Likewise, have previously expressed reservations but also think it
important to take alternatives into the mainstream of dreadful British
psychology. If there can be a diviision of sport psychology then why not
CP section?
We´d say go ahead and get on with it - some consultation re terms of
reference would be sensible, but don´t get too hung up on the democracy
stuff - that comes into play once the section is established.
Mark Burton and Carolyn Kagan
> I have been thinking about whether the time is right to consider founding
> a BPS Community Psychology Section. I have expressed reservations in the
> past about the appropriateness of the BPS as a vehicle for developing
> community psychology in the UK but lately have come to think that it is
> one route amongst many which it is worth exploring. I explored the idea
> with Jim Orford, Jan Bostock and David Smail (ex JCASP colleagues) who
> gave some support.
>
> I contacted a Scientific Officer in the BPS who has been very helpful re.
> BPS Visiting Fellowships for community psychologists in the past. I was
> told: "A section certainly sounds appropriate and can be formed provided
> that the following conditions are met (in accordance with Rule 40): You
> will need support for the proposal from at least 20 Fellows or Associate
> Fellows of the Society. Once you have got the support required, the
> proposal is then considered by the Research Board, and then referred to
> the Representative Council for approval. If approved, at least 1% of the
> Society's membership needs to indicate that they would be willing to join
> the Section if formed. Once the required 1% has been achieved, the
> proposal for the formation of the Section is put to a vote of the
> membership. If a majority votes in favour, the Section can then be formed"
>
> I think it would be important that the aims, processes etc. of any new BPS
> Community Psychology Section were determined by its members. However there
> is clearly some unavoidable bureaucracy to be got out of the way before
> meaningful decisions about such things can be made by members.
>
> I would be happy to take the lead in trying to make this happen but
> suggest the formation of a ‘BPS Community Psychology Steering Group’
> (CPSG) to which I would be accountable and whose guidance I would seek to
> take during this process, would safeguard potential members'interests. The
> membership of this List Serve (and any who might join it in the futire)
> may be the least unsatisfactory steering group currently available?
> Effectively I am proposing to report progress and seek and follow guidance
> re setting up a CP Section via and from members of this list serve. Is
> that acceptable.
>
> Any reactions please?
>
> David
>
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