Calls & Announcements
Call for Papers and Presentation
6th Biennial EO/EEO Research Symposium
Patrick AFB, FL, 18–19 January 2007
The 6th Biennial Equal Opportunity/Equal Employment Opportunity Research Symposium, to be held 18–19 January 2007 at DEOMI, Patrick Air Force Base, Florida (located 5 miles south of Cocoa Beach, Florida). Potential topics include racism, sexism, extremism, anti-Semitism, sexual harassment, religious diversity, climate analysis, discrimination perceptions, diverse work groups, leadership and diversity, discrimination, job satisfaction, disability, ageism, and EO in a war environment.
Papers. Papers should be submitted by November 1, 2006. In general, we are seeking empirical papers; however, nonempirical papers contributing toward theory or practice within the field will also be considered. Authors whose works are selected for the program will be notified by November 15, 2006.
Invited Panels and Presentations. We envision having several invited panels and/or presenters to discuss more general research issues. All invited panels and presentations must submit their material by November 15, 2006.
Poster Sessions. Proposals for poster sessions should be submitted by November 15, 2006.
Symposium registration. Those interested in registering for the symposium or submitting papers, panel proposals, or posters should contact J. Scarpate, DEOMI/DR, 366 Tuskegee Airmen Drive, Patrick AFB, FL 32925-3399; Phone: 321-494-2676; e-mail: jerry.scarpate@patrick.af.mil.
Hotel registration is separate from symposium registration and will not be handled by DEOMI. Numerous hotels are available in the Cocoa Beach, Satellite Beach, and Melbourne area. All transportation arrangements are the responsibility of the individual.
Symposium information can be found on the DEOMI Web site: https://www.patrick.af.mil/deomi/deomi.htm.
“The Gateway to Excellence in Assessment”
IPMAAC Announces Call for Conference Presentation Proposals
and Student Paper Award Competition
June 10–13, 2007
St. Louis, Missouri
The International Public Management Association Assessment Council (IPMAAC) is an organization for assessment professionals in public- and private-sector organizations. Its membership includes a diverse cross section of persons actively engaged in practice, research, and training in personnel assessment.
The International Public Management Association Assessment Council (IPMAAC) is an organization for assessment professionals in public- and private-sector organizations. Its membership includes a diverse cross section of persons actively engaged in practice, research, and training in personnel assessment.
Calls for Presentation Proposals for 2007 Conference
The 2007 IPMAAC conference will be held in beautiful St. Louis, MO, June 10–13, 2007 with the theme of “The Gateway to Excellence in Assessment.” The annual conference offers professionals the opportunity to share their latest research, initiatives, and ideas with their peers. You are cordially invited to be part of the 2007 conference. The deadline for submitting proposals for conference presentations is December 15, 2006. Proposals will be accepted online at the IPMAAC Web site at http://ipmaac.org/conf/07/.
The 2007 Student Paper Competition
The Student Paper Award recognizes contributions of students in the field of personnel management. Graduate and undergraduate students (and recent graduates) are invited to submit research papers that will be judged on the basis of their contributions to the field. The award winner will be given the opportunity to present the winning paper at the conference and will receive up to $600 conference related travel expenses, free conference registration, a 1-year membership in IPMAAC, and recognition in the widely read IPMAAC and International Public Management Association for Human Resources newsletters. In addition, the university department where the student’s research was completed will receive a $500 grant and a plaque commemorating the student’s IPMAAC award achievement. The deadline for submitting student papers is February 9, 2007.
For more information and complete submission instructions, please visit our Web site at http://ipmaac.org/conf/07/ or call IPMA-HR at (703) 549-7100.
Call for Papers
The Journal of Career Development is currently seeking empirical and conceptual manuscripts that focus on the following topic areas:
I. Diverse perspectives on career development. The scope of this area is defined broadly and to address career issues among the following populations/areas: (a) international perspectives of career development, (b) diverse racial/ethnic minority groups in the U.S., (c) gender, (d) sexual orientation, (e) persons with disability, (f) socioeconomic status, and (g) religion/spiritual beliefs.
Deadline for manuscript submissions in this area is November 1st, 2006.
II. Innovative advancements in career development research such as, but not limited to, the following areas: (a) applying alternative research methods to the study of career development; (b) developing original career-related instruments for career research or practice; and (c) presenting validity information for existing career measures on new sample groups.
Deadline for manuscript submissions in this area is March 1, 2007.
Please submit manuscripts electronically to the editor, Dr. Lisa Flores, at JCD@missouri.edu. In your cover letter, please indicate that you would like the manuscript to be considered for the special issue. Manuscripts will be reviewed through a masked, peer review process. For more information regarding journal submission, please refer to (http://www.sagepub.com/journalsProdManSub.nav?prodId=Journal201758). Questions regarding the fit of potential manuscripts for these special issues can be sent to JCD@missouri.edu.
Society for Personality Assessment
Call for Papers, Posters, Symposia, Case Discussions, and Roundtables
2007 SPA Annual Meeting
Sheraton National Hotel, March 7–11, 2007
Arlington, VA (1.5 miles from Washington, DC)
Submission Deadline: October 15, 2006
Relevant topics: any facet of the theory and practice of clinical or applied personality assessment, including the development of evaluation instruments; research on the effectiveness and application of assessment instruments in clinical, forensic, and organizational settings; professional development; ethical practices and concerns; and clinical case discussions.
Presentations on personality assessment in industrial-organizational psychology are of particular interest.
Continuing Education Workshops on the Hogan Personality Inventory, NEO-PI-R, and MMPI-2 will be offered.
Submit: www.personality.org
Papers: Papers are allowed 15 minutes for presentation and 5 minutes for questions. A complete version of the paper should be sent to the session chairperson no later than February 15, 2007.
Posters: Posters should cover no more than nine sheets of paper that are readable from 2–3 feet away (including tables and figures). Poster session presenters should arrive 10 minutes early to set up their poster on the portable poster boards.
Symposia, Case Discussions, and Roundtables: Symposia, case discussions, and roundtables are allowed 105 minutes, including time for discussion.
Questions: Paula J. Garber, Adm. Director, e-mail: manager@spaonline.org; Society for Personality Assessment, 6109H Arlington Boulevard, Falls Church, VA 22044; 703-534-4772.
Call for Papers
IPAT, Inc., publisher of the 16PF Questionnaire, has a call for papers on 16PF Fifth Edition research conducted from 1995 through 2005. Research studies, both published and unpublished, are being sought in these areas:
• Industrial-Organizational
• Clinical-Counseling
• Educational-Vocational
• Forensic-Protective Services
IPAT will publish a collection of readings on select articles. $250 awards will be given to the “Best Paper” in each category. Submittals are due by 12/31/06 for award consideration. For additional information and submission guidelines, visit www.IPAT.com/16PF5research or call 800-225-4728.
Call for Nominations
American Psychological Foundation Gold Medal Awards
The American Psychological Foundation (APF) invites nominations for the APF 2007 Gold Medal Awards. The awards include a mounted medallion, $2,000 (to be donated by APF to the charitable institution of the winner’s choice), and an all-expense-paid trip for the award winner and one guest to attend the 2007 American Psychological Association (APA) Convention in San Francisco, CA, for 2 nights and 3 days. (Coach round-trip airfare, reasonable expenses for accommodations, and meals for two individuals will be reimbursed.)
The Gold Medal Awards recognize life achievement in and enduring contributions to psychology. Eligibility is limited to psychologists 65 years or older residing in North America. Awards are conferred in four categories:
• Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Science of Psychology recognizes a distinguished career and enduring contribution to advancing psychological science.
• Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Application of Psychology recognizes a distinguished career and enduring contribution to advancing the application of psychology through methods, research, and/or application of psychological techniques to important practical problems.
• Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement by a Psychologist in the Public Interest recognizes a distinguished career and enduring contribution to the application of psychology in the public interest.
• Gold Medal Award for Life Achievement in the Practice of Psychology recognizes a distinguished career and enduring contribution to advancing the professional practice of psychology through a demonstrable effect on patterns of service delivery in the profession.
Nomination Process: Nominations should indicate the specific award for which the individual is being nominated and should include a nomination statement that traces the nominee’s cumulative record of enduring contribution to the purpose of the award. There is no formal nomination form. The nominee’s current vita and bibliography should be attached. Letters in support of the nomination are also welcome, but please refrain from sending supplementary materials such as videos, books, brochures, or magazines. All nomination materials should be coordinated and collected by a chief nominator and forwarded to APF in one package.
The deadline for receipt of nomination materials is December 1, 2006. Please e-mail materials to Foundation@apa.org or mail to American Psychological Foundation, Gold Medal Awards, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC 20002-4242.
Questions? E-mail iramos@apa.org or call (202) 336-5814.
Call For Nominations
American Psychological Foundation
Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award
The American Psychological Foundation (APF) invites nominations for the APF 2007 Charles L. Brewer Distinguished Teaching of Psychology Award, which recognizes an outstanding career contribution to the teaching of psychology.
The awardee receives a plaque, $2,000, and a 2-night, 3-day, all-expense-paid trip to the 2007 American Psychological Association (APA) Convention in San Francisco, CA, where the award will be presented, and they will be invited to give a special address.
Nominees must demonstrate:
• Exemplary performance as a classroom teacher;
• Development of innovative curricula and courses;
• Development of effective teaching methods and/or materials;
• Teaching of advanced research methods and practice in psychology; and/or,
• Administrative facilitation of teaching;
• Research on teaching;
• Training of teachers of psychology;
• Evidence of influence as a teacher of students who become psychologists.
Nomination Process: Nominations should include an APF nomination form, a statement that illustrates how the nominee fulfills the guidelines of the award, and the nominee’s current vita and bibliography. Letters in support of the nomination are also welcome, but please refrain from sending supplementary materials such as videos, brochures, books, or magazines. All materials should be coordinated and collected by a chief nominator and forwarded to APF in one package.
The deadline for receipt of materials is December 1, 2006. Nomination forms can be found at http://www.apa.org/apf/Teaching.nom.guideline.pdf.
Completed nomination packets should be e-mailed to foundation@ apa.org or mailed to American Psychological Foundation, Distinguished Teaching Awards, 750 First Street, NE, Washington, DC, 20002-4242.
Questions? E-mail iramos@apa.org or call (202) 336-5814.
Announcement
The University of North Carolina Charlotte announces a unique visiting faculty/scholar opportunity. The position runs January, 2007 through the end of June 2007. The visitor will receive a $20,000 stipend, plus have access to the university research infrastructure (e.g., library, subject pool). Research space/labs are also available. Responsibilities will include teaching two I-O courses during the spring semester (at least one graduate course, probably two) and contributing in other ways (e.g., research collaborations, colloquia, informal meetings) to the industrial-organizational psychology master’s program (http://www.psych.uncc.edu/iopsychology) and the organizational science doctoral program (http://www.orgscience.uncc.edu). Ideal candidates are:
• Faculty on sabbatical
• Faculty between jobs
• International scholars
• PhD-level practitioners considering a segway into academia
• Excellent ABD doctoral students will also considered
The University is the fourth largest of the 16 institutions in the University of North Carolina system, currently serving over 20,000 students. Its seven colleges (Arts and Sciences, Architecture, Business Administration, Education, Engineering, Information Technology, and Health and Human Services) offer a rapidly expanding array of master’s and doctoral degree programs, and its centers and institutes provide excellent facilities and relationships that stimulate research and collaboration with business, education, government, and industry. Charlotte itself is a beautiful, vibrant, diverse, and growing city with great weather.
Any interested parties should send their CV and letter of interest to sgrogelb@email.uncc.edu.