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Resources to aid faculty in their professional development as they advance their careers in academia.

Shifting admission criteria for graduate psychology programs

Degree programs are moving away from standardized testing

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Supporting late career psychologists

Joann Montepare shares details about an Interdivisional Grant project by Divisions 2, 12, 18, and 20

Psychology programs prep for steep drop in college students

Declining birth rate compounds problems especially for historically Black colleges and universities and smaller institutions

Creation of infographics and white papers to reduce military veteran and military spouse under-employment: An Interdivisional Grant

Kristen Saboe shares details about the process of Interdivisional Grant project by Divisions 14, 17, 18, 19, and 44.

Higher education is struggling

Many of the dramatic changes in society are fueling faculty burnout, high turnover, and political attacks on academic freedom.

faculty member speaking with a graduate student

First-ever APA guidelines for treatment of graduate students focus on equity, respect

New educational guidelines strongly influenced by sociopolitical events including the COVID-19 pandemic and the Black Lives Matter movement.

Mentorship and networking

Faculty development in higher education

Webinars that offer guidance and advice about post-tenure, mentoring, and the path to promotion for academic psychologists at 2- and 4-year colleges and universities.

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Interactive online training programs

Professor leads lecture hall in discussion.

Effective teaching and course design

Guides educators through the process of designing a new course, including developing content, learning outcomes, and assessment and grading.

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Publish or perish: A survival guide

Explains the purpose of journal publication, provides an overview of the journal review process, and offers tips to help maximize an article’s success for publication.

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