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AGENDA
Meeting of the Executive Committee
Division of Clinical Neuropsychology
Wednesday, February 8, 1995, 2:00 PM
Douglas Room, Sheraton Seattle Hotel and Towers
Officer's Reports
1. Call to Order
Dodrill
2. Review of Minutes
Marcotte
3. Treasurer's Report/Dues Increase
Van Gorp
4. Council Representatives' Report
Adams, Goldstein
Standing Committees
5. Newsletter Editor's Report
White
6. Membership
Meneese
7. Elections
Heaton
8. Fellows
Tarter, Dodrill
9. Program/Science Weekend
Trenerry
10. Ethics
McSweeny
Ad-Hoc Committees
11.Task Force - Training, Accreditation & Credentialing
Crosson
12. Program Listing
Cripe
13. Professional Affairs
Eubanks
14. CPT Code Task Force
Puente
15. Minority Affairs
Strickland
16. International Liaison
Heilbronner
17. Science Advisory Committee
Marcotte
18. Education Advisory Committee
Crosson
19. Practice Advisory Committee
Eubanks
20. Public Interest Advisory Committee
White
21. Awards: Benton, Levitt
Baron
22. Hecaen Award Cripe
Hamsher
New Business
23. Clinical Psychology Synarchy
Hamsher
24. Health Services utilization Study
Van Gorp
25. NAN
Koffler
26. Editorship, Neuropsychology
Dodrill
27. Hispanic Neuropsychological Society
Dodrill
28. Nominations to APA Committees
Heaton/Dodrill
29. Archives of the History of American Psychology
Dodrill
30. Proposed Amendments to Association Bylaws
Dodrill
31. Other matters
32. Adjournment
Division 40 Executive Committee Meeting Minutes
August 12, 1994
Los Angeles Hilton and Towers-Los Angeles, California
Present:
Heaton, Parsons, Dodrill, Marcotte, White, Adams, Goldstein, Hammeke,
Prigitano, Horn, Meneese, Trenerry, McSweeny, Eubanks, Puente, Cripe, Crosson,
Strickland, Meier, Hamsher.
Absent:
Heilbronner, Tarter.
1. The meeting was called to order at 4:05 pm.
2. Minutes of the February 2, 1994 Executive Committee (EC) meeting were reviewed and approved.
3. Dr. Kurt Salzinger, APA Board of Directors, and candidate for President of APA in 1995, met with the EC. He answered questions on issues of importance to Division 40 and discussed his aspirations for the future direction of APA.
3. Treasurer's Report (Dr. White): The Treasurer's Report was reviewed and the proposed 1994-1995 budget was accepted. The Division currently has $38,035.56 in assets, with an additional $30,984.24 in a certificate of deposit, bringing total Division 40 assets to $69,019.80. The budget for the 1994-1995 year is $33,900.00 Discussion ensued regarding raising Divisional Dues (current dues are $7.00), which have not been increased for several years. The EC decided to table this decision for one year, and will reconsider raising dues in August 1995. The Treasurer will monitor the costs of new Divisional activities and efforts this year as directed by the Planning Report. Dr. White was thanked for her efforts as Treasurer for the past 6 years.
4. Council Representatives (Drs. Adams and Goldstein): Reapportionment of AP A Council is again being discussed. Current working proposals would give states more representation. Any change will require a vote by the APA membership to change association bylaws. Position statements for and against proposals will be presented in the Division Newsletter. Movement on the National College has slowed down, and the first area being reviewed is alchohol/drug abuse. Importantly, input from appropriate Divisions is being sought. AP A is also considering constructing a new building in Washington, DC.
5. Newsletter (Dr. White): The August 1994 Newsletter was mailed out prior to the AP A convention. It contained the Division 40 and 22 Program listings. The Division will again attempt to receive mailing labels for Student Affiliates from AP A with the goal of mailing to each the Division 40 Newsletter.
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6. Membership (Drs. Horn and Meneese): The Membership Committee submitted the names of 635 applicants for membership in the Division, 309 Members, 26 Associate Members, and 300 Student Affiliates. The EC voted to approve the admission of all applicants. The Division 40 membership is now 3,919 members (excluding student affilates), with a 9.3% increase in 1993- 1994. Dr. Horn was thanked for chairing the Membership Committee and for his contributions to the Division.
7. Elections (Dr. Parsons): Dr. Kenneth Adams has been elected President-Elect of Division 40. Dr. Ann Marcotte was elected Secretary, Dr. Wilfred Van Gorp Treasurer, Dr. Jill Fischer Member at Large, and Dr. Antonio Puente Council Representative, each to serve three year terms.
8. Fellows: There was no report from the Fellows Committee.
9. Proaram (Dr. Trenerry): The Division 40 program at the convention was going well. We will actively be seeking participation in the 1995 Science Weekend, with the theme "Memory, Learning and Cognition". The joint social hour with Div. 22 will be held on August 14, and is being underwritten by Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc. and the Psychological Corporation. Division 22 owes our Treasurer $588.00 for their share of the expenses. Suggested speakers, symposia and conversation hour topics were solicited from EC members for the 1995 meeting in New York City.
10. Ethics (Dr. McSweeny): The Ethics Committee has received five inquiries into possible ethical problems. TC N will begin publishing a column entitled "The Ethical Neuropsychologistl'. A conversation hour on ethics is scheduled during the convention.
11. Professional Affairs (Dr. Eubanks): The committee has been working on several issues occurring in several different states, including: the use of Q-EEG as a diagnostic tool; Workman's Comp. refusal to reimburse for neuropsychological testing: an HMO assigning dollar and time values for different neuropsychological tests: the presence of attorneys during evaluations. The pamphlet about neuropsychological testing likely needs to be reviewed by APA's Legal Dept. before it can be disseminated. Dr. Eubanks will pursue this matter. Drs. Randy Phelps and Michael Sullivan from the AP A Practice Directorate made a brie f report to the EC. Dr. Phelps will be actively working with AP A Divisions on practice issues. Health Care Reform issues and its progress in Congress were reviewed. Ms. Janice Sters updated the Committee on Medicare policy issues pertinent to neuropsychology.
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12. CPT Code Task Force (Dr. Puente): Neurology CPT Codes are currently being revised into two types, general and neurological assessment codes. Work towards achieving Rehabilitation CPT codes has slowed, and working towards a consensus with ASH A is underway. There do exist codes for rehabilitation in the current CPT book (but not under neurology) which could be used in the interim. Additionally, there is a new director of HCFA.
The recently published definition of a clinical neuropsychologist which appeared in both the NAN and Division 40 Newsletters was discussed. The EC had not approved of this definition that was stated in the article. A retraction will be made to the membership in the Fall mailing. A revision of the definition is being drafted by the Task Force headed by Dr. Crosson, and will be reviewed and open for discussion.
13. Proarams Listinq (Dr. Cripe): A new request for program information will be mailed in September, 1994. Information is scheduled to be forwarded to the Editors of The Clinical Neuropsvcholosit (TCN) in November, 1994, with likely publication in May, 1995.
14. Trainina. Accreditation & Credentialina Task Force (Dr. Crosson): Charges given to the Task Force were reviewed, and currently are being addressed by position statements for each charge. Issues include: what constitutes l 'w o or more years supervised experience" as listed in the definition of a neuropsychologist (see m ,1989, 3, 22); non-traditional programs; programs offering training experiences in weekend seminars in neuropsychology; recognition of neuropsychology as a specialty area by APA; recommendations for training in neuropsychology for professionals with established careers in other areas of psychology. An observer from NAN was present at the last Task Force meeting. It is anticipated that a Division 40 representative will also attend NAN's meeting in October. Dr. Crosson also reported on the Indianapolis Conference on Health Care Reform held in May, 1994, co- sponsored by Division 40. A book is coming out highlighting reports of the conference.
15. Minoritv Affairs (Dr. Strickland): Three working subcommittees have been formed focusing on different issues: neuropsychological norms, neurobehavioral disorders and psychopharmacology and test performance and gender variation. A template for addressing the adequacy/appropriateness of normative data samples along ten dimensions was introduced.
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16. International Liaison: Dr. Marcotte reported for Dr. Heilbronner. A request was placed in the Division Newsletter for neuropsychologists fluent in non-English languages to contact him in order that a listing can be made for possible referrals. Neuroosvcholoav Review will be publishing a volume on International Neuropsychology in late 1994/early 1995. Dr. Heilbronner also requested funds to travel on behalf of the Division to Washington DC to attend the meeting of the Committee o n Internationa l Relation s in Psychology (CIRP); the EC voted to provide funding for attendace at one meeting.
17. Hecaen Award (Dr. Hamsher): This year's winner of the Hecaen Award of $2500.00 is Sterling Johnson from Brigham Young University.
18. Science Directorate Liasion (Dr. Marcotte): Dr. Marcotte attended a day-long meeting with the Science Directorate. The reorganization of Science Weekend was discussed. Advocacy efforts on behalf of science research funding by AP A was presented, and the Public Policy Directorate actively seeks Division input on matters of concern. The impact of possible changes in Council apportionment for Science Divisions was discussed.
19. Planning Committee (Dr. Meier): The Planning Committee Report generated from the May 1994 Chicago meeting was circulated to all EC members for review prior to this meeting. The report was discussed and approved. It will be published in the next edition of the Division Newsletter. The Planning Committee will be meeting on August 15, 1994 to develop strategies to implement the goals and strategies outlined in the report. Division 40 members are actively encouraged to volunteer for activities of interest to them.
20. Robert A. and Phyllis Levitt Charitable Trust (Dr. Dodrill): Dr. Dodrill announced a generous annual donation and the establishment of a trust fund by Robert A. and Phyllis Levitt to Division 40. Following the guidance provided by the Levitts for how the monies should be used, the EC voted that the funds will be used to establish the Robert A. and Phyllis Levitt Early Career Award in Neuropsychology. Dr. Dodrill will form a committee to develop award guidelines, and to select the annual winner. It is anticipated that the first recipient will be announced in 1995, and it is also likely that the winner will make a presentation at the annual APA Convention.
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21. Consortium for Neuroscience Education (Dr. Dodrill): Dr. Dodrill presented information to the EC pertaining to the Consortium for Neuroscience Education. This interdisciplinary group's mission is to promote the teaching of neuroscience curriculum to precollege students. Division 40 and AP A were asked to join the Consortium. The EC confirmed the Division's desire to participate in this project, although AP A has decided not to join. Dr. Goldstein requested that the Division draft a motion he could introduce at the AP A Council meeting being held during the convention to encourage AP A to reconsider supporting this program.
22. Interorganizational Council (Dr. Hamsher): Dr. Hamsher provided a brief report on recent activities of Interorganizational Council. At a recent meeting, mock site visits for postdoctoral training programs were performed. Beginning September, 1995, the IOC will begin accepting applications for accreditation of postdoctoral programs in clinical neuropsychology. APA may or may not take part in this process.
22. The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Ann C. Marcotte, Ph.D.
Secretary, Division 40
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