To self-nominate for the 2024-2025 Student Committee, complete this online form.
The final deadline for self-nominations is Monday, July 8th, 2024 by 11:59pm PST. Late or incomplete submissions will not be included on the election ballot.
The Student Committee of the American Psychology-Law Society (AP-LS) works to advance the interests of Student Affiliates within the division. Lend your voice to the field of law and psychology by running for the AP-LS Student Committee!
Multiple positions are open for the 2024-2025 election cycle. All terms begin August 2024 and run for one (1) calendar year with the exception of the Chair-elect position (which is a three-year term). Interested candidates are invited to apply for up to two (2) positions. Information about eligibility and other requirements are included below. If you have any questions, please contact the student committee directly at [email protected].
Multiple positions are open for the 2024-2025 election cycle. All terms begin August 2024 and run for one (1) calendar year with the exception of the Chair-elect position (which is a three-year term). Interested candidates are invited to apply for up to two (2) positions. Information about eligibility and other requirements are included below. If you have any questions, please contact the student committee directly at [email protected].
Who is eligible?
All candidates must be: (a) continuously enrolled as a graduate student in pursuit of a terminal degree for the length of the term; and (b) a current Student Affiliate of the American Psychology-Law Society at the time of the election. Member at large positions have additional eligibility requirements, described below.
For full descriptions of these positions and requirements for each, please see our bylaws.
- Candidates for the Chair-Elect position must have an expected graduation date of at least three years from now. Chair-elect is a three-year position (year one as chair-elect; year two as chair; and year three as past-chair).
- Candidates for the Member-at-Large/Liaison positions must be enrolled through the academic year of the term in office in a graduate program consistent with the Liaison role: for Clinical Liaison, a graduate program (e.g., MA, MS, PsyD, or PhD) in clinical, counseling, or school psychology; for Experimental Liaison, a graduate program (e.g., MA, MS, or PhD) in experimental psychology (i.e., a non-clinical, research-focused degree program); and for Law Liaison, a graduate program (e.g., JD, JD/PhD, JD/PsyD, JD/MLS, JD/MA, LLM, MLS, or MSL) in legal studies. Determination of whether a nominee meets the requirements of a particular liaison position will be made by the Chair and Chair-Elect prior to elections, with the Past-Chair breaking any ties.
- Candidates for the Diversity Liaison position must identify with a group that is or has historically been under-represented in AP-LS leadership. Upon review of the responses to the membership survey, the Student Committee has decided that racial and ethnic minority students, non-cisgender students, and student with disabilities are perceived to be and experience exclusion from leadership positions in AP-LS. Members of other under-represented groups are welcome to run for the position but the Student Committee strongly encourages racial, ethnic, or non-cisgender students, or students with disabilities to run for this position.
For full descriptions of these positions and requirements for each, please see our bylaws.
WHAT POSITIONS ARE AVAILABLE?
Available positions for the 2024-2025 term include: Chair-Elect, Secretary, Communications Officer, Campus Representative Coordinator, and four Liaison positions—a Clinical Liaison, an Experimental Liaison, a Law Liaison, and a Diversity Liaison. The term for each position is one year except for Chair-Elect (which is a three-year term).
Listed below are short descriptions of the responsibilities associated with each position as well as information for how to contact the 2023-2024 officers with any questions or concerns you might have.
Listed below are short descriptions of the responsibilities associated with each position as well as information for how to contact the 2023-2024 officers with any questions or concerns you might have.
- Chair-Elect: Duties of the Chair-Elect include supporting the Chair with student programming, overseeing the Student Committee-coordinated presentation awards, attending in-person Executive Committee meetings with the Chair, and creating the past-year committee report and budget request for the following year. The Chair-Elect will also assist the Conference Co-Chairs in planning and preparation for the Society’s annual conference, as needed. If the Chair is unable to act on behalf of the Student Committee, the Chair-Elect will assume the responsibilities of Chair. In August of 2024, the Chair-Elect will transition into the role of Chair. In August of 2025, they will transition into the role of Past-Chair. Questions? Contact the 2023-2024 Chair-Elect: Jordan Donson
- Secretary: The Secretary is responsible for keeping minutes of Student Committee meetings, serving as custodian of Student Committee records, and supervising the Student Committee’s publications and printing (e.g., student conference guide, t-shirts, forms). The Secretary may also be tasked with heading student programming that seeks to connect Student Affiliates (e.g., conference and convention roommate finder, shared interests databases). The Secretary will also assist the Conference Co-Chairs in planning and preparation for the Society’s annual conference, as needed. Questions? Contact the 2023-2024 Secretary: Cassidy White
- Communications Officer: The Communications Officer is responsible for all Student Committee communications via social media, including regularly advertising student programming and posting other miscellaneous content relevant to Student Affiliates. To this end, the Communications Officer is expected to post to, e.g., the Student Committee Facebook page, and other social media outlets at least twice per week. The Communications Officer is also responsible for supervising the Student Committee social media sites to ensure continuous compliance with the Association’s social media/forum policies. The Communications Officer also coordinates with the Society’s Social Media Committee, as needed. Questions? Contact the 2023-2024 Communications Officer: Olivia O'Connell
- Campus Representative Coordinator: The Campus Representative Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the Student Committee Campus Representatives program. This includes regular outreach, communication, supervision, and record keeping duties. The Campus Representative Coordinator is also responsible for planning events or programs to recognize the contributions of the Campus Representatives (e.g., identifying a Campus Representative of-the-month or term; planning a Campus Representative Appreciation event at the Society’s annual conference). Questions? Contact the 2023-2024 Campus Representative Coordinator: Morgan Wagner
- Clinical Liaison: The Clinical Liaison serves as the Student Committee representative for Student Affiliates with clinical interests, overseeing student programming relevant to such students (e.g., internship resources; clinical post-doctoral resources). Questions? Contact the 2023-2024 Clinical Liaison: Aysha Nesbitt
- Experimental Liaison: The Experimental Liaison serves as the Student Committee representative for Student Affiliates with experimental or research interests, overseeing student programming relevant to such students (e.g., experimental post-doctoral position resources; grant/research funding resources). Questions? Contact the 2023-2024 Experimental Liaison: Kimia Lavasani
- Law Liaison: The Law Liaison will serve as the Student Committee representative for Student Affiliates who study law, overseeing programming relevant to such students (e.g., law school and legal resources). Questions? Contact the 2023-2024 Law Liaison: Marc Tittlebaum
- Diversity Liaison: The Diversity Liaison serves as the Student Committee representative for Student Affiliates who identify with any historically underrepresented group (including race, ethnicity, gender, religion, sexual orientation, first generation, ability, and any other such group as may be identified), providing a voice to those students in programming, activities, and resource allocations decisions by the Student Committee. The Diversity Liaison will be entrusted with a responsibility to promote a process of self‑reflection and critique, continuous analysis of power dynamics, and developing mutually respectful relationships amongst the Student Affiliates. The Diversity Liaison also coordinates with the BRIDGE Committee, as needed. Questions? Contact the 2023-2024 Diversity Liaison: Suchika Siotia
HOW TO APPLY?
A complete application includes:
• Relevant background information (including name, current degree held, and current degree sought);
• A rank order of positions for which you would like to be considered* (up to 2 positions); and
• A written platform (250 word maximum) for each position for which you would like to be considered, including your reasons and qualifications for running for the position and your goals for the position if elected.
*In the event you are elected to multiple positions, you will be placed within your top choice ONLY. You will not be able to change your rank order once you submit your application, including but not limited to when you are informed of the election results.
To self-nominate for the 2024-2025 Student Committee, complete this online form. The final deadline for submissions is Monday, July 8th, 2024 by 11:59pm PST. Late or incomplete submissions will not be included on the election ballot.
• Relevant background information (including name, current degree held, and current degree sought);
• A rank order of positions for which you would like to be considered* (up to 2 positions); and
• A written platform (250 word maximum) for each position for which you would like to be considered, including your reasons and qualifications for running for the position and your goals for the position if elected.
*In the event you are elected to multiple positions, you will be placed within your top choice ONLY. You will not be able to change your rank order once you submit your application, including but not limited to when you are informed of the election results.
To self-nominate for the 2024-2025 Student Committee, complete this online form. The final deadline for submissions is Monday, July 8th, 2024 by 11:59pm PST. Late or incomplete submissions will not be included on the election ballot.
DEADLINES AND PROCEDURES
The final deadline for self-nomination is Monday, July 8th, 2024 by 11:59pm PST. Late or incomplete submissions will not be included on the election ballot.
All complete applications that meet the eligibility requirements will be translated into the final electronic ballot. Voting will commence after the nomination period has concluded. Ballots will be sent directly to AP-LS Student Affiliates via email. Please note that only current AP-LS Student Affiliates will be able to fill out a ballot.
The current Chair of the Student Committee will review the votes and communicate the results of the election to the Chair-Elect. The Past Chair will be contacted to settle any disputed elections. Elected individuals will be contacted directly to confirm their acceptance of the election and commitment to the AP-LS Student Committee Bylaws. Any unfilled positions will be put to a special vote using the procedures described above until all vacant positions are filled.
The final results of the election will be disseminated via the AP-LS Student Affiliate and Campus Representative email lists and posted on the AP-LS Student Committee Facebook and Twitter pages. This will occur prior to the 2024 APA Convention.
All complete applications that meet the eligibility requirements will be translated into the final electronic ballot. Voting will commence after the nomination period has concluded. Ballots will be sent directly to AP-LS Student Affiliates via email. Please note that only current AP-LS Student Affiliates will be able to fill out a ballot.
The current Chair of the Student Committee will review the votes and communicate the results of the election to the Chair-Elect. The Past Chair will be contacted to settle any disputed elections. Elected individuals will be contacted directly to confirm their acceptance of the election and commitment to the AP-LS Student Committee Bylaws. Any unfilled positions will be put to a special vote using the procedures described above until all vacant positions are filled.
The final results of the election will be disseminated via the AP-LS Student Affiliate and Campus Representative email lists and posted on the AP-LS Student Committee Facebook and Twitter pages. This will occur prior to the 2024 APA Convention.
