Dear Colleagues
and Members
The Community and Social Psychology Division's
mission is to promote an understanding of the fields of community and social
psychology. Work in this area through the advancement of scientific
research, professional education and formal conversations proofed to be
valuable. A further aspect of the mission is social collaboration. The goals
derived from the mission are amongst others to be achieved in cooperation with
the general public or communities. To gain further background of the above
aspects, the series of round table discussions on Scholarly Development at 19th
PsySSA Congress in September 2013 should be closely followed.
I would like to suggest that we consider building
on CaSP’s mission by interacting directly with communities and engage in
specific projects and activities. The following actions to promote
psychological insight and well-being in communities can be considered and
discussed at the divisions’ yearly AGM:
1.
Intern psychologists and other members to actively
recruit blog followers through further awareness raising - use of
existing network contacts
2.
The recruitment and contracting of intern project
leaders for pilot projects
3.
Intern psychologists to be involved in the planning
of small scale community projects
4.
Intern psychologist and mentors to engage with
identified key stake holders in communities and launch activities
5.
Psychologists and other interested individuals to consider
engagement with forums in communities to introduce positive and healing
psycho-educational opportunities and collaboration
b.
Regarding constitutional
matters, the following:
i.
“Full members shall be persons who are either
registered students in psychology, at a recognised university at the
undergraduate, Honours or Masters Level, and registered interns; or persons
with a degree in any registration category in Psychology; or persons
with an interest in or working in communities or who are involved in social
interventions, social change or policy development.” Are we sure of the latter, can members
of public be members of CaSP? I suggest we do create more engagement by
raising external memberships? How would this effect payment methodology if
any?
ii.
“CaSP will consist of a group of 6 people who will
decide who will take responsibility for different tasks related to its
functions and will be referred to as an organisation committee.” Shall we try and expand the committee?
As indicated before, we should consider building capacity. Furthermore,
should we recommend regional representatives?
iii.
“The term of office of all members is two years.
Office bearers shall not hold office in the same position for more than two
consecutive terms.”
I suggest we open for discussion.
iv.
“A nominated person shall represent CaSP on the
council of PsySSA. The executive shall appoint the alternate when necessary.” Chair to give any feedback of
meetings
v.
“The division shall submit an audited income and expenditure
statement to council for purposes of financial control.” How do we administer possible
sponsorships and the like (income) from community members in
the future?
vi.
Finally I suggest we consider if any amendments to
the constitution are needed.
Compiled by Wiehann Rademan
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