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KPA Business of Practice Conference - Registration Now Open!
June 1 & 2, 2012 - Louisville, KY. This conference is a must for clinicians trying to grow their practices in an ever changing marketplace; here you'll find everything you need to know in order to have a successful practice but didn't learn in graduate school. Practitioners at all levels will find information of value, and will gain knowledge and skills critical to developing and expanding practice opportunities. The featured presenter is David Ballard, Psy.D., M.B.A., Assistant Executive Director for Corporate Relations and Marketing for APA's Practice Directorate. This conference also includes KRS 319 requirements for Ethics and Advanced Supervision. (More)
2012 Bylaws Proposed Changes
Attention KPA Voting Members - Please take a moment to VOTE on proposed revisions to the KPA Bylaws. The purpose of the proposed KPA bylaws revisions is to add a new seat on the KPA Board for an Early Career Psychologist (ECP). The KPA ECP Committee submitted a proposal to the KPA Board in support of this action. The KPA Board endorsed the proposal at its meeting on December 9, 2011. Adopting the proposal and creating the new seat on the Board requires approval by the KPA membership. All full voting members in good standing may vote on the proposed bylaws revisions. We hope you will take the time to participate in the governance of your Association by casting your ballot. Online Ballots Must be Submitted by 5pm on Friday, May 25, 2012 to be Eligible. (More)
2012 KPA Webinar Series - Multi-Registration Discount Available
Keeping Up: Research and Clinical Updates for Busy Professionals. It is a challenge to find a moment, amidst teaching and practice, to read that newly delivered journal or peruse that landmark book. So, KPA has created this series with noted psychologists who will pull together what you need to know about an important practice issue or "hot" research area. You can log in anywhere you have Internet and phone connections. 1 CE each. Moderated by Stephen Stratton, Ph.D. (More)
New Webinar Home Study Series!
Did you miss any of the live webinars from the KPA Religion, Spirituality, and Clinical Practice series? Now you can order any (or all) of the webinar recordings and earn home study CE credit. (More)
KPA Graduate Students (KPAGS) are now on Facebook!
Stay up to date with the latest KPAGS news including the upcoming Spring Academic Conference and communicate with other psychology graduate students from around the state! (More)
Items of Note
Medicaid Managed Care- Promises broken or yet to be kept?
Dr. Sheila Schuster discusses this issue in the March 2012 Edition of Medical News. (More)
Dr. Sheila Schuster Inducted into the University of Louisville Hall of Honors
Congratulations to Sheila A. Schuster, Ph.D. for being inducted into the University of Louisville, Hall of Honors. Dr. Schuster was inducted for her significant and lasting contributions to the college, university, local community, and society. She was nominated for this prestigious honor by Dr. Suzanne Meeks. (More)
2012 Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology Appointments
Congratulations to KPA member Stan Bittman, Ph.D. for being appointed to the Kentucky Board of Examiners of Psychology (KBEP). Dr. Bittman was appointed to the seat previously held by Barbara Jefferson, Ph.D. We would also like to congratulate Eva Markham, Ed.D. for her appointment as Chair of KBEP.
KPA Board of Directors wins Art of Governance Award!
Louisville’s Center for Nonprofit Excellence (CNPE) announced the winners of its 2011 Pyramid Awards for Excellence in recognition of outstanding leadership in Greater Louisville’s nonprofit sector. The KPA Board was the selected recipient for the Art of Governance Award, sponsored by Wyatt, Tarrant & Combs, LLP. This award honors the Board of Directors of a nonprofit organization who have:
- displayed an outstanding level of participation and partnership with their organization
- provided active oversight of mission, planning and program outcomes
- contributed toward financial health of the organization
Congratulations to KPA’s award winning Board of Directors!
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