes from Tema, the country’s major seaport.   It is surrounded by lush tropical vegetation and rolling hills.

 Fihankra offers an alternative to those who want something different.  It is for those who have a pioneering spirit.  It is an opportunity to create a society that can be different, better, positive and work along with the Akwamu people.  It is a place for us but moreso for our children.

 Contact Fihankra!  Join Fihankra !  Visit your land!  Bring your children, your parents, your skills, your dreams.
 I hope to speak more about this land of opportunity at the ABPsi National  Convention.

In peace and love
Harvette Grey, Ph.D., Chicago

Call for Papers

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.

CALL FOR PROPOSALS
The Institute for the Study and Promotion of Race and Culture 1st Annual Diversity Challenge Conference to be held October 12-13, 2001 in Boston, MA. Diversity Challenge theme for 2001: How to Survive Teaching Courses on Race and Culture.We invite you to submit a proposal for a workshop, symposium, individual presentation, or structured discussion, which reflect some aspect of your experience in teaching, studying or learning about race or culture in educational, mental health, or organizational settings. Topics may include curricula development and teaching strategies, mental health concerns, legal issues, evaluations, or institutional policies. Deadline to submit a proposal is May 31, 2001.Please send proposals to Mary Kostman or LaToya Shakes Malone: ISPRC, Boston College, 318 Campion Hall, 140 Commonwealth Avenue, Chestnut Hill, MA 02467 or fax 617-552-1981. For additional information please call 617-552-2482 or e-mail ISPRC@bc.edu.
 

ABPsi Elections

Next month you will be receiving nomination forms for the ABPsi elections.  Plan now for the future of ABPsi.  Think about leadership and commitment.  Run for an office or ask someone else to run.  ABPsi depends on many as the Proverb says "One head does not go into counsel."
Mawiyah Kambon,Ph.D.  Immediate Past President
 

Summer Study:  Ghana
NC State University will again be hosting its summer study abroad program in Ghana West Africa at the University of Ghana-Legon. The program dates are June 21st through July 31st, 2001.  Undergraduate and Graduate students or others interested in earning college course credits are welcome to apply. The courses to be offered include the following although other independent study arrangements may be possible with prior approval (contact the program administrator):  1. Ghanaian Culture and Society; 2. History, Politics and Economics of Ghana; and 3. Science in Action in Ghana.  In addition to these courses the program includes: a non-credit intensive language study opportunity in "Twi," home stays with Ghanaian families in the Accra area,  and travel to various cultural, historical and village sites  throughout the country.  More detailed information can be found through the program web site:  http://courses.ncsu.edu/ classes/mds495a001/ghana99.htm or by contacting Nkechinyelum Chioneso (nchiones@bellsouth.net).  In addition, our program in ART & DESIGN will also be offered during the summer of 2001. Further information on this opportunity can be found at:  http://www2.ncsu.edu/intl_programs/ghana/projects.html or by contacting the program director, Professor Charles Joyner (chasjoyner@mindspring.com).
 
 

Student Circle Contact Information
The current members of the Central Committee of the Student Circle are as follows:

Chairperson:  Satira Streeter (sstreeter@BOP.GOV)
Immediate-past Chairperson:  Deirdre Sermons, M.A. (deeisat1@aol.com)
Mid-West Regional Representative:  Athena Porter, Ph.D. (athnprtr@aol.com)
Southern Regional Representative:  Kevin Prince, M.A. (harambee@arches.uga.edu)
Undergraduate Representative:  Sandra Wilson (swilsoncannon@hotmail.com)
 

Graduate Student Support
The following funding opportunities are available for graduate student support:  Southeastern Universities Research Association-Oak Ridge National Laboratory Summer Cooperative Research Program:  www.sura.org/programs/summer_coop.html.  Congressional Hispanic Caucus Institute:  www.chci.org.  Association for Institutional Research: http://airweb.org; California State University Forgivable Loan/Doctoral Incentive Program: boudinot@uga.edu.   [Submitted by Kevin Prince]

Grant Writers Wanted!
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.
 

Funding!
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.

African American Success Foundation Offers New Research Grant:  The African American Success Foundation (AASF) is pleased to announce the availability of a new award that provides $1,000.00 to graduate students or professionals who are studying instructional strategies that contribute to African American high academic achievement. Through the Shelia Starks Dudley Educational Research Award, the Foundation encourages research that highlights students who are excelling academically at the preschool, elementary, middle, and/or high school levels and related instructional strategies, institutional and/or policy variables. The application deadline for this award is March 30, 2001.  AASF also provides an award of $1,000.00 to support research being conducted by graduate students or professionals studying African Americans who are high academic achievers. Through its Lydia Donaldson Tutt-Jones Memorial Award, AASF encourages research that highlights the attitudes and behaviors that are contributing to high academic achievement in African Americans. Research focus may be upon students/graduates, their parents, or both, and may address early childhood education, student performance in the elementary, middle or high school years, as well as the attitudes and behaviors that help individuals finish college and graduate school. Parental behaviors that contribute to student success, as well as related home and community variables that promote excellence in educational performance may be included. The application deadline is June 29, 2001.  The African American Success Foundation’s mission is to promote the positive image of African Americans and, through these particular awards, is interested in encouraging research that increases the body of knowledge about African American students who are excelling in school to aid in the replication of that success for others. The research should be completed within one year, and award recipients must prepare a publishable caliber paper upon completion of the project to provide to the Foundation. For application criteria and procedure visit http://blacksuccessfoundation.org/ or contact Dr. E. Carol Webster at 954.792.1117 or drcarolwebster @blacksuccessfoundation.org.

Events

March 8-11, 2001:  National Black Family Conference, held in Louisville Kentucky.  Please check the website for BFA:  www.louisville.edu/edu/bfa.

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.
 

Awards/Prizes

THE ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN IN PSYCHOLOGY Announces the Eleventh Annual Women of Color Psychologies Award.  Submissions:  Empirical, theoretical, and applied papers and books that contribute significantly to the understanding of the psychology of women of color will be considered.  Eligibility:  Manuscripts must be by and about women of color.  Jointly authored manuscripts will be considered if the first author is a woman of color.  Papers should be approximately journal length, written in APA manuscript style, and publication-ready (i.e., no drafts of papers).  Papers that have been submitted for publication or presented at a professional meeting, and papers and books that have been previously published or accepted for publication are eligible.  Submission Procedures:  The following material must accompany submissions:  four copies of the manuscript, two self-addressed stamped legal-sized envelopes, and a cover sheet with your name, address, phone number, and the title of the paper.  The author’s name should not appear anywhere on the paper itself.  Please send the above materials to:  Dr. Jeanette Hsu, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue (116B), Palo Alto, CA  94304, (650) 493-5000, ext. 67915, Fax:  (650) 852-3445, E-mail:  Jeanette.Hsu@med.va.gov.  Deadline for Submissions:  April 1, 2001.  Review:  A diverse panel of AWP members will conduct a blind review (except when reviewing published books).  Submissions will be evaluated on the basis of creativity, sound methodology, clarity of presentation, contribution of new knowledge, and importance to the advancement of the psychology of women of color.  Awards:  The recipient of the award will be announced at the American Psychological Association convention in August 2001.  The recipient will be invited to present at the 2002 AWP Conference and will receive up to $250 in travel expenses.
 

Attention Women!

Attention Women:  Your participation is invited:  The Association for Women in Psychology (AWP) Women of Color Psychologies Award Committee would like additional AWP members for the committee who are familiar (or would like to become more familiar) with the literature by and about women of color.  We appreciate members from all backgrounds to ensure a diverse panel of reviewers.  Your responsibilities will include the recommendation of manuscripts for the committee to review and participation in the review process itself.  Even if you do not wish to serve as a reviewer, please feel free to make suggestions of articles and books for the committee to review.  We wish to consider as many articles and books as possible for the award.  The deadline for submissions is April 1st.  We will begin reviewing the submissions soon after that, with a deadline for completion of reviews of July 15th.  Members of the committee attending the annual APA convention will meet during APA and confirm the year’s awardee. For additional information about the committee and/or the recommendation process, please contact the committee chair:  Dr. Jeanette Hsu, VA Palo Alto Health Care System, 3801 Miranda Avenue (116B), Palo Alto, CA  94304, (650) 493-5000, ext. 67915, Fax:  (650) 852-3445, E-mail:  Jeanette.Hsu@med.va.gov.

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Authors Wanted
1.  Psych Discourse wishes to publish biographical articles on elders and other members of The Association.  Articles should be between 1000-3000 words and submitted to the Psych Discourse editor.

2.  Articles are requested that focus on Black history, to be published in the February issue of Psych Discourse.  Submit articles to the editor.
 
 

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ABPsi Quote Corner

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    Wade Nobles

CLINICAL CHILD/PEDIATRIC PSYCHOLOGIST:  The Children's Hospital of Alabama has been serving Alabama’s children since 1911 and is currently recruiting for a full-time Clinical Child Psychologist to perform the following clinical services, psychological evaluations and psychotherapy to outpatients, and consultation liaison services to patients with medical illnesses.  Minimum requirements for employment include Ph D., completed internship from APA accredited programs, current license or be license eligible to practice as a clinical psychologist in Alabama, and prior experience providing psychological services to children and adolescents.  Prefer formal postdoctoral training in pediatric/child psychology or 5 years postdoctoral experience providing psychological services to children and adolescents.  Expertise in consultation liaison, communication and developmental disorders, managed care, and administrative skills are preferred.  Salary and benefits are competitive and will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth.  We are a group of professionals committed to the provision of excellent clinical services to children and adolescents with a broad range of pediatric, psychiatric, developmental, and educational needs.  Our professional group includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, psychiatric nurse practitioners, and case managers.  We are hospital based and health system integrated service with three outpatient locations, and three inpatient psychiatric units.  We also have an active consultation liaison service and provide services to Children's Hospital, pediatric primary care and specialty clinics within the Children’s Health System, and local mental health agencies and clinics.  There is ample opportunity to work with children with a wide range of Psychiatric Disorders.  Screening of applications will continue until position is filled.  The Children's Hospital of Alabama is an equal employment opportunity employer and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.  Please send letter of interest, vita, selected work samples, and three letters of reference to Medical Director, Children's Behavioral Health Suite 500, 1600 7th Avenue South, Birmingham, AL 35233. You may visit our website at:  www.chsys.org.  [AL1]
 
 

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 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 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 e-mail: 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.  [CA1]

NEW VICTIM RECOVERY CENTER SEEKS DIRECTOR!  If you are interested in an exciting opportunity to:  provide leadership to, develop and coordinate an innovative interdisciplinary model of care for victims of violent crime; teach and belong to an outstanding faculty committed to developing the next generation of highly skilled and culturally competent mental health professionals; supervise and work with a multidisciplinary staff in a warm and collegial atmosphere; work collaboratively with a clinical services research team and with community based agencies; and live in the exciting city of San Francisco; this job is for you.  The Department of Psychiatry of the School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a Director for our new and highly innovative Victim Recovery Center, which is being developed in close collaboration with the State of California Board of Control. This center will serve as a demonstration project to increase access to services for victims of crime.  The goals of the Center are to target, identify, assess and reduce the physical, psychological, and social impact of traumatic events for a wide variety of victims of violent crimes.  This will include victims of assaults, battery, hate crimes, domestic violence, sexual assault, victims of arson, criminal vehicular offenses and family members of homicide victims.  The position will be available in the Spring 2001 and will be in the Clinical series at the Instructor, Assistant, or Associate Professor level. We offer competitive salary rates and an excellent benefits package.  The ideal candidate would be one of the following: 1) a Board-certified or Board-admissible psychiatrist; 2) a Psychologist with a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an APA approved program and licensed as a psychologist; 3) a licensed Clinical Social Worker.  Applicants should possess a minimum of 3 years experience in clinical administration, strong enthusiasm, vision, excellent administrative, teaching, and supervision skills.  Experience providing trauma-focused treatment and interest and commitment in working with culturally diverse, low income, and medically indigent patient populations.  California licensure is essential at time of appointment.  Please send or fax (415-206-8942) a letter of interest; resumé; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Susan Brekhus, Department of Psychiatry-Room 7M36, San Francisco General Hospital, 1001 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110.  For further information about this and other available positions, call Susan Brekhus at (415) 206-3805 or e-mail: Susan_M._Brekhus@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.  [CA2]
 

NEW VICTIM RECOVERY CENTER SEEKS CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGIST!  If you are interested in an exciting opportunity to: develop trauma-focused services for our new and highly innovative Victim Recovery Center; teach and belong to an outstanding faculty committed to developing the next generation of highly skilled and culturally competent mental health professionals; supervise and work with a multidisciplinary staff in a warm and collegial atmosphere; work collaboratively with a clinical services research team and with community based agencies; and live in the exciting city of San Francisco; this job is for you.  The Department of Psychiatry of the School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is seeking a Clinical Psychologist for our new center, which is being developed in close collaboration with the State of California Board of Control. This center will serve as a demonstration project to increase access to services for victims of crime.  The goals of the Center are to target, identify, assess and reduce the physical, psychological, and social impact of traumatic events for a wide variety of victims of violent crimes.  This will include victims of assaults, battery, hate crimes, domestic violence, sexual assault, victims of arson, criminal vehicular offenses and family members of homicide victims.  The position will be available in the Spring 2001 and will be in the Clinical series at the Instructor or Assistant Professor level. We offer competitive salary rates and an excellent benefits package.  Applicants must: have a PhD or PsyD in Clinical Psychology from an APA-approved training program and be licensed in the State of California; possess a minimum of 2 years experience in providing trauma-focused treatment, excellent teaching and supervisory skills, and interest and commitment to working with culturally diverse, low income, and medically indigent patient populations.  Please send or fax (415-206-8942) a letter of interest; resumé; and names, addresses, and telephone numbers of three references to Susan Brekhus, Department of Psychiatry-Room 7M36, San Francisco General Hospital, 1001 Potrero Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94110.  For further information about this and other available positions, call Susan Brekhus at (415) 206-3805 or e-mail: Susan_M._Brekhus@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.  [CA3]

CHILD AND ADOLESCENT SERVICES.  UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA,  SAN FRANCISCO.  PRE- AND POST-DOCTORAL POSITIONS.  The Department of Psychiatry of the School of Medicine, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), at San Francisco General Hospital, has paid pre- and post-doctoral position openings in Child and Adolescent Services (CAS).  The CAS has received a multi-year award from the California Endowment to establish a Multicultural Clinical Training Program in Child and Adolescent Psychology beginning in July 2001.  CAS provides advanced clinical training for Pre- and Post-doctoral interns/fellows interested in trauma, pediatric consultation-liaison work, and services for diverse, 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 environments, and Hospital and Community based services.  Specialized training with witnesses to domestic violence, traumatized children/adolescents and infants/toddlers.  The Early Childhood Development Clinic (ECDC), a component of CAS, offers: specialized training to acquire skills assessing cognitive and emotional development of at risk infants/toddlers; related skills in evaluating the child’s care-giving environment.  Supervised experience in clinical interventions within the ECDC includes time-limited work on issues of infant attachment, family dynamics, at-risk infant case management, and collaboration with outside agencies.  Weekly seminars and case conferences are held, with a close affiliation with the Department of Pediatrics.  Applicants will have attended or completed an APA-approved Ph.D. Clinical Psychology Program with a focus on Child Clinical Psychology. To apply, please send a cover letter, resume, and three reference letters by March 5, 2001, to Miriam Martinez, PhD, Director, CAS, Department of Psychiatry, San Francisco General Hospital, 1001 Potrero Avenue, Suite 7M, San Francisco, CA 94110.  For more information, call Dr. Martinez at 415) 206-6935 or e-mail: 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.  [CA4]
 
 

UNIVERSITY OF DENVER - DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY:  The University of Denver Department of Psychology is searching for an exceptionally qualified researcher and teacher who has an established program of research on developmental processes.  We hope to fill the position in September 2001, and the position will remain open until it is filled.  Level is open, but our preference is to hire at least at the advanced assistant level.  Applicants with developmental interests in any area of psychology will be considered.  Send a letter of interest, vita, at least three letters of recommendation (or the names and addresses of three referees who will not be contacted without your permission) and reprints/preprints to: Developmental Search Committee, Department of Psychology, University of Denver, Denver CO 80208.  The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications particularly form women, minorities, veterans, and people with disabilities.  [CO1]

THE UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT DENVER announces two tenure track Assistant Professor Positions beginning in Fall 2001 to teach graduate courses in the Counseling Psychology and Counselor Education program core and marriage and family specialization area.  Requires doctorate in counseling or closely related field, evidence of excellent teaching and research related to issues of family counseling, and demonstrated abilities to create partnerships with community agencies.  The Counseling Psychology and Counseling Education Division has specialty accreditation from the Council for the Accreditation of Counseling and related educational Programs (CACREP) in three program areas:  Marriage and Family Counseling/Therapy, School Counseling and Community Counseling.  For additional information see http://soe.cudenver.edu     Click on What’s New.  The Colorado Open Records Act (C.R.S.24-72-204) applies.  EEO/M/W/D/V.  [CO2]
 
 

PSYCHOLOGIST - PH.D OR PSY.D to provide mental health services to urban children and families in multi-service community-oriented organization.  Expertise in family, sexual abuse, and trauma treatment.  Experience in a managed care environment.  Strong interpersonal skills required, along with an ability to work well in collaboration with other agencies and treatment environments Bilingual/Bicultural skills preferred.  We are committed to Total Quality Service, Workforce Diversity, and actively promote a drug free workplace.  Send/Fax resume to:  Milagros DeLaRosa-Rivera, The Village For Families & Children, Inc., 1680 Albany Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105, 860-920-0283.  AA/EOE.  [CT1a]

VICE PRESIDENT, RESIDENTIAL PROGRAMS Large not for profit agency seeks Vice President to work as a member of the Children's System of Care to develop and manage services.  Responsible for development and monitoring of residential program services and budget plans; total quality management; supervision of program staff; leadership functions within the systems of care.  Licensed Social Worker or Psychologist with six years supervisory/management experience and expertise in mental health and residential services for children required.  Cultural competency to serve African American and Latino families also required.  We are committed to total quality service, workforce diversity, and actively promote a drug free workplace.  Please Send/Fax resume to:  Milagros DeLaRosa-Rivera, The Village For Families & Children, Inc., 1680 Albany Avenue, Hartford, CT 06105, 860-920-0283.  AA/EOE.  [CT1b]

IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A CORPORATE PSYCHOLOGIST.  Sperduto & Associates, Inc., an Atlanta-based corporate psychology consulting firm, has grown steadily and profitably since it was founded in 1982.  As a result of continued strong growth, we are aggressively searching for high quality candidates to immediately fill a current opening.  We are seeking individuals who possess the desire and ability to make a long-term career commitment so we can maintain our record of excellent service and very low turnover.  We work with established long-term clients and a steadily growing list of new clients.  We serve a diverse clientele nationwide and provide many services tailored to the needs of top management. These services include individual psychological assessment, executive coaching, attitude and 360° surveys team building, training, culture change, organizational development, and acquisition/merger work.  We provide a supportive but fast-paced learning environment.  We offer a competitive salary with exceptional bonus opportunities, profit-sharing, and long-term earning potential based on performance.  Qualified candidates possess a Ph.D. in Industrial/Organizational, Clinical, or Counseling Psychology and are licensable in Georgia.  We are looking for candidates who possess strong interpersonal skills, well-developed problem solving skills and judgment, conscientiousness, insight into self and others, an understanding of individual personalities and behavior, the ability to work both as an individual performer and a team member, and the desire to learn and grow.  This full position includes moderate travel of no more than two nights away from home per week.  We encourage you to learn more about us at www.sperduto.com.  Please send a resume and letter of interest to:  Dean Stamoulis, Ph.D.; Attn:  Recruiting Representative; SPERDUTO & ASSOCIATES, INC.; 235 Peachtree Street NE, Suite 300, Atlanta, GA 30303.  [GA1]

THE REGENTS’ CENTER FOR LEARNING DISORDERS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA (UGA) is recruiting a full-time psychologist (doctoral level).  The Regents’ Center provides comprehensive psychological evaluations of older adolescent and adult college students referred for assessment of possible developmental or acquired learning disorders, psychological disorders, or cognitive/language deficits impacting academic success.  The Regents’ Center also provides training and supervision of graduate students and postdoctoral fellows, and staff actively conducts theoretical and applied research.  Successful candidates will be licensed or license-eligible in Georgia, experienced in conducting comprehensive psychological evaluations (i.e., knowledgeable of a wide range of cognitive, achievement, and psychological measures), experienced in evaluating older adolescents/adults with cognitive, language, and/or learning disabilities, and interested in working on multidisciplinary evaluation teams.  Review of applicants by the search committee will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  A completed application includes a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, work sample, and three letters of reference sent to:  Scott E. Miller, Ph.D., 331 Milledge Hall, The University of Georgia, Athens, GA 30602.  Additional details about the position can be obtained by contacting Dr. Miller via e-mail at scmiller@arches.uga.edu or at (706) 542-4589.  AA/EOE employer.  We especially welcome applications from women and members of minority groups.  [GA2]

DIRECTOR OF RESEARCH:  General Responsibilities:  The Director of Research will work closely with the Executive Staff and Division Directors to develop and implement an integrated data transformation system, evaluation and research program that supports program and policy development.  Supervise research teams, assure all data collection efforts integrate with Ounce MIS and develop appropriate research designs for program development and research evaluation.  Develop proposals, reports and external/internal communications with the Development and Communication Divisions.  Qualifications:  Ph.D. in social or behavioral sciences; concentration in child development with a knowledge of infant development preferred; 5-10 yeas experience in applied research setting; Advance understanding of research design including: methodology, sampling, questionnaire development, data collection, analysis and report writing; 5 years experience with supervision, and mentoring staff; Excellent interpersonal, negotiation and team building skills; Excellent verbal and written skills; Ability to work with a diverse staff; Basic knowledge of computers, MIS systems and SQL a plus; Must be able to travel between various sites.  To Apply:  Send resume and cover letter to:  Human Resources, Ounce of Prevention Fund, 122 S. Michigan Ave.  Suite 2050, Chicago, IL  60603, Fax::  312-922-8798, E-mail: JoAnnP@ounceofprevention.org.  [IL1]

COUNSELING CENTER POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT - DESCRIPTION:  THE COUNSELING CENTER AT CHICAGO STATE UNIVERSITY seeks a counselor/therapist for a twelve-month tenure-track position to begin April 2, 2001.  Duties include individual and group counseling for personal, social, sexual, educational and vocational concerns; intake interviews; crisis intervention; on-call duty rotation evenings and weekends for resident students; outreach services; and psychoeducational workshops and presentations.  QUALIFICATIONS:  A master's degree plus 30 hours in counseling or in an appropriate field, knowledge of adolescent and young adult development; demonstrated skills in brief model therapy; excellent written and oral communications skills; experience working with a multicultural and multi-ethnic college population, and some teaching experience Bilingual candidates with experience in men's mental health issues are encouraged to apply.  A doctorate in counseling psychology from an APA approved program or in a related field is preferred.  Send letter of application, current vita or resume and three current letters of reference from professionals who know your work well or:  Dr. Carolyn Moore-Assem, Director, Counseling Center, Chicago University, 9501 S. King Drive, SUB 190, Chicago, Illinois 60628.  Completed applications must be submitted by February 16, 2001.  CSU is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.  [IL2]

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP  NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY one to two-year full-time research position at the Institute for Policy Research and the School of Education and Social Policy, Northwestern University, with P. Lindsay Chase-Lansdale.  Focus on multidisciplinary, policy-relevant research on children and families, especially “Welfare, Children, & Families: A Three-City Study” (www.jhu.edu/~welfare).  Requirements include a Ph.D. in psychology, sociology, economics, or related field, a strong research background, preferably including experience with large data sets and longitudinal statistical analyses, and an interest in child development and poverty issues.  See http://www.sesp.nwu.edu/CFP for position details.  Send a cover letter stating research interests, a curriculum vita, relevant reprints or preprints, and names of three references by March 1, 2001, to P. Lindsay Chase-Lansdale, Ph.D., Institute for Policy Research, Northwestern University, 2040 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL  60208-4100.  Position to start summer, 2001.  Minority applicants are encouraged to apply.  [IL3]
 
 

KINSEY INSTITUTE TO HOST SUMMER GRADUATE TRAINING INSTITUTE- THE KINSEY INSTITUTE has been awarded funding through the National Institute of Mental Health for summer institutes to provide research training in human sexuality.  The first summer institute, "Understanding High-Risk Sexual Behavior", will be held 22-29 July, 2001 at Indiana University in Bloomington.  The program will involve eight external faculty, as well as IU faculty and Kinsey staff, all of them active researchers in the area of HIV/AIDS and high-risk sexual behavior.  Travel, accommodation, and the institute registration fee will be provided for 25 graduate students (including up to five international students) for the week long program.  Students may enroll for three graduate credits.  Preference will be given to graduate students but post-doctoral and other researchers may apply.  Students from minority groups, under-represented in this area of research, are strongly encouraged to apply.  For further information or to obtain an application form, visit the Kinsey websit [http://www.indiana.edu/~kinsey/summer.htm] or contact Dr. Cynthia Graham at 812-855-7686 or cygraham@indiana.edu.  [IN1]
 
 

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, AMHERST  DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY: POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE POSITIONS. POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS AND TRAINEESHIPS IN COGNITIVE, DEVELOPMENTAL, OR EDUCATIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY AT THE UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS/AMHERST expects to have up to three postdoctoral fellowships available.  For some of the fellowships, recipients must be US citizens or permanent residents.  Ph.D. or equivalent required.  Salary:  $28,260 with no prior post-doc experience and $29,832 with one year experience.  Send vita, statement of interests, and three letters of recommendation to Professor Keith Rayner, Department of Psychology, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, MA  01003.  The Fellowships will begin as early at July 1st and as late as September 1st.  Review of the applications will commence at the beginning of April and will continue until the positions are filled.  The University of Massachusetts is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Women and members or minority groups are encouraged to apply. [MA1]
 
 

SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT:  SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY TENURE-TRACK POSITION AT THE ASSISTANT PROFESSOR LEVEL IN AN APA-ACCREDITED SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY PROGRAM emphasizing an ecological orientation, a scientist-practitioner framework, and services to diverse populations and settings.  Job begins in August, 2001.  Doctorate from a school psychology or very closely related program is required.  Candidates should demonstrate the potential to develop an outstanding record of research, teaching, and service.  Interest in supervising students in professional experiences and pursuing external funding is highly desirable.  Evidence of ability to work in a collaborative and collegial fashion within the university, local schools, and other agencies is essential, as is eligibility for future certification as a school psychologist and licensure as a psychologist in Nebraska.  The department is committed to promoting multiculturalism in its programs, students, and faculty.  In addition to doctoral and educational specialist programs in School Psychology, our Department of Educational Psychology also offers masters and doctoral programs in Counseling Psychology (APA-accredited); Cognition, Learning and Development; and Quantitative and Qualitative Methods in Education; and houses the Buros Institute of Mental Measurements.  The School Psychology Program also coordinates the Nebraska Internship Consortium in Professional Psychology (APA accredited) that includes diverse school and community agencies providing services to children, youth, and families.  A letter of application, vita, three references, and samples of scholarly writing should be sent to:  Terry B. Gutkin, Ph.D.; Chair, School Psychology Search Committee; Department of Educational Psychology; 117 Bancroft Hall; University of Nebrask-Lincoln; Lincoln, NE 68588-0345.  Review of applications will begin February 2, 2001 and continue until an acceptable applicant is hired.  Candidates wishing additional information about the position are encouraged to contact Dr. Gutkin by phone (402) 472-1154 or e-mail (tgutkin1@UNL.EDU).  The University of Nebraska is committed to a pluralistic campus community through Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity and is responsive to the needs of dual career couples.  We assure reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act; contact Dr. Gutkin for assistance at 402-472-1154.  [NE1]

DARTMOUTH MEDICAL SCHOOL BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE SECTION, DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHIATRY: is recruiting for 2-3 Ph.D. level, junior faculty psychologist positions (rank commensurate with training and experience).  Interested candidates should have interests in one of the following areas: 1) Spine Center / Pain Clinic, both mulitidisciplinary clinics that focus on the assessment, treatment and rehabilitation of patients with chronic pain; 2) Anxiety Disorders Service, which provides comprehensive assessment and cognitive-behavioral treatments (individual and group) for the full range of anxiety disorders; and 3) Palliative Care Program / Center for Psycho-Oncology Research, which focuses on clinical care and research designed to improve symptom management and quality of life in patients with life threatening diseases (primarily cancer).  Successful candidates will be expected to become integrated into the clinical, research, and training activities of these specialty clinics.  Requirements include a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology or a related clinical discipline and eligibility for licensure in New Hampshire.  Send a letter outlining qualifications, curriculum vita, and three letters of reference to:  Tim A. Ahles, Ph.D., Director, Behavioral Medicine Section, Department of Psychiatry, One Medical Center Dr., Lebanon, NH  03756.  Women and members of minority groups are encouraged to apply.   Dartmouth is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Institution.  [NH1]

DARTMOUTH COLLEGE is recruiting a talented and dynamic therapist to join the diverse staff of its Counseling and Human Development Office.  Candidates should have a masters or doctoral level counseling degree, or be a clinical nurse specialist.  The successful applicant will be expected to demonstrate multicultural experience and competency in clinical and educational work.  Clinical responsibilities include: initial evaluations, short-term therapy, groups, on-call/crisis intervention.  Education responsibilities include:  participating in on-campus outreach and presentations.  Training, experience, and interest in some of the following desired: Asian/Asian American issues, cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectic behavioral therapy, Latino/a issues, and substance abuse.  Please send letter of interest, CV, and 3 letters of recommendation by March 15th to:  Mark Reed, M.D., Director of Counseling and Human Development, Dartmouth College Health Service, 7 Rope Ferry Rd, Hanover, NH 03755, e-mail: Mark.H.Reed@Dartmouth.edu, phone (603) 650-1442.  Dartmouth is an EO/AA employer and encourages applications from women and minorities.  [NH2]

MANHATTANVILLE COLLEGE: CLINICAL PSYCHOLOGY.  THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY invites applications for a full-time, tenure track, assistant professor in the area of clinical psychology beginning in September 2001.  Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in clinical psychology.  The successful candidate will be one with a strong theoretical orientation (rather than an applied orientation).  Candidates must have significant experience with and a strong commitment to teaching and advising undergraduates.  Opportunities for private clinical practice are minimal.  Information about our department and its current members is available at http://faculty.mville.edu/psych.  Applicants must submit a Vitea, a statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of reference to Anthony C. Santucci, Ph.D., Chairperson, Dept. of Psychology, Manhattanville College, 2900 Purchase St., Purchase, NY 10577.  No responses will be made to telephone or e-mail inquires.  The deadline for applications is February 15, 2001.  Manhattanville College is an equal opportunity employer actively encouraging applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds.  [NY1]

POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN ALCOHOL ETIOLOGY AND TREATMENT THE RESEARCH INSTITUTE ON ADDICTIONS (RIA), A RESEARCH COMPONENT OF THE UNIVERSITY AT BUFFALO, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK, has multiple openings for NIAAA-funded postdoctoral fellows in alcohol etiology and treatment.  The program provides specialized postdoctoral training for individuals seeking to pursue a career in alcohol research.  The interdisciplinary training program emphasizes two primary areas: (1) etiology and course of alcohol use and misuse and (2) treatment for alcohol use disorders.  Fellows develop and pursue research interests under the supervision of faculty preceptors.  Seminars on alcohol use disorders, current alcohol research, grant writing, and professional issues and career development are an integral part of the training program.  Start dates are negotiable.  Established in 1970, RIA has a staff of over 175 persons working on over 30 separate research projects.  RIA occupies a five-story building, and offers outstanding resources in support of its research endeavors.  Visit the RIA website at http://www.ria.buffalo.edu.  Inquiries can be made to either Gerard J. Connors (connors@ria.buffalo.edu) or R. Lorraine Collins (collins@ria.buffalo.edu), Co-Training Directors.  Applicants should forward a vita, representative reprints, letters of reference, and a cover letter describing research interests and training goals to: Alcohol Research Postdoctoral Training Committee, Attn: G. Connors and R. L. Collins, Research Institute on Addictions, 1021 Main Street, Buffalo, NY 14203.  Applications from minority candidates are particularly welcome.  Applicants must be citizens or noncitizen nationals of the U.S. or must have been lawfully admitted for permanent residence.  AA/EOE.  [NY2]

ASSISTANT PROFESSOR: Applications are invited for a new tenure-track position beginning in August 2001.  Ph.D. completed or near completion.  Candidates should have specialty in Developmental Psychology with emphases in the areas of cognitive and language development.  Candidates should be committed to excellence in undergraduate education and to collaborative involvement of students in a research program.  Visit www.naz.edu for information about the College and our program.  The search committee will review applications as we receive them and continue until the position is filled.  Nazareth College is a thriving, independent, co-educational institution with 1900 undergraduate and 1000 graduate students.  The college is located minutes from downtown Rochester, noted for its internationally recognized industries and museums, and for its cultural diversity.  Nazareth College seeks individuals with an understanding of the benefits and importance of ethnic and racial diversity on campus and demonstrated commitment to the promotion of such diversity.  Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and three letters of recommendation to Dr. David Page, Department of Psychology, Nazareth College, 4245 East Avenue, Rochester, NY 14618-3790 (e-mail: dapage@naz.edu).  EOE/AA.  [NY3]

MASTERS AND POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS IN CULTURE AND AGING, with emphasis on emotions and health.  Long Island University is taking applications for postdoctoral positions beginning this summer, and Masters’ students at any time.  Join the Center for Studies in Ethnicity and Human Development at the LIU Brooklyn campus and work with our active group of  emotions researchers.  Send vita and names of three references to:  Carol Magai, Long Island University, Department of Psychology, Brooklyn, NY 11201.  [NY4]

THE DEPARTMENT OF PSYCHOLOGY at Denison University invites applications for a tenure-track position at the level of assistant professor with expertise in Sensory Processes or Perceptual and Attentional Processes.  The candidate is expected to teach undergraduate courses in his/her specialty area and introductory psychology on a regular basis.  Interest in contributing to an evolving neuroscience program is desirable.  Candidates should have an active research program is desirable.  Candidates should have an active research program that can involve undergraduate students.  Denison University is a liberal arts college of 2000 students located 30 minutes from Columbus, Ohio.  Denison is widely recognized as one of the first colleges to require Minority and Women's Studies as part of its General Education Program.  Denison is committed to achieving further diversity in its faculty and to this end, women and people of color are encouraged to apply.  Denison is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  Review of applications will begin February 15, 2001.  Submit curriculum vita, a statement of teaching and research interests, evidence of teaching effectiveness, representative publications, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to:  Dr. L. Kaye Rasnake, Department of Psychology, Denison University, Gransville, OH  43023.  [OH1]

COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES OF OHIO UNIVERSITY is seeking a Psychologists/Counselor for a 12-month position.  Prefer Doctorate with 2 years (one post doctoral) supervised experience and Ohio license or license eligible as a Psychologists or Clinical Counselor.  Minority and female candidates are especially encouraged to apply.  Provide individual and group therapy, assessment and outreach programs, staff development and supervision of doctoral trainees and interns.  Possible teaching if desired.  Set in the rolling hills of Southeastern Ohio, Ohio University is a classic residential campus with over 19,500 undergraduate and graduate fringe benefits.  Start July 1, 2001.  Priority consideration will be given to applications received by March 1, 2001.  Send a vita, three letters or recommendation, phone numbers and e-mail addresses of references and a transcript of graduate courses to Paul J. Gleason, Ph.D., Counseling and Psychological Services, Hudson Health Center, Ohio University, Athens, OH  45701 - Fax - 740-593-0091.  An Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.  [OH2]

Counseling/Clinical Psychologist, Social Worker, Clinical Therapist:  Opening.  The Ohio State University.  Demonstrated skill in individual and group counseling/ psychotherapy; assessment; supervision and training; multicultural issues with African American emphasis; consultation and outreach programming. Minimum requirement: a terminal degree in a mental health field and licensed for independent practice within three years. Twelve month contract with attractive benefits.  Position available September, 1 2001.  Submit vita, graduate transcripts, three letters of recommendation and a personal statement of interest (including philosophy of professional practice in a university counseling setting and experience with population) to:  Jim Hodnett, Ph.D., Chair Search Committee, Counseling and Consultation Service, The Ohio State University, 1640 Neil Avenue, Columbus, Ohio  43201.  Telephone number (614) 292-5766; FAX (614) 688-3440.  We will begin reviewing applications March 12, 2001 although applications will be accepted until position is filled.  The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Qualified women, minorities, Vietnam Era veterans, disabled veterans, and the disabled are encouraged to apply.  [OH3]

THE PSYCHOLOGY AND SOCIAL WORK DEPARTMENTS AT OHIO UNIVERSITY invite applications for the position of Clinic Director.  This is a 12-month position as the director of a research and training clinic.  As part of its plan to enhance the stature of its strongest doctoral programs, Ohio University awarded excellence funds to the department of psychology to significantly increase the resources available to the clinical and health psychology programs for training and research.  A portion of these funds are allocated to expand the capabilities of the clinic in order to increase research conducted with clinical populations, improve multidisciplinary training, and provide service to the community.  As a result, this is a unique opportunity to participate in the development and expansion of a university-based clinic in rural, southeastern Ohio.  Candidates should demonstrate the capability to collaborate with university-based research teams, administer all aspects of a mental health training clinic, supervise students and staff, and work with as local constituencies.  Candidates should have Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and must be licensed or license eligible as psychologists in Ohio.  The salary ranges from $50,000 to $60,000 depending on the candidate's level of experience.  Excellent benefits are also included.  Candidates for the position should send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, copies of recent publications, a statement of research and training interests, and three letters of recommendation to the chair of the search committee.  Inquires about the position can also be directed to Ben Ogles, Chair, Clinic Director Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Ohio University, Athens, Ohio 45701-2979, 740-593-1077, ogles@ohio.edu.   Review of applications will begin February 15, 2001 with the intent of hiring a candidate to start employment July 1, 2001.  We strongly encourage applications from minority and women candidates.  Ohio University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.  [OH4]

SOCIAL PSYCHOLOGY POSTDOCTORAL POSITION: The Social Psychology program at The Ohio State University anticipates appointing at least one postdoctoral fellow for the 2001 academic year. The fellowships are funded by an NIMH training grant. Postdoctoral fellows would work closely with at least one of the core faculty in the social psychology program (i.e., Bob Arkin, Marilynn Brewer, Tim Brock, Tanya Chartrand, Russ Fazio, Jon Krosnick, Rich Petty, Phil Tetlock, Bill von Hippel, Gifford Weary), and perhaps with one or more affiliated training faculty in allied fields (i.e., Barbara Andersen, Gary Berntson, Nancy Betz, Catherine Heaney, Janice Kiecolt-Glaser, Michael Vasey).  Applicants should submit a CV, three letters of recommendation, a a statement describing their research interests and accomplishments, and a statement explaining which one or two faculty members with whom they seek to work and why. FOR FULL CONSIDERATION, APPLICATIONS SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY FEBRUARY 15, 2001, BUT APPLICATIONS WILL BE PROCESSED UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.  Applications should be address to:  Social Psychology Postdoc Committee, c/o Shirley Bostwick, Department of Psychology, 1885 Neil Avenue Mall, Columbus, OH  43210-1222.  The Ohio State University is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action employer.  Women, Minorities, Vietnam Era Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply.  Eligibility is limited to U.S. Citizens and Permanent Residents of the U.S.  [OH5]

ASSOCIATE/FULL PROFESSOR OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY IN THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON.  The University of Oregon announces a 9-month, senior tenure-track faculty position in the area of School Psychology, beginning August 1, 2001.  The University of Oregon School Psychology Program is an intervention-oriented program with strong ties to special education and early intervention.  Preference will be given to individuals who have experience with children and youth focused on academic, social, and behavior issues.  Candidates must have established a strong record of research and scholarship, competency in teaching, and service to the profession.  The individual filling this position will be expected to provide program leadership, continue his/her program of research through external funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise master’s and doctoral students.  Candidates must be collegial and be willing and interested in collaborating with other school psychology faculty as well as with faculty from other academic units across the College of Education.  Desired qualifications include: Ph.D. from an APA-accredited and NASP-approved school psychology program; experience providing program leadership; scholarly and research publications in refereed journals consistent with the University of Oregon tenure and promotion standards; teaching experience in higher education; evidence of ability to obtain external support for research and training; two years experience as a school psychologist; and licensed and / or certified school psychologist in Oregon, or eligible for licensure in Oregon.  To apply, send a letter of interest, professional vita, completed application form, three letters of recommendation, and copies of representative publications to Carol Fernlund, College of Education, 5261 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-5261.  For further information contact Roland Good at 541-346-2145 or Diane Bricker at 541-346-0807.  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2000 and continue until position is filled.  ADA/EO/AA institution committed to cultural diversity.  [OR1a]

ASSISTANT/ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF SCHOOL PSYCHOLOGY IN THE COLLEGE OF EDUCATION, UNIVERSITY OF OREGON.  The University of Oregon announces a 9-month, tenure-track faculty position in the area of School Psychology, beginning August 1, 2001.  The University of Oregon School Psychology Program is an intervention-oriented program with strong ties to special education and early intervention.  Preference will be given to individuals who have experience with children and youth focused on academic, social, and behavior issues.  Candidates must be prepared to establish a strong record of research and scholarship, competency in teaching, and service to the profession.  The individual filling this position will be expected to establish a program of research through external funding, teach undergraduate and graduate courses, advise master’s and doctoral students.  Candidates must be collegial and be willing and interested in collaborating with other school psychology faculty as well as with faculty from other academic units across the College of Education.  Desired qualifications include:  Ph.D. from an APA-accredited and NASP-approved school psychology program; Scholarly and research publications in refereed journals consistent with the University of Oregon tenure and promotion standards; teaching experience in higher education; evidence of ability to obtain external support for research and training; two years of experience as a school psychologist; and, licensed and / or certified school psychologist in Oregon, or eligible for licensure in Oregon.  To apply, send a letter of interest, professional vita, completed application form, three letters of recommendation, and copies of representative publications to:  Carol Fernlund, College of Education, 5261 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-5261.  For further information contact Roland Good at 541-346-2145 or Diane Bricker at 541-346-0807.  Review of applications will begin December 1, 2000 and continue until position is filled.  ADA/EO/AA institution committed to cultural diversity.  [OR1b]
 
 

HUMAN LEARNING/COGNITIVE PSYCHOLOGIST.  THE PSYCHOLOGY DEPARTMENT OF ALLEGHENY COLLEGE invites applications for a tenure track position at the assistant professor level beginning, Fall 2001.  Minimum qualifications are a Ph.D., experience teaching at the undergraduate level, and demonstrated interests in liberal arts education.  The successful candidate will be prepared to teach Human Learning/Cognition, Research Design and Statistics, an upper-level course such as Psychology of Language or Psychology of the Control of Human Behavior, and college-wide liberal studies courses stressing writing and speaking, and to supervise senior research projects.  Teaching is the primary focus; an active program of research with student collaboration is also expected.  Interest in interdisciplinary programs such as Asian Studies, Black Studies, Women's Studies or Lesbian/Gay Studies would also be desirable.  Allegheny is a highly selective undergraduate college 90 miles north of Pittsburgh that emphasizes excellence in teaching.  Send curriculum vitae, letter describing teaching philosophy and research interests, and three letters, of reference to Dr. J. Alexander Dale, Chair, Search Committee, Department of Psychology, Allegheny College, Meadville, PA 16335.  EOE.  Women and minorities are particularly encouraged to apply.  See http://www.allegheny.edu/academics/Psychology for more information about the department.  [PA1]

POSTDOCTORAL POSITIONS CENTER FOR COGNITIVE BRAIN IMAGING CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY  THE CENTER FOR COGNITIVE BRAIN IMAGING AT CARNEGIE MELLON UNIVERSITY has several postdoctoral openings in fMRI studies of high-level cognition. The positions offer training and research opportunities working with a multidisciplinary Center team that uses state-of-the-art facilities and develops advanced methods for investigating cognitive systems.  One project uses fMRI to measure cognitive workload during high-level dynamic decision tasks. Another project compares cognitive development and cognition in high-functioning autistic individuals and in normal subjects.  Additional projects investigate the relation between language and spatial thinking and brain function.  Another project develops computational models that account for both the cognitive function and brain activation.  Center activities are described at http://ccbi.cmu.edu/.  A research background in cognition and cognitive neuroscience is desirable.  Positions will start July 1, 2001 or September 1, 2001.  Applicants should send a curriculum vitae statement of research skills and interests, preprints, and three letters of reference forwarded to:  Dr. Marcel Just or Dr. Patricia Carpenter Center for Cognitive Brain Imaging, Department of Psychology, Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA  15213.  Carnegie Mellon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  [PA2]

THE UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA'S CENTER FOR COUNSELING AND PSYCHOLOGICAL SERVICES (CAPS) is seeking to hire one full-time non-tenure track Staff Psychologist with specialization in minority and multicultural issues.  The position will commence August 2001.  The ideal candidate will be strong generalist who is will versed in clinical assessment, conducting brief to moderate length psychotherapy, crisis intervention and provision of intern training/supervision.  The individual should also have strong interest and expertise in university outreach with the goal of increasing access to services for university minority communities and implementing effective programs focusing upon the specialized needs of minority and culturally diverse students.  CAPS, a subdivision of the Department of Student Health, is an organization accredited by the Joint Commission on Accreditation for Healthcare Organizations.  Clinical services reflect the full continuum of outpatient care including individual and group psychotherapy, crisis intervention, psychiatric/psychopharmacologic consultation, psychoeducation, consultation and outreach.  Our organization aims to integrate a psychoanalytic object relations understanding of human development with relational and cognitive psychotherapy models in order to achieve an efficacious blend of thorough clinical assessment wit brief to moderate length treatment approaches.  Additionally CAPS serves as a training site for an APA-accredited clinical psychology pre-doctoral internship 3rd and 4th year psychiatric residents from UVA School of Medicine, and MSW interns from select Social Work graduate programs.  The position will begin August, 2001.  Psychology Licensure or license eligibility in the state if Virginia is required.  Salary will be commensurate with experience.  Excellent fringe benefits and retirement package included.  Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter specifically addressing the applicant's suitability for the position, a professional vitae and three letters of recommendation to:  Russ Federman, Ph.D. ABPP, Director, Counseling and Psychological Services, Dept. of Student Health, University of Virginia, PO Box 800760, Charlottesville, VA  22908.  The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  Minorities, women, and individuals with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply.  Deadline for application is April 20, 2001.  [VA1]

HAMPTON UNIVERSITY announces two (2) faculty positions at the level of Assistant Professor.  Doctorate required.  Non-tenure track.  Positions begin August 2001.  Seeking candidates with commitment to undergraduate teaching and evidence of research and grantsmanship potential.  Expertise in the areas of Health/Behavioral Medicine, I/O, Experimental or Development preferred.  Responsibilities will include teaching introductory psychology or statistics in addition to opportunity to develop courses in area of special interest.  Hampton University is a historically Black university with a thriving community of psychology faculty and students who are energized for growth.  Review of applications begins immediately.  Submit vita, cover letter describing teaching philosophy and research interests, reprints and three letters of recommendations to:  Chair, Department of Psychology, Hampton University, Hampton,  VA  23668.  [VA2]

VIRGINIA COMMONWEALTH UNIVERSITY COUNSELING SERVICES IS A MULTIDISCIPLINARY AND MULTICULTURAL COUNSELING CENTER.  Currently we seek two qualified psychologists (see details below).  We also seek to enhance the multicultural mission of our agency, to further diversify our staff, and to better reflect the diversity of our student population.  Close to 20% of VCU students are African American, along with ever-increasing percentages of Asian, Latino/Latina, and International students.  VCU is an exciting, diverse academic community with both a traditional academic campus and a comprehensive medical campus.  We seek generalists with excellent clinical skills who would also increase the agency's ability to meet the needs of under-served populations.  Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong command of providing both individual and group psychotherapy, supervision, and crisis intervention and will have experience and interest in cross-cultural service delivery.  Other responsibilities include training activities, design and delivery of workshops, consultation with faculty and staff, and outreach services.  Experience in working with severely troubled and urban college populations is preferred.  Doctorate in counseling or clinical psychology and licensed or license eligible in Virginia required.  University Counseling Services (UCS) has an APA-accredited intern training program.  The multidisciplinary staff of UCS includes eight full-time clinicians and a large training staff drawing from the fields of psychology, social work, rehabilitation counseling, pastoral counseling, and psychiatry.  VCU is a growing urban university of 23,000 located on two campuses in the capital city of Richmond, Virginia.  Review begins, March 1, 2000 and will continue until the positions are filled.  Salary is commensurate with experience and includes an excellent benefits package.  To apply, send a letter of interest, current vita, and three letters of reference.  Staff Psychologists Prefer candidates qualified to supervise psychology interns.  Send applications materials to Jan Altman, Ph.D., University Counseling Services, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 842525, Richmond, VA 23284-2525.  Coordinator of Training Oversees the training program, selection of trainees, and has primary responsibility for their training experience.  Qualified applicants will have expertise in both service delivery and supervision, preferably a minimum of two years experience supervising psychology interns within a university counseling center-training program.  Ideally, candidates will be active student affairs professionals with an interest in therapist development/training and an ability to recruit psychology interns to our program.  Send application materials to Christina Riebeling, Ph.D., University Counseling Services, Virginia Commonwealth University, P.O. Box 980238, Richmond, VA  23298-0238.  For additional information about Virginia Commonwealth University and UCS, visit our web site at http://www.students.vcu.edu.counscl/.  Virginia Commonwealth University is an equal employment/affirmative action employer.  Women, minorities and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.  [VA3]

POSITION OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT:  AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, VIRGINIA CAMPUS announces a position opening for Director of Training in its Clinical Psychology Doctoral and Masters Programs.  Start September 1, 2001.  Faculty rank is open.  Primary responsibilities include direction of the practicum and internship programs including monitoring student and training site status, practicum placement and site development, and supporting internship applications.  Responsibilities also include student advising, supervising students’ theses and clinical research projects, developing personal scholarship/research, and limited teaching.  Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited program, be licensed or license-eligible in Virginia, and have relevant clinical, teaching and/or administrative experience.  We are committed to racial, cultural and gender diversity among our faculty and student body.  Campus is located within one mile of Washington, DC, offering numerous cultural and recreational opportunities.  Review of applications will begin by April 15 and continue until the position is filled.  Submit letter of interest, vita, and three references to: Chair, Training Search Committee, American School of Professional Psychology, Virginia Campus, 1550 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209.  An Equal Opportunity Employer.  [VA4]

AMERICAN SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY, VIRGINIA CAMPUS announces a position opening for Director of Training in its Clinical Psychology Doctoral and Masters Programs.  Start September 1, 2001.  Faculty rank is open.  Primary responsibilities include direction of the practicum and internship programs including monitoring student and training site status, practicum placement and site development, and supporting internship applications.  Responsibilities also include student advising, supervising students’ theses and clinical research projects, developing personal scholarship/research, and limited teaching.  Candidates must hold a doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from an APA accredited program, be licensed or license-eligible in Virginia, and have relevant clinical, teaching and/or administrative experience.  We are committed to racial, cultural and gender diversity among our faculty and student body.  Campus is located within one mile of Washington, DC, offering numerous cultural and recreational opportunities.  Review of applications will begin by April 15 and continue until the position is filled.  Submit letter of interest, vita, and three references to: Chair, Training Search Committee, American School of Professional Psychology, Virginia Campus, 1550 Wilson Boulevard, Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22209.  An Equal Opportunity Employer.  [VA5]
 
 

WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF PROFESSIONAL PSYCHOLOGY has one opening effective 9-1-00 and a second opening, pending approval of funding.  Each position is for an Assistant or Associate Professor in the Clinical Psychology program.  Preferred qualifications include doctorate in clinical psychology from APA accredited program with APA accredited internship, eligibility for Washington licensure, evidence of teaching excellence or potential for the same, ability to supervise doctoral dissertations and lead assessment and therapy seminar groups, and interest & desire to advise and mentor graduate students.  Send letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three letters of recommendation to Faculty Search Committee/WSPP/1019 Eighth Avenue North, Seattle,  WA 98109.  Applicants from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.  Formal review of applicants begins 2-1-01 and continues until position(s) filled.  Fax:  (206) 283-5777.  E-mail:  mhines@aspp.edu.  [WA1]
 
 

INFANCY & EARLY CHILDHOOD - THE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN DEVELOPMENT & FAMILY STUDIES, UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON, invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position starting August 2001.  Candidates should have a doctoral degree and active developmental research agendas in infancy and early childhood with a focus on intervention, prevention, assessment and/or early childhood education.  We give preference to candidates who bring an ecological orientation to the study of human development in diverse applied settings.  Responsibilities include conducting high quality research, competing for extramural funding, teaching undergraduate and graduate courses, advising undergraduates, and supervising MS and PhD students.  Application deadline to insure consideration is February 16, 2001.  Send letter of application, vita, and three letters of reference to Inge Bretherton, Search Committee, Human Development & Family Studies, 1430 Linden Drive, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI, 53706.  The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Affirmative Action Employer.  [WI1]
 
 

STUDENT RESOURCE MANUAL.  A Resource Manual for African-American Psychology Students is now in its 5th Edition!  The new updated edition has information on summer research programs, opportunities to present at student and professional conferences, thriving in graduate school, attending the National Convention of The ABPsi, and much, much more!  Send $5.00 plus $.75 postage to:  New York Assn. of Black Psychologists, Inc., P.O. Box 1764, NY, NY  10027.  Or call (212) 926-9451.

ABPSI PHOTOGRAPHS are available.  Custom printed, framed or unframed.  Contact Halford Fairchild, PD Editor, for more information:  HalFairchild@aol.com or 323-734-0809.  This month’s cover photograph, a signed limited edition, is $150 unframed, $250 framed (8x10 unframed, 11x14 framed, sepia toned; add $100.00 for 11x14 unframed and 16x20 framed).  Proceeds benefit The ABPsi.

CONVENTION VIDEOTAPES.  Videotapes of the last 10 years of ABPsi Conventions are available.  Contact Halford Fairchild, PD Editor, for more information:  HalFairchild@aol.com or 323-734-0809.

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ABPsi Quote Corner

“The worst mistake you can make is to think that the African has a sick mind that needs psychological attention or psychiatric healing.  The African does not have sick mind; he has frustrations and anger, resulting from the failure of his post-independence revolution of rising material expectations.  We must situate the true causes of this failure, not in abstract theories on human behavior or in idealistic models of development but in a scientific, realistic analysis of the objective, structural conditions in which Africans have been struggling to build their new nations.”

His Excellency J.J. Rawlings
President of Ghana

“Sankofa, in the African Renaissance, should not be just a quest for the pomp and pageantry of a culture left behind or devalued under the erosive impact of alien influence.  It should imply or engage our psychic energies towards the rediscovery and use of traditional values and practices that once provided the social anchors for national unity and individual and collective welfare.”

His Excellency J.J. Rawlings
President of Ghana
 
 
 

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2000 Convention Videotapes

Tape No.                 Qty. Cost Total

2000a.   Opening Addresses by President Rawlings (paper read by Dr. Adou)
  and Keynote Address by Asa Hilliard         ____ $30. _____
Ghanaian President, His Excellency J.J. Rawlings’ Address is a magnificent statement that addresses the Convention theme.  It isreprinted in the August, 2000 issue of Psych Discourse.

Hilliard’s Keynote address, “2000 More Seasons?  Making Our People Whole,” is a tour de force that uses historical perspectives to focus on the ABPsi’s mission of illuminating and liberating the African spirit.
 

2000b. Plenary Speech by Dr. Asare Opoku         ___ $30. _____
The renown Dr. Opoku (Department of Religion, Lafayette College) speaks on “The Relevance of Afrikan Culture to the Survival of Afrikan people today.”  Akan concepts of the person—including concepts of ethics, morality and community—are discussed with reflection on their implications for mental health and well being of the person and community.  Discussant:  Marimba Ani, Ph.D.
 

2000c. Think Tank on Surviving AIDS and Other Diseases (2 tapes)     ___ $40. _____
The full title of this panel of psychologists and traditional healers is “Survival Strategies Grounded in African Traditional Practices:  Applications for Prevention, Containment, and Treatment of HIV/AIDS and other illnesses.  Convened by Mary Hargrow, the panel includes talks by Asa Hilliard, Edward Fai Fominyen Ngu, Mercy Manci, and others.

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2001 Patron Listings of
The Association of Black Psychologists
Dear Friends and Supporters:
 Every year, The Association of Black Psychologists (ABPsi) hosts an International Convention that engages psychologists from around the world in intensive discussions about issues pertinent to the global African community.

 For each convention, a Souvenir Convention Book is published in which we list our patron supporters - those individuals who support the work of The Association of Black Psychologists with a modest tax-deductible contribution.  Proceeds from the Patron Listings are used solely for the support of the Student Circle of The Association of Black Psychologists.

 Currently, the Student Circle of The ABPsi is comprised of undergraduate and graduate students around the world.  Proceeds of this year's solicitation of Convention Patrons will support student-run programs which aid students in obtaining professional guidance, creating informational workshops, getting into graduate school, and offsetting convention registration costs.

 We are asking you to consider joining the distinguished list of Convention Patrons in one of these categories:
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SAMELLA B. ABDULLAH, NA'IM AKBAR, MILDRED R. ANDERSON, RUSSELL ANDREW, BOBBIE M. ANTHONY-PEREZ, KIMLIN ASHING-GIWA, JOSEPH A. BALDWIN, W. CURTIS BANKS¹, OSCAR A. BARBARÍN, ROCHELLE T. BASTIEN, MARGARET P. BEALE-SPENCER, MAISHA HAMILTON BENNETT, CAROLYN B. BLOCK, RUSSELL BOXLEY, MADONNA G. CONSTANTINE, JOY COOLEY, DONNAU MARIA COOPER, WILLIAM E. CROSS, JR., ALPHA OMEGA CURRY, JERRY H. DAVIS, CARRIE B. DIXON, JAMES E. DOBBINS, VICTOR ETTA, HALFORD H. FAIRCHILD, MERRILYN W. FAISON, ARCHIE HARRIS, ANNA M. JACKSON, HUGH E. FAULKNER-JONES, PARIS M. FINNER-WILLIAMS, ANDERSON J. FRANKLIN, JOHNNY L. GIBSON, CONSTANCE E. GOLDING, ELLEN GOLDING, EDMUND W. GORDON, THOMAS GORDON, CHERYL GRILLS, JERRY E. HARGROVE, MARY E. HARGROW, V. ROBERT HAYLES, HERBERT HENRY, VINCENT DEPAUL HENRY, ASA HILLIARD, III, ANNA JACKSON, PATRICIA JONES, REGINALD L. JONES (DAYTON), MAWIYAH KAMBON, MORIBA (RICHARD) KELSEY, HELEN M. KINARD, CARL L. KING, ROMA LITTLE-WALKER, WILLIAM K. LYLES, JOCELYN EMAMA MAXIME', HARRIETTE MCADOO, DOROTHY MCDONALD, HORACE MITCHELL, AMANDA MURPHY, LINDA B. JAMES MYERS, WADE W. NOBLES, NETTIE BALL OBLETON, GARRET E. PAYNE, NOLAN E. PENN, DOROTHY PETTIGREW, FREDERICK B. PHILLIPS, M. HENRY PITTS1, URBAN POLLARD¹, SUZANNE M. RANDOLPH, PHILIP RAPHAEL, JAMES E. SAVAGE, JR., ADIB A. SHAKIR, MARGARET BEALE SPENCER, JUDY SUNDAYO, WILLIAM TALLEY, WILLIAM THOMAS, FLORENCE (NKECHI) TOWNSEND, AARONETTE M. WHITE, LINDA WHITTINGTON-CLARK, BIRDEAN WILLIAMS, DANIEL WILLIAMS, MICHAEL A. WILLIAMS, ROBERT L. WILLIAMS, WILLIE S. WILLIAMS, SHEILA WILLIAMS-WHITE, MELVIN N. WILSON
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2000-2001 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ANTHONY YOUNG, Psy.D.
President

MARY ELIZABETH HARGROW, Ph.D.
President-Elect

MAWIYAH KAMBON, Ph.D.
Immediate Past President

JUDY ROSS
Treasurer

HALFORD H. FAIRCHILD, Ph.D.
Secretary

THOMAS O. EDWARDS, Ph.D.
Eastern Region Representative

NKECHI TOWNSEND, Ph.D.
Mid-West Region Representative

ROBERT ATWELL, Psy.D.
Western Region Representative

STEWARD WASHINGTON
Southern Region Representative

RENEE ROBINSON, Ph.D.
General Assembly Chair

SATIRA STREETER
Chair, Student Division

ANNA JACKSON, Ph.D.
Elder of Elders

SAMELLA ABDULLAH, Ph.D.
and FRED PHILLIPS, Psy.D.
Co-Historians

ART ATWELL
and WILLENE NELSON
National Convention Committee

DARLENE DeFOUR, Ph.D. &
JULES HARRELL, Ph.D.
Publications Committee Co-Chairs
 

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Office Staff: Michelle Roberts
Editor/Photos and Desktop Publishing:  Halford H. Fairchild
Editorial Assistant:  Tracy Y. Lee
The ABPsi Student Circle