Department of clinical and health psychology recognized for culture of service
The department of clinical and health psychology at the University of Florida College of Public Health and Health Professions is one of two national recipients of the American Psychological Association’s Departmental Award for Culture of Service in the Psychological Sciences.
The clinical and health psychology department was honored for exhibiting
a pattern of support for service from faculty at all levels, including a
demonstration that service to the discipline is an integral part of training
and mentoring, and is rewarded in faculty tenure and promotion.
In her citation letter to the UF department, Sharon Brehm, Ph.D., president
of the American Psychological Association, noted, “The support of
your department for faculty participation on discipline-related association
boards, editing journals, reviewing grant and research proposals, mentoring
students and colleagues, service on university committees, and volunteering
to provide disaster relief services and management training to those in
need is an excellent model for other departments to follow. It is clear
that culture of service is incorporated into the day-to-day activities of
your faculty and students.”
The $5,000 award was presented on October 14, 2007 at the APA Science Leadership
Conference in Washington, D.C. The award will be used to support student
travel to conferences or meetings in which they perform service to scientific
organizations by serving on committees, organizing symposia or performing
science advocacy activities.
