APA Convention Student Travel Award Recommendation Form

Division 45: Society for the Psychological Study of Culture, Ethnicity, and Race Application for Student Travel Funds Faculty Recommendation Form

Thank you for being willing to provide us with an evaluation of the applicant. Your candid assessment of the applicant and her/his potential to contribute to the field of ethnic minority issues is of great importance. This person has requested that your evaluation be included as part of the information on which we will base our decision. You can assist us by responding frankly and completely to the questions listed. Also, to comply with the U.S. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 (FERPA) and to ensure a candid response from you, the evaluation forms/letters will be removed from the files of all successful applicants. Thus, your comments will not reach the student. Thank you for your assistance. Please complete this form by July 1, 2022 (11:59 p.m. PST).

Your Name

Date

Your affiliation (department, program):

Your Email Address *

Applicant's Name

Relationship to the applicant (e.g., professor, advisor, site supervisor):

How do you believe this applicant would benefit from attending the APA Convention?

Instructions

In considering your support for this applicant, remember that applicants will be expected to fulfill certain duties if they are awarded these funds:

Awardee will attend at least 3 presentations or events sponsored by Division 45.
Awardee will write a synopsis (1 page) of the presentations/events
Awardee will attend the Division 45 student social hour and receive recognition at the event.

Using the rating scale provided please rate this applicant and provide comments for your ratings to help us understand your support for this applicant. *

	Strongly Disagree	Disagree	Neither Agree or Disagree	Agree	Strongly Agree
The applicant has a consistent record of interest in ethnic minority issues in research or practice
The applicant has a record of leadership roles related to ethnic minority researcher, community work, or organizations.
The applicant has demonstrated a commitment to continuing research or practice with minority communities.
The applicant has the potential for leadership in her/his area of research or practice.
The applicant would be able to fulfill the attendance requirements of the award.
The applicant would be able to fulfill the written synopsis requirements of the award.
The applicant has demonstrated the potential to make a significant contribution in the area of graduate student leadership in APA, community work, or other organizations related to psychology or its practice.

What is your overall rating of the applicant? Please enter a number between 1-5 *