Members can get more involved fulfilling the Division's goals by taking part in a committee, task force, or special initiative.
Early Career Psychologist Committee
The Early Career Psychologist (ECP) Committee was established as a Presidential Initiative by Peter Lichtenberg, Division 20 President 2009-2010. Recent initiatives developed by the ECP are the Early Career Mentoring Program that brings together established educators and researchers with emerging professionals. The Special Interest Groups (SIGs) initiative brings members together around shared interests in the field of aging.
Age-Friendly University (AFU) Task Force
In 2020, Division 20 endorsed the pioneering Age-Friendly University (AFU)opens in new window initiative launched by Dublin City University in Ireland. The D20 AFU Task Force was established as a Presidential Initiative by Joann Montepare, Division 20 President 2021-2022, to explore ways to advance age inclusivity in psychology – and more broadly higher education. Supported by an APA BEA grant, a recent virtual teaching workshopopens in new window provided recommendations for integrating aging content in core psychology courses.
Learn more about joining the Age-Friendly University Global Network (PDF, 201KB).opens in new window The updated edition of GSA-AGHE’s Tools for Advancing Age Inclusivity in Higher Education is now available as a resource to learn more about how your campus can design and implement more age-friendly programs, practices, and partnerships. You can also find ideas for integrating aging content into Psychology courses in our special Division 20 Teaching Tips (PDF, 403KB)opens in new window.
Last updated: November 2021Date created: 2012
