The Division structure (its “org chart”) is presented as intersecting circles or “Groupings” under the ourview of the Division Board of Directors. This is intended to represent one D52 community goal – a colleagial, non-hierarchical governance structure that emphasizes communication, collaboration and synergy.
The Division is governed by its Board of Directors of 13 elected members with three year terms and 1 appointed Parliamentarian position without vote (1 year term):
Elected Members: President, President-Elect, Past President, Vice President for Engagement, Vice President for Initiatives, Vice President for Communication, Division Representative to APA Council, ECP Chair, ECP Chair-Elect, ECP Past Chair, Student Chair, Student Chair-Elect, Student Past Chair, Secretary, Treasurer
The Board of Directors Officers (the Executive Committee) include the President, President-Elect, Past-President, Secretary and Treasurer.
The Extended Board includes all Board members and also appointed Chairs of Division Committees, Editors, and other appointed positions.
The Division is self-organized into Groupings that apportion its various functions and activities according to overall focus. The goal of the groupings is to provide smaller groups within which activities can be developed and planned in communication and synergy with other groupings.
