1. CCPTP 2012 MIDWINTER CONFERENCE Jewels from Saturday, February 11th

2. Demands of Accreditation  Beyond the Guidelines & Principles (G&P), look to the Accreditation Operating Procedures (AOP) and the Implementing Regulations (IRs) for guidance.

3. Students with Competence Problems  Clear written competency expectations  educate faculty  early detection and early intervention  provide corrective remediation experience  document.

4. Influencing Administrators  Keep your eyes open for danger signs (e.g., program changes in staffing, college university climate, neglect, politics, “picking at the edges” of the program).

5. Business  TCP: Look for exciting special issues this year; new editor will be Lydia Buki with manuscripts in 2014  CoA: (a) On probation cases, there will be a response timeframe during which requirements are met or not. (b) Attend carefully to “broad & general” requirement (but not necessarily full courses). (c) G&P re-examination process has begun.  BEA: “E&T 4 HSP” work group; professional psychology vs. health service psychology. HSP competencies and Counseling Psychology.

6. Business  APPIC: Attend APPIC Conference—Quality Training Equals Quality Psychologists, April 26-28, Tempe, AZ. About 800 didn’t match in 2011 match; good response to Phase I and Phase 2 process in 2011.  ACCTA: effects of technology (Skyping in jammies; interviewing on cell phones while driving; Facebook); need more focus on case/change process conceptualization; honest DCT comments on APPI  Public Comment Opportunities: CRSPP petition; new IRs; HSP work group products.

7. Business  Run for CCPTP Executive Board.  Nominate for Student Award and Lifetime Achievement Award—volunteer to review.  Pay your dues.  Piloting MCAC accreditation.  ABPP: You’re never too old!  CCPTP 2013 Midwinter Conference, February 7-9, Austin, TX